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Brave New World
Welcome to the chilling and prophetic world of Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World,” a dystopian novel that explores the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect society.Set in the distant future, society is meticulously engineered, with every aspect of human life controlled and regulated. From birth, citizens are assigned to specific social classes and conditioned to fulfill predetermined roles. Happiness is prioritized, but it comes at a steep price—the sacrifice of individuality, personal relationships, and genuine human emotions.In this brave new world, pleasure and instant gratification reign supreme. The populace is kept docile through the use of a powerful drug called Soma, which numbs any discontent or desire for personal freedom. Monogamy is deemed archaic, and promiscuity is encouraged as a means of social stability.However, amidst this seemingly harmonious society, there are those who question the cost of such utopia. Bernard Marx, an outsider in his own community, and the enigmatic John the Savage, raised outside the confines of this controlled world, challenge the status quo and grapple with the complexity of individuality, freedom, and the true meaning of happiness.As the story unfolds, readers are confronted with thought-provoking themes such as the dangers of a technocratic society, the dehumanization of humanity, the loss of individuality, and the suppression of authentic emotions. Huxley’s haunting vision serves as a cautionary tale, warning against the perils of sacrificing human nature at the altar of progress and stability.“Brave New World” is a powerful and unsettling exploration of the human condition. It challenges readers to reflect on the balance between personal freedom and societal order, the cost of conformity, and the importance of genuine human connections in a world dominated by artificiality.With its vivid imagery, philosophical depth, and profound social commentary, Huxley’s masterpiece continues to captivate readers, urging them to question the implications of a world driven by technology, consumerism, and the relentless pursuit of superficial happiness. Read more -
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Brave New World
Welcome to the chilling and prophetic world of Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World,” a dystopian novel that explores the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect society.Set in the distant future, society is meticulously engineered, with every aspect of human life controlled and regulated. From birth, citizens are assigned to specific social classes and conditioned to fulfill predetermined roles. Happiness is prioritized, but it comes at a steep price—the sacrifice of individuality, personal relationships, and genuine human emotions.In this brave new world, pleasure and instant gratification reign supreme. The populace is kept docile through the use of a powerful drug called Soma, which numbs any discontent or desire for personal freedom. Monogamy is deemed archaic, and promiscuity is encouraged as a means of social stability.However, amidst this seemingly harmonious society, there are those who question the cost of such utopia. Bernard Marx, an outsider in his own community, and the enigmatic John the Savage, raised outside the confines of this controlled world, challenge the status quo and grapple with the complexity of individuality, freedom, and the true meaning of happiness.As the story unfolds, readers are confronted with thought-provoking themes such as the dangers of a technocratic society, the dehumanization of humanity, the loss of individuality, and the suppression of authentic emotions. Huxley’s haunting vision serves as a cautionary tale, warning against the perils of sacrificing human nature at the altar of progress and stability.“Brave New World” is a powerful and unsettling exploration of the human condition. It challenges readers to reflect on the balance between personal freedom and societal order, the cost of conformity, and the importance of genuine human connections in a world dominated by artificiality.With its vivid imagery, philosophical depth, and profound social commentary, Huxley’s masterpiece continues to captivate readers, urging them to question the implications of a world driven by technology, consumerism, and the relentless pursuit of superficial happiness. Read more -
The Lazarus Ciphers
John Plummer refused to abandon hope for his children, even in death. He left behind… A briefcase full of SecretsAn evil his two children may not escapeSeven Ciphered riddles that must be solvedAn inheritance that may not be attainedA book that holds the Key In the darkest hour of their lives, Cadence and Timbre Plummer find an unlikely path forward in the expectation of an inheritance their father may have placed out of their reach. Their troubled pasts stalking them, the brother and sister race to break the biblical ciphers that stand between them and their legacy. As the deadline to solve the ciphers approaches, they discover a staggering truth about themselves, their father, and his seven Lazarus Ciphers. When all else failed, faith found a way. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
The Lazarus Ciphers
John Plummer refused to abandon hope for his children, even in death. He left behind… A briefcase full of SecretsAn evil his two children may not escapeSeven Ciphered riddles that must be solvedAn inheritance that may not be attainedA book that holds the Key In the darkest hour of their lives, Cadence and Timbre Plummer find an unlikely path forward in the expectation of an inheritance their father may have placed out of their reach. Their troubled pasts stalking them, the brother and sister race to break the biblical ciphers that stand between them and their legacy. As the deadline to solve the ciphers approaches, they discover a staggering truth about themselves, their father, and his seven Lazarus Ciphers. When all else failed, faith found a way. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Tell Me You Want Me
“I can give you exactly what you’re asking for, Janie, and I can give it to you all night long.” Their first kiss is impulsive, fun, a little wicked—everything Jane Elliot isn’t looking for in a man—but desperately needs. Their second kiss is slow, deliberate, an instant connection—everything Austin Sinclair never had with a woman—and doesn’t want. Jane isn’t the easy conquest Austin’s used to. She’s a stubborn-as-hell bookworm who’s more interested in studying than dating. She needs a little—no—a lot of fun in her life, and Austin’s just the guy who can give it to her. Too bad she thinks love should easy. Too bad Austin knows it isn’t. Everybody told her to stay away from the heartbreaker, but Jane knows there’s more to Austin than full-body contact kisses and bad boy charm. All he ever promised her was a good time and wow, does he ever deliver…. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Ravage Me: a Motorcycle Club Romance
~3 words for this book…TOTALLY FREAKING AMAZING!!!! ~Mzlane Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author Ryan Michele brings an intense, sensual motorcycle club romance with an alpha male biker and a strong heroine set on vengeance. Revenge always comes at a price— Harlow aka Princess spent the last two years locked up for a crime she didn’t commit. Revenge has consumed her thoughts vowing payback for those who put her behind bars. Now, she’s out, going home to her family—the Ravage MC. Retribution is coming. Former Marine, Cruz knows what it means to lose it all. What this single dad found in the Ravage Motorcycle Club is a home, a family for him and his son. He protects them at all costs. When these two head strong people meet in the club’s garage, he’s caught off guard. She’s there on a mission. Anger and challenge combust around them, the push and pull only igniting the flames brighter, hotter. Princess refuses to give into the lust. Cruz demands to have her. Each not giving in to the other. There is no stopping a motorcycle man when he knows what he wants. Not even a strong, independent self-assured woman can stop him. Danger threatens everything they stand for, ripping through what they’ve each built with the Ravage MC. Tables are turned and the person who framed Princess is out for blood. Not just hers, but those Princess cares about. Innocent lives are at stake. One wrong move from either of them means death in the Ravage MC family. One they will never come back from. It could cost them everything.—————————————-**Ravage Me (Ravage MC #1) is a full-length novel that must be read in this order: Ravage Me, Seduce Me, Consume Me, Satisfy Me, Rattle Me, Inflame Me and Captivate Me.**—————————————-Ryan Michele brings you the seductive, dangerous, and gritty world of the Ravage Motorcycle Club where loyalty and family are everything and threats lurk around every corner. With complex characters, gripping storylines, steamy romance and heart-stopping danger, the Ravage MC series spans multiple books in an adrenaline-fueled suspenseful ride, filled with explosive passion, betrayal, forbidden love, heartbreak, secrets, second chances and thrilling action with intense emotions.—————————————-Ravage MC Official Reading Order:1. Ravage Me (Ravage MC #1)2. Seduce Me (Ravage MC #2)3. Consume Me (Ravage MC #3)3.5 Satisfy Me (Ravage MC #3.5)3.75 Rattle Me (Ravage MC #3.75)4. Inflame Me (Ravage MC #4)5. Captivate Me (Ravage MC #5)6. Bound by Family (Ravage MC #6) (Bound #1)7. Bound by Desire (Ravage MC #7) (Bound #2)8. Bound by Vengeance (Ravage MC #8) (Bound #3)9. Bound by Affliction (Ravage MC #9) (Bound #4)10. Bound by Destiny (Ravage MC #10) (Bound #5)11. Bound by Wreckage (Ravage MC #11) (Bound #6)12. Connected in Pain (Ravage MC #12) (Rebellion #1)13. Fueled in Fire (Ravage MC #13) (Rebellion #2)14. Sealed in Strength (Ravage MC #14) (Rebellion #3)14.5. aBound Wedding (Ravage MC #14.5) (Bound #6.5) (Rebellion #3.5)15. Connected in Code (Ravage MC #15) (Rebellion #4)16. Bound by Consequences (Ravage MC #16) (Bound #7)17. Bound by Redemption (Ravage MC #17) (Bound #8)18. Bound by Fate (Ravage MC #18) (Bound #9)19. Bound by Temptation (Ravage MC #19) (Bound #10)20. Bound by Passion (Ravage MC #20) (Bound #11) Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Rex: a Dark Billionaire Romance
KIAN I knew she was mine the moment I saw her with my brother. I hated that he got to her first, and I knew it would be a bumpy road to get her back, but it didn’t stop me. REX I knew I wanted to be her first love. I also knew I stood no chance once Kian set his eyes on her. So I let the dice roll and stole what he wanted the most, driving him crazy. BARON She reminded me of the only woman I loved, and I didn’t want any of my stepsons to experience that tragic loss. LUNA RAE All I wanted was to have some fun time during summer break. I never thought those two men who’d turn my life upside down. DARK. DELICIOUS. INTRIGUING. SUSPENSEFUL. The Jackson brothers used to share, but that becomes problematic when they meet her.The younger brother gets first dibs. The older brother plans to steal her heart.Their stepfather watches from the sideline. But that’s not how it looks in the beginning. Series Synopsis The first one wants her heart.The second one messes with her mind.The third one teaches her how to do it.And one of them ruins her for everybody else. From the creator of the Night of the Kings, Shades of Love, and Night of the Diamonds Series comes House of Lions, a Dark Billionaire Series. Luna Rae Winter, a San Francisco pre-Law college student, spends the summer with her best friend, Frankie Mendoza. The two women look forward to having fun at the beach when an unexpected twist of events leaves them shaken. It’s not all bad news, a handsome stranger coming to Frankie’s rescue, piquing Luna’s interest. Rex Jackson, splits his time between his stepfather’s business empire, surfing, and motorcycle riding, when he becomes increasingly intrigued with Luna Rae, although having a hard time overcoming her distrust. He quickly learns her secrets, but something else is at play. The man who is obsessed with her and everybody fears. AUTHOR’S NOTES: This is the first book of the House of Lions Series. Luna’s story spans 11 books. All books are connected and should be in order. The book ends in a CLIFFHANGER. All eleven books are available in the store. Read more$0.00$2.99 -
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Last Breath
“An excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A modest, Midwestern girl, Kaylie Brooks falls in love with a wealthy man who sweeps her off her feet and transplants her to a mansion in Palm Beach. But ominous signs abound, and Kaylie, out of place, realizes she is with a husband she barely knows. When a woman is murdered, Kaylie realizes she must dig deeper and uncover the secrets of this wealthy community, and of her husband’s past. But is she ready to face what she discovers? LAST BREATH is book #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT NOW (a free download) has received over 600 five star ratings and reviews. A page-turning and harrowing psychological suspense thriller, the KAYLIE BROOKS series is a riveting crime mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Gillian Flynn, Rachel Caine and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love. Books #2-#5 in the series—LAST CHANCE, LAST WISH, LAST SHOT, and LAST MISTAKE—are also available. “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news… Looking forward to book 2.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn’t mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can’t wait to read book two!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more$0.00$2.99 -
Last Breath
“An excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A modest, Midwestern girl, Kaylie Brooks falls in love with a wealthy man who sweeps her off her feet and transplants her to a mansion in Palm Beach. But ominous signs abound, and Kaylie, out of place, realizes she is with a husband she barely knows. When a woman is murdered, Kaylie realizes she must dig deeper and uncover the secrets of this wealthy community, and of her husband’s past. But is she ready to face what she discovers? LAST BREATH is book #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT NOW (a free download) has received over 600 five star ratings and reviews. A page-turning and harrowing psychological suspense thriller, the KAYLIE BROOKS series is a riveting crime mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Gillian Flynn, Rachel Caine and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love. Books #2-#5 in the series—LAST CHANCE, LAST WISH, LAST SHOT, and LAST MISTAKE—are also available. “This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news… Looking forward to book 2.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn’t mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can’t wait to read book two!”—Reader review for The Killing Game⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more$0.00$2.99 -
Sinful Duty: a Steamy Billionaire Romance
Will he outwit his blackmailer or prioritize his heart’s desire? New York billionaire, Daniel Dufort, is being blackmailed into marriage by a US senator. He’ll do whatever it takes to protect his family dynasty, including recruiting a private security company full of former black ops. Marriage was never on the cards for him and he’s not about to be coerced into it. Then Daniel meets Harper, and what starts as a sexy distraction soon ends with him questioning all his priorities. Steamy romance author Harper Kane is in Hawaii for business. She has zero interest in a holiday romance, especially not with wealthy, arrogant, and—damn it—gorgeous Daniel Dufort. Passion erupts between them, but Harper soon discovers his heartbreaking secret and how deceit truly feels. Sinful Duty is the first book in the Dufort Dynasty series —a steamy contemporary romance, appealing to readers who love fated mates, billionaire and workplace romance, and sizzling hot vacation romances with a twist. “I enjoyed the heck out of this book. Love it so much. I would rate it over 10 star if Amazon would let me!” – Rose G “This is 100% my favorite book from you so far. You can write some damn good contemporary romance! So a 5-star for sure! If 6 stars were a thing I’d do that!” – Taylor D “It’s very steamy! I loved how Daniel brought Harper out of her shell. Super hot! Just glad my eldest wasn’t reading over my shoulder. LOL.” – H Brown Maddox Read more$0.00$4.99 -
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Sinful Duty: a Steamy Billionaire Romance
Will he outwit his blackmailer or prioritize his heart’s desire? New York billionaire, Daniel Dufort, is being blackmailed into marriage by a US senator. He’ll do whatever it takes to protect his family dynasty, including recruiting a private security company full of former black ops. Marriage was never on the cards for him and he’s not about to be coerced into it. Then Daniel meets Harper, and what starts as a sexy distraction soon ends with him questioning all his priorities. Steamy romance author Harper Kane is in Hawaii for business. She has zero interest in a holiday romance, especially not with wealthy, arrogant, and—damn it—gorgeous Daniel Dufort. Passion erupts between them, but Harper soon discovers his heartbreaking secret and how deceit truly feels. Sinful Duty is the first book in the Dufort Dynasty series —a steamy contemporary romance, appealing to readers who love fated mates, billionaire and workplace romance, and sizzling hot vacation romances with a twist. “I enjoyed the heck out of this book. Love it so much. I would rate it over 10 star if Amazon would let me!” – Rose G “This is 100% my favorite book from you so far. You can write some damn good contemporary romance! So a 5-star for sure! If 6 stars were a thing I’d do that!” – Taylor D “It’s very steamy! I loved how Daniel brought Harper out of her shell. Super hot! Just glad my eldest wasn’t reading over my shoulder. LOL.” – H Brown Maddox Read more$0.00$4.99 -
Dirty Little Secret: a Secret Baby – Second Chance Romance
Once upon a time, I was nothing more than a bad boy seeking all the tail I could get … Something happened to change all that. Suddenly, chasing women turned into chasing the dream of becoming a doctor. Hard work and determination had me meeting my dream a hell of a lot sooner than most. And with the title of doctor came ready and willing women, set on landing themselves a wealthy physician. Little did they know that I would readily give them some hot, steamy memories to keep, but my heart belonged to someone else. Someone I didn’t want to share with anyone. But then she came along, claiming what had always been only mine. And maybe she would claim my heart as well … Read more$0.00$4.99 -
Dirty Little Secret: a Secret Baby – Second Chance Romance
Once upon a time, I was nothing more than a bad boy seeking all the tail I could get … Something happened to change all that. Suddenly, chasing women turned into chasing the dream of becoming a doctor. Hard work and determination had me meeting my dream a hell of a lot sooner than most. And with the title of doctor came ready and willing women, set on landing themselves a wealthy physician. Little did they know that I would readily give them some hot, steamy memories to keep, but my heart belonged to someone else. Someone I didn’t want to share with anyone. But then she came along, claiming what had always been only mine. And maybe she would claim my heart as well … Read more$0.00$4.99 -
Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature
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The King of Rainbows
If you travel far enough from Earth, you’ll come across a planet unlike anything you’ve ever seen: Planet Ziv. There lies the spectacular Kingdom of Rainbows — with amazing waterfalls, radiant rainbows, and colorful creatures! Their leader, King Lemuel, possesses supreme rainbow-making power, and he makes rainbows for his own people as well as coming to Earth to make rainbows occasionally. While all on Ziv enjoy their lively and bright days, King Lemuel has a dilemma. Although he has two trusted advisors who help him make rainbows as perfect as possible, they do not have the ability to care for the kingdom when Lemuel is away on Earth. The king therefore decides he must no longer leave Ziv to create Earth’s rainbows. Does this mean humans will never again see the beauty of rainbows? Or will the king find a way to take care of Ziv and visit Earth too? The answer lies in an adventure full of strange beings, distant worlds, and of course, rainbows! This is an entertaining book with illustrations for children ages 6-10 years, and for the family as a whole. “The King of Rainbows” is the first book in this series. Read more$0.00$1.99
