That’s Lovely by Toni McBride explores ambition, family, and unexpected romance set against the backdrop of a successful nightclub. The story centers around Samantha, a fiercely independent woman who runs a business with her brother, Jonathan, and his best friend, Gabe. The narrative balances humor,...

A horrible car accident takes the life of a little girl. One of the witnesses, Charlotte Oakes, doesn't want to believe that she saw her car driving away after hitting the child. Charlotte suspects that her alcohol-addicted daughter, Libby, was behind the wheel of her...

Replays: Short Stories by a Jersey Guy by Gary Hawthorn takes readers on a captivating journey through New Jersey's suburban landscape. This collection of stories centered around life in suburban Trenton and its surroundings captures the essence of everyday life through a lens of humor,...

Louie on the Rocks by Meredith O'Brien is a look into Louie Francis’s life, which is unraveling due to alcoholism and his relationship with Cristall Baldwin, a woman who is financially exploiting him. Louie’s estranged daughter, Lulu, seeking to protect her father, attempts to gain...

Hazel’s Great Adventure by James R. Olsen follows Hazel, a dog adjusting to her new home with The Woman Who Takes Me for Long Walks and The Man With Whom I Hunt. She recalls her previous life with The Man Who Trained Me, The Woman...

Bringing Sunshine Back to My Mind by Momoko Uno is a moving and insightful journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery. Written with warmth and vulnerability, the novel explores the complexities of navigating life after devastating experiences, blending elements of fiction with therapeutic and spiritual truths....

While preparing for a party with her second husband, Ryan, and JD, her son from her first marriage, American-Iranian Darya finds a stack of love notes in her storage room that reminds her of her first husband and everything they went through. The reader is...

Michael, Daniel Mendoza's younger brother, has died, and most of his family members are heading to California for the funeral. Some have been estranged for years and aren’t looking forward to the pilgrimage. In each chapter, we meet a different person. Lucia, Michael, and Daniel’s...

River Crossed by Bruce P. Spang is a richly detailed and thought-provoking novel set in the 1960s, a time of great societal upheaval and change in America. The story follows the protagonist, Jason, as he takes a position with the Head Start program in rural...

Prom at Trails End by John Strother is a witty and engaging novel that brings small-town life to the forefront with humor and warmth. The story follows a colorful cast of characters, including high school teachers, mischievous students, and quirky townsfolk as they navigate personal...