Thursday’s Top eBooks
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Dragons and Magic
by Blair Babylon
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Paranormal Romance
Rating: 4.2
Mating fever is for old dragons, idle romantics, and suckers.
Mathonwy, Duke Draco, absolutely, positively, definitely isn’t falling into a mating fever for the new little witch, Bethany Aura, whom his company just hired to whip a new Las Vegas casino into shape. The casino is behind schedule, over budget, and a shambling mess of construction debris and dirt. Angel investors are arriving in a month, and someone in the finance department is embezzling money. But his eyes are changing color to flowing, molten gold, he keeps showing up to hang around Bethany… Check out Blair Babylon’s Dragon’s Den Casino Series! #ad
ICE
by Kevin Tinto
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Science Fiction
Rating: 4.4
Archaeologist Leah Andrews stumbles upon something inexplicable in southwestern New Mexico: inside a dark cavern lies an undiscovered Native American cliff dwelling abandoned for 800 years. While twisting through one of the narrow underground passageways, Leah’s flashlight illuminates the remains of a violent massacre.
Ancient human remains–all slaughtered in a long-ago massacre–cover the cavern floor and several brilliantly colored granite crystals. The rare gems are native to only one place on earth: a frozen mountain range in central Antarctica… Check out Kevin Tinto’s The ICE Trilogy! #ad
Twelve Patients
by Eric Manheimer
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Biography & Memoir
Rating: 4.5
In the spirit of Oliver Sacks and the inspiration for the NBC drama New Amsterdam, this intensely involving memoir from a Medical Director of Bellevue Hospital looks poignantly at patients’ lives and highlights the complex mind-body connection.
Manheimer is not only the medical director of the country’s oldest public hospital, but he is also a patient. As the book unfolds, the narrator is diagnosed with cancer, and he is forced to wrestle with the end of his own life even as he struggles to save the lives of others. #ad
When We Were Sisters
by Emilie Richards
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Women’s Fiction
Rating: 4.4
As children in foster care, Cecilia and Robin vowed to be the sisters they never had. While Cecilia went on to become a major pop star, Robin set aside her photojournalism career to have a family. But when she’s nearly killed in an accident, Cecilia drops everything to be with her.
When Cecilia asks Robin to be the photographer for a documentary on foster care, Robin agrees, even though her husband Kris will be forced to take charge of the household while she’s away. She gambles that Kris will finally prove that their family–and marriage–are a priority in his life. #ad
Mending the Rancher’s Heart
by Lorelei Brogan
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Historical Romance
Rating: 4.7
Freed from the clutches of forced marriage in Chicago, Josie Parker finds herself amidst the untamed expanses of the Californian plains, her heart tethered to a promise in a newspaper ad.
A leap of hope leads her into the world of a young rancher burdened by love lost and duty towards his ailing mother and younger siblings. But can the rugged hands of the West nurture the tender buds of newfound affection? Yet, as doubts linger in the shadows of their hearts… #ad
Alpha Alpine
by Mary Daheim
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Cozy Mystery
Rating: 4.4
For a small town nestled in the Cascade Mountains’ foothills, picturesque Alpine provides more than enough headlines to fill the pages of editor and publisher Emma Lord’s Alpine Advocate. The Labor Day edition’s lead story features controversial timber baron Jack Blackwell’s scheme to become Skykomish county manager.
But the recent strangling deaths of two young women are all anyone can talk about. After a third body is found, Emma’s husband, Sheriff Milo Dodge, suspects there’s a serial killer in their midst… #ad
Christian Rays
by Jesse Storm
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Western
Rating: 5.0
Christian Rays, haunted by memories of his parents’ tragic demise at the hands of notorious outlaw Edwin Crow, seeks solace in a life tarnished by loss. But when news spreads that Crow has been released from his prison confines, the wounds of Christian’s past reopen, fueling an unquenchable thirst for vengeance.
Crow, now free but destitute, forms a devious plan to rebuild his fortune – a daring bank heist that rattles the very foundations of Texas. The audacious crime sends shockwaves throughout the state, leaving a trail of chaos and bloodshed in its wake… Check out Jesse Storm’s Western Justice Adventures! #ad
Hoodoo
by Carolina Mac
FREEBIE
Thriller
Rating: 4.7
Blaine Blackmore receives an early morning phone call telling him his mother has disappeared.
How can a person in a coma disappear from a hospital bed?
While the FBI flounders, Blaine, his crew, and Annie’s husband, Tyler Quantrall, search for her. Follow them on their quest as the unbelievable truth is revealed in the Louisiana bayou… Check out Carolina Mac’s The Blackmore Agency! #ad
GOD IS SPEAKING 1: Father, Son & Holy Spirit
by Andrew Ripley
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Christian Non-Fiction
Rating: 4.5
GOD IS SPEAKING 1 (FATHER, SON & HOLY SPIRIT) is the first of a three-part series describing what God has spoken to us all through His word, the Bible. Presenting Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, He has spoken many things to mankind.
What specifically does He say as God the Father, as God the Son, and as God the Spirit? How does God interact with His people as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit? Check out Andrew Ripley’s God Is Speaking Series! #ad
Small Magic: Short Fiction, 1977-2020
by Terry Brooks
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Fantasy
Rating: 4.7
Escape to worlds full of adventure and magic in the first-ever Terry Brooks short-story collection, featuring both new and fan-favorite stories from all three of his major literary worlds: Shannara, Magic Kingdom, and The Word and the Void.
This collection of eleven tales is a must-have addition to the Terry Brooks canon–a delightful way to spend time with favorite characters, and a wonderful reminder of what makes a Brooks story such a timeless classic. #ad
Becoming Anne Whitlow
by Audrey Lane Blenheim
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Christian Historical Fiction
Rating: 4.8
Anne Whitlow is a strong-willed, independent woman with dreams ahead of her time. As she seeks her path in life, she has to decide if the steps she is taking are of her own making and if the reputation she is creating for herself is one she wants to keep.
As Henry Bedford makes decisions about his future, he must decide if the life his father has carved for him is truly the one he wants and if he can be freed from the past enough to live it. When identities are being formed, everything is up in the air, including their commitment to love for a lifetime. Check out Audrey Lane Blenheim’s Bedford Series! #ad
The Pursuit
by Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg
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Women Sleuths
Rating: 4.5
Nicolas Fox, international con man, thief, and one of the top ten fugitives on the FBI’s most-wanted list, has been kidnapped from a beachfront retreat in Hawaii. What the kidnapper doesn’t know is that Nick Fox has been secretly working for the FBI. It isn’t long before Nick’s covert partner, Special Agent Kate O’Hare, is in hot pursuit of the crook who stole her con man.
The trail leads to Belgium, France, and Italy, and pits Nick and Kate against their deadliest adversary yet: Dragan Kovic, an ex–Serbian military officer. He’s plotting a crime that will net him billions … and cost thousands of American lives. #ad
Love Under Construction
by Penny Zeller
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Christian Romance
Rating: 4.5
Irelynn agreed two years ago to help raise her best friend’s twins should anything happen. When she is called upon to fulfill that agreement, there is only one problem–Irelynn must share the responsibility with the arrogant but handsome Quinton Gregory. Quinton takes the role of raising his niece and nephew with all seriousness. He will do anything for the twins, even if it means putting up with the beautiful but stubborn Irelynn Brady.
When forced to be in each other’s presence far more often than is comfortable, things slowly begin to change. Will the unexpected attraction between Irelynn and Quinton become a love under construction? #ad
The Gringo
by Frank Wheeler
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Western
Rating: 5.0
Deputy Flint Stillwater spent months chasing the Black Knights, led by the infamous Ridley Morgenstern. Flint’s wife and seven-year-old son are supportive, until he decides to cross the border into Mexico. If he could do it again, he would never leave them. Ten years after being locked in a Mexican jail for a crime he did not commit, Flint finally returns home.
But … only to find his life turned upside down. 1- His son won’t talk to him. 2- His wife is married to another man. Flint vows to track down the people who set him up. Unfortunately, Morgenstern didn’t act alone. Someone from Flint’s own circle has been pulling the strings. Once he figures out who, he’ll make sure they pay… Check out Frank Wheeler’s Westward Western Saga! #ad
Journey to the Center of the Earth
by Jules Verne
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Literary Classics
Rating: 4.2
A dirty slip of parchment falls from the pages of an ancient manuscript. Deciphered by the indefatigable Otto Liedenbrock, professor of geology, and his reluctant nephew, Axel, the parchment’s coded message is a wild assertion made by a medieval alchemist: Inside a volcano in Iceland is a passageway to the center of the earth.
Impossible, says Axel–the temperature of the earth’s core is far too high for any human being to go near it. That is one theory, the professor replies. Two days later, they embark on a journey so fantastic it will alter the very meaning of history. #ad
Candle Making
by Megan Charles
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Crafts & Hobbies
Rating: 4.5
“Candle Making: 4 Manuscripts in 1 – A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, Intermediates, and Experts” is the ultimate guide to the art of candle making. This book includes four comprehensive manuscripts that cover everything you need to know to create stunning and fragrant candles at home.
With practical tips, expert advice, and creative ideas, you’ll be able to create candles that bring joy and relaxation to any space, while also building a profitable and sustainable business. #ad
Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief
by Wendelin Van Draanen
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Children’s Fiction
Rating: 4.7
What Sammy should have done was put the binoculars down and call 911. What she does instead is tighten up the focus on her right eye to get a better look. There’s something very familiar about this thief.
But when Sammy eventually spills her story to Officer Borsch, he doesn’t believe her. He treats her like some snot-nosed little kid. Well, Sammy’s not going to stand for that. She’s a snot-nosed seventh grader now, and she knows what she saw. And somehow she’s going to prove it. #ad
I Escaped from Auschwitz
by Rudolf Vrba
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History
Rating: 4.7
April 7, 1944–This date marks the successful escape of two Slovak prisoners from one of the most heavily-guarded and notorious concentration camps of Nazi Germany. The escapees, Rudolf Vrba and Alfred Wetzler, fled over one hundred miles to be the first to give the graphic and detailed descriptions of the atrocities of Auschwitz.
Originally published in the early 1960s, I Escaped from Auschwitz is the striking autobiography of none other than Rudolf Vrba himself. Vrba details his life leading up to, during, and after his escape from his 21-month internment in Auschwitz. #ad
The Chill
by Scott Carson
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Horror
Rating: 4.2
Far upstate, in New York’s ancient forests, a drowned village lays beneath the dark, still waters of the Chilewaukee reservoir.
Early in the 20th century, the town was destroyed for the greater good: bringing water to the millions living downstate. Or at least that’s what the politicians from Manhattan insisted at the time. The local families, settled there since America’s founding, were forced from their land, but they didn’t move far, and some didn’t move at all… #ad
Secrets in the Shadows
by Lynn Landes
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Romantic Suspense
Rating: New Release
Lillian Guilford faces a devastating setback when she loses her job at the textile mill, leaving her with few options to survive in the unforgiving city. Desperate, she risks it all on a lie, assuming the pseudonym of “Peter Guilford,” her supposed uncle.
She becomes employed as an author of Penny Bloods. Her thrilling tales of adventure, romance, and intrigue that once served as an escape from reality at the mill, now serve as her livelihood. However, Lillian’s newfound success comes at an unexpected cost… #ad
Anna
by Terry Toler
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Mystery/Thriller
Rating: 4.6
Cliff Ford is trying to move on from his past. Now he’s in a fight for his future. He meets a mysterious woman in a coffeeshop. She says her name is Anna. A connection is made. He feels an immediate spark. Something he hasn’t felt in over a year. Since his wife was killed by a drive by shooter.
Cliff is a homicide detective in Chicago. He’s summoned to the morgue and is shocked to find the body of a woman, a Jane Doe, who looks exactly like Anna! Are they the same person? Is it possible? The mystery sends Cliff deep into the heart of a gang called the Strikers. His life is in danger, and he risks his own job to find the truth… Check out Terry Toler’s The Cliff Hangers Mystery Series! #ad