William Mears is working towards his doctorate at the University of Southern California. But he doesn't want to take the easy road; he wants his thesis to matter, to impact the world, and be complete on presentation. He wants to take it beyond the lab...

Have you ever felt you were different from everyone else? That there was something very strange about you and you must keep it a secret? That’s how Ana feels in S.A. Larsen’s Marked Beauty. She senses other people’s emotions through their life energy auras. Imagine...

Shattered by Jody Calkins is a different kind of story, because the main character is dead. Marris is 15 years old and an orphan. She’s been living in a late 21st century academy for unwanted children for a few years, and has three more years...

People’s obsession with what’s on TV takes on a new level in Losing Normal by Francis Moss. Huge TV screens are installed everywhere in public spaces and everyone is getting one of the new TVs that promises the best and most personalized shows people could...

Love at Christmas Inn: Collection 2 is a collection of four romance stories set at the ever-magical Christmas Inn. All four stories are well written and inspiring. Each story draws you into the emotions of the characters and offers truth. A Bedazzled Christmas by Tanya Stowe...

Incompatible with Nature: A Mother's Story by Tracie Frank Mayer is a poignantly written, engrossing, and hugely inspirational story, a memoir that brilliantly captures the essence of a mother’s love, redefining what it means to be a parent. Afro-American Tracie Frank Mayer doesn’t speak German....

Iran from Crown to Turbans is a work of historical non-fiction penned by author Gail Rose Thompson which takes a deeper look at the fascinating history and culture of the country of Iran. Utilizing both historical research and the personal experience of living in the...

After Kilimanjaro: A Novel by Gayle Woodson has a strong appeal for fans of women's fiction and adventure. Dr. Sarah Whitaker knows she needs a break. She’s been burned out from work. So, when David, the man who has been central in her life for...

In a detailed account of misfortunes and joys, Russell H. Plante tells the story of an abandoned kitten that learns the intricacies of survival the hard way. While reading this fast-moving tale, I found myself constantly glancing over my shoulder at my own beloved feline...

Lilac has been a prisoner in her castle for years. Since the kingdom found out that their future queen holds a dark secret, her parents have kept her away from public eyes and any normalcy in life. When Lilac receives a letter from a witch,...

Special Means is a work of fiction in the thriller and suspense sub-genres and was penned by author Andrew Ceroni. Written for adult audiences, the work contains some instances of graphic violence and the use of explicit language. When a somewhat naïve first-term president accepts...

A Sense of Purpose, by Russell Plante, is a cleverly-crafted, thought-provoking story confirming that a purpose exists within every living creature. Told uniquely from the POV of a cat, you will be inspired by these true events. We have a cat who is an orphan,...

Neola: A Fight For Freedom, penned by author Steven Weaver, is a work of fiction in the action and adventure genre. It is aimed at young adults and contains only some mild scenes of violence. The book follows the life of Brad: a young man...

Wild at Heart by Stacy Gold is a story of unexpected love and the challenges and insecurities that come with it. With nothing but the items in their packs, Jules and Evan brave their solitary adventures only to continually bump into each other in the...

Busting Drug Dealers: Diaries of a DEA Special Agent is a work of non-fiction in the memoir and true crime subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to graphic descriptions of real crimes, violence, drugs, and weapon use, and was penned by...

Pennies from Vietnam: A Sister at Home, a Brother at War is a poignant memoir that chronicles the emotional toll of war on a soldier and those he leaves behind. It is presented through the letters of Larry Ray Smith, a young soldier serving in...

“When one’s idea of right and wrong were merely mental constructs, it was easy to misunderstand what was acceptable behavior.” Madcap mayhem and an abundance of strange behavior await in Kinney's Quarry, a novel by Verlin Darrow. The story follows two intelligence agents, Kinney and...

Buh-Bye! Harry by Brie Edison is what I would classify as being in the cozy mystery genre. Right at the very beginning, millionaire Harry Trumboll, owner of a Private Investigation business, is dying. Somebody laced his coffee to make it look like natural causes, and...

Fragments of a Social Conscience by Natasha R. Stultz is a suspense-filled book that will leave the reader spellbound. When Felicity Angelina's father was killed, it was thought she was destroyed also. Living with an alcoholic mother who really, in a way, hated her, Felicity...

I love cats. I have had several cats over the years and I just adore them. That was why I picked up this book - to enjoy learning about a cat that was loved by other cats and their owners. Jekyll was a real cat...