It is California in 1993, and Jazmin Valdez and Stephannie Bengochea are best friends. Both were born on March 15, 1975, which makes them astrological twins according to Jaz’s mom, an amateur astrologer. Steph is not so sure, but she doesn’t care. She...

Laurell L.M. Wright’s “Yearnings of the Heart” is an ebullient collection of prayers, testimonials, psalms and affirmations of the wondrous power of Christ’s redeeming love. Through many scenarios, witnessed in diverse voices, readers will find both comfort and inspiration for any milepost on their journey...

You may have heard the saying that ‘Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ but it is even worse when the women in question happen to be powerful demi-gods. When close friends Pax and Amara both have their hearts broken, they decide that the...

“Drowning Mermaids” by Nadia Scrieva is an excellent, well-thought-out novel – book one in a series of three, already published. As the title suggests, the story features mermaids. These mermaids look exactly like humans, with two legs rather than the tail we have come to...

“Martin McMillan and the Secret of the Ruby Elephant” by Elaine Russell is the second book in the author’s middle-grade adventure series. It follows “Martin McMillan and the Lost Inca City”. Ms. Russell seems to have made a great deal of research in the writing...

Author Tammy Jordan has written a truly inspiring book in "The Door to Fruitfulness". It is not long, just under eighty pages, but it gives a message that many readers will love and can apply in their own lives. The author begins by telling the...

When Kat opened her dance studio she went to the bank for a loan. On that particular day she talked to Mason Everett. He granted her the loan but business had not been doing all that well and Kat was afraid that she was going...

Slavery. In the twenty-first century it is difficult to imagine relationships among free and owned people. Due primarily to the poor living conditions of slaves on this plantation and the uncaring attitude of the owner, Hester's mother died after giving birth when Hester was just...

Always by D.A. Lawson is a realistic romance with a lot of depth. It opens in an almost sinister way with Julie McCourt feeling threatened by her ex-fiancé who won’t leave her alone. She also feels guilty at letting this situation come about. But Julie...

"The Benefit Package" takes the reader on a 30 day journey of goodness, utilizing Psalm 103 as its navigational guide--its GPS. Meticulously and thoughtfully compiled by Tamara Clymer, "The Benefit Package" offers brief inspirational vignettes of ordinary people experiencing God in extraordinary ways. The topics...

Author Dee Marvin Emeigh writes beautifully on how we are challenged within life to live above the standard of the world and follow the example of Jesus Christ. "Cafeteria Covenant - The Voice, The Choice and the Challenge" gives evidence that those within the church,...

Marie Allan's Unfailing Love is her own personal story. As a young girl, she goes through extraordinary experiences that scarred her emotionally. Her parents married young and divorced twice and their children has to live through the pain of the separation. Feeling unloved and rejected...

“SHOWgrins: Women Who Walk on Water” by Betty Collier is the courageous account of Venus Williams, tennis champion, as she battles a disease, Sjogren’s. It also chronicles the lives of Cathy Taylor, Estrella Bibbey, Judy Kang, Lynn Petruzzi and Paula Beth Sosin -- five women...

Love Is As Strong As Death by Ci'Monique Green is one of those stories that seems to transcend its genre some and just ends up as a book that grips you. Ci'Monique introduces us to Sarai Jenkins, a born again virgin who has guarded her...

Matthew had magical powers but he couldn’t understand why. But then he started liking his magic and decided to keep the secret to himself because he didn’t know what people would think. And it was when he was with his friend who was in a...

“Duck and Friends: The Dinosaur Bones” starts out with a Duck who lives in Pleasant Hill where Duck had cows, chickens, pigs and alpacas. Then one day Duck reads a book about fossils and that is when the pandemonium begins. He gets ideas in his...

Set in a world that is similar to our own, “January Black” by Wendy S. Russo is an intriguing mystery, a sweet love story, and has a twist at the end that will bring a smile to your face! Young Matty Ducayne has caught the...

Seemingly content with their lives, Dave Chamberlain and Mike "Shep" Shepard are each surprised to find themselves making an agreement with each other, to sail the Pacific Ocean. A large enough endeavor in and of itself, but when you consider they will be making this...

"To Snatch a Thief" is the story of Skye Forrester, a teenager who has been arrested for theft in London in 2089. She was born in poverty and, after both of her parents passed away, she is the sole guardian of her six-year old brother....

“Hereafter” is a book written by Terri Bruce. The book in its entirety is just beyond awesome. The first few pages of the book will get you hooked. The book itself is quite a great adventure because it will show you Terri Bruce’s view of...