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Turned Out Series Book 1 on Sale Today

Part of: The Turned Out Series (2 Books)

Turned Out (The Turned Out Series) by Lisa Marie Thomas

turned out seriesAn Original Memoir:

The True Story of Lisa Marie Thomas, a bright, 21-year-old African-American girl.
After leading a life filled with tragedy, she searches for something & someone to value her.
Once a sweet and confident person; the only thing she now knows, is survival.
Based in Atlanta, Ga, the novel Turned Out portrays the darkness underneath a beautiful city
It would take one young woman’s courage to figure out how to escape the grip of a human trafficking ring.

It would take much more determination and faith to keep a strong mind, for the child that she was given to protect.

About the author of Turned Out, Lisa marie Thomas:

turned out series authorLisa Marie Thomas

I am 26 years old
I am an author, wife, mother, business owner, graphic designer and musicianLocated in South Georgia

I am married to my husband Kokaine Flo The Great whom is a producer, musician and author as well, out of Atlanta, Ga

We have a blended family of 6 children. I was blessed with a 8 year old daughter and 6 year old.
My husband has a beautiful set of twin daughters who just turned 5, a 10 year old daughter and a 5 year old son.

I am the author of the debut novel, Turned Out. It is a personal memoir of my life and my testimony of survival.
My follow-up novel, When GOD Let Me Speak is now available for Pre-Order and will hit the shelves next year, on my birthday.
September 17th, 2021.

My husband’s novel, Born in Betrayal, will be available for Pre-Order as well, within the next few days and available to buy on August 22nd, 2021.

Nikki Vale Offers Historical African Fiction

Download Where Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale while it’s on sale.

Where Flowers Bloom: A Romantic, Modern to Historical, Mystery by Nikki Vale

Nikki Vale book dealSometimes the only thing in the way of your happily-ever-after is you.

Romance writer Kendyll has been trying to accomplish the impossible her entire life—a fairytale ending. But that has proven easier in her tales of fiction than in her real life.

Hoping to refresh a relationship grown stale with her long-term fiancé Vance, Kendyll agrees to move to a small town in North Carolina. While house hunting, the unexpected happens. Kendyll walks onto a decaying estate, and it speaks to her, whispering of a past riddled with secrets waiting to be exposed.

A contractor, Wes, is hired to breathe life back into the old mansion and inadvertently brings back Kendyll’s smile. Wes strives to keep his distance, but the pull of attraction toward her is more powerful than his will.

Torn between the haunted past and the complicated present, new love and familiar loyalty, black and white, who will Kendyll ultimately choose to live out her happily-ever-after with?

Nikki Vale blends an unflinching narrative about slavery and race with the tenderness of love in this must-read steamy romance, Where Flowers Bloom. The personality friction in Kendyll and Vance’s relationship is convincing, as are their efforts to try to overcome their differences. This makes for an interesting juxtaposition against the immediate connection she feels with Wes and the lighter experiences they share. Vale subtly explores the stigma often associated with having a darker skin tone through Kendyll’s insecurities about her complexion and her tyrannical mother’s strictly enforced opinions regarding interracial dating while Kendyll’s dreams detail the plight of slaves with heart-breaking honesty. Where Flowers Bloom is as much a story about reconciling the past and finding oneself as it is a steamy romance where the heroine must make an impossible choice between two men. – Caitlin Lyle Farley for Readers’ Favorite

About the author, Nikki Vale:

For Nikki Vale, a childhood love for reading developed into a passion for writing. Romance has always been a favorite of Nikki’s but her reading choices are eclectic and she finds her writing reflects her tastes. No matter the genre, Nikki still finds a way to sneak some love and passion into her stories – she can’t seem to help it 🙂 So, if you love drama, suspense and/or the paranormal with some angst and a few steamy love scenes, pick up one of Nikki Vale’s books and enjoy the journey!

Thanks for stopping by. And, as always, have a beautiful day.

S Alessandro Martinez Offers Horror Book Deal

Helminth by S Alessandro Martinez

Helminth by S Alessandro MartinezAs her best friend, Abby, struggles to cope with the sudden loss of her husband, Rei and her closest girlfriends take her to a beautiful lakeside house nestled in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, hoping that a weekend of support from long-time friends will help Abby along her road of emotional recovery.

But as the young women get settled, Rei begins to notice there’s something wrong with the place. Could this peaceful, idyllic location be hiding an ancient evil below the waters of the lake? Or are the problems wholly within Abby herself, who seems to be losing her grip on reality? When unexplainable, nightmarish things occur, Rei realizes this weekend getaway may turn into their last outing.

About the author, S Alessandro Martinez:

S. Alessandro Martinez S Alessandro Martinez is a native Southern Californian who writes horror and fantasy for adults and children. His writings have appeared in several magazines and anthologies. He was first published in Deadman’s Tome with the story ‘The Corruption in the Deep.’ He enjoys writing about all sorts of horror, especially about unspeakable creatures, body-horror, and supernatural terror. He also enjoys writing fantasy. He has a fantastical world of his own creation filled with stories of mystical and terrible creatures, fantastic cultures and races, and powerful magic. Helminth is his debut novel. You’re always welcome to contact S Alessandro Martinez at salessandromartinez@gmail.com with any comments or questions.

The final search for the Holy Grail

The Heretics’ Revenge: The final search for the Holy Grail by Martin Barrett

The final search for the Holy GrailCondemned as heretics by the Catholic Church, the 13th-century Cathars are persecuted, tortured, and finally burned alive at Montségur. But according to legend they hide their riches and relic beyond the castle walls on the eve of their demise.

In the 1930s, Otto Rahn dedicates his life to recovering the long forgotten relic, and coerced by Himmler joins the SS to find the ‘Holy Grail’ for the Nazis. Exposed as both Jewish and homosexual, Rahn commits suicide. But not before he entrusts his notes to his niece. Notes that have never been found.

Seeking a challenge after retiring early, businessman Steve Jackson embarks on a modern-day search for the fabled Cathar cache. With French girlfriend, Manon Lubin, they locate Rahn’s abandoned clues in the Black Forest. The notes become a key to locating a religious discovery even greater than the Dead Sea Scrolls, and unleash a 750-year old time-capsule of revenge that threatens to shake the Church of Rome to its foundations.

The massacre of the Cathars and the true story of Otto Rahn are interweaved and then continued with the fictional search for the treasure and relic. Rich in historical detail, this fascinating and absorbing story, set in France and London, climaxes with a thought-provoking and controversial conclusion that brings The Heretics’ Revenge.

FODMAP Diet Guide on Sale Today

The Low FODMAP Diet Guide for Beginners: The Blueprint for Improving Your IBS & Digestive Disorder & Building Your Own Personalized Meal Plan & Recipes for a Healthy Gut by Grant Barlow

FODMAP Diet GuideWho Says You Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It Too: Discover The Ultimate Low-FODMAP Diet Guide.

What to eat when you can’t eat anything?

This question plagues everyone suffering from digestive issues, especially chronic ones such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The low-FODMAP diet has been proven to be incredibly successful in healing distressed digestion and managing symptoms such as bloating, gas, and constipation. But its true power lies in its ability to heal IBS, one of the most widespread gastrointestinal disorders.

Research conducted by Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology found that 86% of tested subjects with IBS saw improvements in their symptoms while on a low FODMAP diet.

Another study reported that people also felt relief from abdominal pain, bloating, stool consistency, and flatulence. There’s no doubt that the low-FODMAP diet can work wonders.

But people still hate it.

Part of the reason lies in the diet’s semi-extreme restrictiveness: A LOT of foods are strictly forbidden when following this regime. Most people somehow get over the fact that they have to give up so many of their favorite foods but get stuck on the next challenge.

We’re talking of course about preparing and cooking meals with such a limited amount of ingredients.

Creating new recipes is very time-consuming, and you can’t just copy “normal” recipes and replace the high-FODMAPs in them with their healthier versions.

This has caused many to give up on this diet, even though it has the potential to cure all their digestive issues. Fortunately, you don’t have to be one of them. You can now have your cake and eat it too.

In The Low FODMAP Diet Guide for Beginners, you will discover:

  • The intricate relationship between food and your gut – discover WHY you have digestive problems, and HOW to get rid of them for good
  • A comprehensive guide through various digestive disorders, to help you determine how strict you should be with your diet
  • The most detailed low-FODMAP diet guide ever, including a definite list of low and high FODMAPs, the effect they have on your body, and the benefits you’ll reap once you endorse this diet
  • An instruction manual for starting and staying on the low-FODMAP diet: discover how to survive the elimination phase, and how to substitute high-FODMAPs with their diet-friendly versions
  • Proven strategies for cooking and baking while on this diet, including a guide through low-FODMAP flours, spices, and sauces
  • A mini-cookbook containing breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes to help you get started
  • Examples of recipes for diet-friendly snacks and desserts: discover how you can give in to your cravings and stay healthy at the same time

And much more.

Even though this diet is most often advertised as a diet for those suffering from chronic digestive conditions, it’s incredibly helpful for those who struggle with mild symptoms as well.

It’s just a matter of customizing the diet to fit your needs.