Got You by Erik Therme revolves around Leah Chapman, a woman grappling with her half-sister Amanda's sudden death. Right before Amanda's passing, she confides in Leah that her young son (Drew) is in danger. Before long, Leah's life is pulled into a roller-coaster ride of...

Heavy Sky by Alex O. Harb begins with Toryn Skyheart of the Windclaw Tribe setting out to restore a failing islet, through skies and icy terrain, to recover a vital heartstone. On a separate course, Lina Ryven survives the destruction of her aircraft, forming a...

Shades of Yellow by Wendy J. Dunn explores the theme of betrayal through the experiences of Lucy Ellis, a protagonist who discovers renewed purpose in writing while confronting a life-threatening illness. Lucy isolates herself from others, reasoning that her impending mortality will soon separate her...

Lunch Tales: Teagan by Lucille Guarino is the second in a projected four-book series on sisters in a small-town suburb of New York City. The setting is contemporary, and the story covers a dramatic one-year-or-so period in Teagan’s life. She is an educated woman in...

In Ponytail by Caitlin K. Murphy, Amanda Greene is the newest and only female detective in the Oakville Police Department. An assault incident in a local park prompts Amanda to investigate. The nature of the attack appears to be personal, as the victim’s ponytail was...

What would you do if you could live your life over? What changes would you make? They’re the questions Diana Penn asks herself at 80 years old, when an unexploded WWII bomb goes off, sending her back in time to 1944. She opens her eyes...

The Belly of the Anaconda by C. Arthur Ellis, Jr. blends history and fiction, offering a vivid portrait of New Orleans during the Civil War. The story focuses on Rachel Durand, a widow whose life has been shattered by war. As Union troops take control...

K.M. Huber's Call of the Owl Woman carries readers into ancient Peru among the Nasca people. Patya, the protagonist, is a 15-year-old girl caught between her personal desires and her duty to her people. As drought engulfs her homeland, Patya's people begin to turn on...

Wayward: The Valley War by Antonio Journie is book one in the Wayward Series. Journie holds readers’ attention with great one-liners, equally dark and compelling characters, and heavy moments that add depth and symmetry to the story. I finished reading Wayward in a few days...

Prayers on the Shower Door by Phyllis McNaughton follows Therese, a woman determined to recover her lost childhood memories. On the surface, she has built a beautiful life for herself. She has a secure marriage to Paul, a great job as a social worker, and...