2024 Best Book Genre
Theirs was a marriage made in heaven, a marriage meant to last forever, or so they thought. Will Folarin be able to trust Leilani? Will Leilani be able to forget the pain of their first marriage? Will they both believe in second chances
Girvyn is unaware he possesses a unique gift: he can enter people's dreams, identifying him as a Dream Traveller. Girvyn aspires to follow in his uncle's scholarly footsteps. Yet, his future veers off course when a dream entangles his fate with a forest tribe ravaged by demons.
'A story of love and tragedy' Based on a true story, Gwendoline explores the challenges facing women in the 1900s, the struggles confronted by individuals suffering from mental health issues, and the devastating impact these issues can have on their families.
After book 1 introductions, we now expand and explore further day-to-day joys and predicaments of the clan and forest dwellers. Can the fairy children help a duckling who is terrified of water? Will they help their mouse friend find love? Includes audio of text and three songs.
In the second book of this series, in Italy 1478, Andrea de' Grigi has failed to save his closest friend from assassination. But he saved the chief leader of Florence, Lorenzo de' Medici. Now he must work with Lorenzo, and his English birth father, to protect Florence from further attack.
This dark comedy gives a bird's-eye view into the life of a graveyard caretaker (above ground) and the souls that dwell beneath the black earth. The squabbling departed interact, highlighting past grievances, while Peter (above ground) comes to terms with the death of his father.
In a future earth where humans are the minority to the now-dominant Altered, genetically-engineered people, Sam "Valkyrie" Ryan struggles to stay focused on a mission to protect a pivotal summit between the two races from human-supremacist terrorists.
In this uplifting story about friendship, love, and growth, a thirty-three-year-old, emotionally-distant financial planner must untangle herself from a past that’s holding her back in order to move forward into the life that will set her free.
Lorinda strove to live a godly life. But she struggled to reconcile her sexual identity within the confines of her strict fundamentalist Christian upbringing. Forced into living a double life: godly mother/housewife on the outside, sexual addict on the sly, this is more than a coming out story.
Once an introverted, law-abiding tailor, Heckie’s life turns upside down after a fetching woman hands him a mysterious package. Driven by territorial righteousness and a little bit of uncharacteristic greed, Heckie makes a choice that will change him forever.
Israel 1949. SIB officer, Ash Carter, is sent to collect an AWOL soldier who's handed himself in to Acre prison. However when Carter arrives, the solider has gone on the run again.
After falling out of the sky- quite literally- with an airplane, Amber goes though life simply surviving from week to week. Her traumatic experience keeps on haunting her day and night, but mostly at night, and it seems there's no way out. If life is only a torture, why keep on going?
"Passion Struck" inspires you to become your best self. It's about choosing courage, living intentionally, and crafting a life aligned with your aspirations. Learn how to make the shift from being a passive observer of your life to becoming the master architect of it.
An American teen travels to her father's homeland, searching for answers about his death, and uncovers a secret that puts her in the crosshairs of a crime boss.
If you love reading horror with a side of humor and seasoned with a heaping helping of cryptids, then this book is for you.
In this heartwarming, and inspiring autobiographical story collection, the author bares all that is candid and revealing as well as shares his hard-won wisdom and insights.
Forget what you think you know about dreams, spirits and the Otherworld —the spirits themselves with set you straight.
A serial killer's inner demon takes control of his life as he struggles to protect his newfound love from the darkness that consumes him.
Young Dr. Choate had it made. At thirty-five, he had survived medical school and a long residency and had come into his own as a legitimate surgeon. Then, the music stopped. He had suffered a life-threatening stroke. His self-penned story, ‘The Stroke Artist’, speaks to all who have at one time or...
Rescued at birth, Jiddy Vardy grows up in Robin Hood's Bay, a coastal community which harbours a dangerous secret that could get you killed. Always the outsider, at sixteen, Jiddy is clever, brave and headstrong, soon risking her life and freedom to play her part in the Bay's clandestine activities.
Meet our future selves, resisting globalised control. Enter the world of hologram consciences looking for independence and follow the tumultuous path our defectors must take to attain freedom in one of the few remaining free zones. Who can be trusted? Who is to be feared?
Adventure is found in unlikely places. Lily is a lonely child who lives in an old house by the banks of the Mississippi River. The house is mysterious with a closed door between two apartments. Lily hears a voice encouraging her to open the door, but she is scared to do so. Curiosity can be good.
Arthuriana, Victoriana, and capybaras: welcome to Thule! River Greer's sister is dying, and she's just been mistaken for a runaway alien duchess and ferried across the universe to the legendary Thule. As time is running out, River has only one goal, to go home, and one ally: her double's husband.
The fabulous Hope Diamond is stolen at a celebrity fundraiser in Los Angeles while security guru Hope Diamond is wearing it. To find the stone and stay out of jail, Hope joins FBI Special Agent Matt Dennison to navigate the glamorous, yet treacherous, world of gem collecting. Every facet of the case...
A private detective in 1954 Hong Kong has an alter ego, a killer known as BlackJack. And that killer is slowly taking control.
A sixth form drama trip to a dangerous shore with a tragic history; Allie meets mysterious Mareno with a secret so painful, even he can't admit it. Before the end of the week, the bay claims even more lives.
When his nephew Philip is threatened by a former child soldier and a gangster with a grudge against him, Byron Mason returns to Manchester. Working with fellow former Royal Marine, Adam Sterling, he fights to keep Philips family safe, but the gangster is determined to take revenge on Byron.
When teens Nirvana and Jean-Louis chance to meet in an igloo on Christmas Eve, they soon realise they're secret allies in their struggles to be themselves. All too soon, Niv must return to England and their battle to be together becomes infinitely harder. Is it a battle they can win?
A possessed book of near antiquity is stolen. Legend has it that, within the book, are the means by which a satanic ceremony can be performed that will unleash hell’s demons on earth. Melanie Ashford buys the book for Peter, her husband, an expert in the occult. She rises from her chair to retrieve...
The year is 2364. Security operators discover their robots might be going rogue—but it's unclear what their agenda is and whether they are to be trusted. This 60k word story revolves around the investigations and battles that made out the first three days of the discovery.
A terrifying nightmare sets off a series of attacks on Deena’s five senses, and her elderly aunt is responsible. Agatha has made a bargain with the Sensu, an evil entity that attacks a person's five senses one-by-one. It has promised Agatha health in return for one evil act—the killing of her niece...
Nowhere to go. Impossible to stay. The last remaining Chalet Park residents are about to lose their homes to the sea. 21-year-old Lizzie can't understand why they don't leave. But they are up to something odd. Will they have time to enact their plan before their way of life is gone forever?
Wander back to a simpler but more secretive time, when Neala meets Imogen, and unspoken love unfolds over a lifetime. Will love win out for these two women, living in rural Ireland in times long past or will social constraints keep them apart?
The aftermath of a heart-stopping cliffhanger leaves Scarlet facing an unimaginable challenge—Zig is a vessel for the demon, Dagon. To save Zig’s life, Scarlet strikes a Faustian bargain. She agrees to go with Dagon forever for Zig's release. If she reneges on her deal, Zig's life becomes forfeit.
The world was ready to defend against an asteroid of epic proportions… but nobody was ready for what came after. First their eyes bleed. A ravenous hunger consumes them. Their sanity breaks. Then they become… the undead.
Welcome to the Ó Murchú fairy clan, who live In Carabeg, where cooperation is the best rule of thumb. Cheer on the fairies as they search for alternatives for their new sister's missing wing. Nothing could go wrong, right? Includes audio of text and three songs.
Escape is only one spell away. "Stranger Things" meets "My Best Friends Exorcism", in this '90's inspired dark, witchy horror tale that will take you on a journey that will test friendships and uncover the ultimate betrayal.
When Izzy breaks a window in the creepy house next door, her summer plans suddenly go from playing baseball in the backyard to being thrust into a decades-old mystery involving the ghost of a lonely girl who will stop at nothing to have a friend... forever.
Ever wondered about the minor Pride & Prejudice characters cooking, mending, flirting, walking and socialising in the background? These short stories shine a light on Netherfield, Hunsford, Rosings and Longbourn as you've never seen them before and relegate the major players to non-speaking roles.
Midnight-Christmas Eve, 1920. On a small island off the west coast of Ireland, in the midst of a wild Atlantic storm, a husband attempts to find the local doctor for his wife, who has just delivered minuscule twins. Will the children survive? If so, what will their lives bring?
A happily married aesthetician is living the small town dream, but when she finds a box in the closet full of women's lingerie, she realizes her soulmate isn't who she thinks he is.
In the third book of this series, Andrew Grey travels to England with the body of his dead father. There he must work to please the English King and earn his father's title. His efforts take him to a bloody war in Burgundy, frustrating peace talks in Italy and a horrific siege in Rhodes.
In this heartwarming, and inspiring autobiographical story collection, the author bares all that is candid and revealing as well as shares his hard-won wisdom and insights.
Jim Miller was born with the ability to speak to spirits. At an early age he learned that by talking to them he can help them move onto their afterlife. When Jim’s sister suddenly goes missing, he uses his ability to discover that her disappearance may be linked to a drug family or possibly the FBI...
Radhika, a young, Ceylon tea plantation worker is sent to work at the house of Chasley Rannoch, a ruggedly handsome, Scottish, estate superintendent. Her infatuation for him results in the shocking arrival of a baby, leading to a spiral of events of misfortune, scandal, intrigue and A Heritage Lost.
When a supposed astrological mishap led to Priti symbolically marrying a coconut to remedy her struggles to find love, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery that launched her from her comfort zone and revealed her own needs and desires.
What do you get when you cross the pressures of a deadline, a seductively creative mind, and two bottles of wine? A psychological merry-go-round, that’s what. Follow Arimé, and her loyal dog, Becky, in this humorous observation of mental collapse.
When Granny June brings six-year-old Juniper to a U-Pick flower farm, the child meets Bumble, a resident bee, and the two form a summer-long friendship. Wandering rows of colour, the two learn about each other and the value of caring for others. Includes audio of text and three songs.
IN THIS 2nd BOOK OF THE GLORY BISHOP SERIES, Glory finally breaks free of her mother's oppressive grasp. Against trusted advice, she chooses the protection of Malcolm, her controlling, much older, bad-boy-turned-minister fiancé. With this new reality, comes unexpected complications and temptations.
Frankie and Hannah both know how to keep a secret. But secrets are dangerous, especially as they always find a way to reveal themselves. 80 years separate their stories but both women know that some secrets are best left hidden.
Kate Hetherington’s father disappears in China and she recruits firefighter Adam Sterling, who rescued her from a car smash, to help her find him. Adam and fellow ex-Royal Marine Byron Mason accompany Kate to China to find her father and try to keep her out of the clutches of an implacable assassin...
A WWI veteran emigrated from Scotland to Canada, marrying a widowed mother of four. They had five more children. The Grant children kept their original surname but all nine kids were raised as a deeply connected unit. This memoir pays homage to the life stories and ancestry of this remrkable family.
Book 2 in trilogy. Jiddy returns to the Bay and immerses herself in smuggling. But her sweetheart wants to make an honest living, The obsessed Captain of the Dragoons is more determined than ever to capture wrong-doers like Jiddy. She has to choose doing what she loves or losing Jonas forever.
Glory Bishop reads novels, speaks her mind, & enjoys stolen kisses with JT; but at home, her strict mother will do anything to keep her from worldly temptations. When 27-year-old Malcolm in interested in Glory, with her mother's blessing, Glory must choose waiting for JT or freedom with Malcolm.
The Turners are house-hunting. Passing by a large but dilapidated property buried in dense foliage, Robin strangely faints. Upon recovering, she insists upon viewing the house, later demanding Gil buy it. He angrily asks why she wants such a monstrosity. Robin slowly replies, "I don't know why."
From harsh beginnings, a cunning and convincing con artist arises. In a moment of impulsivity, our heroine makes a life choice that leads down a dark and twisted path. Would you judge with compassion or scorn? Detectives versus Delilah: who will prevail?
Embark on a transformative journey that explores the spiritual world of animals and the eternal bond between humans and creatures. The book delves into animals' consciousness, life cycles, and the mission of our pets. This guide resonates with animal lovers and spiritual seekers.
This book provides "everything you need to know before you go!" It is a book in three parts: building legacy, examining death and dying, and a workbook and checklist to help you provide an emotional life insurance plan for our loved ones. It asks the ultimate question, "What's your legacy?"
The birth of the Goddess! Anastasia is a divine High Priestess of God from her creation God knew she would rule by his side
A narcissistic/sexual/physical abuse survivor’s guide to recognising and relinquishing their fear triggers, positively impacting their lives by reconnecting with their inner spark, finding their voice & standing in their power.
Helgha falls in love with Erik but he must marry within his class. Helgha is jealous of his wife and plots to prevent her having children. She is accused of witchcraft and flees with her two sons. They go to a Christian village but she falls in love with the theign. It all starts again with jealousy...
Nash the Dash, inventor, poet, and loyal friend, is looking for a new community and is on an adventure to find one. He meets the Ó Murchú fairy clan and is adopted into their fold. With a knack for getting himself into pickles, Nash always finds creative ways to get out of them.
There are first loves and there are last loves. But what happens when they overlap? Love is bitter-sweet for Tom and he doesn't know what to do for the best. He needs Olivia and Grace to be happy, but will he ever be able to make a choice between the two women he loves?
"Chasing the Dragon," A Genre-Bending Thrill Ride that fuses action, horror, comedy, and vigilante justice into a literary cocktail. In the gritty underbelly of the city, an unusual hero emerges. But will he be brave enough to chase the evil of the world, even if it means becoming a monster himself?
Madison is experimental, transgressive, and never turns away from love. Her drawings of an alien vessel have exposed a deep government cover-up. Her only hope is the lead agent who risks her career and heart, to help. Racing to save the planet, she holds the brush that will rewrite human history.
Ninety-four-year-old doll maker Juniper Tandy's most prized possessions were her ten hand-crafted soft dolls. When Juniper passes the dolls are sent to a charity shoppe with no regard for Juniper's delicate handiwork. Will the dolls be separated for good, or will they find a new home...together?
Part gritty crime thriller, part atmospheric psychological horror story, The Burn Street Haunting is a tightly woven novel about the grip held on us by the past. Sublimely creepy, this masterwork of suspense and surprise carries the reader into a nightmare world where nothing is quite what it seems.
Have you ever wondered how some people deal with the challenges of life with confidence and turn their dreams into reality? Well, maybe someone will help you find a secret to embark on a transformative journey toward a life filled with purpose and accomplishment. The first and most important step is...
When David Mallory confesses to murder, no one assumes the body is two hundred years old. Clinical psychologist, Newton Flanigan, is drawn into a sinister path of death and betrayal, unraveling a series of murders spanning two centuries and triggering a journey that could be Newton’s last.
A shocking proposal and forced bargain changes everything in this post World War II historical.
In the Monster Belt, an area in the Northern Hemisphere between two latitudes, the most mythical creatures are found. Or are they real? Bereaved Harris wants to find out. Dee sees monsters every day and she wants to escape them. When their paths collide will each of them find the answers they seek?
An eventful story of an intrepid adoptee discovering her background and gaining strength for her future.
A portrait of the progress of World War II as experienced by a commando officer, a tank driver and a naval gunner; by their loved ones at home, fighting to survive the blackout, ration books, the blitz and the doodlebugs; and how their intertwined lives are dramatically affected by the war.
A high wire queen jumps into an old war: a corporation is cutting old growth redwoods where Pomo Indians were massacred in 1856. She joins a Pomo reporter aloft in the trees. When corporate thugs put targets on their backs, world media swoop in. But no one sees the real enemy waiting in the wings.
With freshwater becoming the most precious commodity in this post-apocalyptic society, Geo Woodman must protect his clan and save the people of Torono from the upcoming devastating Black Rain.
Bullying that many young people receive in todays ever increasing social media exposure needs to be addressed head-on. My storytelling book gives the reader solid ways to survive.
A warrior, blessed with strength and abilities that defy the laws of men, embarks on a journey marked by love, and destined to attract the gaze of gods. Bound by an inexplicable connection, he finds himself entangled with a young Gothic woman from the Taifali Tribe.
Set on the Isle of Skye, Abigail Returns is a suspenseful mystery that's not short on romance. With just over a decade missing to Dissociative Amnesia, and a newly broken heart, Abigail finds herself with no choice but to return to Lochside. The home she had fled so dramatically six years before.
Hildy Brentwood, PR exec at Gulf State University, must discover who killed her friend faculty member Adrienne Harrington and student Bobby Jake before the university and the police shut down the investigation labeling Adrienne guilty of murder/suicide. First in the Brentwood Women Mystery Series.
In Enough. Dr Kathrine McAleese takes her readers on a a journey of identity, purpose and faith. It's a personal voyage to meet themselves: the woman they’ve long forgotten and the woman they haven’t yet met, so they can discover who they were put here to be, at an unhustled, God-designed pace.
When the Germans occupy northern Italy in 1943, vowing to steal Italy's cultural heritage, a young art curator has to decide whether to embark on a perilous mission to save the thousands of priceless works of art hidden in the countryside she calls home.
Fifteen-year-old Mary ran away from an arranged marriage, but life’s circumstances forced her to come back home to the world she desperately tried to escape. Can she ever find the freedom and happiness she seeks?
Does Norah hail from a matriarchal lineage of madwomen? Or an Irish ancestry of female power and purpose? Secrets and revelations pour forth from a mysterious family diary as Norah connects the stories and lives of her foremothers, healing her maternal relationship in the process.
There’s no second-guessing God. When He’s got his hook into you, there’s no wriggling off until He’s landed you.
After discovering she was adopted under cloaked circumstances and having been subjected to extreme religious confines, seventeen-year-old Beatrice formulates a plan of escape while simultaneously discovering love and desire. Complicating matters, her biological mother shows up at a local event.
People hurt. People heal. Love reigns. Energized and urgent, these stories subvert common perceptions about love. Yes, loss and suffering shape us, but every character deserves a second chance. MONARCH animates characters who transform through small acts of kindness.
In Italy, 1477, Andrea de' Grigi, a mercenary soldier, must fight to save his friends, the rulers of Florence, from an assassination plot involving several powerful Italian states. At the same time he must deal with the arrival in Florence of his English birth father whom he has never met.
Book 3 The two men in Jiddy's life have left. Defiant, she resolves to find choices for local girls battered by poverty. Inland, love beckons. The North Sea entices with dreams of foreign shores, but smuggling is all Jiddy has known. A brutal, breathtaking and brilliant conclusion to the trilogy!
Eastwood Minster is a close-knit community – with a few dropped stitches. Beginning where 'Looking to Move On' (Finalist 2023) ended, this second Eastwood Story is one of hope overcoming adversity. We encounter familiar & new characters as each live with the differences & changes that life brings.
