A Father's Vow by Chris Maday Schmidt is an engaging read for Christian contemporary romance, mystery, and family drama fans. Constable Jack Wells blames himself for losing his wife, Willow. This guilt darkens his days in the cozy town of Sweetwater, Northern Arizona. Jack's five-year-old...

In A Disappearing World by Julia Kitlinski-Hong, Violet Chen has always been the black sheep of her family. Her clothes get disapproving looks, she can never measure up to her older sister Bella, a student at Johns Hopkins, and her anxiety weighs heavy on her,...

A Different Life by Jonathan Govender is a memoir of steadfastness, courage, and hope. Jonathan was born in South Africa and spent his formative years there. As a toddler, he sustained severe burn wounds following an unfortunate accident involving a pot of boiling water. Later,...

A Night So Dark and Full of Stars: Twelve Tales Inspired by the Zodiac by Nikky Lee puts together original stories that all harken back to specific astronomical constellations. In Seamare (Pisces), Captain Sanders finds himself trapped in his sinking ship and has a terrifying...

A Grand Fairytale by Safiyyah Ar-Raheem relates the journey of Princess Nevaeh of Dagda, Prince Loubens of Cailleach, Princess Emma of Danu, Princess Kehlani of Alator, Prince Deitrich of Nuada, Prince Dai’Lyn of Branwen, and Princess Cartier of Morrigan to Castle Eisen in Olorun for...

I wish I could find a magic formula for quick, healthy weight loss that does not purport diet or exercise. A Bite At A Time does not promise the miracle that we all know does not exist. I have a friend that was obese. Notice the...

This book transports the reader back to the old west. The setting is Coal County, Wyoming. Jeff McGuede, Sheriff of Coal County, has an abundance of murders to solve and is constantly breaking up a fight. Just as he gets one solved, he is confronted...

The Kid's Guide to Being a Winner by C. D. Shelton is a simple, straightforward, no nonsense book for elementary age children who want to learn how to be winners in their own lives. The book is based upon "old fashioned principles," and it lives...

Eric L. Brantley's "A Little Dab 'a Do Ya" is a cultural novel that will take the reader into the life and soul of a blues singer. Joe grows up fending for himself as his momma has many men in and out of their home...

"A Fly on the Wall, A Bartender's Perspective" is an interesting book by a professional bartender. It includes stories of his take on the people he serves and the people he works for. The book by AJ Rothberg is quite funny and is an enjoyable...

"A Diary with a Difference" by Martin Line is an interesting juxtaposition of two diaries - a contemporary one by Judith Thomas, a slightly reserved 20-year-old with a keen eye for political comment, and the 17th century account by Jane McCarthy, one of Judith’s forbears,...

A Messy Mess: A Toy Ogre Is Born is written by Candie and illustrated by Hilbert Bermejo. A creative, adventurous, fictional book created for children to enjoy. The design, layout, and formatting for this book is of a five star nature. The pictures are...

Author and magician Mitch Williams presents to us A Call to Magic that is packed with suggestions on how to completely change our perspective on life and the world around us; living a life of true magic and inspiration. As a prominent figure on creativity,...

A Magical and Inspiring Story Book Two: And Then There's Haley by Marissa Marchan is an enchanting adventure. Theo and Mary live with their children, Ray and Haley, in a forest. Ray has the special ability to communicate with plants and animals and he enjoys...

After reading another book by Giacomo Giammatteo, I decided that I should also try A Bullet For Carlos - A Connie Gianelli Mystery. I was not disappointed! In this novel, the reader is introduced to Connie, short for Concetta, a police woman with quite a...

Many times travelers are looking for a great place to stay, but when traveling abroad, especially in developing countries, it can be somewhat challenging. Michael Deacon in his book A Quick Guide on How To Run A Guest House In A Developing Country helps the...

A Moat is Not a Goat – Poems for Clever Little Girls by Elsa Takaoka is a collection of delightful and imaginative stories for young children, all beautifully illustrated by Fanny Liem. Each story is told as a poem and takes the reader on a...

I had mixed feelings about A Shed in a Cucumber Field by S.L. Russell. The story is about two sisters, named Vic and Bel, who have not spoken to each other in over twenty years. When Bel writes Vic, begging her for a place to...

A One-of-a-Kind Hot Air Balloon Adventure by Melanie Michael is a delightful adventure where readers get to see the fun Uncle Ezra’s niece and nephew have when he goes to the bathroom. The balloon starts to rise off the ground when Andy pulls a cord...

A Mind to Mind Conversation (Change Your Mind, Change Your Life) by Denis Hachey is an inspirational fiction novel that would appeal most to a mixed audience of young adults and adults who enjoy a story while also learning about the mind. As a child,...