Rio Street Kid Stargazer by Craig S. Wilson is volume one of what promises to be some rollicking good reading in the Rio Crime Thriller Series. Lucas Rocha and his sisters are left to fend for themselves after their beloved mother’s death. Living in the...

Life is not a bed of roses for Davey; her mom is an alcoholic who has no problem using her for a punching bag. All she wants is to make it through her senior year and get out of this place; too bad she has...

Young and beautiful, Kalista was not your typical teenager; she drank of the souls of others, but of course she couldn't tell anyone about this. Adopted at the age of seven when her parents died, she has always felt a little different, but when she...

I love romance, but I cannot say that I am a big fan of paranormal literature. However, since romance was the primary theme of this novel, I gave it a chance and I am glad I did! The Nearer The Dawn by J.P. Barry follows...

(Extra) Ordinary: Inspirational Stories of Everyday People by Keith Maginn is an assortment of inspirational stories symbolizing heroic efforts. The author has collected several stories of real-life situations in which the individuals exhibited extraordinary efforts. This is one of those books that stays with you...

The Cat and the Fiddle by Cathy Farr is a cute tale of a little boy who travels in the between. Seven-year-old Max is having trouble sleeping so Dad suggests "moon dreaming." Dad tells him it is what he used to do when he couldn't...

Eat to Beat Disease: Foods Medicinal Qualities by Catherine J Frompovich takes readers on a journey of discovery and gives them a wealth of wisdom about how they can transform their health by changing their food choices and daily diet. Most of us unwittingly eat...

We first meet Laurel Beacham in the dead of night, engaged in recovering an Old Master from a private gallery housed in a castle turret. Surprised by the owner of the house, she quickly cuts the painting from its frame and escapes by attaching a...

Night of the Storm continues the exciting Eura Chronicles by K.N. Lee. The Storm and Flame can finally meet each other face to face. But their adventures together are only just beginning. Now that the barriers are down, chaos is striking every corner of the...

Maggie Child, the protagonist in Voodoo Child, Book One: Zombie Uprising by William Burke, is special. And she becomes even more so after she is shot down during a mission over Iraq. She wakes up and finds that she is being held by an organization...

The Nettle Tree is an anthology of Western-inspired short stories edited by Kenneth Weene and Clayton Clifford Bye. The authors were presented with a challenge: create an original and different Western-themed story in 3,000 words of less. Thirteen writers' efforts are showcased in this volume,...

The Rosegiver by Sandy Benitez is a beautifully written mix of supernatural, mystery, and romance for young adult readers, but adult readers will still get a lot of entertainment by reading it. Set against the English rural landscape in the late 1800s, a young girl...

Field Work by Sarah Estes is a collection of forty-seven poems, divided into four sections, ranging from topics of survival, grief, remembrance, and discovery. The poems are short, but packed full of thoughtful imagery that demands a second, and third, reading. As an English teacher...

Shattered Time is Book 3 in the Sons of Meir series by Jacqueline T. Johnson, a captivating story of war, deceit, and the unwavering friendship of two brave men that would decide the fate of the future of a nation. Erich and Nash share a...

Chasm in Time is Book 4 in the Sons of Meir series by Jacqueline T. Johnson, an epic tale of family intrigue and secrets that features very compelling characters and intense action. Two warriors, Nash and Erich, are very close friends, but, like all friends,...

Misfire by Bennie C. Lee Jr. is a story of one man’s journey through life and the difficulties of having to deal with an absent father, the effect it had on his impressionable young mind, and the steps he took to overcome his adversities. The...

The Goddess Particle by Brandy Gaye is a paranormal romance and a gripping tale of what happens when two powerful persons join forces to hunt down monsters. Mandy Heart and Swithin Hook are agents whose job it is to hunt down every monster. When Swithin...

Rachel Laine, the third book in The Women of Merryton series, is written by Jennifer Peel. It had been eight years since Rachel Laine’s twin sister, Sydney, had died in childbirth. Rachel had adopted Sydney’s baby, Drew, and raised him as her own. When baseball...

Ups and Downs: Elementary Monologues That Explore Emotions by Rebecca Wright helps elementary students discover a wide range of emotions. Divided into three parts, the book helps children learn and understand more about feelings and emotions. Part I has 20 monologues, and Part II explores...

Liisa Kyle's 50 Ways to Enjoy Turning Fifty: Make the Most of Your Milestone Birthday to Have the Best Year Ever is an engaging read for everyone, especially those who want to make their 50th year special and amazing. The book will guide readers to...