Is it possible for one small act of kindness to make a big difference? Alison Bellringer’s The Wolf Cub tells the gentle, heartfelt tale of Lewis, a shy young boy living in a quiet village. His closest companions are the forest animals that live nearby,...

My Dog, Moss by Alison Bellringer is a heartwarming story that celebrates the timeless bond between a boy and his loyal dog. Set in the picturesque New Zealand countryside, the tale follows Jayden, a young farmer, and Moss, his devoted sheepdog, as they navigate challenges...

Buddy is a rescue dog, left at a shelter for days. No one seemed to want to adopt him until Luke came along. Now the two are inseparable. In Alison Bellringer’s Surprise at the Beach, Luke and Buddy spend a lot of time roaming the...

In The Bet in Nocturne Alley by Lisa A. Moore, circumstances bring three unlikely strangers together on a treacherous quest. They meet in The Crooked Candle, a bar in the dark and foreboding Nocturne Alley, where the undead and a host of other nocturnal creatures...

Romance, royals, and second chances – what more could readers want from a modern love story wrapped up in a fairytale? In Nancy Herkness’s second installment of the Royal Caleva series, we travel again to the island nation of Caleva where romance ignites not for...

The High Priestess of Lumeria by Dominique Wright is a voyage into the sacred and mystical roots of ancient feminine power and collective remembrance. The story follows Solei, a divine-born priestess, who is called to awaken her land and people from darkness. As she reconnects...

The Darkest Oath by Lauren Lee Merewether follows the immortal knight Rollant de Montvieux and the fearless rebel Elise, bound by fate, divided by a deadly curse, and drawn together by a love that could destroy them both. Having broken his oath and taken a...

The Hunter’s Craft by Stephen Olsen presents a haunting and profoundly disturbing portrayal of a man’s addiction. In this unsettling work, Stephen reveals the motivations behind his addiction to killing, describing it as an addiction stemming from the emotional detachment and isolation he experienced as...

The Lightning People Play by Tim Cummings is a young adult novel that mixes elements of magical realism with deeply grounded emotion. Kirby Renton is a 14-year-old boy trying to hold his family together. His younger brother Baxter suffers from intense seizures and begins talking...

Caramel and Steel by Long Temple follows Marlie, a 53-year-old divorcee, who is ready to date again after creating a dating app profile. She meets Trunk, a 55-year-old psychologist, and they build a deep connection, moving from early dates to a committed relationship. Simultaneously, Marlie...

Rhythm and Design: A Platinum Chocolate Romance by Long Temple is an inspiring love story that follows Claire Baldwin, a talented aspiring architect on a journey of legacy and self-discovery, and Oliver Graham, a soulful musician. Claire's and Oliver's families have been friends for years,...

Not every love story starts with a magical first meeting—some begin with a packed suitcase and a brave goodbye. The Colors of Us by Long Temple reveals that anyone, at any age, can start over. Olivia, a middle-aged woman, decides to take the chance on...

A Hearts Anchor: A Platinum Chocolate Romance by Long Temple is a heartwarming romance novella. Rushing to her post-surgery voice therapy, Kianna collides with Marcus, a police officer. Much to her surprise, Kianna meets Marcus again at her next therapy session. These fleeting encounters lead...

Scourge of the Shores by Lauren Lee Merewether follows Danna Chadwick, captain and heir to a pirate legacy, defending her island from the sea serpent, Cain. Robert Jaymes, the youngest Pirate King, seeks to unify the pirate factions and expand his influence. When Robert’s fleet...

Footprints in the Snow by Alison Bellringer is a children’s adventure that follows a boy named Mack and his friend, Katrina. They decide to take a shortcut through the forest after leaving a friend’s party. What a big mistake. They encounter a mountain lion that...

The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Cloud by Alison Bellringer is a heartfelt and beautifully written story about friendship, trust, and the quiet lessons that come from caring for animals. Set on a working ranch in Kentucky, it follows three best friends, Coral, Tilly, and Lexie,...

Lucas by Alison Bellringer is a touching tale of an orphan’s journey. Lucas is first introduced as a young boy, recently orphaned, who is staying with a neighbor's family. It doesn’t take long for his story to take an interesting turn. Through the years, we...

Escape by Alison Bellringer is an adventure story that deals with serious life issues. When sixteen-year-old Kaylee's parents disapprove of her marrying Carlos, the boy she has known and loved most of her life, she and Carlos decide to leave their village and get married...

A Tale of Paris and Paris by Edmond Thornfield is set in fifteenth-century Cortona, where Lorenzo di Ranieri returns from Florence to a city under ecclesiastical scrutiny. Quiet warnings reach him that the Inquisition is preparing accusations meant to divide households and strip the town...

Therein Lies the Pearl by Catherine Hughes is one of those historical novels that I devour with great pleasure. Set in Normandy and England in the eleventh century, in the years leading up to the Norman Conquest in 1066, it focuses not so much on...