Kimberly Sullivan's short story collection Drink Wine and Be Beautiful opens with Amica Del Cuore, a tale about a young American woman in Rome finding a friendship that will last a lifetime. A woman finally finds the peace and the contentment she has been looking...

Mirror Witch is the first book in the Daughters of Hecate series by Phoebe Walker. After a large number of Fenrir wolves vanish, the Council - representing the supernatural community - sends Booker (a werewolf) to investigate. Booker contacts Jo Murphy, owner of the Sanctum...

It'll Be Irie: Staying True to Yourself by Donn Swaby is a fantastic way to teach kids about crossing cultures. Raymond is excited when his parents tell him they will be moving from Jamaica to the United States. In anticipation, he practices being American by...

In Katie Frey’s Montana Legacy, Nick Hartmann is fighting to keep the family ranch although his sisters would prefer to sell, and his younger brother is indifferent. To add to his problems, Nick discovers that, after the accidental death of his brother and sister-in-law, he...

The Submerged Fire by Sture Henckel is a young adult fantasy that may be the best I have read in years. The story follows Niko, a wreck diver who comes across something so powerful it can cost him his life. Magic is strongly prohibited, but...

The Mind's Echo falls into the suspense, mystery, and thriller subgenres, and forms the first installment of the Dr. Theo Raden series of medical thriller novels. The work is best suited to mature adult readers owing to scenes of a sexual nature and the use...

Myah ran home in tears. A mean girl at school made fun of her, making her very sad. Her family sympathizes with Myah and tells her a story relating to her situation, about the Dill family on vacation and how they met a coconut who...

Cassius and Bracus, two best friends from Tuscany, serve in the Roman Xth Legion in Jerusalem. Both were distinguished soldiers, but Judea was dangerous for invaders in 16 AD. Zealots had taken Bracus' life, and Cassius, becoming overcautious, accidentally killed a local Jew in a...

Todd Knight’s The Posh Prepper is a dystopian novel featuring crisis planner Nick Ritter. He learns that his boss promised he would check the mining operation. After a disaster in the mine, Nick opens his disaster preparation firm for high-paying clients. His brother calls him...

In Freddy's Colorful Journey: Learning Colors by Allie Compeau we learn that Bo Bear has lost his crayons. He’s very sad. Freddy Fox sets out to find the crayons so that Bo Bear can continue to draw his colorful pictures. Riley Rabbit sees a red...

Distant Spring by E.N. Beck tells the story of Charlotte, aka Lottie, Stephens, a fourth-grade teacher who believes she is ready to embark on the next chapter of her life with her husband David. However, she is heartbroken when he informs her that not only...

A visit to the neurologist reveals that Suzanne Marriott's husband, Michael, is suffering from MS. From that moment, Suzanne must come to terms with the reality of being a caregiver and foregoing her plans and expectations about her marriage. By learning psychological and spiritual information...

The University Drop-In: The Life of Calestous Juma in His Own Words is an inspiring autobiography. Professor Calestous Juma is an internationally recognized authority on the application of science and technology to sustainable development; he has certainly come a long way. Born in Bubamba in...

All those who love short stories about crimes, investigations, and policing will appreciate Martelli, NYPD: A Collection of Excerpts from the Detective Louis Lou Martelli, NYPD, Mystery/Thriller Series by Theodore Jerome Cohen. This is the sixth volume of the series that collects stories dedicated to...

The Guest House: Stories Of A Nervous Mind is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, mental health, and social issues subgenres. The work is best suited to the mature reading audience owing to some explicit references to physical violence and substance abuse, as well...

Wagers of Fate: The 108 Stars by Noureddine Hifad is a work of fable and historical adventure that can be enjoyed by mature teen and adult audiences alike. In this literary style fantasy novel, we find ourselves exploring political turmoil in a strange land when...

Wow, The Storm Within covers suspense, drama, fear, hope, and thrills that will leave the reader on the edge of their seat. Author Michelle Mackenzie has written a book that catches the reader’s attention from the first page to the last. Two main characters with...

Tides of the Sovereign (Book One of The Lost Wells Trilogy) by Kate Gateley follows Julia Harrison, a magic bearer who has just lost her grandmother. She is dealing not only with her grief but a feeling of being disconnected from her magic. Her whole...

Mantle of the World Ruler is the second installment in the Lost Wells Trilogy by Kate Gateley. The trials and tribulations of Julia Harrison continue as she and Dom O’Brian try to recuperate after the onslaught of danger by Marcus Cassius Longinus. However, things slowly...

Sam Daly has been through her share of tragedies. After her husband’s passing, she isolated herself from everyone and everything aside from work. Her days are a constant, predictable cycle and she prefers it that way. Unfortunately, her father-in-law, Harold, did not get the memo...