Valentine’s preview: A Silent Prayer

The award-winning novel by Samreen Ahsan is getting a new look and a new edition for its 10th anniversary. Enjoy this sample. I looked down at the floor, and my heart wedged in my throat.  A girl was dancing to the music.  From my vantage point, I couldn’t see her […]

A kiss

A romance month Saturday spotlight from A Heart So Broken (Atlanta Siege Hockey Romance #5) By Raine Thomas Samantha smiled. “Do you want a touch-up on your coffee? I’m getting one.” “I’m good, thanks.” Once she had topped off her cup, she returned to her chair. “Now, where were we? […]

Saturday spotlight: Jessica 8

The latest novel by BestSeller Seb Kirby JESSICA 8: A near-future crime thriller Deception is the name of the game… When Detective Cheryl Ryan is paired with Jessica 8, a next-generation AI, they form a formidable partnership. Yet nothing comes easy. They face opposition from those who say AIs have […]

Confronting the Witch Queen

A scary Saturday sample from Dark Clouds By Scott Bury Men and women sat around the table, unmoving. Their eyes were unfocused and their mouths hung open. In the dim light, Matt thought he recognized some of them: politicians and diplomats from other countries. He had read something about the […]

Scare-tur-day sample: Elven King

A spooky season sample from Book Three of the Dragon Friend Fantasy Adventures By Roger Eschbacher Chapter Five: The Plan Leonard rushed forward to take the hand of and embrace his old master, the former Lord of the Green Valley and the man who had taken him in and raised […]

Saturday shivers: Crimson Vale

A tiny shiver down your … spine for your delight this weekend By Jennifer Harlow This must be where it happened. My uncle lay in this room for close to forty years with my grandmother by his side, apparently knitting as the tubes and respirator kept him…I wouldn’t call that […]

Scary Saturday: Eater of the Dead

Today’s teaser is from Dragon Friend: Leonard the Great, Part One By Roger Eschbacher Darkness. Moisture. Dripping. Warmth. Stench. Overwhelming stench. These sensations washed over Leonard as he became aware of his surroundings. He was lying on something that felt warm and moist, not at all unpleasant to the touch. […]

On the 12th day: Palm Trees & Snowflakes

Time for a mystery for the holiday season: enjoy this sample of the Hawaiian Storm mystery By Scott Bury When she opened her apartment door, her reflection in the hall mirror shocked her. Her shoulder-length, light brown hair was tangled from the night’s activity and frizzy from Hawaii’s humidity. Her […]

On the fifth day of great reading: Haunted by the Past

What’s this season without the promise of a romance a-kindling? Enjoy this taste of one of the 12 great books you could win By Lucy Appadoo Putting aside the bowl, Bella swung open the door and angled her head at the unexpected visitor. “Detective? This is a surprise. Come on […]

What’s just TOO frightening?

A Saturday scare from BestSelling Reads authors BestSelling Reads authors write some scary books. And we love to read some scary stuff, too.  For the last weekend in Haunting Month, we polled BestSelling Reads authors with a couple of questions.  First, what’s the scariest story they’ve ever heard or read? […]