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  THE END GAME By Michael Scott Clifton Contemporary Sports Romance Publisher: Independently Published Publication Date: August 8, 2025 SYNOPSIS Eager to put his past behind him, Chris Cooper takes the head basketball job at Mayfield High School in Northeast Texas. Haunted by a history of rocky relationships, he’s surprised by the sparks his landlady, single mom, Jennie Sloan, ignites in him.   Despite trust issues from her own tumultuous past, something about the tall coach with emerald-green eyes makes Jennie believe in second chances. When her young son bonds with Cooper, the barriers Jennie built around her heart begin to crumble. Excited about the raw potential of his team, Cooper is blindsided by Rocco Rawlings, the arrogant Head Football Coach and Athletic Director. The AD demands Cooper’s entire team play football. When Cooper refuses, Rawlings works to undermine the basketball program, and Cooper is forced to find inventive ways to succeed. As the stakes rise on ...

  Flight Test 101 By Amanda M. Thrasher Genre of Book: Children’s Chapter Book, Fantasy, Adventure Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press Pages: 169 Publication Date: 10 June 2025 SYNOPSIS Join Lilly, Boris, and Jack as they embark on another thrilling adventure that will test their courage and friendship! Excitement fills the air in the enchanting world of fairlings as Lilly, Boris, and Jack prepare for their first fairy flight test! As they take to the skies, their journey quickly transforms into a whirlwind of unexpected challenges and delightful mishaps. With new expectations weighing on their tiny wings, the trio must navigate a tricky obstacle course that challenges their flying skills and the strength of their friendship. Will they rise to the occasion and soar to success, or will they find themselves grounded for countless moons? Join these brave fairlings on a magical quest filled with laughter, valuable lessons, and the power of teamwork.  The Mischief Series in...

  THE BULLS OF BASHAN By Jodi Lea Stewart Historical Fiction; Mystery Action and Adventure, Quest Fiction  Publisher: Progressive Phoenix Rising Publication Date: June 17, 2025 SYNOPSIS In a diner on the edge of a dusty Texas border town, a young waitress's life takes an unexpected turn when she is swept into a high-stakes adventure. Recruited by a charismatic former World War II Army major, a glamorous New York socialite, and a charming daredevil who effortlessly flies planes and rides bulls, she embarks on a shadowy mission that promises both wealth and danger.  This unlikely team will plunge into the heart of the perilous Amazon rainforest, navigate the depths of the world’s most treacherous canyon, brave the open seas, and traverse the ruins of postwar Europe. Their quest? To retrieve a set of mysterious keys while evading a relentless pursuer who seems to be one step ahead at every turn. Who is this enigmatic figure stalking them, and what sinister agenda does he hav...