Road tripping as a form of self-searching is a theme that is no stranger to literature. The writer ventures into parts unknown to discover and inspire him with new realities he would not find in the corners of his writing space. In Paper Maps, No...

Waratah: From the Ashes of the Vietnam War, Grew a Spirit that would not be Stopped by Ha-Le Thai is the author's story, a tale of courage, heartbreak, and new beginnings with the challenges that come with it. Ha-Le escapes the threat of communism and...

The Mortal Tempest is the third book in the Undercover Elementals series by Anna Durand and is well-crafted for fans of paranormal romance; a fascinating conclusion to an engaging trilogy. The narrative has strong hints of Roman mythology. Lindsey Porter hasn't had much time to...

Amanda Loeb’s thirtieth birthday was coming soon, and it seemed (to her) that she had a difficult life. Saddled with a strong case of hypochondria, she spent many hours every week in doctors' appointments, trips to emergency rooms, undergoing medical tests and obtaining medications. On...

In Hannah's Bliss by Dania Voss, Rocco didn’t really have a great start in life. Abandoned by his parents when he was just a child, he learned to live life the hard way. Joining the Marines gave him a direction, but getting out and joining...

Canaan’s Secret is the sixth book in the Zack Tolliver, FBI series by R. Lawson Gamble, an entry that features murder and mystery. Zack Tolliver is back at home to spend time with family, leaving the FBI, when Libby’s sister calls. She is worried for...

Substitute Soloist by DR Ransdell is the fourth book in the Andy Veracruz Mystery series. Andy has a new job and he's certain he may have gotten in over his head. He's faked his way through several passages and the other musicians' instruments cost more...

EN: A Girl Energy-Bending between Worlds by Michelle Reynoso is the first book in The Girl, the Pendant, and the Portal series. Faith's entire life changed when her mother died. Now she's living in her brother's house under his guardianship and she's stuck at a...

Leo Gray and the Lunar Eclipse by K.J. Kruk is a fun science fiction adventure for young readers. It’s set in the future in a time when average Earth citizens dream of living in a super hi-tech city on the moon. A school has been...

The Korpes Agenda by J. I. Rogers is the second book in the Korpes File Series. This is the story of Nash Korpes, a Master-Tech who barely got out of the Korlune Military Research and Development with his limbs and soul intact. When he got...

Mrs Rickaby’s Lullaby is a work of fiction and interpersonal drama by first-time novelist Julie Thorndyke. Set in an initially tranquil retirement village in Australia, we first meet the titular character in her neat little life with her cat, Missy, and her flowers and her...

All of us can remember that one special toy, no matter how young or old we are. Ellie Elephant was Janiece’s special toy. What will happen if Janiece finds out that Ellie Elephant is missing? Readers go on a journey with Ellie Elephant as...

Captain Jocelyn Avebury and Lady Catherine Claverton have absolutely nothing in common. He is a sailor in the Royal Navy and is of dubious parentage. She is the bitter daughter of an earl who needed a son but only got a crippled girl. Her mother...

The Nine by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg is a novel about the Webber family and their experiences with an elite boarding school. Hannah and Edward enroll their talented son in the exclusive Dunning Academy despite the exorbitant cost. The difficulty of keeping up with the fees...

Queen of Warrior Bees by Jean Gill is the first book in the Natural Forces series. The Forest is waking up. The Mages are preparing for war. Mielitta finds herself drawn into the middle. She’s suffered at the hands of two boys who haven’t given...

The Devil’s Bookkeepers by Mark Newhouse is set in the early 1940s when WWII is going strong. Hitler has his claws in most of Europe. Poland was one of the first countries that the Germans invaded. Bernhard Ostrowski, an engineer who was forced to migrate...

A Veil Removed is a work of historical murder mystery fiction penned by author Michelle Cox, and forms the fourth book in the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series of novels, continuing the adventures of couple Clive and Henrietta in the recent historical world of pre...

Technology is becoming increasingly important in our society, and it has a significant impact on our habits and relationships. And yet, there is one single ability that technology cannot replace: building strong customer relationships. Empathy with customers and generating trust are still the core of...

The Best People: A Tale of Trials and Errors by Marc Grossberg is a spellbinding thriller with exceptional characters. The first thing that gripped me and kept me turning the pages is the way the author uses the subplot to create suspense. The narrative builds...

A Scandal in Boohemia by Gwen Gardner is the first book in the Indigo Eady Cozy Mystery series. Indigo is putting her old life behind her and starting anew by returning to England where she grew up. Step one is reconnecting with her cousin Simon...