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Crime Fiction
Beachdaze (Peter Clancy Series)
By TW Lawless
Only a heart attack could make Peter Clancy leave his beloved London and his work as an investigative journalist. He moves to a quiet coastal town in Australia, the perfect place to write a new book. When authorities show no interest in investigating reports of a number of unexplained deaths, Peter is keen to get involved.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Detective Mysteries
Trouble in Nuala (The Inspector de Silva Mysteries Book 1)
By Harriet Steel
A vintage-style mystery set in the 1930s in the glorious tea country of colonial Ceylon. “I can imagine sitting out on the veranda sipping iced tea in the sweltering heat but with a constant reminder of the wilder side of Ceylon just over the other side of the high garden fence. Just stunning!” Books from Dusk till Dawn. Free on Kindle Unlimited.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Cozy Mystery
Star Tangled Murder
By Nancy J. Cohen
Hairstylist Marla Vail and her detective husband Dalton are having a blast visiting a Florida living history village over Fourth of July weekend until a battle reenactment turns up a real dead body.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Steamy Contemporary Romance
A Dove in Paradise
By Irene Lawless
Burned by love, Annette Murphy is done with men. Tasked to manage a Key West bed and breakfast, she dives in and tries to ignore the attention of one man who is hell-bent on breaking down her walls. Life has been easy for Gus Reyes, and now he’s finally met the woman of his dreams. Determined to charm Annette, Gus devises a plan to win her heart.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
International Mystery
Set Up: Secrets and Lies in Zihuatanejo
By Ana Manwaring
When JadeAnne Stone and her German shepherd Pepper are kidnapped off a lonely highway in Mexico en route to find a banker’s missing wife, they enter a world of high-stakes oil politics, money laundering, and el Narco’s grab for power. JadeAnne finds the wife, but she’s been set up. To stay alive she must unravel the Aguirre clan’s secrets. Who will she trust as loyalties shift and greed rules?
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Contemporary Women’s Fiction
True to Me (A By the Sea Novel Book 1)
By Kay Bratt
Discover a captivating tale of hidden family secrets and a woman’s extraordinary quest for the truth in this mesmerizing novel by the acclaimed author of Wish Me Home.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Contemporary Romance
The Regret (Red Note Book 2)
By J.R. Rogue
Charley Otto’s two rules for surviving fame are shattered when he receives flowers with lines from a viral fan fiction story. Desperate to find his secret admirer, he hires a PI who leads him to Scarlette Shannon, the woman he left behind. As their second chance is put under the microscope of fame, threats from their past loom, threatening to expose the secrets Scarlette hoped would stay buried.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Humor Mystery
Love in the Time of the Improvised Explosive Device (The New Espionage Collection Book 2)
By JR Pomerantz
Doesn’t get much hotter than this: Jim’s job at the FDA is sending him to Afghanistan to open a new international branch, for reasons he doesn’t quite understand…reasons that just might kill him and everybody around him, too. A twisty and engaging political thriller.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Travel Mystery
The Lost Plantation (The Lost Mysteries)
By Deborah Grant-Dudley
A travel mystery set in sunny Costa Rica for readers aged 10 and over. Also works as an escapist short read for adults. Will you find the truth hidden in the past? This is book two in the Lost Mysteries series but can be read stand-alone.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Crime Action Fiction
Henry Samson: Finder of Wrongdoing
By H. F. Jefferson
The handsome, Jamaican-born forensic accountant is on the move – fighting wrongdoing wherever he finds it. His business card says Certified Public Accountant, but his Delta Force arrowhead tattoo says much more. Henry Samson loves the ladies and the ladies love him. Watch out! He’s called upon to defend a Bahamian company with a copper mine in Peru.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Sweet Romantic Comedy
Runaround Sue (The Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue Book 3)
By Jennifer Lynn Cary
It’s June 1972, and the town of Kokomo is ready for another sighting of the cardinal in the sycamore tree. A sure sign of love. Sue is hiding from her reputation, Mac is concealing his wound. But together can they both win? Think motorcycles and mini-skirts, war and peace, all wrapped in great music. Sweet clean romance. Get Runaround Sue now.
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Historical Fiction
10 Days One Guernsey Summer
By Tony Brassell
In June 1940, war was rampaging through Europe. The last troops were being evacuated from Dunkirk and all that stood between Hitler and Great Britain was the English Channel. The Channel Islands, including Guernsey and Jersey were British territories and undefended. The Islander had to make a big decision. Stay or leave? What would you have done?
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Contemporary Romance
The Stone In The Road (Australian At Heart Series Book 2)
By Frances Dall’Alba
Emotional, passionate and simply beautiful. We don’t always get to choose our path. Set in the heat and dust of the Australian outback and tropical northern Australia it’ll have you dancing in the rain. Book 2 in The Australian at Heart Series, it is a heart-warming, feel-good, emotional secret billionaire romance.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Contemporary Romance
Trapped In Love (MacGregor Brothers Brewing Company Book 2)
By Danica Flynn
I went to the Poconos to figure out my career, but instead I found my sworn enemy already there. I had no desire to work out my differences with Felix freaking Jameson. I just hoped the cabin was big enough for the both of us.
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Historical Thriller
The Lady of the Lighthouse
By Terri Greening
A WWII Great Lakes Thriller. Loralei Lancaster, a lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes, is caught up in a WWII espionage plot while waiting for her shipping-captain husband, Devon, to return from a Great Lakes voyage.
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Historical Romance
Summer Smoke (Gold Camp Dreams Book 2)
By Vella Munn
A single mother with a dark past is determined to raise her daughters in a remote gold camp. She wants nothing to do with the somber, complex man who is responsible for the gold mine’s success. But there’s no denying the attraction between them or the danger of a hot, dry summer.
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Coming of Age Fiction
So Gently Goes the Hummingbird
By D. Davidson and R. Marcano
Society is unchangeable. As decade after decade passes, one thing remains sadly the same, human nature. Modern inventions improve our lives, but many people’s behavior stays the same. Bullying, racism, and antisemitism remain firmly in place. This story examines those same behaviors during the decade of the 1950s.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Young Adult Fantasy
Wooded Discovery (The Spellbound Chronicles Book 1)
By B.B. Swann
17yo book nerd Zaidyn spends his life trying to blend in – until he wakes up on his ceiling & learns the indisputable truth; he’s a wizard, people aren’t what they appear, & someone wants him gone. He must stop them but struggles to learn his magic. When his crush is taken, too, Zaidyn decides, “Harry was wrong… learning you’re a wizard sucks.”
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Romantic Suspense
Spark (MacKenny Brothers Series Book 1)
By Kathleen Kelly
There are more than monsters in the dark… Three years ago, Eric’s life was blown apart. Forced into hiding in remote Colorado, he’s all but given up. No friends, no family. He’s barely even existing. Until Cherie stumbles into his life. Humble, vivacious and curious. She’s the spark of light that makes him want to come out of hiding.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Steamy Contemporary Romance
An Office Affair (The Office Affair Series Book 1)
By Shaniel Watson
Three things you absolutely must not do, especially when you’re the boss. One… have an affair with your summer intern. Two… have an affair with your friend’s daughter. And three… have an affair with your ex’s niece. It’s going to be a brutally hot summer in the city, and someone might just get burned.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Fantasy Adventure
The Hollow Boys (The Dream Rider Saga Book 1)
By Douglas Smith
Indiana Jones meets Teen Titans in this fast-paced urban fantasy from “one of Canada’s most original writers of speculative fiction” (Library Journal). “Editor’s Pick: This arresting series kickoff grips from the start … Takeaway: Thrilling YA fantasy.” – BookLife. “A must-read story for YA fantasy fans.” – Blueink Review (★ Starred review)
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Steamy Romantic Comedy
Not On Your Latte
By Jennifer Peer
The secretive Masquerade Madness Ball has Remi excited for the first time in months. An unexpected meeting with the handsome Will leaves her wanting more. 16 days of virtual dating has the couple burning up the airwaves with texts, but love destroyed her once and she’s not sure if she’s ready to try again. Can Will convince her he’s worth the risk?
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Cozy Contemporary Romance
A Sunrise in Rio
By Rachel Matthews
For Hire: Fiancee. Cold-hearted playboy, Eric Jansen seeks to save his company’s projects in Rio de Janeiro. In desperate need of investor confidence, he hires photographer Jayla Mitchelson to portray his committed fiancée. As they work together, Eric realizes Jayla is more than just a business asset. Will their connection endure beyond the deal?
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Science Fiction Thriller
Isolated Domain
By Tyler Drinkard
Hare, a seasoned smuggler in a dystopian future, is propelled into a high-stakes chase after his partner steals valuable uranium. Joined by his steadfast friend Chunk, and pursued by dogged law enforcement, Hare unravels a web of dark secrets that threaten to shatter his world. This gripping sci-fi thriller poses the question: will Hare’s perilous journey lead to redemption or ruin?
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023
Fantasy/Paranormal
A Low Country (Low Country Trilogy Book 1)
By Morgan Shank
When Claws raid Sharla’s town and take her lover, Renn, she’ll ride to take him back. This means a trip across the tablelands, a place of bandits, mages, and monsters…but she knows she needs to keep things small. The more allies she has, the more she risks a future knife between the ribs. After all, this is Low Country.
This deal is good on June 11th, 2023