Christmas in Lucky Harbor by Jill Shalvis features three half-sisters who have returned to Lucky Harbor following the death of their mother Phoebe. Tara is nicknamed the "Steel Magnolia" because of her no-nonsense approach to life. Maddie is the "Mouse" as she has generally been...

Expat - Part 2: Never Growing Up by Raji Abuzalaf is about the life of an expatriate living in America. The book is an autobiographical journey which is written in four parts. The first part depicts the author's life from his childhood days up to...

The Last Daughter of Xyydaria IV by J. Scott introduces readers to T’rrakah who lives on planet Xyydaria IV. Her Warlord father is a violent man only comfortable when in the midst of conflict. T’rrakah feared she would end up like her father--a cyborg--if she...

In Dandy Day by Annie Wood, Dandy is a 35-year-old waitress who, in her grandpa’s words, “thinks too much, talks too much, [and] wonders too much.” Even with all that over-thinking, she can’t seem to figure out why none of her past relationships have worked...

Zack and his dad, Jim, were good friends. They had always been close, but after the passing of Zack's mom and Jim's wife Deann, they grew even closer. It was a bond that got them through the tough times. This weekend they were going caving...

It’s obvious right from the start that there’s more to the Ruby Vial than anyone knows, more than Virginia and more than Shawn. But there’s also something more about each of these teenagers than meets the eye as well. Shawn may seem like the bad...

Street Crimes: Tales of Mystery by H.L. LeRoy is a collection of four short stories that will make you smile, make you uncomfortable, and at times scare the daylights out of you. Mistake-proof is about a petty criminal, Howard Dellicott, who has run up a...

Daisy works at a bar on the high street and things are usually pretty normal. Then a few weeks ago, a gorgeous man walked through the doors and ordered a coffee and then a vodka cocktail. The next night he does the same thing, as...

Divided Against Yourselves by Bill Hiatt is the second book in the Spell Weavers series. Unlike a number of series, this book can be read on its own without having read the first book and without feeling lost. Tal is a teenager dealing with reincarnation;...

Abandoned China Dolls by Maria Miller is a story that will tug at the heartstrings of any mother, or father. Brent and Ashley have a good marriage and both have jobs they enjoy, although they are unable to complete their family with a child. Brent...

Saving Emma by Maria Miller tells a story of a teenage partnership that leads to a lifelong commitment. Luke and Emma were pushed together as teenagers by bullies at the school they both attended and dared to attend the Prom together. That dance marked the...

A collection of 41 stories written on life will keep readers engaged in the book Naked Determination, 41 Stories About Overcoming Fear by Gisela Hausmann. It takes you on the most exhilarating trip with its diverse themes, exciting locales, and interesting characters. The author's perspective...

Keeping Score by Jamie Deise tells the story of single mum Shannon Stevens whose son wants to try out for the local baseball team. She thinks it will be a good way to spend some time with her son Sam over the holidays but does...

The Sentinel by Holly Martin is a very exciting read. It is a relatively short story at only 149 pages, but it is packed with adventure and action at every turn of the page. Eve, the heroine of the story, got the shock of her...

Order Restored: The Impaler Legacy #3 by Ioana Visan is about the end of the war between some elder vampires creating a new breed of vampire and humans and vampires that don't want the new breeds around because they are vicious killers without a conscience...

Dependence by author Sue Noye Clark is set in London in the 1970s. It is the story of Anna and Fitz, their love and progress as a young couple, and their struggle with the boy’s drug addiction. At first, Anna’s understanding of this world is...

James Roberts is the captain of a salvage ship called the “Lightark.” One night while roaming outer space for missing ships, they saw one the size of a Space Cruiser. The captain and his crew were surprised by their discovery because they were not notified...

Weight loss is a huge topic among both women and a lot of men. And everyone is looking for a quick fix when it comes to losing those extra pounds, but those of us who struggle with weight problems know that there is no quick...

A Canter of the Heart by E.E. West talks about 20-year-old Eleanor who, because of a virus contracted when she was two years old, is stuck in a wheelchair. While her disability would make several activities difficult, she's able to do most things other paraplegics...

Promised Valley Peace by Ron Fritsch is the last volume in the Promised Valley series. In this novel, the characters have moved from rebellion, through war and conspiracy, and are now in a quest to end hostilities between prehistoric neighbors and establish a lasting peace....