The Black Widows by Jane Finch is a fictitious thriller about three women who plan and plot the deaths of their ruthless, wealthy husbands. How could these women be so unscrupulous? Was it greed or revenge? As their painful childhood truths unfold, I couldn’t help...

Gravity: A Short Story by Jessica Schaub is suitable for Middle Grade readers, depicting serious and heart-breaking events. Jeff and his family are having financial difficulties which result in belt-tightening strategies such as canceling cable, sharing a pre-paid cell phone, gardening and canning, and shopping...

Little Teddy Freeman, yes that’s what people called him, was only seven years old when he learned a valuable lesson in life – actually, it was more than just one valuable lesson. You see, Little Teddy Freeman wanted to buy himself a boat, but he...

The Equine Legacy: How Horses, Mules, and Donkeys Shaped America by C.S. Purdy is a historical look at the life of horses and other equines in America primarily during the 19th and 20th centuries. Purdy has a light style that’s easy to read and allows...

Scared Witchless (Bless Your Witches Book 1) by Amy Boyles is an amusing witch fiction story about three sisters, Dylan, Seraphina and Reid. When Reid was a baby, their parents died in a car accident and the three sisters went to live with their grandmother....

The Carver by Jacob Devlin is a wonderful fairytale. The stories we all know get an interesting sequel that starts with the question what if Peter Pan and Pinocchio grew up? Enzo was a happy child who loved it when his father carved him...

Journey back to a historical time with pirate lore, Regency romance, rules of court, and proper society. Brinn Fairchild hates it all, she doesn't want to be presented at court, attend balls, and act like she doesn't have a brain. Of course her mother doesn't...

Cole's Perfect Puppy by Frances M Crossno is a delightful, captivating and award winning Christian novel for young children. Cole longs for a puppy and is thrilled when Uncle Bobby and his girlfriend give him an exciting Christmas gift - he and his younger brother,...

Chasing Demons by John Hansen is a military romance in which Gus O'Grady is trying to rebuild his life, but things are very much out of his hands. In a story set in the 1870s, Gus has given his everything to his country and people...

The Island by S. Usher Evans is the first in the Madion War trilogy. It’s been fifty years since the war between Kylae and Rave started, and it doesn’t appear that it’ll be ending in the near future. Captain Theo Kallistrate has been in the...

Live to Tell: A Suicide Survivor's Struggle with Depression and Anxiety is a non-fiction self-help/memoir written by Ben Schwipps and Shelia Merkel. On July 18, 2015, Ben decided to end his life. After he pulled the trigger, he described the result as feeling as though...

Harri’s life wasn’t perfect, but it was going well. The loss of her husband was slowly becoming bearable. Her life was starting to move on when one night and one man stole that away from her. She’s now a shell of what she was. Trapped...

The Charm of Confrontation: The Life-Changing Benefits of Being Frank by Linda Kuriloff is an excellent guide on how to master the skill of confrontation, which will benefit readers when it comes to having a successful career and healthy relationships. The book explains the importance...

In a delightful new offering by author Patricia May, Under the Sea: A Seashell Meditation for Children - A Coloring & Activity Book, readers (and 'color-ers') will find a sweet story with wonderful illustrations to keep them engaged from the beginning all the way through...

I have a strong love for historical fiction, and so I was incredibly excited to read Lies: Ann Putnam Jr’s Recounting of the Salem Witch Trials by Oliver Dahl. The novel focuses on the village of Salem, Massachusetts and the witch trials for which they...

The Garage Sale How-To Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Hold a Successful Garage Sale by Cindy Sabulis is a useful guide for anyone planning a garage sale, showing how one can make it successful. The book will tell readers what has to be...

The Lost Tooth by A.M. Vela was a very educational book that I and my daughter both enjoyed. The story is about a baby hippo who has lost his tooth. He goes all over and asks his animal friends if they have his tooth. Each...

The Eagle with a Lazy Eye by A.M. Vela was an eye-opener for me. The story is about a bald eagle named Piko. Piko has trouble seeing things because he has a lazy eye. Piko must wear a patch on his eye in order to...

Li Wei is a little Panda Bear. He hasn’t grown to his full adult size yet. One day, when hungry, he searches and finds some tasty bamboo to eat. Yuan, a brown bear much bigger than Li Wei, challenges Li Wei’s right to be eating...

For the most part, Lexie is your typical teenager. She has two older sisters, one who annoys her to no end, and they live with their aunt, after their mom passed away when Lexie was born. All that typical life is about to change at...