The sky may be orange with smoke, but it’s not all gloom in the garden. The Preying Mantis egg I have been watching for months has finally hatched! BABY MANTIS EVERYWHERE!! To me they are just about the cutest bug you could have in a garden. I absolutely love when I get too close to one and they whipped their head towards you and give you a mean mug. That stare can almost make you think they could take you in a bug battle. The little fellas have quite a reach. With this great news I am inspired to do a little work in the garden. I have a few herbs that need planting quick. Apparently they don’t like living in the garage under the bumper of the car. WHO KNEW??

The Handler (The Brandt Series Book 2)
by Roger Weston
3.6 Stars (141 Reviews)
Genre: Political | Thrillers

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General Ivan Lazar one of Russia’s greatest general, until he was set up and ruined by his enemies, fumes on his yacht off the coast of Spain. As he luxuriates on the sparkling seas with his hired hands, a plan for vengeance and world domination begins to form in his twisted mind.

Ex-CIA assassin Chuck Brandt is caught up in a conspiracy of his own in Costa Brava, Spain. A race, a girl, a dead ambassador. One agent missing, another betrayed. Chuck is now on his own.

On the trail of a deadly enemy — Brandt will not back down. He will not leave his men behind. He will stop the madman of Moscow even if it costs him his life.

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No Safe Haven: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Last Sanctuary)
by Kyla Stone
4.6 Stars (2,161 Reviews)
Genre: Science Fiction | Action & Adventure

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Run to save your life — or stay and fight for what’s yours…
Isolated at her family’s wildlife refuge in northern Georgia, Raven longs to escape. Instead, she spends her days shoveling manure for bears and wolves — until her father contracts the deadly Hydra virus.

Desperate to help him, Raven journeys into town to get medicine, only to discover the outside world is collapsing into chaos. There are no police, no laws, and no hospitals. No one is coming to help.

The wildlife refuge she once resented now offers sanctuary — plenty of food, shelter, and the safety of electrified fences. Using the skills her father taught her, Raven knows how to survive.

But the threat is just beginning. A dangerous gang tracks Raven back to the refuge, and they’ll stop at nothing to take what she has…

Raven can run. Or she can stand her ground, risking everything to defend the animals — and her home.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Kyla Stone comes No Safe Haven, a fast-paced survival thriller perfect for fans of Hunger Games and Wolf Road. Set in the Last Sanctuary world, it can be read as a stand-alone or in any order within the series.

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Call Me Stone: A Warrior’s Story of Survival
by T. L. Sherman
4.7 Stars (85 Reviews)
Genre: Science Fiction | Action & Adventure

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Oliver Banks joined the military to follow in his father’s footsteps but found his calling in the process. Through dedication and perseverance, Oliver earns a coveted position within the elite group of operators of the Regimental Reconnaissance Company. As Oliver battles from the deep jungles of Columbia to the treacherous peaks and valleys of Afghanistan, he learns Bravery and Honor come with a steep price. Beaten down, unsure of his future, and haunted by the fallen brothers he’s left behind. Banks arrives in his hometown of Franklin, North Carolina, hours before a solar flare destroys the power grid.

With lines of communication, technology destroyed, and a deadly virus burning through the rural countryside, Banks finds himself alone and unsure how widespread the carnage is. In a tale fraught with danger and unexpected tests around each corner, Banks is faced with hard choices. Banks can hide away in his mountain refuge or head west in one final bid to locate other survivors and assist with the survival of humanity.
Call Me Stone is the gritty telling of a warrior’s struggle to survive not only the dangers of living in a harsh world but also the conquering of his dark past. Readers will find themselves wondering where their own limits lie long after putting this book down.

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Her Second Chance Shifter (The Feel-Good Urban Fantasy Series Book 1)
by L. MacNaughton
4.2 Stars (40 Reviews)
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

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An enchantress framed for a magical crime she didn’t commit…
Viola gave up everything to master the art of enchantment. But her powers can’t protect her when the fae court pronounces a death sentence.

Brock is a bear shifter with a bad attitude. When Viola vanished from his life seven years ago, he swore he’d never love again. Now that she’s broken into his downtown bar searching for clues to prove her innocence, he won’t just let her walk straight into danger.

Foul creatures are killing the fae one by one, and Viola has only one chance to stop them. She needs Brock’s feral instincts to track down the truth. But the closer they get, the more she’s tempted by his fierce strength and wild nature. As time runs out, will they risk it all on a second chance?

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What New Beginnings Are Made Of (Star Gazer Inn of Corpus Christi Bay Book 1)
by Debra Clopton
4.5 Stars (5,817 Reviews)
Genre: Literature & Fiction

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On a whim of her aching heart, widow Alice McIntyre buys the Star Gazer Inn and is looking for a fresh start… something to put a spark back into her life.

Jackson McIntyre is guilt-ridden in the aftermath of his father’s death and determined to do whatever it takes to help his mother find her way to move forward. But when she buys the Star Gazer Inn and moves off of the huge South Texas ranch, he’s stunned.

Artist Nina Hanson lives next door to the inn and is living a quiet life, keeping a low profile. She has her reasons. Will the opening of the inn and her new neighbors, especially the oldest son of the new innkeeper, tempt her to step back into the light and out of the shadows of her troubled past? Will Nina find the courage to take one more chance on love with Jackson?
Lisa, Alice’s best friend and recent divorcee, has been traveling the world since the breakup. A brilliant cook with a flair for entertaining is excited to help her friend open the inn. But Lisa has her own secrets.

Can these two friends, and their new neighbor Nina, find fresh starts as they ready the Star Gazer Inn for its new beginning?

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U.S. Marshal (A U.S. Marshal Branson Hawk Western Book 5)
by Multiple Authors
4.5 Stars (79 Reviews)
Genre: Westerns | Classics

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A brand new Western adventure from Randall Dale!

In the rugged and unforgiving terrain of the Arizona and New Mexico Territories, U.S. Marshal Branson Hawk faces the ultimate test of courage and determination in “The Will to Live.” After being shot in the chest by the notorious outlaw Cleatus Frye, Hawk’s sense of justice coupled with his unyielding desire for revenge starts him on the chase of his life.
In his weakened condition but with no time for further healing, Hawk begins pursuit and rescues a young woman caught in the crossfire of the outlaw’s rampage. Reluctantly, Hawk takes her under his wing, forging an unlikely partnership in the pursuit of justice.

As the relentless chase unfolds across the vast expanse of the Wild West, Hawk and his unexpected companion navigate treacherous terrain, relentless pursuers, and their own haunting pasts. Battling against time and the limits of his own endurance, Hawk must summon the indomitable will to survive and persevere.

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