When they meet on beautiful, extradition-free Cape Verde, Victor Harding and Alva Batek just want to enjoy retirement and put their colorful criminal pasts behind them. But when revenge-seeking crime victims threaten their lives at Alva’s luxurious Cape Verde retreat, their peaceful plans are shattered. Victor and Alva plan a great escape—an exciting Caribbean ocean adventure on a sixty-foot yacht, relying on Victor’s deep sailing skills and the hope of new bonds among long-estranged family members invited on the voyage.

Their careful plans go wildly awry when a Venezuelan drug cartel’s fleet of modern narco-subs is decimated by rival cartels and they fall back on an old cocaine-trafficking tactic: hijacking a sailboat.

Victor and Alva’s sailboat.

As their sea cruise spirals out of control, the family is ensnared in a deadly battle for survival with a charming Irish hijacker, a sociopathic cartel boss, rebellious mercenaries, and a series of life-threatening catastrophes that test the family’s wits and courage. For fans of action-packed thrillers spiced with wit and plenty of twists, Sea Cruise is a riveting voyage.

This inspiring book offers a week-by-week approach to mindfulness, featuring focus words, actionable suggestions, and stunning original watercolor artwork that connects you to the beauty of nature. Designed to integrate mindfulness into the seasons of your life, it helps you embrace change, cultivate calmness and joy, and discover deeper purpose and meaning. With qualities like awareness, gratitude, and courage at its core, 52 Mindful Weeks encourages you to honor your authentic self and foster a balanced, fulfilling life.

Follow the meditations in order or by theme. This book will be your companion in cultivating presence, inner harmony, and connection to the world around you.

Immerse yourself in a heartwarming collection of short stories set during US Holidays that celebrate hope, love, forgiveness, and personal growth. ​ Set against the picturesque backdrop of Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic beaches, with charming towns like St. Augustine and Sarasota, these stories bring the beauty of nature and the magic of holidays to life. ​

Perfect for fans of thoughtful, women-focused storytelling, this collection explores personal challenges and interpersonal conflicts during holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and the 4th of July. Each tale is filled with inspiration, discovery, and the spirit of transformation.

Whether you’re searching for a meaningful gift or a cozy read, this collection is sure to delight and inspire. ​

Packed with actionable insights and modern examples, The Emergent Leader will boost your professional development, drive organizational resilience, and empower a workforce that is committed to building a forever company.

Don Gregori covers six key areas of necessary growth: brand building, exploitable gaps, fostering a culture of innovation, driving efficiency, career management, and taking control of stress. Whether you're a start-up founder, new manager, experienced leader, or aspiring CEO, this guide offers practical steps to help you make confident decisions, develop impactful habits, and lead your company through critical challenges. ​

Driven by haunting questions about his mother's adoption and mysterious past, Paul T. O'Connor embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about Charlotte's life. From an orphanage in Connecticut to her placement with a middle-aged couple, Charlotte's story is one of overcoming adversity, chasing dreams, and building a better future.

Through his investigation, Paul gains a deeper understanding of his mother—not just as the woman who raised him, but as a girl, teen, and woman who faced incredible challenges with unwavering strength. This heartfelt narrative spans decades and locations, revealing the inspiring legacy of a woman who climbed out of poverty, raised two successful children, and never gave up on her dreams. ​

Perfect for readers who love family histories, untold stories, and tales of resilience, The Missing Child is a moving tribute to the power of love, determination, and the human spirit.

Visit America’s National Parks with the Lopez Family

The Lopez family set a large goal: visit all of the American National Parks before their son turned eighteen. Join them on the road trip of a lifetime as Antonio chronicles the challenges, the beauty, and the wonder of traveling across the most beautiful pieces of America.

Part one of this series takes readers to the first thirty-one of sixty-three total parks in the United States. From half marathons in Zion to snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas and chatting with marmots in the Grand Tetons, Antonio weaves together stories you won't find in a guidebook.

Along the way, this small family from Santa Fe ties all of us to Mother Nature and reveals how their grand adventure changes the author’s view on everything from a dying mother, the COVID-19 Pandemic, God, and family.

Filled with intriguing facts about our parks and reflections on their fragile future, National Parks is both a celebration of and a passionate case for the natural wonders that all Americans share.

Featuring family stories from the following National Parks:

Petrified Forest • Saguaro • Guadalupe Mountains • Carlsbad Caverns • Rocky Mountain • Great Sand Dunes • Joshua Tree • Channel Islands • Acadia • Everglades and Biscayne • Dry Tortugas • Death Valley • Grand Canyon • Zion • Mesa Verde • Mammoth Cave • Olympic • Black Canyon of the Gunnison • Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion • Yellowstone and Grand Teton • White Sands and Big Bend • Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes • Congaree, New River Gorge, and Shenandoah

In 1777, amid the American Revolution, fifteen-year-old Daniel Asbury joins the Virginia militia to support the settlers in Kentucky. Eager to leave home and see the world, the militia is a ticket to a grand adventure. During the march to Kentucky, they face opposition not only from the enemy, but also from within their own ranks, creating even more danger in the already treacherous wilderness.

As the war rages on, tensions rise between the Kentucky settlers and the Native Americans.  While on a mission outside Fort Boonesborough, Daniel’s unit is captured by Shawnee Indians who debate whether to kill the Americans, or force them to join the tribe.  Daniel’s resolve is tested time and again as he strives to survive the perils of the wilderness and the war, plotting ways to escape and find his way back home.

This historical novel brings to life the true events of Daniel Asbury’s life and his journey from unbelief to faith in God while revealing an often-forgotten side of the War of American Independence.

Step into a vividly illustrated confrontation with history—where the darkness of the 20th century looms large. Drawing on pivotal moments and influential figures, from the chaos of World War I to the rise of totalitarian regimes, D.E. Davis compellingly tells how humanity found itself teetering on the brink of nuclear annihilation. With insights gained from the likes of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Hannah Arendt, and George Orwell, When the World Dies examines the philosophical underpinnings of evil and the moral obligations of the living.

This timely look at what led civilization to the brink of nuclear war and the societal steps required to back away from that ledge asks readers to consider the Age of Infamy from a perspective informed by history. Join D.E. Davis on this eye-opening journey as he challenges us to reflect on our past in order to confront our present and cultivate a future of possibility.

Leadership is a skill, a mindset, and a way of life. It's time to elevate your own leadership and inspire those around you to be their best.

In 5 Simple Truths of Leadership, veteran law enforcement leader and national leadership trainer Dean Crisp shares the five essential lessons that define great leaders:

• Direction – Know where you’re headed before leading others.
• Intentionality – Make deliberate choices that align with your vision.
• Teams – Success is never a solo journey. Build strong teams.
• Standards – Raise the bar for yourself and your organization.
• Getting Ahead of Your Day – Take control of your time and leadership.

Filled with real-world insights, historical case studies, and actionable strategies, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.

Are you ready to become a leader of significance?

Brynna “Brinnie” Lane has always lived a quiet life under the watchful eye of her hovering mother—until she’s sent off for the summer to live with an uncle she didn’t know she had. While her parents get to travel across the globe, she's stuck at Wraithwood Estate, a creepy old mansion in the middle of nowhere in upstate New York.

Warned against wandering the estate, Brinnie seems fated to spend the summer with her nose in a book. When curiosity gets the better of her and she hears whispers of a hidden war, she must unravel the truth about her family’s mysterious past if she wants to survive.

Something terrible happened at Wraithwood thirty years ago, and Brinnie is determined to find out what—even if it means confronting the possibility that magic is real.

More than a year has passed since Brinnie left Wraithwood, never expecting to see it again. But when Mordred captures her sister, she is thrust back into the world of magic. She flees to Wraithwood, where she learns of a prophecy located in the dark wizard capital of Mordizan that reveals the identity of “Mordred’s bane”, something that could destroy Mordred for good.

Brinnie agrees to a rendezvous with Mordred to exchange herself for her sister, going undercover at Mordizan as a spy to find the prophecy and Mordred’s bane. There, she weaves a complicated web of secrets, lies, and tenuous friendships. She makes an unexpected ally in Marcus Vorath, son of the Master of Mordizan, who fears the implications of Mordred’s growing power. But in Mordizan, friends and foes may be one and the same.

As Brinnie navigates court intrigue, battles, and ominous new depths to her own power, she struggles to draw the lines. How far will she go to destroy Mordred? And how much of herself is she willing to give up along the way?

Brinnie barely escaped Mordizan with her life. Battered and broken in body and soul, she knows she’s running out of time. And though she has discovered the identity of Mordred’s bane, no one knows where to find the legendary weapon.

To discover the truth, she and Marcus must journey to Castelon and seek the aid of the Council. However, their actions at Mordizan brand them as enemies and war criminals. Between Mordred’s armies engaged in full-scale war and the political machinations of the Council, Brinnie struggles to balance the battlefield and the courtroom while estates fall before Mordred’s wrath.

As magic ravages her own body, threatening her survival, the allure of ancient, forbidden power grows brighter. And only one man holds the knowledge of the weapon that could destroy Mordred once and for all—a man they buried in the gardens of Wraithwood.

Step into the world of aspiring heroes and villains in the hilarious and charming rom-com duology from award-winning and bestselling authors Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat.

What Readers are Saying:

"Fun and fast-paced...Young love meets battles to the death in a quirky rom-com of heroic proportions.” —Jaimie Engle, award-winning author

"An imaginative, unique twist on the superhero genre that will leave readers of all ages reading deep into the night. Hope Bolinger and Alyssa Roat have flipped the genre on its head." —J. Johnson, author of Iggy and Oz - The Plastic Dinos of Doom

“That was a delightful read. I laughed aloud so many times! Punchy, witty, fast paced, and unputdownable—one of the best books I’ve read this year. Nicely done." —Michele Israel Harper, award-winning editor and author of Kill the Beast

This two-book bundle includes:

DEAR HERO

There’s an app for everything, even meeting a new nemesis.

Up-and-coming teen superhero Cortex is on top of the world—at least, until his villain dumps him. If he’s going to save his reputation, he needs a new villain to fight, and fast. Meanwhile, the villainous Vortex has once again gotten a little overeager and taken out a hero prematurely. Will any young hero be able to keep up with her? Maybe she should work on finding a steady relationship with an enemy she won’t kill in the first round.

Enter Meta-Match, a nemesis pairing site for heroes and villains. The two match right away, and after throwing punches at each other behind coffee shops, practicing their fight choreography, and hiring henchmen to do their bidding (mostly just getting them coffee), they realize they have a lot more in common than names that annoyingly rhyme. After all, they're still rising through the ranks in their respective circles, and their reputations need good press.

But not everything in the superhero world is as it seems. Can a hero really trust a villain to do the right thing? And can a villain trust a hero not to screw them over? As darkness from the past threatens them both, they may need each other for the fight to come—one with much higher stakes than their choreographed meet-ups on weekends.

DEAR HENCHMAN

Kevin and Himari didn't plan to be heroes.

Henchmen and sidekicks aren't supposed to fall in love. Or save the world. They're supposed to brew coffee, take pics of their hero or villain for social media, and stay in the background.

That was the plan for sidekick slash frat boy Kevin and henchwoman slash tech genius Himari, until a taxidermy-collecting villain robs Kevin's hero of his powers and leaves Himari's villain wounded. Now it's up to the sidekicks and henchmen to save the world.

Without powers, they'll go up against the Shadow Assassins (a deadly organization that can't work a PowerPoint to save their lives), road trips slash kidnappings, and weird initiation rituals that may or may not involve singing campfire songs. Himari and Kevin will battle the odds, their insecurities, and a strangely polite Midwestern villain as they discover if they have what it takes to profess their love through Mexican food metaphors—and save the world from a nuclear disaster.

These darkly humorous chat fiction novels told entirely through texts, transcriptions, and direct messages go behind the scenes of the superworld.

Carl Nordgren shares powerful insights from his twenty-five years of experience helping thousands of people—entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, and leaders—tap into their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. ​

Packed with rationally optimistic ideas, the book offers practical strategies for preparing for an uncertain future, fostering sustainable abundance, and creating a grassroots renaissance based in the shared foundation that unites us all, regardless of political, social, or economic differences. ​

With a heartfelt message of love and hope on every page, Common Ground for US is a must-read for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their community and beyond. ​ Perfect for leaders, dreamers, and changemakers, this book will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to thrive.

The last place Tarvis wanted to be was Alpha Correctional Center, and he's not the only inmate to feel that way. As he meets the other boys on Alpha Block—Jesse, Rick, and Julius—he's able to offer the final piece of their developing plan to break out. After all, he wants to spend the next three years doing anything other than sitting in a prison cell, even if their English teacher does seem to care for them more than anyone else in charge.

Caroline McBride strives to create a sanctuary in her classroom—a place where literature can spark change and foster healing, but she has been locked in a battle of wills with the deputy staff over treatment of the young prisoners, book availability, and education policy. Amidst the tension of the prison and her growing romance with the Treatment Team Counselor William Bonner, she catches wind of the escape plot. She finds herself at a crossroads. Will she uphold her commitment to these boys, or will the looming threat of violence and betrayal shatter the fragile trust she has built?

The Boys of Alpha Block is a poignant exploration of second chances and the transformative power of education in the face of adversity. Perfect for readers interested in criminal justice, social work, and psychological portraits of marginalized youth, this book is a powerful reminder that even in the most unforgiving environments, hope and resilience can prevail.

Del autor bestseller de Rain of Gold llega una obra profundamente íntima y alentadora.

En estas memorias conmovedoras, Víctor Villaseñor nos lleva de la mano a su infancia en el barrio de Carlsbad, California, donde fue criado bajo el amor y la sabiduría ancestral de su abuelita indígena Yaqui, Doña Guadalupe.

A través de sus ojos de niño, descubrimos un mundo donde el universo habla, donde las estrellas guardan mensajes, y donde el amor, la naturaleza y el espíritu humano están profundamente entrelazados. Su abuelita le enseña a escuchar con el corazón, a encontrar fortaleza en la adversidad y a reconocer que cada ser humano lleva dentro chispitas de las estrellas.

Estas historias reales, acompañadas por más de 100 hermosas ilustraciones a color de Jack Wiens, no solo preservan la sabiduría indígena ancestral, sino que también ofrecen una poderosa reflexión sobre identidad, familia, amor y el poder de creer en uno mismo.

Juntando Chispitas de las Estrellas es una obra inolvidable sobre el origen de nuestra alma, la fuerza del amor de familia y el despertar de la magia del genio de uno mismo.

Perfecto para lectores que buscan:

• Memorias inspiradoras
• Historia y cultura indígena
• Historias familiares latinas
• Crecimiento personal y espiritual
• Obras similares a las de Paulo Coelho e Isabel Allende

Una obra que tocará el corazón de lectores de todas las edades.

From the bestselling author of Rain of Gold comes a deeply moving true story of childhood, family, and Indigenous wisdom.

In this intimate memoir, Victor Villaseñor transports readers into his early childhood growing up in the barrio of Carlsbad, California, under the loving guidance of his Yaqui Native American grandmother, Doña Guadalupe.

Through the eyes of a child, Victor discovers a world alive with meaning—where the stars carry messages, where nature speaks, and where the human spirit is deeply connected to the universe.

Guided by his grandmother’s ancestral wisdom, he learns resilience, love, and the profound truth that every human being carries sparks of the stars within them.

Featuring over 100 stunning color illustrations by Jack Wiens, this unforgettable memoir preserves Indigenous wisdom while offering a powerful message of hope, identity, and personal connection with nature and the universe.

Perfect for readers of memoir, spiritual nonfiction, and fans of Victor Villaseñor’s beloved classic, Rain of Gold.