Books Release || June 4, 2015 || Native American Shamans & Adventures in life and love

I’m a day late with sharing our latest releases, but I promise they’re worth the wait! Read on for more info.


 

"Blue Eagle Feather" - Sherry Derr-WilleBlue Eagle Feather

 by Sherry Derr-Wille

To get a college education Jeff receives a scholarship with the stipulation he must spend five years teaching on an Indian reservation. Although he would like to stay at home on the Lac du Flambeau reservation in Northern Wisconsin, he is sent to a Blackfoot Reservation in Montana.

As soon as he crosses into South Dakota during his travel to Montana, Jeff experiences visions of the people who once exclusively called the region home. In addition to the visions, he receives a gift from the Great Spirit of a Blue Eagle Feather.

Little does he know the significance of either the visions or the gift until he arrives on the reservation and meets the old man who can explain the meaning of both. Once all is revealed Jeff’s life changes forever.

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"Life's Unexpected Adventures Anthology Volume One" by Joanne RawsonLife’s Unexpected Adventures Anthology: Volume One

 by Joanne Rawson

No Strings Attached
Wedding invitations are supposed to bring a smile to your face, with thoughts of a happy occasion that two people would be joining in Holy matrimony, publicly declaring their love for each other. However, for Laura Lee, it was just confirmation that at thirty-three, she had spent all her time and efforts on her career and is still single.

After finding out that her ex will be attending the same wedding, Laura Lee has three days to find herself a date. In desperation, she calls on the help of her best friend Lisa, the who’s who of Nottingham’s eligible bachelors.

Discovering that Nottingham’s most rich and handsome men find her icy, Laura has to take her only option, the man she most despises, her work colleague, Adam Ford.
Learner Mum
Polly Wilkins is a successful freelance journalist slash writer. She has been living with her partner Steve in what her parents call sin for the last eight years. But, to her parent’s disappointment, there are no signs of wedding bells or the patter of tiny feet on the horizon. Why? Because Polly, is not in the least bit maternal. Can this all change after Polly and Steve have a torrid weekend looking after her nephew? Or will Polly stick to her guns and loose Steve forever?
Unexpected Blind Date
If any of Grace Worthing’s friends dared to suggest she should go on a blind date, her answer would have been, “Blind dates are so tacky; they are definitely for the desperate.” She was so over men! After her fifth Sex on the Beach cocktail, she told friends she would never have sex again, let alone have sex on a beach. Then, somewhere between her second and third tequila slammer, Grace found herself, agreeing to meet Adrian. Little did she know how interesting and unexpected her blind date would be.

Angel of Kindness
Megan Shepard was not looking forward to Christmas. Now divorced, all she had to look forward to was spending Christmas in Derbyshire, with her sixty four year old, bisexual, hippie mother, and a scrawny little sapling tree, overdressed with cheap decorations from the pound shop. However, her friends had other ideas, like taking her to Pinkie’s Night Club, their old stomping ground as teenagers. This brought back memories of rah-rah skirts, fishnets, and legwarmers dancing to Madonna, until the DJ played The Power of Love, whereupon Richie King would take her hand and lead her to the dance floor. Seeing Richie leaning against the bar in his unforgettable Danny Zucko pose, she knows the right thing to do would be to walk in the opposite direction, yet finds herself walking straight to him, and taking the advice of her unconventional mother. Swept off her feet to the winter wonderland of Manchester’s Christmas Market, romantic walks in the snow of the Derbyshire Peak District, and fireside dinners, she has to wonder if Richie really changed, or has he something to hide?

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Books Release || March 12, 2015 || Romance & Mystery

2015-03-12We’re still working on getting all of the winners in our big giveaway confirmed. No prizes have been sent out yet, so hang tight! We’re working hard on getting everything organized. Thanks again for everyone who entered and shared. We appreciate all of our followers!

If you missed the announcement before, we have a new reader panel where you simply fill out a form, answer some questions, and hopefully get chosen to receive free ebooks from us in exchange for a review and helping spread the word about new books and authors! If you’re interested go check it out HERE!

And now, on to the latest releases from Melange Books!


Crazed Reckoning"Crazed Reckoning" by Valerie J. Clarizio

A Nick Spinelli Mystery (#3)

by Valerie J. Clarizio

After experiencing a murderous Christmas and Valentine’s Day with love interest Shannon O’Hara, Detective Nick Spinelli assumed Saint Patrick’s Day couldn’t be any worse.

He was wrong.

While out on a geocaching adventure in Door County, Shannon and her friend Anna find more than a clue in the cache box. When Shannon disappears, Spinelli is sent racing to find her. Amidst the chaos of an unruly Irish celebration, and a decades-old Irish family feud, he must rescue her from the hands of a madman.

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"Love and Laughter" - Glenn ParkhurstLove and Laughter

 by Glenn Oliver Parkhurst

Love and Laughter
Our heart and head battle each other for control in matters of love. These three characters are no different with their internal struggles. This sometimes funny, sometimes sad story about star-crossed lovers shows the mental war that is the integral part of love.

Hot Babe, Cold Snow
The lure of a beautiful woman will cause a man to do almost anything even if it leads to injury and even death for himself or others. Hurtling uncontrollably down a slippery slope is one way to prove his awesome manhood, or is it?

Hereafter Kiss
What happens to people in that space between alive and dead? Love? Maybe. But murder, retribution, and sorrow can exist. The characters in this story are in-between life and death and continue their existence only by taking the last breath from the living or the half dead. But there is one who does it not for survival, but for fun and payback.

Chartreuse
There is a woman for every man and a man for every woman. Well-meaning Chartreuse is a bumbling shy man that has not mustered the courage to pursue the girl of his dreams. The whole town knows the attraction of these two misfits and waits for the disaster when they finally surrender their shyness. This humorous story will bring a smile to your heart.

Ghost of a Chance
This story leads us through the partitions that separate the world of the living from the final destination of the dead. Love between the living and the dead shouldn’t be possible but that doesn’t stop Ron from falling for a ghost. But with love comes danger. Can Ron find a way to save his love from both the living and dead?

Stealing the Spotlight
The first kiss is the most important kiss of all. It sets the tone of the entire relationship. It is an act that is burned into the memory of the couple that shares it. Sometimes, even the most well prepared plan to steal that kiss can go terribly wrong, also leaving a lasting impression.

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Books Releases || November 13, 2014


 

Risky Business by Patricia CampbellRisky Business by Patricia Campbell

Doggedly determined, Risky Williston strives to rescue every homeless dog in Simi Valley and beyond. Her small house and yard bursts at the seams with dogs of all breeds, some her personal pets and some waiting for her to find homes for them.

Disciplined, neat and orderly, Chet Jensen desires Risky, but can he cope with her bizarre and disorganized lifestyle?

Chet stirs old fears Risky has spent a lifetime repressing. She doesn’t want to confront them, to face them again.

Is it possible for two people with such diverse values to have a lasting relationship?

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Revenve is a Dish Best Served by H. Paul DoucetteRevenge is a Dish Best Served by H. Paul Doucette

A Matt Murphy Mystery

Two years ago, on a dark and quiet empty New York street, two NYPD detectives approached a neighborhood bar and were gunned down by unknown assailants. The shooting was a set-up arranged by two dirty Vice cops.

One officer died. The other survived.

His name was Abe Goldman and that night he had two very good things in his corner: Luck, and his best friend. Matt Murphy. Before Goldman left the hospital, Murphy had succeeded in bringing those behind the shooting down.

All except one.

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A Cozy Country ChristmasA Cozy Country Christmas by Christine Arness

An anthology set in the country, featuring stories about families, love, and the memories, hope and joy that are such an integral part of the holiday season.

 

The Memory Tree
At Christmas, a young mother mourning the loss of their possessions in a fire learns from her children an invaluable lesson on how to start again.

The Most Important Ingredient
Anita is grieving over the fact that her broken wrist won’t allow her to continue her favorite holiday tradition of baking cookies for friends and family. Then Anita’s two small daughters assure her that she doesn’t have only one hand—she has five.

If Wishes Were Horses
When a horse galloped up and stopped at the barn door, eight year old Kim knew her prayers for a horse for Christmas had been answered. But her thoughts go in a very different direction after her mom shares a life changing memory.

Live as in Lively
This live outdoor Nativity turns out a lot “livelier” than the director anticipated.

Let It Snow
An overstressed mother remembers a past when her own mom made every holiday full of fun and joy. At the last moment, she realizes what is truly important and changes directions for the family Christmas Eve party.

One Midnight Clear
While studying a Christmas store window scene, a homesick man is shocked to find himself handcuffed to the woman at his side. As he looks at her small son’s guilty face, Tim realizes his life is about to take an unexpected turn.

Star of Bethlehem
A small girl’s desire for a Christmas tree is granted by a loving community, bringing hope to her family.

In For a Penny
A couple who believes their marriage is irrevocably broken finds healing, life lessons, and hope during a visit to an eccentric relative.

Breath of God
A Minnesota farm girl in the early 1900’s has been forced into a woman’s responsibilities. Betsy’s struggles to come to terms with her deceased mother’s plans for her bring her in conflict with both family and community expectations. Memories of the love between her parents help Betsy make the decisions she needs to face her future.

Piano Christmas
A schoolgirl’s sacrifice of a gift from her cherished teacher gives hope to a classmate and also shows her that giving can bless the giver as well.

Pocketful of Love
A grandmother learns that love is never lost when you reach out to others.

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A Holiday To Remember by Nancy Pirri and Charmaine Pauls

A Son For Christmas by Nancy Pirri

Cattle driver, Cane Smith arrives in Bozeman, Montana, released after serving seven years in a Texas prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Living behind bars has changed him, especially when he discovers he’s a father. Now, Cane has been exonerated of the crime and intends to claim his son, born of a prostitute with whom he’d loved, before being incarcerated. As an infant, the boy had been adopted by rancher, Tom Callahan.

Tom can’t fault Cane for wanting to claim his son, but has his own daughter, Annie, to deal with. She’s helped her father raise the boy she named Mark. After all this time, she can’t give him up. He’s a Callahan.

Cane, who’s been longing for a love and home of his own, has a solution: Miss Annie will have to marry him if she wants to keep Mark in her life. Annie will do anything to keep the boy with her—but can she live with the hard, rough Cane Smith?
The Grayton Family Christmas Supper Contest by Charmaine Pauls

Nobody truly knows what happened the Christmas of 1910 in the small town of Grayton, South Africa. What is for sure, is that people until today still talk about the scandalous event that grew into one of the country’s biggest annual food festivals.

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Melange Book Release|| February 6, 2014

We’re a little late with the release announcement here, but that doesn’t mean we’re any less excited to announce the release of “My Prince and Me”, a collection of short stories by Megan Hussey.

"My Prince and Me" by Megan Hussey

“My Prince and Me” by Megan Hussey

My Prince and Me

by Megan Hussey

Let the prince of your dreams sweep you away in these five enchanting fantasies.

The Sea Prince
Artist Vivian draws endless inspiration from the beaches and waters of her tropical home. When she meets the exotic Haiden, she finds the ultimate muse—the handsome prince of an exotic undersea kingdom where nature always takes its course…

The Prince of Dreams
Teacher Juditha Collins finds herself short one prince for a Renaissance fair. While reading a book about that time period, she releases gorgeous Prince Valentin. She has broken the curse that bound him to its pages. He offers his body and all the pleasure he can bring her.

To Wed a Prince
Professor Juditha Collins found a real-life medieval prince who burst into her life from the pages of a magical book. A year later, the passion she shares with gorgeous Prince Valentin still runs hot, but at this year’s fair, her students plan the ultimate Renaissance surprise.

Noelle’s Nocturne
Lord Gerard is a gifted pianist who also happens to be a lord of the night. His lonely life is brightened and transformed when he meets Noelle, a plus-sized, no-nonsense spinster. The two celebrate the holidays with laughter, music and a passionate affair. But can Noelle truly accept and love this creature of the nocturne?

Behold the Beauty
In the mystical land of Ravenshead, a prince and a healer are drawn together by a passion stronger than fate. The gorgeous, rebellious Prince Beau loves strong-willed healer Agnatha, and with the help of an all-powerful godling, the two may find the happiness each deserves.

 

Book Releases for June 29 & July 21, 2013

June 29, 2013 Book Releases from Melange Books

July 21, 2013 Book Releases from Melange Books

June 29, 2013 Book Releases from Melange Books

June 29, 2013 Book Releases from Melange Books

 

Apologizes for not getting the June 29 releases posted here on the blog until now!
Isn’t it funny how life gets in the way?

Without further delay, here are the book releases for June 29 and July 21, 2013 from Melange Books, LLC.

“Uncle Vernon” by Jenny Twist ~ Cover design by Caroline Andrus

Uncle Vernon by Jenny Twist

When Alison spends an illicit weekend with her boyfriend she finds she has bitten off more than she can chew. Gary’s household is eccentric to say the least, and there is something very peculiar about Uncle Vernon.

Uncle Vernon only comes to visit at Halloween and he spends a lot of time in the cellar. Nobody knows what he does down there. But he’s perfectly harmless, really, isn’t he. Isn’t he?

“Broken by Design” by Koni Atencio ~ Cover design by Becca Barnes

Broken by Design by Koni Atencio

When a family vacation becomes a family tragedy, will Nicole prove strong enough to protect her daughter and save her husband? Or will she give in to her fear and fall apart? When Nicole’s husband, Adam, mysteriously disappears on the morning of their final day of vacation, he leaves her stranded at a campsite three-hundred miles from home with their daughter, two horses, a dead cell phone, an impending winter storm, and no transportation. In Nicole’s desperate search to find Adam before the snow buries them all, she discovers the strange secrets of a small town, the necessity of hope, and a source of untapped courage. Nicole learns that although breaking hurts, it also awakens her sense of compassion as she bonds with some colorful characters who deepen her faith and change her life.

"Long Snows Moon" by Stacey Darlington

“Long Snows Moon” by Stacey Darlington ~ Cover design by Caroline Andrus

Long Snows Moon by Stacey Darlington

A young socialite finds herself hurled from her comfort zone of luxury and self-denial into the esoteric world of animal magic. When her pet wolf/husky hybrid, Long Snows Moon, plummets from her car window to the forest below, Devon Danforth must explore the haunted woods to find her. During her drunken stumble through the forest, Devon finds love in the arms of Jameson Jordan, the Native American girl she met as a teen during a family skiing vacation. During her sexual awakening, Devon discovers her own animal nature and her wild family lineage.

 

"Shadow Trail" by LuAnn Nies

“Shadow Trail” by LuAnn Nies ~ Cover art by Stephanie Flint

Shadow Trail by LuAnn Nies

An adventurous weekend in the north woods of Minnesota turns terrifying when Crystal Harrington loses sight of the other snowmobilers during a blizzard. Racing to catch up, her sled careens over the side of a steep embankment, threatening her survival. Not only is Crystal forced to face the frigid cold and approaching darkness, she’s confronted on the trail by a large wolf and mysterious figure that resembles Sasquatch.

 

“Unfinished Business” by H. Paul Doucette ~ Cover art by Stephanie Flint

Unfinished Business by H. Paul Doucette

They say that the sins of our past have a way of catching up to us, and that sometimes payment comes due.

The war was over and Jack Reilly had a nice life working for him—a successful P.I. Agency with a steady flow of non hazardous cases to fend off the wolves. He also had the love of a good woman to give it all some purpose.

Then one day he receives a call from his old boss from when he was an M.P. in the army stationed in France near the end of the war. It was not just a social call.

An old enemy he thought had swung on the gallows had escaped from prison and, at last report, hooked up with the mafia and was heading this way.

Jack remembered the threat made at the end of the trial to exact revenge on him, and his partner, for destroying his criminal business and killing his brother.

Was there enough time to get ready?

“Hattie’s Preacher” by Sherry Derr-Wille ~ Cover design by Lynsee Lauritsen

Hattie’s Preacher by Sherry Derr-Wille

The Outlaw Series – Book One

David Long gave up a promising law career when God called him to preach the word. Little did he know the red headed pianist at his church in Mortonville would capture his heart.

Hattie Fairchild knew the only proper place for a proper maiden lady to play the piano was in church. Even though she didn’t believe, she found she could ignore the minister’s words by staying hidden away in the balcony and reading her novels during the sermons.