Castles just don’t seem like comfy places to live. Why did they keep building them and then acting all shmee shmee about having one? IT’S COLD IN THERE!!!!

Broken Crown (Gilded Empire Book 1)
by MJ Crouch
4.5 Stars (272 Reviews)
Genre: Literature & Fiction

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“She needs someone to remind her that she gets to be a woman and a ruler. She gets to have joy and power. Love and strength.”

Mari Marcosa may be head of her family’s mafia empire, but the new enemy hiding in the shadows is determined to destroy her — piece by piece.

She has no idea who she can trust.

Until three men become the very foundation of her survival.

Greyson: Her best friend, her second-in-command, her savior. The one she always needed but couldn’t have.

Dominic: Her new underboss with molten eyes and a smile made for war. He brings out a gentle side in Mari she doesn’t know if she can afford.

Nate: Her good Samaritan who is also a weapon, a killer — she can’t let herself forget that. But resisting him isn’t an option.

These men will burn the world to the ground to keep her safe.

But that may not be enough.

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Without Mercy (Mitch Kearns Combat Tracker Series Book 7)
by JT Sawyer
4.6 Stars (456 Reviews)
Genre: Literature & Fiction

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He who lives by the blade, lives one day longer…
When Mitch, Dev and the senior Gideon staff head to Thailand for a conference, they think the rest of the week is going to be spent enjoying the sights with one of their colleagues. Instead, they cross paths with human-traffickers who have abducted some foreign tourists.

Teaming up with another K & R firm of merciless fighters, the two groups need to stop a freighter of pirates intent on smuggling out the captives. With time slipping away, Mitch and the others must hunt down the criminals and resort to unconventional fighting methods in a culture still bound by the deadly blade arts.

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East of Eden
by John Steinbeck
4.7 Stars (21,188 Reviews)
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Enter the sprawling and evocative world of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, “East of Eden.” Set against the backdrop of California’s Salinas Valley, this epic novel weaves a tale of family, love, and the eternal battle between good and evil.

Immerse yourself in the lives of the Trask and Hamilton families as their destinies intertwine across generations. Follow the complex journey of Adam Trask, a man haunted by his own demons, and his two sons, the virtuous Aron and the tormented Caleb. Their lives are shaped by the enigmatic Cathy Ames, a woman of captivating beauty and dark secrets.

Steinbeck’s rich and lyrical prose paints a vivid portrait of the human condition, exploring themes of morality, free will, and the search for identity. With the Salinas Valley as a backdrop, the novel delves into the struggles of ordinary people, their dreams, and their battles against the forces that threaten to destroy them.

As the narrative unfolds, “East of Eden” examines the timeless themes of sibling rivalry, redemption, and the nature of good and evil. Steinbeck’s multifaceted characters come alive, grappling with their desires, ambitions, and the choices that shape their lives. From the tender moments of love and compassion to the depths of despair and betrayal, every page of this profound novel resonates with emotional intensity.

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Miriam’s Quilt: Apple Lake Amish, Book 3
by Jennifer Beckstrand
4.7 Stars (418 Reviews)
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Is there more to love than her bitter memories?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Beckstrand

Miriam Bontrager has loved Ephraim Neuenschwander for as long as she can remember. As young teenagers they made a secret pact to wed when they came of age.

But when Miriam’s headstrong brother is arrested and her sister is discovered with child, Ephraim decides that Miriam, with her disgraced family ties, is not worthy of him.

Heartbroken and shattered, Miriam vows to never again trust her affection to anyone. But will she surrender her heart when a man of simple faith and gentle ways shows her how to love again?

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The Rites (Ethos Society Book 1)
by Chloe Gunter
4.4 Stars (305 Reviews)
Genre: Thrillers | Foreign Languages

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A job she can’t say no to. A destiny she can’t refuse.

Now a completed series!

Former FBI Agent Charlie DeWitt has worked hard to secure her new position in an elite government ops facility; an event that should be the pinnacle of her career. She hadn’t had anything handed to her on the way up the proverbial ladder, which is why she’s committed to passing the tough-as-nails training class that comes with it.

But then the envelopes start showing up.

Each time she peels back another slim black flap, Charlie grows closer to discovering the sender, and the real reason behind the missives. But the truth comes wrapped in shadowy robes, arcane rituals, and rites that will challenge her on levels that make her training class look like a walk in the park.

Unraveling this complex mystery will take all of her substantial skills, some creative tethers, and trust in men that want secrets, loyalty, and so much more from her. Entangled in a dark web of rites, Agent DeWitt is about to be tested in ways she never imagined.

The Rites is the first book in a why choose series that is sure to have you on the edge of your seat with its face-paced action, and we don’t mean only in the bedroom. Be prepared for twist, turns, and temptation as you dive into a secret society like no other.

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Riders of the Mountains
by Johnnie Burns
4.0 Stars (191 Reviews)
Genre: Western | Classics

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In the rugged mountains of Apacheria, Tala, daughter of Chief Kuruk of the Northern Tonto Apache, finds her people besieged by a ruthless white rancher. Her unyielding resolve collides with fate when the enigmatic stranger known as the legendary Killer of Enemies arrives. Could he be the prophesied savior that will turn the tide, or is their newfound connection doomed to shatter under the pressure of clashing cultures?

The whispers of war grow louderâ?¦

Wyatt Wright, a bounty hunter wandering the lands of Apacheria, stumbles into a conflict between the Apache and a greed-driven cattle baron. Despite being taken as a potential savior by the Apache, he’s anything but that. Finding himself drawn to the chief’s daughter Tala, he must decide where his loyalty truly lies. Will he find the loving community he’s always sought, or will he be forced to make a heart-wrenching sacrifice to restore balance to the mountains?

As Wyatt grapples with a duty that pulls him in opposing directions, will the boundaries of love and loyalty blur?

Caught between the clash of two cultures and the stirrings of a forbidden romance, Tala and Wyatt must navigate the treacherous landscape of greed, honor, and love. As the tensions rise and war looms on the horizon, their connection deepens. But will their love be enough to forge a new alliance, or will it all end in tragedy? And is love enough to keep these two very different people together?

“Riders of the Mountains” is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.

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