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The Bounty Hunter (The Bounty Hunter Series Book 1)

June 8, 2026
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The Bounty Hunter (The Bounty Hunter Series Book 1)

Huh. Reminds me of something, I just can’t quite…

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“Blackie and Goldie’s Confetti Cupcake Cafe” (“Blackie and Goldie’s Magical Adventures” Book 3)

June 8, 2026
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“Blackie and Goldie’s Confetti Cupcake Cafe” (“Blackie and Goldie’s Magical Adventures” Book 3)

WhAt WaS iN tHoSe SpRiNkLeS?!

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The Danger of the Past (Anne Lambert Mysteries Book 3)

June 7, 2026
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The Danger of the Past (Anne Lambert Mysteries Book 3)

That there will be no one left who can develop your negatives.

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The Final Call: Return to the Original Christian Faith

June 7, 2026
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The Final Call: Return to the Original Christian Faith

How about a good GPS signal so I can get out of this forest?

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Huntress: Embers of Redemption

June 7, 2026
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Huntress: Embers of Redemption

“Now, how to fill the top half…”

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Jesus Testifies Against The Trinity Doctrine

June 6, 2026
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Jesus Testifies Against The Trinity Doctrine

“And when we shall see his cover, there is no beauty that we should desire it.”

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Wild Indigo

June 6, 2026
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Wild Indigo

Wait, seriously? HarperCollins couldn’t be arsed to use the full-resolution cover on their own ebook?

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Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up

June 6, 2026
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Will the Real Gospel Please Stand Up

Are you kidding? Not in this weather!

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