Author Shannon Perry defines the word “stand” as: A. An attitude toward a particular issue; a position taken in an argument. B. Have or maintain an upright position, supported by one’s feet. C. Withstand an experience or test without being damaged. In her nonfiction book...

The Malevolent Twin by Mary Sage Nguyen is a rather unusual young adult horror novel that will keep you wondering how it will play out for quite a while. Avery, a rather charming young lady, had an imaginary friend since she was little: Venice. At...

Sister 2 Sister Princess Diaries: Sister Won’t Help by Wendy Marie Withers is a delightful children’s picture book. In this adorable book, Dad reads his two daughters, Aiyana and Dakota, the Bible story of Martha and Mary. The bedtime story closely mirrors the dilemma that...

Humble Beginnings is the first installment in The Prodigy Series, written by John F. Thomas. After a 10-year-old student, John Prodigy, receives yet another beating from the school bully, Tsang, John is escorted home after school by the teacher who’d broken up the fight,...

Intriguing The Viscount is set in London in the period shortly following Waterloo and Napoleon’s final exile to St. Helena. While it is an excellent Regency-era romance, it also delves into some of the social issues of the day, including the grinding poverty experienced by...

I really enjoyed The Korpes File by J.I. Rogers. I just like a book where a likable outcast takes on a tired socioeconomic system and I have to say, for me, a guy like Tech Nash X. Korpes is as likable a character as they...

Shakira has never quite felt accepted, or that she fits in anywhere. She grew up never quite getting too close to anyone, and her tall and lanky stature certainly didn’t help matters. This feeling of not belonging drives Shakira to find somewhere she does belong,...

The Guardian by L.M. Nelson is an inspiring tale about courage, perseverance, and love. A tragic car accident changes Camryn and Toby’s lives forever when they are magically transported to Gelnoff, a place that desperately needs their help to free it from the clutches of...

That’s All I Got! Thrival: A Widow’s Journey After Suicide by Karen E. Voss is the author's poignant and heartbreaking memoir as she shares her pain through the book and gives readers an intimate look into her life of grief, loss, and betrayal. The book...

Self Love: A British Tale of Woe and Wit by T.L. Clark is the story of thirty-something, aspiring entrepreneur (her own florist business), attractive but overweight Molly. Our heroine is plagued by what seems to be a malevolent fate. Her weight has become an obsession,...

The Snow Witch by Rosie Boyes is a charming read filled with the magic and wonder of fairy tales. Siblings Kes and Star's lives change when they're sent off to live with their legal guardian: a grandma living in a St. Flurries house said to...

Crowning Glory: River’s Journey is a work of fiction on personal and cultural themes, penned by author Taylor Thompson. Beginning historically during the 1950s racial tensions of Hopewell, Texas, we meet our central character River as a young child and journey with her through much...

The Korpes Agenda by J. I. Rogers is the second book in the Korpes File Series. This is the story of Nash Korpes, a Master-Tech who barely got out of the Korlune Military Research and Development with his limbs and soul intact. When he got...

Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady by TL Clark is a historical romance that explores themes of love, royalty, and family. Lady Anne needs a husband, and she feels the pressure from her family. The only problem is that her choices are very limited....

Deadly Kin: A Georgian Historical Mystery by Lucinda Brant is the fourth book in the Alec Halsey Mystery Series, preceded by Deadly Engagement, Deadly Affair, and Deadly Peril. In this installment, which reads as a standalone, Lord Alec Halsey and his wife, Selina, are enjoying...

Zara Hanson is employed by a clandestine organization entrusted with protecting our planet from alien invasion or interference. A sort of cross between Modesty Blaise and Bruce Lee, she takes on her latest mission with a certain degree of relish, looking forward to some action....

The Measure of Ella by Toni Bird Jones is a mix of crime, romance, and adventure, a story that follows a strong female character in her pursuit of the dream of her life. Having lost her father a year ago, Ella Morgan is ready to...

One day in the Gingerbread mansion, a young boy named Henry wakes up to find something horrible has happened; the chocolate clouds have vanished. This causes panic within his family's empire and sparks fear among the workers. Luckily, Henry notices something that his mother failed...

There is something very mysterious about the woman in black. Morgan keeps noticing her: on the plane en route to a family trip to Pittsburgh, in the hotel, in the mall, and other places as well. Each time Morgan sees this mysterious woman in black,...

The Wild & Zany Galactic Adventures of Commander Zhang & Lieutenant Simon by Vegastarchild584 is the tale of the titular Zhang and Simon and their extra-terrestrial work. The relationship between the co-workers who conduct exploratory assignments from the base of the Athena is one of...