Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland (James and Syvok) by Wendy Nystrom is an ideal story book for children and its seasonal theme makes it even more relevant right now. James and Syvok set off on their third adventure. There are 13 Santas and...

Mantequero by Jenny Twist is a short story built upon an old Spanish superstition. Also known as Sacamantecas, Mantequero featured in a story parents told their children, to keep them from wandering too far from home. Not at all unlike probably every culture that has...

First Lt. Michael Neill, born of American parents living in the Ukraine back in the days of the Soviets, is the protagonist to whom Steve Wilson introduces readers in Red Sky at Morning. Neill is uniquely situated for a mission in the Ukraine, to uncover...

Anxiety Mapping for Kids: 50 Keys to Managing Anxiety in Children by Kim Keenan and Denise Urycki is an excellent book for parents who see anxiety problems in their children. The pressures of current society cause a lot of anxiety in children. This book works...

Lost Witness by Marla Bradeen is a fabulous book that will not only have you on the edge of your seat, clinging to every word as the intrigue unfolds, but will also have you laughing uproariously. This book will appeal to adults that appreciate a...

Perhaps it all gets better the second time around, regardless of which century it happens. A Conall Christmas by Bethany Claire is not only a celebration of Christmas and new birth, but a celebration of new and unexpected love that finds two willing participants who...

For a short story, Her Christmas Cowboy by Tanya Stowe and Delia Latham provides a satisfying read that is far from short on character development and plot! Emily Mabrey finds herself on the run when she learns that her ex-husband wants to put their six-year-old...

Thorns of an Innocent Soul by Barbara Watkins is a book about the disturbing influences a bad mother can have on her children’s life. Written from the point of view of Jennifer, this novel takes us into an amazing world of betrayal, shattered innocence and...

Cherise Holder succumbed to alcoholism when a tragic accident took away her source of happiness. Strongly persuaded by her friend to attend AA meetings, Cherise meets other troubled souls: banker Stuart, cheerleader Greyson, and teenager Araceli. When four of them share their troubles, an unexpected...

Barry and Karen had a wonderful marriage for the first six years, but when Barry lost his job, everything else went downhill, and Barry’s drinking didn't help either. After Karen found out that Barry was addicted to porn, and after he came close to hitting...

Zenobia by Don Maker is a meticulously researched historical thriller. If you like historical tales that contain an element of romance and an inside look at the internecine strife that was an intricate part of all feudal societies, then this is the book for you....

Scattered Links by M. Weidenbenner takes you into the neighborhood of an eastern European town with orphans. This is a fictional account of the pain that tore at the hearts of many in the post-Soviet era, dealing with issues of abandonment and self worth that...

In Siam Storm, four seemingly unrelated stories come together in a brilliant plot with an unpredictable ending. A young man seeking revenge from rejection, a wealthy pedophile who enjoys anything illegal, three Englishmen with somewhat loose morals and full pockets on holiday in Thailand, and...

Plaster Scene is Michael J. Holley’s second novel and, after reading this one, I want to get my hands on the first one as soon as possible! This story moves between the heady, drug-fuelled days of the sixties in North Wales, via the less-relaxed seventies,...

There is something deeply satisfying about settling into a story created by a man of military training and insight as is the case with Tempest of Fire by Steve Wilson. Bringing back Lieutenant Michael Neill from an earlier story (Red Sky at Morning), Wilson weaves...

An Uncertain Faith by Allie Potts is the story of a woman whose faith in her husband and marriage is thoroughly tested. Charlotte finds herself with increasingly less time on her hands, trying to hold down a job and run the family home while her...

In Christmas Carol by Michele Gorman, Carol is not a fan of Christmas. So, when she has to attend her sister Marley’s wedding over the Christmas weekend, she tries her best to be happy. This becomes pretty difficult when she finds out that her three...

Ocean's Gift by Demelza Carlton is the story of Joe, an outback electrician, who decides to use his two months off to go on a fishing trip. What he actually “catches” is far beyond what he could have hoped for. Mermaid Vanessa and her daughters...

Pearls among Stones by Christena AV Williams is a collection of poems where the poet speaks about diverse topics. Her writings are influenced by God and music and some of the poems revolve around that theme. They also speak about her inner turmoil and she...

Dragonflies, Ketchup and Late-Night Phone Calls: 31 Days of Journaling God’s Blessings is a delightful collection of innermost prayers to God. These prayers are chock-full of praises to God for all situations, occurrences, and material possessions in life. These prayers are dedicated to each...