Category: In the Spotlight

Free: Chug and Thug

CHUG AND THUG is a series of rhyming children’s picture books ideal for little ones aged 3 through 8. The stories are engaging and beautifully illustrated, and center on the adventures of two bugs, Chug and Thug. The books also provide an excellent opportunity for teachers and parents to uncover emotional issues facing young children that they might not otherwise talk about. Through the adventures of Chug and Thug, the series encourages empathy, patience, mindfulness, courage, and being true ... [Read More...]

Before Our House Fell into the Ocean: Stories of Love and Death

This offbeat collection of 12 short stories is a literary salad of genres, including coming-of-age, contemporary romance, crime fiction, mystery and suspense, and humor, with just a dash of the paranormal for seasoning. It features a cast of quirky, unforgettable characters who learn, for better or worse, that love and death sculpt our souls into shapes we couldn’t have imagined. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Bedded by the Blacksmith

The blacksmith’s brand has healed on Marina’s tender flesh. However, each day that she fails to feel his touch is making Marina question whether she can continue her marriage of convenience with a marquess who is kept by his mistress. Continued pressure to produce an heir is straining the marital bond. Will the marquess look the other way while a younger man plants the seed of life in Marina? Or will she be caught in the middle of a dangerous game to determine whether a brand is stronger th... [Read More...]

Hop-About: The Adventures of Benny the Bunny and Mr. Rabbit

“Stuffed animals search for a long-lost friend in this debut literary fantasy for all ages … Colin Krainin achieves something remarkable in his accomplished and poignant novel, giving a profound emotional and spiritual range to his stuffed-animal characters. An extraordinarily moving, powerful tale about the resilience of grace and the joy of friendship.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Planted on Perry Street: A Garden Witch Cozy Mystery

Introducing Maddie Bridges, the slightly eccentric but well-intentioned witch who owns a plant store in New York City’s Greenwich Village. When a burglar breaks through Maddie’s protective ward to rob her landlady, Maddie knows she needs to step in to help handsome police officer Miles Denton in solving the case. If you like reading light-hearted witch cozy mysteries with the hope for future romance, join Maddie Bridges in this first book of the Garden Witch Mysteries Series. You might ... [Read More...]

Free: Right Under My Nose #1

My life couldn’t get any more ridiculous. A few days ago, my son’s teacher wanted to berate me on my parenting style. I politely told her to f*ck off, in so many words. And now? She’s sitting across the table from me at my first blind date in years. You can’t make this shit up. Nothing has been easy since my wife left me and Hunter years ago. And yet, we persevered. He’s my whole world, and the last thing I have time for is a woman. But this beautiful teacher disagrees. She wants to h... [Read More...]

Free: Accidentally All of Me

I’m raising someone else’s kid. My sister’s daughter, and where I thought I’d never make it as a single father bachelor, I was wrong. This little girl has my heart. And only her. Until a stray dog happens upon my place and we’re forced to call a vet. And a beautiful woman showed up. I didn’t believe in fate. But it seems to believe in me. The beautiful woman who helped us out with the dog shows up again later on a blind date across the table from me. And I’m sold out for her befor... [Read More...]

Free: Silent Sands (Agnes Taylor Mystery)

An island, sands, and an adorable little cottage promise a perfect holiday. If it weren’t for murder… In this first book of the series, Philosophy Prof. Agnes travels to the German North Sea with her mom. Instead of enjoying a relaxing beach vacation, she must face her deepest anxieties. For early one morning, she finds her mom gone… Get Silent Sands for free on October 2 only! Or for 0.99 to contribute to my chocolate fund. ... [Read More...]

Ghosted: The Treason House Trilogy

This is the season for ghosts and haunted houses. Julia finds both in this paranormal romance set at the Jersey shore. The ghost is Victorian hottie, Knight. The house is the most haunted house in the state – Treason House. Together mortal and immortal discover love and passion there while fighting off a pirate ghost hell-bent on destroying Julia along with battling her strange psychic family. A 300-year murder mystery threatens their passionate relationship. Julia writes about it in the ... [Read More...]