Model Suspect by T.K. Sheffield is part of The Backyard Model series and introduces Melanie Towers, who'd had enough of New York City. She headed back to Wisconsin and opened a craft mall, but the holiday season launched with a dead body – a social...

Sniper's Day is the fifth installment in The Ro Delahanty Series by Dave Lager. Trained in the Air Force's Counter Sniper School in Arkansas, Airman First Class Wade Meese was stationed at the Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan. His mission was to eliminate enemy...

In Tashia Hart’s Native Love Jams, her heroine Winnow has decided to leave her fiancé, Chris. It is a mismatch as he is jealous and destructive, unable to appreciate the natural, deliberately unglamorous Winnow, or to accept her choices. When Winnow learns of his fling...

We tend to bury our unpleasant pasts for a better present and future. But what if your dreadful past caught up with you, and you had no choice but to face it head-on? Vital Response, a novella by Maxwell Cross, leads us through a unique...

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....

Marcus and His Buttons is written by Medhanie Nebay Embaye and illustrated by Magdalena Agu. Marcus, a young boy who lived in Eritrea, Africa, loved to play games with his friends outside. He and his friends would compete for buttons when they played together. Knowing...

The Beautiful Losses is an enthralling collection of poems and poetic stories that cover a wide range of topics and emotions related to the human condition, presented in a post-modern narrative style. Penned by Frederick Pollack, this poetic narrative is personal and intimate yet touches...

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...

In Accursed Son by Eric Avedissian, Armand Tarkanian owes Berj money after a car accident. Berj is a fascinating stranger with gold teeth engraved with runes. Armand feels more confined and helpless now than he did when he was under his uncle's control. Armand is...

Crush is a psychological thriller written by Niki Keith. Phoebe Hall is having many problems coming to terms with her father's death. Her school problems are just as problematic, with Laura Preston welcoming her as the newest member of the volleyball team and newest Pink...

Secret Meetings is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, mystery, and suspense subgenres, and is part of the Bob Robbins Home Front Mystery series. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author J. G. Harlond, this fourth installment...

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...

Thanksgiving is a day everyone loves for its delicious feasts, leftovers, and family gatherings. Join a little boy who loved Thanksgiving as much as anyone with Shani T. Night's The Little Boy Who Craved Thanksgiving Leftovers: And the Lessons He Learned. Little Ricky was a...

Mage Breaker is a work of fiction in the urban fantasy, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to mature YA and adult reading audiences. Author Sean R. Frazier invites us into a world where magic is not a gift but confinement. The...

Narrated by a deceased family dog, Molly, The Lede to our Undoing by Donald Mengay, provides insight into the lives of Jake and Wren, twins in 1970s rust-belt America. Molly's observations reveal their experiences as they navigate a changing society against a backdrop of civil,...

Starr of the Show is a story about friendship and making amends. Written by Leigh Reagan Alley, the book follows two best friends and fifth graders, Starr Solomon and Sunny Morgan, who used to be inseparable. When Starr inadvertently takes credit for the backpack Sunny...

That's My Name! Say it Right! by Adela Villalpando is a traditional alphabet book. The unique aspect of this ABC book is that each letter highlights a child's name and is followed by a pronunciation key. Each child interacts with something that begins with the...

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...

Alex the Adventurous Ant by Gia Meloni is the first in a series of books set in Letterland. Alex is a big-eyed character who is eager to explore beyond his home in the meadow. He wants to know what is on the other side of...