Linda Joy Myers' The Forger of Marseille is set in WWII, as Europe falls into the terrifying grip of Hitler and Nazi Germany. The story is inspired by the historical figure of Varian Fry, an American journalist who helped countless refugees escape from France. Sarah...

What an indescribable pleasure it is to find a novel that holds you captive not just with its clever, dark plot, but with characters so riveting, real, and relatable that it’s impossible to put the book down. Drawn from Life by Sarah P. Blanchard is...

In Tangles, Kay Smith-Blum takes readers into the heart of America's Cold War secrecy with the same poignant clarity reminiscent of E. Annie Proulx. Set against the backdrop of the Hanford plant, Smith-Blum weaves a dual narrative that resonates with individuals’ history and enduring courage....

Anderson “Andi” Elizabeth Sullivan, a veterinarian from Atlanta, had kicked her love life to the curb after her last relationship. Her best friend Jess’s efforts to fix her up with blind dates only strengthen her resolve to stay away from love. When a successful movie...

Have you ever made a wish upon a star on a clear summer night? Has the wish come true? What if the wish sent you on an intergalactic adventure? In Victoria Gail Oltarsh’s The Boy and The Secret of the Stars, young Eli makes such...

In the Dark of Night is the ninth installment of The Men of Fire Beach series by Lorana Hoopes. Dr. Garrett Young, a pediatrician, has had enough of Chicago after a broken relationship and arrives in the coastal town of Fire Beach, hoping to start...

In Journey Into Living Waters, Maria Rodero begins with her inspirational moment of writing the book. It was her mother's desire for her daughter to keep writing as she was suffering from dementia. From the beginning, it is evident that God was watching over Maria,...

The Royal Order of the Last Coin by Joyce Crawford is a Christian historical fiction novel set in 14th-century England, centered around the de Burton family. The story begins with the knighting of Walter de Burton by King Edward I on the day of William...

Meet Little Lizard by Caelan Crawford begins by setting a tone of happy discovery of a softly-hued reptile, small enough to be comfortable in a beautiful flower—something akin to a multi-hued lily or gladiola—a blossoming home shared with a tiny butterfly and other like surprises....

This week I’ve buried myself in the dark and compelling world of Blood on the Veld, a thriller from S.A. McLain that looks to be the start of a gripping series of wildlife and conservation-themed thrillers. I love the angle of a high-stakes thriller set...

In Naked Girl by Janna Brooke Wallack, Sienna “CeeCee” Jones and Siddharta “Siddhi” Jones live a life of complete insecurity. They are under the care, a term used quite loosely, of their dad, Jackson, who is their primary guardian since their mother is no longer...

In Periphery by AA DaSilva, Charlotte struggles to decide between what she has done in the past, the people in her life, and the events that are gradually starting to unfold before her. Her conflicts stem from unresolved feelings toward her father-in-law and her late husband Jared. Charlotte's life...

Writing a novel, a screenplay, or any other type of content can be complex because of the different elements involved, but even harder than writing the general content is the writing of sex scenes. The Fiction Writer’s Sexuality Guide by Dr. J. is a compilation...

Ofoufouk and the Light of Friendship is a children’s picture book written by Nadine Nana Tangpi with illustrations by Mehedi. It is based on a Cameroonian folk tale about Ofoufouk, a lonely bat who yearns for friendship in an African jungle. Ofoufouk loves his habitat,...

Joan Donaldson crafts Lizzie and William’s love story beautifully in Ae Fond Kiss: Love Blossoms in Tennessee, a remarkable, hope-filled romance novel set in a close-knit community in the Appalachian Mountains. Following the death of her fiancé, Lizzie Walker wrestles with despair that almost overwhelms...

Eldoria: Forgotten Realm by T.A. Thornwell is an imaginative fantasy adventure. It follows Vale, a knight belonging to the order of Luminaria who is sworn to protect the kingdom of Eldoria. The story unfolds as the kingdom is attacked by the powerful Malakar, a former...

Elizabeth M. Jones’s Becoming an Empowered Survivor offers an inspiring roadmap for individuals seeking to heal from the lasting impacts of trauma and abuse. Drawing from her own experiences, Jones weaves personal anecdotes, insightful reflections, and practical advice together, creating a resource that is both...

Vengeance at the Vineyard by Tana L. H. Boerger is set at Château Beaulieu where, during wedding festivities, the family butler collapses, whispering his knowledge of who's responsible for a threatening message tied to the family dog. Later, it's discovered he was poisoned. Meanwhile, Genevieve...

In Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar, Ava loves to be outdoors and let her imagination run away with her. The forests are full of secrets and wonderful creatures in Ava’s mind. But one day, her exploration into the forest leads to...

Mother of Red Mountains by Apple An is a compelling story set in 20th-century China that follows Jun, a young girl who faces a series of tragedies that profoundly change her life. She loses her father, who did not see the importance of education; her...