The Air He Breathes by Brittany Cherry leads the Self-Published Bestsellers List this week.
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Amazon Self-Published Bestsellers for the Week of September 30, 2015
1. The Air He Breathes by Brittany Cherry: “I was warned about Tristan Cole. “Stay away from him,” people said. “He’s cruel.” “He’s cold.” “He’s damaged.” It’s easy to judge a man because of his past. To look at Tristan and see a monster.”
2. The Allure of Dean Harper by R.S. Grey: “Because you sent me to work for Dean Harper, aka a control freak in a tailor-made suit. Sure he owns the trendiest restaurants in NYC, but c’mon Jo, his ego makes Kanye West look like the Dalai Lama.”
3. Until Jax: Until Him by Aurora Rose: “Ellie Anthony isn’t looking for love. She isn’t even looking for a man, but when Jax Mayson insists on keeping her and her daughter safe, she’s left with no choice but to trust him. Now she just hopes she doesn’t get hurt when she falls hard for a guy who’s known for breaking hearts.”
4. Rancher Bear by Terry Bolryder: “Jesse was the most level-headed of the three overprotective, overbearing McAllister brothers. Until the curvy redhead who is meant to be his mate came to town. Now Jesse’s discovering it’s not easy to stay out of trouble when the bear inside you knows exactly what it wants, and can’t have it.”
5. Alpha’s Darkling Bride by Linda Barlow: “The last thing I need is a dirty-talking, bad boy shifter crashing into my life. Especially the wolf pack alpha, who never lets me forget that the first time he saw me, I was stark-freaking-bare-assed.”
6. Nursing a Grudge by Diana Orgain: “Sleep deprivation, diaper blowouts, and breastfeeding mishaps are status quo for new mom Kate Connolly. But when she decides to turn private investigator in order to work from home, her To-Do List expands exponentially:
1. Buy diapers. 2. Get back in shape. 3. Order lock pick set…”
7. Blow by Kim Karr: “They met in the face of danger. They weren’t looking for love. They both knew better. But they couldn’t stay away, and they fell hard. He is heart-stopping handsome, fearless—and haunted by deadly ties. She is breathtakingly beautiful, determined—and in harm’s way.”
8. Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results by Stephen Guise: “When I decided to start exercising consistently 10 years ago, this is what actually happened: I tried “getting motivated.” It worked sometimes. I tried setting audacious big goals. I almost always failed them. I tried to make changes last. They didn’t.”
9. Heat by Joanna Blake: “I have sex on camera for a living. I don’t need to feel anything to perform. In fact, I like it better that way. That’s until I meet her. She makes me want things I shouldn’t. Like her.”
10. Wild Bear 3 by Terry Bolryder: “Maverick McAllister is as wild as they come. Born in the wilderness and closely attuned to his bear, nothing has made him happier than the untamed land surrounding Bear Haven ranch. That is, until a curvy, sassy woman shows up to tempt him. And all too soon, the rugged bear knows exactly what he wants– his mate.”
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers for the Week of September 30, 2015
1. Health Promotion Pathways: Applied Activities for the Collegiate Classroom by Jennifer J. Edwards, Ph.D.
2. Naturally Flawless: A holistic approach to clear skin by Andisheh Farahmand
3. Research Methods: Functional Skills by James H Cauraugh
4. How to Write an Essay, Workbook 1 by Maggie Sokolik
5. Negotiating for Success: Essential Strategies and Skills by George J. Siedel
6. Economics for Smart Citizenship by Mikel Cohick
7. Principles of Biology: Animal Systems: A Tutorial Study Guide (box set)by Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.
8. Core Ideas in Neuroscience by W. R. Klemm
9. Strong Brains, Sharp Minds: The Definitive Guide to the MINDRAMP Method For Brain Health & Mental Development by Michael C. Patterson & Roger Anunsen
10. Neuropsychopharmacology: A Tutorial Study Guide (box set) by Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.