Damian Hopkins, a young San Francisco newspaper reporter, undertakes an assignment that will change his life and outlook on other people in Mr. Meeks: His Life & Times 1812-1867 by David S. Larson. Hired by a wealthy benefactor to interview William Meeks, Hopkins is at...

A Tuxedo Cat Christmas: The Christmas Cat Book #2 by Peter Scottsdale is a touching short story. Darla and Ken haven’t kept a cat since Red, their previous cat, died and now they are ready for a new one. Chelsea, their nine-year-old daughter is excited...

What are the things a salesman will do to close the biggest contract in his life? In Good Intentions: Brian's Secret - Part One by Donnie J Burgess, Brian unwittingly finds himself in a situation that will test his character, values and morals. A representative...

Fierce Winds Rising by Richard Dinoso is the story of a young princess's destiny that is being decided for her. Two kingdoms must join forces to protect themselves from an impending war. Unfortunately, this means that there must be a royal wedding to join the...

Alone in the Wind by Judy Bruce is a compelling tale of treachery and deceit set in a small town in western Nebraska. Megan Docket Culhane is a Glock-toting, opinionated newlywed who also happens to be the senior partner in the Docket Law Firm, the...

There is a grave misconception that classical music is defined by Beethoven, Mozart and even Bach (although arguably Bach predated the true classical era). This confusion between the time period known as the classical era and the all-encompassing use of 'classical' to define music through...

Ruth: Woman of Valor, A Virtuous Woman in an Immoral Land by Jim Baumgardner is a captivating Christian historical fiction story. Ruth’s early years are spent living under the strict and predestined authority of her parents. As Ruth’s life changes, she endures one disaster after...

In Return to Me by Taylor W. Law, the main character, Jill Edwards, is attractive and intelligent. The latter could be called into question when she chooses a path other than her usual toe-the-line daily routine. As she is left alone for longer periods, Jill...

The Indigo Journals: Spiritual Healing For Indigo Adults & Other Feminine Souls by Yol Swan is laid out as a guide for those people who are sensible, emphatic and creative. It can be hard for those people who are different and often they feel disconnected...

Jennifer Carole Lewis' book, Revelations, is the first in the Lalassu series. Welcome to the world of the Lalassu, where everything imaginable actually exists. In this world, those with power are living on the fringes of society, keeping their true identities a secret. Meet Michael...

I really enjoyed Champion in the Darkness by Tyrean Martinson. I liked the straightforward battle between good and evil and the Judeo-Christian symbolism. I liked the young female hero who is well trained but as yet untested. Most of all, I liked the efficient way...

Ahh, poetry. The genre of work that with just a few words on a page can truly take the reader to another place, to another time, or simply take their breath away. When reading the new collection by poet Judy Croome, A Stranger in a...

Meet 21-year-old Lyssa, who is fully licensed to discover, excavate, and sell planets. But being Razia, the pirate bounty hunter, is better than being Dr. Lyssandra Peate hands down, despite the fact that piracy is considered a man’s world and the unfair treatment that she...

Benjamin's Field: Ascent (Benjamin's Field Trilogy Book 2) by J.J. Knights is a young adult story that starts with Jeremy Kyner as a teenager. Because of his clubfoot, he is being bullied by a teacher who wants to have him institutionalized. Many people come to...

My Eclectic Collection/Scattered Endz...From the Confines of My Mind Book 2 by Ronald Allen Bell is a collection of poems with various meanings and themes. The author describes it as a wild ride, and I couldn't agree more. We start with works like Of Beasts...

Repen T. Orburn’s book The Last Day Resurrection: Understanding the Book of Revelation, Refuting the Rapture Heresy and Surviving the Tribulation is a powerful and timely message. Inside this important book, the author delivers many scriptures to back up the biblical truth of the last...

Somebody Save Me by H.I. Laryanne is a collection of Christian-based poetry written to evoke a response. Each poem is written in the textual reference of a biblical scripture. The author’s style is unique in the fact that she mixes the poetic expression from free...

Wow! I just finished reading Black Inked Pearl: A Girl's Quest by author Ruth Finnegan, and all I can say is "Wow!" It's written in a unique and creative style, one that at times blends poetry with prose. Follow the story of Kate, a girl...

Oh my goodness! I just finished reading a book that I simply will not be able to stop raving about! Lexicon Chase: Scrolls of the Harlequin by debut novelist Jonathan Fore is simply a masterful read in the genre of fantasy for young adults, introducing...

The Magna Carta Story: The Layman's Guide by author Ann Marie Thomas is a well-researched history book. This is evidenced by the long list of references in the bibliography. The appendix contains a full translation of the Magna Carta from the British Library website. In...