“Spur of the moment was one way of defining Dean. He lived in the moment and if an idea struck him with friends in mind, which was the norm, we usually went along for the ride. It was always an adventure. Life’s too short was...

Lashonda's Book of Poems and Songs is wonderful for addressing emotional situations such as love, nostalgia, the beautiful things in life, and finding courage in oneself through poetry. Lashonda Beauregard splendidly uses harmonious poetic elements to orchestrate short poems, the representation of her own experiences....

Brotherhood of Secrets & Lies by Lashonda Beauregard, the second book in The Drama & Secrets Series, takes readers into the tense and secretive world of Bayoutown University. This standalone novella follows Shawn, a freshman athlete, as he navigates the campus's fraternity politics while grappling...

The King and the Quirky: A Memoir of Love, Marriage, Domesticity, Feminism, and Self by Heather Siegel is one hell of a memoir, one of the best I have read about marriage and what it takes to make it work, and also about the journey...

Risque Romance Volume One by Mandi Konesni comprises two stories. Awakened features Mia, an introverted homebody who prefers to read a book in the comfort of her home. Mia has had erotic dreams that become more intense after she goes on a date with Erik....

A young woman must confront her disastrous past to save her future in the compelling historical romance, Fire Blossom (The Bridge Between Enemies) by Gail Meath. It's 1843 in the Republic of Texas. Enchanting Comanche Princess Fire Blossom has lost all memories of her past;...

Unhappy in Heaven is a work of fantasy fiction set in contemporary times, and was penned by author Leonard Herman. The plot follows teenager Naomi Silverman – known as Nomie to her friends – who is following the standard plan that life has set out...

Move over Shakespeare: Tales from the Baron by Billy J Barnum is a collection of interesting poems that cover a wide selection of themes: nature, personal relationships and intimacy, dreams, self-introspection, adventure, life and death, and many others. Each poem has its own style, and...

The Truth That Lies Between is a work of murder mystery and small-town crime fiction and was penned by author W. D. McComb. The action starts with a group of best friends, a trio of carefree young lads who have little to do with their...

"Alpha what? ZZ? AAT? Big words and acronyms that I didn’t recognize. All I understood about the alpha-1 was that it was a genetic liver disease, there was a vague increased risk of both liver disease and lung diseases like emphysema or COPD, and that...

Paul McDaniel is thrilled when he is offered a full partnership in the law firm of Strange & Fowler, one of Atlanta’s most prestigious law offices. He is soon disappointed to learn that this partnership has not come because of his talent for winning a...

Chris Lewando's Night Shadows provides a refreshing new perspective into the science fiction realm. I found the story intriguing and enjoyed it from beginning to end. I identified with the characters who are vividly described. I loved that the science fiction elements were different from...

The Diary of a Serial Killer's Daughter by L. A. Detwiler is 'a chilling dark thriller.' Ruby Marlowe lost her mother when she was two and lives with her father, who made sure she had everything. He has a secret, though, a deep dark secret...

The Heretics' Revenge: The Final Search for the Holy Grail is a work of historical fiction written for adults by author Martin Barrett. In this epic adventure, which features no graphic content and is accessible to all readers, we find ourselves embroiled in the intrigue...

Ends of the World is an urban fantasy thriller novel by Matthew Waterman. The central character of the tale is Matt, a writer who has recently suffered a traumatic incident where he almost killed a little boy with his car. The novel describes the aftermath...

The Miscarriage Project: Testimonials of Parents Who Found Hope in God by Adrianne Babbitt is a compilation of blog entries not only from the author but from other women who have experienced miscarriages. The husband of the author describes what it was like from the...

Blossom of Gold is a work of epic fantasy fiction with plenty of action and conceptual delights and was penned by author Ellie Raine. The fifth and final novel in the NecroSeam Chronicles series, this ending to the saga contains some mild profanity and graphic...

Emma’s New Life is a highly engaging and adorable book for children and was penned by author Paul G. Wilson. The titular character Emma is a hedgehog, and the tale is centered on the theme of animals in nature, and how they try to survive...

The Benevolent Lords of Sometimes Island is a work of fiction with suspense and literary themes and was penned by author Scott Semegran. Inspired by the work of William Golding on the classic Lord of the Flies, this novel takes us on a journey with...

Shadow Wolves by Jake Kaminski is a chilling sojourn into a dark world, where humanity is laid bare in extremes of both good and evil. Ethan Crowe, a Lakota Indian, is an incredibly honed weapon of warfare who has seen more than his share of...