Books published by publisher Olive Street Press

The Harrisons Box Set: 3 unputdownable, sizzling contemporary romance novels in 1 fabulous boxed set. Find out why legions of readers have fallen in love with award-winning author Alexa Bloom's stunning contemporary romance series!ONCE IN A BIG DREAMAfter 5 long years inside, Joe Harrison is finally about to taste the freedom he's been dreaming about for so long, except that the outside world doesn't exactly look too kindly on ex-cons. Now, he's keeping his head down at Keeneland trying to stay out of trouble--except trouble finds him in the form of Rose Parmenter.Rose's perfectly ordered life is bubbling along very nicely. Except for the fact that she hates her mother's endless snobby society lunches, she'd rather be a photographer than an accountant and she doesn't love her successful businessman fiancé, Geoffrey. When her photography group heads to Keeneland one day, a chance encounter with gorgeous stablehand Joe, sends their lives skittering in a direction that neither one of them could have imagined. But even as they dream of what could be, the shadows of Joe's violent childhood are about to explode into their lives with savage fury.ONCE IN A BLUE KENTUCKY MOONTatum O'Connor thought she'd found her happy ever after with the guy of her dreams—but now her life is more like a waking nightmare than the fairy tale ending she'd dreamed of. Fleeing for her life, she winds up at enchanting Lockwood Farm—the place she'd always dreamed of as a kid, only to find that dealing with Lockwood's good-looking but cocky owner Blake Harrison, is a whole lot more than she bargained for. When her presence is unexpectedly discovered, events take a swift and ugly turn.Blake Harrison's relentless hard work turned his late father’s legacy Lockwood Farm, in the heart of bluegrass Kentucky, into a thriving five-star racehorse training facility—until a freak run of bad luck pushed it to the verge of bankruptcy. But even as his cherished family farm plunges further into debt, Blake finds himself magnetically drawn to the enigmatic new stable-hand with the endless doe-eyes. After a passionate waterfall encounter, Tatum's tangled web of secrets starts to unravel and Blake is rocked by the discovery of a devastating secret that leaves him with an impossible choice: does he try and save the family farm he cherishes...or the woman he’s come to love?ONCE IN A NEW YORK MINUTELaura Harrison is reeling from a failed marriage and a failed business - and the humiliation of her New York days still burns like it was yesterday. Drowning herself in work at the family's Kentucky thoroughbred farm has helped keep her demons at bay, but when her sister unexpectedly turns up from Manhattan, the mysterious letter she delivers forces Laura back to the city she swore she'd never return to.Back in New York, Laura's conniving ex-husband swipes the rug out from under her all over again and she decides to leave the treacherous NYC fashion scene once and for all. Only a chance encounter with old family friend—tall, handsome Marcus, has her thinking twice. She soon finds herself falling for her cute new roomie and his adorable young son, but when the fashion sharks start to circle again and Laura turns to the one guy she thought she could count on - can she survive the worst betrayal of them all?Read the whole series and fall in love with The HarrisonsOnce In A Big DreamOnce In A Blue Kentucky Moon (National Readers Choice Award Winner)Once In A New York MinuteOnce In A Nashville NightOnce In A Cape Cod Summer“Alexa Bloom draws you into her richly compelling world of characters so seductively, you'll be rooting for Tatum and Blake like you've known them your whole life. Perfect, heart-melting romance!” ~ 5 stars, Romance RocksFans of Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery, Nora Roberts and Inglath Cooper will enjoy these heartwarming romances from award winning author Alexa Bloom.

Jaden Toussaint is a five year-old who knows it all. I mean, really knows it all. Animal Scientist. Great Debater. Master of the art of ninja dancing. There’s nothing Jaden Toussaint can’t do. This time there is an alien invasion at school. (They may look like caterpillars, but you can never be too safe.) Our hero must use all his super-powered brain power to save the people and (possible) aliens from each other! Jaden Toussaint, the Greatest is a series of chapter books that kids and parents love. Kids love the awesome brain power and ninja dance moves of a superhero as real as they are. Parents appreciate the author's humor, but they love watching their kids-- even reluctant readers-- keep turning pages. Jaden Toussaint is the new definition of cool.

Question: What's a five-year old genius' worst nightmare? Answer: Another five-year-old genius. Jaden Toussaint, 5 year-old scientist and all around cool dude, has finally met his match. His cousin Muffin is every bit as epic as he is--maybe more! Will Jaden Toussaint keep his cool? Will life as we know it end as a result? Will anyone ever eat his Super Sneaky Seven Fruit Fruit Salad Muffins? Find out in Episode 3: Muffin Wars. Fans of Junie B. Jones, the Magic Tree House, Dan Gutman, and Franny K. Stein will love the Jaden Toussaint series of illustrated chapter books. They are hilarious and empowering for kids and grown-ups alike. Get your copy today. #SmartistheNewCool Book Contains: Science? Check. Jokes? Check. Great hair? Check. Seriously awesome illustrations? Check.

Amanda is going to be a contestant on television’s hottest new game show for kids, Battle of the Brainiacs. The competition will be fierce, especially because the opposing team will be led by Gabe, her soul mate from Nerd Camp. Determined to win, Amanda fills her team with the smartest girls she knows: Jenny, her best friend from camp, and Ty, the cool new girl from school. But not everything goes according to plan. Jenny’s too busy to prepare, their practice session goes horribly awry, and Ty is so mysteriously aloof, Amanda doesn’t know if she can count on her to even show up the day of the battle. Ready or not, it’s lights, camera, action—girls versus boys on live TV. Which team will be Best of the Brainiacs?

Nadia Knox knows all about secrets, but nothing has prepared her for what the Eye of Zinnia will reveal! (Ages 8-12) For as long as she can remember, Nadia and her younger brother, Chris, have been tagging along with their parents as they travel the world searching for the untold stories of ancient societies, including the Kamju, a civilization hidden deep in the wilds of Uganda. Nadia knows how important this discovery could be to her parents, but she can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong. After all, wouldn’t there be more than legends and whispers of magic if the Kamju actually wanted to be found? Young readers and parents alike will love the Eye of Zinnia’s combination of magic, action, and exploration. Get a copy today.

Psychedelics for spiritual, therapeutic, and problem-solving use • Presents practices for safe and successful psychedelic voyages, including the benefits of having a guide and how to be a guide • Reviews the value of psychedelics for healing and self-discovery as well as how LSD has facilitated scientific and technical problem-solving • Reveals how microdosing (ultr-low doeses) improve cognitive functioning, emotional balance, and physical stamina • This year 600,000 people in the U.S. alone will try LSD for the the first time, joining the 23 million who have already experimented with this substance Called “America’s wisest and most respected authority on psychedelics and their use,” James Fadiman has been involved with psychedelic research since the 1960s. In this guide to the immediate and long-term effects of psychedelic use for spiritual (high dose), therapeutic (moderate dose), and problem-solving (low dose and microdose) purposes, Fadiman outlines best practices for safe, sacred entheogenic voyages learned through his more than 40 years of experience--from the benefits of having a sensitive guide during a session (and how to be one) to the importance of the setting and pre-session intention. Fadiman reviews the newest as well as the neglected research into the psychotherapeutic value of visionary drug use for increased personal awareness and a host of serious medical conditions, including his recent study of the reasons for and results of psychedelic use among hundreds of students and professionals. He reveals new uses for LSD and other psychedelics, including microdosing, extremely low doses, for improved cognitive functioning and emotional balance. Cautioning that psychedelics are not for everyone, he dispels the myths and misperceptions about psychedelics circulating in textbooks and clinics as well as on the internet. Exploring the life-changing experiences of Ram Dass, Timothy Leary, Aldous Huxley, and Huston Smith as well as Francis Crick and Steve Jobs, Fadiman shows how psychedelics, used wisely, can lead not only to healing but also to scientific breakthroughs and spiritual epiphanies.

Giant Afro. Even Bigger Brain. Jaden Toussaint, 5 year-old scientist and all around cool dude, can tackle any problem with his super-powered brain power. This time our hero must survive all alone with only his mother, father, and all his friends to keep him company when his sister goes to sleep-away camp. Sissy being gone is bad enough, but now that she is, who will protect him from...The Swamp Thing? Jaden Toussaint, the Greatest is a series of chapter books that kids and parents love. Kids love the awesome brain power and ninja dance moves of a superhero as real as they are. Parents appreciate the author's humor, but they love watching their kids-- even reluctant readers-- keep turning pages. Fans ofJunie B. Jones, the Magic Tree House, Dan Gutman, Ivy and Bean, and Franny K. Stein will lovethe Jaden Toussaint series of illustrated chapter books. They are hilarious andempowering for kids and grown-ups alike. Get your copy today.

Giant Afro. Even Bigger Brain. Jaden Toussaint is a five-year-old who knows it all. I mean, really knows it all. Animal Scientist. Great Debater. Master of the art of ninja dancing. There’s nothing Jaden Toussaint can’t do. This time our hero is on a quest—a star quest. JT wants to get a million likes so he can be a famous animal explorer who teaches kids stuff on tv (and possibly Broadway). Unfortunately, his parents won’t let him post a video. How can he get a million likes if he can’t even post a video? Never fear. Jaden Toussaint always has a plan, and you can read all about it in Episode 5: Mission Star-Power. Fans of Junie B. Jones, the Magic Tree House, Dan Gutman, and Franny K. Stein will love the Jaden Toussaint series of illustrated chapter books. They are hilarious and empowering for kids and grown-ups alike. Get your copy today.

The most comprehensive guide to the botany, history, distribution, and cultivation of all known psychoactive plants• Examines 414 psychoactive plants and related substances• Explores how using psychoactive plants in a culturally sanctioned context can produce important insights into the nature of reality• Contains 797 color photographs and 645 black-and-white illustrationsIn the traditions of every culture, plants have been highly valued for their nourishing, healing, and transformative properties. The most powerful plants--those known to transport the human mind into other dimensions of consciousness--have traditionally been regarded as sacred. In The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants Christian Rätsch details the botany, history, distribution, cultivation, and preparation and dosage of more than 400 psychoactive plants. He discusses their ritual and medicinal usage, cultural artifacts made from these plants, and works of art that either represent or have been inspired by them. The author begins with 168 of the most well-known psychoactives--such as cannabis, datura, and papaver--then presents 133 lesser known substances as well as additional plants known as “legal highs,” plants known only from mythological contexts and literature, and plant products that include substances such as ayahuasca, incense, and soma. The text is lavishly illustrated with 797 color photographs--many of which are from the author’s extensive fieldwork around the world--showing the people, ceremonies, and art related to the ritual use of the world’s sacred psychoactives.

The laugh-out-loud, award-winnning NERD CAMP series continues in bite-size NERD CAMP Briefs!Nikhil should be excited about the Summer Center for Gifted Enrichment winter retreat. It’s supposed to be a weekend of learning and fun with his best friends, Wesley and Gabe. But his mischievous little sister, Monishah, is attending the retreat too, and it’s Nikhil’s responsibility to keep her from causing trouble. Then Mo plans something that could get them both kicked out of Nerd Camp forever. What’s the world’s most cautious camper to do? Break as many rules as necessary, just to be safe.

WINNER - NATIONAL READERS CHOICE AWARDS“This deeply moving story of heart-stopping emotion and richly compelling characters will keep you up long into the night.” ~ Romance SecretTatum O'Connor is a woman in danger. She thought she'd found her happy ever after with the guy of her dreams—but now her life is more like a waking nightmare than the fairy tale ending she'd dreamed of. Fleeing for her life, she winds up at enchanting Lockwood Farm—the place she'd always dreamed of as a kid, only to find that dealing with Lockwood's good-looking but cocky owner Blake Harrison, is a whole lot more than she bargained for. When her presence is unexpectedly discovered, events take a swift and ugly turn.Blake Harrison's relentless hard work turned his late father’s legacy Lockwood Farm, in the heart of bluegrass Kentucky, into a thriving five-star racehorse training facility—until a freak run of bad luck pushed it to the verge of bankruptcy. But even as his cherished family farm plunges further into debt, Blake finds himself magnetically drawn to the enigmatic new stable-hand with the endless doe-eyes. After a passionate waterfall encounter, Tatum's tangled web of secrets starts to unravel and Blake is rocked by the discovery of a devastating secret that leaves him with an impossible choice: does he try and save the family farm he cherishes...or the woman he’s come to love?Readers are loving Alexa Bloom's inspirational stories:“Alexa Bloom draws you into her compelling world of characters so seductively, you'll be rooting for Tatum and Blake like you've known them your whole life. Perfect, heart-melting romance!” ~ 5 stars, Romance Rocks“Blake and Tatum's love story really touched me. There were some hard times for Tatum - but she's a survivor. I could identify with so much of what she went through. I just love books that touch the heart. You won't be disappointed. A must read.” ~ 5 stars, Avid Reader, Amazon"Bloom delivers authentic characters and a heart-grabbing tale that won't let readers go until the very end." ~ Tea & RomanceFind out why legions of fans made bestselling Once In A Blue Kentucky Moon a National Readers Choice and fall in love with The Harrisons today.THE HARRISONSOnce In A Big Dream (Prequel)Once In A Blue Kentucky MoonOnce In A New York MinuteOnce In A Nashville NightOnce In A Cape Cod SummerFans of Happily Inc., the Ransom Canyon series and Debbie Macomber's Dakota series will enjoy this inspirational story of hitting rock bottom and finding love when you least expect it.

Nadia Knox knows all about secrets, but nothing has prepared her for what the Eye of Zinnia will reveal!(Ages 8-12)For as long as she can remember, Nadia and her younger brother, Chris, have been tagging along with their parents as they travel the world searching for the untold stories of ancient societies. This summer is different, though. This summer, her parents and their research partners, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes, are angling to win the world-famous F.I.S.H. Prize for Finding Inaccuracies in Science and History. With competition fierce and only a few months left until the finalists are chosen, it’ll take the whole team to uncover something truly remarkable: the Kamju, a civilization hidden deep in the wilds of Uganda. Some people believe the Kamju, known for their powerful magic, are not real. Nadia’s parents think they can find them. Nadia knows how important this discovery could be to her parents, but she can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong. After all, wouldn’t there be more than legends and whispers if the Kamju actually wanted to be found? And why are her parents being so secretive about their plans—if they find the Kamju, what happens next? Things go from weird to worse when they meet their mysterious new tour guide, Bantu. Nadia just knows that he’s hiding secrets of his own, and she’s determined to find out what they are.Young readers and parents alike will love the Eye of Zinnia’s combination of magic, action, and exploration. Get a copy today.