Prick: A Stepbrother Romance by Sabrina Paige leads the Self-Published Bestsellers List this week.
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Amazon Self-Published Bestsellers for the Week of February 18, 2015
1. Prick: A Stepbrother Romance by Sabrina Paige: “Caulter Sterling is a prick. A filthy-mouthed, womanizing, crude, spoiled, arrogant prick. The tattooed, pierced, panty-melting-hot son of a celebrity.”
2. Maude by Donna Mabry: “In 1906, I was barely over fourteen years old, and it was my wedding day. My older sister, Helen, came to my room, took me by the hand, and sat me down on the bed. She opened her mouth to say something, but then her face flushed, and she turned her head to look out the window. After a second, she squeezed my hand and looked back in my eyes.”
3. The Arrangement 18 by H.M. Ward: “Sean is the last person I expected to pull open the door to the Ferro mansion, and yet here he is. My plan turns to dust and blows away. After everything I went through, I’m back at the beginning, falling at the feet of the only man that can save me.”
4. Unexpected Fate by Harper Sloan: “Have you ever felt like you were living your life for a future that was predetermined? Like there was some bigger picture you just prayed you would someday see clearly? That picture has been crystal clear to me since I was old enough to recognize it for just what it was.
Or I should say recognize him for who he was.”
5. Stepbrother Untouchable by Colleen Masters: “Calling Nate Thornhill a rich, cocky, arrogant asshole would be an understatement. He also happens to be stunningly handsome, popular, intelligent, and captain of both the Crew and Lacrosse teams at UVA. I hate him for thinking he’s untouchable—not because he’s a narcissistic, privileged, borderline-misogynistic heartbreaker—but because he’s right.”
6. 101 Super-Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes by Gooseberry Patch: “Slow cookers…how could we ever live without them? They come to the rescue time and time again! That’s why we’ve compiled this tasty book full of our favorites! 101 Super-Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes is loaded with tried & true favorites, new twists on classics and some of the most delicious dishes we’ve ever had.”
7. Departure by A.G. Riddle: “Harper Lane has problems. In a few hours, she’ll have to make a decision that will change her life forever. But when her flight from New York to London crash-lands in the English countryside, she discovers that she’s made of tougher stuff than she ever imagined.”
8. One Night Stand by J.S. Cooper: “It was only supposed to be one night! We met at a wedding. He was hot. And I’d been in a year’s drought.”
9. Slow Cooking All Year Round by Gooseberry Patch: “Game-Day Sausage Rolls. Pan-fry or grill sausages until lightly browned. Add sausages, onion, peppers, mushrooms and sauce to a slow cooker. cover and cook on low setting for 4 to 6 hours, until vegetables are tender. Serve on buns top with cheese. Makes 12 servings.”
10. Games, Clubs, and Trials: The Boxset by J.S. Cooper and Helen Cooper: “For the first time ever, you can purchase The Ex Games, The Private Club, After The Ex Games, & The Love Trials in one book. This book is over 800 pages long.”
Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers for the Week of February 18, 2015
1. Health Promotion Pathways: Applied Activities for the Collegiate Classroom By Jennifer J. Edwards, Ph.D.
2. Neuropsychopharmacology By Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.
3. Principles of Biology: Animal Systems By Nicoladie Tam, Ph.D.
4. Economics for Smart Citizenship By Mikel Cohick
5. Job Searching in Student Affairs: Strategies to Land the Position YOU Want By Patrick Love
6. Sixty Words or Phrases Commonly Misused by ESL/EFL Students Preparing for Universities By Kenneth Cranker
7. Negotiating for Success: Essential Strategies and Skills By George J. Siedel
8. English Grammar and Essay Writing, Workbook 2 By Maggie Sokolik
9. This Time Is Divine: A Tribute To Black Tusk’s Jonathan Athon By Stereo Embers Books