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Return to You (Whisper Lake Book 1)
Melanie Shawn
FREE
Contemporary Romance
As legal guardian of her nephews for a year and a half now, you’d think Allison would have this kid-raising thing figured out. 💕 Nope. She’s yet to gain access to the secret internal lie detector other parents seem to have, and is still losing the battle against the mysterious teen boy odors marinating in their room. Did she mention they’re twins? As in double the trouble (thank goodness for forgiving town sheriff). Really, she’s just out of her depth here.
To be fair though, this wasn’t meant to be a solo mission. 😍 Nooo. She was supposed to have had a co-pilot to help out from day one. Kade McKnight, real life action hero hunk extraordinaire, would’ve been the perfect male authority figure for the boys...had he not vanished off the face of the planet.
Well, it appears his holy-hotness has returneth. 🔥 And now that Kade’s on her doorstep here to stay, Ali isn’t sure whether to hug him or slug him. She’s leaning toward both...
After a year and a half away from the beautiful honey-colored eyes he’d always loved having stare up at him, Kade finds himself smiling for the first time in months. 💔 Sweet Allison Walsh. Still a sight for sore eyes.
Leaving town the way he did had been for the best then, truly. ✨ Having survived a childhood he wouldn’t wish on his meanest MMA opponent, there’s no way he could’ve been a good co-legal guardian. So, he’d set up financial support to help Ali the only way he could while he got his life in order. But, judging by her spitting mad glare, clearly, that had been far from enough.
What you’re getting: Melanie Shawn has built a devoted following with her emotionally rich small-town romances, and this Whisper Lake series opener delivers everything readers love about her work: second chances, found family dynamics, and heroes who fight their way back to the women they’ve never stopped loving. If guardian romances with swoony reunions are your weakness, grab this one now!
Always Been You (Whisper Lake Book 2)
Melanie Shawn
FREE
Contemporary Romance
Lately, Jessa Myers has been batting a thousand in the dating game. 😅 No exaggeration, it’s brutal out there. But, she’s not giving up. Doesn’t matter how much she loves Elvis Pawsley and Marilyn Purroe, Jessa’s determined not to become the spinster town cat lady.
Only one problem: No guy has yet to live up to her childhood crush/teenage infatuation/adult obsession, Ethan Steele. 💕 The big, bad, brooding U.S. Marshal is yes, ridiculously hot, but also way too overprotective. It’s that way with everyone who knew her before her long-awaited heart transplant. They all get the same hyper-worried look when she so much as sneezes still. Sure, intense hulk-growl concern is swoony and all, but she wants a man to see her as more than that girl she once was.
So, if that means she needs to settle for someone not nearly as knee-wobbling as Ethan, then that’s just what she needs to do... 😔
Lately, Ethan’s been at his wits’ end. 💔 No exaggeration, loving Jessa for as long as he can remember hasn’t been easy. But, she’s worth it. Doesn’t matter how much she insists that his mere existence in her past means zero possibility of a future for them, he’s not giving up.
Only one problem: Jessa’s been dating loser after loser to try and find her Mr. Perfect to one day marry, probably have more cats with, and a long happy future. 🔥 She just refuses to believe Ethan doesn’t see her as the girl he once worried over. No, the only thing worrying him now is the stubborn beauty he’s crazy in love with continuing to let her head overrule her heart and slipping out of his life for good.
Here’s why this matters: The second installment in Melanie Shawn’s Whisper Lake series tackles the friends-to-lovers trope with heart-tugging depth, exploring how healing from the past sometimes means risking everything with the person who’s been there all along. Perfect for fans of protective heroes who’ve been pining for years!
Let Me Love You (Whisper Lake Book 3)
Melanie Shawn
FREE
Contemporary Romance
He keeps to himself, but she can’t stop thinking about him. 💭
She’s off-limits, but he can’t stay away from her. 🔥
Things in Whisper Lake are about to get complicated. 😍
Single mom Brynn Daniels has her hands full with her teenage son, working full time, and getting ambushed periodically when her mom rents out the backyard garage apartment on Airbnb without letting her know. 💼 She doesn’t have time for romance. She certainly doesn’t have time to deal with an absentee father who is in witness protection with his “real” family or the sexy, mysterious stranger who shows up on her front door.
Former Marine Axel Vaughn learned at a young age that the only person he can depend on is himself. 💪 He never allows emotions to interfere in his life; professionally or personally. But that all changes when he shows up to his newest assignment and a gorgeous, redhead answers the door.
What drew me in: Melanie Shawn continues her beloved Whisper Lake series with a romance that pairs emotional vulnerability with sizzling chemistry, proving that sometimes the person you least expect becomes exactly what you need. This one’s calling your name if you love wounded warriors and single mom romances!
Made for You (Whisper Lake Book 4)
Melanie Shawn
FREE
Contemporary Romance
Sign divorce papers...check ✅ Road trip to Whisper Lake...check Fall in love... 💕
Sara Kellan was ready to start the next chapter in her life. With two little ones depending on her, the blue-eyed beauty knew she had no choice but to find her way again. 💪 What she didn’t know was that she might find something more than she bargained for in Whisper Lake.
Break off engagement...check ✅ Return to Whisper Lake to settle B&B business...check Meet the love of his life... 😍
Austin Stone was finally ready to step up as the owner of his late grandparents B&B. After serving his country, the sexy Marine sniper knew that he had to face his past in Whisper Lake. 🏡 What he didn’t know was that he just might come face to face with his future as well.
After putting everyone else’s needs in front of her own, will Sara finally be able to let someone else take the wheel? 💭
After losing so many people he’s loved, will Austin be able to let someone else in? ❤️
Discover the magic of Whisper Lake in Made for You. 🌟
What you’re getting: The fourth book in Melanie Shawn’s Whisper Lake series brings together two wounded souls learning to trust again, set against the cozy backdrop of a charming B&B where healing and hope bloom alongside unexpected love. Grab this if you’re craving fresh starts and swoon-worthy Marines!
The Black Tsar (Delta Force: Cold War Book 1)
Jordan Vezina
FREE
Conspiracy Thrillers
Jack Bonafide thought being a founding member of Delta Force would be the most important thing he ever did - but he was dead wrong. 💣
Now the Soviets have a gun to America’s head and only he can stop them from pulling the trigger! 🎯
Even within the intelligence community, the Black Tsar was considered to be a myth - the most powerful hydrogen bomb in human history, secretly constructed by the Soviets and capable of near-Biblical levels of human destruction. ☢️
Only, the Black Tsar was never a myth - and twenty years after the weapon went missing from a darkened warehouse in Sarov, Russia, it’s now been tracked to somewhere within the United States. 🔥
The Black Tsar is the first full-length novel featuring Jack Bonafide, written by the critically acclaimed talent behind the Jericho Black and Jacob Mitzak series of taut, historical thrillers. 📚
Here’s the deal: Jordan Vezina brings his signature blend of historical authenticity and pulse-pounding suspense to this Cold War thriller, drawing on his acclaimed track record with the Jericho Black and Jacob Mitzak series to deliver a debut that hits like a tactical strike. If you love high-stakes espionage and ticking-clock tension, this one’s a must-read!
Murder & The Heir (Violet Carlyle Book 1)
Beth Byers
FREE
Cozy Historical Mystery
Christmas 1922. 🎄
Violet Carlyle--along with a slew of relatives--is called to spend the holidays with their aunt, Agatha Davies. 🏰 The intransigent woman has spent the majority of her life squirreling away money and alienating her family. It’s hardly the first time Vi has spent the holidays with her aunt. She and her twin intend to do what they always do. Enjoy Aunt Aggie’s luxuries while ignoring the histrionics of the family trying to worm their way into the will. Only this time, Aunt Aggie claims someone is trying to kill her. But how can that be true? 😱 Before Vi can find the killer, Aunt Aggie dies. Since Agatha never named an heir, why would anyone want to kill her? To her shock, Vi finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation where she and her family are the suspects. 🔍 Just who murdered Aunt Agatha? And why? Will they be able to find the killer before someone else dies?
What you’re getting: Beth Byers kicks off the Violet Carlyle series with this delightfully twisty 1920s mystery that combines Golden Age charm with family dysfunction and holiday mayhem, introducing readers to an amateur sleuth who’s as clever as she is entertaining. Perfect for anyone who loves cozy historical whodunits with festive flair!
A Silent Death (Black Pearl: Freelancers Book 1)
Michael Anderle
FREE
Space Fleet Science Fiction
In a galaxy where the line between right and wrong blurs, one woman seeks justice. ⚡
Fiery and determined, Madison Justice navigates the depths of space, searching for her father and a place to call home. 🚀
Expelled from the Naval Academy for her unyielding sense of justice, she now forges her own path as a freelance mercenary. 💪
But the void is vast and unforgiving. 🌌 To find her father, the elusive captain of the Gypsy Rose, Madison must prove her mettle in a realm where morality is a luxury few can afford.
Harassed by rivals and entangled in the schemes of a ruthless commander, she fights to keep her conscience intact. 🔥
As mutiny brews and treachery lurks in every corner, Madison must summon all her strength and cunning to survive. ⭐
Will she reunite with her father and find the sense of purpose she craves? Or will the unforgiving universe consume her, body and soul? 💫
Here’s why this matters: Michael Anderle launches the Black Pearl: Freelancers series with this action-packed space opera, bringing his signature blend of gritty realism and compelling characters to a new corner of his expansive sci-fi universe. Space opera fans who love tough-as-nails heroines, this one’s for you!
Sourdough Cookbook: Make Homemade Fermented Bread, Starters, Pizza, and More
Sirena Simonds
FREE
Cooking & Baking
What if you could bake the most delicious sourdough bread, pizza, and pastries—all from scratch? 🍞 With this amazing bundle, you’ll get two books in one, giving you everything you need to become a sourdough expert, whether a total beginner or an experienced baker.
What’s Included in This Bundle? 📚
Sourdough Starter for Beginners 🥖
Learn how to create and care for your sourdough starter. Step-by-step guidance to make perfect bread, pizza, pancakes, and more. Troubleshooting tips to handle common issues and ensure success every time.
Sourdough Cookbook for Beginners 🥐
Master recipes for sourdough bread, pastries, and even gluten-free options. Explore creative flavor combinations and techniques to elevate your baking. Discover how to make sourdough accessible for everyone, no matter your skill level.
Why You’ll Love This Bundle: ✨
Step-by-Step Instructions: Easy-to-follow guidance for every stage, from making your first starter to creating bakery-worthy loaves. Simple and Fun Recipes: Bake confidently using clear instructions and no fancy equipment. Perfect for All Levels: Whether you’re starting or looking to refine your skills, this bundle has you covered. Gluten-Free Options: Enjoy the benefits of sourdough with recipes tailored for health-conscious bakers. 🌾
What drew me in: Sirena Simonds delivers a comprehensive two-in-one guide that demystifies sourdough baking, making the ancient art of fermented bread accessible to home bakers at every skill level with practical troubleshooting and inclusive gluten-free options. If you’ve been intimidated by sourdough, this is your perfect starting point!
Sloane: San Diego Social Scene
Tess Summers
FREE
Contemporary Romance
Two weeks before the most dangerous mission of my life I met the woman of my dreams. 💕
Then my life—and the Humvee I was in—got blown to hell. 💥
Up until then, I’d been married to the Marines with no regrets. 🇺🇸 Being unattached meant I could do my job without distractions.
I didn’t have to worry if a girl was stepping out when I was on a year-long tour overseas, nor consider making a wife a widow every time I went on a dangerous mission. 💔
What a cruel twist of fate that the moment I no longer wanted to be single, I found myself disfigured and missing a limb. 😢
Yeah, Ashley and I had professed our feelings for each other before I got on that plane, but she fell in love with a man who was whole. That man’s gone. 💪
I ended things so she didn’t have to. 😔
So when I’m finally cleared to return to San Diego to start therapy, she’s the last person I wanted to see. 😱
But there she was, looking more beautiful than ever, holding a baby girl with blue eyes. 👶
Blue eyes that looked an awful lot like mine. 💙
Here’s the deal: Tess Summers tackles the emotional complexity of wounded warrior romance with raw authenticity in this San Diego Social Scene installment, exploring how true love proves itself not in perfect moments but in the willingness to fight for each other through the hardest ones. This one delivers all the feels for fans of second-chance military romance!
Undercover Amish : Covert Police Detectives Unit Series, book 1
Ashley Emma
FREE
Romantic Suspense
She left the Amish to become a police officer, but she never thought her most difficult case would be in her former community. 🕊️
Detective Olivia Mast swore she’d never return to Unity, Maine, where she lost her entire family to a fire and killed her abusive husband in self-defense. 💔 She’d rather run through gunfire than go back there, but she has her orders.
The community refuses to seek justice after a murder, so Olivia must don her prayer kapp once more to investigate undercover. 🔍 She’s the only one in her unit able to blend in as one of the Amish and get information from them.
Because she’s going undercover, she has to deceive her community and family by letting them think she wants to rejoin the Amish and come home for good. 😔
To top it all off, she must also covertly protect the man she dated as a teenager, Isaac Troyer, who somehow looks even better now than he did back then. 😍 But that’s beside the point. They aren’t the teenagers they used to be.
When Olivia returns to Unity, Isaac Troyer believes he’s getting a second chance at love. 💕
What you’re getting: Ashley Emma launches the Covert Police Detectives Unit series with this unique blend of Amish fiction and romantic suspense, exploring the collision of two worlds when a woman must return to the community she fled to solve a murder no one else will acknowledge. Perfect for readers who love undercover romance with cultural depth!
Secret Lovers (Friendship Chronicles Book 1)
Shelley Munro
FREE
Contemporary Romance
Workday friends. Nighttime lovers... 🔥
A teeny-tiny crush. 💕 Maggie Drummond has one on her close friend Connor Grey. Unfortunately, he prefers leggy blondes and Maggie is stuck with her deep brown hair and determined curves.
Then, there is her newfound pursuit of kinky—no, more adventurous sex. 😏 Nothing too bad, you understand. It was reading the steamy romance that sent her on a jaunt down Spanking Avenue and now she has set up an anonymous blog to explore her interest. Perhaps it’s best if she sticks with Greg, her current boyfriend. She can ask him to spank her…even if Connor pops into her fantasies like a seductive magical genie. ✨
The recent changes in Maggie don’t escape Connor’s notice. 👀 Now that her boyfriend has dropped her, and luck has gifted him with inside knowledge, he can finally—carefully—make his move. But, given his family history, laying a hand on any woman, even in fun, is a line he’s reluctant to cross. As Maggie gives in to the temptation to let Connor add spicy sin to her life, she finds herself juggling lies, half-truths, friendship and sensual delights. 🌶️ Her job is in jeopardy—and she’s falling in love. Exploring her fantasy is one thing, but she’s beginning to question if indulging her own pleasure is worth the cost to everyone around her. 💭
Here’s why this matters: Shelley Munro opens the Friendship Chronicles series with this friends-to-lovers romance that explores sexual discovery, vulnerability, and the delicate balance between pursuing personal desires and maintaining the connections that matter most. If you love steamy friends-to-lovers with emotional depth, don’t miss this one!
Murder in Miniature at Honeychurch Hall
Author: Hannah Dennison
Regularly $3.99, Today $0.99
Amateur Sleuth Mysteries
When a body found on the Honeychurch Hall estate proves to be that of a villager who had supposedly moved to Ireland years earlier, tongues start wagging and theories abound. Charlie Green had always been a rogue.
Although Charlie’s demise happened well before the arrival of Kat Stanford, antiques dealer and amateur sleuth; Kat is drawn into the mystery when she finds two rare miniature portraits hidden inside a custom-made dollhouse of Honeychurch Hall.
When Charlie’s aunt suffers a mysterious fatal fall, suspicion lands on a stranger who is holidaying in the newly installed shepherd’s hut in the walled garden-one of Lady Lavinia’s latest hare-brained moneymaking schemes. Although there is indeed something suspicious about the tourist, Kat believes the real murderer is lurking in the world of antiques . . .
With tales of blackmail, infidelity and greed gripping the Devonshire countryside, the past and present collide and Kat realises that the miniatures harbour secrets that someone is willing to kill for . . . 🏰
Why I’m including this: The miniature portraits hidden in a dollhouse add a charming, visual hook to this English countryside mystery. Dennison weaves antiques expertise into the plot organically, and the Honeychurch Hall setting promises cozy British atmosphere with dark secrets. Under a dollar for a full-length mystery with multiple murders and period charm.
Evolutions: Fifteen Myths That Explain Our World
Author: Oren Harman
Regularly $17.99, Today $2.99
Science History & Philosophy
We no longer think, like the ancient Chinese did, that the world was hatched from an egg, or, like the Maori, that it came from the tearing-apart of a love embrace. The Greeks told of a tempestuous Hera and a cunning Zeus, but we now use genes and natural selection to explain fear and desire, and physics to demystify the workings of the universe.
Science is an astounding achievement, but are we really any wiser than the ancients? Has science revealed the secrets of fate and immortality? Has it provided protection from jealousy or love? There are those who believe that science has replaced faith, but must it also be a death knell for mythology?
Evolutions brings to life the latest scientific thinking on the birth of the universe and the solar system, the journey from a single cell all the way to our human minds. Reawakening our sense of wonder, Oren Harman uses modern science to create new and original mythologies. Here are the earth and the moon presenting a cosmological view of motherhood, a panicking mitochondrion introducing sex and death to the world. Science may not solve our existential puzzles, but like the age-old legends, its magical discoveries can help us continue the never-ending search.
“Breathtaking . . . The processes of evolution are at times so huge and ungraspable for the mind—so magical—that they can perhaps only be fathomed through the language of myth . . . Brilliant.” —Karin Altenberg, Wall Street Journal ✨
What makes this special: Harman bridges the gap between scientific explanation and mythological wonder, treating cosmic and evolutionary events as new creation stories. Instead of seeing science as mythology’s replacement, he shows how both serve our need for meaning. The Wall Street Journal’s praise and the dramatic price drop make this a steal for anyone fascinated by where science and storytelling meet.
Churrasco: Grilling the Brazilian Way
Author: Evandro Caregnato
Regularly $17.99, Today $3.99
Latin American Cooking
The gaucho chef shares the secrets of traditional Brazilian grilling with more than 70 recipes plus stories and photos of rustic outdoor gaucho cooking.
Join Chef Evandro Caregnato on a culinary journey to discover the authentic Gaucho style of grilling meats called Churrasco. A native gaucho—or South American cowboy—Caregnato grew up in the birthplace of churrasco, Rio Grande do Sul. Now he is the culinary director for the award-winning churrascaria, Texas de Brazil.
In Churrasco, Caregnato explains how the gauchos from southern Brazil prepare and cook meats over an open fire and shares more than seventy recipes from both his hometown and Texas de Brazil’s restaurants. Featuring stories of gaucho life and over 100 mouth-watering photographs, this book teaches readers how to master the art of churrasco and shows why so many people are falling in love with picanha, chimichurri and caipirinhas! 🥩
Why I’m including this: Authentic gaucho grilling techniques from a chef who grew up in the tradition and now runs award-winning churrascarias. The combination of 70+ recipes, cultural stories, and 100+ photos makes this both a cookbook and a cultural experience. At $3.99, it’s a fraction of the original price for restaurant-quality Brazilian barbecue at home.
Favorite Cakes: Showstopping Recipes for Every Occasion
Author: The Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen
Regularly $14.99, Today $3.99
Cake Baking
Bake something beautiful with this incomparable, photo-filled collection of classic and creative cakes.
Simple, easy-to-follow directions, ideas for customizing, decorating tips and techniques, and common baking-mistake solutions will help bakers of every level make the most of this book. Organized by basic, modern, and specialty cakes, and including forty recipes and full-color photography, there’s a cake for every occasion.
You’ll find essential frostings, meringue, and other cake toppers. Discover reinvented classics, such as Champagne and Raspberry Mini Layer Cake, Rose and Vanilla Bean Mini Tea Cakes, Coconut and Lime Curd Layer Cake, Blood Orange Chiffon Cake, Dulce de Leche Crepe Cake, and Brown Butter and Plum Upside Down Cake. And when it comes to celebrations and parties, this book has you covered with recipes like Vanilla and Berry Ombre Layer Cake, Chocolate, Coconut and Caramel Sheet Cake, and 8-Layer Honey Pistachio Cake. This beautiful collection of classic and new favorites, developed by the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen, is fit for occasions year-round. 🍰
What makes this special: Williams-Sonoma’s test kitchen expertise means these recipes are foolproof, and the baking-mistake solutions are invaluable for home bakers. The range from simple to showstopping (8-layer honey pistachio!) means there’s something for every skill level. Full-color photos throughout and 40 recipes at this price make it exceptional value.
Completely Yours (Opposites Attract Book 1899)
Author: Erin Nicholas
Regularly $9.99, Today $1.99
Romantic Comedy
Kiera Connelly leads a quiet life, and that’s just how she likes it. She’s built a name as a graphic designer and meets up with her friends online, all from the comfort of her living room couch. But when a rare outing turns disastrous, Kiera finds herself up close and way too personal with an unbelievably hot real-life hero.
Zach Ashley doesn’t see himself as a hero. He’s just a regular guy who gets to help people every day as an EMT. But when he’s called to a scene and has to treat his most gorgeous patient ever, he finds himself mixing work with pleasure. He never hesitates to put his life on the line...but will he ever risk his heart? 🚑
Why I’m including this: The homebody graphic designer meets outgoing EMT setup delivers classic opposites-attract tension, and the “treating his patient then falling for her” premise is romantically charged. Nicholas specializes in small-town romance with heart and humor. Under $2 for a full-length romantic comedy.
Carmilla
Author: J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Regularly $6.99, Today $1.99
Horror Fiction Classics
Before Dracula, there was Carmilla—the first seductive vampire to haunt readers’ imaginations
This classic of Gothic horror follows Laura, a woman haunted by a girlhood dream of a beautiful visitor to her bedroom. Now, a decade later, Laura finds Carmilla, who appears to be her own age, on the side of the road after a carriage accident. The two recognize each other from the same childhood dream and become fast friends. Soon after, Laura begins to experience mysterious feelings and is once again haunted by nightmares. She finds Carmilla strangely irresistible and longs to be with her.
But as the two friends grow closer, Laura’s health begins to fail. It becomes apparent that her enchanting companion is harboring a sinister secret. To free herself from Carmilla’s grasp, Laura and her family must fight for their lives.
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. 🌙
What makes this special: Published in 1872, twenty-five years before Dracula, this introduced the seductive female vampire archetype that influenced everything from Anne Rice to Buffy. The homoerotic subtext was groundbreaking for Victorian literature, and the slow-burn horror still unsettles. Essential reading for vampire literature fans at under $2.
The Pocket Stoic
Author: John Sellars
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Greek & Roman Philosophy
“Excellent . . . a lucid, easy-to-follow account of what Stoicism as a way of life amounts to and how you might start to put it into practice.” —Nigel Warburton, author of A Little History of Philosophy
To counter the daily anxieties, stress, and emotional swings caused by the barrage of stimuli that plagues modern life, many people have been finding unexpected solace in a philosophy from a very different and distant time: Stoicism. Today, more than 100,000 people are members of online communities for modern Stoics, and there are conferences, meet-ups, and workshops for those aspiring to walk the Stoic path. But what is Stoicism, and what makes it resonate so powerfully today?
As John Sellars shows in The Pocket Stoic, the popular image of the isolated and unfeeling Stoic hardly does justice to the rich vein of thought that we find in the work of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, the three great Roman Stoics. Their works are recognized classics, and for good reason—they speak to some of the perennial issues that face anyone trying to navigate their way through life. These writings, fundamentally, are about how to live—how to understand your place in the world, how to cope when things don’t go well, how to manage your emotions, how to behave toward others, and finally, how to live a good life. To be a Stoic is to recognize that much of the suffering in your life is due to the way you think about things, and that you have the ability to train your mind to look at the world in a new way—to recognize what you can and can’t control and turn adversity into opportunity. 💭
Why I’m including this: Stoicism is having a cultural moment, and Sellars provides the most accessible entry point to the philosophy. Rather than dry academic treatment, this shows practical applications for modern anxiety and stress. The 100,000+ online Stoics speak to its relevance. At $2.99, it’s an incredible value for life-changing philosophy.
The Perfume Garden: A Novel
Author: Kate Lord Brown
Regularly $17.99, Today $2.99
Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
High in the hills of Valencia, a forgotten house guards its secrets. Untouched since Franco’s forces tore through Spain in 1936, the whitewashed walls have crumbled, and the garden, laden with orange blossom, grows wild. Emma Temple is the first to unlock its doors in seventy years.
Emma is London’s leading perfumier, but her blessed life has taken a difficult turn. Her free-spirited mother, Liberty, who taught her the art of fragrance making, has just passed away. At the same time, she broke up with her long-time lover and business partner, Joe, whose baby she happens to be carrying.
While Joe is in New York trying to sell his majority share in their company, Emma, guided by a series of letters and a key bequeathed to her in Liberty’s will, decides to leave her job and travel to Valencia, where she will give birth in the house her mother mysteriously purchased just before her death. The villa is a perfect retreat: redolent with the exotic scents of orange blossom and neroli, dappled with light and with the rich colors of a forgotten time. Emma makes it her mission to restore the place to its former glory. But for her aging grandmother, Freya, a British nurse who stayed in Valencia during Spain’s devastating civil war, Emma’s new home evokes memories of a terrible secret, a part of her family’s past that until now has managed to stay hidden.
With two beautifully interwoven narratives and a lush, atmospheric setting, Kate Lord Brown’s The Perfume Garden is a dramatic, emotional debut that readers won’t soon forget. 🍊
What makes this special: The dual timeline structure (present-day perfumier and Spanish Civil War nurse) creates mystery and emotional depth, while the Valencia setting and perfume-making details add sensory richness. The pregnant protagonist rebuilding her mother’s secret house while uncovering family secrets is emotionally layered. A steal at $2.99 for atmospheric historical fiction.
Black Lotus: A Novella
Author: K’wan
Regularly $17.99, Today $3.99
African American Urban Fiction
Part of the Infamous Books imprint, curated by Albert “Prodigy” Johnson.
Detective James Wolf earned the nickname Lone Wolf from his inability to work with a partner. He’s a hard cop who doesn’t mind bending the rules to the point of breaking them to make a case, which is why Internal Affairs is digging in his backyard, looking for buried bones. People are starting to wonder: Which side of the law is the Lone Wolf really hunting for? His career hanging on by a thread, he needs a major show of good faith to keep employed and out of prison. That’s when he gets the call.
From the moment he arrives at the crime scene, Detective Wolf knows that he’s in over his head. He’s a narcotics detective, called in to consult on a homicide, but this is no ordinary homicide—a priest was butchered and left for dead inside his own church, with the promise of more bodies to follow. The only lead is the killer’s calling card: a black lotus flower left at the crime scene. Detective Wolf now has the opportunity to quietly track and stop the Black Lotus before the next victim is claimed, in exchange for wiping his service record clean.
Accepting this case started as Detective Wolf’s attempt to get Internal Affairs off his back. But when his hunt for the Black Lotus leads him to a cold case from his past, it becomes personal. 💀
Why I’m including this: A dirty cop hunting a serial killer who murders priests creates morally complex noir tension. The black lotus calling card adds visual signature, and K’wan’s street-level authenticity (curated by Mobb Deep’s Prodigy) promises gritty realism. When the case connects to Wolf’s past, it becomes more than just career redemption.
NEW RELEASES
What My Mother Hid
Author: Daniel Hurst
NEW RELEASE
Psychological Thrillers
Motherhood can be murder...
Being a mother isn’t easy. But one woman has perfected it. Her name is Gianna and she’s nothing like me. She has it all. The lifestyle. The luxury. The big family portrait full of smiling, happy faces.
As I struggle to deal with life with my new baby, I look to Gianna for advice. While I’ve had one child, she’s had six, so she must know what she’s doing. That’s why I find a way to contact her. I want her to help me. I want us to get close. I want to know about how she was the perfect mother to all those children. But as with every family, all is not what it seems.
People have secrets. Parents have secrets.
I am just trying to do my best as a new mother. But I’m starting to realise that all mothers have something to hide. The problem is, me and my baby are in danger unless we find out what Gianna is hiding. Before it is too late… 👶
A new page-turning psychological thriller from Daniel Hurst, the bestselling author of UK #1 The Doctor’s Wife, The Couple’s Revenge and My Neighbour’s Affair.
What makes this special: The “perfect mother of six” harboring dark secrets taps into every new parent’s insecurity and fascination with seemingly flawless families. Hurst specializes in domestic suspense with shocking twists, and the narrator’s desperation to learn from Gianna creates dangerous proximity. From the author of multiple UK bestsellers.
Merry and Bright (Home Sweet Holidays)
Author: Ali Rosen
NEW RELEASE
Romance Short Reads
What starts as a Hail Mary fake romance scheme turns into the real deal in this delightful story of holiday deception from Ali Rosen, author of Alternate Endings and Recipe for Second Chances.
Miriam Brody is dreading Hanukkah with her overbearing family in Charleston. Ditto for dreamy pro football player Cal Durand and Christmas. After sharing a few flirty drinks on the flight there, the strangers conspire to tackle the holidays together, posing as a couple. But as shenanigans unfold, Miriam realizes her feelings are anything but fake. Uh-oh. Are they headed for a holiday miracle—or a holiday disaster? ✨
Ali Rosen’s Merry and Bright is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!
Why I’m including this: Fake dating to survive family holidays is romance catnip, and the Hanukkah/Christmas dual celebration adds inclusive appeal. The pro football player detail and Charleston setting provide romance novel wish-fulfillment. Perfect length for a cozy evening read, part of a charming holiday series.
Snow Place Like Home (Home Sweet Holidays)
Author: Laura Pavlov
NEW RELEASE
Romance Short Reads
After a devastating breakup, a sunny veterinarian goes home to the mountains to lick her wounds—and savor a holiday snack—in this heartfelt story from Laura Pavlov, author of the Blushing series.
At her brother’s wedding, Goldie Jacobs brushes shoulders with Ace Bonetti, his childhood best friend turned Hollywood hotshot. Ace has been crushing on Goldie ever since high school, and seeing her again reminds him exactly why. They spend one toe-curling night together, then part ways, expecting nothing more. But when those moments under the mistletoe felt so right, how can they ever let each other go? ❄️
Laura Pavlov’s Snow Place Like Home is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!
What makes this special: Brother’s-best-friend plus Hollywood-star-returns-home hits multiple romance tropes, and the veterinarian heroine recovering from heartbreak adds emotional stakes. The mountain setting and wedding backdrop create cozy holiday atmosphere. Pavlov’s Blushing series fans will love this bite-sized romance.
