Half Agony, Half Hope by Joy Michelle Austin reimagines Austen’s enduring themes through a gripping, faith-rooted thriller set in modern times. Centered on the soul-deep bond between two men who become family in all but name, the novel explores the trauma of abuse, the agony...

Unfamiliar Territory by Mary Smathers follows Juanita Castro de la Cruz as she ventures into the turbulent heart of 19th-century California in search of her lost son. Juanita has already endured profound loss, depicted at the end of In This Land of Plenty, and now...

Neighbors by Rodney Nelsestuen is a story about the inevitability of change, especially in middle age, when the physical, emotional, and social landscapes shift. For Peter, Leroy, and Jerry, neighbors in Eagles Pond, the most visible change is the evolving makeup of their community, with...

In Ephraim’s Ark by Michael Amundsen, the town of Divine Massacre was founded by Hank Lafleur. The town continues to grow, especially with the discovery of gypsum, which triggered a variety of mining activities. The growth stops when the mining reduces, but people like Mrs....

Splenditude by Eileen T. Lynch follows Deirdre Collins, a young woman living in Chicago who is trying to move forward while grappling with her past. Deirdre finds herself torn between her desire for creative fulfillment and her need for stability. Her relationship with Hugh, a...

Bridges: Coup de Foudre by Gabrielle Neord chronicles the extraordinary life of Jillian Bauer, a young woman who suffers neglect but is determined to shape her destiny. She fights to survive in a grim world filled with the stench of decay, struggling for food scraps....

In Rodney Nelsestuen’s Why Belize?, an American named Eileen Sologoski seeks a fresh start in Belize City, leaving behind her familiar life in Michigan—her husband, two sons, and a steady teaching job. When she arrives in Belize, she rents a modest room from Eduardo and...

In The Butterfly’s Secret, Josephine DeFalco continues Leandra Barker’s story as she returns to the Appalachian Mountains she calls home. Picking up where she left off, Leandra rekindles old connections and steps into a new chapter of her life. With encouragement from her grandparents,...

The Bat is the second book in The Red Grouse Tales series by Leslie Garland. When a group of friends gathers at the local inn, one of them starts telling stories from their childhood. The narrator, Tom, recalls his summer holidays in school, spent swimming,...

Hollywood Tales From The Outer Fringe by William Karl Thomas is a collection of 12 short stories that follow the lives of people serving A-list Hollywood celebrities during the 1950s-60s. A security guard on Hollywood Boulevard finds much in common with a Japanese gardener. An...