The Elegant Out by Elizabeth Bartasius follows thirty-six-year-old Elizabeth as she juggles between her obsession with having another child and finally writing a novel. Once upon a time, she had dreamed of becoming a writer, but now, when she could actually work toward that dream,...

Destiny's Designs by Regina Andrews is a hope-filled Christian contemporary story that follows renowned interior designer, Lisa Machon as she learns to become vulnerable and love again. Tremendous tragedy has left Lisa in need of control of everything around her. She has experienced admirable career...

Maggie is a feisty, funny, mixed-up, stressed-out woman and the star of After Happily Ever After by Leslie A. Rasmussen. Maggie is forty-five, dealing with her only daughter, Gia, going off to college, and the fact that she has been out of the workforce since...

Open Heart is a work of fiction written in the literary style by author Gregory D. Williams. Self-described as a poignant and gripping historical novel about the enduring power of love, the work is intended for mature reading audiences due to some very moderate scenes...

Abigail Walker lived on the streets for nine months between 1986 and 1987. This homeless protagonist in Connie Chappell’s Summers Only is on the run from herself. Little did she know that one fateful day in July she would meet the altruistic Frank Cordell, a...

The River Jewel: A Letter Series Novella by Kathleen Shoop is a wonderful historical drama romance that takes place in Des Moines, Iowa in the mid-nineteenth century. Part of what is clearly a larger series of stories involving this family, The River Jewel focuses on...

Harvest Moon by Jenny Knipfer is one of the best books I have read in 2020. In fact, it is probably one of the best historical fiction novels I have ever read. I have come away deep in thought, feeling somewhat like I’ve had a...

A Twist of Lemon: 100 Curious Stories in Exactly 100 Words by Arlene Duane Hemingway is a cleverly written collection of complete tales. Too many to list here, each story has its own merit, ranging from comedic to tragic. This happened to be my first...

The Valley Iris is the first book in A Lost Pharaoh Chronicles Prequel Collection by Lauren Lee Merewether. Tey, daughter of Rai, has envisioned her future for a long time. She imagines herself as a good wife to Woser, son of Theshen and Senisonbe. She...

Oleander: Memories Are Deleted in Space is a work of fiction in the science fiction, interpersonal drama, and mystery sub-genres, and was penned by author Ryan Armstrong. Written for adult audiences due to mature themes and scenes, we find ourselves with a very interesting protagonist...