Mother Material by Doretta Warnock begins at the dawn of the 20th century. Emily’s troubled childhood is worsened when her alcoholic father’s behavior disrupts the family. After he leaves, Emily faces poverty, desperate to make ends meet. Emily is sent to live with Mrs. Baker,...

Missing Man Found by Sparky McLaughlin truly blurs the line between crime fiction and historical espionage. Set against the tangled backdrop of US-Iran relations, the novel follows the baffling disappearance of Robert Bevins in Afghanistan, slowly pulling back the curtain on a world filled with...

The Moonshiner’s Wife by Twyla Dione Smith offers readers a glimpse into the rugged life of the American South during the tumultuous era of the Great Depression. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Birdie Fontenot, a resilient woman bound by love and hardship, Smith crafts...

One Pale Summer by Debra Phillips explores the lives of Evee and Mina, two sisters grappling with the harsh realities of abandonment. Set against the backdrop of a sweltering summer, the novel weaves themes of family, loss, and survival through the eyes of its young...

In Under Brambles, a short story collection by Margaretta James, the author presents eighteen stories about broken people through poetry and prose. Some narratives include a beautiful letter from a daughter to her mother, how an individual in the prime of life can wink out...

Counting Crows by Neda Aria follows the story of an Iranian immigrant woman in America seeking closure from her past. At first glance, Tina Pahlavi has it all. She is a successful artist living in Manhattan with her loving husband, working on her latest art...

Bridges by Linda Griffin is a poignant story set in 1963 that explores an unexpected connection between Neil Vincent, a WWII veteran working as a chauffeur, and Mary Claire DeWinter, a young blind woman who has recently inherited her grandfather's estate. Despite their differences in...

Yellow Door: The Journal of a Wish by C Faherty Brown tells us about a woman named Bronagh who decided to abandon the forced routine of her job and the overwhelming modern environment that felt like a hamster cage. She decided to have a simple...

Bourton Bridge by Mia Fox falls into the gentle, sweet, cozy romance category. Luke has spent the last few years piecing his life together after finally managing to escape the clutches of a controlling and abusive father and the loss of his first true love....

The Missing Years by Kathy Haynes tells the story of Norah, a woman looking for new experiences twenty years after her divorce. Upon meeting Allen online, they feel an immediate bond, and their first date ignites a strong attraction between them. When Allen relocates, Norah...