Books published by Diversion Books

A brand new series from USA Today bestselling author Layla Hagen revolving around a large, boisterous family. The Connor clan lives by simple rules: laugh hard, love harder and always look after each other. In this first installment, the oldest brother returns home to reconnect with his family, only to unexpectedly fall in love.

You've finished your book. That's step one. Book publicist Dana Kaye now takes you through step two: getting your book into the hands of legions of readers.How we read books is changing rapidly, and so is where we buy them. From the rise of eBooks to the impact of online retail sales through companies like Amazon to the wide acceptance of self-publishing as a natural path-countless authors are writing books and then wondering what to do with them. If they decide to bring their book to market themselves, how do they ensure they will reach audiences without a marketing or publicity department and without the budgets and outreach that publishers have? If a house has acquired the rights and promises to publish, how does that writer supplement the work of those publicity managers and develop a direct relationship with everyone from the media to potential fans?Throughout her career, Dana Kaye has helped authors raise their profiles. As the head of her own independent PR firm, Kaye Publicity, Dana Kaye has succeeded in getting her client's books into the hands of as many readers as possible. She has been a driving force behind numerous bestselling authors across all genres, from thriller authors like Gregg Hurwitz and Jamie Freveletti to children's authors like Liz Climo and Claudia Gray, and now she brings her insights to you.Kaye walks writers through all of their options, taking the anxiety out of the pitching process and teaching them how to be their own best promoters. Sharp, intuitive, and user-friendly, Dana Kaye's guide is a must-have for all authors with bestselling aspirations."e;When it comes to professionalism, hard work and dedication, Dana is the best there is! She has been invaluable in helping me build my brand, and has come up with really inventive ways to promote my books (like fun contests, which help me not only promote my books but also connect with my fans!)"e; - Liz Climo, Author and Illustrator of Lobster is the Best Medicine"e;Dana Kaye doesn't just come up with unique, out-of-the-box PR campaigns, she has the ability to execute them...[O]ne of the best publicists in the business."e;- James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author"e;There's a reason I didn't hire an outside publicist through my first tenbooks. It's because I hadn't yet met Dana. Smart, no-nonsense, creative, and to the point, she's the best in the business. And you lucky readers get to hire her for only $16.99."e;- Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of Orphan X"e;I wholeheartedly recommend Dana Kaye's Your Book, Your Brand. In the years I've known and worked withDana, her ideas and strategies have been pragmatic, effective and cost efficient. I count her as an amazing and essential resource for my clients and the agency. I plan to buy this book by the carton and distribute it not just to clients but to my writer friends as well."e;- Janet Reid, Agent at Fine Print Literary

Revival of author Emma Newman's hugely popular urban fantasy Split Worlds series, a mash up of contemporary urban and alt-Victorian fantasy.

Fans of Katy Evans' REAL will love this story about a fighter who sufferred devastation in the ring and the woman who brings him back to life.

The USA TODAY BestsellerTHREE YEARSSince I ran away for the night, danced in New York streets, and almost got killed in an alley by two thieves. Until he showed up and saved me. THREE DAYSSince I threw a drink at the man my father expected me to marry, then found myself slammed against a wall with Penn Everett''s seductive voice whispering a proposal I couldn''t refuse. THREE HOURSTo fall into hate with the man who reminded me of so many things and hid so much behind his lies. He couldn''t be the man who saved me three years ago...but there''s something so familiar... THREE MINUTESFor our relationship to switch from no-strings to marriage. He announced it to my father-he''s ecstatic. He told my friends-they''re shocked. But he didn''t ask me, he commanded me-and I''m livid. THREE SECONDSFor his lies to slowly steal my heart and make me believe, hope...trust. THREE BREATHSFor his truth to destroy me. Advance Reviews:"Crown of Lies takes sensual and gripping to the next level in a masterfully written tangled web that will keep you furiously turning pages. Pepper Winters has outdone herself. Penn Everett will be your new obsession." - USA TODAY bestselling author Meghan March"Thrilling and mysterious, this book has left me with a major hangover!!!!"-Lina''s Reviews"Crown of Lies is my first top 2017 read so far and it''s a MUST read, one-click worthy book." -Punch Drunk Library"Pepper does a great job of delivering, yet again, one of the hottest alphas cloaked in mystery out there." -Dee, Goodreads"The chemistry between them is scorchingly hot and the banter is perfect."-Vickie Goodreads"WOW Pepper has done it again. I really wish I could give this book so much more than 5 stars it is brilliant" -We''ve Licked That Book Blog

Includes excerpt from Owning Violet, the first in Monica Murphy's The Fowler Sisters series.

The second book in a new series of standalone novels featuring Navy SEALs, from New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 18 contemporary romance titles.

When her surly teenage son moves back to live with ER physician Naomi Waters unexpectedly, her motherly instincts go on high alert. Nothing could¿ve prepared her for the wave of trouble that follows him back into her life. Sheriff Joe Morris blew his chance with Naomi a few years back when he¿d moved faster than his own past allowed. At the first opportunity to get his foot back in the door, he takes it and risks everything to keep her and her son safe. But working for a future isn¿t easy when yoüre fighting to survive your past.

Deprival haunted her¿Regret troubled her¿ Silence left her detached... A life in the service of others is both penance and a blessing. She soothes her personal hell by pulling victims from theirs, helping them on their path to survival; never finding her own.When a crippling blow finally evaporates her last hope, the temptation to give up is strong. Still, she can¿t find it in her to turn her back on those who need her: the innocent, whose rescue is her perpetual goal. He was blind, but now he sees how his family has sifted through his fingers. The reality hits hard when his son becomes a stranger, slipping deeper into transgression. Concern has him call on the one person he fears will see his own failures all too clearly. A woman he¿s kept his distance from for his own protection.What appeared to be an incompatible pairing, turns out the unyielding bond needed to heal them all.

Violence corroded her¿Obedience defiled her¿Fear kept her chained¿Freedom is hard to embrace when she¿s never learned to trust. Yet in the span of a second, she grabs a single opportunity and runs toward it. Straight into the sanctuary of a pub at the end of a wharf.She doesn¿t understand the concept of friendship. She¿s never felt the connection of a relationship. She¿s as innocent as the driven snow and yet tainted with corruption. Still, she finds herself surrounded by people who accept her, without even knowing the first thing about her.But one of them is determined to dig deeper.He treasures his friends, yet he¿s steered clear of committed relationships. He likes his life comfortably predictable and entirely controlled. Until it isn¿t. For months he¿s avoided interacting with The Skipper¿s newest addition. Perhaps realizing that once he looked deeply into those liquid brown eyes, he wouldn¿t be able to turn away.When his present and her past puts them both on the brink of change, they are forged through fire as one.

An assignment has just turned interesting for GFI investigator Malachi Whitetail. When a shy, mousy woman walks into his local diner, it takes him a minute to recognize her as an employee of the real estate office he¿s been monitoring. Not a believer in coincidence, Mal decides a closer look at the short brunette might be warranted. It will be the first, but certainly not the last time, he finds himself coming to her rescue.Kimeo Lowe leads a pretty quiet existence, which is why, when she ends up a witness to a crime, her curiosity into her boss¿s suspected shady dealings gets kicked into high gear. She may not be the most sociable of people, but she¿s always been independent and industrious, so when an opportunity to dig a little deeper arises, she doesn¿t think twice. It would seem that this time she¿s bitten off a bit more than she can chew, and when a freakishly tall Native American Adonis intervenes not just once, she decides sleuthing may be best left to professionals. But it¿s a bit too late.Just when life has settled into a comfortable routine, Kim finds herself dealing with not just one, but two threats on her life. With every turn there are new challenges to face, and Mal is not about to let her face them alone. Not even when he turns out to be no match for her most dangerous enemy.

More often than not, Clint Mason has his foot firmly wedged in his mouth, which tends to get him in plenty of hot water with the ladies. Although his laid back good ole¿ Southern charm does not fly far with the female population of Cedar Tree, the big burly contractor hides his dark side well.The only one Beth Franklin allows herself to rely on is Beth, and so far that has served her well. Just when her son disappears after dropping his little guy off on her doorstep, her life seems to spiral out of control. For the first time ever, fearing for his safety, the fiercely independent waitress is forced to be on the receiving end of a helping hand. That¿s not easy for her, especially since the shovel-sized hand belongs to a man whose approach has run hot and cold the last year, leaving her feeling off balance. With a steady and commanding force, he exposes her softer side, while doing everything he can to keep her and those close to her safe.

Patience has always been Caleb Whitetail's strength. Quiet and unassuming is what you see with the GFI investigator, but the blood boils hot right under the surface. He kept his distance for years only to see the woman who has held his attention almost lose her life not just once, but twice. He is done standing in the shadows.Katie Acker, once a tough and athletic security specialist now struggles daily to walk. The closest to family she has are her colleagues at GFI. Especially the man who saved her life and always has her back. So when she unwittingly becomes the focus of a Mexican cartel, it¿s no big surprise she finds him right by her side. With the combustive change in their deepening bond, Katie and Caleb do not see the oncoming danger - until it surrounds them.

Arlene Bowers is as tough as nails. She has survived a less than perfect marriage, managing to move past it to run her own diner. Her abrasive exterior has always been a way for her to hide behind the darkness and pain that she has endured, but a recent, violent attack and several disturbing phone calls have that tight hold on her emotions wavering. Seb Griffin showed up in Cedar Tree eight months ago and was hired on at Arlene's Diner as a cook. An ex-con with secrets of his own, Seb walks a fine line. Since he began working at the diner, he's developed feelings for his fierce, stubborn boss, and the need to keep his distance from her, to protect her, is a daily struggle. When it appears that Arlene's past has come back, rearing its ugly head while her defenses are low, Seb steps up and claims responsibility for Arlene, praying that he can keep her safe from whatever is coming her way.

Since moving to beautiful Cedar Tree, Colorado, Emma Young, mother of one adult daughter, has worked from home doing some online bookkeeping and baking for her best friend's diner to supplement her disability pension. Life has been pretty good, that is until she received a strange phone call that starts an alarming chain of events. Investigator Gus Flemming is hot on the trail of a bail skip with organized crime connections that bring him to Cedar Tree. Once there, the focus of his investigation lands squarely on the gently rounded shoulders of a vivacious red haired Emma, whose physical limitations have done nothing to damped her zest for life. When it becomes clear that Emma is at risk, Gus does't hesitate to step in and protect her. Call it a job with some very hot benefits......

The first book in a new series of standalone novels featuring Navy SEALs, from New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 18 contemporary romance titles.

All's fair in love and football.

"e;A page-turner with a kicker at the end-you can't ask for anything better. Intricately plotted and full of character, this one is a great ride that burns with the intensity of a California wildfire."e;-Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestsellerThe dry season has hit the Inland Empire of California, depleting the ponds and revealing the muddy grave of Paul Dwyer. From his mansion on the hill, Dwyer lorded over Los Colmas, a small town that he aspired to make big by building mansions for wealthy LA commuters. Some viewed him as a savior, providing construction jobs for locals. Others believed he was ruining their beautiful, close-knit town.But who was angry enough to murder him?Local cop Ron Starke is overwhelmed by the list of suspects and plagued by a difficult captain who is demanding results. Starke investigates Paul Dwyer's dirty money and handshake deals gone wrong, but the name at the top of the suspect list is the most intriguing, and chilling.The developer wasn't the only one with secrets; his widow Shelby has kept her own for decades, none more harrowing than the horrific abuse she and her daughter endured at the hands of Dwyer. And none more volatile than what she knows but must hide about Paul's murder.As the season's wildfires intensify to historic levels and surge towards Los Colmas, Starke must discover who killed Dwyer before all the evidence burnsand the whole town is erased."e;Combustion is exactly what I love in a mystery-fast as a bullet and bristling with suspense. Part Hitchcock, part 'Law and Order,' all terrific."e;-T. Jefferson Parker, New York Times bestselling author of The Room of White Fire

Fans of Melinda Leign and Jana DeLeon will love the continuation of Jula Kent's New York Times and USA Today bestselling series.

Fans of Jay Crownover will love this story about two people trying to overcome their addictions together.

Fans of Tammara Webber's EASY will love this book about two college students who use their addictions to escape their screwed up world.

All's fair in love and football.

Were you ever advised to "just relax" before making a big speech? Don''t. From Texas A&M professor and celebrity advisor, Dr. John Eliot, this insightful guide takes a sledgehammer to what most of us think we know about doing our best. Eliot explains how mainstream psychology moves us in the wrong direction when it comes to stress management and performance enhancement; techniques like visualization and goal setting, based on pseudoscience rather than empirical evidence, often get in our way rather than propel us forward. Drawing on field-tested experiments and extensive research in neuropsychology, Eliot shares why these "common sense" strategies tend to come up short for the majority of people--and how, instead, great accomplishments are more likely to result from "Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket", "Thinking Like a Squirrel", and "Embracing Butterflies As a Good Thing". These counterintuitive practices not only trigger your full natural talent, but also teach you how to thrive under pressure, not dread it. OVERACHIEVEMENT incorporates Eliot''s work with Fortune 500 companies, Olympic athletes, renowned surgeons, military pilots, and Grammy-winning musicians, providing you with a powerful combination of inspiring stories and life-changing tools, offering the skills needed to overcome stress and rise above your peers in the boardroom, on the playing field, or in the normal day-to-day of life.

This second standalone globe-hopping thriller in the Executive Series finds Secret Service Agent Scott Roarke confronted with Russian spycraft, murder in the White House, and a frenzy fueled by the country's leading hate talk radio personality. "e;As topical as tomorrow's Internet blog...fast-paced, with vivid characters and a plot right off the front pages. Surprises you on every page. A winner."e;-LARRY BOND, New York Times bestselling author of Artic Gambit The terrorists who came within a heartbeat of undermining the presidency of the United States in Executive Actions are back in Executive Treason with a new-and deadlier-plot to destabilize the U.S. government. It begins with the mugging and murder of a female White House staffer. Secret Service Agent Scott Roarke discovers the larger truth: the murder was committed by his secret nemesis, the mysterious assassin who had stayed one step ahead of him during the presidential campaign. This time, Roarke has found clues about the assassin's past that give him the tools he needs to hunt the hunter and also silence a popular hate talk radio host dividing the country. But the clues can only go so far. Roarke needs all his skill and a huge amount of luck if he's going to catch his quarry. "e;More chilling than science fiction. Gary Grossman shows how the media itself can become a weapon of mass destruction. You'll never listen to talk radio again without a shiver going down your spine."e;-GARRY GOLDMAN, executive producer of Minority Report and screenwriter for Navy SEALs and Total Recall

The wild, combative inside story of the most stunning upset in the history of presidential elections: Harry Truman's 1948 victory over Tom Dewey. "Outstanding. . . . by far the best yet about the fateful [1948] election." -Minneapolis Star-Tribune"Coherent, compelling. . . . A skillful, authoritative investigation." -Kirkus Reviews

Award-winning historian David Pietrusza's hard-edged account of the 1960 Presidential Campaign-the bare-knuckle politics of the primaries, the party conventions' backroom dealings, the unprecedented television debates, along with hot-button of race, religion, and foreign policy. And, at the center of it all, three future presidents-LBJ, JFK, and Nixon.