Nemesis (Alpine Warrior Book 7)
by Peter Darman 

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Book 7 of 7: Alpine Warrior
Leon Muller is now the most formidable mercenary leader in all Christendom and a powerbroker in Hungary. With a sharp mind and a fierce spirit, he commands a loyal group of soldiers renowned for their strategic brilliance and unmatched tactical skills. But his band of mercenaries is not just a group of fighters but a brotherhood forged in the fires of battle, a mighty instrument victorious on battlefields in Italy, Thrace, Wallachia and Hungary.

But now, after the Ottoman hordes have been defeated, Leon finds himself in a Hungary rife with political turmoil and shifting alliances and must navigate a treacherous path. He and his men deserve peace but instead face never-ending war. They find themselves fighting an alliance that has powerful allies. For pulling the strings of his foes are the Habsburgs, the sworn enemies of the Swiss people who rule vast tracts of territory in the Holy Roman Empire and are determined to annihilate the Alpine warriors. ‘Nemesis’ sees the Leon and his friends fighting for their lives against implacable enemies in a war where no quarter is asked for, or given.

The Stuff of Nightmares
by James L. Rickard

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Here are stories to read alone, late at night. Witches, Warlocks, other-worldly monsters, soldiers, and civilians. They're all here. IF YOU DARE!

The House on Cedar Ridge (Cedar Ridge Hills Museum Series Book 1)
by Pamela Ackerson

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Book 1 of 3: Cedar Ridge Hills Museum Series
A mysterious ivory fan, a surprise marriage, and the suspicion a witch was among them…

In the great house of Cedar Ridge, secrets whispered along the shadowed corridors and hidden crevices. The morning sunlight upon the walls of the museum cast a deceiving appearance of serenity. An enigmatic ivory fan holds the key to a tale most extraordinary. A rushed marriage, shrouded in secrecy, sets the stage for a saga of mystique and time-bending adventure. Whispers warning of a witches send ripples through Locke Bay, as the townsfolk are drawn to the allure of the unknown.

Pamela Ackerson weaves a narrative that transcends the bounds of time, inviting readers to unravel the enigma. Embark on this journey, where the past and present collide, and the thrill of discovery awaits within the pages of her latest masterpiece.

Assassin's Obsession: Spicy Forced Proximity Italian Mafia Romance (Syndicate Rules Book 7)
by Lucy Monroe

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Book 7 of 7: Syndicate Rules
Danger and passion collide when the Sicilian mafia tries to undermine the new American Godfather of the Cosa Nostra in this spicy mafia romance by internationally bestselling author Lucy Monroe.

Candi
Somehow, I caught the attention of the most dangerous man in New York. They call him the Angel of Death, but I'm starting to think he's my guardian angel.

Until he kidnaps me, and brings my mom and sister to live in the mansion he bought for us to share as a couple before we even met!

Angelo
I kill without remorse. Some believe that makes me a psychopath. I know the truth. I'm a sociopath because I can feel. Loyalty. Fury. Lust.

Halloween, the night of tricks and treats, my Candi witnesses something she shouldn’t and I run out of time. She thinks I've kidnapped her and hijacked her family. But soon she'll realize this is just the way things are supposed to be.

And when danger comes knocking, I'll do anything to protect her and la famiglia.

Creating a better climate future: How you can start solving climate change in 5 minutes a day
by Philip Kent-Hughes 

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Are you ready to take meaningful action on climate change? This book explains how you can join millions of people already making a positive impact.

Using his expertise in emergency management, the author provides practical steps to solve climate change that you can apply in your daily life.

IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL:
• Learn how to promote system change by influencing corporations to reduce their emissions now.
• Discover enjoyable ways to communicate and connect with others, while creating community and increasing momentum for change.
• Receive a FREE Climate Action Guide to help you take action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (download).
• Learn how to achieve sustainable living.
• Find out how to replace feelings of despair with a sense of personal empowerment which restores your confidence in our shared future.

Imagine a future where you don't just witness the climate crisis—but participate in shaping a sustainable future. When we join the rising tide of people acting on the climate crisis, we will generate an unstoppable momentum that will change the direction of corporations, and even economies.

This guide that can help you take your first step towards creating meaningful action in just five minutes a day.

Open Season: Book One of the critically-acclaimed Seasons Mystery Series
by Maryann Miller

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Open Season - considered by some readers as "Lethal Weapon" set in Dallas with female leads - introduces two women homicide detectives, Sarah Kingsly and Angel Johnson. Amid racial tensions and the deadly-force controversy sweeping the city, they are unlikely and unwilling partners.

The pairing is better PR than policy.

Their first case, dubbed the Mall Murders, begins with the death of a maintenance worker at an upscale shopping mall, followed closely by the murder of a security guard at another mall. The final murder victim is a young window dresser whose body is left like a mannequin behind the glass of an exclusive boutique at the Galleria Mall.

In this police procedural mystery, the women follow the trail of a killer until it comes close to home, and they have to decide if they can be partners or not.

Free Excerpts on No Fixed Truth #Substack by Steve Schmale 🏖️On The Beach

Twenty-something Lenny Decker is a man of few plans, and he seems to like it that way. Bumming around a sleepy California beach town, Lenny appears to live a life of Zen-like slacker simplicity. His days and nights are a seemingly endless loop of visits to the local bar and pick-up basketball games, punctuated by long stretches in his apartment with only a twelve pack, a bong, and a TV of questionable quality for company.

But Lenny has a thing or two to deal with: a near brush with success in his past has left him running for the comfort of a life where the stakes aren't just low, they're non-existent. Then there's the woman who sees past Lenny's stoned exterior and is challenging him in ways he hasn't been tested in years.

Will Lenny rise to the occasion, or will he keep flipping the channel?

Set against the backdrop of the lazy California coast, populated with a cast of unforgettable characters, and replete with examples of some of life's crueler--yet hilarious--ironies, On the Beach is a compelling story of what happens when one young man's dreams bump up against his reality.

Big Bad Boss: Midnight (Werewolves of Wall Street Book 1) 
by Renee Rose , Lee Savino

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RULE #1 OF WALL STREET: DON’T HUNT WHAT YOU CANNOT EAT.
I’m the king of the business world. The Alpha of my pack. No one dares challenge me.
Except my new assistant.

She questions me to my face and calls me Big Bad Boss behind my back. When I give her an order, she asks me why, with all my billions, I can’t afford some manners.

Worse, the little human smells like temptation. She dresses to kill, and I want to sink my teeth into her.

One day my control’s going to snap, and a wolf never stops hunting until he’s claimed his prey.

Midnight is book one in the Big Bad Boss trilogy. It features a billionaire boss-hole wolf shifter and his freakishly smart assistant set in the Bad Boy Alpha world created by Renee Rose and Lee Savino.

A Phantom In The Flames
by Willis Downe

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In "A Phantom in the Flames" by Willis Downe, readers are transported to a haunting world devastated by a deadly pandemic. Travelling from war torn East Africa to the hills of central and southern New York, the story revolves around Baldwin, recounting two tumultuous periods in his life. As the plague forces the new world war to grind to a halt, Baldwin must navigate through a desert filled with bodies during the third wave of the outbreak, trying to get home with his humanity intact. Many years later he lives a solitary life in a hollowed-out world, still reeling from the one two punch of war and the seemingly never-ending plague. This existence is interrupted by vile forces that push the old soldier back into action.

Downe's writing skillfully combines vivid descriptions with character interactions, painting a harrowing picture of a post-apocalyptic world where survival is both physical and emotional. Filled with suspense and determination, the story takes readers on a thrilling journey through a ravaged landscape.

The Orbriallis Institute: Lost Grove: Part Two
by Charlotte Zang , Alex Knudsen

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The suspenseful and chilling conclusion to the award-winning Lost Grove: Part One.

Nestled among the ancient redwoods, on the fringes of the quaint yet haunted Victorian town of Lost Grove, looms the formidable Orbriallis Institute—a beacon of medical innovation shrouded in secrets. Within its hallowed halls, Dr. Neil Owens reigns, a figure both revered and reviled for his relentless pursuit of scientific advancement. Behind closed doors, whispers of his manic obsession with unraveling the mysteries of human genetics and the unexplained echo through the corridors.

As Seth navigates the treacherous terrain of deception and betrayal, a haunting question looms—could the illustrious Orbriallis Institute be entangled in Sarah's demise and the abduction of a young boy? Or is someone orchestrating an evil scheme, poised to watch the institute crumble? With danger lurking around every corner, Seth must rely on his wits and the help of his newfound allies as he races to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Readers who love the eerie, unsettling mystery of Stephen King’s The Outsider and the paranormal quirks of Mary Stone’s Shadow Island FBI Mystery serieswill enjoy this twisty, taut thriller.

The Golden Manuscripts: A Multicultural Literary Novel of WWII Art Theft, Identity 
by Evy Journey 

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Silver Medal, Global Book Awards, Historical Fiction--Medieval
Finalist, International Book Awards, Cross-Genre Fiction
Finalist, Self-Publishing Review (SPR) Awards

The Unusual Sale of Rare Medieval Manuscripts, a Young Student Yearning to Belong, and the Shadowy Crimes that Fuel the World of Art Collecting.
Clarissa Martinez has lived in seven countries, yet belongs to none.
An Art Practice Major attending graduate school in Berkeley, Clarissa is desperate to rediscover her roots and connect with her Asian and Caucasian heritage, but she feels unmoored chasing a sense of belonging that continually eludes her.

After reconnecting with Nathan, a fascinating doctor-cum-journalist she used to know, the pair are quickly plunged into a cross-continental hunt for the manuscripts’ provenance that will take them into the dark underbelly of the art world.

Dig into the riveting historical details, page-turning suspense, and profound themes of identity and the desire to belong in this dual timeline mystery inspired by the real-life theft of medieval manuscript illuminations during World War II. Perfect for fans of Charlie Lovette, Geraldine Brooks and Umberto Eco.