Rachel is pregnant. Her boyfriend, Chris, would be thrilled if he knew. But, instead of telling him, she runs away to have the baby and gives it up for adoption. Anna wants nothing more than to be a mother, but she has been unable to...

The Imposed Path: The Gem Keepers Saga by Timothy M. David is a fascinating science fiction novel. Mentor witnessed another world get decimated by the Stone Keepers, and he dared to hope that the next Gem Keepers would be able to unlock the gems' full...

The Curtain Lady by Andrea Shepherd is a coming-of-age tale with paranormal overtones. Set throughout the 1980s in Montreal, the book chronicles the story of a young girl named Poppy Bell from age eleven to her early twenties. Since sixth grade, Poppy started keeping a...

Charles was surprised by his friend's hypocrisy. Mr. Darcy had counseled him against marrying Jane Bennet because she was unworthy of him, yet he was announcing his engagement to her sister, Elizabeth. What could have changed in such a short time? Elizabeth's marriage was of...

Growth: A Mother, Her Son, and the Brain Tumor They Survived by Karen DeBonis is the story of a mother as she relates how she and her son fought against a brain tumor. Karen DeBonis and her husband were blindsided when their son developed medical...

Dogmatic by Gerry Burke is an entertaining collection of satirical short stories featuring dogs in prominent roles. A small town crook of a mayor tries everything in his power to stop a heroic sheepdog from ascending to his seat with disastrous results. When two immigrant...

Magelord is the first book in The Worldwalker Saga by Andrew Christian. Devon had some pretty big shoes to fill. With Alexander Mason as his greatfather, Devon knew he had his whole life before him just to prove his worth. That did not mean he...

Lucille Skelton brings us a suspenseful romance in Open Secrets. Verna North has decided to return to her home on the island of Grand Pinnacle. Her brother is getting married and has asked her to help with the planning. She hasn’t really been back in...

Hyphened-Nation: Don’t Check the Box by Nicole Draffen is a non-fiction philosophical memoir wherein the author provides insight into her transformative outlook following a spell of living in the UK. Draffen focuses on the differences she encountered as an ethnically diverse woman who is outwardly...

Invisible Sun by Andrew H. Housley is a starkly dark look at suicide and its effects on those left behind. Brothers Ian and Chadwick are reunited after many years apart, in the city of New Orleans, for the awful task of tidying up the affairs...

Suzanne Lezotte’s first child, Owen, was born with Down Syndrome. Lezotte did not know about his diagnosis until a week after his birth. The identification of Owen as a Down Syndrome child brought with it the expected feelings of grief, fear, and doubts. The experience...

Post: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Postpartum Self-Care Plan in Pregnancy by Dr. Emilie Wilson is a guide on developing a personalized self-care plan during pregnancy and especially after birth. Wilson provides an in-depth list of considerations backed by scientific research for women during...

As a young person in this modern era, it isn't enough to acquire just academic knowledge. You also need to develop your life skills to become independent and self-sufficient. Maya Shine offers readers this comprehensive guidebook -- Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults -- to...

Moose the Oldie Goldie by Terry A Lein is a delightful illustrated story about what happens when dogs age. Moose the Golden Retriever has had a long, happy life with his boy, with lots of adventures, and plenty of loving memories. As he gets older,...

Perspective changes one’s understanding of any situation. This is especially the case in history. Krishna Kumar presents the Indian perspective of bringing down the dominion of British rule over India in his wonderful book, 1942. This book looks at the steps that dismantled British rule...

Race Into Murder is penned by author Karen Black in the sports, murder mystery, and intrigue subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. The plot follows Jeff Frazier, a promising racehorse trainer whose dreams are shattered when his colt becomes entangled...

Mei-Mei: Flying With Flair is a heartwarming children’s picture book written and illustrated by Jaybie D. and it follows Mei-Mei, a young fairy who comes from a long line of magnificent flying creatures. She loves to fly and wishes to continue her family's legacy. Unfortunately,...

The Mystical Guatemalan Robes: The Pilot and the Priest is a work of fiction in the science fiction and fantasy, interpersonal drama, and psychological suspense genres. It is best suited to mature adult readers as it deals with strong and disturbing themes of abuse. Penned...

Afterward: Murder of a Soldier by Terri Schlack is a memoir that follows the aftermath of the 2009 murder of Ryan Schlack, killed at Fort Hood, and his family's account of the impact of his death and the challenges of the military legal system. His...

So many novels struggle to tell these kinds of tales, the grim and the grime of their characters. For Home and Hearth by Ethan Warrener is a compelling novel that follows the life of Omar Bradley, a drifter who becomes a part of the Tucker...