The Choice Within by Stephanie Woodman is an absolutely riveting and fascinating tale of World War II told from two vastly different perspectives. Jeannette Crawford is a committed young nurse working out of a Honolulu hospital, taking care of those wounded in the Pacific War....

The Contessa’s Triumph by Nora D'Ecclesis is a joyous celebration of multi-generational family traditions and values, sure to gladden the heart of any reader seeking the comfort of positive family relationships. As Sophia and Jaques prepare for a picture-perfect wedding, their interactions with family members...

Gary Hale, Darnell King, Peter “Newbs” Newburg, and Brenna Stanton forge an unlikely foursome. Gary is a wanderer, never fully present. Darnell is almost a stereotypical jock, but he has more depth. Newbs is a Rainman-type super-nerd, and Brenna, the token female, hides a secret...

The Unabridged Life of Missy Kinkaid by Kirsten Pursell explores love, loss, and self-discovery. The novel follows Missy Kinkaid, a fiery and complex woman dealing with midlife challenges, including divorce, heartbreak, and the lingering shadows of her troubled relationship with her mother. The story is...

“Doing new things is how we learn.” Yes, doing things is one way to learn, but for young April Smart, the protagonist of The Toffee Man And The Kingdom of Ends by LK Quinn, some lessons are learned when others do things, and they are...

The Broken Weathervane by Laura DeNooyer is an emotionally engaging novel that explores themes of family, mental health, and the burden of secrets. The story revolves around Leslie Wickersham, a grant writer who becomes involved in her family's hidden history while working with Gregory Stafford,...

Tales of East and West Sparrow and Other Stories by Glenn Armocida is a touching and thoughtful collection of different stories that take place in the communities of East and West Sparrow. The author uses the lives of different characters to show the ways the...

The Rape of Elliott Roth by D.E. Adler follows the life of Dr. Elliott Roth, a compassionate, brilliant, yet flawed neurosurgeon. It starts with a scene where he tries to save a little girl who had a terrible accident. After an invitation from a good...

The New Girl by Zelmer Wilson follows Billie Carver, who moves from New Orleans to Boston to live with her father’s family and adjust to a new social environment. She leans on her older half-brother, Truman, as she tries to wade through unfamiliar social circles...

The Gilded Butterfly Effect is an engaging novel by Heather Colley that depicts the turbulent experiences college students endure as a "rite of passage." The narrative explores the adventures of several students, mainly highlighting the journeys of Penny and Stella. Penny is a reserved girl...