Beck Valley Books

"It's just a little weird being together after all these years."
A wolfish grin curved his lips. "Don't worry. I'm about to give you something else to focus on."
He reached over his back and tugged off his shirt, tossing it on the floor.
"That's a good start. Keep going."
-from CRAZY, WICKED LOVE © Melissa Foster

He’s the ultimate player. She wants him to teach her the game.
Let the wicked fun begin…

Releasing March 23rd!
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Audio coming soon narrated by Jacob Morgan and Ava Erikson

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✦ ✦ CAUGHT BY LOVE narrated by Aiden Snow and Andi Arndt ✦✦
Best friends. Roommates. Co-workers. He's the ultimate player. She wants to learn the game.

Loaded with heat, humor and heart. Let the wicked fun begin...
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He’s set on pleasure, but she’s all business. Sizzling chemistry and a surprising connection set this sexy love story in motion. But is it enough to last forever? Find out and fall in love on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, midnight rendezvous, and the sexy, sharp-witted Steeles. Caught by Love is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller!

Archer Steele is one of the leading vintners on the East Coast. He’s arrogant, aggressive, and has never been interested in settling down, which is what makes his hookups with his sister’s beautiful blond best friend, hair and makeup artist Indi Oliver, the perfect escape. But Indi’s toying with moving to the island, and when she ends their no-strings trysts to focus on her business, Archer isn’t ready to let her go…

Also available in print, and ebook formats.
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You're new steamy romance has just arrived!!!
Caught by Love by Melissa Foster (The Steeles at Silver Island)
Arrogant, brash, and undeniably sexy.
He's the man you love to hate.
Until he's in your bed...

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He’s set on pleasure, but she’s all business. Sizzling chemistry and a surprising connection set this sexy love story in motion. But is it enough to last forever? Find out and fall in love on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, midnight rendezvous, and the sexy, sharp-witted Steeles.

Archer Steele is one of the leading vintners on the East Coast. He’s arrogant, aggressive, and has never been interested in settling down, which is what makes his hookups with his sister’s beautiful blond best friend, hair and makeup artist Indi Oliver, the perfect escape. But Indi’s toying with moving to the island, and when she ends their no-strings trysts to focus on her business, Archer isn’t ready to let her go…

Book review - Cinder Bella ('Tis the Season Book 3) by Kathleen Shoop 

She never had anything.

He lost everything.

Together they create a Christmas to remember.

December, 1893--Shadyside, Pennyslvania .

"A heartwarming story that will have you overflowing with festive spirit. Kathleen's heartfelt story transports you back in time to a harsh winter in Pennyslvania, in the midst of a financial crash, and depression, that serves as a reminder that the magic of Christmas can be felt, regardless of what you have in life. Bella is the centre of the story, her positive love of everything in life is quite contagious, and is joined by a group of people from all walks of life who find themselves in dire need of help and support, they have absolutely nothing yet have everything they could have wanted.

Bella asks does riches in life involve money, are they important? I think you will find the answer among these pages, for sure!"

Our rating 'A heartwarming' 5 stars

Available now:

Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Cinder-Bella-Tis-Season-Book-ebook/dp/B09L3LY2TD  Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Cinder-Bella-Season-kathleen-shoop/dp/B09KN657P7  .

Bella Darling lives in a cozy barn at Maple Grove, an estate owned by industrialist Archibald Westminster. The Westminster family is stranded overseas and have sent word to relieve all employees of their duties except Margaret, the pregnant maid, James the butler, and Bella. Content with borrowed books and a toasty home festooned with pine boughs and cinnamon sticks, she coaxes the old hens to lay eggs--extraordinary eggs. Bella yearns for just one thing—someone to share her life with. Always inventive, she has a plan for that. She just needs the right egg into the hands of the right man.

Bartholomew Baines, a Harvard-educated banker, is reeling in the aftermath of his bank's collapse. With his friends and fiancé ostracizing him for what he thought was an act of generosity, he is penniless and alone. A kind woman welcomes him into her boarding house under conditions that he reluctantly accepts. Completely undone by his current, lowly position, and by the motley crew of fellow boarders who view him as one of them, Bartholomew wrestles with how to rebuild.

With the special eggs as the impetus, the first meeting between Bella and Bartholomew gives each the wrong idea about the other. And when the boarding house burns down a week before Christmas it’s Bella who is there to lend a hand. She, Margaret, and James invite the homeless group to stay at the estate through the holidays. But as Christmas draws closer, eviction papers arrive. Maple Grove is being foreclosed upon. Can Bella work her magic and save their Christmas? Is the growing attraction between Bella and Bartholomew enough for them to see past their differences? Only time will tell and only if time doesn’t run out before they all have the Christmas of their lives.

A thought provoking variety of different short stories to sit back and read at your leisure, from relatable life struggles and emotions, life cycles, through to different ways of life, cultures, and traditions. Take time to think about each one, the meaning, the moral, the hope or inspiration that can be taken from the story. Some stories will relate to what a reader has experienced in their own life, or are going through now, others will be take your mind deeper. Some stories will connect with you more, depending on where your life is right now. Madhu's writing paints a captivating, vivid picture, that effortlessly transports you in to each story and all it's details, as it always does when reading her books, which is why I love her as a writer.

The author has used her personal and professional experiences in producing an excellent  book to explain why vaccines are important and how to ease the worries a young child or person feels about having one. 

The bright pictures, as well as the short text on each page, show and tell how the young person is feeling, always giving excellent reasons on why and how it is okay to feel the way the child does as it is natural to have those fears and worries. 

The book is simple to follow as it expertly takes you through each stage of the child’s thought process from when they are first told about needing the vaccine to the eventuality of receiving it. It also covers the important issue of why having the vaccine not only protects the child but also of those people who are close to them as well as their friends. The colorful images and the friendly smiling faces also help to show that there is nothing to fear about the healthcare people involved in administering the vaccine.

I wish there were books like this around when my children were young as I would have definitely used this book to show, explain, and encourage them to have the vaccine and the all round benefits of having one.

Holidays with a Tail: A Tale of Winter Celebrations by Kelly Bouldin Darmofal
With the help of his runaway dog, Zipper, Alex and his mum meet neighbors and discover the different winter holiday celebrations and traditions.
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"Kelly Darmofal takes her readers on an unexpected Christmas journey that leads her readers to discover the beauty of our diverse winter holidays! Holidays with a Tail: A Tale of Winter Celebrations is a book to read aloud to all!" -- Debbie McIntyre, Principal of Jefferson Elementary School
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"Alex and his mother meet neighbors who are all celebrating different traditions. Kelly does a great job of explaining other cultures and traditions. The illustrations are fantastic and gives the book some added character!" Crystal Addis @ Novel and Mug
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Now available:
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KT8Z3VT 
Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/holidays-with-a-tail-kelly-bouldin-darmofal/1140475453?ean=2940160733685 
GPlay: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Kelly_Bouldin_Darmofal_Holidays_with_a_Tail?id=tLVLEAAAQBAJ 
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/161599615X 
Hardback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1615996168 
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Young Alex is beyond excited on Christmas Eve. He knows that Christmas celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ, and he cannot wait for tomorrow to come - he wants a puppy of his own to play with and love. On Christmas Day, he opens a large box with, yes, a puppy inside. Alex names him Zipper! However, when grandparents come bearing gifts, Zipper bounds out of the open door. Mother and Alex then begin a neighborhood adventure as they search for a runaway dog and meet neighbors with different winter holiday celebrations and traditions: the Hindu Diwali, the Jewish Hanukkah, the Latinx Las Posadas and the African-American Kwanzaa. Alex then returns home for a Christmas feast, happy with his new canine companion and the knowledge that his neighborhood is filled with amazing people who are more alike than different.
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"With warmth and cheer, Darmofal captures Christmas Day in Holidays with a Tail. A day of adventure for a boy becomes a day of learning and connecting with others for a deeper understanding of cultures and traditions that differ from his own. A great holiday read!" -- Emily M. Cagle, Media Specialist at Meadowlark Elementary School
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"With vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand language, the author introduces us to five holiday celebrations enjoyed by families of different cultures. This book is non-judgmental and depicts appreciation for the differences among us. While it is intended for children, parents might also learn something new. Holidays with a Tail is a valuable resource if we plan to raise our children with an acceptance of diversity." -- Dr. Laurie Zelinger, Child Psychologist, Author of Please Explain Vaccines to Me Because I HATE SHOTS! Learn more at www.ImLostInMyMind.com

From Loving Healing Press

◆◇◆◇ Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan ◇◆◇◆
Jake Wolfe and his former IED-sniffing war dog hunt for a mysterious bomb-maker who is wreaking havoc among the Florida Keys.

"To say I am obsessed with Jake and Cody would be an understatement. They are, hands down, my favorite literary characters, ever." Leila M Brenner @ Leels Loves Books

Now available:
Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXVTH2T 
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091DWX1BH 

Hardback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091859T6J 
**FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

Jake Wolfe and his former IED-sniffing war dog hunt for a mysterious bomb-maker who is wreaking havoc among the Florida Keys.

The killer is not amused by their interference in his plans, and he soon adds Jake to his list of targets.

With the islands under constant attack and everybody a suspect, the chase is on in a race against time as the clock keeps ticking down toward a final heart-stopping conclusion.

Will Cody's trained nose be able to find the criminal in time, so Jake can stop his bombing spree before he detonates "the big one?"

Read Key West Dead to find out what happens next.

Key West Dead is part of a series but may be read as a stand-alone novel.

All six Kindle Unlimited books in the Jake Wolfe vigilante justice thriller series are available to read free with your subscription.

Book review: The Tin Whistle by Kathleen Shoop ('Tis the Season)

Free in #KU #HistoricalFiction

When giving is more important than receiving...

"Genuinely moved me so much whilst following the story of Molly, Frannie, Jacob, and all those around them. As with all Kathleen's books, she seems to touch your soul with her words, which is why I've read this story three times.

An act of remarkable kindness from successful store owner Jacob sets the scene built from remembering the hardships he faced in a children's home years back and the feeling of having nothing to cherish of his very own until a friend selflessly gifted him a tin whistle.

Meanwhile, Molly and Frannie find themselves destitute through no fault of their own, and Frannie faces the hardest decision a mother has to make.

Yet both stories will touch each other through fate for a truly emotional read, and will definitely light up the festive spirit within you for sure.

A beautiful thought provoking, inspiring, and touching read."
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Now available:
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QMGSHJM 
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QLY97Z6 
**FREE in Kindle Unlimited**
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Inspired by a true story...

1854
Jacob Gusky wakes up hoping Santa has arrived. And he has... but not for Jacob, one of two Jewish boys living at the Boys’ Home of Manhattan. When a friend gifts him a tin whistle, Jacob learns the power of giving, the joy in receiving, and hears what he considers to be the sound of happiness.

1881
Recently widowed and completely out of options, Frannie takes her daughter Molly to the Home for the Friendless. “You’ll be back before Christmas?” Molly asks. Frannie gives Molly half a quilt square and keeps the other, choking on her reply.
Now a happily married father of three, Jacob Gusky owns Gusky’s Grand Emporium, Pittsburgh’s first premier department store. After unearthing the tin whistle from the orphanage, he is reminded of what it felt like to have nothing, and decides to make a difference in the lives of others no matter their faith. But with so little time before Christmas morning, can he even begin to give the orphaned children of Pittsburgh what he knows they need?

Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I HATE SHOTS! by Dr. Laurie Zelinger, from the ever popular Please Explain series.
Enjoy the colorful illustrations and happy story ending.
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"Wow! From start to finish, I really enjoyed reading this book. I found that the story was at a basic level to help children really understand that it is okay to be nervous about getting shots while explaining the reason for shots. I absolutely LOVE the children's artwork embedded in the book - that is a powerful tool for children to see the work of others." reviews Devorah Bergman
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Now available in ebook, paperback, and hardback:
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KQY7PBB 
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/please-explain-vaccines-to-me-laurie-zelinger/1140414905?ean=2940160732626 
GPlay: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Laurie_Zelinger_Please_Explain_Vaccines_to_Me?id=AnlLEAAAQBAJ 
Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1615996125 
Hardback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1615996133 
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Shots, injections, needles, and vaccines-whatever their purpose, they all hurt. More than half of children in the 6-17 year-old range report a strong fear of needles. Nearly 25% of adults do as well. This book is for those families who cringe at the thought of getting one.
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For some children, getting a shot is a major ordeal. Ramped-up anxiety can lead to tantrums, meltdowns, outbursts and even fainting. That 30-second experience can be a nightmare for parents for and nursing staff alike. This resource will help to improve that dreaded scenario.
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The book opens with an engaging story for children where rhyme, colorful illustrations and characters of diversity capture a child's interest as they identify with a girl who has similar fears. The children's section is followed by a comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers, based on empirical research as well as Dr. Zelinger's decades of experience as a child psychologist, where she offers information and explicit solutions to help deal with the anxiety surrounding this common medical procedure.
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Children will:
• Identify with the main character and her fear of shots
• Enjoy the colorful illustrations and happy story ending
• Learn coping mechanisms to deal with frightening situations
• Feel supported by their parents who will know how to help
• Reduce their anxiety and become more cooperative during medical visits
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Parents/Caregivers will:
• Understand the reasoning behind the fear of injections
• Learn strategies to help their child before and during a medical visit
• Be better able to comfort their child
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"Dr. Laurie Zelinger has done it again with another excellent child and parent-friendly book that helps to allay fears and empower families and professionals with the tools to help children develop healthy coping skills. Please Explain Vaccines to Me has it all: a relatable and simple yet engaging text in rhyme that is fun to read aloud, as well as colorful illustrations that provide an honest and relatable depiction of the emotions involved. As an experienced nurse and health educator, I see this book as a "must-have" resource for all caregivers, educators and health professionals." --Darlene Glasser, RN, MSEd
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"Please Explain Vaccines to Me is a book that every parent will want to read to their child before getting a shot. It demystifies vaccinations with language that a child will both understand and want to question further. It also gives both children and parents the language they need to express their anxiety about the process and the tools to lessen that anxiety. It gets 5 stars!" --Yael Kula, MSW, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
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From Loving Healing Press