Crown of War and Shadow by J.R. WardMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Friday, May 15, 2026
Rainy Day Rescue
Deciding to take a second chance at love is an act of
courage!
Rainy Day Rescue
Seattle Lost Lovers #1
by Josie Malone
Genre: Contemporary Second-Chance, Fake Romance
Real estate broker, Claire Rocklin, buys distressed
properties, rehabs, and sells them to support her pet project, ‘Senior Housing
Apartments'. She believes nobody has time for the elderly–and no one ever had
time for her. After the death of her mother when Claire was a child, her
serial-cheater father remarried several times, but those marriages didn't last
more than two years each.
Three years ago, Claire’s once-upon-a-time stepbrother,
Master Sergeant Tony Baldusi, retired from the Army and became a fulltime
business partner in Claire's brokerages. The son of a single mother who
divorced Claire’s father, Tony learned how to survive long before he enlisted
in the U.S. Army. He's been packing a proverbial torch for Claire, along with a
diamond engagement ring for three years.
When Claire’s grandparents invite them home for
Thanksgiving, Tony suggests they pretend to be engaged. After all, they’re
already business partners, and their families would easily believe the
relationship runs deeper. But can he convince commitment-phobic Claire that she
deserves real happiness? Will their little deception turn into something real,
or will she run from love again, breaking both their hearts in the process?
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Ghost Writer’s Inn
Baker City: Hearts and Haunts #6
by Josie Malone
Genre: Paranormal Ghost Romance
Former Army Ranger, Mac MacGillicudy served his country for
almost twenty years, fighting in one hotspot after another. Since he retired
from the military, he’s roamed the U.S., unaware he’s accompanied by a woman
with a hidden agenda. He enjoys writing action-adventure romances which never
turn out the way he plans or expects or designs. Still his agent, publisher,
and readers love them. Learning he’s inherited the old family hotel, Mac heads
to Baker City, Washington for Christmas. He’ll help restore the hotel, write
his next book which will hopefully end the way he wants, and perhaps discover a
home.
Registered Nurse, Lillian Bryce didn’t hesitate to answer
the call when her country needed her after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She
joined the US Army and went off to war but didn’t return home, at least not
alive. Since she loved books, she went back to the Seattle Public Library where
she’d spent so many happy hours. She was perfectly content studying,
researching, observing and enjoying the other patrons—the live ones, until she
saw Mac MacGillicudy. She was fascinated, focused on him—well on his writing,
on his books, except he had them all wrong! So, she fixed them, not once, but
again, and again, and again regardless of how many times he tried to change
them while they traveled the country! Now, they’re off to Baker City.
Will the two of them find love in a place where ghosts are
real or just continue writing about it?
**can be read as a
standalone!
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Josie
Malone lives and works at her family business, a riding stable in Washington
State. Teaching kids to ride and know about horses, she finds in many cases,
she's taught three generations of families. Her life experiences span
adventures from dealing cards in a casino, attending graduate school to get her
Masters in Teaching degree, being a substitute teacher, and serving in the Army
Reserve - all leading to her second career as a published author. Visit her at
her website, www.josiemalone.com to learn about her books.
A Forced Bond
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Series: Dark Pack Series Book 1
Author: Ann D. Lang
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Forced together. Fated forever.She was supposed to find her fated mate under the full moon.
Instead, she is ordered to bond with a stranger.
The full moon after Rhia’s twentieth birthday was meant to be the happiest night of her life. Among wolf shifters, it is the first full moon after turning twenty when a wolf might finally recognize the mate chosen by the Moon Goddess.
Rhia has always hoped that mate would be Caleb, the boy she has loved for years.
But when an entire neighboring pack is brutally wiped out, everything changes.
Fearing they could be next, the Red Moon Pack forms a desperate alliance with the powerful Silver Lake Pack. And alliances between alpha families require one thing above all else: a mating bond.
As the only unmated alpha daughter of Red Moon, Rhia’s future is decided for her. Instead of discovering her fated mate under the coming full moon, she is ordered to form a bond with Jalen, the future alpha of Silver Lake.
Leaving her home, her family, and the life she thought she would have.
Jalen never wanted a forced bond any more than Rhia did. But protecting their packs comes before everything. What neither of them expected was the instant pull between them, a connection that feels far too real to be political.
But if the Moon Goddess had a plan for their bond all along, it may be because the Dark Pack is not finished yet—and their own may be the next target.
"Race you to the rocks?" Rhia points to the little collection of rocks well off the shoreline.
"They are further away than you think," I try to warn her from experience, but she has already taken off.
As I soon realize, she is not only an excellent fighter but also a very good swimmer. I love it. I am a decent swimmer myself, but it is not exactly my strongest form of movement. At least that is what I am telling myself as I try hard to keep up with Rhia.
I am right behind her, but there is no hiding my labored breathing when we reach the rocks. Unlike me, Rhia is not even a little winded, and I admire her strength. "You're an amazing athlete. I can't wait to see what you can do without the necklace," I grin at her.
"Are you coming in?" As I turn back around, Rhia is already swimming away from the shore.
'Oooh, well she's hot!' Hunter's voice comes through the mind link.
'Leave now, or I will end you! This is your future luna!'
His wolf actually gives me a wink before he turns around.
"They are further away than you think," I try to warn her from experience, but she has already taken off.
As I soon realize, she is not only an excellent fighter but also a very good swimmer. I love it. I am a decent swimmer myself, but it is not exactly my strongest form of movement. At least that is what I am telling myself as I try hard to keep up with Rhia.
I am right behind her, but there is no hiding my labored breathing when we reach the rocks. Unlike me, Rhia is not even a little winded, and I admire her strength. "You're an amazing athlete. I can't wait to see what you can do without the necklace," I grin at her.
"Are you coming in?" As I turn back around, Rhia is already swimming away from the shore.
'Oooh, well she's hot!' Hunter's voice comes through the mind link.
'Leave now, or I will end you! This is your future luna!'
His wolf actually gives me a wink before he turns around.
When Ann D. Lang isn’t writing, she can be found with her family and her cats — who treat everyone in the house as their personal servants and are entirely unbothered by deadlines. A lifelong lover of paranormal romance in all its forms, from vampire courts and fae kingdoms to witch covens and wolf pack politics, she has spent years falling in love with other people’s worlds — and one day simply decided to open the doors to a world of her own.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Changing Earth Series
When the Earth rebels, family survives the storm.
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Day After Disaster
The Changing Earth Series Book 1
by Sara F. Hathaway
Genre: Postapocalyptic Family Drama Thriller
When a mega-quake buries Sacramento in toxic floodwaters,
Erika Moore emerges from a bomb shelter—burned and alone, she’s desperate to
find her husband and son. A country girl with a martial arts background, she
fights to survive a lawless Sierra Nevada, battling gangs and saving a lost
girl, Star. In a The Road-like wasteland with The Last of
Us grit, every choice tests her: help others or herself? Desperate to
reclaim her family, she presses on—until disaster strikes again. With raiders
and waves rising, her reunion teeters on ruin. A post-apocalyptic tale of
courage and chaos—will she outrun the next catastrophe?
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Jane stood there watching her go. Just as Sam closed the
gate behind her, Jane heard Doug’s crew coming down the side of the mountain
from the right-hand side.
Moving the gate was a slow process. It slammed with a bang as people flooded down the
mountainside. There was no way to open it again in time to get Jaclyn safely
inside before the attackers ascended upon them.
Jane screamed to Jaclyn, “Run, Jaclyn, run and hide! They’ll
catch you!”
Jane was frantically pulling the gate open. Jaclyn started
to run along the river's edge, where the flowing water pulled back the mud and
left less slippery stone. Thinking fast, Erika ran to Artaz. Star was already
mounted, and Erika jumped up in front of her.
“Whatever you do, don’t
let go!” Erika yelled while driving her legs into Artaz.
Artaz leaped forward. In a flash, they flew around the edge
of the wall, splashing through the river. They hit the beach and galloped. The
mud flew in the air as they pounded along the river bed. Then, she saw Jaclyn
running in fear as fast as she could. Artaz was soaring now; his hoofs were clacking across the rock. Somehow, he
found solid footing every time. Erika was a short distance from Jaclyn. They
were going to make it. Then, all of a sudden, a truck came into her view from
her left. The engine roared as the truck bound across the mud. They were
closing in on Jaclyn! Erika realized she would never make it before the truck
and pulled back hard on Artaz, causing him to come to a sliding stop.
As Artaz spun around on his heels to scamper back to the
compound's safety, Erika heard Star scream, “They have her.”
“There’s nothing we can do now except get out of here,”
Erika shouted. She was out of her head to be running after Jaclyn. All that
would come of it was her and Star getting captured as well. Then she heard the
men from the truck shouting.
“There it is! The horse. That girl is riding it. Get it!”
They quickly turned and started chasing Erika down, but before they could get
their truck rolling through the deep muck, Erika was back around the wall,
galloping toward the bridge.
Erika raced across the camp. They tied Jaclyn up like an
animal in the back of the truck. The men were laughing at her and hitting her.
She screamed in horror for someone to help her, but there would be no help. She
would become another victim in a world that no longer had sympathy for the
defenseless.
Erika could not help her now. Too much time was wasted
already. The giant hooks were pulling on the walls. Some were starting to fall.
She watched Sam and Jane retreat to the designated point for the final attack.
The marauders were shooting guns and throwing spears at Jane and Sam. Jane and
Sam were firing back, but their ammo was limited, and Erika knew it. Sam ran
back to the cover point. Erika was forgotten in the fray. The bridge would be
blown, and Erika was on the wrong side!
She dug her heels deep into Artaz. They galloped toward the
bridge. She could see Jane getting ready to hit the switch, but in a second,
Jane was standing there with a spear directly through her eye, and it was
coming out the back of her head. Screaming for Jane, Sam shot the spear thrower
dead in his tracks. Sam went to fire again, but the only sound was: click. . . click. He was out of bullets and the marauders were closing in.
Erika jumped off a galloping Artaz and rolled over to the generator. Artaz hit
the brakes quickly on the bridge when he felt Erika jump. Star instinctually
moved up and gripped the reins. Yanking on one rein, Star wheeled back around
toward Erika. A group of men were closing in. She hit the switch. As she looked
back, she saw Artaz with Star at the reins.
Erika leaped up in front of Star, and they tore across the
bridge that was blowing up almost underneath them. They turned to get Sam and
saw a bullet rip through his chest. Debris rained down on them as the bridge
and the men exploded.
Artaz was now in a wild gallop, completely panicked from the
barrage of gunfire aimed at them. He barreled up the hill uncontrollably. Star
suddenly clenched Erika tightly and screamed. Artaz shied violently, and it
took all of Erika’s strength to stay seated in the saddle. He dodged left and
right, fear fueling his wild scramble up the mountainside. He ran like never
before. Halfway up the hill, he collapsed into a lifeless mass.
During the crash, Erika and Star were launched through the
air. They were knocked unconscious. All that could be heard was the quiet of an
unbelievable night. As Erika lay there somewhere between reality and
unconsciousness, she told herself, this is all just a horrible nightmare, and I’m going to wake up. What is this
life?
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made into a tv series!**
The Lost Vegas Years
The Changing Earth Series Book 1.5
In the wake of the Great Quake, Las Vegas lies in ruins,
transformed into a federal refugee camp where survival is a daily struggle.
Amidst the chaos and despair, Erika Moore fights to protect her family from the
government's iron rule. With her husband Vince by her side, they must navigate
a world filled with danger and betrayal. As their defiance sparks whispers of
Erika being the camp's "Savior," each act of resistance threatens to
tear their family apart.
But Erika is not alone in her fight. Vince, the camp's quiet hero, builds
aquaponics gardens to feed the starving, a symbol of resilience in the face of
oppression. As the government pushes for extreme measures and family adoption
programs, Erika and Vince's covert training and unwavering determination become
their greatest weapons. From the ruins of Sacramento to the dusty streets of
Vegas, their family's bond is tested by loss, sacrifice, and a rising
revolution that could destroy everything they hold dear.
For fans of post-apocalyptic thrillers like The Road and The Hunger Games, Back
to the Lost Vegas Years is a heart-pounding journey into a world of survival,
resistance, and unbreakable spirit. In the midst of a dystopian nightmare, one
woman's fire and one man's roots may be the key to saving their family and
sparking a revolution. Don't miss this gripping installment in the Changing
Earth series.
If you enjoyed The Road and The Hunger Games, you'll love Back to the Lost
Vegas Years.
Without Land
The Changing Earth Series Book 2
Nine years trapped in a FEMA camp have crushed Erika
Moore—once a legendary survivor, now a shadow haunted by a failed riot and
iron-box torment. Her family—husband Vince and their kids—is her lifeline in a
world of forced infertility and despair. A rescue squad gig offers escape, but
betrayal and floods unravel her fragile hope. In a The Handmaid’s Tale-esque
nightmare with The Last of Us’ brutal edge, Erika battles a tyrannical system
to free her loved ones. Every step risks everything—submission or salvation.
This post-apocalyptic clash of grit and defiance hooks like a dystopian
thriller—can Erika shatter the walls? Dive into the next chapter of survival.
The Walls of Freedom
The Changing Earth Series Book 3
Erika and Vince Moore lead their family north through a
quake-scarred Sierra Nevada, nature reclaiming the ruins, fleeing feds and
mercenaries for freedom. Hunted and frail, a drifting haven spares them
starvation’s grasp—but storms and peril nearly claim young Daniel. In a Station
Eleven-like world of fragile renewal and The 100’s fierce
survival, Erika fights on as Vince teeters on death’s edge from brutal wounds.
Her spirit snaps, marching toward doom to shield her own. Allies Bennet and
Virgis offer refuge—until she’s summoned to a governing board to unveil a
decade of horrors and a new quake looms. This post-apocalyptic tale of grit and
sacrifice hooks like a rebel’s stand—will Erika break the chains? Dive deeper
into the fight.
Battle For the South
The Changing Earth Series Book 4
Erika and Vince Moore trek south to warn of a looming
disaster, risking all to save her mom and friends in a crumbling Las Vegas.
Hunted by feds and mercenaries, they rally with a Texas militia through
hurricanes and heartbreak—until a vengeful shadow from Erika’s past strikes. In
a The Passage-like sprawl of ruin and resolve, with Snowpiercer’s relentless
fight, Erika battles storms and betrayal, her spirit forged in sacrifice as
foes close in. Allies crumble, cities teeter, and a desperate stand looms. This
post-apocalyptic epic of grit and loyalty grips like a survivor’s last cry—will
Erika save her own against the next calamity? Dive into the battle’s fierce
soul.
Dark Days in Denver
The Changing Earth Series Book 5
Riding rebel victories, Erika Moore guides her family to a
Denver homestead, a fleeting calm eclipsed by a brewing disaster. Hunted by
feds and bounty hunters, her cover shatters amid betrayal and bloodshed—old
bonds strain and new threats surge. In a Parable of the Sower-like
weave of raw resilience, with The Walking Dead’s brutal chaos,
Erika fights to safeguard her own as the West frays at the seams. A desperate
clash for the city tests her soul, with ruin closing in. This post-apocalyptic
epic of courage and survival grips like a rebel’s last breath—will Erika defy
the dark days? Dive into the fray of loyalty and loss.
The Endless Night
The Changing Earth Series Book 6
Bound in a bounty hunter’s den, Erika Moore grips a shred of
defiance, her spirit bruised yet fierce. Hunted by feds and a merciless captor,
she mourns her lost family—until echoes of their resistance stir her fight. In
a The Road-like sprawl of stark desperation, with Swan
Song’s epic struggle, Erika endures TJ’s mind-breaking torment, her
will forged as he twists her soul. A storm churns outside, hinting at
salvation. This post-apocalyptic tale of grit and redemption cuts like a
survivor’s final plea—will Erika pierce the endless night? Dive into the
tempest of loyalty and ruin.
Hope On the Horizon
The Changing Earth Series Book 7
Arriving in Dallas, Erika Moore battles the mental scars TJ
Swenson left behind, her mind grasping for clues of the past while facing the
present. With Vince at her side, she claws toward recovery as a fractured
resistance wavers—still haunted by TJ’s relentless glare. In a Station
Eleven-like weave of fragile hope, with The Book of Eli’s unyielding
resolve, Erika defies cravings to rally her people, her son Dexter rising to
steady their cause. A northern refuge offers peace, but peril stalks their
path. This post-apocalyptic tale of grit and renewal lifts like a survivor’s
quiet cry—will Erika reclaim the horizon? Dive into a fight for family and
light.
The Bitter End
The Changing Earth Series Book 8
Erika Moore stands fierce in Pine Springs, a rebel leader
hunted by TJ Swenson, a tyrant who claims her soul. With Vince and their son
Dexter at her side, she guards a fragile west against an ice age and TJ’s iron
grip. In a The Walking Dead-like clash of brutal stakes, with The
Hunger Games defiant spirit, Erika strikes at TJ’s core, her family
chasing secrets to shatter his reign. A last stand looms as ruin encroaches.
This post-apocalyptic epic of grit and defiance roars like a survivor’s final
cry—will Erika forge freedom from the bitter end? Dive into a saga of rebellion
and resolve.
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Swenson
A Changing Earth Series Spinoff
Virgis
A Changing Earth Origins Story
Sara is an author, a fighter, a mother, and a wife. Her
writings’ central philosophy is that anyone can be confident in any
survival situation with the right skills and mental attitude. She wants people
to learn through a fictional experience just how fragile our manufactured
society is.
She practices these philosophies by training in various
martial arts disciplines and homesteading with her family. Sara graduated
from the California State University of Sacramento with a Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration and published her first novel in 2014. She
hosts self-defense seminars and avoiding abductions and sexual assaults.
Sara currently lives in the piney forest of east Texas. As a
happily married woman with two boys, she delights in quality family time
hiking and camping. Besides writing and fighting, she raises chickens,
tends to her garden, and works as an insurance agent during the week.
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