Meet Me at Lanikai Beach by Susan Jean Ricci is a heartwarming romance that feels authentic, from the characters to the setting and the vibe. The author presents two genuinely flawed characters and their loneliness and develops a plot that beautifully explores their emotions and...

In Margarita and the Hired Gun, Patti Sherry-Crews creates a contradictory atmosphere of urgency and a slow-burning romance. The threat of death and violence is ever-present, yet the romance unfolds with deliberate restraint. From the moment Margarita McIntosh meets Rafferty, she feels a stirring, despite...

Me and Matilda: Across Australia by Mary Seaton is a delightful yarn that takes readers back to a simpler and harsher time, across the vast expanses of the Australian outback. Wally has returned from the war and is trying to settle back into life on...

Mondays Forever by Ron Young is simply a beautiful love story that stands the test of time, defies social conventions, and goes beyond to create a legacy that touches countless lives, opening doors of opportunity for many to dream, grow, and thrive. Jessica and Rachel...

Mountain View by Otis West is a literary coming-of-age novel steeped in nostalgia and quiet melancholy, set in 1980s suburban California. Returning home for the summer after his first year at Berkeley, Colin finds himself adrift in a sea of fading friendships, unresolved feelings, and...

Missing From Me by Kathleen Stone is a moving coming-of-age novel set in the summer of 1975, where two emotionally isolated children form a deep, life-altering bond. We’re with Daisy Nicolazzi, who is fifteen and burdened by body image issues and family pressures. She finds...

Mrs. Kaplan and the Matzoh Ball of Death by Mark Reutlinger is a pleasantly surprising gem, like discovering your favorite grandma moonlights as a detective. While the cover hints at what is to come, I was delighted that I had underestimated Mrs. Kaplan’s sharp detective...

Mysteries of the Heart by Beatrice Bancroft is a fast-paced romance that unfolds like a heartwarming poem: tender, passionate, funny, and beautifully written. Ada Montgomery and her daughter, Felicity, have just moved to California after a devastating loss. This is their chance for a new...

Mender of Monsters is the sixth book in The Book of Roses series by Kelly River. The story follows Sister Hazel, an infirmarer at Wrenvale Abbey, whose peaceful life is shattered when the notorious Red Roger, a feared barbarian and war criminal, comes to her...

Miss Bristol Rents a Room by Tom Hoffman is an inventive and charming historical fantasy that weaves time travel, memory, and identity into a delightful narrative set against the backdrop of modern-day Brooklyn. Known for his imaginative storytelling in series like The Translucent Boy and...