Growing up on a homophobic council estate with an abusive veteran father made Jamie Taylor’s life intolerable. Her only release was feeding her obsession for rich kid Heather Gardner. When the two girls collide, it creates a web of violence and deceit that leads to the tragic death of a friend. The women reunite years later through the eyes of social media and Jamie, now a successful nightclub owner and professional heartbreaker is forced to revisit the past that she spent so long trying to … [Read more...] about Jamie’s Story by Kim Harry
FEATURED BOOK: The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
(Those who enjoyed The Godfather and Fifty Shades of Gray will love this story.) If Carla knew her interior decorating career would involve mafia, murder, and pornography, she could have taken other classes, such as Life Preservation: 101. In 1973, Carla met Roy, a wealthy movie theater owner. He hired her to refurbish his theaters, and their unique partnership led to marriage. Soon, her work was admired by the boss of the West Coast's most powerful mafia. When his wife … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
FEATURED BOOK: Your Father Has Something To Tell You by Dave Riese
Available at the reduced price of $.99 What kind of shadow does a family secret cast over the child? Mark Aherne is a middle-aged, married man living in Chicago. He’s estranged from his parents in Boston, his father having bullied and belittled him throughout his childhood. One Sunday he receives a desperate phone call from Leslie, his sister, who has cared for their parents for many years. She needs help: his aging parents are sick and have started drinking again. Mark soon finds himself … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Your Father Has Something To Tell You by Dave Riese
The White Field by Douglas Cole
The White Field is a fast-paced journey of a man, Tom, fresh out of prison and trying desperately to rebuild his life. But he is caught by mysterious, unseen forces beyond his knowledge or control. After his release from prison, he is dropped back into the world in the wastelands of the city. In the menial work afforded the underclass, he begins his new life among characters at the edges of society, dwellers of the netherworld such as Raphael, a former cop from Mexicali singing Spanish arias in … [Read more...] about The White Field by Douglas Cole
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Prime Minister Rupert Streaker is determined to move Parliament to Blackburn and disband the House of Commons. His belief that doing so will win him the adoration of the public and secure him the next election are not shared by others in the Party. Will he be successful? Link to buy book Click to join this author's email list … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: They’re on the move by Bob Price
EMY’S LONELINESS AND THE TULIPS IN HER POCKETS by No name
These short stories are about the uneasiness of being alive and the characters' feeble attempts not to go off the deep end. The philosophical movement that influences this manuscript is Antinatalism, hence I suggest referring to it for a better understanding. Targeted Age Group: 10-90 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was inspired by the Photo that I then chose as Cover for the little book, plus by The Metamorphosis (F. Kafka) and its protagonist's deformity which is what I … [Read more...] about EMY’S LONELINESS AND THE TULIPS IN HER POCKETS by No name
The White Field by Douglas Cole
The White Field is a fast-paced journey of a man, Tom, fresh out of prison and trying desperately to rebuild his life. But he is caught by mysterious, unseen forces beyond his knowledge or control. After his release from prison, he is dropped back into the world in the wastelands of the city. In the menial work afforded the underclass, he begins his new life among characters at the edges of society, dwellers of the netherworld such as Raphael, a former cop from Mexicali singing Spanish arias in … [Read more...] about The White Field by Douglas Cole
The Wind Under the Door by Thomas Calder
Starting over is always easier among strangers. For Ford Carson, the process meant leaving behind the waves of South Florida in order to forge a new life as a visual artist in the mountains of North Carolina. At the peak of his reinvention, he meets Grace Burnett—a young, wealthy Texas transplant in the midst of her own transformation. A mutual infatuation develops. But when Grace’s estranged husband arrives complications ensue. Matters only worsen when Ford’s own estranged son announces plans … [Read more...] about The Wind Under the Door by Thomas Calder
Recycled Hope by Linda Drugan
Now a middle aged woman facing inevitable old age, Linda relishes reminiscing about her childhood and what people commonly refer to as the good old days. This is especially prevalent when she gets together with her siblings, and their now extended families. One particular Saturday afternoon’s visit to her mother’s townhouse, which is located on what was once the McDowell’s Farm, Linda is reminded of the events that transpired there when she was a young girl growing up in the sixties. … [Read more...] about Recycled Hope by Linda Drugan
FEATURED BOOK: The Christmas Heist by Kimberly Hammer
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FEATURED BOOK: The Christmas Heist by Kimberly Hammer
Can an eight-year old remind people what Christmas is all about? Christmas is on the horizon, but Mattie Hendsley sees only despair and weariness in those all around him. People seem to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, including his mother. Mattie resolves to do something about it. He embarks on a journey to bring a bit of joy to those who need it most. With the help of two friends, he searches out people in need of a Christmas miracle. When Mattie sends an innocent letter to the … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Christmas Heist by Kimberly Hammer
The Last Rose of Summer by Mary Austin
The Last Rose of Summer by Mary Austin While pursuing an independent research project as a premed at Cleary University, Mary Austin discovers a remarkably nontoxic drug that could change cancer chemotherapy as we know it. Her work is set for publication in a top tier journal until her mentors involve Dullahan Pharmaceuticals, a multinational pharmaceutical giant. Soon Mary finds herself mysteriously excluded from negotiations with the drug company, despite the fact that the project is … [Read more...] about The Last Rose of Summer by Mary Austin
