About When We Walked in Shadows:
I will not let the Darkness take me.
In this electrifying first book in the Dark Bound series, Molly Jane creates a separate reality filled with an unforgettable heroine, an overarching evil, survival, found family, and romance. When We Walked in Shadows is a fast pace, contemporary, dark fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Future Apocalypse – A Time Travel Series Boxset Bks 1-3 by Barbara Gilbert
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In eighth grade she knew one thing…
…science was awesome.
Would her future self change the world?
At 24, Paulette’s got a dream, but it’s going to take a lot of money. The best solution is to start her own bionics company and then she can fund her real vision.
When she confides in a friend, he’s not sure it will work.
But he believes in her.
Greg is working on his bachelor’s in engineering and he’s got dreams of his own, but there’s always the friend from high school on his mind. He loves how smart Paulette is and treasures their friendship, but could there be more?
How would he get her attention?
When Paulette had her breakthrough and the pod worked, she desperately wanted to go back in time and save her father, but she knew that messing with the past could be devastating to the world.
But time travel goes backward and forward.
Could she learn from the year 2280 and make a difference now?
The future isn’t what she imagined.
Book 2
Paulette is finally able to begin her next adventure.
She and a small group of her newfound friends begin their trek across an apocalyptic landscape to the Mythical City of Technology but find themselves running and fighting for their lives during their journey.
Will they survive?
If so, will she find the help she needs?
Meanwhile, back in the present, Greg and Susan find themselves in a frantic race to solve the problem and retrieve Paulette. Will they succeed in finding and rescuing her or will their efforts be in vain?
Book 3
Paulette is now a prisoner of the City of Technology. They want her program so that they can use their time pod to go back and change the past. Paulette doesn’t want to give it to them and has to figure out a way to stop them.
With her and Thomas’ life in danger, she embarks on a dangerous mission to prove that changing the past won’t work.
She must devise a way to not only save the future, but also find a way back home to her friends.
Will she be able to stop the City from changing the past? Can she escape and make it back to her time?
Only time will tell.
You’ll adore this post-apocalyptic time travel book, because science, time, and love create a brilliant mix that will keep you turning the pages.
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About Terra Tamers: Alpha:
Matthew Wong and his little brother, Oakley Wong, are excited to leave the cramped living quarters of humanity’s last bastion of civilization, the floating domed city of Sojourn. Matt thought the most annoying thing about his mission would be caring for his little brother. Making sure Oakley wouldn’t obsess over studying something off mission and talking Matt’s ears off about his game, Terra Tamers. All of Matt’s expectations fly out the window when a flock of Holo birds kidnap his screaming brother, carrying him away. Holos, holographic animals that can interact with the physical world, never attack children. Holos only target adults! The defining truth of the world for the past forty years has changed, but Matt just wants Oakley back safe and sound. Matt soon joins forces with Juan, his amigo from a previous scavenging mission, and the two follow the Holo flock to a dilapidated hotel surrounded by a barrier. They are unsuccessful at breaking through the barrier and spend a frightening night camped in tree branches as danger stalks the night. The next day a now apparently empty hotel greets them. An empty hotel with working electricity. They soon find an auditorium in the hotel, an auditorium with a holographic woman, some imprisoned locals, and a happily grinning Oakley. The woman is hovering. She is an artificial intelligence named Tara who introduces the newly created (with Oakley’s help) game, Terra Tamers, a new way to interact with Holos and technology. Tara has plans to transform the world and the Holos into one giant game, Oakley is completely on board as a co-designer, and Matt is desperate to retrieve Oakley. Matt agrees to showcase the game’s features and technology, like the futuristic Rayment. Matt competes in an obstacle course, tames a Driger (mostly) and then takes off with Oakley. Tara follows and strikes a bargain with Matt as he begins to contemplate the benefits of pushing his paperwork onto a hyper-intelligent AI. Terra Tamers testing continues as Tara announces a tournament which will result in the winner being granted one wish. Matt hunts Holos, team building strategies are pursued, and Matt starts wondering if Oakley even needs him anymore. Amidst the trials and tests, passions flare, knives are pulled, and difficult questions are raised. Things every teen must deal with after the Hollowing. The tournament continues until Matt and Juan battle for the wish. At this point, the fight is just for fun and pride. Juan wins and waits for Tara to create his wish. Until Oakley, with the help of Sojourn’s Triad AI system, unleashes Tara’s evil twin, Gaia, into the world to change the course of history once more. Gaia traps Juan, Matt, Oakley, and Tara in a Dungeon. They have to outthink the architect of the Hollowing and free Juan by defeating the secret ancient Rockong in the heart of its family’s Nest. They release Juan and return to a chaotic scene of panicked children after Gaia’s reckless, yet not murderous, actions lead to confusion. Matt and Oakley chase after Gaia as it becomes clear she’s heading straight for Sojourn. Matt finds Sojourn strangely open, yet the sound of gunfire announces that all is not well. Matt throws Oakley to safety and rushes towards the sounds of fighting. Matt finds his father wearing a prototype Rayment and fighting with Gaia, preventing her from descending to Sojourn’s nuclear power plant. Matt and his father work together but are rapidly losing as Gaia adapts and reacts with inhuman speed. Matt’s father destroys the normal route to the engine and blocks Gaia from following Matt as best he can. Matt races to protect the core from Gaia. He fails. Gaia uses the core and creates a terrible Titan, Oceanus. Matt siphons energy from the core to recharge his Rayment and Terrors to continue fighting Gaia and Oceanus. The battle seems lost as Gaia tries to consign Matt to a watery grave, but help arrives as Sojourners and Tamers gather to recover the core from Gaia. The battle settles into a tense stalemate as both sides weigh the cost of victory. Gaia calculates it is better for her to leave and construct a base for her next scheme. For now, Blue Port and Sojourn are saved! And Matt is totally punished for his part in irresponsibly handing so much power to an unknown AI and not doing his job. Matt, now exiled, is then tasked with tracking down Gaia.
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About One-Minute Weekly Sports Devotions for Rising Athletes by NextLevel Publications:
You train your body for game day—but what about your faith? What if one minute a week could transform you inside and out—mentally, spiritually, and physically?
Early mornings. Intense workouts. The pressure to perform. The sting of setbacks. Young athletes know the daily physical grind—but the real battle often happens in the mind and heart.
One-Minute Weekly Sports Devotions for Rising Athletes is perfect for teen athletes who want to grow both in their sport and faith. This Christian sports devotional blends Bible guidance for young athletes with real-life sports stories, building mental toughness, leadership skills, and a competitive edge through Christ. Whether for team huddles, a youth sports Bible study, or for personal reading, it’s a playbook for spiritual growth and victory on and off the field. In just one or two minutes a week, this devotional delivers high-impact truth that fuels you far beyond the scoreboard.
This isn’t a book full of lectures or long readings. It’s a year-long guide for young athletes and multi-sport athletes who want to play with purpose and lead with integrity. Whether you’re a basketball player, football player, soccer star, softball MVP, gymnast, runner, swimmer, or part of any team—this book meets you where you are, in your sport and in your walk with God.
Inside, you’ll find:
• Fast, powerful reads that hit home — 52 short weekly devotions crafted for athletes who need Biblical truth that speaks their language and fits their schedule.
• Real athletes, real struggles, real growth — Stories of professionals and collegiate competitors who faced pressure, setbacks, pain, and self-doubt—and found strength through their faith to overcome obstacles.
• Reflections to think it through, write it down — Each devotion includes a short reflection prompt and space to journal, helping athletes understand the lesson and what God is teaching them.
• Challenges that meet you on the field — Weekly action steps to help you apply God’s Word to real moments: tryouts, injuries, comparisons, losses, and championship pressures.
• Scripture that fuels your mindset — Verses that stick with you to anchor your thoughts and fuel confidence during big plays, hard practices, and everyday battles.
• Lessons without the lecture vibe — Straightforward truths about character, teamwork, discipline, selflessness, grit, and purpose—delivered in a voice athletes can relate to.
• Strength for when the grind gets tough — Encouragement that shows up when you’re tired, knocked down, doubting, or feeling the pressure to prove yourself.
• Tools to lead with purpose — Built-in leadership lessons for Christian athletes who want to influence their team with humility, faith, and integrity.
• Confidence rooted in Christ, not performance — A weekly reminder that your worth isn’t based on stats, social media likes, or the scoreboard—but on who God says you are.
• Faith that fits your season — Whether you’re all-in for Christ or just starting to explore, each devotion meets you where you are in your faith and helps you take the next step.
• Biblical guidance and support — perfect for coaches, parents, and mentors guiding Christian student athletes to become the athletes God has designed them to be.
This devotional isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up—honest, humble, and hungry for growth. Whether you’re all-in on your faith or just starting to ask questions, this book is for you.
You don’t have to choose between being a fierce competitor and a faithful Christian.
You can chase your goals and grow your character—one minute, one week, one devotion at a time.
About Abigail’s Curse:
Lament Academy is a place for the forgotten, the troubled, the unwanted. Abby never wanted to be here, but she wasn’t given a choice. The halls are cold, the whispers never stop, and something about this place feels wrong.
Her roommate, Raven, listens to the floorboards like they might answer. The other students watch her like they know something she doesn’t. And Ethan… Ethan looks at her like he’s waiting for her to remember something she’s long forgotten.
But the longer Abby stays at Lament, the more the lines between dreams and reality blur. Shadows stretch where they shouldn’t. Time slips through her fingers. And the whispers—soft, familiar, unrelenting—keep calling her name.
Something is keeping her here.
And it won’t let her go.
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Vita Aeterna by Jay Allan Storey
With the fate of the world in the balance, one outlier could tip the scales towards salvation or disaster.
Alex Barret lives in ‘the Quarters’, a set of broken-down slums surrounding a glittering walled-off city called the First Circle. Like all kids his age, on his sixteenth birthday Alex is scheduled for Appraisal, an unpredictable medical procedure with the potential to extend his lifespan. In a world where everything else costs, for some reason Appraisal is free.
Alex has heard of every Appraisal scenario, but none prepared him for his own experience – abducted, imprisoned, and subjected to brutal medical experiments in a high-tech lab. He escapes and goes on the run, a heartbeat ahead of a ruthless army led by the most powerful man in the world. When he finally pieces together the clues behind his kidnapping, he uncovers a treacherous plot that only he can derail.
But to succeed, he must penetrate the First Circle, the forbidden abode of the ruling class.
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The Art of Overthinking by Ellen Zheng
Isla Wu is fine.
Or, at least, that’s what she tells herself. She has friends, semi-supportive—albeit judgmental—tiger parents, and good grades, so why wouldn’t she be okay? Besides, anything other than “fine” is not suitable for an American-born Chinese girl with Ivy League dreams.
But still, the numbness claws at her.
Everything goes to crap when she spills coffee on a new guy (how meet-cute, NOT). Yet, as she starts to like him, everything she thought she once knew unravels until the numbness threatens to pull her under. Because when you’re at the top, the only way to go is down, and ignoring her problems or feelings doesn’t help anyone.
Maybe Isla Wu is not fine.
Set in the backdrop of New York City and immersed in the academically elite high school culture, “The Art of Overthinking” is a celebration of the ties that bond us and a love letter to mental health.
*Fans of “How It Feels to Float” by Helena Fox, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” by Jenny Han, and “Every Last Word,” by Tamara Ireland Stone will enjoy THE ART OF OVERTHINKING.
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NOTES TO A LITTLE BIRD: RECLAIMING CIVIL SOCIETY by Richard Silvia
Notes to a Little Bird: Reclaiming Civil Society —It’s something different, more like a journal for our time. Notes to a Little Bird is a heartfelt collection of reflections meant to restore connection, courage, and common sense in an increasingly divided world.
“Dear Little Bird,
Close your eyes and picture a world where every nest is safe, every sky is open, and every song is heard. Hold onto this vision it is the blueprint for your flight. A bird must first imagine the horizon before it soars. Vision is the wind beneath our wings, lifting us from what is to what could be.
—In shared humanity, your kindred spirit”
Blending personal anecdotes, sensory experiences, and timeless wisdom, Silvia speaks directly to the “Little Birds” —those who seek a life beyond the status quo. Inspired by historical works like Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior, this book is an invitation to slow down, embrace empathy, and rediscover the beauty in everyday moments.
INTRODUCTION
Dear Little Bird,
I received your inquiry and I must say, it landed softly yet
stirred a gust of thought. You asked for guidance, for a
voice to help navigate the noise and extremes of today’s
world. In response I offer you these notes —a collection
of observations, stories, and quiet revelations.
You should know this book is not a lecture but a
conversation. It’s a collection of moments that invite us to
slow down, breathe, and notice the details —the warmth
of morning light through a window, the rhythm of rain
against the sidewalk, the courage it takes to speak your
truth even when the world feels unsteady. It’s all about the
beauty found in the ordinary and the wisdom nestled in
simplicity.
Everyday courage is often silent. It’s found in the way we
choose kindness when anger tempts us, in the patience we
extend to ourselves when life feels hurried, and in the
strength to remain gentle in a world that often rewards the
loudest voices. This book will not promise you all the
answers, but it will provide a lens through which to see
the questions more clearly and as a compass to help you
find your own way.
Use your voice, Little Bird. Not to echo the clamor of the
world but to share your song —the unique melody only
you can offer. ‘Notes to a Little Bird’ aims to be a modern
resource, blending timeless principles with fresh
innovative thinking. It’s a call back to critical thinking,
practical wisdom and the deeply human need for
connection and understanding.
My hope is that these pages become a companion to you,
offering not just solace but practical tools to navigate
life’s complexities. Whether it’s finding balance amid
extremes, reclaiming life’s meaningful moments or
cultivating an updated skillset for today’s fast world, I
believe this book has something to offer to every reader.
Let’s explore together with curiosity and courage what it
means to live a life not just seen but truly felt.
—In shared humanity, your kindred spirit
Whether navigating uncertainty or longing for deeper connection, this book offers a guiding voice—one that whispers, in a world of noise, that we are never truly alone.
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The Illusions of Alistair Moonshadow: Trilogy by Gary Ogden
Alistair Moonshadow is no ordinary magician. While his performances at weddings and parties delight audiences with seemingly impossible illusions, only he knows the truth—his magic is real. But Alistair has always kept his powers balanced between light and shadow, careful not to tip the scales.
When a mysterious, vanishing invitation arrives, it draws him into a web of ancient magic and hidden secrets. Tasked with solving a series of enigmatic trials, Alistair’s illusions spiral out of control, revealing that his quiet life has been a fragile facade. Each challenge pushes him deeper into a world of shadows, where the lines between performance and reality blur.
As Alistair uncovers a forgotten legacy tied to his family’s past, he must confront the true nature of his abilities. But when a dark force threatens to consume him and unravel the magic that keeps the balance intact, Alistair is faced with an impossible choice: embrace the shadows within or lose the light that defines him.
Filled with mystery, humour, and heart-stopping magic, The Illusions of Alistair Moonshadow is the thrilling start of a trilogy about the delicate balance between light and dark—and the price of mastering both.
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My Mother’s Friend by Sally Jameson Bond
Their forbidden love bloomed during the war. Will it survive peacetime?
Algona, Iowa. 1944. Phyllis ‘Phee’ Swensson cheerfully does her share. Busy caring for her father and siblings after her mother’s death, the high school senior tries to ignore the POW camp looming over her quiet hometown. But when she reluctantly joins a tour of the ominous facility, the gifted young pianist is stunned to hear an imprisoned musician’s haunting melodies.
Intrigued when the thoughtful man behind the music asks her to become his accompanist for an upcoming recital, Phee embarks on an unforeseen friendship. Yet as her feelings for the kind German deepen, choosing her path forward becomes dauntingly complex.
Will heavy secrets and a grieving country cut their tender connection short?
My Mother’s Friend is a poignant YA historical fiction novel. If you like slow-burn romance, richly researched home front settings, and relationship-driven stories, then you’ll adore Sally Jameson Bond’s evocative and emotional WWII tale.
Buy My Mother’s Friend for a sweet song of passion and loss today! Only 99 cents during the week of July 14th.
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About Risky Pursuit by Nancy G. West:
High school senior Decker Savage, convinced the man with his mother is key to the disintegration of his family, follows him through dark streets, to the wrong side of the law, into unexpected relationships, and into danger that tests his courage and threatens everyone he loves. An inter-generational thriller for all ages with characters you won’t forget.
After Decker follows the mystery man inside a dark house and hears him attack another man, the culprit escapes. Decker begins to receive anonymous notes threatening him, his family, and his friend. If he does what the note writer demands, his future and family will be ruined. If he refuses the attacker’s demands, the assailant promises to destroy them all. How can he save them all?
“A gripping, page-turning mystery filled with tension and high emotional stakes. Proof that even young-adult heroes can have hidden heart and stores of great courage.”
__James W. Ziskin, author of the Anthony, Barry, and Macavity award-winning Ellie Stone mysteries
A soccer coach at a recent book event told Nancy that for students more interested in sports than reading, RISKY PURSUIT was the book that would spark them to read more.
“It’s a race against time to identify the assailant before he attacks again while destroying Decker’s future. Sharply-paced and full of twists and turns, Risky Pursuit leads the reader on a thrilling journey before it reaches a thoroughly satisfying conclusion.” Amazon & Goodreads. Keller
You Can Call Me Clover: A Dog Rescue Story by Darcy Kate
Told in part through the eyes of a spirited dog, You Can Call Me Clover is a heartwarming, dual-perspective dog rescue story about a young dog in search of freedom and a teen boy chasing first love, until an alley, a shelter, and a second chance help them find where they belong.
Perfect for fans of heartfelt dog stories, contemporary YA, and anyone who believes in the power of animal rescue.
It can be hard to trust a boy in the alley when you’re an abandoned dog, but new bonds can drive much-needed change for both dogs and humans.
Clover, a young Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, is searching for three things: freedom, adventure, and trash containers. Meanwhile, sixteen-year-old Logan is looking for love with his first crush, Kylie, while trying to avoid three things: his father, work drama, and his own awkward behavior. Once Logan finds Clover in an alley after work, he takes her to a nearby canine rescue.
While Clover does her best to navigate her changing environment, Logan’s relationship with Kylie progresses as they volunteer together at the rescue. You Can Call Me Clover navigates high school love, family relationships, friend dynamics, work life, and what the world looks like through the eyes of an adventurous, food-loving dog.
“A satisfying, anytime book about a very special dog that celebrates what it truly means to find one’s ‘home’!” — Jennifer Rees, Children’s Book Editor
About THE COLD LAWS OF PSYCHOLOGY:
“Silence isn’t weakness. It’s a weapon.”
This book isn’t for the loud. It’s for the sharp.
Inside are the cold laws of mental power — the kind used by silent leaders, ruthless strategists, and quiet minds that move the world. Every line is a weapon. Every word is designed to shift your thinking, tighten your focus, and sharpen your presence.
You won’t just read — you’ll transform.
Learn how to disappear and gain value. Speak less and command more. Break their expectations without lifting a finger. This is psychological warfare for the modern mind.
Read it once — and watch how people start treating you differently.
About Abigail’s Curse:
Lament Academy is a place for the forgotten, the troubled, the unwanted. Abby never wanted to be here, but she wasn’t given a choice. The halls are cold, the whispers never stop, and something about this place feels wrong.
Her roommate, Raven, listens to the floorboards like they might answer. The other students watch her like they know something she doesn’t. And Ethan… Ethan looks at her like he’s waiting for her to remember something she’s long forgotten.
But the longer Abby stays at Lament, the more the lines between dreams and reality blur. Shadows stretch where they shouldn’t. Time slips through her fingers. And the whispers—soft, familiar, unrelenting—keep calling her name.
Something is keeping her here.
And it won’t let her go.
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About Featured Book: Some Species of Outsider-ness by Angela Grey
Piper Quesenberry has always known how to survive: keep your head down, keep people out, and never let anyone see the cracks. Slater Hartmann knows what it’s like to be on the outside too as he’s fighting a body that won’t cooperate and a world that stopped making sense after his life was turned upside down.
In a town where everyone knows your name, and your secrets, Piper and Slater aren’t supposed to be friends. But when they stumble upon something dark and dangerous happening behind the neon lights of Whispering Hills Casino, they realize they’ll have to trust each other to figure out the truth and make it out alive.
As they navigate whispered rumors, cruel classmates, and the weight of their own battles: Piper’s bipolar disorder and Slater’s fight to recover from Guillain-Barré Syndrome, they find something neither of them expected: someone who sees them for who they are.
Heartbreaking and hopeful, Some Species of Outsider-ness is a story about two broken teens finding strength in each other, standing up when it matters most, and learning that sometimes, being an outsider means you’re the only one brave enough to face the truth.
This YA book is available in these Formats: eBook, Print
About Abigail’s Curse:
Lament Academy is a place for the forgotten, the troubled, the unwanted. Abby never wanted to be here, but she wasn’t given a choice. The halls are cold, the whispers never stop, and something about this place feels wrong.
Her roommate, Raven, listens to the floorboards like they might answer. The other students watch her like they know something she doesn’t. And Ethan… Ethan looks at her like he’s waiting for her to remember something she’s long forgotten.
But the longer Abby stays at Lament, the more the lines between dreams and reality blur. Shadows stretch where they shouldn’t. Time slips through her fingers. And the whispers—soft, familiar, unrelenting—keep calling her name.
Something is keeping her here.
And it won’t let her go.
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The Gemini Connection by Teri Polen
Planet Tage is dying, and the best hope of saving it is gone.
Seventeen-year-old identical twins Evan and Simon share an extraordinary bond, a trait that’s both useful and invasive. They use their connection in their work at Scientific Innovations. Evan is a Mindbender, someone who enters the minds of scientists to spark ideas, join thoughts, and battle nightmares. Simon is a science prodigy and Tage’s best chance of survival.
Unfortunately, their unusual link often bleeds into their private lives. When Evan discovers his brother is keeping a secret from him, he lashes out and ignores requests to talk, and even pleas for help. By the time Evan tunes back in, he finds their connection severed and Simon missing.
He suffers a terrible case of survivor’s guilt. Moreover, he’s desperate. The fate of the world rests on Simon’s return, and Evan is willing to do anything to get him back—even working with his greatest rival, who also happens to be Simon’s boyfriend.
Evan finds allies among enemies and adversaries among friends. When nothing is as it seems and everything is depending on him, he must explore a dangerous aspect to his twin connection he never knew he had.
If he fails, he’ll lose both his brother and his world.
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The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin
In a busy outdoor market, in broad daylight, an apparently ordinary woman is gunned down by a professional assassin. Twelve years later, the killer is back with a new target – and a mysteriously sinister employer…
What secrets could a father leave behind?
A gripping, high-stakes thriller that seamlessly blends espionage, mystery, and intense suspense, The Third Estate: Secrets of the Manor will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Sophie Allard, a promising jet pilot cadet at a prestigious military academy, finds her world shattered when she’s summoned to the Commander’s office with devastating news—her estranged father has died in a mysterious lab explosion at their family estate.
What begins as a routine investigation soon spirals into something far more dangerous.
As Sophie delves deeper into the secrets surrounding her father’s death, she uncovers hidden truths that threaten not only her career but her life. Unraveling a web of deception and betrayal, Sophie discovers that her father’s involvement with a powerful and shadowy organization—the Third Estate—could hold the key to both her survival and her downfall.
With an assassin hunting her every step and the enigmatic Grey Lady pulling the strings behind the scenes, Sophie must navigate a perilous landscape of secrets, lies, and danger.
This fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of complex conspiracies, strong female protagonists, and unpredictable twists. If you love novels that combine action, suspense, and mystery, The Third Estate is your next must-read.
Will Sophie uncover the truth—before it’s too late?
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The Disciplining of Mom by Anita M Shaw
What happens when the tables turn, and an adult gets grounded?
When Mom calls Dad a spineless jellyfish for not standing up to his obnoxious brother, Willis, Dad grounds her for a week. Reyia, 13, Reymund, 17, and Rodney, 16, side with Dad. Until they realize they’ll be fending for themselves for the whole week—cooking, cleaning, laundry? Oh, my
Thing is, they expected her to apologize within the day if not the hour—which is what they would’ve done in her position.
Yes, and Mom’s grounded her car, truck, and keys with her. Which means, not only does Reymund not have wheels for his date with beautiful, but fickle, Delora, Reyia, Rodney, and little Ryleigh have to find a way to get to the stables after school to practice for the horse show Saturday. Likely, they’ll have no way of getting to the horse show either, for Dad works most weekends and has no real interest in their horsey endeavors.
And way before Saturday, Reyia is fed up with trying to manage household chores along with the rest of her life!
How long will Mom hold out before she tires of solitary confinement? Doesn’t she care that Dad’s sleeping in his basement mancave?
Yes, Reyia has a nagging worry that her family is about to face a major break up . . .
Mom, please . . . just apologize!
With its lighthearted mix of humor, heart, and family chaos, The Disciplining of Mom is perfect for readers who love coming-of-age tales and heartfelt family dramas.
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Leftover Girl by C.C. Bolick
How far will she go to learn what happened to her parents?
Jes’s adopted family has been on the run for years. Never spending more than a few months in one place, she’s shocked by their latest move. Suddenly Jes has her greatest wish – a normal life. All she has to do is act normal.
Until the new guy hints she’s different, with a power no human could have. Jes begins to wonder if there’s more to the story of her adoption. Could her family be lying? As memories emerge, she’ll be forced to make the ultimate choice: the family who seems to love her or a chance to learn the truth.
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