The Tyranny of Desire by Morty Shallman follows the life of one Puchy Mushkin, a chronic miscreant whose only redeeming quality might be his infamous well-endowed phallus. After dropping out of law school, Puchy dabbled in the world of art, got divorced, and entered into...

The Bush Clinic by Stella Atrium is a speculative fiction novel and the first book in Atrium's new Tribal Wars series. The Bush Clinic is unique in that it harnesses the powerful evocation of futuristic human off-planet space colonization against a social structure that has...

The political science fiction series The Tribal Wars is back with its second book, The Body Politic by Stella Atrium, which I was fortunate enough to read just a couple of weeks after finishing book one, The Bush Clinic. Women are burning themselves up in...

Jaguars and Other Game is a historical novel by Brynn Barineau. Set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1809, the book follows the adventures of Maria and Isabel Azevedo, two sisters who lead a mule train to transport gold from the mines in Minas Gerais...

Rise of the Unicorn by D. Elliot Woods introduces Augustus, aka Gus Martin, a police negotiator in Los Angeles. Gus has a complicated past, punctuated by professional tragedy and personal hardships that have challenged him and molded his view of the world, for better or...

Twisted Threads is a psychological thriller written by Kaylin McFarren. Akira used to be a geisha, but is forced to be an assassin working for the Yakuza boss. She hates herself for what she is doing. She is ordered to board a cruise ship to...

The Sweetest Delights in Life by Christine L. Henderson is a lovely contemporary romance filled with themes of faith, forgiveness, and a love of baking. Jasmine comes home to the small town of Falcon Creek, TX, with plans to help her mother in the bakery...

D.K. Marie’s romance Fairy Tale Lies: An Opposites Attract Novel features a story of high versus lower social class. Greta Meier is spending her summer as an intern at her father’s company, Swift Financial. While sitting in on a new client meeting, she is stunned...

A dry spell for months on end, dangerously low humidity levels, and a gradual build-up of flammable duff – it was the perfect recipe for a disaster. A severe thunderstorm appeared, and the countless ground strikes provided the final nail in the coffin. A wildfire...

High in the Sky by Kathleen Gauer is an unusual story in that it tackles the question of boredom head-on and suggests how the imagination can be used to overcome that awful feeling. Beautifully illustrated by Sari Richter, the first picture shows a child who...

Swinging for Joy by Aishah Hight is such a wonderful story, especially the part where London confides in her dog, Joy. If you have ever had a pet or have one at present, you can relate to this kind of communication. You understand how pets...

After I finished reading Murder Among the Tombstones, the first of the Clara and Iris Mystery Series, I found myself briefly thinking more about the incredible skill of the author, Kim Carter, than the story itself. How cleverly she hooked me in that exciting opening...

Lizzy was a simple waitress who lived from one paycheck to the next. Her life changed when the suave cardiac surgeon, Dr. Grant Chatsworth, came into the restaurant as a customer. The two fell in love, got married, and lived the fairytale. Unfortunately, things started...

Dead Heat to Destiny: Three Lives and a Spy by J. B. Rivard is a work of fiction in the historical, interpersonal drama, and intrigue subgenres. Set during the world-changing events of the First World War, it follows four lives intertwined by bonds of love,...

Digest of the Broken Road Traveler: Fifty-Two Truths, Tenets, and Teaching to Heal the Troubled Soul is a work of non-fiction in the inspirational writing and self-help subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author R. Glenn...

Crown Prince is a work of fiction penned by author W.D. Kilpack III in the fantasy, action, and adventure subgenres, and is the opening novel of the New Blood Saga. It is best suited to adult readers owing to some scenes of a sexual nature...

Nervous Nolan Bison Goes Poopy on the Potty is an encouraging rhyming story. Kevin Christmann did a wonderful job of crafting this book for youngsters who may have trouble pooping on the potty. The story is engaging, educational, and entertaining. It's about Nolan, a tiny...

Tainted Harvest by E. Denise Billups is the first book in the Simone Doucet series. Simone Doucet is a travel writer searching for a purpose in her life. A new assignment sees her heading off to Natchez, Mississippi, to the Magnolia Sunrise bed and breakfast....

Klippe the Viking (Little Viking) by Bjorn Fyrre is a moving and inspirational children’s picture book about learning to love yourself and not be afraid to try new things. Klippe is a young Viking who feels out of place in her village. She’s struggling in...

Born to a fundamentalist Christian Baptist Republican mother from Texas, Donna Stoneham's relationship with her mother had its share of ups and downs. However, with the passing years, it evolves into a relationship based on mutual understanding, acceptance, and love. Catch Me When I Fall...