Monday, January 6, 2025

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books 2025-01-07

Mel Robbins - The Let Them Theory artwork The Let Them Theory
A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About
Mel Robbins
Genre: Self-Improvement
Price: $23.99
Publish Date: December 24, 2024
Publisher: Hay House
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

#1 New York Times Bestseller #1 Sunday Times Bestseller #1 Amazon Bestseller #1 Audible Bestseller A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words— Let Them —will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it. In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory , Mel Robbins— New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you'll realize how much energy and time you've been wasting trying to control the wrong things—at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals—and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve. Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way. Learn how to: · Stop wasting energy on things you can't control · Stop comparing yourself to other people · Break free from fear and self-doubt · Release the grip of people's expectations · Build the best friendships of your life · Create the love you deserve · Pursue what truly matters to you with confidence · Build resilience against everyday stressors and distractions · Define your own path to success, joy, and fulfillment . . . and so much more. The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential. Order your copy of The Let Them Theory now and discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words.



Kate Quinn - The Rose Code artwork The Rose Code
A Novel
Kate Quinn
Genre: Historical Fiction
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: March 09, 2021
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

Don’t miss the thrilling new novel from Kate Quinn, The Briar Club, coming July 9th! “The reigning queen of historical fiction” -- Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue   The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network returns with another heart-stopping World War II story of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over. 1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla is the girl who has everything—beauty, wealth, and the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses—but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, and puts her fluent German to use as a translator of decoded enemy secrets. Imperious self-made Mab, product of east-end London poverty, works the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and looks for a socially advantageous husband. Both Osla and Mab are quick to see the potential in local village spinster Beth, whose shyness conceals a brilliant facility with puzzles, and soon Beth spreads her wings as one of the Park’s few female cryptanalysts. But war, loss, and the impossible pressure of secrecy will tear the three apart. 1947. As the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip whips post-war Britain into a fever, three friends-turned-enemies are reunited by a mysterious encrypted letter--the key to which lies buried in the long-ago betrayal that destroyed their friendship and left one of them confined to an asylum. A mysterious traitor has emerged from the shadows of their Bletchley Park past, and now Osla, Mab, and Beth must resurrect their old alliance and crack one last code together. But each petal they remove from the rose code brings danger--and their true enemy--closer...



Rebecca Yarros - Onyx Storm artwork Onyx Storm
Rebecca Yarros
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $16.99
Expected Publish Date: January 21, 2025
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Seller: Macmillan

After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him . Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic . And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming...and not everyone can survive its wrath. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame Book #3 Onyx Storm



J. S. Cooper - The Inappropriate Bachelors Boxset artwork The Inappropriate Bachelors Boxset
J. S. Cooper
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: June 16, 2021
Publisher: J. S. Cooper
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

The Inappropriate Bachelors Boxset features five full length books. To The Rude Guy in Apartment Five To My Arrogant Boss To My First and Last One Night Stand To My Brother's Cocky Best Friend To My Immature Ex Boyfriend To The Rude Guy in Apartment Five, I'm glad you're happy to have moved into a new apartment, but no: I do not want to have a beer with you. I do not want to have a nude sleepover. I do not want to make you breakfast, lunch or dinner, no matter how many lap dances you promise to give me. I do not need you to serenade me through the walls at 1am. And no, I have no interest in letting you take me on a date. Sincerely, Magnolia Allen P.S. And no, I do not want to know how many accents you can growl in during intimate moments. How is that even a thing? P. P. S. Also, you will never find me standing naked in your living room ever again, so please stop leaving lingerie packages on my welcome mat. *** To My Arrogant Boss To Mr. Tate Howard, You are quite possibly the most infuriating, annoying and grumpy man I've ever met in my life. I know you think that you're God's gift to women, but I have a secret to let you in on: you're not. You're God's gift to yourself. Get over your wanna-be cool surfer self and grow up. I thought it was time that someone addressed your big head and told you straight to your face that you're not all that. Just because you have an Ivy league education doesn't mean you're the smartest man in the world. In fact, I'm not even sure if you would have gotten in if you didn't have rich parents. Yes, I went there. Every woman doesn't want to sleep with you and I'm sure you're not even good in bed. And I'm someone that would know. From, Your Secret Not Admirer *** To My First and Last One Night Stand To Marco (No, I'm not going to add Polo), Last night was a mistake. A big mistake. Or should I say small? I don't want to hurt your ego. I should have listened to your sister. You're insufferable and rude and far too cocky. Don't worry. I won't be telling anyone what happened because as far as I'm concerned it never did. Please stop calling me. I do not need to come and collect my bra from you. Or the t-shirt you lent me to sleep in when I got cold. And no, that one act doesn't make you a gentleman. Far from it. Also, I do not need to have your smell near me to fall asleep. In fact, your shirt does the opposite. It gives me nightmares. Millie P.S. No, I do not want a repeat of last night at my office. I don't care if that's your fantasy or not. Stop texting me your fantasies, by the way. P.P.S. The texts I sent you this morning were drunk texts. I was still hungover. Do not construe them as anything else. P.P.P.S. Could you have given me any more love bites? There was no need to "mark your territory" because I am not yours!  



Louise Douglas - The Sea House artwork The Sea House
A BRAND NEW utterly spellbinding mystery from Louise Douglas
Louise Douglas
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: November 05, 2024
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Seller: Boldwood Books Ltd

The latest unforgettable, unputdownable novel from the Richard and Judy NUMBER ONE bestseller. A mysterious bequest and the legacy of a tragic love – only one person can unravel the hidden secrets of the past before it’s too late… When Elisabeth Quemener dies she leaves a small parcel with the instructions that it must only be opened by Astrid Oake. The trouble is, no one knows who Astrid Oake is… Elisabeth’s family turn to Touissants detective agency for help but, when Mila Shepherd and Carter Jackson try to track Astrid down, their frustration soon mounts. Their only clue is a photo of two young women holding the hands of a tiny child. The women are smiling but Mila is haunted by the sadness in their eyes. Is this Astrid and Elisabeth and if so, who is the child? And why are there signs everywhere in Elisabeth’s home that the old woman was frightened despite her living a quiet life with no known enemies? As Elisabeth and Astrid’s story slowly unfolds, Mila feels the walls of her home The Sea House closing in. And as the secrets finally begin to reveal themselves, she is ever more determined to carry out Elisabeth’s final wishes. Because what is inside that unprepossessing parcel might just save a life… Louise Douglas is back in the Brittany seaside town of Morranez with a heart-stopping, heart-breaking, brilliantly written and utterly compelling mystery. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Eve Chase and Lucinda Riley. ‘I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick.’ Nicola Cornick Readers love Louise Douglas: ‘I love reading Louise Douglas. If I pick it up to read, I need to make sure I have at least an hour of spare time as I just don't want to put it down.’ ‘A gripping story, so well told and filled with the unexpected, but with real depth and emotion – I really loved it, and would highly recommend it to others.’ ‘Intelligent, beautifully-written story. So tense I couldn't stop reading, this is one of those books that takes you right out of your head.’ ‘Douglas's stunning prose lifted this book above others, and the storyline was engaging from the off. Easy to see why this author is a best seller. Loved it.’ Praise for Louise Douglas: 'I loved The Lost Notebook so much! From the opening lines, I was drawn in to a gripping story, beautifully written and so cleverly orchestrated. I rooted for the main character, I held my breath at the denouement and as for the climax of the book - just wow. Highly recommended.' Judy Leigh 'Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book.' Milly Johnson 'A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read.' Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress 'Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.’ Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress 'A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read' Rachel Hore on The House by the Sea 'The perfect combination of page-turning thriller and deeply emotional family story. Superb’ Nicola Cornick on The House by the Sea



Carrie Ann Ryan - The Forever Rule artwork The Forever Rule
Carrie Ann Ryan
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: January 06, 2025
Publisher: Pink Ink Books
Seller: Carrie Silverstein

What happens when the man you’d thought could be the one turns out to be your new boss? Blakely The moment I met Aston Cage, I knew my life had changed. A single dance later, we’re both all in. Until he ghosted me. Then my boss fires me for dancing with the enemy. Three months later, working for the Cages is my last resort. Now I’ll work beside him day by day, trying not to let my feelings take control. It’s heaven and hell. Except I’m starting to think there’s a part of this story I’m missing… Aston I made myself walk away from Blakely after my family’s dirty laundry hit the news. My father’s secret family complicates everything. In order to keep our inheritance intact, we’re forced to do monthly dinners with both sides of the family—the brothers I grew up with and the new set of siblings we never knew about. An additional obstacle: Blakely is my new sister’s best friend. Meaning the moment I give into temptation, I not only risk the woman I’m falling for, but the family legacy just starting to reveal itself. But Blakley is worth it. I just have to prove I am as well.



Nora Roberts - Gabriel's Angel artwork Gabriel's Angel
Nora Roberts
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: April 20, 2021
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, Gabriel’s Angel tells the heartwarming story of a recluse receiving the gift of love to brighten his holiday season—and his life. Tragedy drove Gabriel Bradley into isolation. A secluded cabin, far from those who failed him, provides the shelter his broken heart requires to heal and the space he needs to nurture his works of art. Then in the midst of a blizzard, a very pregnant Laura Malone appears on his doorstep, shivering from more than the cold. His mysterious, beautiful guest—willing to risk her life to protect her unborn child—is clearly in danger. And as Gabriel reluctantly cares for Laura, she returns his attentions with affection and passion, restoring his ability to hope, dream, and to love once again.



Valerie Keogh - The Wives artwork The Wives
A BRAND NEW deliciously shocking thriller from Valerie Keogh for 2025
Valerie Keogh
Genre: Family Fiction & Literature
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: November 06, 2024
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Seller: Boldwood Books Ltd

A brand new story from Number One bestselling author Valerie Keogh. An explosive NEW thriller that will leave you shocked! Meet The Wives... Lies, secrets, deadly decisions… When Natasha meets Daniel, she knows her life is made. Rich, handsome and charming, Daniel will make the perfect husband. Even if she won’t make the perfect wife… She is thrilled when Daniel suggests an all-expenses paid cruise for Natasha, her friends, Barbara, Tracy Ann and Michelle, and their husbands. What better way to show everyone that Natasha has finally made it? But as the ship sets sail, she learns that far from being the perfect husband, Daniel has terrible secrets that are about to be revealed. And each of the wives has their own reasons for wanting him dead. This trip might cost more than any of them ever imagined… A gripping new story from the psych thriller queen that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, J.A. Baker and Sue Watson. Readers LOVE Valerie Keogh! ‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien 'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Bestselling author Anita Waller 'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Bestselling author, Keri Beevis 'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review



James Patterson & Brian Sitts - Holmes Is Missing artwork Holmes Is Missing
Patterson's Most-Requested Sequel Ever
James Patterson & Brian Sitts
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $19.99
Publish Date: January 06, 2025
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

“Best-selling author James Patterson populates his murder-mystery novels with cold-blooded killers and smart detectives” ( USA Today ). In  Holmes is Missing , PI Brendan Holmes has committed the perfect crime—he’s made himself disappear.   Success has come quickly to Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations. The New York City agency led by three detectives—Brendan Holmes, “the brain,” Margaret Marple, “the eyes,” and Auguste Poe, the “muscle”—with famous names and mysterious pasts is one major case away from cementing its professional reputation.    But as a series of child abductions tests the PIs’ legendary skills, the cerebral Holmes’s absence leaves a gaping hole in the agency roster.    Only by closing ranks and solving the mystery within can they recover all that’s been lost.



K. M. Ashman - The Mummies of the Reich artwork The Mummies of the Reich
K. M. Ashman
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: November 21, 2019
Publisher: Canelo
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

To stop a terrifying plot of global proportions, a Nazi secret must be unearthed in this time-shift thriller by the author of The Vestal Conspiracy . When a 100-year-old crucifix is discovered around the neck of a 500-year-old mummy, special investigator Brandon Walker once more calls on the expertise of librarian and researcher India Summers to solve the mystery. They soon discover that there is far more to this than a cruel hoax—and that the crucifix is linked to Hitler’s SS. The secrets India and Brandon begin to uncover are fiercely protected by a secretive group of dangerous men. They will stop at nothing to find the most powerful and dangerous artifact of all time, known simply as the Icon.



Nancey Cummings - Aliens and Outlaws: Collected Stories artwork Aliens and Outlaws: Collected Stories
Nancey Cummings
Genre: Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: November 08, 2024
Publisher: Menura Press
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Reazus Prime is a hard planet. Once a prison, it was abandoned once the mines dried up and the Overlords could no longer turn a profit off the prisoners. Now it’s a haven for outlaws, pirates, and anyone holding a grudge against authority. It’s isolated, alone, and the only ships coming are the worst sort. One such ship carrying a cargo of abducted human women, explodes in orbit. A lucky few were ejected in pods, only to crash on the outlaw planet. Now the race is on to find and claim the human females. Aliens and Outlaws contains three complete novels: Alien's Challenge, Alien's Heart, and Alien's Luck. Each story is packed with adventure, humor, and steam.



Howard Norman - The Bird Artist artwork The Bird Artist
A Novel
Howard Norman
Genre: Literary Fiction
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: April 01, 2007
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Howard Norman's The Bird Artist , the first book of his Canadian trilogy, begins in 1911. Its narrator, Fabian Vas is a bird artist: He draws and paints the birds of Witless Bay, his remote Newfoundland coastal village home. In the first paragraph of his tale Fabian reveals that he has murdered the village lighthouse keeper, Botho August. Later, he confesses who and what drove him to his crime--a measured, profoundly engrossing story of passion, betrayal, guilt, and redemption between men and women. The Bird Artist is a 1994 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.



Judith Arnold - Color Me a Rainbow (Book 2 Magic Jukebox Series) artwork Color Me a Rainbow (Book 2 Magic Jukebox Series)
Judith Arnold
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: July 15, 2024
Publisher: Judith Arnold Inc
Seller: Lachesis Publishing Inc

When she finds herself homeless after breaking up with her boyfriend, artist Emma Glendon accepts her best friend’s invitation to share a rental house in Brogan’s Point. But their absentee landlord, Max Tarloff, has come to town from his home in San Francisco to sell the house, which will mean evicting his tenants. Max is a high-tech brainiac and a self-made millionnaire. Emma is a painter and a free spirit. They have nothing in common—except the jukebox, which plays “Color Me a Rainbow” and forces them to recognize their own colors, hues that can match and blend magnificently, if the magic of the jukebox has its way.



Rebecca Yarros - Fourth Wing artwork Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: May 02, 2023
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Seller: Macmillan

A #1 New York Times bestseller • TV series in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society • Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine's Best Books of 2023 "Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros' Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy." — Booklist , starred review " Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you've never read before." ―#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders . But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant. She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise. Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret. Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die . The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame



Shari Franke - The House of My Mother artwork The House of My Mother
A Daughter's Quest for Freedom
Shari Franke
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Price: $20.99
Expected Publish Date: January 07, 2025
Publisher: Gallery Books
Seller: Simon & Schuster Canada

From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers , which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface—Ruby’s wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined. As the family’s YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Ruby’s delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime. Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: “Finally.” For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her family’s devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandt’s cultish life coaching program, “ConneXions.” No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mother’s cruelty.



Pierre Berton - Vimy artwork Vimy
Pierre Berton
Genre: Military History
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: November 19, 2012
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

The bestselling, award-winning author of The American Invasion of Canada “has given great drama and immediacy to that turning point in Canadian history” ( Maclean’s ). On Easter Monday 1917 with a blizzard blowing in their faces, the four divisions of the Canadian Corps in France seized and held the best-defended German bastion on the Western Front—the muddy scarp of Vimy Ridge. The British had failed to take the Ridge, and so had the French who had lost 150,000 men in the attempt. Yet these magnificent colonial troops did so in a morning at the cost of only 10,000 casualties. The author recounts this remarkable feat of arms with both pace and style. He has gathered many personal accounts from soldiers who fought at Vimy. He describes the commanders and the men, the organization and the training, and above all notes the thorough preparation for the attack from which the British General Staff could have learned much. The action is placed within the context both of the Battle of Arras, of which this attack was part, and as a milestone in the development of Canada as a nation. “This wonderful book brings to life the amazing men who came across the Atlantic nearly a century ago and won a famous victory which helped change a nation forever . . . the wonderful prose of Pierre Berton is all from the heart and you should share in it.” — War History Online “The cinematic writing plunks the reader in the midst of the actual battle, and a judicious use of quotes from soldiers’ diaries and letters helps provide a ground-level perspective.” — Quill & Quire



Patrick Robinson - Scimitar SL-2 artwork Scimitar SL-2
Patrick Robinson
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: October 13, 2009
Publisher: HarperCollins
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Terrorists aim to create a mega-tsunami with a nuclear missile in this military thriller by the New York Times –bestselling author of Barracuda 945 . Amid the Canary Islands lies the massive crater of the volcano Cumbre Vieja. Scientists theorize that one day the volcano will erupt, triggering a series of events that will lead to a tsunami higher than any in recorded history. This mega-tsunami, with waves of more than 150 feet in height, would ravage Europe, Africa, and ultimately the East Coast of the United States, causing immeasurable loss of life and destruction . . . After Professor Paul Landon, the world’s most prominent geophysicist, is found with a bullet in his head, it is discovered that Ravi Rashood—America’s nemesis and the former SAS officer who is now the head of Hamas—has hatched a diabolical plot against the West: to fire a nuclear-tipped guided cruise missile—Scimitar SL-2, named for the curved sword of the Muslim warrior Saladin—into Cumbre Vieja. U.S. Admiral Arnold Morgan, the retired National Security Adviser, and the Pentagon know it’s not a joke when Rashood, accompanied once again by his wife, the Palestinian Shakira, explodes Mount St. Helens. Morgan knows something even more horrific is to come. But stopping them won’t be easy. Rashood and his Hamas crew are deep in the ocean, in an undetectable sub, which he managed to procure from Russia via communist China. Perhaps worse, a new president, a weak-willed liberal in the White House, worries about taking a stand. As the terrorists’ deadline approaches, the newly implemented and unseasoned National Security team must consider the unthinkable. They must assume the daunting task of organizing a mass relocation of major population centers along the East Coast to safer ground. Morgan once again finds himself at the center of a desperate cat-and-mouse chase, battling his greatest enemy yet as he races against time to locate the silent underwater marauder and stop Rashood before the unimaginable happens . . . With his trademark authentic research and grasp of military hardware, geopolitics, and cutting-edge science, Patrick Robinson is at the top of his game with this tale. Praise for Scimitar S-2 “What Robinson does do . . . is tell a great story, and tell it well, and scare the living vinegar out of you along the way. . . . Scimitar S-2 may well be the most frightening book you will read all year.” —Bookreporter.com



Anne Tyler - A Spool of Blue Thread artwork A Spool of Blue Thread
Anne Tyler
Genre: Literary Fiction
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: February 10, 2015
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

From the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning author a brilliantly observed, joyful and wrenching, funny and true new novel that reveals, as only she can, the very nature of a family's life.      "It was a beautiful, breezy, yellow-and-green afternoon." This is the way Abby Whitshank always begins the story of how she fell in love with Red that day in July 1959. The whole family--their two daughters and two sons, their grandchildren, even their faithful old dog--is on the porch, listening contentedly as Abby tells the tale they have heard so many times before. And yet this gathering is different too: Abby and Red are growing older, and decisions must be made about how best to look after them, and the fate of the house so lovingly built by Red's father. Brimming with the luminous insight, humor, and compassion that are Anne Tyler's hallmarks, this capacious novel takes us across three generations of the Whitshanks, their shared stories and long-held secrets, all the unguarded and richly lived moments that combine to define who and what they are as a family.



Jessie Clever - The Duke and the Lady artwork The Duke and the Lady
Jessie Clever
Genre: Historical Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: November 19, 2020
Publisher: Someday Lady Publishing LLC
Seller: Someday Lady Publishing LLC

Lady Louisa Darby blames herself for her mother’s death when the Darby sisters were still so young and has dedicated her life to ensuring her sisters’ happiness. So when she’s lured into a compromising situation that will endanger her youngest sister’s chance at a happy marriage, Louisa will do whatever is necessary to protect her family’s reputation and save her sister’s chance at the future she deserves. Even if it means marrying the Beastly Duke. Sebastian Fielding, the Duke of Waverly, has spent years cultivating his reputation as the Beastly Duke to ensure he’ll never make the mistake of falling in love and repeating his father’s fatal mistake. But when honor calls on him to marry Lady Louisa Darby, his best intentions may not be good enough. For not even a beast can withstand the charms of the belle of the ball. The Duke and the Lady is the second book in the steamy, heart-stopping historical romance series, The Unwanted Dukes. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download The Duke and the Lady today.



Eileen Thornton - Vengeance On Tyneside artwork Vengeance On Tyneside
Eileen Thornton
Genre: Women Sleuths
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: December 13, 2021
Publisher: Next Chapter
Seller: PublishDrive Inc.

Two young women are stabbed to death in Tyneside. But what's the connection? After a trip to the coast, Agnes Lockwood is shocked when she finds a young woman tucked away behind the litter bins in Newcastle Central Station. DCI Alan Johnson and Sergeant Andrews quickly set up an investigation. They soon learn that this is only the first case of its kind, when another stabbing takes place on the Newcastle quayside. Naturally, Agnes is keen to help with the investigation. DCI Johnson insists that she stays away from the case, but Agnes has never been a woman to be put off so easily.



Rebecca Yarros - Iron Flame artwork Iron Flame
Rebecca Yarros
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: November 07, 2023
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Seller: Macmillan

Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! TV series now in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. Accolades for Fourth Wing Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 ( Fourth Wing and Iron Flame ) • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award, semi-finalist • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine's Best Books of 2023 “The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The second year is when the rest of us lose our humanity.” —Xaden Riorson Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules . But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College—and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Fourth Wing Book #2 Iron Flame



India Kells - Midnight Deception artwork Midnight Deception
Midlife Romantic Suspense
India Kells
Genre: Military Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: October 14, 2024
Publisher: Publication Serpentine
Seller: IMMATERIEL.FR

At forty- five years old, Sabrina Henry has mastered the art of invisibility . By day, she hides behind dowdy spectacles and drab clothes, seamlessly executing her role as the indispensable assistant to Brent Fraser, a billionaire CEO with a reputation as cold as he is brilliant. But beneath this plain facade lies a secret: by night, Sabrina transforms into Nightshade, the mesmerizing emcee at The Gilded Lily, an exclusive burlesque club. When Sabrina’s son, Corey, unknowingly plunges them into peril by borrowing money from a lethal loan shark, her two worlds threaten to collide. As her son’s debt triggers a series of dangerous events, Sabrina finds herself teetering on the edge of exposure and harm. With Brent unaware of her double life yet inexplicably drawn to the capable yet elusive Sabrina, tensions rise. As they navigate workplace challenges and sinister threats, Sabrina’s carefully balanced secrets begin to unravel. She must rely on her own strength and Brent’s unexpected protective streak to navigate a deadly cat-and-mouse game against Hans Bird and uncover a tapestry of deception that runs deadly deep. In a world where every move is a gamble, and every glance could reveal the truth, Sabrina faces a heart-wrenching decision: can she trust Brent with her secrets to save her family, and will he discover her true identity before it’s too late? Or will their burgeoning love be extinguished by the very shadows they’re trying to escape? If you are looking for a midlife romantic suspense novel that will leave you breathless, dive into Midnight Deception today!



Lucy Foley - The Hunting Party artwork The Hunting Party
A Novel
Lucy Foley
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: February 12, 2019
Publisher: William Morrow
Seller: Harper Collins Canada Limited

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “My favorite kind of whodunit, kept me guessing all the way through, and reminiscent of Agatha Christie at her best -- with an extra dose of acid.” -- Alex Michaelides, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Silent Patient Everyone's invited...everyone's a suspect... During the languid days of the Christmas break, a group of thirtysomething friends from Oxford meet to welcome in the New Year together, a tradition they began as students ten years ago. For this vacation, they’ve chosen an idyllic and isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands—the perfect place to get away and unwind by themselves. The trip begins innocently enough: admiring the stunning if foreboding scenery, champagne in front of a crackling fire, and reminiscences about the past. But after a decade, the weight of secret resentments has grown too heavy for the group’s tenuous nostalgia to bear. Amid the boisterous revelry of New Year’s Eve, the cord holding them together snaps, just as a historic blizzard seals the lodge off from the outside world. Two days later, on New Year’s Day, one of them is dead. . . and another of them did it. Keep your friends close, the old adage says. But how close is too close? DON'T BE LEFT OUT. JOIN THE PARTY NOW.



Callie Hart - Quicksilver artwork Quicksilver
Callie Hart
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: September 10, 2024
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! The global phenomenon by Callie Hart--a highly addicting enemies-to-lovers Romantasy with razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance--now has an embossed cover, silver foiling, and an updated interior design.  Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate. Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen’s reservoirs for as long as she can remember. In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn’t much a girl wouldn’t do for a glass of water. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone. When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently reopens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares…but it turns out they’re real, and Saeris has landed right in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed. The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist’s magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him… or her. Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he’s the only way Saeris is going to make it home. Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details... N.B. Quicksilver contains depictions of graphic violence/adult situations and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author's website.



Tracy Kidder - Old Friends artwork Old Friends
Tracy Kidder
Genre: Family & Relationships
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: May 20, 2014
Publisher: RosettaBooks
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

A Pulitzer Prize–winning author’s “touching, funny and inspiring” true story of daily life in a New England nursing home ( The New York Times ).   Ninety-year-old Lou quit school after the eighth grade, worked for the rest of his life, and stayed with the same woman for nearly seventy years. Seventy-two-year-old Joe was chief probation officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, holds a law degree, and has faced the death of a son and the raising of a mentally challenged daughter. Now, the two men are roommates in a nursing home. Despite coming from very different backgrounds, the two become close friends.   Focusing on these two men as well as introducing us to the other aging residents of Linda Manor in Northampton, Massachusetts, literary journalist Tracy Kidder examines the sorrows and joys of growing older and the universal struggle to find meaning in the face of mortality. From the New York Times –bestselling author and National Book Award–winning author of The Soul of a New Machine , this is an extraordinary look inside an often-hidden world.   “As in his Pulitzer Prize-winning The Soul of a New Machine , House , and the best-selling Among Schoolchildren , Kidder reveals his extraordinary talent as a storyteller by taking the potentially unpalatable subject of life in a nursing home and making it into a highly readable, engrossing account.” — Library Journal   “Rich detail and true-to-the-ear dialogue let the brave and determined elderly speak for themselves—and for the continually surprising potential of the human spirit.” — Kirkus Reviews