Book Spotlight

#Spotlight “In the Best Interest of the Child” by Felicia Denise

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In the Best Interest of the Child

by Felicia Denise

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Severely injured in an accident that forever changed her life, 10-year-old Olivia becomes another faceless, under-served child in foster care. With no time to mourn or grieve, the young girl is easy prey for uncaring social workers and ambivalent foster families.

Livvie_HospitalOlivia quickly learns to hold her tongue and mask her emotions. Even when exposed to neglect, bullying, and assault, no one seems to care. Holding fast to the teachings of her late father, Olivia ages out of the system broken, but no longer a victim.

Now a successful child advocate attorney, Olivia is a passionate voice for children. However, a routine case assignment by the court plunges Olivia back into the trauma of her childhood. If she doesn’t face her demons, a child will be sent into foster care.

Foster care for her young client is not an option. But Olivia’s emotional scars run even deeper than she realized. Reconciling with her past means Olivia must confront the one woman she blames for her battered soul.

A woman who has no idea who Olivia is.

NOTE: This book is intended for mature readers – 18+.

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What Readers are saying…

Best Int 5 Stars

“Each page left you wanting to read more to find out what would happen next.” -Kotrish W., Amazon review

“I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys women’s fiction or contemporary fiction.” -Kathy G., Amazon review

“I can’t wait to read the next installment, and I highly recommend this book to everyone.” -A.C.M., Amazon review

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#Spotlight “Sophie Washington: Hurricane” by Tonya Duncan Ellis

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Sophie Washington: Hurricane

by Tonya Duncan Ellis

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AN AMAZON BEST SELLING BOOK FOR KIDS!

Are you ready for the hurricane? Strap in for an entertaining, illustrated middle grade chapter book full of fun, laughs and excitement.

A hurricane’s coming and sixth grader Sophie’s life of school work and friends is about to make a major change. One day she’s teasing her little brother, Cole, dodging classmate Nathan Jones’ wayward science lab frog and complaining about “braggamuffin” cheerleader Valentina Martinez, and the next, she and her family are fleeing for their lives to avoid dangerous flood waters. In the middle of it all, Sophie learns to be grateful for what she has and that she is stronger than she ever imagined.

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Here’s what Goodreads readers say about Sophie Washington: Hurricane:

    • “Hurricane is an exceptionally well-written children’s book with many interesting references to modern technology, current events and popular culture, making it a relevant and relatable story for secondary school aged readers. Highly recommended!”
    • “I loved all the characters and the way they reacted to the situations.”
    • “I thought it handled the subject of a natural disaster from the eyes of a child very well.”
    • “What a great series for younger readers! I enjoyed the story and the characters. Real life challenges in today’s world.”

This is the fifth book in the Readers’ Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes:

Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)

Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)

Sophie Washington: Things You Didn’t Know About Sophie (Book 3)

Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)

Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)

Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica (Book 6)

Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)

Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)

Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)

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#Spotlight “LoveRotica Sex Journal: A Single Woman’s Guide to Finding Your Oh! in 90 Days” by L. Loren

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A Single woman’s guide to finding your Oh! In 90 days. This journal is designed for you to record daily sexual interactions for a 90-day period. Along with completing the weekly challenges, you should use these pages to document your fantasies, dreams, favorite positions and sexual activity. It will not guarantee orgasms or a better sex life. However, it will help you to form habits that can allow you to discover what brings you pleasure and clarity about what you need from a partner. Happy hunting. Don’t forget to say OH!

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#Spotlight “I Love My Hair!” by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

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I Love My Hair!

by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

E. B. Lewis (Illustrator)

A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years!

In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her special hair, encouraging black children to be proud of their heritage and enhancing self-confidence.

I Love My Hair! has been a staple in African-American picture books for 20 years, and now has a fresh, updated cover that shines on the shelves!

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#Spotlight “Spell Breaker: The Chronicles of Eledon Book One” by Joni Parker

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2017 Winner of the JOHN E WEAVER EXCELLENT READS AWARD!!!
2016 Finalist BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD!!
With the magical powers bestowed on her by her Titan ancestors, Lady Alexin is finally able to break the spell and halt the storms which have kept the inhabitants of Seaward Isle prisoner for centuries and embark on her greatest adventure yet. At long last, the Elves can return to Eledon. Yet success may come at a terrible price.The mortals on Seaward Isle are given the option to return to Eledon with the Elves or to remain on the island. The evacuation is complicated and many, including the journalist Olivia and her husband John, are left behind, awaiting the return of the Elf ships.

Zenon, the Crow-beast charged by Zeus with maintaining the storms and keeping the Titan prisoner is enraged to discover Alex has escaped. In his wrath, he all but destroys Seaward Isle and its remaining inhabitants with a devastating flood.

Though Eledon is beautiful and Alex enjoys the protection and encouragement of Lord Odin and Prince Darin, it’s clear the problems of this civilization run deep. Lord Odin resumes his seat on the High Council, his position is threatened by plots and political intrigue. And despite being named by the Mentors as the Keeper of the Keys, Alex is disillusioned to find she is rejected and reviled by those who consider her a mere “half-blood” Elf. She wants to return to Seaward isle, the only home she has ever known. When Zenon discovers her whereabouts and threatens Eledon, the Elves have little choice but to agree.

But there is almost nothing left of the home she once knew and the survivors on Seaward Isle implore the Elves to use their magic to send them back to Earth. But while the Elves are able to open a portal between the two worlds, they cannot guarantee a time or place to which the mortals will return and. caught between her own past and an uncertain future, Lady Alexin is faced with the only choice that really matters–to follow her heart.

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#Spotlight “The City of Brass: A Novel (The Daevabad Trilogy)” by S. A. Chakraborty

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Library Journal | Vulture | The Verge | SYFYWire

Step into The City of Brass, the spellbinding debut from S. A. Chakraborty perfect for fans of The Golem and the Jinni, The Grace of Kings, and Uprooted, in which the future of a magical Middle Eastern kingdom rests in the hands of a clever and defiant young con artist with miraculous healing gifts.

On the streets of eighteenth-century Cairo, Nahri is a con woman of unsurpassed skill. She makes her living swindling Ottoman nobles, hoping to one day earn enough to change her fortunes. But when Nahri accidentally summons Dara, an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior, during one of her cons, she learns that even the cleverest of schemes can have deadly consequences.

Forced to flee Cairo, Dara and Nahri journey together across hot, windswept sands teeming with creatures of fire and rivers where the mythical marid sleep, past ruins of once-magnificent human metropolises and mountains where the circling birds of prey are more than what they seem, to Daevabad, the legendary city of brass.

It’s a city steeped in magic and fire, where blood can be as dangerous as any spell; a city where old resentments run deep and the royal court rules with a tenuous grip; a city to which Nahri is irrevocably bound—and where her very presence threatens to ignite a war that has been simmering for centuries.

*Finalist for the World Fantasy Award: Best Novel

*Nominated for the Locus Award: Best First Novel

*Finalist for the British Fantasy Award: Best Newcomer

Featuring a stepback and extra content including a bonus scene and an excerpt from The Kingdom of Copper.

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“Everfair: A Novel” by Nisi Shawl

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From noted short story writer Nisi Shawl comes a brilliant alternate-history novel set in the Belgian Congo.

What if the African natives developed steam power ahead of their colonial oppressors? What might have come of Belgium’s disastrous colonization of the Congo if the native populations had learned about steam technology a bit earlier?

Fabian Socialists from Great Britain join forces with African-American missionaries to purchase land from the Belgian Congo’s “owner,” King Leopold II. This land, named Everfair, is set aside as a safe haven, an imaginary Utopia for native populations of the Congo as well as escaped slaves returning from America and other places where African natives were being mistreated.

Shawl’s speculative masterpiece manages to turn one of the worst human rights disasters on record into a marvelous and exciting exploration of the possibilities inherent in a turn of history. Everfair is told from a multiplicity of voices: Africans, Europeans, East Asians, and African Americans in complex relationships with one another, in a compelling range of voices that have historically been silenced. Everfair is not only a beautiful book but an educational and inspiring one that will give the reader new insight into an often ignored period of history.

At the Publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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“A Change of Heart” by Sonali Dev

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Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of the Year 

NPR Great Reads 

RUSA Reading List Longlist Selection 

RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award Winner

“A rising talent.” —Booklist

Dr. Nikhil ‘Nic’ Joshi had it all—marriage, career, purpose. Until, while working for Doctors Without Borders in a Mumbai slum, his wife, Jen, discovered a black market organ transplant ring. Before she could expose the truth, Jen was killed.

Two years after the tragedy, Nic is a cruise ship doctor who spends his days treating seasickness and sunburn and his nights in a boozy haze. On one of those blurry evenings on deck, Nic meets a woman who makes a startling claim: she received Jen’s heart in a transplant and has a message for him. Nic wants to discount Jess Koirala’s story as absurd, but there’s something about her reckless desperation that resonates despite his doubts.

Jess has spent years working her way out of a nightmarish life in Calcutta and into a respectable Bollywood dance troupe. Now she faces losing the one thing that matters—her young son, Joy. She needs to uncover the secrets Jen risked everything for; but the unforeseen bond that results between her and Nic is both a lifeline and a perilous complication.

Delving beyond the surface of modern Indian-American life, acclaimed author Sonali Dev’s page-turning novel is both riveting and emotionally rewarding—an extraordinary story of human connection, bravery, and hope.

Praise for Sonali Dev and Her Novels
Sonali Dev is a gifted writer who creates characters that capture the heart… I can’t wait for Sonali’s next book. —Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author

Exquisitely written… A bright, beautiful gem. —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review, on The Bollywood Bride

Dev’s prose captures the rich and unique beauty of Indian culture while telling a story that is complex, culturally accurate, and full of emotion. —Booklist on The Bollywood Bride

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#BookSpotlight “Hunted” by Tobias Garrett

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Hunted

by Tobias Garrett

Historical Fiction/Suspense

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Peter Gray thought life couldn’t get any tougher, until in 1720, authorities place him and his family in debtors’ prison because of a shady business deal engineered by a ruthless and greedy Lord Banks. Peter escapes and plans to do whatever it takes to release his family from prison and bring down Lord Banks.

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What readers are saying…

“The story is very interesting from beginning to end. I plan to read other books written by this author.” – Kindle Customer

“Well told and it will be remembered for a long time.” – Amazon Reader

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