Seventeen-year-old Leigh awakens from cryosleep to discover she’s part of the first human colony in another solar system. The cryosleep is flawed. It kills adults and causes partial amnesia. As a result, the nations of Earth have launched into space an unlikely group—teenagers with no memory of volunteering for the mission.
Ten light-years from home, they land on a planet largely covered by water. The good news: some water is drinkable. The bad news: none of their technology works. As the colonists struggle to survive, strange debris washes ashore, and a surprising discovery challenges everything they thought they knew. With a makeshift raft and meager supplies, Leigh and a small band of explorers venture across the open ocean in search of answers.
But the truth may be more than they bargained for, especially for Leigh, who’s been lying to everyone since she arrived . . .
The Seam of Eternity (The Veins of Eternity 1) by Rocco Levitas
Genre: Epic Fantasy
BACK OF THE BOOK
Shadow cripples all realms, magical and physical. A single chosen one isn’t enough.
Callan failed to save his sister from the plagued swamps blighting the land. When darkness threatens his home, he ventures on a daring quest to find the one mage who can help. But it is he who must grow in courage and power.
Across the vast ocean, Vasha excels at sealing breaches. Though other realm-shifting monks call her a prodigy, she panics over her progress. Then a devastating omen alters her destiny.
Hidden evil looms as Callan and Vasha discover lost magic, make unlikely friends, and fulfill a prophecy from ages long forgotten . . .
Not all will survive.
Eye of the World meets Way of Kings in The Seam of Eternity, an imaginative blend of sword and sorcery fantasy adventure with the hero’s journey. If you like The Wheel of Time, The Stormlight Archives, or The Lord of the Rings, you’ll love the fantastical world of The Seam of Eternity.
EXCERPT
It had been a thrill to see the shock on their faces as the man they thought a friend and leader slaughtered them. Beyond the pile of bodies and limbs stood the large, double-arched iron doors, engraved with his house’s symbol: the rose and thorn. He stared at the door as though he might shatter it, but he did not draw on the power.
In a display of grandiosity meant only for himself, he flung back his oiled cloak, the dark crimson interior deeper than even the red of the sky. He lifted his leather buskins, which were stained with dark patches where he had pried away dried blood and caked mud. He stepped delicately over the corpses scattered around the floor, mindful not to step in any more bloody puddles.
As he opened the door, he reached for yet another vein. He focused his will, intent on drawing the eyes of the intrusive knocker to his face, not the sight behind him.
On the other side of the door stood Grenna, a wash of worry shadowing her face.
“Grenna, you should not—”
AUTHOR BIO:
As the official storyteller for his nephews and nieces, Rocco loves building fantastical worlds. His outlet became a passion, and he spent eight years studying creative writing and honing his author craft. He believes the best epic fantasy books reveal human connection–and conflict–with a healthy dose of magic and battle. This he delivers with fast-paced adventure. Discover a diverse, new world in his latest book, The Seam of Eternity.
Christmas is coming and for Holly Coleman, it’s looking less than joyous.
The worst year of her life, culminating in a conversation with her boss casting uncertainty about her job in the New Year, has left Holly feeling more flat than festive.
Will the magic of Christmas find Holly in time or is she destined to be like a strand of Christmas lights that have lost their twinkle – tangled, forgotten and shoved aside – next year’s problem?
As if the looming deadline to pay off a balloon mortgage isn’t enough to worry about, the five partners who own the small town book store The Paper Pirate find themselves menaced by a stealthy crook who systematically searches first the shop, then each of their homes. Because he takes nothing and barely leaves traces of his presence, the police can’t be of much help, and simply promise to keep an eye on Charlie Santorelli, Lavinia “Vinnie” Holcomb, Al Rockleigh, Felicia Cocolo and Lenora Stern.
It’s a mystery to them but the reader knows that Rick Foster, a shady rare-books dealer and his sidekick Nina Bartov are on the hunt for a particular old volume that sits unnoticed on a shelf in The Paper Pirate’s used book section. It’s an obscure early work of the not-terribly-successful author Benjamin Conway, and it’s badly defaced—but a very wealthy man is willing to pay Rick a half a million dollars for it. Seems an ancestor of his eluded the henchmen of a nineteenth-century dictator by escaping to New York, and eventually took refuge in the northeastern Pennsylvania countryside. Before he was captured and killed, he’d scribbled as much evidence of the tyrant’s sins as he could fit into the blank spaces of a copy of The Stargazer at Dawn and hid it where he hoped his comrades would find it. They never did.
The five friends also are members of a writers’ group, and each of them has a secret. One is penning an erotic novel on the sly, another hides a painful estrangement with an only child, and a deadly teenaged mistake causes a third to sabotage her every chance at happiness in the present. A partner who claims to be unpublished actually is a one-hit-wonder with a thirty-year-old best-selling novel followed by a crippling literary failure, and the last has a family with criminal connections—he’s spent half a lifetime avoiding them.
The Falcon, The Wolf and The Hummingbird by Martha Engber
BACK OF THE BOOK
A consummate warrior and brilliant strategist, Pino is a young Native American woman who must fight against fierce invaders to save her tribe — and spirit — from annihilation in precolonial southern New England.
The strange tale of sisterhood begins on the stormy spring morning her tribe faces imminent attack by a contingent of the mighty Pagassett Nation, infamous for destroying small tribes in its quest for land and power. Pino knows this is the moment she’s been waiting for, a chance to save her people and maybe —maybe — redeem herself for failing to rescue her beloved sister, murdered ten summers ago.
Aided by her best warrior and forbidden love, Tow, and key tribal leaders who witness Pino’s gift for camouflage, she clandestinely influences strategy in the short, but wildly intense conflict. She soon discovers her real opposition is Meesha, a beautiful near-slave taken in by the invading tribe when just a girl. By learning how the other operates, the women form an intimate, almost magical sisterhood in their internal fight to free their inner demons.
Discover over 200 pages filled with diverse challenges for ages 6-12+. Dive into logic puzzles, uncover hidden pictures, navigate intricate mazes, and test your wits with word and number games. Some puzzles? Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Others? As sneaky and tricky as ninja cats in the dark. And for an added touch of fun: every puzzle you solve earns you cupcake points. Keep track and color in your chart with each point you collect. With beautiful illustrations and vibrant colors on every page, this book is both educational and entertaining. Unlock adventures and learning with Tot Fun!
AUTHOR BIO
Tot Fun, an imprint of Anna Conrad, LLC, specializes in creating educational and entertaining puzzle books for children aged 6-12+. Committed to delivering high-quality content, our books bolster problem-solving and critical thinking skills. With the expertise of our extraordinary team of artists, we bring to life the most vibrant colors and enchanting illustrations, ensuring both creative and educational play. Every puzzle and maze is designed to guide young explorers on a journey of discovery, cultivating their curiosity and enhancing their abilities with every challenge.
Midlife romance has never looked this spicy before…
Duke and Jessica are both looking for a second chance at love. But Duke isn’t expecting someone like Jessica, and Jessica is definitely not expecting anything like Duke and his special program…
Duke is a retired trial lawyer in his fifties, recently widowed, and looking for a new life partner. To help with his search, he has developed an innovative and racy program for being intimate with women.
Jessica is an attractive surgical nurse with a repressed sexual history. Also a widow in her midlife, she has lived a conservative and sheltered life, and Duke is unlike anyone she’s ever met before.
Jessica is cautiously interested in Duke, but can she put her puritanical history behind, and give Duke a chance? Are Duke and Jessica able to trust the other and find a way to forge a future together? Or is this just another wild and crazy fling?
MY REVIEW
I have read a few of Kris Kassadys stories and I’ve enjoyed them all and Duke was a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Their were moments that had me laughing, I loved Dukes level of humorous flirtation and when Jessica joins in just added to the level of humour.
The story also touches on a subject that affects many men. Duke is impotent due to having had prostate cancer and in the aftermath has developed a program he follows to meet interesting women and prosthetics he uses to give pleasure.
He meets Jessica by chance and is instantly smitten by her. The story covers their developing romance but also we discover how Duke has helped many women over time.
I enjoy Kris Kassadys approach to hit love stories and can’t wait to read more.
AUTHOR BIO:
Kris Kassady knows how to have fun. Her writing style is light, humorous, and entertaining, with just the right amount of spice to keep readers coming back for more. Specializing in steamy romance and light erotica, Kassady crafts stories that are both satisfying and thrilling, with full-length novels, steamy novellas, and erotic shorts to choose from.
Kris’s steamy romances are always focused on the romance, and have a guaranteed HEA, while her erotica takes readers on a sexual adventure that is both classy and tasteful.
Genre: Self-Help, Spirituality, Alternative Healing
Pages: 262
Publisher: Emerald Lake Books
BACK OF THE BOOK
Step into the ring with life’s challenges and come out a champion.
Drawing on an impressive network of mentors and gurus from around the world, Deborah Charnes has distilled the life lessons they taught her into a collection you won’t want to miss. Some of her teachers are real-life swamis dressed in orange robes. Others don lab coats, army fatigues or boxing gloves. All radiate an inner wisdom that echoes the union of mind, body and spirit.
As a wellness coach, Deborah Charnes has selected tips from their powerful and transformative teachings with her students and clients in mind, those who are seeking ways to boost their flagging mental, physical and spiritual resources. And now they are available to you too in this practical and adaptable guide.
With easy life hacks for improving your overall health and well-being that take as little as ten minutes a day, From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram empowers you to rise above your struggles and conquer your challenges.
This holistic approach to self-improvement is the ultimate guide to finding balance, peace and purpose. So don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and insightful teachers of our time.
In Highly Flawed Individual, thirty-year-old eternal bachelor Archie Flynn has it all: a successful finance career, a beautiful terrace home in Sydney’s highly sought-after Rocks district, and a thriving sex life that James Bond would envy. In other words, life is perfect.
Until, the stunning Jezebel Ekas, an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, enters his life. Jezebel is a woman far superior to Archie in so many ways. When their paths cross, the life Archie thought so perfect is quickly turned upside down. Smart, funny, strong-willed, this is the woman he wants to settle down with, but she won’t fall easily for his usual lines and his promiscuous past is about to catch up with him.
Desperate to date Jezebel but unwilling to let her know that he just caught a rare and exotic, un-diagnosed sexually transmitted infection, Archie must go against his every instinct. Rather than seducing her he must do everything he can to not sleep with Jezebel, including lying to her.
Tim Roberts’ debut novel takes a hard and honest look at the “modern” man who might not be quite as cool and sexy as he thinks. With a knowing nod and a self-deprecating humor that draws you in, Roberts details Archie and Jezebel’s whirlwind, almost-but-not-quite, romance.
AUTHOR BIO
Tim Roberts is the author of Goodbye Office, Hello World! and the forthcoming graphic novel Killer Sexbot. When he is not writing, Tim loves traveling, exploring new places, or seeking out his next destination. This is his first novel.
Genre: Non-fiction – Essay. Family & Relationships. African & African American Studies. Women’s Studies
Pages: 128
Publisher: Howling Bird Press
BACK OF THE BOOK
Powerful and lyrical essays from a new and noteworthy poet and fiction writer. Morgan Christie’s new book explores current social themes of race, gender inequity, socioeconomic disparities. How do experiences define us when viewed through a Boolean Logic lens, where sums do not always equal their parts? These essays intertwine sport, family, and community and how identities are shaped through lineage and the lessons we take from them.
MY REVIEW
Non-Fiction is not my go to type of book to read however I found myself enjoying the various topics within the book.
My favourite was paper gun because it brought back memories from my childhood. My brother and I were allowed toy guns but many friends weren’t so we used to play in the woods using sticks as guns.
This is a great book to dip into and I found it to be very thought or memory provoking.
AUTHOR BIO:
Morgan Christie’s work has appeared in Room, Hawai’i Review, Sport Literate, and elsewhere. She is the author of four poetry chapbooks and her full-length short story manuscript ‘These Bodies’ (Tolsun Books, 2020) was nominated for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award in fiction. Her poetry chapbook ‘when they come’ was released by Black Sunflowers Press (2021) and was featured in the Forward Arts Foundation’s National Poetry Day exhibit. She is the 2022 Arc Poetry Poem of the Year Winner and her collection ‘People Without Wings’ is the winner of the 2022 Digging Chapbook Series Prize (Digging Press, 2023). Her essay collection, ‘Boolean Logic’ is the winner of the Howling Bird Book Prize (2023) and her novella ‘Liddle Deaths’ (Stillhouse Press) is due out in 2024.
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