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The Old Cape Blood Ruby

by Barbara Eppich Struna

In 1898, the Portland Gale tore across Provincetown on Cape Cod’s coast. Walter Ellis, a descendant of legendary Maria Hallett, loses his ship and fishing livelihood. Forced to leave his family behind, he seeks gold in Alaska but never returns. Present-day Nancy Caldwell travels to Alaska to visit family. She discovers an old letter destined for Provincetown but never sent. Back home on Cape Cod, a 1780s house, a hidden ‘pigeon’s blood’ ruby ring, and a past nemesis complicate Nancy’s search for... more

Sean Moses Is Martin Luther, The King Jr.

by Moses D. Powe

Sean Moses is ready to give the young royals in your life a lesson on Black history like none you've ever heard! This story about an incredible young man is full of heart and is sure to make you smile. Sean Moses is asked to portray Martin Luther King Jr. for his school's Black History Month program. It's the leading role and he's ready to go! Except there's one problem; no matter how hard his parents try, Sean Moses keeps calling him "Martin Luther, the king." This is going to be a history less... more

Suicide Strap

by MG Marzen

Jennifer Tuttle, a successful gay woman, struggles with her sexuality as her overbearing desire to become a mother interrupts her life. Mickey Swift, a mature handyman, struggles with the meaning of the Us Constitution as he is victimized by corrupt cops. The moral of the story or subplot is to protest your constitutional rights and to let freedom ring.

Opera Singer

by Paul Larson

What does a person do, when he has dreams of becoming a singer, but the country he lives in is invaded by another country, his government is overthrown, and his country is plagued by severe famine? What if the new government is taking away everyone’s possessions and requiring everyone to become a communist or be imprisoned and possibly die? Welcome to the world of Luka Imanov!Join Luka and his wife Katerina (Katt), on their bittersweet journey as they deal with love, loss, and the turmoil surrou... more

Killing Me Softly

by L.C. Markland

For centuries, romance stories have captured the hearts of so many readers. There is something about the passion between people that captivates others. Maybe, in part, that people longed to be loved and to love. Many spend their entire lives in quest of one of the most powerful emotions known to man. Most people get a glimpse of it from time to time; others may be so fortunate to taste it on occasion, but very few couples honestly experience it. Those who do, their lives are a testament to love... more

Gabriel of Noah's Ark

by Patrick Acosta

Noah‛s ark is perhaps the most widely recognized story in the world. Found in many cultures the world over. I have selected three of the better known versions, from the Christian, Jewish and Islam traditions. While all three come from a common origin they vary in their tradition and the telling of this awe-inspiring tale. The differences between the Christian and the Jewish traditions are minimal and both share the Old Testament. But in Jewish tradition it tells of a Noel planting Cedar trees an... more

Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel

by Alice McVeigh

Sixteen-year-old Susan Smithson – pretty but poor, clever but capricious – has just been expelled from a school for young ladies in London. At the mansion of the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, she attracts a raffish young nobleman. But at the first hint of scandal, her guardian dispatches her to her uncle Collins’ rectory in Kent, where her sensible cousin Alicia lives and “where nothing ever happens.” Here Susan inspires the local squire to put on a play, with consequences no one cou... more

Mr. Invisible

by Sawyer Ique

By Sawyer Ique, Mr. Invisible isn’t really able to stop staying shy and keeping himself hidden. But it is up to your help to make him stop doing it! You can also show him that he should try his best to stop being afraid, and staying strong while showing off when it's needed!

The Girl in the Gold Dress

by Christine Paik

Hannah’s Korean name literally means “Gold Dress,” so why doesn’t she want to be seen wearing her gold hanbok dress? 10-year-old Hannah is facing a big performance for her school’s talent show. The trouble is, she’s ashamed of her dress, the dance, even the music - they’re too different, too Korean! What if everyone makes fun of her? Will Hannah be brave enough to perform, or will she run off stage like she did at rehearsal? First, she must learn about the gold dress she’s wearing and its my... more

Mission in Paris 1990

by Bill Pearl

This novel, set during the normalization of relations between the U.S. and Vietnam, explores reconciliation among people and nations. It tells a powerful love story - between a man and a woman and between a father and a son. It’s about the strength of love and the power of forgiveness—a lesson that reconciliation must take place within us if it is ever to take hold between us.

The Wet Walkers: Volume 2

by Mary Smith

Finally we found the stack of carefully placed rocks and we had our sign... the wet walkers had been here! We exchanged looks and Raff gently guided our mule and enormous wagon off the trail on to a faintly used path that led down a gentle slope into a breathtaking wooded area. The path turned sharply... and there it was just in time as evening shadows slowly turned into darkness. It was a dwelling, dark, desolate, seemingly deserted. Bits and pieces of a broken fence scattered as if by the wind... more

The Collaborators

by R P Nathan

A non-linear tale set in December 1942 in Occupied France. German Captain Karl raids the apartment of the Bertrand family who are believed to be hiding their daughter's Jewish fiancé in a secret room. But the couple have already gone. In retribution Karl seems to kill the Bertrand's son and deports the family. As we follow Karl through the rest of his day, however, and the story wraps around to before the events of the opening chapters, we realise that Karl has actually helped the fugitives to e... more

The Day Grandpa Bunny Forgot Ben's Name: A picture book about dementia

by Isla Wynter

Grandpa Bunny is behaving strangely. He forgets where he put the carrots. He sits in a flower pot and doesn’t know why. And one day, he even forgets Ben’s name. What is going on with Grandpa Bunny? The doctor says it’s dementia, but what is that? And what can Ben do to help his grandfather? An illustrated picture book to help children understand dementia and gain ideas on how to interact with relatives who have dementia.

Do They All Sleep? A Children's Picture Book

by Srividhya Lakshmanan

Whether you laze, doze, snuggle, cuddle, nap or kip, you need to rest for a bit, but do animals ever sleep? Time to jump into the ocean, sneak in some burrows, glance at the savannah, roll down the hill, and find out how they sleep. 'Do they all sleep?' is a colorful picture book that can help your toddler learn how and where animals sleep through some fun little rhymes. In the end, let your toddler tell about their favorite way to sleep. Grab this book now and watch your little one's fun j... more

Tessa’s Heart: A Texas Story

by Jackie Lewis

TESSA’S HEART A TEXAS STORY It’s 1952, and in the small town of Yoakum, Texas, Tessa Louise Carter – a quirky, sassy, back-talking nine-year-old – finds herself torn between her deeply religious but foul-mouthed grandmother and her beautiful bed-hopping mother. Tessa doesn’t have many friends and takes solace from talking with the ghosts of her dead great-grandmother and great-aunt – which doesn’t sit well with her mother or grandmother. What Tessa wants – and needs – more than anything, is a fa... more

THE LEEDS DEVIL 1735

by Tom Schneider

In 1735 Emmet returns to New Jersey on assignment for Ben Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette. Searching for dirt on Franklin’s rival, Titan Leeds, Emmet digs up more than he bargained for as he learns of the demon‘s birth. When one of the birth’s witnesses is an old friend, Emmet returns to Mount Holly where he will have to confront the Leeds Devil, his own demons, and his broken promise to a forlorn love.

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