It’s been said that home is where the heart is and for many of us who share a special bond with a family member, quite often a grandparent, home is with that special someone, either in person or in spirit. Kara L. Zajac shared a...

The Awakening is a work of fiction in the fantasy, historical fiction, and literary genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience with some instances of strong violence and adult references. Penned by author Mathew Kellerman, readers are invited into a world...

The Space Between Us is a hilarious romantic comedy by Melanie Summers that centers on two prospective lovebirds, Gwen Fox, an astrobiologist, and Ty Sterling, a wealthy CEO. Ty wants to cut funding for Gwen and her research team, but Gwen isn't about to let...

The Love Knot is a heartwarming children's picture book written by Vassi Rombis and illustrated by Pei Jen. The story follows Ollie, an otter who's very anxious after learning that he has to change his sleeping spot as he's grown up and can no longer...

The Diamonds is the seventh book in the Jax Diamond Mysteries by Gail Meath. We meet Jax, the potential bridegroom; Tim, his friend in the police force; Laura, the potential bride; Ace, the extremely clever Alsatian; and a variety of their friends and relatives. Only...

The Awakening: What Lies Inside by Davina Reddic is a psychological thriller. When Em James wakes up, she feels like she has the worst hangover ever. She shivers, she aches, and her head is pounding. Em can’t keep her eyes open, but as she drifts,...

The Age of Larkspur is a work of fiction penned by author Aleighsha Parke for young adult readers in the fantasy, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres. Flora has lived her life in hiding, plagued by a cursed, poisonous larkspur growing from her ankle. Controlled by...

The Seal of Words by A. W. Karen is a riveting narrative following Sadie Jean Parker, a young woman on the cusp of her 17th birthday. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a mysterious figure in her dreams. Despite her initial apprehension,...

The Purple Christmas Tree by B. Woster is an engaging read for children from eight years of age and up, their parents, and teachers. Christmas is an important time of the year not only for humans but for trees. They do their best to look...

It’s been four years since I discovered the excellent writing of Yvonne Eve Walus when I read her book, Serial Wives. Though not her first novel, it was her first mystery murder featuring New Zealand policewoman, Zero Zimmerman. I loved both the story and the...

The Secret of Assarderia is a work of fiction for young adult readers in the science fiction, action, and adventure genres. Penned by author Fred Kimmel, the plot follows Ariel, rejected by the Space Academy, who, along with friends Rachel and Eitan, ends up commanding...

The Silk Road Score by Cathy L. Patrenos takes Grace, an American, and her British boyfriend Simon on a long and adventurous journey along the Silk Road. This story takes place in the 1970s when the road was dubbed the Hippie Trail. Although they don't...

The Tracing: Secrets Within by Gordon E. Wolf is a science fiction novel with threads of conspiracy, thriller, and psychological intrigue. The story follows Jack Shaw, a molecular scientist. He was surprised when he was called to the CDC headquarters in Atlanta to continue research...

Maggie Lynch's The Power of S.A.D. is a poignant and powerful exploration of family, resilience, and self-discovery, woven into the fabric of an engaging Upper Middle Grade/YA novel. Set against the backdrop of foster care and familial upheaval, the book follows 11-year-old Akna Sales, who...

The Longitude of Grief is a work of fiction penned by author Matthew Daddona in the literary, coming-of-age, and interpersonal drama genres. Readers are invited to enjoy a dark coming-of-age tale following protagonist Henry Manero as he navigates the complexities of growing up in a...

The Falls by Janet R. Macreery is a children’s story about an eleven-year-old girl named Monty embarking on an Alaskan adventure with her father. Her father is offered a job in the wilderness of Alaska at a fishing camp for men called Brooks River in...

After suffering a cardiac arrest while at his grandson’s football game with his wife Barb, Luke wakes up a year later from a coma, mute, unable to walk, and confined to a hospital bed. However, it’s not his condition that unnerves him as much as...

The Seashell Safe Harbor: Pier Pressure by Sherrie Schmidt is a kids’ adventure story. There’s a big parade coming up at the Seashell Safe Harbor, and everyone is excited. Happy the Sailboat passes the news on to Starfish Sue, who tells every other boat in...

With all the charm of a small coastal town, Seaside Cove is back in focus in the eighth installment of the Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery series. The Secret Ingredient to Murder by Terry Ambrose brings another murder mystery for ex-reporter and B&B owner...

In Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Prospero, the master magician, intones: “We are of such stuff as dreams are made of.” This could be a summation of The Storm Behind Me: A Book of Poems and Pictures by Rory Piontkowski and Sheri Wiseman. It is a compilation...