Turmoil turns to comfort as April Harrington escapes what many believe is an idyllic life and returns to the summer home of her childhood in Home Again. Kathleen Shoop brings to life a swirl of emotions after April leaves her would-be husband at the altar...

Truth is often much more intriguing than fiction, which Ann Marie Thomas so clearly portrays in Broken Reed: The Lords of Gower and King John. As one author referred to William III de Breos as “a broken Reed,” Ann tells the historical tale of this...

Even though I can read my way through many obscure and complex subjects such as mathematics and philosophy written by philosophers, I seem incapable of reading more than the first few pages of an insurance policy. The writing seems designed to so dull the mind...

Time waits for no one as Lady Jocelyn Dunkirk discovers after her father is seriously injured when a time machine explodes in the Victorian era. Richard Windsor, the Prince of Wales, is from the future and wants Jocelyn to return with him as his fiancée....

The Brothers’ Keepers by Matthew Peters is an intriguing psychological thriller about a Jesuit religious historian who is asked to assist the FBI in uncovering a US Senator’s murder. The protagonist, Nick, enters a world of white-knuckled friction where scandalous politics tangle with ecclesiastical Soldiers...

Eagle Talons: The Iron Horse Chronicles - Book One is a debut novel from Robert Murphy and it's an outstanding work of historical fiction. Set in 1867, it tells the story of the transcontinental railroad and the people who were instrumental in carrying off one...

The Bird with the Broken Wing by D.L. Richardson is a new type of story. Everyone has heard of purgatory, but not many actually have been there. Ben is one of the few who have been to purgatory and got to tell the story of...

The Shining Within Me: Communications from the Afterlife is a spiritualist memoir written by Freddie Rivera. Rivera grew up sensing, hearing and even seeing presences as a young child. At first, he thought that this was something everyone experienced, but later he came to see...

Caskets from Costco by Kelly Wilson is an interesting read. The book filled me with a whole mixture of emotions while reading it. The book is funny but sad at times. It also makes you want to hug the author while slapping the people around...

After her son tried to commit suicide, Agnieszka was left with no choice but to reveal a well-kept secret to her kids in order to help them understand their brother's actions. Starting from when she was eight, she told her family her life story, with...

Crossing Values is a Christian fiction by Carrie Dawes. Amber Griffiths had no idea that her life would change when she travels to Crossing, Oregon. She accepts a temporary job, and accommodation from Frank and Faye Yager who try to make her feel at home,...

The Hoppernots by Deborah Blake Dempsey is a nature-themed adventure tale for children primarily in the Middle Grade area of reading. Almost reaching the length of a full adult novel, the story centers around three young frogs by the names of Cristobel, Max and (perhaps...

Covert Exposure is a Nick Spinelli Mystery by Valerie J. Clarizio. Detective Nick Spinelli’s sadness caused by his partner’s retirement turns to outrage when temporarily transferred to Social Services. His foul mood changes after meeting Shannon O’Hara, the caseworker he is to assist. She is...

The eternal battle between good and evil is played out through the characters on the side of Deceris, goddess of the Light and those of Belamon, god of the Dark. They join forces against Lord Faldyn, the pawn of the damned souls of Aeyrebis, and...

With dismal worldwide divorce rates, P.J. LaRue’s After “I Do!” A Marriage Map is not only timely, but it is succinct. The author starts right off the bat telling the reader that her marriage should not have lasted, yet it has despite the boxes they...

Stolen Heart by Shanitra Gardner is a whimsical story about a prince falling in love with a common girl. His father, the King of Valtore, is furious when he gets to know what happened and banishes her from the kingdom. He sends her to a...

Rita Just Wants to be Thin by Mary W. Walters tells the tale of Rita, an emotional over-eater and chain smoker who is dissatisfied with her lot in life. Rita becomes increasingly depressed and disgruntled when the scale tops 200 pounds. Married to Graham, she...

“We do best by embracing those parts about ourselves that we don’t like and ceasing to judge them.” Finding My Invincible Summer by Muriel Vasconcellos is a guideline for understanding how to get the most out of our lives in spite of our failures and...

Five is Book One of the Maor Series, a young adult contemporary fantasy written by Caroline Greyling. Shaylee is your typical 16-year-old who has plenty of hopes and dreams. She’s into dancing, has written a story that’s been published in a magazine, and she loves...

Good Company by Melissa Hladik Meyer is the story of three neighbors; retired Delta Force operator Fred, physician’s assistant Kathleen, and Navy SEAL Mark. Mark was promised a promotion in California but at the last minute his orders were changed and he shows up in...