Marigold Downe by Kyra Blackwell is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the life of a young woman navigating the complexities of societal expectations, family obligations, and personal identity. Set in the late 19th century, the novel follows Marigold as she embarks on...

The Sureness of Horses by Kevin Arnold begins with Wade Middleton, who connects with seatmate Diana Buchanan on a flight. Diana and Wade begin to meet socially, but Diana is married and unwilling to leave. Meanwhile, Wade learns about layoffs at his workplace, which adds...

Mitch Engel’s Looking Back on Tomorrow is a gripping narrative that explores personal tragedy during a global catastrophe. The protagonist, Josh Chandler, a former news anchor, undergoes a profound transformation after losing his fiancée in a mass shooting. His grief propels him into a career...

Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne by Charles MacDuff Westerman follows Pastor Chuck Westerman as he confronts a brain tumor diagnosis while supporting Luke Bainbridge, whose wife, Paige, is battling terminal cancer. Chuck has difficulty with his illness, occasionally using humor to cope, and delivers a heartfelt...

In the Family Way by Jacqueline Smith is a literary fiction novel set in the 1920s that follows Mary Maguire, a fatherless girl raised by her grandmother to be a devout Catholic. Mary faces a life-changing dilemma and chooses to fight back by joining Cumann...

Sugar Free by Robin D'Amato is a literary fiction novel that chronicles the life of Ginny Eastman, a girl with a passion for basketball in the 1960s. Despite her small stature and a diagnosis of juvenile diabetes, Ginny refuses to give up her dream. With...

What Then? by Paraic Loftus begins with Coote, who is preoccupied with cleaning his pistol while wrestling with the disappearance of his friend Rex, a journalist entangled in controversial reporting. As Coote works through his routine in a drought-stricken town, he becomes increasingly concerned about...

Ithaca by Guillermo Arbe is told from the point of view of Tadeo, a new student at Cornell University. Tadeo readily makes friends and becomes smitten by a beautiful freshman, Penny. He also befriends an intriguing student named Damon. Damon is a philosophy student who...

Pink Tuxedo by C.D. Acosta is a colorful tale set in 2093 that portrays a young man's need for human closeness amidst the throes of social disconnection. Our protagonist, Tomasz, is a college student who lives in self-imposed isolation. Like most of the youths of...

A Map of the Edge: Coming of Age in the Sixties by David T. Isaak is a literary fiction novel set in 1969 Southern California. It follows Rick Leibnitz, a fifteen-year-old boy abandoned by his mother and left in the care of an abusive father....