Then Came the Summer Snow by Trisha T. Pritikin is a compelling work of historical fiction that takes readers back to the 1950s in the atomic town of Richland, Washington. The novel skillfully weaves the personal struggles of Edith Higginbothem and her family with the...

The Heart of a Champion by Alexis Minnich follows Lou, an equestrian, as she manages her riding career at Schuster Stables. She works closely with her primary horse, Jack, building skills over several years and competing in local shows while balancing personal life, family, and...

“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 Breacher’s Playbook by Tom Hruby and James Pomerantz is a multifaceted novel that combines the intensity of military life with the challenges of personal growth and redemption. The story centers on Deklan Novak, a former Navy SEAL, as he transitions into new roles, whether...

The Irish Yankee by Regan Walker is a historical novel that vividly brings to life the early days of the American Revolution. The story centers on Jeremiah O’Brien, a courageous Irish-American privateer, and his wife, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, as they navigate the challenges of war, love,...

The urge to move west for a fresh start is woven deeply into American history, and in The Road West by Larry K. Collins, we follow one such journey that brings out our innate pioneering spirit. While this is a work of fiction, it’s based...

The End Game: In Love and Basketball There’s Always an End Game by Michael Scott Clifton is a well-written novel about Chris Cooper, a basketball coach who has just moved to Mayfield, Texas. He is struggling with the weight of his tragic past, like the...

Thirteen Graves by Orion Grace is a psychological thriller about a dysfunctional family whose time has come to atone for their sins. The Morrison family is spending their annual Christmas get-together with their usual side-eyes, cold shoulders, and general mistrust of each other. But this...

The Secret Life of Jasper Scragg by Charlotte French is a character-driven novel set in the small town of Woolloolobah. It explores themes of love, redemption, forgiveness, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows Jasper Scragg as he navigates the fallout of infidelity,...

Michael Jarvis’s The Location Scout introduces the reader to Lucas Sloan, an American rum-drinker who lives the dream life, according to everyone around him. Scouting the locations is just the tip of the iceberg. He also needs to negotiate contracts, check with local authorities,...