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Title:Ìý Second Chance

Series: Hudson Valley Murder Mysteries, Book Two

Author: S.B. Barnes

Publisher:Ìý NineStar Press

Release Date: 02/04/2025

Heat Level: 3 - Some Sex

Pairing: Male/Male

Length: 94800

Genre: Contemporary, contemporary, gay, demiromantic, Hudson Valley, mystery, murder, campus, town/gown, professors, auto mechanic, closeted, coming out, family drama, student/teacher relation, mental health

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Almost a year after the murder that shook Lobell College to its core, the start of a new academic year brings familiar faces back to the scene of the crime. Daniel Rosenbaum starts his first year as dean of the English department and takes a hands-on role in advising students. Lily Peterson and Gianna d’Angelo return to continue their undergrad studies after the death of the professor they were both in love with.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Hudson, Tony d’Angelo is working hard. With his sister back in college, it’s all hands on deck to keep his dad’s auto shop running and take care of his infant niece. He still finds time to spend most nights with his boyfriend, Daniel, although he can’t seem to find the words to talk to his family about his relationship. Tony’s life is exactly what he’s always wanted it to be—so why does he feel like he’s struggling to be himself?

When a Lobell professor is once again found murdered, the idyll of the last months is turned on its head. Can Tony and Daniel stay out of harm’s way this time? Or will the fragile new peace they’ve found together be shattered?

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Second Chance
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Prologue

With a groan, Amelia Lawrence pushes away from her desk. The sun is setting outside, and since it’s late August, that means it’s about eight. The semester hasn’t even started yet.

It serves her right for taking this long to finish the syllabus; she should have gotten the jump on planning last weekend or maybe sometime in July. It just didn’t work out. For some reason, trying to make herself work on classes in the summers feels like stuffing a square peg in a round hole, with her brain being the square peg.

That’s the burnout talking, Amy, the analytical goblin living in the back of her mind tells her.

She ignores it.

She’s getting really good at that.

Amelia vaguely recalls a phase when she was better at this. She got more things done in the same amount of time. She planned her lessons, wrote her syllabi, and there was somehow still time left over to do her own research.

The sun sets over the trees at Wordstone Mansion, down by the river. Amelia can barely see it from the science building, but she can feel in an unsettled way how beautiful it would be to be there. There and not in her office, slaving away at things she should have been done with ages ago.

Her husband sent a text. It’s a video of their daughter, Francie, waving goodnight.

Guilt swamps Amelia. Her husband didn’t mean to make her feel this way, she’s sure. He gets it. He got a doctorate, too, before leaving academia for the calmer and more lucrative waters of IT consultancy. She still feels guilty.

They talk about it in oblique references sometimes, she and her husband. The burnout. The thing looming on the edges of her psyche she can barely put a name to because it means failure. The reason she’s already exhausted at the thought of teaching on Monday.

It’s not fair.

Amelia has always loved teaching.

She was one of the few PhD students in her cohort who did.

But here she is, thirty-five years old and not even a tenure-track position to show for it. Instead, she has to hope every year she’ll be somehow, magically, gifted something more permanent than a “good work this year, let’s talk about contract renewal.� Amelia barely dares to ask for a raise in those talks, only an inflation adjustment, because what does she have to offer? Her own research is stagnating, like so many zebrafish she has her students perform experiments on.

Psychology is so glamorous.

Amelia needs to learn to draw proper boundaries. Say no and mean no. Go to class with last year’s slides and no other preparation. Not be available to everyone and anyone. Take time for her own stupid zebrafish experiments. Do some writing, catch up on journals, stop living day to day.

Take her daughter to the Catskills when autumn hits the hillsides in the Hudson Valley and turns it into a glorious riot of color.

Amelia takes a deep breath.

“Just finish up tonight, Amy,� she tells herself. “Get it done and then be happier.�

She sits down at her computer again, willing herself to work through the end of the syllabus.

Immediately, an email notification distracts her. An unread message from Lily Peterson. A vague memory surfaces in Amelia’s brain, something to do with the mess last year after Professor Lombardi died so tragically. Lily was involved. Amy has a dim memory of an all-faculty email about it. She’d been seeing him, and when he died, she vanished from class suddenly and completely. Lily was on the roster of one of Amelia’s classes, a two hundred–level lecture course about…something. Neuroscience, probably. That’s the one everyone drops out of.

Amelia clicks on the email.

Apparently, Lily returned to Lobell, and she wants to know if she can still get credit for the class by retaking the final.

For a heartbeat, Amelia thinks about it. She’d have to dig into the mess of the file structure on her computer and figure out where she left the final exam. Then she’d have to schedule a time, remember how she graded the neuroscience final last fall, oversee one student taking the exam, figure out how to get the extremely late grade through the Registrar’s office, and�

No, her burnout gremlin tells her very firmly. Boundaries. Amelia’s setting boundaries this year. She won’t let it stay this bad.

Dear Lily, she writes. I’m sorry.

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Nonfiction / Leadership

Date Published: 12/24/23

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INSPIRING HELPING PROFESSIONALS TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS

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This book is the product of a 30-year career (and counting!) focused on doing good in the world, spent on trying to improve the quality of life of self and others, and dedicated to fulfilling the needs of those most in need.

In it, Michael shares his personal experiences with organizational leadership and his insights on what makes a good leader in the helping professions, incorporating anecdotes, case studies, and current cultural profiles to illustrate his points and arguments.

Though not a memoir, each chapter of this narrated guidebook reflects the author’s viewpoints on the essential and extolled roles helpers hold in the workplace and why their particular contributions and talents have never been needed more and should be valued like never before.

People who do good in the world can also do well—more than that, they deserve to do well on the basis of their altruism and commitment. If you’re looking to advance your helping professional career while simultaneously advancing the human condition for the people you serve and for society at large, you’ll find much in these pages that speaks to you � and hopefully inspires you to make even more of a difference than you already are.

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Book Title:ÌýDidn’t See You Coming (The Haunting of Pinedale High)

Author: Gabbi Grey

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo

Release Date: January 6, 2025

Pairing: MM, FF, Ghost/Ghost (MM)

Tense/POV: First person, past tense, alternating POV (6 POVs)

Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary Paranormal Romance

Tropes: ÌýSmall town romance, former Black Civil War Soldier, sweet with swearing, lesbian coupling, gay coupling, paranormal ghost story

Themes: redemption, acceptance, coming out

Heat Rating:Ìý 1 flame

Length: 5 hours and 22 minutes

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Holden and Peyton don't expect much from senior year. He probably won't manage to date any guys. She'll still pine over Juliette, the beautiful and unattainable cheerleader. But when they step between class bullies and Oliver, a super-hot transfer student, their year starts to go off the rails.Ìý

As a star football player, Oliver hadn't anticipated trouble. Turns out Pinedale High not only comes with bullies, but with new friends, plus the ghost of a Civil War soldier, and a shy naked guy in the library. Between the living and the dead, senior year is about to get interesting.

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Rating: Four out of Five Stars
This relatively short book has a lot going on. There are multiple characters with angsty romantic subplots. Two of these characters are ghosts. Only a couple of the other characters can see them. Holden and Juliette try to help their ghost friends, one a nerdy guy who died as a senior in 1989, the other a young Civil War soldier who died in 1865, all while dealing with homophobic and racist bullies and no small amount of personal issues. The story also features Holden's best friend, Peyton, and his epic crush, the seemingly perfect new football star, Oliver.
Each character gets his or her own chapter, narrated in the first-person POV. This technique helps the reader understand the mystery and adds a personal touch to the story. The principal characters are all likable, and the reader (or listener, in my case) hopes they will find a satisfactory solution to their dilemmas.
An incident reporting/checklist narration style bogged down the first couple of chapters. The story tried a bit too hard to establish that these characters were QUEER and PART OF THE RAINBOW COMMUNITY! At that point, I wasn't sure how much I'd enjoy the story. When a character's gender identity and/or sexual orientation forms their entire personality, that makes for a boring narrative. I come to care about characters for who they are, not for how they identify or who they are attracted to.Ìý
I will never like the term queer, which for most of my life was a homophobic slur used by bullies such as those who hung around outside gay nightclubs, hoping to beat up a few of the guys and harass their female friends. While reading or listening to modern LGBT fiction, I often groan inwardly (or sometimes outwardly, depending on where I am), "Please, for the love of Dionysus, just say GAY! Or lesbian. Or bisexual."Ìý
As a minor quibble, I wasn't sure someone from the Civil War era would use the term dick to refer to a man's privates. I'm not invested enough to research this mystery, and I wouldn't dock a star from a story for using a common but possibly more modern term for said dangly bits. The soldier is probably familiar with the common vernacular if he's hanging around potty-mouthed teenagers.
Once it moved beyond reporting and checklist mode, I liked the story. I cared about the characters and their struggles and enjoyed the surprise twist. I won't even hint at what this is because I want other readers and listeners to enjoy it too.Ìý
You will probably like this book if you enjoy paranormal mysteries, angsty crushes, and young, snarky characters.

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Paranormal Romance

Date Published: 02/04/2025

Publisher: Harbor Lane Books, LLC

The women in her family have a history of falling in love with ghosts. Aoife's positive she's the exception to the rule.

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Aoife 'Fee' Gowdie is exploring a derelict London music hall when she discovers a seventeenth century theatre below. The problem? It's got a seventeenth century ghost in it. And he has a pet-Fee's mouse, the one she buried that morning.

Gilbert 'Gil' Sorley-orphan, thief, actor, playwright-was born in 1613 and died... The jury's still out on that. He remembers the moment. The fight, the blade, the blood. It's been a gray wasteland since then. Until the miracle of her. And the mouse.

The old theatre has protected Gil for centuries, but now it's slated for demolition. To stop time and death, Fee and Gil have nothing except desperate, impossible love. Is it enough?

BOUND TO HAPPEN by Annie R McEwen is perfect for fans of Discovery of Witches and Practical Magic, the A Stitch in Time books, Ghost, and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.

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Here's the bio: A career historian, Annie R McEwen has lived in six countries and under every roof from a canvas tent to a Georgian Era manor house, all of which helps her create award-winning romance set in faraway times and places. Annie has novels and series available on every major sales platform. Her publishers are Harbor Lane Books (US), Bloodhound Books (UK), Rowan Prose Publishing, and The Wild Rose Press. When she’s not in her 1920s bungalow in Florida, Annie writes, blogs, and explores castles in Wales, which is just about the most magical place on the planet.

Winner of the 2022 Page Turners Award, Genre (Romance) Category, Annie also garnered both First and Second Place 2022 RTTAs (Romance Through Ages Awards from Romance Writers of America), the 2023 MAGGIE Award, and the 2023 Daphne du Maurier Award. A Finalist for the 2024 Page Turners Writing Award, she was Shortlisted for a Writing Mentorship Award. Her short fiction appears in multiple anthologies.

Annie's got more WIPs than kittens. Here's one: a romantic suspense novel about pirates on the Kentish coast in the late 1700s. In it, her third great-grandad, a 4th Light Dragoon, makes a cameo appearance.

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The Lewis Chessmen Murders

Historical Mystery

Date Published: February 4, 2025

Publisher: Briarstone Press (sarawinokur.com)

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Ancient chess pieces. A centuries-old diary. And a modern killer closing in.

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When Icelandic forensic geneticist Brynja Pálsdóttir, haunted by her family’s dark legacy, is drawn into the search for the missing Lewis Chessmen, she becomes a pawn in an assassin’s deadly game.

A centuries-old diary, written by a woman abducted during the brutal Barbary pirate raid on Iceland in 1627, lands on her desk. Brynja soon realizes the woman’s story may hold the key to finding the priceless medieval artifacts.

As Brynja digs deeper, she becomes the target, surrounded by deception and unsure of whom she can trust: the NYPD colleague hiding her own motives, the sculptor whose family lays claim to the chessmen, the lover she has spurned, even her own assistant.

As the past and present collide, betrayal, loss, and survival transcend time and place.

Ivory Bones: The Lewis Chessmen Murders is a gripping blend of Nordic noir, historical intrigue, and murder mystery, where ancient secrets and modern dangers force Brynja to face a dark, inner truth before the assassin makes their final move.

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Hounds of Hell MC (#6)

MC Romance

Date Published: 2/7/2025

Publisher: Changeling Press

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She’s a spark I never saw coming, in a fight I can’t afford to lose.

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Deva -- No Mercy Ink is my sanctuary, the shop I built with my brother Jackson. But after a string of attacks leaves him in the hospital, I’m left to defend everything we’ve worked for. That’s when Razor storms into my life -- intimidating, loyal, and maddeningly protective. He’s everything I’ve avoided in a man, yet I can’t deny the pull between us. But as danger closes in, it’s clear Victor Grayson and his crew will stop at nothing to destroy us. Razor swears he’ll keep me safe, but how can I trust him with my heart when my survival demands I protect myself?

Razor -- Leading the Hounds of Hell means protecting my family at any cost. When Deva’s world collides with mine, she’s more than just a mission -- she’s a fire I can’t extinguish. Fierce, stubborn, and utterly captivating, she’s determined to fight for her shop, even if it puts her in Grayson’s crosshairs. But this isn’t just about the club or Mercy anymore -- it’s about her. The deeper I fall, the higher the stakes. To win this war, I’ll have to face my past, defend my future, and prove to Deva that she’s not just worth fighting for -- she’s worth everything.

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Zipping the front of her coat against the bitter cold wind of January, Deva Crane climbed out of her SUV. After slinging her backpack over one shoulder, she walked from where she parked behind the building. She and her brother Jackson had been lucky to have rented a space in the strip mall when they did. Theirs was a corner shop in a gritty, historic part of Mercy. Dark, graffiti-style art covered the outer wall of the building, perfect for their vibe. Decades of imagery and symbols decorated that wall conveying rebellion, strength, and transformation.

Deva and her brother, called Outcast by his biker brothers, had opened the shop three years ago. She was damned proud of what they’d built. The shop’s bold neon sign read �No Mercy Ink� in fiery red and cool white. She liked the way the sign caught people’s eyes on gray, rainy days, and the ominous light cast on the street outside at night. It had been her brother’s idea to tint the windows, and it was a good one. The lighting made the intricate tattoo designs they displayed there stand out, giving passersby a taste of the artistry within while maintaining privacy. A small wrought-iron bench sat out front under the old metal awning with a bucket that served as an ashtray, finishing the exterior -- an invitation to rest, get lost in thought, smoke a cigarette�

Deva unlocked the shop to get started with her day. As she flipped on the light, she smiled. Inside the shop was a weird mix of her style and her brother’s, like an odd cross between an art gallery and an old biker bar. The walls were painted in dark, muted tones of indigo and slate gray. There were metal accents and hints of exposed brick lending an authentically rough vibe to their studio. Framed tattoo flash, custom designs, and photos of some of their best works hung on the walls.

The waiting area in the front had metal stools and a weathered leather sofa bought from thrift stores. She placed their high-end aftercare products and branded merch in a glass display case there. No Mercy Ink was stamped on everything from leather jackets to T-shirts and trucker hats.

Their tattoo stations were further in, separated by worn steel dividers, offering their clients a little more privacy. There were three stations. One was hers, one was Jackson’s, and a third that she hoped to fill one day with another hired artist. They just needed to get their profit margin a little higher to finally pull that off. Each station had a tattoo chair, a tool cabinet, and an adjustable lighting rig. The workstations were well organized with tattoo machines, bottles of ink, and sterilized needles. The presentation was important to her because it showed their pride in their craft. Jackson usually kept his area bare bones, all except for a photo of a phoenix tattoo that he kept there. It was odd because she was pretty sure it wasn’t his work. Her station had warmer lighting and a few plants, reflecting her creative style.

Her goal had been to work on paying bills this morning, since she had no appointments scheduled today. Business off the street didn’t pick up until lunchtime or after. But suddenly the door sensor triggered the low rumbling sound of a chopper engine that Jackson assured her would be so cool. At first, she’d begrudgingly tolerated it. Over time, she came to love the rumble of the sensor. Still, Deva had to wonder who was there.

It was a familiar-looking young woman Deva couldn’t quite place, with long, red curls and big eyes who stood in the waiting area, looking more unnerved than excited. Her dark winter coat reached her knees and had a faux fur-lined hood that she eased back. A tattoo virgin? Deva smiled when the woman’s gaze found her.

“Hi, there,� Deva said. “Can I help you?�

A flush of color brightened the young woman’s face -- no one blushed quite like a natural redhead -- and she nodded. “Yes, I was hoping to make an appointment to speak with Deva.�

“That’s me. And I’ve got a few minutes. We just opened. Come on back.� Deva motioned for the woman to follow her, heading for her own station. Motioning to the tattoo chair, she said, “Have a seat.�

The woman’s green-eyed gaze took in everything before she sat down, perching on the edge of the chair. The visitor’s emotions were palpable, her posture hesitant. Deva waited patiently, giving her the time and space to speak when she was ready. Whatever it was the young woman was dealing with, it was obviously still haunting her.

“My boyfriend recommended you,� she explained. “Axel?�

That got Deva’s attention. Axel was one of the twin enforcers of Mercy’s chapter of the Hounds of Hell. The same MC her brother belonged to.

“I know him,� Deva said. “My brother is Outcast. We co-own this shop and we’re both artists here.�

A little of the tension in her pretty face eased at that. “Outcast is� very nice.�

Deva laughed. “No, he’s not. He’s a quiet, broody asshole, but I love him.�

The redhead smiled. “He is quiet and…� Shaking her head, she held out a hand. “I’m Sadie Downing.�

“Sadie. Well, I’m honored that Axel sent you to me,� Deva said. “What can I help you with?�

“I’d like to get a tattoo. To, um, cover something up. It’s…� Sadie paused, drawing in a deep breath, then rose from the chair instead, her movements deliberate. Shrugging off her heavy coat, she draped it over the divider and swept her long red curls over her left shoulder. With hesitant hands, she tugged her shirt off one shoulder, revealing just enough for Deva to glimpse the markings. What little she could see was enough to make her stomach twist.

With Sadie glancing over her shoulder, Deva asked, “May I?�

At Sadie’s nod, Deva gently shifted the shirt and bra strap to reveal the full extent of the damage. The words “Bobby’s Bitch� were crudely carved into her skin, a brutal mark of ownership. The sight infuriated Deva. The jagged, uneven lines spoke volumes -- rage, entitlement, and pain. It was a violation, both physical and emotional, leaving scars that went far deeper than the skin. Just the thought of the agony Sadie must have endured made Deva’s stomach churn.

Deva adjusted Sadie’s strap and blouse back into place with care. Sinking into the chair, Sadie swiped at the tears spilling down her cheeks. Deva reached for the box of tissues on the counter, handing her one. It took every ounce of control Deva had not to cry alongside her.

“I’m� sorry,� Sadie said, her voice trembling as she dabbed at her eyes with the tissue. “Axel thought maybe there was a way to cover it up. It’s not that he’s bothered by it -- he’s actually been so kind. It’s just…� Her voice trailed off, unable to finish, the weight of her pain and vulnerability hanging heavy in the air.

“You want to reclaim that part of you,� Deva said simply.

“Yes.� Sadie nodded. “I’m sure that’s so bad that there’s probably not a lot you can do but…�

“There’s plenty we can do to cover that,� Deva assured her. “I get a lot of requests to cover old wounds and scars these days. It’s a specialty of mine.�

Sadie’s eyes widened, flashing hope. “You can?�

Deva nodded and reached beneath the counter to retrieve a photo album. She flipped it open to a specific section, her fingers brushing over the pages with care. Positioning the album on her lap, she turned it so Sadie could see the images through the protective clear plastic sheets.

“Most of these are cover-ups for cutting scars.� Deva gestured to the first two pages, which showcased intricately tattooed inner forearms. The designs were bold yet delicate, turning painful memories into something personal, meaningful. “But not all,� Deva added, flipping through the rest of the pages. The other photos featured stunning tattoos covering hips, thighs, and backs -- art meant to reclaim and transform.

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Jamie Targaet is the author of the Hounds of Hell MC. She's anxious to introduce you to this club of gorgeous, dominant men and the lucky women who surrender to them. The ride is going to get wild at times, not going to lie. But there's thrilling action, scorching hot sex scenes, and all the feels.Ìý

Jamie writes erotic romance for Changeling Press, a little fanfiction on the side, and she's an aspiring horror writer in another life. She enjoys time with her family (including the fur babies). She likes good horror movies and shows, emo metal and classic rock, and time spent in other worlds writing and reading. She loves hearing from readers and is looking forward to hearing from you.

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Book Title:ÌýDidn’t See You Coming (The Haunting of Pinedale High)

Author: Gabbi Grey

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo

Release Date: January 6, 2025

Pairing: MM, FF, Ghost/Ghost (MM)

Tense/POV: First person, past tense, alternating POV (6 POVs)

Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary Paranormal Romance

Tropes: ÌýSmall town romance, former Black Civil War Soldier, sweet with swearing, lesbian coupling, gay coupling, paranormal ghost story

Themes: redemption, acceptance, coming out

Heat Rating:Ìý 1 flame

Length: 5 hours and 22 minutes

It is a standalone story and does not end on a cliffhanger.

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ÌýPinedale High—where every shade of love stands a ghost of a chance.

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Holden and Peyton don't expect much from senior year. He probably won't manage to date any guys. She'll still pine over Juliette, the beautiful and unattainable cheerleader. But when they step between class bullies and Oliver, a super-hot transfer student, their year starts to go off the rails.Ìý

As a star football player, Oliver hadn't anticipated trouble. Turns out Pinedale High not only comes with bullies, but with new friends, plus the ghost of a Civil War soldier, and a shy naked guy in the library. Between the living and the dead, senior year is about to get interesting.

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Please come back this evening to read the review. My son and I have to take our elderly cat to the vet this morning. It's a routine appointment, and we're hoping the vet can suggest some solutions to help him gain weight. I wanted to get the promo part of the post up ASAP and didn't want to do a rushed review.Ìý

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USA Today Bestselling author Gabbi Grey lives in beautiful British Columbia where her fur baby chin-poo keeps her safe from the nasty neighborhood squirrels. Working for the government by day, she spends her early mornings writing contemporary, gay, sweet, and dark erotic BDSM romances. While she firmly believes in happy endings, she also believes in making her characters suffer before finding their true love. She also writes m/f romances as Gabbi Black and Gabbi Powell.

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Romantic Women's Fiction

Date Published: February 3, 2025

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Love isn’t a game� or is it?

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Melissa Hendrickson is tired of being a good sport, one of the guys. She wants to find love and settle down in Lilac Lake with the man of her dreams. She thinks she’s found the man, but he doesn’t know she exists. After she runs into Ross Roberts, her next door neighbor and former professional baseball player, during a charity softball game, he requires her help. She’s more than eager to make amends for causing him to have knee surgery. Then, a fire destroys her family restaurant and her job as chef there. She’s forced to think about a lot of changes in her life, including finding the right man for her.

A spinoff book from the Lilac Lake Inn series, a sweet second-chance, small-town romance. Another of Judith Keim’s books with strong women facing challenges and finding love and happiness along the way.

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Judith Keim, A USA Today Best-Selling Author, is a hybrid author who both has a publisher and self-publishes. Ms. Keim writes heart-warming novels about women who face unexpected challenges, meet them with strength, and find love and happiness along the way, stories with heart. Her best-selling books are based, in part, on many of the places she's lived or visited and on the interesting people she's met, creating believable characters and realistic settings her many loyal readers love.

She enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their adorable dachshund, Wally, and other members of her family.

While growing up, she loved the idea of writing stories from a young age. Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library, or about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the books in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid imaginations.

Ms. Keim loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their enthusiasm for her stories.

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Historical

Date Published: 11-26-2024

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Two women. Two generations. A lifetime of secrets�

Sydney, 1989. When a secret trunk belonging to her enigmatic mother is delivered, Olivia Bennet’s safe and predictable world is thrown into disarray.

Inside the trunk, long-buried secrets tell of a different life that is totally foreign to shy and unadventurous Olivia. Secrets she’s certain her mother intended to stay hidden.

For the first time, Olivia has hope of finding answers about her father, and along with it, her identity. But only if she has the courage to face who she truly is.

Sydney, 1964. Amidst the vibrant backdrop of multicultural inner Sydney, Rosemary Benito plans to leave behind her painful past and embrace the freedom her new home offers.

While her exotic beauty attracts unwanted attention, if she works hard enough in her new country, Rosemary can become whatever—and whoever—she wants. She just has to make sure her old life doesn’t catch up with her.

Neither woman can change their pasts. But if they’re brave enough, they both have the power to determine their futures�

A poignant family saga full of love and loss that spans two generations. There’s Something About You, Olivia Bennet, reveals the tender bond between mother and daughter, the undeniable ties that bind generations together, and the importance of belonging.

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Valerie G. Miller is an Australian author celebrated for her dual timeline historical fiction, weaving heartfelt narratives that resonate across generations. Rooted in her Italian heritage, Valerie brings rich cultural nuances to her stories, crafting tales that celebrate family, resilience, and the deep human need for belonging. Her short stories explore the intricacies of human connection, capturing the tender moments that bind people together and create a sense of home in each other's hearts.

In addition to her writing, Valerie is training to become an accredited book coach, sharing her passion for storytelling and supporting aspiring writers on their creative journeys.

Originally from Sydney, Valerie now calls Brisbane home, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and a lively household that includes her dog and two cats. A lifelong lover of storytelling, she earned her Master of Letters in Creative Writing in 2021, further honing her craft.

Valerie is never far from her next story, always keeping a novel and a notebook tucked in her bag, ready to capture inspiration wherever it strikes.

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Inspirational Self-Help / Parenting

Date Published: 01-31-2025

Publisher: Books to Hook Publishing, LLC.

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A Mother’s Enduring Wisdom for Her Son.

Inspiration, Guidance, and Lessons for a Meaningful Life.

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This heartfelt collection offers powerful truths, invaluable insights, and practical lessons through anecdotes, personal reflections, and uplifting stories. It’s a must-read for anyone seeking clarity, purpose, and direction in life.

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Discover how to:

- Grow Personally and Spiritually: Build self-awareness, make ethical choices, and draw strength from faith.

- Strengthen Relationships: Foster lasting connections rooted in trust, respect, and heartfelt communication.

- Overcome Challenges with Resilience: Turn adversity into opportunities for growth.

- Navigate Life’s Transitions with Confidence: Thrive in every stage, from career changes and leadership roles to family and entrepreneurship.

- Live a Meaningful Life: Pursue passions, prioritize well-being, and create a lasting legacy.

-Achieve Balance: Embrace the 4-Quadrants of Personal Growth—spiritual, social, intellectual, and financial.

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Whether you’re a son seeking guidance or a parent sharing wisdom, this book is a powerful companion for navigating life’s uncertainties and achieving greatness.

The perfect gift for sons, partners, friends, or anyone searching for inspiration and guidance to live a meaningful life.

While no book has all the answers, this one provides a wellspring of hope, support, and actionable inspiration.

From mother to son, these are life lessons every man needs.

A loving reminder: You are never alone, and you are capable of extraordinary things.

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About the Author

Amy Tan is an accomplished business executive and award-winning author with over twenty years of experience in corporate leadership and market expansion across Southeast Asia. She holds a Business Administration degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Postgraduate Certificate from the University of Nottingham.

Beyond her corporate role, Amy is a passionate storyteller, weaving her diverse experiences into narratives that explore personal growth, resilience, and transformation. Her recent book, Revisiting the Depths - Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace, which won the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, recounts her emotional and spiritual journey as she overcomes a long-held fear of the ocean through diving.

Amy’s latest book, Life Lessons from Mom: For the Man You’ll Become, is a thoughtfully crafted guide that offers practical wisdom on navigating life’s challenges, cultivating meaningful relationships, and building a legacy of love. She is also the author of Doing Business in ASEAN and China: An Ultimate Guide to Doing Business, which showcases her expertise in regional economic integration.

Having lived in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, Amy brings a rich, cross-cultural perspective to her writing, inspiring readers to overcome challenges and make positive changes. Her work highlights the powerful impact of storytelling on personal and professional development.

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