Jackrabbit Junction Jitters by Ann Charles has landed on the Self-Published Bestsellers List this week at No. 5.
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Amazon Self-Published Bestsellers for the Week of January 29, 2014
1. The Ex Games by J.S. Cooper: “Handsome billionaire, Brandon Hastings was Katie Raymond’s first love. They had a whirlwind romance that captivated her heart and took her on a sexual journey she never wanted to end. Their future together looked bright until Brandon found out that Katie was keeping a huge secret from him. Once he realized the truth, he broke her heart and she never saw him again.”
2. A Shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest: “On the evening of Sofia Claremont’s 17th birthday, she is sucked into a nightmare from which she cannot wake. A quiet evening walk along a beach brings her face to face with a dangerous pale creature that craves much more than her blood. She is kidnapped to an island where the sun is eternally forbidden to shine. An island uncharted by any map and ruled by the most powerful vampire coven on the planet. She wakes here as a slave, a captive in chains.”
3. The Ex Games 2 by J.S. Cooper: “Seven years ago, Brandon Hastings and Katie Raymond had a relationship that other couples envied. They loved each other more than anything, but one lie ruined their relationship forever. Now, Brandon is the CEO of the company that Katie works for and she is finding it hard to be around him without wanting to touch him and be touched by him. Katie gives in to one moment of weakness with Brandon, and he reveals a secret that breaks her heart once again.”
4. The Ex Games 3 by J.S. Cooper: “ What other secret is Brandon hiding? Seven years ago, Katie Raymond made a mistake that cost her the love of her life. Now, Brandon Hastings is back in her life and it seems like he is determined to make her pay for her previous mistakes.”
5. Jackrabbit Junction Jitters by Ann Charles: “A burglar is on the loose! Claire wastes no time forming suspicions, but she’s sidetracked by a treasure hunt.
Even with help from her boyfriend, Claire is swirling in a whirlpool of chaos. Throw her crazy sister into the torrent, along with an angst-ridden teen, a jittery bride, and some randy old men, and Claire struggles just to keep a toehold in the current.”
6. Amish Romance 45 Book Boxed Set by Becca Fisher: “his boxed set collection features 45 Amish Romances by Becca Fisher including “Pieces Of Heaven,” “Chasing Heaven,” “Amish Hopes And Prayers,” “Heavenly Amish Boxed Set,” “The Complete Let Love In Series,” “Love Goes On,” “The Complete Amish Wedding Series,” “Amish Christmas Boxed Set,” “Beachy Amish Romance Boxed Set,” and “The Complete If I Stayed Series.””
7. The Atlantis Gene: A Thriller (The Origin Mystery, Book 1) by A.G. Riddle: “The Immari are good at keeping secrets. For 2,000 years, they’ve hidden the truth about human evolution. They’ve also searched for an ancient enemy–a threat that could wipe out the human race. Now the search is over. Off the coast of Antarctica, a research vessel discovers a mysterious structure buried deep in an iceberg. It has been there for thousands of years, and something is guarding it. As the Immari rush to execute their plan, a brilliant geneticist makes a discovery that could change everything.”
8. Make Me: 12 Tales of Dark Desire: “Take a trip to the dark side with 12 books by some of the hottest names in edgy romance, including USA Today Bestselling authors CJ Roberts, Eliza Gayle, and Aleatha Romig!”
9. A Shade of Vampire 2: A Shade of Blood by Bella Forrest: “When Sofia Claremont was kidnapped to a sunless island, uncharted by any map and ruled by the most powerful vampire coven on the planet, she believed she’d forever be a captive of its dark ruler, Derek Novak. Now, after months of surviving an endless night, the morning sun may soon rise again for Sofia. Something has possessed Derek’s heart and he offers her a gift no human slave has ever been given in the history of his cursed island: escape.”
10. Raw by Belle Aurora: “Growing up the way I did, you’d think I’d be more screwed up than what I actually am. Soon as I turned sixteen, I left that bump in the road I called home and took my chances on the street. Best decision I ever made. Now, at the age of twenty six, I’m educated, employed and damn good at my job. My friends have become my family. Like me, they know what it’s like to grow up unloved. But the saying is true. The world makes way for those who know where they are going. That’s me.”
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers for the Week of January 29, 2013
1. Health Promotion Pathways: Applied Activities for the Collegiate Classroom By Jennifer J. Edwards, Ph.D.
2. Research Methods: Functional Skills By James H Cauraugh
3. Digital Media Skills By Donna Eyestone
4. Offshore Apocalypse By An Oracle
5. Heller’s Regret By JD Nixon
6. Principles of Written English, Workbook 2 By Maggie Sokolik
7. Tides of Faith: Travail of The Dark Mage Book Two By Brian S. Pratt
8. Nonprofit Animal Law By Russ Mead
9. Nelson Branco’s SOAP OPERA UNCENSORED: Issue 89 By Nelson Branco