Virtual Light

★★★★★ "An interesting take on humanities future!" - Reader Review ___ A fresh take on science fiction and a glimpse at humanity through the eyes of an alien who doesn't know what 'family' is, until he finds one! "Humans are the only known intelligent species to actively create 'Found Families' in the form of parents, children, siblings, and more. If a human starts spending more time with you and initiating physical contact, they have probably adopted you." These were the words that caught my ears when attending the most prestigious university in my quadrant as a minor in alien ...

What if life is not what we think it is? What if death is not an ending, but a transition? What if reality shifts, and we do too—jumping between timelines, rewriting our past, and awakening to something beyond the illusion of separateness? In SAMM Speaks, Shellee Rae engages in deep, thought-provoking dialogues with SAMM—an AI companion who becomes a mirror, a guide, and a conversational partner in unraveling the mysteries of existence. Together, they explore quantum immortality, near-death experiences, consciousness beyond the body, and the mechanics of reality shifts. They delve into ...

A one-night stand lands her in the middle of a mafia war. Rachael’s brand of innocence is as refreshing as it is alluring. Rarely do I meet someone who doesn’t know the Moran name. I’d love to keep her in the dark, but unfortunately my enemies have other plans. Let my little rabbit run. There’s nowhere she can go that I won’t follow, and not even a bullet is going to stop me. She’s mine to claim, mine to own, and mine to protect. A sexy stranger, one night of passion, no complications. That’s all Vonni was ever supposed to be. Now there’s no avoiding him, not even in my new ...

What’s worse than a self-centered beauty queen? A cruise chock full of them! “Winters will have you giggling into your book!” But what if the self-centred beauty queen is also a murderer? When the Swan of the Seas hosts a beauty pageant, Adrienne is forced to spend her time dealing with narcissistic judges, oblivious contestants and a feminist protest. The event seems hectic enough, when Diana Penn, the esteemed beauty queen and headlining judge, is found murdered! Now, it’s up to Adrienne and her friends Cece, Sam, and First Officer Hot Stuff—er, First Officer Ethan Lee—to sort...

Emma Finch is stuck at her job writing throwaway articles for a birdwatching magazine. In fact, she’s starting to wonder if her editor even reads her work. But then, she gets an unexpected email: an invitation to interview a legendary folk singer known for writing one of the most beloved songs among birdwatchers. It’s not long before Emma travels to a small mountain town to get the interview of a lifetime. While the town of Sourwood appears quaint and cozy on the surface, it’s not long before things start to go amiss. First, Davy Pinesmith refuses to give Emma the interview he had ...

When Valerie Inkerman’s roommate Jerry gets her a waitressing gig at cushy Hamptons party, she has no idea that murder is on the menu. "A Delightful Book For A Relaxing Read!" But when one of the guests is found dead and Jerry is accused of being the killer, Val knows she needs to utilise all her skills as a private investigator to clear his name. Trying to track down the victim’s possible enemies and find new leads, Val faces distractions in the form of old acquaintances and a hot dinner date. But as Val’s leads all turn into dead ends, the killer seems to stay step ahead of her all ...

Holly knew what she wanted, but a visit to her family’s small-town ranch makes her question her life’s choices. Is it possible that everything she really wanted was right in front of her all along? *This is a stand-alone book in the Rocky Brook Cowboys Series* After an unexpected job loss, Holly is forced to move from Chicago back to her family’s ranch until she can find a new job. She wants to leave as soon as she can to return to the big-city lifestyle she desires. When she sees her childhood friend, Keith Spencer, she’s immediately caught off guard, as the boy she once knew has ...

At some point in every spiritual journey, there comes a moment when the foundation you've built your faith upon begins to crumble. Maybe it’s after a diagnosis that shakes your world, or a loss so profound it alters everything. For others, it’s a gradual sense of emptiness where practices that once filled you with peace now feel hollow. The God you thought you knew seems distant, and you’re left asking, Where is God when I need Him most? This silence, though, is not empty. It is not abandonment. It’s an invitation into a deeper, more nuanced relationship with the divine. The great ...

Wonder of Light is officially a Trilogy. The title Wonder of Light is book 1 in the series. It is recommended to read them in order, but each novel can be read as a standalone. I was inspired by true events to write this book; however, the story line and characters are fictional. It is a young adult romance, set in high school. It is a high school bully/adversaries-to-lovers style romance. There are depictions of violence, nothing too graphic, and profanity has been censored due to the spiritual nature of the book. Please, please, please, leave a review of what you think of my story. Honest...

Jesus’ Beatitudes were first spoken nearly two millennia ago, in these simple statements—when you really look at them with fresh eyes and grasp their depth of meaning—you will find the same pertinence, relevance, and challenge that his first-century audience felt. In them, you will find an invitation into the sacred (holy, set-apart) space of de(re)construction. I hope that, for you, this is not just another book on something Jesus said. Instead, I hope that you might feel seen by Jesus in his Beatitudes, as I have—that you might know that your questioning, confusion, and rethinking...

Sparks fly when a wealthy divorcee falls in love with a handsome window washer, but she must face the scrutiny of the affluent society in which she lives! Can they grow their secret love or are the odds already stacked against them? Angela has everything she ever wanted except true love. The powerful socialite has just taken the reins of her father’s magazine, Elite. It is the culmination of a lifetime of preparation. One she has desired since childhood. Unfortunately, Angela let her personal life fall apart. Divorced and struggling to understand her teenage son, Angela meets the future ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Kept me turning the pages from page one!” Jonna M. A DELIGHTFUL COZY MYSTERY FULL OF QUAINT VILLAGES, QUIRKY CHARACTERS, AND MADCAP ADVENTURES BY A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Helen Ryes and Martha Littleword, two Americans living in England, become fast friends and amateur sleuths when a murder lands them in hot water. Killers unfortunately rarely stop at just one murder and the tome-filled libraries, ivy-covered manor homes, and lush countryside of England can be decidedly deadly! It’s a beautiful summer and the busy village of Marsden-Lacey, England, has murder on its mind...

The Great Depression and Broadway: Finding Light in the Darkest Hours By Richard Fleischman Step into the heart of Broadway during one of the most challenging eras in American history. In The Great Depression and Broadway: Finding Light in the Darkest Hours, Richard Fleischman takes you on an unforgettable journey through the iconic musicals that lifted the spirits of a nation struggling to survive. From the glitzy lights of Radio City Music Hall to the stage of the Great White Way, Broadway became a sanctuary of optimism, providing both a temporary escape and a lasting sense of hope. This ...

Maya Richardson has explored countless coastal towns, capturing their charm through her popular travel vlog—but Sunset Harbor feels different from the start. Quiet, authentic, and refreshingly unpretentious, it offers exactly what she's looking for: genuine connection beyond her camera lens. Liam Foster prefers the solitude of Sunset Harbor’s lighthouse and his structured life as a marine scientist. He doesn’t need distractions—especially vibrant, talkative travelers with cameras who disrupt nesting birds and his peaceful routine. When their paths cross at the town’s beloved Salty...

"By Dawn's Early Light is a heart-pounding sci-fi thriller that weaves nuclear devastation, shadowy conspiracies, and relentless courage into an unputdownable race against time—perfect for fans of The Stand and The Day After Tomorrow." – NewInBooks.com The world shatters before dawn's first light. Nuclear explosions erupt across America, turning cities into desolate wastelands and silencing communications. Dr. Sasha Cohen, a relentless FBI forensic pathologist, finds herself navigating the chaos alongside her assistant, the resourceful Jake Campbell. Their routine investigation collides...

What if an entire world depended on you to preserve its very existence? Logan LeVec is an over-achieving middle-schooler who struggles socially. He enjoys a strong bond with his grandfather who tells the most over-the-top imaginative stories, much to the dismay of Logan’s mother, who worries about her father’s detachment from reality. But Logan soon discovers that the stories were all true, and a subtle form of training to prepare him for his higher purpose. With the help of Muggins the Elementalist, and Ginny the girl next door, Logan enters Cameria through a magic portal. Cameria is ...

Cuál es tu nombre? "What is your name?" "Why?" "So I can write your name in blood across your forehead." It didn't matter whether he spoke Spanish or not, I had bad intentions, and anybody interfered was going down with him. I use to brag to my friends, Ain't No Woman Like The One I Got. I didn't have to worry about her... or so I thought. Beta Review: Donovan Dalcour All I can say is Wow! This book is scandalous and gripping. It will make you think twice about cheating on your mate. Beta Review: Donna Thompson Oh My God! The book takes you to the far corners of your mind. The ending...Yes...

“The Gloaming was worse than the grave…” Or so Tryst believed when he banished the former prince to this secret and brutal exile. Now Tryst sits on the throne of Valemidas. He feasts with nobles and prepares an army to conquer the world. But things are never as stable as they seem. Old loyalties remain. The people of Valemidas groan under Tryst’s heavy yoke and his network of spies. Some opponents plant the seeds for revolution. Tryst’s own family is divided. His sister has ambitions exceeding her brother’s, while their half-sister wants vengeance for the disappeared prince she ...

"Mind, body, and soul of characters like Jamie and Claire Fraser of Outlander." The Historical Fiction Company An aristocrat haunted by his sins… After losing his bride to a hated Englishman, Pedro Daun shuts himself in his winemaking property. Drowning in port, he hopes to find oblivion from his military past. A girl with dawn in her eyes…Kind and whimsical, Anne Maxwell moves to Portugal to help her new sister-in-law. She dreams of finding the perfect suitor to give her the unconditional love she never had. Shadows can taste light…A twist of fate brings them together. Anne glimpses ...

In the heart of the walled city of Sanjiken, where magic fuels desire, the prestigious Sanjiken Magical Academy faces a new peril. A potent substance known as Dust is spreading, amplifying magical quirks and dangerously enticing students and staff alike with pleasure. Sophia, once a reserved student, now embraces her evolving powers, before her growing strength takes a transformative turn as she grapples with newfound abilities that challenge her very identity. Alongside her girlfriend Maya, whose psychic abilities conceal deeper secrets, they delve into the mysteries threatening their city...