BookLife - Resources and tools for book publishers and writers

Presence: A Novel

by Michael Buettner

An epic exploration of love, spirituality, and sensuality in a violent, power-mad world, Presence tells the story of two young people who meet while they’re living on the street in Washington D.C. amid the upheavals of the late 1960s: Jason, the bookish introvert, and Mira, the wild and beautiful novice prostitute. Alienated from their deeply dysfunctional families, they find in each other something they’ve never experienced before – love – and a chance to make up their own ways of loving, witho... more

Night Jasmine Tree: Bittersweet Stories of an Indian Youth

by Debu Majumdar

Night Jasmine Tree, a Somerset award-winning contemporary novel, describes the hidden backstory of an Indian man’s immigration to the U.S. The high caste protagonist fell in love with a lower caste girl in college, but she was rejected by his very conservative family. They married, but deep emotional wounds continued to torment him even after they were well settled in the U.S. The past cannot be willed away. Later, the arresting stories of his childhood and youth he innocently tells his Am... more

You Lucky Dog

by Debra Finerman

Does true love really last forever? Can it even transcend death? You Lucky Dog is a light hearted novel that presents the deeper mysteries of life and a love that endures every obstacle- even death. Jake and Emma are destined to be soulmates even when he dies in a car crash and his soul is mysteriously transferred into the body of Emma's adorable Westie. They have fun, laugh together and cope with the challenges all couples face. Just a bit differently, that's all. Bonus: There's a surprise endi... more

Never Waste Dreams

by Gloria Zachgo

Carl, Hannah, Nathan, and Sarah each take you with them in their essence and dialect. They struggle for their family. They show grit and determination for their land. They open their hearts for those who join them, as a new voice is added, saying, “I couldn’t help but wonder how much our life was going to change in ways I had not even considered.” This is the sequel to Never Waste Tears.

The Skylight Room B09836B84N

by Charlie Carillo

A rich supermodel buys an old brick building in Greenwich Village and buys out all the tenants - except for the mysterious old woman in the skylight room, who refuses to leave the place she's called home for seventy years. In the "read all about it" clash that ensues in the pages of the New York Post, we learn all about the remarkable life of the lady in the skylight room.

Kingstown Burning

by Rachelle J. Gray

In the southern Caribbean three women unexpectedly find themselves caught in the crossfire of a regional ganja war. Someone is keeping a secret. Another is about to unearth a truth - in this thrilling mix that moves along a mystical timeline in a tropical paradise. Can there be honor amongst thieves?

A Different Slant of Light

by Joel David Levin

Former almost-rock-star Brian "Brick" Smith thought his punk-rock days were behind him. He was wrong.

Before he became a mild-mannered English teacher, Brian was the songwriter and bass player for a one-hit-wonder punk band: Call Field. Two decades ago, Brian and his bandmates were on a stratospheric ascent through the music industry... until Call Field unexpectedly crash-landed and broke up.

Since then, Brian has been living a quiet white-collar life, teaching at a... more

The Last Cowboy

by Jan Herrman

The Last Cowboy follows the life of reluctant hero, Hank Miller, from abandonment as a child to deadly encounters as an adult. He has managed to survive the Civil War, desperados, and an earthquake. But one last adventure awaits... Hank has a debt to pay and a friend to rescue in a far off land. Can he accomplish both tasks without losing his own life—and endangering the lives of his twin sons? Read The Last Cowboy to find out.

Sweet Honesty

by Lee James

Her mother was murdered. Her father vowed revenge. She grew up in the shadow of his anger, afraid. Always afraid. Then her rescuer came along and pulled her out of the mud of the train yard and set her under the hot, dazzling lights of a stage. But would her savior be the reason for her ultimate downfall? Cherry Winslow escapes an abusive father by marrying an indifferent husband, Gideon. Still, Cherry is determined to be the best wife she can in the leaky one-room shack they called home. Her c... more

After Hours

by Padraic Reaney

Kieran and Padraic Reaney's first book Feelings Within and second book Knockma Inkwells both of which were highly acclaimed locally, nationally and internationally. These two books are still doing very well worldwide and have been rated five star on the internet. The twins' were pleasantly surprised to receive letters of praise from President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, the BBC from England and Senator Lorraine Higgins from Athenry. Kieran and Padraic thank everyone most sincerely f... more

My English Teacher and I

by Mikhael Aroni

They all want their English to be perfect, but can a teacher help? All of them live in London. All of them want to belong. Some want to blend in. Others to stand out. One is particularly clueless. A good English teacher must surely be what he needs. But he won't find the right one until he finds himself.

Losses: Book Three in the Ro Delahanty Series

by Dave Lager

When a dedicated cop is caught between blood and duty, can she survive the treacherous truth? Deputy Sheriff Ro Delahanty’s tireless devotion has finally earned her a spot with SWAT as a sharpshooter. Called in as lead sniper to a tense hostage situation, she quickly senses the standoff is already on a knife’s edge. And her worst nightmare unfolds when the DEA hijacks the negotiations and triggers a bloodbath. Horrified by the carnage, Ro jeopardizes her career when her rage sends fists fl... more

Means, ISBN 978-1511522694

by Megan D. Weber Hogan

Means is the story of one girl's survival, one woman's life story in the rural Cumberland mountains when all is lost. A rich, moving tale woven of the voices in Atta's life, of those who guide us, how we learn to guide ourselves and how we make peace with life's great tragedies; how simple survival can turn into a beautiful love story of life, even in the remotest of places with the smallest of means.

Still Life with a Vengeance

by Jan Turk Petrie

Married to rich and famous guitarist, Nick Quenington, and living in a Somerset mansion, from the outside Eve’s life appears to be perfect. Heartbroken when they can’t conceive a child, Eve’s adoption hopes are threatened when Nick and his band are accused of drugging and raping a fan. Despite vehemently denying the allegations, the band are subjected to trial by social media. Eve’s belief in Nick’s innocence leads her to passionately defend him to the press, but sales and downloads take a n... more

Goin' Through the Motions

by Moony McNelly (pen name)

Goin' Through the Motions, most of which is interior monologue, employs a stylized dialect best described as "Southern Mountain English." In 1984, terminally ill and confined to a VA hospital, John Henry Shields reviews his life. Prelude, a dialogue between John Henry's son Martin and his wife in 2012, opens the novel. Prologue to Part One presents John Henry on the day in 1932, when he undergoes an epiphany that sets him on his ... more

Norse Mythology for Bostonians: A Transcription of the Impudent Edda

by Rowdy Geirsson

Norse Mythology for Bostonians is a humorous retelling of the trials and tribulations of Odin, Thor, and the other Norse gods. Regarded as an authentic, new "Edda" (as the original Icelandic source material is called), the main narrative is told in the charmingly quaint dialect of a foul-mouthed Bostonian. New mythological episodes, such as Thor's attempt to renew his driver's license and Odin's mysterious journey to Boston Common, supplement the more tr... more

Discover Books

General Fiction (including literary and historical)