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Defining the Clean Fiction rating system. What Level of Clean is your book? Introduction Why Levels of Clean? Let us start with a little bit of general information before we jump into the rating system. When I decided to call this magazine “Clean Fiction” I knew that I was opening a proverbial “can of worms”, but I wanted the title to be clear and easy to understand. What is the problem with calling it “Clean Fiction”? Everyone has their own definition of “clean” and that definition may or may not match up with mine or my reviewers. To alleviate this problem, I have created a quirky rating system that should keep you informed while giving you a giggle. This rating system paired with descriptive, yet spoiler free reviews, should give you all the information that you need to decide if a book is for you or a bit too much. - ALM You will find a more concise version of the information in this part of the listing. N NOTHING to worry about. Read this to your infant with a clean conscience. This is not meant to be taken literally. The N rating is the cleanest of the clean. These books could be read by teens or the ultra-clean book lover in your life. The books in this category CAN still include magic and romantic themes. Be sure to check the full review if you are sensitive to these things. All the following categories could include magic, romantic themes, violence, strong language, and non-Christian religions, but all of these will be specified in the reviews. Could be read by teens, may include magic and romantic themes, Does not include violence, strong language, and non-Christian religions. A Showing some ANKLE. A perfect book for the puritan in your life. The A rating is for books that are mild on the romance, mild on the violence, and most likely to exhibit positive worldviews. This is an “easy reader” book category that can include an adventure that is not too suspenseful. There may be warnings about specific scenes in these books due to the “3 strikes” rule we have for reviews, but these will be noted in the reviews themselves. If you are wondering about the “3 strikes” rule, read on. If not, feel free to jump to the next rating. The “3 strikes” rule of reviews in “Clean Fiction” magazine means that a book can contain up to 3 scenes/occurrences that may not fit into their rating category before jumping to the next category. If the scenes/occurrences are bad enough, a book can be disqualified from being reviewed. Anything of this nature will be noted in the review. May include mild romance and violence, Can include adventure, but without much suspense, an easy reader. P Clutch your PEARLS. Grandma may raise an eyebrow, but keep on reading. As the name implies, the P rating is where the action begins. This is the sweet spot between ALL the action and NO action at all. When I say action I mean: fight sequences, suspense, tense moments where lives are on the line...you get the picture. Books with this rating can include magic, romantic themes, and some violence. The violence in these books is usually short lived or not explicitly explained. I don’t know about your grandma, but mine is always up for some adventure. So if you are looking for books that take you on a journey, you are more likely to find them in this category. That is not to say that the following categories do not have adventure, but this rating is where the suspense begins. May include more action, magic, romance, and "short-lived" violence, Can employ more suspense. G Will make you GASP. Both eyebrows will be involved in reading this book. The Clean Fiction G rating is nothing like a movie G rating. The G in this rating stands for “GASP”, not general audiences. This rating is where the rubber meets the road. Action. Adventure. Intrigue. Suspense. Many of the books in this magazine fall under this category due to fight sequences, more descriptive romantic plots, mild language, or mature themes. By mature themes I mean subjects like: abuse, marital relationships, and unwanted physical attention. If your eyebrows are headed to your hairline, let me pause your moment of panic. The above mentioned “mature themes” appear in these books with a light touch. This is your ACTION, then glance away type books. MOMENT, then fade to black. That is why it is labeled “GASP”. This does not mean for general audiences, includes action, adventure, intrigue, and suspense. More violence is allowed as well as mild language and mature themes. B This is the Full BLUSH, People! If you are prone to fainting, you will need a fan! Here it is. The highest rating that will be included in Clean Fiction. This is as close to the edge that we will go before a book is tossed over the line of “no review”. These books include: magic, marital relationships, abuse, unwanted physical attention, mild language, more graphic fight sequences, and non-Christian religions. Though these things can appear in other categories in a “one and done” situation, this category will have more of the above without going over the DB (DOUBLE BLINK) line. The romance will be spicy, but within the bounds of marriage. The fight sequences will be more graphic, but not so graphic that it will make you queasy. The mature themes will be more explicit without being too explicit. These books are for adults. This is the highest rating included in the magazine, may include magic, marital relationships, abuse, unwanted physical attention, mild language, more graphic fight sequences, and non-Christian religions. DB You must DOUBLE BLINK to clear your eyes from being contaminated. Lastly, we have the DB rating. This category only appears here for the purposes of explaining what type of books/content you will NOT find in Clean Fiction. Banned content includes: descriptive sex scenes, violent gore, glorification of evil or evil practices, same gender partners, siblings that are a bit too friendly, random naked people flaunting their assets, all mentions of the pink fairy armadillo, any focus on errant eyebrow or ear hairs, the ‘tis bottle joke, jars of toe nail clippings, and the Bavarian Beer Festival. If the removal of these things is not enough to ease your mind, also know that we pray over and scrutinize what we share. We do our best to represent the full color of the Clean Fiction Community’s imagination while also upholding our personal beliefs. We sincerely hope that you can enjoy this safe space and allow these works of fiction to truly shine. What our magazine will not include: descriptive sex scenes, violent gore, glorification of evil, same-gender partners, incest, naked people, and defamation of our Savior.

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Lyrics for Looking Back to See Ahead Music by Frank Hutchison. SVProductions SVCreations The original artwork for this album can be found below. Hold Me Up That Is What The Bible Tells Me Now I Can See Giving Thanks Forever And Always The Same Perhaps/They That Wait Didymus Goodnight Helvetica Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site. That Is What The Bible Tells Me Job did love his God… That is what the Bible tells me. Satan beat him now… That is what the Bible tells me. Did not turn from God… That is what the Bible tells me. I will believe in God’s word. Sampson’s name was feared… That is what the Bible tells me. Let his secret out… That is what the Bible tells me. Called upon the Lord… That is what the Bible tells me. I will believe in God’s word. God gave us an instruction book. Pick it up and give it a look. Though heaven and earth may pass away, His word will remain for always. Samuel heard from God… That is what the Bible tells me. Called him in the night… That is what the Bible tells me. Listened to the Lord… That is what the Bible tells me. I will believe in God’s word. Angels came to Lot… That is what the Bible tells me. Moved his family out… That is what the Bible tells me. Saved him from the fire… That is what the Bible tells me. I will believe in God’s word. God gave us an instruction book. Pick it up and give it a look. Though heaven and earth may pass away, His word will remain for always. Jesus came to Earth… That is what the Bible tells me. Showed us how to live… That is what the Bible tells me. Died and rose again… That is what the Bible tells me. I will believe in God’s word. Now I Can See The neighbors saw the beggar man and knew that he was blind. The man they saw had eyes that worked like every other kind. “Is this the same man? He can see! It can’t be him,” they said. “Yes it is me. I am the same.” is what the beggar said. They knew that he was born that way and he was not to blame. Though he was just a beggar man he now was not the same. “Where is this man who healed your eyes?” is what the others said. Our friend stood straight up, looked around and this is what he said. “Now I can see. Now I can see. All that I know is once I was blind but now I can see. Between you and me, this Teacher must be Sent from above to take my heart and from sin be set free.” They took him to some men that kept and studied holy law. They just did not believe that he had eyes that never saw. “A man named Jesus put some mud upon my eyes, and said, ‘Go to the pool and wash your eyes.’” And that is what I did. “Now I can see. Now I can see. All that I know is once I was blind but now I can see. Between you and me, this Teacher must be Sent from above to take my heart and from sin be set free.” The men demanded that he tell, “Who is this Jesus man?” “A prophet is what Jesus is, it seems from where I stand.” A second time they called me back. “Tell us the truth!” they said. “I told you once. Did you not hear?” is what the beggar said. “Now I can see. Now I can see. All that I know is once I was blind but now I can see. Between you and me, this Teacher must be Sent from above to take my heart and from sin be set free.” Didymus Once lived a man who had to have evidence. Once lived a man who believed in what he could see. If there was any doubt, he refused to believe. Didymus said that what’s real can be verified. All that’s real is smelled, felt, heard, tasted, or seen. If any doubt remained, he refused to believe. Didymus would stand his ground if the proper proof wasn’t found. He would come to the conclusion that it just could not be… “Until I see, I’ll not believe.” ‘til I feel and I see, I’ll not believe. Friends tried to tell him that Jesus was now alive. Didymus heard that they’d seen Him with their own eyes. He didn’t see for himself. He refused to believe. Friends told him they’d seen the nail prints in His hands. Didymus heard that they’d seen the wound in His side. He didn’t touch for himself. He refused to believe. Didymus would stand his ground if the proper proof wasn’t found. He would come to the conclusion that it just could not be… “Until I see, I’ll not believe.” ‘til I feel and I see, I’ll not believe. Then with his friends, all closed up inside a room. There all together they saw that Jesus was there. Jesus said, “Peace be with you.” Didymus could believe. Jesus said, “Don’t be unbelieving anymore. Come here and put your hand on my hands and my side.” Didymus said, “My Lord and my God.” He truly believed. Maybe proof can’t be found. Maybe He can’t be seen around. It is faith that makes you know Him. You don’t have to see. Blessed are they who do not see… “Blessed are they who do not see and yet believe.”

Back to Digital Reviews Adult Pirate Fantasy Ships, Secrets, and Survivors (Book 1) Helena George & Sarah Rodecker https://orderofthepenpress.com Availability: Amazon, Author's Website Format: ebook, paperback Clean Fiction Edition: Spring 2022 Reviewer: ALM Reviewer Website: https://amylynnmcconahy.com Blurb: An assassin trainee fleeing his profession. A princess risking her reputation. A talking ship with a mad captain. Ravin should be dead. No one forsakes the assassin profession and lives. Attempting to evade capture and certain death, Ravin hides on a ship as part of the crew. Then his name is announced on Selection Day for the annual Scaera Dumeda, despite him never taking the entry test, declaring to the entire world—and the assassins hunting him for revenge—that he is alive. Princess Adima Radi Kashinda dreams of more than someday ruling Antovan. She desires to make a true difference for her people. When her name is called on Selection Day, she throws away her title, despite the uncertain future ahead. This may be the opportunity she hoped for. When some of the other selectees are murdered, Ravin and Adi are among the suspects. With the help of Ravin’s captain and crew, they sail away to hunt down the killer and clear their names. Can they catch the murderer when he always seems to be at least one step ahead? Review: This intriguing book blurb would not allow me to leave this book alone. I don’t know about you, but the romantics of a sea journey have a pull for me. That and after “The Thief” by Megan Whalen Turner, I have a soft spot for deadly misfit characters. This book gives me the same sort of feeling as “The Thief”, though I must say it is a great deal cleaner. ACTION: There is plenty of action in this dual-author book. Honestly, there is barely a breather between important battles/harrowing experiences. The authors achieved an action packed book that has little to no description of blood and death, though both are happening to and around the characters. They chose to focus more on moving the story along and character development than destruction. ADVENTURE: As a true seafaring book, there is a great deal of geographically diverse exploration. Though the authors did not choose to go into in depth detail on the locales and cultures visited, you are given enough to feel the adventure and wonder of an unexpected journey. For those who are sensitive, there is an element of magic in this book. I found the use unique and very engaging, but if you have an aversion you have been warned. ROMANCE: This story has the barest hint of romance. There are also vague mentions of unsavory things happening. As to the pirates in this book, you are left to imagine all the terrible things they can do yourself. RELIGION: There really is no mention of religion of any kind in this book. Having read the author bios, I know that the women who wrote it are Christians. That is probably why this book is so clean. I would say that there are underlying Christian messages to be found as well. Unfortunately on that note I must stop, I would say more, but I don’t want to give spoilers. FINAL THOUGHTS: This is the least violent/graphic pirate/seafaring book I have ever read. That is to its credit. Removing the unpleasantness of both foul language and unsavory realities, I was able to enjoy the more nuanced parts of the story. I especially enjoyed the removal of foul language. It was overt and rather hilarious. I also really enjoyed getting to know the wide array of characters, and each of their colorful personalities made the story even better. In a way, it was like watching a very well done play, unfolding one scene at a time. This is a refreshing take on the genre, and did I mention that this is just Book 1? There are already three more books in this series to enjoy! I can’t wait to get reading! P - May include more action, magic, romance, and "short-lived" violence, Can employ more suspense. Did you enjoy this review? Purchase Your Copy of the Spring Edition 2022! Patreon Purchase Amazon Purchase Previous Next Clean Fiction Magazine is a Christian Publication. Our magazine will not include fiction with: descriptive sex scenes, violent gore, glorification of evil, same-gender partners, incest, naked people, and defamation of our Savior.

Back to Digital Reviews Adult Christian Military Romance The Captive (Book 1) Julie Coulter Bellon http://www.juliecoulterbellon.com/ Availability: Amazon Format: ebook, paperback, audiobook Clean Fiction Edition: Spring 2022 Reviewer: KB Reviewer Website: https://kellyfbarr.com Blurb: An American diplomat is kidnapped. A former Navy SEAL and the daughter of a notorious Algerian negotiator are sent in to rescue him. But when secrets are revealed, everyone’s life is on the line. Former Navy SEAL Jake Williams is the newly appointed head of a task force assigned to rescue a kidnapped American diplomat. Their only hope is Mya Amari, the daughter of a notorious Algerian hostage negotiator, but she is full of secrets and complications---something Jake takes as a personal challenge. As they grow closer, the threat to the mission escalates and time runs out for the hostages. Can Jake unravel the web of deception to save them all without getting caught in the crossfire? Mya Amari has been in hiding nearly her entire life to escape her father’ s enemies. But when her sister is kidnapped along with an American diplomat, she’ll do anything to bring her home---including walking into the enemy’s lair. She doesn’t trust anyone, especially the too-handsome-for-his-own-good Commander Williams, but when all her careful plans explode out of control, he’s the only one she can turn to with the truth about her family. Is it too little, too late? Review: The Captive by Julie Coulter Bellon is the first book in her Griffin Force series. It is the first book I have read by Ms. Bellon, but it won’t be the last. The Captive is the story of a hostage situation – the hostages are an American diplomat and the daughter of a notorious Algerian hostage negotiator. Former Navy SEAL Jake Williams heads a task force to rescue the hostages. Joining the task force is another daughter of the Algerian hostage negotiator, Mya Amari, who will do anything to bring her sister home. Amid rescue plans that don’t go as intended and flying bullets, romance starts to bloom between Jake and Mya, but they must focus on the mission. ACTION: Action is a big part of this story, and it does include some intense moments. It is a story about a type of war between people of different countries and includes a hostage situation, so some intensity should be expected. But, don’t worry, the violence is kept to short scenes and is not graphic and there is no profane language. ADVENTURE: The adventure begins within the first three chapters as the task force prepares to leave the United States to travel to Algeria. The adventure continues when Mya makes contact with her father’s people and she, Jake, and another task force member travel to another place in Algeria to meet with Mya’s father. Later, they must travel to a cave in the mountains, and then to another location as well, but all of this is in Algeria. ROMANCE: The romance is electric, but is kept to short scenes and is clean. After all, Jake and Mya are on a rescue mission. No time to delve deeply into romance. Their main focus remains on getting the hostages out. RELIGION: There is a hint of Christianity in Jake’s life, but it is not deeply explored and is not a main focus in the story. FINAL THOUGHTS: As a reader who enjoys a tense suspense novel from time to time, I must say I turned the last page of The Captive, wanting to immediately pick up the next book in the Griffin Force series to keep reading, even though this book has a satisfying ending. I highly recommend The Captive by Julie Coulter Bellon to anyone who enjoys a story based on a situation that could happen in today’s world and is filled with tension, suspense, danger, and excitement, with a bit of romance. P - May include more action, magic, romance, and "short-lived" violence, Can employ more suspense. Did you enjoy this review? Purchase Your Copy of the Spring Edition 2022! Patreon Purchase Amazon Purchase Previous Next Clean Fiction Magazine is a Christian Publication. Our magazine will not include fiction with: descriptive sex scenes, violent gore, glorification of evil, same-gender partners, incest, naked people, and defamation of our Savior.

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Back to Digital Reviews Adult Christian Fantasy The Rhise of Hope (Book 2) Max B. Sternberg https://facebook.com/maxbsternberg/ Availability: Amazon Format: ebook, paperback, hardcover Clean Fiction Edition: Spring 2022 Reviewer: ALM Reviewer Website: https://amylynnmcconahy.com Blurb: A new Judge has been chosen, now a new path must be taken… Leon Rhise has been chosen. He is the latest Judge to walk amongst civilization. Saving villages, slaying undead, and bringing the light of a forgotten God back to the world was proving to be no easy feat. Recently, it had become even more difficult after being branded a criminal. Hidden behind a heroic identity, he attempts to atone for his past deeds– including ones that left the Kingdom without its prince. After uncovering and witnessing a long forgotten truth, Leon and his friends rush to aid Princess Schalae who had once been betrothed to Leon’s commanding officer, Prince Gelan. A massive army of undead is bearing down on her home, and they must help her decide whether her people should stand and fight against impossible odds, or run and save what they can. Pasts and paths converge, and the fate of the last kingdom will be decided. But what form will that fate take when it seems as if all hope is already lost? Review: You saw the debut novel of this writer in the Winter Edition 2021 where I was pleasantly surprised by his wit and thoroughly enjoyed the world he created. Book two of this series does not disappoint. In fact, it raised the bar. ACTION: The action in this installment was taken up a notch. Sternberg has hit his stride. Using precise pacing and concise description, he lends a cinematic quality to the fight scenes that had me watching the battles unfold like a movie in my head. Though he often takes moments to add humor to break the tension, it does not take away from the dire feeling of the battles Leon and his compatriots face. This book is a bit more gruesome than the previous, but it was tempered by the author’s unique way of dispatching zombies, by turning them to salt. ADVENTURE: This book has even more of the air-nautical explorative feel that gives Sternberg’s writing a unique feel. Though travel is somewhat forced, it doesn’t feel that way. The main character Leon takes a moment to enjoy each new locale with beautiful descriptions that lend a realism to this fantasy realm of magic and creatures of myth. Through the story, you will meet even more of the peoples that populate this special world. All are rich with defined cultural differences and are appreciated in their own way. ROMANCE: No longer relegated to a sub-sub-plot, there is more relationship to be found in this installment. If you are worried, you shouldn’t be. Any romance that appears does not go past adorable. I would still label the progression a sub-plot because it is by no means the feature of the story. More of a, “by the way…”, situation. RELIGION: The spiritual lessons in this book are “chef’s kiss”. Still in the forefront of the story, Sternberg continues to put God in the spotlight. Though the divine help/lessons are overt, the pacing makes each mention/happening feel completely natural. This cannot be said about many books that attempt to do this. Sternberg seems to achieve this with ease. FINAL THOUGHTS: Sternberg has outdone himself with this book. The first book in the series was enjoyable, well written, and unexpected. This book was so much more. The development of the characters and the world were beautiful to behold. His pacing and wit moved the story along in a page turning fashion that I loved. Sternberg is fast becoming one of my favorite authors and I highly recommend you enjoy this magical God-honoring story. G - This does not mean for general audiences, includes action, adventure, intrigue, and suspense. More violence is allowed, as well as mild language and mature themes. Did you enjoy this review? Purchase Your Copy of the Spring Edition 2022! Patreon Purchase Amazon Purchase Previous Next Clean Fiction Magazine is a Christian Publication. Our magazine will not include fiction with: descriptive sex scenes, violent gore, glorification of evil, same-gender partners, incest, naked people, and defamation of our Savior.

Filter by Rating Select Rating Filter by Reviewer Select Reviewer Search The Captive (Book 1) Phone 123-456-7890 Email info@mysite.com Connect Clean Fiction Digital Reviews Christian Military Romance An American diplomat is kidnapped. A former Navy SEAL and the daughter of a notorious Algerian negotiator are sent in to rescue him. But when secrets are revealed, everyone’s life is on the line. Former Navy SEAL Jake Williams is the newly appointed head of a task force assigned to rescue a kidnapped American diplomat. Their only hope is Mya Amari, the daughter of a notorious Algerian hostage negotiator, but she is full of secrets and complications---something Jake takes as a personal challenge. As they grow closer, the threat to the mission escalates and time runs out for the hostages. Can Jake unravel the web of deception to save them all without getting caught in the crossfire? Mya Amari has been in hiding nearly her entire life to escape her father’ s enemies. But when her sister is kidnapped along with an American diplomat, she’ll do anything to bring her home---including walking into the enemy’s lair. She doesn’t trust anyone, especially the too-handsome-for-his-own-good Commander Williams, but when all her careful plans explode out of control, he’s the only one she can turn to with the truth about her family. Is it too little, too late? Adult Read More Christian Christmas Romance Shocked by the news of her recurring lymphoma, instead of looking forward to Christmas, Kayla Montgomery sees a difficult road ahead. It has to be a secret; she couldn’t bear the idea of her colleagues treating her differently because of it. All she wants is to do her job at the local library, and otherwise live her life in peace. Now she’s faced with a dilemma. The only place Ben Beaulieu ever sees Kayla outside of the library is at church. When presented with opportunity to spend more time with her, he can’t pass it up—even as it leads him to unexpected circumstances. Rather than lose herself to her worries, Kayla launches a fundraising campaign to help child-focused charities and cancer research. Ben, her best work friend and secret crush, fully supports her campaign. Trusting him with her newfound passion is easier than trusting him with her burdens and with her heart. Her faith may be strong, but what will it take to find her courage? Adult Read More Contemporary Romance Ellie and June have been neighbors and best friends forever. Together, they’ve weathered it all—marriages, babies, strange wardrobe choices, terrible haircuts, small-town gossip—only to have their friendship come out stronger on the other side. But now, they’re up against a hurdle unlike any they’ve faced so far. Unmarried grandchildren. Tragically—and inexplicably—James, Ellie’s absolute treasure of a grandson, is single. And so is Sarah, June’s unmatched delight of a granddaughter. But these Grannies aren’t worried. They have an ace up their sleeves. The Granny Pact. Yes, these doting grandmas have vowed to engineer the romantic happiness of their grandchildren—by any means necessary. Unfortunately, James and Sarah are not that easy to convince. And, unbeknownst to the grannies, their two grandkids share a past that will make their job much, much harder—and might even test the limits of their fifty-year friendship. Adult Read More Christian Romance Despite a terminal illness, Ida is determined to live life to its fullest for however long she has left. What she doesn’t anticipate is falling in love. Or suddenly finding herself having an odd-looking angel named Craig and his mentor, the Angel Jack, looking out for her. Or rescuing a mysterious stranger who turns out to be a very unusual old lady who not only believes in having fun but also believes in miracles. Can there be a miracle for Ida? Adult Read More Christian Romance Kiera is looking forward to her eighteenth birthday. The official end of school, a party with her best friend, and chocolate cake. A sudden military draft, no possible exemptions, had never crossed her mind. Kiera is terrified! Getting drafted would mean leaving her family, her little friend Jade—life as she knows it. A surprising offer from Brennan Stewart just might be the answer to her prayers, but an even worse trial leaves her with one question…If God truly loves her, why did this tragedy happen? Adult Read More Science Fiction Fairy Tale Novella Seven stasis bio-pods hold Astrid’s entire family. She needs nanites to save them. An insane amount. THE BEAUTY: When a mysterious man offers Astrid the credits she needs to save her family in exchange for marriage in name only, she has little choice but to agree. And when she arrives at the remote moon near Jovian on which he lives, he will not even let her see his face. All she knows about him is his name, who he was, and that he is dying, unable to be saved by a nanite influx. But why not? What happened to Vasily? Her new husband is a puzzle she is unable to truly solve. THE CYBORG: The one called Vasily knows the horror of what he is, and what has been done to him, is not for the faint of heart or weak of will. The bond between his soul and his mostly cyborg body will soon fail. With his new wife by his side he has made peace with death, for he is no longer alone. Then a shocking revelation reveals that he may be saved from his cursed life. But only if Astrid is brave enough to look into the face of who he once was Adult Read More Superhero What if superhumans weren’t considered heroes? When Scarlett Marley is attacked by an illegal super with fire powers, she doesn’t get burned, but now she has a fire-like glow flickering in her eyes. With superpowers criminalized, she has no choice but to turn herself over to the Superhuman Containment Facility, or risk hurting everyone she loves. Her normal life seems lost forever, until she is selected to be one of the first to receive the experimental cure to destroy her powers. In exchange, she must first complete one mission: Infiltrate and capture one of the largest gangs of supers in the remains of once-great Rapid City. With the cure and all her future at stake, Scarlett is prepared to do whatever it takes to bring these criminals to justice so she can return to her family. But this gang and their leader, Rez, aren’t what everyone says, and Scarlett begins to question everything she was ever told about the SCF and the fire flowing in her veins. The cure is her only hope for returning her life to what it was before, but is that life worth returning to after all? Adult Read More Science Fiction Fairy Tale A retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but in space. The human race is at war with the Rox, a ferocious race of horned, demonic humanoids from space, and humanity is losing. When the humans and Rox agree to a hostage exchange, Lieutenant Zayn is asked to volunteer because of her social standing. She will be housed with a prince of the Rox, and their good behavior will ensure that peace talks will go forward between their races. Zayn is terrified of sharing living space with one of the demons, but she agrees in order to bring about an end to the war. Alnair l’Nath is a prince and commander in the Rox fleet. He is nervous about being shut in with a human princess who might knife him in the back, but he wants the war to end, too. He and Zayn despise each other on sight, even though Alnair finds her oddly attractive. Zayn and Alnair gradually make peace as they discover that humans and Rox are not so different. But when a rogue agent of the Rox kidnaps Zayn and Alnair in order to end the peace talks and escalate the war, it will fall to a human and a Rox, and the growing love between them, Adult Read More Contemporary Superhero She’ll change this supervillain's image—if they can both stay alive. Cassie Robinson, junior representative of Power-Up Publicity, is just trying to keep her head down and her career moving. Not easy when she’s required to work with supervillains for the first year of her contract...or else. But when a new villain client, Mick, announces he’s switching sides, maybe things are looking up. Even if she has to leave her job a bit earlier than the contract and trust a thieving speedster. Then the heroes find Mick—including the relentless Snailman. And her bosses seem absurdly focused on getting Cassie back Caught between the hovering heroes and her menacing company, Cassie must team up with the villain who literally swept her off her feet and whisked her away to his secret lair. Speaking of which, that lair could use some redecorating… Adult Read More Christian Futuristic Short Story A sinister threat. A shocking betrayal. A single rose. Jan has poured her grief over her brother’s death into finishing his work—crippling the terrible system they’d unknowingly helped to build. But when a strange gift beckons her to seek out Kevin’s betrayer, will she find the answers she needs? Or will hate and anger shatter everything she holds dear? Semi-finalist Indie E-Con 2018 Writing Contest, with extended and deleted scenes Adult Read More Contemporary Superhero Once a villain, always a villain? Optimistic and idealistic superhero Prism is determined to redeem her father’s legacy by rebooting his supervillain rehabilitation program. To do so, she sets her sights on Fade, the relapsed supervillain who was the reason the government canceled the original program in the first place. However, when she petitions for Fade to be released into her custody, she finds out things might not be as simple as she thought. Convicted of an unforgivable crime, Fade received a choice: surrender to trial and possible execution or endure a memory erasure so he could start fresh. Now with no recollection of his time before incarceration, Fade doubts he has the ability to be anything but the villain the public believes him to be. A series of attacks by a mysterious power-swapping villain points back to Fade’s past and the crime that cost him his freedom and memory. With her father’s legacy and her own reputation on the line, even Prism has to wonder: can a villain truly be reformed? Adult Read More Christian Science Fiction Humanity has spread and colonized regions of the galaxies. As their reach expanded, countries, colonies, and planets joined to form the Federated Nations, providing a centralized government among the stars. Along with the Science Conglomerate—who explores and researches the unknown regions—and the Judicial Clerical Court—purveyors of truth, history, and justice—humanity discovers new beings, wondrous worlds, old temptations, and strength in horrendous trials. Adult Read More Christian Space Opera The end of Earth was their beginning. Kaity Anderson was a new bride on her wedding day. Samantha Harris was an engineer who had given up all to follow God. Kaity’s reception is ruined when an alien gunship incinerates the surface of Earth. Rescued from the apocalypse by a strange prophetess, Kaity, her husband, and five others are drawn across the galaxy. While the prophetess promises God has a plan, Kaity grows increasingly desperate as their chances of survival—and water supply—dwindle. Samantha didn’t ask to be God’s prophetess. Yet once she answers the call, the Spirit leads her to an inhospitable world with Kaity and several of Earth’s survivors. Hounded by the master of the gunship, the Earthlings search for water as their alien pursuers and dehydration close in. Only God’s promise of a future in a distant city gives Samantha any hope of survival. But could the answer to all their problems lie in eight, mysterious orbs? The discovery of these crystals will change their lives—and the destiny of galaxies—forever. Adult Read More Christian Dystopian In a ruined world, mankind survives in a society that values intelligence above all else. Recent graduate Anna has earned an esteemed position working in genetic science, but risks it all smuggling restricted goods to her less fortunate foster sister. Anna is caught at the border crossing, where a militant guard promises he’ll overlook her crime in exchange for slides of altered DNA she must steal from the lab. When chaos erupts, Anna escapes into the depths of the city among an underground community with a revolution on its agenda. Now, not only is she a smuggler and a thief, but she’s also a traitorous rebel. Her crimes have taken her further than she ever intended and out of touch with the sister she desperately wants to save. Her struggle to make things right spins out of control when she collides with a man from the life she left behind. He hides powerful secrets. Convincing him to help her prevent the government from culling the people she’s grown to love will take much more than the underhanded scheming she’s relied upon in the past. Adult Read More Christian Sci-Fi Novelette Stand alone short story, part of the Empire Saga -- Mark and Michelle sunk everything they had, everything friends and family could invest, in the giant Sojourner gas-collection balloon ship. Now it was a simple matter of surviving to suction a full load of Methane from Titan. Massive gas storms, a tiny life pod that might not keep them from freezing, and the looming shadow of government seizure of ship and cargo "for the greater good" might interfere with their sleep even more than the insane work schedule. Adult Read More Hard Science Fiction The Consortium is All. But Recorder Can No Longer Obey. Recorder has no family, no friends, and no name. Donated to the Consortium before birth, her sole purpose is to maintain and verify the records. A neural implant and drone ensure compliance, punishing for displays of bias. Suddenly cut off from controlling technology, Recorder tastes what it means to be human. But if the Consortium discovers her feelings, everyone she knows will be in danger. With no name, no resources, and only an infinitesimal possibility of escape, Recorder's time is running out. Adult Read More Western Fairy Tale Novelette Once upon a time, way out west...Back when they were young'uns, Fleur Guardstone proposed to Rosette Thornbriar with a cigar band ring. However, not long after, she disappeared back into the forest and hasn't been heard from since. However, when Fleur hears reports of smoke coming from that woods, he's determined to find out if it is, indeed, his dear Rosette. If he can get past all of the briars. Junior Read More Romantasy Novella In a world full of elves, woodwose, gargoyles, and brownies among others, humans can’t help crossing paths with all of the magical species. Well, everyone except Avril. She manages to avoid all elves. Then one day, her master orders her to steal a dagger from the very elf she wishes to evade most, the elven spymaster of Eldarlan. Bound by her indenture, she has no choice but to obey. She plans a swift sneak and grab mission, but things go awry. Illeron knows more than any elf should. The gathering, analyzing, and disseminating of information consumes his life to the point his brother suggests he needs a distraction. So, when a human woman breaks into his study to steal his dagger, he seizes the opportunity and offers her a bargain she can’t refuse. And a fate he never imagined. Adult Read More Christian Fantasy Imagine waking up in a world you do not know, with no recollection of how you got there. Alecia found herself in the world of Gia, a living, breathing, sentient dimension. Gia begins to show her the story of a girl named Evie and Alecia is able to experience Evie’s life as if she were part of the story. Alecia soon realizes there’s so much more to this adventure than she could ever imagine. During her journey, Alecia discovers the dark truth about the world around her. With the help of angels, she must ultimately face evil beyond anything she has ever encountered. Experience this beautiful fantasy adventure mixed with page-turning mystery in The Book of Evie. Adult Read More Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy A dark prince and a princess of snow. Divided by war. Bound by a kiss of true love. Elisabeth is the heir to a kingdom trapped in an eternal winter, however, her stepmother Ismena rules as regent until she can come of age. When Ismena comes to kill her, she is forced to flee into an enchanted forest—only to discover that she has entered the realm of an exiled dark prince and his band of mercenary dwarfs. Cedric of Mooraven is the son of Elisabeth’s enemy, but he might just be her only hope of defeating her stepmother. The only thing he asks for in return is that Elisabeth lift his exile and allow him to return to the rest of the world. Elisabeth doesn’t want to trust him, but neither can she trust herself or her magical powers over ice and snow. An ability that she must keep under tight control for fear of making the winter worse. With Ismena bent on killing her and the dark prince bargaining for his freedom, the fate of a kingdom rests on Elisabeth’s choice. Ismena, Cedric, or herself… who should she protect her people from? Mirror, mirror…All will fall, Till I’m the fairest…Of them all. Adult Read More Christian Fantasy A new Judge has been chosen, now a new path must be taken… Leon Rhise has been chosen. He is the latest Judge to walk amongst civilization. Saving villages, slaying undead, and bringing the light of a forgotten God back to the world was proving to be no easy feat. Recently, it had become even more difficult after being branded a criminal. Hidden behind a heroic identity, he attempts to atone for his past deeds– including ones that left the Kingdom without its prince. After uncovering and witnessing a long forgotten truth, Leon and his friends rush to aid Princess Schalae who had once been betrothed to Leon’s commanding officer, Prince Gelan. A massive army of undead is bearing down on her home, and they must help her decide whether her people should stand and fight against impossible odds, or run and save what they can. Pasts and paths converge, and the fate of the last kingdom will be decided. But what form will that fate take when it seems as if all hope is already lost? Adult Read More Urban Fantasy My city is under attack by shadowfiends. Apparently, this is my fault, thanks to the family I’ve never met. At least the attack interrupted my first couples therapy session with Cendric. Small blessings, right? Then my long-lost dad—yeah, the one that’s supposed to be dead—shows up to tell me that the shadowfiends are controlled by Raith, an old family member who’s here to recharge his magical batteries by any means necessary, including destroying Pittsburgh and me. Oh, and centuries ago, Raith picked a fight with the local dragons, so they’re after me as well. Now I have to learn my family’s magic, stop Raith’s path of destruction, and make nice with the dragons. Speaking of which, did I mention my oh-so-quiet secretary has eloped with one of the dragons’ worst enemies? Personally, all I want for Christmas is to survive until New Year’s. And maybe, a vacation. Adult Read More Fairy Tale Retelling Everyone dreams of marrying a prince—except for me. I am nothing more than a pawn in my adoptive mother’s diabolical plot against the seven kingdoms. I was the chosen tool, her sharpened blade that would cut the deepest into the heart of the Kingdom of Baist. But like all deadly weapons, my wedding is a two-edged sword that could cost me my soul. For I am Rosalie, one of the adopted daughters of Lady Eville, and it is my duty to enter into a loveless and hate-filled marriage with the narcissistic Crown Prince of Baist. My choices and heart are not my own to give. Yet even in the thick of dire situations, beastly vengeance can give way to beautiful attraction. Adult Read More Fantasy Novelette Princess Zhenya is in love with the rain. Heir to a century-old curse, she spends her life in royal captivity lest she be carried away by the wind. Her one solace is Yori, the handsome storm wraith who comes to her window on rainy nights. But he can never be part of her constrained palace life, where she must tread cautiously and follow the rules. On the eve of an arranged marriage, she makes a fateful choice that sets the curse in motion. But the wind she fears may hold the key to her freedom. Hounded by vengeful wraiths, Zhenya must risk her soul and uncover the truth about the curse. Or else she may become the very terror she flees. Adult Read More Christian Fantasy Bree Faro learns early in life that she can only depend on herself. Due to her feisty nature and unusual ability with a sword, she is educated in every fighting style imaginable and excels at them all. When she’s sent to infiltrate the city of Azriel, Bree does not expect to find her place among the Watchmen of the Keep, but they welcome her as one of their own. Little does Bree know that her new companions are in danger. An immortal creature lies in wait for any Keeper of the Flame, the city’s water source has dried up, and they are under constant attack from the Yirtzi - former Watchmen reduced to vengeful spirits, who sold their souls for power only to realize the enemy of Yahweh does not translate to the friend of mankind. Not only that, but the Watchmen are fraying. Hostilities come to a head when a Watchman is murdered. Only a Watchman can kill another Watchman, and all eyes shift to Bree. Bree finds herself faced with a choice. Does she engineer the betrayal of the powerful city, or does she embrace her destiny as a true Watchman of Yahweh and find the killer before it’s too late? Adult Read More Pirate Fantasy An assassin trainee fleeing his profession. A princess risking her reputation. A talking ship with a mad captain. Ravin should be dead. No one forsakes the assassin profession and lives. Attempting to evade capture and certain death, Ravin hides on a ship as part of the crew. Then his name is announced on Selection Day for the annual Scaera Dumeda, despite him never taking the entry test, declaring to the entire world—and the assassins hunting him for revenge—that he is alive. Princess Adima Radi Kashinda dreams of more than someday ruling Antovan. She desires to make a true difference for her people. When her name is called on Selection Day, she throws away her title, despite the uncertain future ahead. This may be the opportunity she hoped for. When some of the other selectees are murdered, Ravin and Adi are among the suspects. With the help of Ravin’s captain and crew, they sail away to hunt down the killer and clear their names. Can they catch the murderer when he always seems to be at least one step ahead? Adult Read More Fantasy Nadja’s life was perfectly planned: marry Luca, learn his trade, and have their children. But the night of their betrothal celebration, an accidental murder changes everything. Now on the run, she’ll have to leave behind the only life she’s ever known. And to stay alive, she’ll have to become something that defies everything she’s been taught to believe. But Nadja isn’t the only one changing. In Amrantir, where music is magic, nature bends to the will of the Musicians. But an echo from the past threatens the balance between Man and nature. With her newfound security in jeopardy, can Nadja evade capture and certain death? Can she unravel the mysterious circumstances linking her to Amrantir’s checkered past? And can she fend off the advances of the handsome woodsman, determined to help her? Adult Read More Steampunk The Electrical Menagerie, one-of-a-kind robotic roadshow, is bankrupt. Sylvester Carthage, illusionist and engineer, has the eccentric imagination the Menagerie needs to succeed creatively -- but none of the people skills. Fast-talking Arbrook Huxley, meanwhile, has all the savvy the Menagerie needs to succeed commercially -- but none of the scruples. To save their show, Carthage & Huxley risk everything in a royal talent competition, vying for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform for the Future Celestial Queen. In this stardust-and-spark-powered empire of floating islands and flying trains, The Electrical Menagerie’s bid at fame and fortune means weathering the glamorous and cutthroat world of critics, high society, and rival magicians -- but with real conspiracy lurking beneath tabloid controversy, there’s more at stake in this contest than the prize. Behind the glittery haze of flash paper and mirrors, every competitor has something to hide... and it’s the lies Carthage & Huxley tell each other that may cost them everything. This book was recommended to me by a friend as a “must-read”. Knowing that she reads as much, if not more, than I do, I dove into Reeder’s world with glee and anticipation. There are several comparisons to “The Greatest Showman”, but though the flavor of show business might be the same, this story gives the reader something more. Adult Read More Mermaid Fantasy Their love is true...but is it real? Fear of inheriting his father’s hallucinations and memory loss have brought Jacob’s life to a screeching halt at age nineteen. Now he spends his days alone on the beach behind his home, staring into the endless Hawaiian waves. Mermaid Sevencea is eager to explore life above the water--and cheer up the handsome, lonely young man strolling on the shores. Forming a bond with him is as natural as swimming. All she needs are legs to walk beside him, so Sevencea disappears to trade for the necessary magic. Yet when she returns, Jacob is gone, convinced she was a hallucination after all. And the more Sevencea searches for him, the more she doubts what they have will last. Can love truly exist between land and sea? Adult Read More

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