The Beast of the Borderlands (Splintered Souls, Book 1) by Steve Justice is set in the crumbling kingdom of Maritz, where a reclusive and aged warrior named Alec shuns the company of people. Alec lives quietly day by day with his loyal companions, his horse,...

A Yankee Spy in Victorian London, Book 2 is from the Victorian Spy Series by Patricia Catacalos. Cody Carrington, an American, travels to England to clear her great-uncle Frederick, accused of treachery. In order to accomplish this feat, she reluctantly agrees to assist the Crown...

In a wonderful story by debut author Joan T. Broussard, The Innkeeper's Wife retells a very familiar story with a unique twist. The story follows protagonist Gertrude, the wife of an innkeeper. Business is booming as many people are coming to Bethlehem to be included...

CassaStorm by Alex J. Cavanaugh is a science fiction/fantasy that would appeal most to a mixed audience of young adults and adults with a love of science fiction and fantasy. CassaStorm follows Byron, his wife, and his son, Bassan. The small family has their own...

He Who Leads by M.A.N. was an interesting read. As a lover of fantasy and science fiction, I was intrigued by the author description. The novel begins after an attack on the Akachi clan chief by a demonic double-tailed lion. After the creature succeeds in...

My Africa Vacation by Ozi Okaro takes readers on an exciting journey to Africa along with Arinze and his sister, Cheta. Though they have heard lots of stories about Africa, they have never visited there. Their journey takes them through ten African countries, showing them...

Mr. Wackenteach Teaches Second Grade: The Wackenteach Series is a children's educational concept book written by J.C.M. Summer is just about over, and the new school year begins on the very next day. The Specialists who had been in Mr. Wackenteach's first-grade class wondered who...

Don't Forget To Feel Special! Prelude to The Wackenteach Series is a children's educational concept book written by J.C.M. The first day of kindergarten is a pretty special event, and the children who will be going to Pagic Elementary School are in for a big...

The Viscount of Maisons-Laffitte is a romance written by Jennie Goutet. Monsieur de Brase was an imposing figure. His only son, Louie, attended school where Chastity taught. Chastity had taken a post in France when her life had shattered into pieces. There was just her...

Geepling is a romantic fable for young adults written by Lana Petelis. Geep was a rare and special being; his mother was a sheep and his father a goat. He had no recollections of his father, but his mother was there for him from his...

Cannons and Corsets by Lee Wardlow is a historical fiction novel set during the Civil War. The story follows Raven Truth, daughter of Joseph Truth (a plantation owner). Unlike most young women, Raven was allowed to grow up learning to shoot, hunt, and ride alongside...

Godson: The Avenging Mafioso by Antonino Rosario Scalabrino is a mafia thriller set against the backdrop of modern New York, a tale that depicts the very nature of the Italian mafia; intrigue, stabbings-in-the-back, and revenge. A mafia lord is killed in the streets of New...

Grounded, a captivating novel by Jadi Campbell, pulls you into the subtly complex world of Rich and Nicole Gleason, a married couple whose unity is on the brink of collapse despite sharing three children. Their lives, once intertwined, now seem to be diverging. They attempt...

Shadowed Flame by RJ Blain is an entertaining fantasy urban paranormal genre read. The story follows Matia Evans, a strong and resilient female protagonist. Matia is a successful businesswoman, has numerous romantic prospects, and appears to have it all; her only detraction is that she...

“I preferred talking to people I didn’t like with my feet and hands rather than my mouth,” says Karma Johnson just at the start of this breathtaking story, and she isn’t wrong because she’ll have to do a lot of kicking and smacking of balls....

Shadow of the Avatar by Will Greenway is a brilliant introduction to the epic fantasy series, Savant’s Blood, a compelling work that will thrill fans of fantasy. Hecate, the goddess of the moon and dark magic, wants a new incarnation and she’s chosen the savant...

When Giraffes Flew by Jeff Weddle is a collection of short stories that range from freaky to funny and will keep you entertained from beginning to end. Some of the stories are in the first person point of view, others in the third person, and...

“When you call the wolf, you call the pack.” In Ravenwood, a historical romance by Margaux Gillis, Elinore’s uncle Hayter summons her to live with him at Ravenwood after her parents’ deaths. While traveling under a full moon the carriage overturns, trapping the driver, and...

What a terrific beginning for a trilogy, how spellbinding, how intense and absorbing! Hyde's Corner: Book I - No Man's Land is the first book in the Hyde’s Corner Trilogy by JB Bergstad, a family saga set against the backdrop of a powerful historical setting...

The Kingdom Thief is a delightful young adult fantasy by Alisse Lee Goldenberg. All in all, it is a fun and upbeat adventure, but it starts from a pretty depressing scenario. What happens if your parents are terrible and you and everyone around you are...