It’s August 2017, and Gabriel, a successful book editor living in Chicago, is on his way to Bogota, Colombia. He’s just suffered a personal loss and needs to get away. His decision to spend some time with his ex-boyfriend Diego proves to be a mistake:...

Return to the Town Beneath the Christmas Tree: Twisted Family Holidays is a holiday-themed novella for young adults and preteens written by J.R. Wirth. While this year’s Christmas cheer was still subdued in a big way by the deaths of Jacob and his mom, there...

Returning to Center: A Collection of Stories, Vignettes, and Thoughts is a work of fiction in the anthology, martial arts, and spirituality subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Billy Ironcrane. In this collection of intricately...

Revenge is Sweet (A Samantha Church Mystery) by Betta Ferrendelli is, as the title suggests, a gripping mystery. Samantha Church and her publisher Wilson Cole Jr. are kidnapped by drug dealers seeking revenge because Samantha had ruined their smuggling operations. They are taken to an...

Rhythm and Design: A Platinum Chocolate Romance by Long Temple is an inspiring love story that follows Claire Baldwin, a talented aspiring architect on a journey of legacy and self-discovery, and Oliver Graham, a soulful musician. Claire's and Oliver's families have been friends for years,...

Ride into Romance by Karen Black is a sweet romance revolving around horses. Maggie is a successful and up-and-coming rider on the rodeo and quarter-horse racing circuit. She has a special way with horses like few others and can seem to coax the best from...

Ride On! Dame Sarah Storey’s Extraordinary Journey of Triumph by S. A. Sterling is a biography of Dame Sarah Storey, a Paralympic champion who has the use of only one hand and overcame adversity and challenges, including bullying, an eating disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome....

Losing a loved one is never easy. It's a particularly difficult tragedy to get over when you're young and impressionable. Based on a true story, RIP Corey: My Friend Died and It Sucks! by Chris Buchanan is the tale of a high school senior named...

Ripple in the Sea by Charley Pearson is the story of Kristy Hara, a Japanese-American girl who is trying to redeem her family name, only to find that it is far too dangerous and hard for a young girl like her. Kristy has never enjoyed...

Rise: A Blood Inheritance Novel is a dark fantasy novel for young and new adults written by M. Ainihi. Amanda’s dad always dreamed up the most amazing hiking weekend adventures for the two of them, and she was sure this Saturday’s trip would be no...

River's Reach is a captivating novel by David Scott Richardson that depicts the coming-of-age journey of a high school student named Alex Haugen amidst the fish conflicts in the Pacific Northwest. He faces a difficult decision between his passion for fishing and his responsibility to...

Robotics for Writers author August Niehaus has been involved in the tech industry as a designer for conversational interfaces. She is knowledgeable and even authoritative when discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) is used for language, communications, and writing. In this book, the author enumerates and...

Roobala Take Me Home by Jeffrey Penn May is a science fiction novel that blends humor, romance, and adventure as it follows Jesse Enoob, a repo man for the WACOFF Corporation. What begins as a routine tuba repossession spirals into a galactic quest filled with...

Root-to-Rise by Chandra Lynn discusses how her childhood shaped the life framework she later organized into the Root-to-Rise system. She then goes on to talk about her moves across states and work in multiple industries, followed by her observations about how her habits influenced decisions...

Runebound by Alessa M. Norwen is the story of a culture torn between its pagan roots and Catholicism. Milena is a princess of Mecklenburg, where the old pagan gods are banished by the Church, but their beliefs and rituals are still secretly practiced. Milena’s parents...

Kitty Arceneaux has a realistic, God-centered view of marriage. In Ruth Ready, she shares her insights on how God designed marriage as a union--how it adds value and enriches the lives of spouses. The book is a no-nonsense response to women who expect too much...

As Kitty Arceneaux points out in Ruth Ready, Titus 2:4 commands the older women to teach the younger how to love their husbands. Kitty has taken this command to heart and produced an audiobook that is chock full of advice for women. If a woman...

Sam in the Clouds by Cameron De Jong is inspired by the profound connection the author shared with his sister and their first and most beloved dog, Sam. Days after Sam is buried, William sees a dog's head nestled in the curve of a billowing...

In Same Red Dirt by Pat Conrad, follow the adventures of one man as he gives up his career and life in the United States, and travels to Australia. He has no definite plan when he arrives. He takes everything in his stride and recounts...

Whether you're a parent or a teacher, it's your responsibility to teach basic financial literacy to teenagers so they can pursue a life of success and fulfillment without financial constraints. In a world mired in financial turmoil, Savage Teen Money Skills is the teenager's guide...

Saving Cottonwood by Lisa Page follows a recently divorced middle school librarian named Iris, who was seeking a fresh start in an old adobe house near the bosque. This landscape of cottonwood trees and winding riverbanks seems to hum with its own quiet spirit. In...

Season of Hope is the first book in The Seasons Series by Sara Jane Jacobs. Jessica Armstrong and her seven-year-old son flee their home in New York City, escaping her abusive and alcoholic husband to seek sanctuary in the small town of Nathan's Mountain. Upon...

The second banana means someone in any field in a key supporting role or position in a company, project, or organization. They handle the details, execution, and day-to-day management, allowing the number one to be the upfront visionary of the organization. Second bananas are highly...

Secret of the Sea Legumes by L J L is a children’s book focusing on the importance of environmental conservation. Lila loves fishing with her grandfather, but on this particular day, she is very excited because Grandpa Finn will show her the sea legumes, the...

Seed of Dragons: Surviving an Empire Undone is a work of fiction in the action, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Billy Ironcrane. The book tells two stories: the first is about the...

Sentience Hazard is a work of fiction in the science fiction, techno-thriller, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience as it contains some mild violence and sexual references. Penned by author Alexandru Czimbor, the story is set in...

David Rice delivers a climate-centric anthology of original pieces of poetry in his book, Sequelae. The compilation combines both prose and poetry verses which, for clarity, are not the same thing, and breathes life into the messaging. The book states that the formatting is inspired...

Sharp Turns Ahead: Ventures Beyond the Beaten Path by Daniel P. Douglas is a curated collection of short fiction spanning speculative futures, quiet human moments, moral puzzles, and imaginative what-ifs. Organized into four sections, the book guides readers through stories that range from science fiction...

Shifting to Black by Barb Shadow is a paranormal tale like no other. New Castle Asylum was abandoned many years ago and has now been renovated. Called Forest View, it is a complex of apartments. The caretaker/manager, Joe Paine, has found an Ouija board on...

Sicilian Seductions by Sophia Elan is a slice-of-life drama novel that follows a woman's journey of self-discovery. Haunted by her past and recent broken marriage, Sofia undertakes a trip to the picturesque locales of the Mediterranean in Sicily, Italy, hoping to find joy in her...

I love technothrillers, and Singularity Point by Mark Hacker was an absolute treat for me with its cyber warfare and AI. A groundbreaking neural experiment goes wrong, and the result is catastrophic: a monster comes to life. After the terrible event in Austin, everyone hoped...

Song of the Cardinal by Cynthia Waine Brandt is one of the best memoirs I have read in many years, handling loss and grief with a unique beauty of prose and ingenuity of thought. The author narrates her journey through grief after the sudden loss...

Songweaver Lost by David E. Gaston drew me into the story from the first page. Twelve-year-old Jessica Blackwater has more to deal with than the typical middle schooler. One morning, while struggling with her anger, she decides to skip the bus and walk to school....

Soul Hoppers by Laura Clementz begins with the citizens of Atril and Treaton on the brink of war. Refugees pour into Kapra as Atrilians surround the city of Ecrad. Amid the tension, two soul hoppers transition to new bodies. One hopper makes the move to...

Soul Mates: Path to a Praying Partnership by Mary T. Portzen and Nick J. Portzen is a study guide that emphasizes the transformative power of prayer in marriage. The authors share the story of how they met through a divine connection, guided by the Holy...

In Pafel Dubois’s Spark Chase, Jace Jinks Keller lives on Helix Seven, where he keeps a hidden fragment of a wormhole known as the Spark that maintains a telepathic link with him. When armed operatives breach his quarters and take the Spark, Jace sees the...

Spectrums of Romance and Redemption by John Lambert explores the complex intersections of faith, love, and personal growth through the story of high school senior William Taylor and his relationships with four young women. Set against a backdrop of Christian faith and moral questioning, the...

Splendor: An Anthology of Love in All Its Forms by the Writing Heights Writers Association is a collection—72 pieces in total—that really pushes back against the clichéd "happily ever after" trope. It is a collection of short stories, essays, and poetry that shows love in...

Spooks and Growls by Daniel Green is a charming monster-themed story that children and parents can enjoy together. A little girl waits at the window and makes sure that the doors are locked, as she knows that a variety of spooks and growls are heading...

Staccato Passage by Joslyn Chase is a gripping espionage thriller that follows Riley Forte, a concert pianist turned spy-in-training, as she faces a criminal mastermind. Recruited by a covert security firm, Riley enters an elite spy school in Bavaria. However, a shocking discovery challenges her...