Deflowered Lyric by J.J. Staples is a disturbing novel that speaks about the realities of the society we live in. Sexual abuse is rampant in our society and this story is sketched around three characters, Lyric, Jada and Judith, who all undergo abuse at the...

Run is a suspense novel written by Becky Johnson. Charlotte is a published author with two books already under her belt and a third expected by her agent and publisher, but she's having some problems getting started on that third book. None of her ideas...

The Shadow of Loss is a young adult coming of age story written by Josefina Gutierrez. Evelyn Gonzalez had a nervous breakdown when she was in her junior year of high school, and her sister had her committed to an institution. Now she's being released,...

By Water and Blood by Melanie Rose is a paranormal novel that will leave readers thinking about their own heritage as well as about decisions which impact their lives. Sophia is a young woman who feels out of sync with her world. When she discovers...

Being Brave For Bailey by Corey Gut is a story told in rhyme about a dog named Bailey who is loved and cherished by his human family. This gentle story follows through Bailey’s visits to the veterinarian and the time when the family have to...

John L. Rallios tells the story of a normal backyard gopher eating a magic carrot and becoming self aware, with a voice that is perfect for readers of all ages, but especially for young people. I was delighted as Gopher discovered the nature of things...

Essie's Roses: A Novel by Michelle Muriel is a historical fiction novel set in the South during the years leading up to the American Civil War. Essie, a slave, is born on the Westland plantation at the same time as the plantation owner, Katie Winthrop,...

Cross Your Fingers by K.L. Finalley is the story of Jacqueline Emerson who, as the Managing Editor of a reputable newspaper, has achieved success at the age of 32. In a comfortable relationship with Mallory and exciting challenges with work, she is not even aware...

Everyone needs a little redemption now and again. Dawn Williams has set the stage for full-blown recovery in her romantic suspense novel, Redemption. Nick "Storm" Maddox, a retired Navy SEAL, has such deep dark secrets that his life nearly slips away from him until his...

Moonfin: Through the Watery Door is a science fiction/contemporary fantasy novel for children and preteens written by L.L. Mintie. Lizzy's brother, Brandon, disappeared when she was eight years old. The Grape family had been in town visiting an odd touristy shop that had an aquarium...

Angela Beach Silverthorne writes an exceptional Christian novel in Cries of Innocence. Bren is seventeen, a senior in high school, and she just made cheerleader! Life should be good. However, Bren faces tremendous life challenges. Her father is abusive and the town drunk. Most believe...

I just finished The Light Who Shines: Bluebell Kildare Series Book One by author Lilo Abernathy. I am always thrilled to find a new series that promises to be fantastic, and this book has all the elements needed to make that the case! The story...

Lady Bird: Shawn’s Sixth Sense by Gracie Bradford is a short book about a ten-year-old boy, Shawn, and how he adapts to a sight disability with the help of his friend and doggie pal, Lady Bird. Lady Bird is a beagle whose instincts and senses...

The Dragon Throne (The Four Kingdoms) by Chrys Cymri is a story that begins with Princess Fianna as heir to the Dragon Throne. Her elderly father brings Marissa into the household. When Fianna finds out that her father is about to marry Marissa for the...

Bliss by J. Santiago is a contemporary romance novel surrounding the meaning of family and coping with loss. Lena “Maggie” Pryce has always been shaken by the death of her brother, Gabe, on the soccer field, as a result of a sudden cardiac episode. His...

"I am not my hair. I am not this skin. I am a soul that lives within." India Arie's words have never rung louder in my mind than when I was reading Crowning Glory: An Experiment in Self-Discovery Through Disguise by Stacy Harshman. Stacy's inner...

For I Will Be With You: Daily Reflections on Recovery From the Bible by Mr. Boruch Binyamin is a series of reflections from the first five books of the Bible, starting with Genesis and ending with Deuteronomy. It also starts from the first of January...

In The Lily Year by L.H. Anderson, life has a way of throwing you a curve ball. It happened with Lily when she was very young. As you can expect, it turned her life around and took it the other way. She was living, but...

For those younger readers and their parents looking for a clean fantasy story based on Christian philosophy, Kristen Reed offers Eirwen’s Dream: Inside Snow White’s Sleeping Mind. Based loosely on the traditional fairytale of Snow White, Eirwen is to assume the throne upon the death...

Overwhelmed and Undernourished: Use Food as Medicine and Turn Your Life Around is a great introduction to holistic health care. The author Karen Thomas went through several years of health problems, as did her husband. She happened to watch a movie on Netflix called Fat,...