I must have been about 8 at the time: a close childhood friend suddenly disappeared from my life. I learned later that he died of leukemia, but I never understood why or where he’d gone. I was sad and missed him, but in the 1960s,...

Stehekin Wilderness Ranch brings together several older and younger adults one summer. As they each go about their duties providing pleasurable adventures and food for visitors, readers are treated to descriptions of arduous hiking trails and forest surrounds. One can almost feel the silence and...

Savage Skies by Kat Ross, the first book in the Fourth Empire series, will appeal to fantasy and adventure fans. The world is divided between light and darkness. The sun shines only on the west, while the east is lit by the three moons. The...

FBI agent Terri Watson is deeply absorbed by her current career and potentially most important case. Her investigation to track a powerful Russian laundering money is interrupted by a streak of exceptionally horrific murders reminiscent of a wild animal attack. Terri and her partner Marc...

Beyond A Gluten-Free Dream is a children's picture book penned by Frances Alvarado-Ng and illustrated by Marianne Savage. Meet Livie Bloom (aka Bloomy). She has the coolest treehouse, and her best friend Titang is the most adorable dog! Bloomy's the most delightful little girl—some even...

Immerse yourself in a gripping monster tale with Christopher Flowers' Shackleford Banks Sasquatch. Tom's weekend trip to Crystal Coast in North Carolina turns into a nightmare when he comes across something only known as myth. After Erica, Tom's girlfriend, tells his best friend Michael that...

Realithism: A Calling To Reality by Bruce Shoemaker is a study on the existence of aliens. It outlines their history on Earth and details the different artifacts that prove their existence. The author explains how aliens have played significant roles in human history and hid...

Phoenix Saga: Peace on Earth Protocol is a work of fiction penned by author amalL era JesuƨɘႱ hO in the science fiction, interpersonal drama, and adventure genres. Readers are invited into a philosophical work that explores the modern mythos for peace, including altruistic possibilities amidst...

Carolyn McBride brings us soulful women's fiction in The Cicada Spring. Katie Young is adrift. She has just said goodbye to her daughter who will be attending college in New York City. Now she will be returning home to Virginia, alone. She has a stable...

In Love on Target, author Shanna Hatfield tells a heartwarming tale set against the rugged backdrop of Oregon’s mining country in the late 19th century. Rena Burke, the resilient and determined protagonist, embarks on a journey from Texas with little more than her father's pistol...

In Challenging the Chef, Shanna Hatfield presents a heartwarming love story intertwined with delicious recipes, set in the town of Summer Creek, Oregon. Owen Thorpe, once a celebrated chef in New York, grudgingly accepts to offer cooking lessons as part of an auction for a...

Luscious Bite by Sara Ohlin follows the devilishly handsome Nikolav Sarkozy, a seven-hundred-year-old vampire who ironically works as a doctor. Niko does his best to save lives rather than take them and while he’s usually focused on his job, there is one thing that seems...

The Journey of the Ascending Rose by Kathleen Ho recounts the touching tale of Vi, a young Vietnamese girl whose life is forever altered by the devastating impact of war. Separated from her parents, Vi is forced to reside with her grandparents amid chaos and...

Anderson “Andi” Elizabeth Sullivan, a veterinarian from Atlanta, had kicked her love life to the curb after her last relationship. Her best friend Jess’s efforts to fix her up with blind dates only strengthen her resolve to stay away from love. When a successful movie...

Sketches of Curious Events and Practices in the Lives of the Intriguing People Who Inhabited Early America by Frank E Kuron is a mixed media historical account in which Kuron discusses those who had a hand in molding America. In sections like From Where to...

Guardian of the Groceries is a children’s picture book written by Michael Albanese with illustrations by Laura Kirkland. The story follows Henry, a young boy who seeks adventure to alleviate his boredom. One day, while sitting on his house’s front step, Henry wonders where he...

The Boy Who Loved Boxes by Michael Albanese is billed as a picture book for adults but works for all ages. A young boy discovers the joy of sorting his items into boxes. Everything has its place. Books go in one box, trains in another....

The Clock in the Water by Crissi McDonald blends the ordinary with the extraordinary, crafting a narrative rich in emotional depth and magical realism. Set against the backdrop of Osprey Bay and Camas Island, the story follows Nolee and Keet, whose reunion dredges up unresolved...

In his memoir Lost and Found, Daniel James Blackburn reflects on a transformative vacation suggested by his wife Ann, initially for relaxation from his demanding job. Embracing nature and family time, Blackburn found unexpected solace. He met River, another camper, whose insights on work-life balance...

Toasted, the first book in the Love Burns Series by Isobel Reed, is a contemporary romance set in the small town of Woodvalley Pines. Libby has just moved into town and almost burns down her kitchen when her toaster catches fire. Hunky firefighter Zach arrives...