It’s springtime in Provence! Trees are in bloom and critters are abuzz— including a murderer or two. Pastry chef Julie Cavallo is gearing up for the Easter weekend. Life is blissfully tranquil… until she learns of a wrongful conviction. Chiropractor Quentin Vernet was found guilty of fatal malpractice, stripped of his license and imprisoned for a year. And now he has lost all hope of clearing his good name. If only there was a way to help him! Unfortunately, Julie has nothing to go on. Her crew of amateur sleuths deems the case too cold and too sticky. Her gendarme boyfriend warns her...

If you liked Jack Reacher and Mitch Rapp, then you'll enjoy Morgan Rapier. Daddy’s Little Felons, Rick Bennett’s second novel, introduces former Navy SEAL and computer wizard Morgan Rapier, a one-man force of nature whose retaliation against Russian & Chinese hackers inadvertently starts (and eventually wins) a world-wide cyberwar. His creative attack against an Islamic hacker nearly ignites a holy war. The video of his beating up a child abuser goes viral and becomes the #1 Navy SEAL recruitment vehicle. And his tracking down a serial killer in Utah embarrasses quite a few prominent ...

During what those who lived through it call “The Golden Age of Advertising,” an aspiring young Mad Man, Brian Durston, finds his uncle, the President and CEO of the ad agency Brian has just joined, dead with a bullet through his brain. The police think it’s suicide, but Brian finds that impossible to believe. More than one person wanted his uncle dead, and perhaps not coincidentally, the agency’s largest account just went into review. As if that wasn’t bad enough, his uncle’s insurance company won’t pay because apparently the policy holder took his own life. Without the money ...

A VERY old hacker named BJ meets a computer genius who calls herself Black Madonna and who speaks only in palindromes—sentences that read the same backward as they do forward. Black Madonna has created an A. I. (Artificial Intelligence) entity called Black Dragon, and BJ must protect the enigmatic Jonathan and the nucleus of savant women unleashed by Jonathan's special gift from the diabolical Father Love, who is trying to control Black Madonna and her Black Dragon. Over a six-day period, BJ learns that he's been groomed lo these many years to become…The Destroying Angel. Science ...

In the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, three lives scarred by loss and betrayal collide, setting the stage for a journey of healing, love, and redemption. Six-year-old Karla, yearning for the mother she lost too soon, finds solace in her burgeoning talent for painting. Anna, grappling with the wounds of her ex-husband's deceit, becomes both a mentor and a maternal figure to Karla. Meanwhile, Jonas, a widowed artist and teacher, hides behind his grief, carrying a secret from his past that threatens to unravel everything. As Anna and Jonas nurture Karla's gift, their connection deepens into a ...

Step into a riveting adventure novel that will sweep you off your feet with nail-biting suspense, unlikely love, and one man’s search for a treasure that will change both past and future. When two worlds collide with earth-shattering consequences, the first book in the Redemption Series is a gripping read that’s perfect for fans of historical fiction, mystery, and suspense with religious undertones and a supernatural twist. A magical artifact. A princess from another time. And a flawed soldier on the hunt for his destiny. The year is 2016, and veteran James “Mack” MacNaughton ...

A Rogue AI Threatens the Future of the Human Race... When interstellar traders arrive at a distant human colony, they encounter an enraged rogue AI named Grendel who has slaughtered the local population. Grendel's anguish over his own mortality in an infinitely complex, unknown, and terrifyingly dangerous universe makes him a threat to humans everywhere. The ensuing human struggle is a tale of duty, courage, and sacrifice. But for their "tame" AI partner, Patrice, this encounter will test the limits of intelligence as a survival trait. The outcome will turn on his capacity to collaborate, ...

We all grow up and have coming-of-age moments. It doesn’t matter when you were born or what age you are now. You have in common with other people of any age the event of change that is associated with a growth in understanding, maturity, and becoming who you are. Sometimes these moments of change are referred to as epiphanic turning points. That means: we used to be like this, and now we are like this. It is not the particulars of the experience that make this kind of moment a universal experience; it is the event itself. Different fields of study approach this event of change and assign ...

When Aunt Adeline goes missing, it is up to her niece, Charlotte, to uncover the clues of her deeply hidden family secrets and the town she calls home.

Leadership isn’t what it used to be—and that’s exactly why the stakes have never been higher. Gone are the days of rigid hierarchies and “my way or the highway” management. In a world defined by constant disruption, generational shifts, artificial intelligence, and global chaos, yesterday’s leaders are today’s liabilities. To survive—and thrive—you must evolve, or risk irrelevance. Lead with Purpose or Be Led by Circumstance by Douglas Sims, PhD, is more than a leadership book; it’s a wake-up call. Dr. Sims doesn’t deal in clichés or feel-good fluff. He’s been in ...

Journalist Juliet Brown is a ScandiGeek, a person who is enamored of all things Scandinavian. An unexpected opportunity sends Juliet to Sweden to interview an American jazz singer, and she is quickly drawn into the vibrant Stockholm music scene. When one of Juliet's new friends is murdered, she finds herself embroiled in a real-life Swedish mystery. Journalist Magnus Lindblom offers to help Juliet despite his own struggles, which include hiding the truth about Stieg Larsson's missing fourth book. Set in the depths of the cold and dark Swedish winter, amid the weaving cobblestone streets of ...

American Commander “Mac” MacTavish and his international team of scientists and engineers are wrapping up an eighteen-month mission at Mars Base. Without warning, all communication with Earth is mysteriously lost. Mac’s egotistical science chief discovers that a massive solar flare has impacted Earth, causing catastrophic damage and most likely political and social upheaval. Unsure if it is safe to return home, Mac decides to wait for the arrival of the Mars 3 spacecraft and the relief crew already en route from Earth. After several weeks with no communication, Mars 3 lands nearby, ...

Real Stories. True Struggles. Unstoppable Confidence. Sometimes, the hardest journey is finding our way back to believing in ourselves. In A Journey of Riches: Building Self-Confidence, courageous souls from around the world open their hearts to share stories of doubt, fear, hope, and triumph. Each chapter is a moving reminder that confidence isn’t something we’re born with—it’s something we build, moment by moment, often through heartbreak, failure, and the quiet decision to keep going. Inside, you’ll discover powerful stories like: • The Inner Rise: Rising into Confidence ...

The Mindset Book Bundle will serve as a helpful guide for those people at cross-roads between surviving the past and claiming a whole new approach to life. In this book, not only are you going to learn how the power of optimism can change your life, but you will also learn how to accept life’s limitations without surrendering to them. You are in control of your own happiness, and this book will show you how to ignore the negative mindset and focus yourself daily on positive thinking! The Mindset Book Bundle will show you: • Affirmations you can practice to wake up on a positive note ...

Skip the Overwhelm! Turn Your Passion into a Purpose-Driven Nonprofit – Quickly Starting a nonprofit is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, complicated, confusing, and time-consuming. Nonprofit Setup Simplified takes the guesswork out of the process, walking you through every step with clarity and confidence. Award-winning author and experienced nonprofit founder Michele L. Whetzel shares the exact roadmap she uses to launch nonprofits quickly and effectively – without backtracking or costly mistakes. This book is designed for doers: people with big hearts and big ideas who are ...