The Whiskey Gentleman by Robin Alden Howard is a slow-burning, emotionally charged romantic thriller that blends psychological tension with sensual depth. At the heart of the story are Rachel Vos and Harrison Montgomery—two people with jagged pasts and guarded hearts. Rachel has been running from...

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” is the song that flowed through my mind as I was reading Our Christmas Tree Farm by Lisa L. Amstutz. It follows Kate and her loved ones as they have fun getting ready for the holiday season...

The Armstrong Agenda by Arthur Kautz follows Steve Mason, a former CIA agent who is reactivated for duty. Steve's mission is to stop millionaire Raymond Armstrong's plot to murder the president of the United States and several members of Congress. After losing his parents in...

Tom Howard’s Kingdoms of Silver and Shadows begins in the snowy quiet of Colorado, where college student Elora Wolfe wrestles with family grief, vivid dreams, and the pull of something just beyond the veil of the ordinary. Her world, grounded in memories, sarcasm, and strong...

Cakey’s Surprise! by Enid Gail Barron is a heartwarming children’s book that celebrates the quiet wonders of nature and the bond between a child and her mother. Inspired by a true story, this gentle tale follows young Cakey as she awakens one morning to find...

Attacking the Dragon by A. Marc. Ross is set in China, the USA, and Equatorial Guinea. Some unknown organization is attacking the Belt and Road initiative led by the Chinese to uplift and possibly draw Third World countries into debt. This unidentified group has succeeded...

In At the Ragtag Hotel: The Elevator Ride by Freya Novak, young readers meet Dallas Dingo, a friendly elevator operator at a busy hotel. One by one, animals from all over the world, such as Colin the Capybara, Oona the Ostrich, and Queenie the Quokka,...

In The Backyard Detectives: Operation Family Mystery by Christal Majestic, readers are introduced to siblings Rose and Jacob, who wake up in the night because they hear whispering downstairs. Out of curiosity, they quietly eavesdrop on their parents’ conversation, and to their dismay, they hear...

“I don’t think about what I should be doing because I don’t know what I want to do or what’s keeping me from doing it.” Last Call at Smokey Row, a captivating novel by Pat Camalliere, beautifully portrays a slice of life from a recently...

F*ck That by Joshua Ericson is an unflinchingly honest memoir-style narrative exploring identity, race, and the exhausting realities of growing up mixed-race in a world obsessed with labels. Ericson invites readers into raw, personal stories about being both too black and too white, revealing how...

In this captivating third book of the Eco Warriors series, author Carolyn Armstrong takes readers to the forests of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Mexico. Make Way For Monarchs follows eleven-year-old twin siblings Sierra and Sydney on their new adventure in El Rosario Monarch Reserve....

In Opening the Gate to New Worlds: How to Write a Book Children Will Treasure by Lauren Bingham is a resource for those wanting to write a story for young readers or for their children. The premise is rooted in the theory that the love...

Ellie Ment and the Material Matter by Bertie Stephens is a fast-paced, humorous middle-grade fantasy that cleverly blends science with magic. At the center is Ellie, a logical, fiercely curious protagonist who doesn’t believe in magic until her school burns down in unexplained purple flames,...

Bryan’s Bluff by C.D. Sharpe is a gripping mystery thriller that follows Alex Abrams, a fiercely resilient homicide detective, as she returns to her hometown of Summer Haven, Arkansas, to uncover the truth behind the suspicious death of her childhood friend, Shawn. What begins as...

Cooper’s Creek by C.D. Sharpe is the second installment in the Alex Abrams series. The novel opens with a high-stakes plane crash that sets the tone for the ensuing chaos. Alex Abrams, a former Air Force veteran turned homicide detective, is drawn into a web...

You Are Loved is a heartfelt children’s picture book written by Antonia Aviles, with illustrations by Lovyaa Garg. The story follows Jasmine, a young girl who feels lonely and sad after moving away from her mother. She has to live with Mrs. Garcia, a kind...

Born and brought up in Nigeria, Oluwole Babatunde lost both his parents by the time he was thirteen. Yet, he found strength in his faith to overcome adversity, completed medical school, and became a clinical physician and psychiatrist. In Adapt and Advance, Dr. Babatunde introduces...

Portland Family Adventures by Jen Stevenson is a highly recommended guide that offers family-friendly activities, food locations, stroller-friendly areas, and more. This can be used for day trips or vacations, with an informative and extensive list of activities that is perfect for all ages to...

The Ghosts We Know: A Walk Through Lifetimes by Joe Trabocco is a collection of original short stories that represent the lives and memories compiled through different passages of time. In The Last Honest Thought, a child imagines becoming a kite, symbolizing the transition from...

Of Reverie and Prose in the Paradox of Being by Raydrich Rocha is a deeply introspective memoir that combines the author's personal stories with philosophical and poetic elements. Rocha talks about parts of his life in Brazil, sharing his journey through love, heartbreak, fatherhood, and...