Title: The Steven Noricin School for the New Race (The Noricin Chronicles Books 1-4)
Author: Mark Sheldon
Trailer Creator: Mark Sheldon
Blurb:
You are invited to enter a world of wonder, mystery and danger. Dan Regal's journey starts at the Steven Noricin School for the New Race. On September 2nd, for a limited time, get the first four installments of Mark Sheldon's epic adventure book series in one hardcover special limited edition. 100% of the author's royalties for this special limited edition will be donated to Book Aid International (http://www.bookaid.org).
Title: After Midnight
Author: Sarah Grimm
Trailer Creator: Amie Louellen/Amy Did It Productions
Blurb:
She wants to forget her past.
Isabeau Montgomery has lived a lie so long she believes it. A child prodigy all grown up and no longer performing in concert halls, she is convinced her life has everything it could possibly need. Until he enters her bar.
He wants to reclaim his.
Noah Clark came to Long Island City to get his career back on track. As the front man for the legendary rock band, Black Phoenix, his job is to secure their comeback, not get distracted by a dark haired beauty and her haunted eyes.
But he can't get her out of his head. And Noah stirs in Izzy a desire to return to the piano. Can music heal a fractured soul? Or will it tear them apart forever?
Sometimes the moment that changes everything comes After Midnight.
Title: JERUSALEM MAIDEN Author: Talia Carner Trailer Creator: John Ray Gutierrez
Blurb: In 1911, in the ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem under the backward Ottoman rule, a young woman sets out to challenge God.
The feisty Esther’s life-long struggle between her passions and her strict society’s religious dictates sends her to secretly explore worlds outside her religion, city and the Holy Land.
Her artistic talent hurls her away from her husband and children into the seductive world of avant-garde art and the allure of the one man forbidden to her-- until she faces the bitter question of whether it is ever possible to reconcile her quest for individuality with the demands of her faith.
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Title: Edith and the Mysterious Stranger Author: Linda Weaver Clarke Trailer Creator: Linda Weaver Clarke
Blurb: With mysterious letters, cattle rustlers, a spunky woman, the liar's fire, Halloween, and young love, there is always something happening. When a mysterious stranger writes to Edith, her world begins to change. For the first time, she gets to know a man's inner soul.
Title: JERUSALEM MAIDEN Author: Talia Carner Trailer Creator: John Ray Gutierrez
Blurb: In 1911, in the ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem under the backward Ottoman rule, a young woman sets out to challenge God.
The feisty Esther’s life-long struggle between her passions and her strict society’s religious dictates sends her to secretly explore worlds outside her religion, city and the Holy Land.
Her artistic talent hurls her away from her husband and children into the seductive world of avant-garde art and the allure of the one man forbidden to her-- until she faces the bitter question of whether it is ever possible to reconcile her quest for individuality with the demands of her faith.
Title: The Steven Noricin School for the New Race (The Noricin Chronicles Books 1-4) Author:Mark Sheldon Trailer Creator: Mark Sheldon
Blurb: You are invited to enter a world of wonder, mystery and danger. Dan Regal's journey starts at the Steven Noricin School for the New Race. On September 2nd, for a limited time, get the first four installments of Mark Sheldon's epic adventure book series in one hardcover special limited edition. 100% of the author's royalties for this special limited edition will be donated to Book Aid International (http://www.bookaid.org).
When his sister is attacked, memories of his miserable childhood assault Reed Walker and interfere with his perfectly structured life. To add to the chaos, just when dating becomes the last thing on Reed's mind, Sophia Eschell, the very woman he's been dreaming about for the past three years, noses her way into his life.
AND A WOMAN TO HEAL HIM...
After hooking up with too many troubled men, Sophia is determined to find a normal, average guy sans baggage. She turns her attention to Reed, only to discover he has more issues than anyone. But if he can learn to open up to her, can she honestly reject him or will she kiss it all better?
Title: The New Gettysburg Campaign Handbook book trailer Author: JD Petruzzi and Steven Stanley Trailer Creator: David Van Dusen
Blurb Title: The New Gettysburg Campaign Handbook is an informative full-color guide for American Civil War and Gettysburg enthusiasts of all ages. Authors J. David Petruzzi and Steven Stanley use clear and concise writing broken down into short and easy to understand chapters complete with original maps, modern and historic photographs, tables, and artwork to narrate the history of the Gettysburg Campaign from the opening battle at Brandy Station in Virginia on June 9, 1863, to the escape of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia across the Potomac River on July 14, 1863.
Chapters include quotes of interest from participants; weather observations during the battle; a stunning photographic study of the entire campaign; a discussion of the battle's myths and controversies; biographies of select officers, civilians, and battlefield photographers; trivia about the campaign; a comprehensive order of battle; lists of suggested reading and websites.
As enjoyable to look at as it is easy to use, every casual and serious student of the Civil War and Gettysburg will want a copy of The New Gettysburg Campaign Handbook as a constant companion while reading other books on the campaign-and even as a supplement and general field guide while walking the hallowed Pennsylvania ground.
Title: Blood and Bronze Author: David J. Guyton Trailer Creator: David J. Guyton
Blurb: The doom of the western world is on the horizon. Hope that was promised has turned to dust, and the violent storms of rebellion begin. Armies march from distant lands to destroy Medora as it rots from within. Beings from hidden realms demand their freedom, or threaten all of mankind with their legions of the dead.
But saving them would send every living soul into darkness, and Rommus will not obey. Threads are removed from the fabric of reality and mighty nations fall. The god of war may have been robbed of his power, but there is more to this man than his enemies know.
Will Medora fall to shadow and flame? Or can our heroes bring the light of freedom to the fallen realms?
Blurb: A phone call between two friends unleashes a series of events which threaten to shatter New Zealand's officially accepted history.
Dr. Matthew Cameron travels to New Zealand to investigate a remarkable archaeological discovery. As he follows a trail of clues scattered throughout the country, Matt is thrust into the role of student and learns about trust, love and deception. But can he succeed in revising a nation's history when the Government will stop at nothing to hide the truth?
Five centuries earlier, Francisco de Hoces is lost in the Pacific Ocean after his ship is separated from the rest of his fleet. Fate shipwrecks the San Lesmes on beautiful and mysterious shores. Can he and his crew survive amongst the natives in this extraordinary land?
The Spanish Helmet weaves together the stories of two men whose destinies are set to collide. When they do, the explosive aftermath will change New Zealand's history forever.
Greg Scowen's debut novel is a plot-driven tale of a modern-day treasure hunt and a meticulously researched conspiracy thriller which carefully blends fact and fiction.
Title: Life After the Undead Author: Pembroke Sinclair Trailer Creator: S.D. Hintz
Blurb: The world has come to an end. It doesn’t go out with a bang, or even a whimper. It goes out in an orgy of blood and the dead rising from their graves to feast on living flesh. As democracy crumples and the world melts into anarchy, five families in the U.S. rise to protect the survivors. The undead hate a humid environment, so they are migrating westward to escape its deteriorating effects. The survivors are constructing a wall in North Platte to keep the zombie threat to the west, while tyranny rules among the humans to the east. Capable but naïve Krista is 15 when the first attacks occur, and she loses her family and barely escapes with her life. She makes her way to the wall and begins a new life. But, as the undead threat grows and dictators brainwash those she cares about, Krista must fight not only to survive but also to defend everything she holds dear—her country, her freedom, and ultimately those she loves.
Title: Honor Bound Author: Suzanne Rock Trailer Creator: Suzanne Rock
Blurb:
Deep in the Hidaka Mountains, Akito is commissioned to capture the goddess of desire. He expects to use all of his samurai skills to complete the task. What he doesn’t expect is the resurrection of his deceased lover, or the number of immortals who wish them both dead.
Condemned to an eternity of loneliness, Jin curses the day the mother goddess tricked her into becoming immortal. When a seasoned samurai enters her prison, she’s determined to build the man’s desire so she can harness enough strength to break the bonds that tie her to the mountain. As the intruder makes himself known, memories long buried rise to the surface and Jin becomes desperate for Akito to believe the truth – that she is his beloved. Can she earn his trust in time, or will they both succumb to the forces that strive to keep them apart?
Title: Talons Author: W. G. Griffiths Trailer Creator: JKSCommunications
Blurb: Jesse Brockett and Angela Perez pair up from Harbor Insurance to uncover the truth about the super computer chip robbery. Their work is hindered when they are being attacked in all directions from incredibly fast, deadly forces.
Title: Witchlanders Author: Lena Coakley Trailer Creator: Lena Coakley
Blurb: High in their mountain covens, red witches pray to the Goddess, protecting the Witchlands by throwing the bones and foretelling the future.
It’s all a fake.
At least, that’s what Ryder thinks. He doubts the witches really deserve their tithes—one quarter of all the crops his village can produce. And even if they can predict the future, what danger is there to foretell, now that his people’s old enemy, the Baen, has been defeated?
But when a terrifying new magic threatens both his village and the coven, Ryder must confront the beautiful and silent witch who holds all the secrets. Everything he’s ever believed about witches, the Baen, magic and about himself will change, when he discovers that the prophecies he’s always scorned—
As the prequel to Eden Bradley's erotic vampire stories, “Ever: The Turning” connects the series’ past to its future, revealing the origin of the Midnight Playground Clubs and giving new meaning to their existence.
Title: Kiss Me, I'm Irish Author: Bella Street Trailer Creator: Shawn K Maravel
Blurb: In 1813, Emily Musgrave is heading to a convent for misbehavior. But it was due to loneliness, not rebellion. In modern-day Tennessee, Liam Jackson is playing his Dobro in seedy bars and it's doing nothing for his music career--and even less for the dark places in his soul. Pixie mischief can not only change timelines, it can change hearts. Because every girl needs a little magic in her life.
Title: Dracula's Kiss, a 1 NightStand book Author: JoAnne Kenrick
Trailer Creator: JoAnne Kenrick
Blurb:
Cathela's Office Halloween Ball is a complete bust. She spills out her Dracula's Bride costume, and her vamp fetish chases away her boyfriend. Only redeeming feature to the night? Necking multiple shots of Dracula's Kiss—a lush Black Cherry Vodka cocktail—and an interlude with a gorgeous man dressed Gary Oldman style.
No one comes close to satisfying Alec Murray's needs until he meets Cathela during some lame-ass party for bankers. One taste of her blood, sweet yet darkly dangerous, he knows she's perfect for him.
A night of goth bondage is planned for one. For the other, a night of sexual control is a must. A perfect fit. Alec is compelled to reveal his true nature, but can their relationship survive his dark secret?
Title: Mixed Nuts Author: Venita Louise Trailer Creator: Way2KoolDesigns
Blurb: The Beals live in a upper middle class neighborhood in the mid 1960's. Frank is a jingle writer who is having more than a little trouble coming up with a shoe polish jingle. Trying to keep up with the neighbor's expensive tastes is a full time job in itself but when Frank butts heads with a Voodoo practicing Brazilian gardener he gets much more than he bargains for.
Blurb: David is a solider in the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry fighting for what he believes is right. His dark good looks and bewitching green eyes entice Southern belle, Jennifer Winston, to do things she never thought possible...she would even kill for him...
Title: Once in Every Generation Author: Lauren B. Grossman Trailer Creator: Trailers to the Stars
Blurb: What Terms of Endearment did for the mother-daughter relationship, Once in Every Generation does for the teacher-student connection.
Eleven-year-old Angelina Mariano was a phenomenon that happens only once in every generation. Her spectacular singing voice was incomparable. But a traumatic incident creates a debilitating phobia which destroys any dream of pursuing her passion.
As an adult, Angelina teaches private voice lessons and takes on a student whose voice she recognizes as an astonishing talent and one who has the possibility of the career that eluded her. Lisa Forester is that student. Becoming her mentor and friend, Angelina nourishes young Lisa’s talent and instills in her that which had escaped her—the confidence and belief in her own superb talent.
Unleashed, the young student’s talent launches her on a meteoric rise to stardom. At the height of Lisa’s career, a life-altering illness arises. Because of her love for Lisa, Angelina must face her own fears and dig deep down inside herself to find the courage to sing.
Relying on one another’s strength, both women must learn to face their own challenges.
Once in Every Generation is a story of relationships, courage and dreams interrupted
Title: Dreamscape Author: Rose Anderson Trailer Creator: Rose Anderson
Blurb: Unable to deny his own translucence, Dr. Jason Bowen determines his lack of physical substance could only mean one thing—he’s a ghost. Murdered more than a century before, Jason haunts his house and ponders the treachery that took his life. When Lanie O’Keefe arrives with plans to renovate her newly purchased Victorian mansion, Jason discovers, ghost or not, he’s still very much a man. Despite its derelict condition and haunted reputation, Lanie couldn’t be happier with her new home, but then she has no idea a spirit follows her every move throughout the day and shares her captivating warmth at night. Jason soon discovers he can travel through Lanie’s dreams and finds himself reliving the days before his murder with Lanie by his side. It took one hundred and twenty years for love to find them, but there’s that insurmountable little matter of Jason being dead.
Title: After Midnight Author: Sarah Grimm Trailer Creator: Amie Louellen/Amy Did It Productions
Blurb: She wants to forget her past. Isabeau Montgomery has lived a lie so long she believes it. A child prodigy all grown up and no longer performing in concert halls, she is convinced her life has everything it could possibly need. Until he enters her bar. He wants to reclaim his. Noah Clark came to Long Island City to get his career back on track. As the front man for the legendary rock band, Black Phoenix, his job is to secure their comeback, not get distracted by a dark haired beauty and her haunted eyes. But he can't get her out of his head. And Noah stirs in Izzy a desire to return to the piano. Can music heal a fractured soul? Or will it tear them apart forever? Sometimes the moment that changes everything comes After Midnight.
Blurb: A decade of indifference, an epiphany... the brilliant Seward Stacy woke one morning to find himself Godless and alone. Brandi-Wyne, a beautiful women fallen from grace, as alone as he. Together they search out a new life on a mountaintop where Seward builds a house of many rooms, the first step in creating a family.
Their attempts to conceive a child thwarted by the limits of nature, Seward--a long time student of the intangible--takes the matter into his own hands. He is successful, but the results are imperfect and slowly all that he has built begins tumbling down.
