Escape by Caroline Robertson recounts the emotional upheaval a parent feels at the loss of a child. Eileen not only lost her daughter but also her marriage, as her husband could not deal with the passing of their young child. Friends she had made during...

In Escaping Illusions by Therese Heckenkamp, Brook had endured Connor's alcohol-fueled violence, bearing the brunt of his fists for too long. She clung to their daughter, Ella, until she, too, became entangled in the violence for the first time. That moment shattered any resolve Brook...

Mia's Glowing Heart by Lida Wyatt and Frederick Dodson tells the story of Mia, a little girl who frequently struggled with her feelings. Some days she felt lonely, unhappy, and unworthy of affection, and she battled to cope with things that happened in her life....

The Demon Hunter and The Black Skull is the fourth installment in The Demon Hunter Series by Henry Regnault. Demon hunter Cadence Mage is listening to the stories of Finn Meyer, a dying man with secrets to reveal. As the stories develop, Cadence battles demons...

Accustomed to the Dark by Thomas DeConna is an interesting coming-of-age tale of friendship, relationships, and coming to terms with life and humanity. Young journalist Jenny Smith is looking for an opportunity to jump-start her journalism career. She has scored an interview with the reclusive...

Splish! Splash! Whoosh! Ocean Life by Sonia Maria is a lively introduction to the creatures that live in and around the sea. Starting on the beach, each creature has a page with a rhyming verse to introduce it. The closing line of each rhyme includes...

The Bible is such a fascinating book with many stories depicting parables and lessons, providing answers to prayers, and giving life examples. There are several books of the Bible that I’ve come to enjoy over the decades due to the essence of the messages contained...

Roodi To The Rescue is a children's book written by Lacey Gordon and illustrated by Stacy Brevard-Mays. Roodi is a large rooster who is very protective of the chickens and ducks in his yard. He watches over them and makes sure no harm comes to...

Secrets Never End is a work of fiction in the crime, action, and suspense genres. Penned by author Dave Lager, this interesting novel delves into the turmoil of Deputy Sheriff Ro Delahanty as she fights to clear her brother's name from murder accusations. When her...

The Quiet Girl by Nichole Heydenburg is a young adult thriller about the decisions one makes and the consequences thereof. When the shy and introverted Violet makes friends with Jess and Kayla at her new school, she thinks her days of getting bullied by Mallory...

True Indigo: A Tipsy Collins Novel is a work of fiction in the mystery, paranormal, and adventure subgenres, and this novel forms the last in the current series. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Stephanie Alexander. We...

The title suggests a textbook, but Chas Halpern’s The Physics of Relationships is an enjoyable novel that provides amazing insight into the dynamics of human relationships. We all have relationships, and often they are complex. Relationships with spouses, siblings, parents, friends, neighbors, children, friends of...

Oscar's Noisy Dilemma by Nikki Mitchell is about a young octopus excited to attend his first birthday party. Oscar's friend Herman is having the party at his home, but Oscar is also nervous. His big sister Olivia explains what usually happens at birthday parties and...

Northwest Poems is an enrapturing collection of poems by CE Rivers. This diverse poetry collection is divided into six chapters. In the first chapter, "Northwest Poems," the poems feature animals witnessing the bewildering behavior of humans, the different layers of love, and the search for...

When I Killed You by Liam Fialkov commences when Helen's 9-year-old daughter Alice disappears without a trace. Helen could recall the tragic day with vivid clarity. Even after thirty years, she still felt the grief and guilt as if it was yesterday. Even though it...

Veggielante Violence by Max Parrott is the fourth book in the Ruff McPaw Mysteries. Angela’s peaceful daily routine is interrupted when she receives a call from the chief informing her about the death of a game warden. She never turns down a case and she...

Demolition Daredevil by Max Parrott is the fifth book in the Ruff McPaw Mysteries. Angela never says no to a mystery. A car accident raises all sorts of questions and Angela begins to wonder if it was truly an accident. Lending her sleuthing talents to...

Self-discovery is a path that has many challenges but is worth everything in the end. Charles J. Orlando explores multiple aspects of this journey in Hope and Luna. Hope is a woman working her way through life's phases of personal relationships and the value of...

C.D. Hancock brings us a colorful murder mystery in Madam Ricketts. When John Wesley Jr. finds some old photographs in his father’s belongings, he is delighted when Maudie agrees to shed some light on the events leading up to that one instance. As a second-generation...

Sides by Bradley Caffee tells the story of Tyler Simmons, one of the very few people who have never played Sides, an online game to which the entire nation is addicted. Everyone waits for the mysterious clock in the game to reach "zero hour." As...