The Z Team

A completed trilogy for fans of John Scalzi’s The Collapsing Empire, Mass Effect, and the Fifth Element. Packed with action, humor, a dash of romance, and sci-fi influences, Chris DeSantis’s debut follows a struggling freighter crew who must stop the shadow forces threatening the peaceful Commonwealth.Galactic conspiracies, relentless bounty hunters, savage pirates, and … dock sanitation fines?Something cracked the planet of Auturia in half. Fifty million souls lost to the great void. With them went the Commonwealth’s promise of galactic peace.As the repercussions sweep across the Commonwealth, captain and veteran Dash Anderton struggles to keep his freighter operation afloat, his crew happy, and his past on the dead planet buried—until a new crewmember comes aboard, harboring a secret that has three “bounty hunters” hot on his tail. A secret that may provide answers about Auturia.Now, Dash and crew must outwit deadly scoundrels and corrupt authorities to unravel the seeds of conspiracy before the dark times return. A job that calls for the A Team.But when all you have is the Z Team, strap in and prepare for a wild ride.The Z Team series:The Z TeamStarlightGhosts of the VoidWhat readers are saying:“Definitely a solid SciFi novel, and I wouldn’t say you need to be a SciFi fan to enjoy. The characters, one of the best parts in my opinion, were really well done and creative, and would be entertaining in probably any setting.” “Great Book! Three words: Lighthearted space Fargo””This book was a lot of fun. Its a bit Joss Whedon crossed with Guy Ritchie. Definitely plenty of adventure and action in the stars, but with quirky characters and satire mixed in.””A great read, with a twisty plot and enjoyable characters.””Read “The Z Team”. You won’t regret it.””A Suspenseful (and Humorous) Space Adventure””The characters are so well drawn, they are going to stay with you long after you finish the book. The worlds they move through — rock solid and crisply rendered. The action —readily believable and taut with suspense at all the right times. The pace — satisfyingly fast. Last but not least, touches of wry humor abound.”

Tomorrow’s First Light

Marrying a stranger to keep the woman’s siblings out of an orphanage is one thing, but when more children than expected pour out of the stagecoach, what’s a man to do?Nervous about meeting her fiancé for the first time, Ellie Spritzer’s lifelong hope of finding love is about to end—or rather, begin. She never imagined her quest for love would take her to the other side of the country with all eight of her siblings in tow, but after her mother dies unexpectedly, what choice does she have? At least the man she’s been writing for the past year is still willing to marry her and take in her siblings… or so she thinks until she arrives in the dusty town of Twin Rivers, Texas.Growing up an orphan, Sam Owens never had a place to call home or a family to love. So if his wife-to-be needs to bring three of her siblings with her, he has no complaints about having a ready-made family. But his mail-order-bride doesn’t arrive with three. She arrives with eight.Sam can’t make himself turn away children in need. But as a beginning rancher, he doesn’t have the resources to care for so many people. When sinister forces threaten the things Sam and Ellie both hold dear, can they figure out how to keep their fledgling family together, or will they lose the very things they cherish most?Tomorrow’s First Light is the first book in the Texas Promise Series by bestselling Christian romance author Naomi Rawlings. If you like tender marriage-of-convenience stories, you’ll love this heartwarming tale filled with hope and new beginnings.

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris

From the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop’A delicious book that I couldn’t resist devouring in one sitting. It was a delight to lose myself in the world of Edie and the mysterious baker. I would recommend to pastry lovers and book lovers alike!’ Sally Page, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of StoriesNestled among the cobblestone streets of Compiègne, there existed a bakery unlike any other. Rumours were whispered through the town that its pastries offered a taste of magic, chasing away the darkest of sorrows. Just one bite of a croissant might bring luck, unlock a precious memory or reveal hidden longings.But dark clouds were looming on the horizon…For Edie Lane, a recipe for disaster doesn’t require that many ingredients. Take an unhealthy amount of wishful thinking and a sprinkle of desperation and that’s how Edie left everything behind in Ireland for her dream job at a bakery in Paris. Except the bakery isn’t in Paris – and neither is Edie.This might not be where Edie intended to be but she soon realizes it’s exactly where she needs to be…Praise for Evie Woods‘Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader…a delightful story for any book lover…an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!’ ?????‘Wowwww!! It’s been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one…It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always’ ?????‘A must read for readers that love books’ ?????‘A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting…a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ?????‘This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn’t put it down til the end’ ?????Evie Woods’s book ‘The Lost Bookshop’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-12-18.

Cole’s Command

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Felicity Brandon, comes a dragon shifter romance series enveloped in her signature dark romance.Four dragon brothers with a mission.One dangerous secret they’re sworn to protect.ColeUnderestimated from day one,I’ve had to fight harder than my brothers.That’s why I went to therapy,That’s where I met Eden.She saw the animal in me,Coaxed me to reveal my darkest desires,Now there’s no walking away.Eden is mine—whatever she says.EdenI should never have given Cole a second look,Should never have crossed the line with a client,But the youngest Vaughn proved impossible to resist,And with his secret disclosed,No other man can compare.I’ll obey Cole’s command,Whatever the consequences.

Easter in Dry Creek

New York Times–Bestselling Author: All he wants is to restore his good name—and reclaim a cowgirl’s heart . . .Clay West is back in his small Montana town with amends to make and minds to change. The cowboy has spent four years in jail for a crime he did not commit, and he’s determined to restore his good name. The former bad boy’s first priority is convincing childhood friend Allie Nelson of his innocence.But she—more than anyone—has suffered in his absence. Allie can’t admit how much she’s missed Clay—and she can’t betray her family by putting her trust in him. She vows to forget her schoolgirl crush. But Clay will settle for nothing less than her forgiveness—and her whole heart.