Skin Curse is book two of The Gate Cycle series by Kristin Jacques, an easy-to-read, gripping fantasy with memorable characters and an exceptional plot. Azzy Brimvine is facing the biggest challenge of her life. After all she has been through, from surviving the snatcher’s caravan...

Great things can happen while we sleep. Why? Because that’s when the infinite power of the imagination takes over and worlds and even universes can be created. For the Slumbering Pearl, deep beneath the sea, this is what happens. While she sleeps, the Slumbering Pearl...

I Would Love You Even If You Burned The Christmas Turkey by Bucleigh Newton Kernodle is a holiday-themed book for children. It is a light-hearted, feel-good story that will teach young children the true meaning of Christmas, including a short version of the story of...

In August 1997, Hayley Larson, a 16-year-old teen who usually followed her parents’ rules, decided it was time to break a few. She went with her friends to a lakefront mansion where alcohol, drugs, and sex were plentiful. The wealthy parents were out of town,...

Lee Ann Rubsam has given us another excellent resource for those desiring to live a godly life. Encouragement from God’s Word is just that. After a short introduction about some of the hard times that Lee Ann has faced, she dives into sharing some of...

Lee Ann Rubsam’s The Intercessor’s Companion provides a well-organized, handy reference featuring numerous spiritually encouraging, relevant Scripture verses that address a wide range of prayer concerns/needs for ourselves and others. The book is simply structured and very easy to follow. The first half concentrates on...

The Antidote by Susan McCormick blends elements of urban fantasy, YA science fiction, and the paranormal to create an engrossing tale filled with lessons for young readers. Alexander Asclepius Revelstoke is a twelve-year-old kid in Seattle with a unique gift: the uncanny ability to detect...

Golden Ears: The Pale Skulls by Jane H. Wood begins as Edmund researches in the historic library in Edmonton to resolve the disappearance of his wolf friend, GoldenEars. In the archive section, he meets Joe, who recognizes him as a “Shadow Follower” and teaches him...

Miles to Equity: A Guide to Achievement for All by James Terry, Ph.D. CPA, and Kurt Hulett Ed.D., is a powerful book on how to bring positive change to school systems. This is a comprehensive, almost step-by-step guide full of direction and purpose, not just...

In this frank and honest compilation of stories, In My Next Life I'll Get It Right, Rosemary Mild offers her unique insight into the joys of parenthood, grief, medical disasters, relationships, and other extraordinary mishaps. Rosemary will shine a light on the most emotional and...

Cats, Ghosts, and Gremlets by Tarra Light is the second book in the Cats Can Save the World trilogy. Their current lack of a home forces Tom and Kriya to become caretakers overseeing a mysterious mansion. But their new home isn’t perfect and they quickly...

The Enchanted: A Novel by JC Brennan is a beautifully written story with a strong appeal to fans of young adult novels and stories with coming-of-age themes. Rebecca had grown up with a grandmother who had an uncanny gift for storytelling, and some of her...

Perfect: A Path to Love, Forgiveness and Transformation by Judi Miller is an inspirational guide to foster positive change in your life. Miller offers her perspective on how the Universe works and shows how its power transforms your life for the good, in the areas...

Dang Near Royal by Milan Sergent is a feel-good British comedy. The Gurneys are poor, there’s no two ways about it, and when Derek and Sukie arrive in their limo at the Gurneys' downtrodden doorstep, they come with news that is hard to believe. A...

Initiate: Final Hours by Carlos Velasquez is a courageous and finely detailed autobiography of his three-year voluntary service in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. It includes his basic training, his one-year tour in the fighting, and the aftermath back Stateside. We first...

Agustina de Aragón by Gail Meath merges Spanish history with romance, bringing a story that stirs your heart. Agustina was a strong and opinionated young woman when Sergeant Juan Roca first met her while throwing her shoe at another soldier. The soldiers all thought she...

The Realist by Jack Hemphill is a historical fiction novel about a young biracial man yearning to be an artist during the Great Depression. Leon Hawkins grew up in an orphanage with the comfort of a slightly older sister, Edith. From the time he could...

It's Not Common Cent$, written by Aaminah Amin, is an inspiring financial how-to book. Her fun, engaging writing style on a topic often deemed dull and boring is entertaining and kept me interested. As I turned the pages, I felt like she was alongside me...

“You absolutely cannot go wrong by surrounding yourself with greenery.” More profound words have never been said. There is so much good to be gained from having greenery inside your home and enjoying outdoor gardening as well (even if it’s merely a balcony garden). Gardening...

The Midas Effect has a very different premise, but it delivers. Author Manuel Dorado turns it into something that is a welcome alternative to the standard superhero and techno-thriller fare. The main protagonist, a young academic named Miguel Le Fablec, is formidable, yet he does...