by admin | Feb 19, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
“If you want to sit down with an extremely well-researched tale involving heroic battles, first loves, and the making of a legend, this book is for you.” – The Historical Novel Society
“For indeed the Frankish nation, which was crushed by the avenger Hasting, was full of filthy uncleanness. Treasonous and oath-breaking, they were deservedly condemned; unbelievers and faithless, they were justly punished.” – Dudo of St. Quentin, Gesta Normannorum
Orphaned as a child by a blood-feud, and sold as a slave to an exiled chieftain in Ireland, the boy Hasting had little hope of surviving to adulthood. The gods had other plans. A ship arrived at his master’s longphort carrying a man who would alter the course of his destiny, and take him under his wing to teach him the ways of the Vikings. His is a story of a boy who was a slave, who became a warlord, and who helped topple an empire.A supposed son of Ragnar Lodbrok, and referred to in the
Gesta Normannorum
as the Scourge of the Somme and Loire, his life exemplified the qualities of the ideal Viking. Join author and historian C.J. Adrien on an adventure that explores the coming of age of the Viking Hasting, his first love, his first great trials, and his first betrayal.
“The Lords of the Wind” by C.J. Adrien is a gold medal winner in the 2020 Reader’s Favorite annual international book awards.
by admin | Feb 18, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
Andie Carson has to do three things to inherit her grandmother’s lottery winnings—sober up, spend a month running her grandmother’s Georgia coffee shop, and enter homemade jam in the county fair. If she can’t meet those terms, the money goes to the church, and Andie gets nothing. She figures her tasks will be easy enough, and once she completes them, Andie plans to sell the shop, take the money, and run back to Boston.After a rough breakup from his crazy ex-fiancée, Officer Gunnar Wills decides to take a hiatus from women. All he wants is to help make his small town thrive the way it did when he was a kid. But when wild and beautiful Andie shows up, Gunnar’s hesitant heart begins to flutter.Gunnar knows that Andie plans to leave, but he’s hoping to change her mind, fearful that if her coffee shop closes, Main Street will fold to the big-box corporations and forever change the landscape of his quaint community. But convincing her to stay means getting close enough to risk his heart in the process. Even though Gunnar makes small-town life seem a little sweeter, Andie has to decide if she’s ready to turn her world upside down and give up big-city life. One thing’s for sure—it’s a very sticky situation.
by admin | Feb 18, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Book 11… Get ready for a new era in the Yellowstone Romance Series….
All her life, Riley Bernard has felt like an outsider. Bullied and misused, she finds solace in her books and research. She comes to Yellowstone, hoping to learn about its ancient inhabitants, and unexpectedly overhears a strange tale about time travel from a couple of park rangers. When a mysterious box of artifacts arrives for her, she is thrust into field research beyond her wildest dreams.
Taken as a boy from the only family he knew, Cameahwait is thrown into an unknown world. The Sky People spoke of promises and tales that he was chosen for something great, yet they abandoned him to find his own way in a harsh and primitive land. When he finds a beautiful woman held prisoner by his enemies, he knows she may be the key to what he’s sought for twelve long years.
Cam will stop at nothing to return Riley to her own time, even if it means facing those whom he turned his back on long ago. While searching for the ancient elders, the two embark on a journey of self-discovery and understanding of each other. When attraction turns to love, and Cam finally learns the truth about his past, he and Riley must make a choice to either follow their destinies, or allow an ancient evil to destroy the future of Yellowstone.
***Content Warning: This story contains mild violence, mild profanity, and adult situations including physical intimacy, and is intended for mature readers.
Other titles in the Yellowstone Romance Series, in recommended reading order:
Yellowstone Heart Song
Return To Yellowstone
Yellowstone Christmas
Yellowstone Redemption
Yellowstone Reflections
Yellowstone Love Notes (short story)
Yellowstone Season of Giving (short story)
Yellowstone Homecoming
Yellowstone Awakening
Yellowstone Dawn
Yellowstone Deception
Yellowstone Promise
Yellowstone Origins
Yellowstone Legacy
Yellowstone Legends
Related/Spin-off Series:
Teton Romance Series
Wilderness Brides Series
Wild Mountain Hearts Series
by admin | Feb 18, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
A tranquil village.A poisoned cupcake.A murdered vicar.A simple case – or it should be. But all clues point to the Toot Hansell Women’s Institute, and Detective Inspector Adams is about to discover there’s much more to the W.I. than just bake sales and jam making.Alice Martin, RAF Wing Commander (Ret.), and current chair of the Women’s Institute, knows the ladies of the W.I. are not guilty. But she has a bigger problem. Toot Hansell has a large and dragonish secret, and she needs to keep the police well away from it. Plus she’d really rather not be arrested for murder. Again.Meanwhile, Beaufort Scales, High Lord of the Cloverly dragons and survivor of the days of knights and dragon hunts, knows even better than Alice that the modern dragon only survives as long as no one knows they exist. But he also knows friends don’t let friends face murder inquiries alone. Beaufort fully intends to Get Involved.This investigation is about to take on dragonish proportions.Best put the kettle on…A funny cozy mystery (with dragons), for anyone that likes their mysteries British, gentle, and well-stocked with cake, tea, and friendship. And dragons, obviously.Baking Bad is the laughter-steeped first book in The Beaufort Scales series of cozy mysteries (with dragons). If you like casually profane heroines, whimsical shenanigans, and stories that give you wings, then you’ll love Kim M. Watt’s enchanting tale.Buy Baking Bad to whip up a recipe for murder today!Note: This cozy mystery contains:no graphic violenceno sexno strong language; however it does contain some blasphemous languagebut there are copious quantities of cake and tea. You may need supplies.
by admin | Feb 18, 2025 | Children & Middle Grade |
Do you want to teach your kid about money but not sure how?This engaging 5-book collection introduces young readers to essential financial concepts, from understanding money to spending wisely, and learning about credit cards, inflation, and supply and demand. Each book is crafted with fun, easy-to-understand language and vibrant illustrations, making financial literacy accessible and exciting for kids.This book contains the first 5 books in the series:What Is Money?How to Spend WiselyWhat Is a Credit Card?What Is Supply and Demand?What Is Inflation?Your child will:Understand the purpose of moneyMake smart spending choicesGrasp the basics of saving and earningLearn why prices go up and downBuild financial curiosity and critical thinkingUnderstand that credit card isn’t pure magicThe Little Economists series is the go-to resource for parents and educators who want to teach kids essential money skills in a way that’s both practical and fun.If you love easy-to-follow explanations, colorful characters, and hands-on learning, you’ll love this series.What Parents and Educators Say:”The presentation of the ideas is flawless.””First time we read the book, it intrigued a 30 min conversation about selling cookies and how to make money/save money afterwards.”“My little ones and I loved this book. Another great hit from the author. The explanation of money and what you can do with it is awesome.””My kids love it and want to read it over and over again. I especially like the 3 piggy banks with an emphasis on saving.””I got this book for my 5 year old grandson and he totally loved it. The book uses simple language and has super cute illustrations. He kept asking me about money after the book and wanting to learn more.””Explaining supply and demand is no easy task even for high school economics teachers. This book laid out a fantastic example with such depth and clarity.””Parents can easily go weary attempting to answer a volley of questions about things like money – how to get it, why there isn’t more, stuff like that. This book is the perfect tool to get ahead of the question barrage (I’m thinking of my 3 and 5 year old daughters) and turn it into entertaining education.”
