Blurbs Sell Books

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

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Blurb:

Off Campus by Charles E.P. Murphy and Jeff Westwood

If these teenagers don't unite, they're all going to die. Ken Sakamoto's girlfriend has been abducted by a necromancer and the only way to get her back is to play the monster's game. The youngest son of a British military family who is decidedly not in the military, Ken is already out of his depth in American college. Will he dare place his soul on the line for someone he's known for a month? How can he not? Worse, he's not alone: Josh Hartman, all-American athlete whose oldest friend cannot love him back, is in the game too. They've both been told only one can save their girl. But Lizzie Higgins won't wait for Josh. She won't wait for anyone. With everything she has, Lizzie is breaking herself and the other hostages out, and organising them to fight their way through every trial and creature in their way. What she doesn't know is that she's not saving anyone - she's just made them all part of the necromancer's trials. And now he's looking right at her. All will suffer through the warping of flesh and reality, all will risk their lives and souls, and most won't be coming home. But if these teenagers don't break the rules and stand together, nobody has a chance in hell. Murphy and Westwood unleash a tale of relentless horror and violence, and no one is safe. (c/w: prolonged torment, extreme injury detail)

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward.

Here are this episode's read-along selections:

Blurb:

Bitter Bayou by Kailee Saunders

Her death was accidental... Or was it?

Together, they'll uncover the truth.

Overworked and underpaid, Maren Sharpe craves a career change. But when her sister is accepted into law school and tuition bills loom, the biographer shelves her desire and travels to Louisiana for her next project. The goal at Thurstan Manor? Finding secrets to sell. Only one stands in her way...

Fresh from losing his business, Cade Thurstan is struggling. The last thing he needs is some fiery brunette invading his space and investigating his past. Yet, when dark discoveries raise questions about the cause of his mother's death, Cade turns to Maren. And this mystery isn't the only thing heating up...

As attraction flares into passion and fatally into murder, somebody watches. Somebody willing to kill again if their deadly secret is discovered. Will the duo identify the killer? Or will their romance be snuffed out when Maren becomes the next stage?

Bitter Bayou is a medium-heat romantic suspense novel. If you enjoy witty banter, thread- snapping tension, and open-door intimate scenes, purchase today!

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward.

Here are this episode's read-along selections:

Blurb:

Empire's End: Episode 1: The Senator's Daughter by JP Raymond

Haunted by his past. Hunted by aliens. Humanity's last hope. JaQuan Jones is just trying to make a living in space. But when an old friend smuggles a political prisoner aboard his ship, he finds himself caught in a conspiracy that may threaten the very existence of the human race. When Imperial warships arrive in pursuit of the kidnappers, the only choice is to flee. Outgunned, outclassed, and on the run, JaQuan must unravel an insidious plot that has branded everyone aboard an intergalactic terrorist. The masterminds behind this vile scheme will do anything to stop him. If JaQuan can't solve the mystery in time, all of humankind is doomed. Empire's End is a fast-paced, space-opera serial, featuring exciting starship battles, sinister political intrigue, and strange alien races. If you like Star Wars, Firefly, and Babylon 5, you'll love Empire's End. Get "Episode 1: The Senator's Daughter" today and join the fight for the future of humanity! Note: Empire's End is a TV-style serial. There are thirteen 13-15k-word (i.e., short) episodes that weave together to make a longer work. This is Episode 1.

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward.

Here are this episode's read-along selections:

Blurb:

Bred for Harvest by J.D. Sonne

A polygamist compound in her neighborhood. A violent patriarch abusing his daughters. Can she save the girls and stay alive? Brogan Parr is a mess. The combination of a marriage going south, finances in the swamp, and a job teaching in the local high school jungle has her nerves jangled. Then she stumbles upon a startling anachronism in her neighborhood: young girls living a medieval life in a polygamist colony near her house. Intrigue fills her at this strange revelation, but how can she help with her three-ring circus of a life? Through a friend, Brogan gets an in with the polygamists, and when she meets and bonds with Hepzibah Pilar, a young girl of 13 being bred to marry an ancient polygamist elder, she decides to get involved and stop the marriage. But, the dangerous patriarch of the order will definitely have something to say about that. Read Bred for Harvest and find out if an ordinary schoolteacher can thwart a powerful polygamist who harbors as many secrets as he does spouses and children. Is their rescue even possible, let alone her survival?

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward.

Here are this episode's read-along selections:

Blurb:

So You Survived the End of the World by K.C. Cordell

Earth may be a nightmarish landscape, but that's no reason to stop the music. Generations after civilization crashed and burned, life ain't all doom and gloom for eighteen-year-old Sebastian Yun. He's got his brilliant but prickly traveling companion, an epic tour bus to call home, and an endless supply of dope tunes. From behind the wheel of his sweeeeet, double-decker ride, Sebastian lives for broadcasting his music to the end-of-world-weary masses. When making a pit stop at a small, dusty town, the self-made radio DJ runs into a shady old nemesis who totally kills his good vibes. This seasoned flimflam woman claims she can send the bloodthirsty creatures that prey on mankind back to hell. But when Sebastian's completely-not-selfish attempts to unmask the phony hit the wrong note, the very real danger is cranked all the way up to 11. If you like charismatic characters, offbeat humor, and killer monsters, then you'll love this YA twist on a post-apocalyptic future perfect for fans of Zombieland. Download So You Survived the End of the World for a rockalicious short read today.

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward.

Here are this episode's read-along selections:

Blurb:

The Dragon's Keeper by Tina Riffey

She escaped a cruel master. The dragon offered sanctuary. Will this save her or is she destined to be a sacrifice?

Riss'a been a slave since her Coming-of-Age celebration was crashed by the Denea invaders fifteen years ago when they attacked her village. She had been resigned to being one for the rest of her life until her cruel master crossed a line she didn't know she held. Her revived anger and outrage drive her to disrupt his plans and escape. The dragon Shrine offers sanctuary. But her master and his co-conspirator won't give up their plans so easily and the dragon is being mysteriously secretive. Is she leaping from a scorching fire or straight into it? Would becoming the dragon's servant save her or lead her to even more danger?

The Dragon's Keeper is a dragon fantasy about a woman who finds her destiny with the help of a dragon.

Buy this today and see what destiny brings the brave.

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward.

Here are this episode's read-along selections:

Blurb:

Mountain Menace by A.M. Proctor

Monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Some Prefer to own you, some demand to chase you, others crave to destroy you in the most beautiful ways possible.

Chased through the shattered dreams of a new life in the Appalachian Mountains. I'm humiliated and hunted down like a wild animal. Karma has finally caught up to Lee Denim, daughter of John Denim, the notorious Everglades Serial Killer for her part in his sadistic crimes. I should have seen this coming.

Just as my end nears, four mountain men perform a miracle and somehow save my wretched life. As I heal these men and their rugged way of survival charm me. Except they harbor mysteries too, and their secrets may be more horrific than mine.

All four men fill the doles of treacherous upbringing gouged out to me.

Bear is the affectionate and approving daddy I never had.

Silas is the caretaker that fills my soul the way my mother should have.

Cassius is hilarious chaos in a world I take too seriously.

Darius is... well, he's the punishing bully I hunger for.

When it comes time to return to civilization ad get justice for the crimes committed against me. I find leaving harder than expected. But when my dark and unstable past has the small-town sheriff interrogating me, will my mountain men unleash their monsters or let me go?

You won't encounter wolf shifters here. There is a wolf reverse harem with dark and taboo themes. Mature monster loving readers will devour Mountain Menace.

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward.

Here are this episode's read-along selections:

Blurb:

Raven Manor by T.L. Riffey

Raven Manor holds secrets humans aren't meant to know. Detective Hanlan didn't believe in fairy tales. That is until one tried to kill him.

Hanlan sees the evil humans do to one another every day as a Homicide detective and hates the necessity of his job. But this murder—it raises his hackles. What he uncovers is far more than a pathological motive, it's like something out of a horror movie or a Grimm's fairy tale. Everything points to a supernatural being, a werewolf, as the killer, causing Hanlan to doubt himself—and his mysterious new partner.

Will he be able to stop this otherworldly killer or will more pay the price of his failure?

Raven Manor is a contemporary paranormal murder mystery/Urban Fantasy with a twist. This suspenseful prequel to the Ghostwolf series has it all, werewolves, unbreakable bonds, and a bit of energy manipulation(magic!).

Delve into the secret world of the Del Mulanti Ruv with Detective Hanlan. Buy it today.

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward.

Here are this episode's read-along selections:

Blurb:

Runestaff Chronicles: The Awakening by Helen Row Toews

An alternate universe. A perilous journey. No ordinary young man.

When Kayden discovers an ancient portal to a world beyond his own, his life will change forever.

Destiny marked him as defender of an enchanted jewel – an emerald possessing immense power. With the rise of a deadly legion, thirsting for dominance, Kayden must face unspeakable creatures and their master puppeteer, intent on his destruction.

Alone he will fail. Yet, fate has placed an unusual warrior named Talbot, a magical runestaff, and a remarkable girl in his path to help.

Battling the darkest of evils in a treacherous land of Kings and magic, they race to defy the forces bent on ruling their world. Only together may Kayden and his companions stand against the foul schemes threatening to destroy all that is good.

Will it be enough?

Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions!

To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward.

Here are this episode's read-along selections:

Blurb:

Steam Team by Mary Wernke

Another year, another school- Sophia Clark would never fit in. After all, she liked getting good grades, but not loads of makeup and hair gel. And, she definitely wasn't boy crazy.

Thirteen is a difficult age for everyone, but perhaps doubly so for Sophie. Her mom is a local celebrity and her dad is something of a hermit from Nebraska.

Nebraska?

Happy to get away for an end-of-summer vacation, Sophie is surprised to meet a new girl with, well, issues. But she also fins herself in a new role as a protector when her mom is suspected of murder and her new friend becomes desperately ill.