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...

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...

“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...

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...

From the Magical Mind of Mindy Munson is a wonderful story written by Nikki Bennett. The Munson kids went to live with Aunt Julie when their parents died. They have problems adjusting to their tragic loss, and their aunt isn’t cool anymore. Aunt Julie buys...

When Everyone Shines But You by Kelly Martin is not just another self-help book lining the shelf, telling you to think positive or obey the laws of attraction to get anything you want. This book shows you how being human is not only okay, but...

A Model Murder (Alicia Allen Investigates Book 1) by Celia Conrad is a fast paced mystery that throws you into a blend of fear and comedy and will make you see the parallels that can be drawn between Alpha males and law firms. Alicia Allen...

Rune is a young girl desperate to know more about her past, until the opportunity presents itself in startling ways. Living her life as a fortune-teller's apprentice, Rune has always lived in the forest that others fear. She has felt safe there and, despite the...

Stefani Milan takes us into the world of the depraved and mysterious in The Secret of Kolney Hatch. When a London murder strikes home to Paul Watson, being so reminiscent of his mother's death half a decade prior, Watson decides that there is something that...

Found, Near Water is a psychological thriller set in Christchurch, New Zealand written by Katherine Hayton. Christine is a fully-certified psychiatrist; however, she stopped practicing when she became pregnant with her daughter and is now a volunteer victims support counselor for North Christchurch. In that...

Love is something that everyone wants to find but not everyone can. It’s something that people wonder about and it’s something that this book of poems is about. There are so many different stages to love. There’s the stage where you are wondering whether you’ll...

Dr. Chandrix Dies is the second volume in Christopher D. Abbott's historical mystery series, The Dies Trilogy. It's set in London in 1930 and features the Dutch detective and psychologist, Doctor Pieter Straay. While it's the second volume in the series, Dr. Chandrix Dies can...

Where Did I Come From? The Adventures of Sammy the Turtle by Pam Funke is the story of Sammy the baby turtle who is all alone after coming out of his egg. He wants to find his identity and where he comes from. His mother...

In Mataluna: 151 Afghan Pashto Proverbs, Captain Edward Zellem introduces us to the culture of the Pashto language, spoken by people of Afghanistan through their proverbs. The preface is lengthy with explanations of how the book was formed through social media outlets; the sketches in...

Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying: Embracing Life After Loss by Allen Klein takes readers through the emotions of grief and sorrow, and makes a good companion during dark periods in life. The author shares his wisdom with words of love and humor,...

Current Impressions by Kelly Risser is an absolutely stunning book. The second book in the series follows Meara along on her journey as she starts a whole new life as a selkie with her father. She learns how to wield her new found powers and...