Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
In this two-fisted action novel, former POW Clifford Dee is constantly fighting from behind the eight ball. His 9 to 5 as a private investigator has shifted into lead hitman for a demanding Mafia boss. With his toes often on both sides of the law, this military man must walk a fine line to keep […]
Unquestionably adorable and supremely silly. The most exciting day of the year has finally arrived for Princess Periwinkle. Today she will help her father choose a winner for the Cucumber Kingdom’s Pickle of the Year contest. Glassy-eyed citizens from near and far bring their very best pickles to the king. Pickle-loving Periwinkle is delighted to
A visionary fantasy/science-fiction novel of the highest order. Young Hadden Violetta takes advantage of his Air Force training to steal a military plane. His destination? A visit with his older self, some 2000 miles away and 50 years in the future. Flying a plane into an underwater stargate is the first leap of faith out
Cosmopolitan meets homegrown in this flawlessly written slow-burn romance. Like a shining fairy tale with a modern twist, Jo rides in on her symbolic white horse to bail out Janus in his time of need. Janus Phillips is your run-of-the-mill devastatingly handsome tech billionaire who just happens to be single. His love life looks exciting
A heartfelt story that couldn’t be more timely. Wolfgang and his older brother have never had things easy. With a disinterested father and an absent mother, they’ve only ever had each other to rely on. As COVID-19 lights the globe on fire, the disease takes no mercy on the Thomas family. The father dies at
Always trying to make the best of less than ideal circumstances, Tyrel Nelson shares a collection of heartwarming stories in Those Darn Stripes. Recent and distant memories fade into pleasant ramblings as Tyrel gets out of his own head and lets his mind wander, giving readers a backstage pass to his three decades of life.
The plot is juicy and the tension is palpable. A career in IT comes with certain perks. Working without much supervision, the closely kept secret that ‘restart the computer’ is the solution to 99% of problems, the special perspective that can only be had from underneath a desk. A chance at becoming an office Casanova
Plotkin is as credible of a writer about bonds and bondsmen as you could hope for. When you were a child playing board games, it was as simple as rolling doubles or using a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card to be released from jail. As an adult living in the real world, the situation
The pinnacle of self-improvement books. Do you find that you have trouble fitting into society’s mold? Or, more to the point, do you know deep down that you really don’t want to? Have you often thought of yourself as ‘other’? If you’re struggling with your otherness and have the persistent feeling you could be so
Dominique ‘Nikki’ Mills learned at a young age that getting in her own way might be her biggest problem. True, growing up Black has its challenges, but her insatiable curiosity, sharp mind and quick wit seem to do her more harm than good. Affluence and intelligence are not enough to keep Nikki from getting herself
Nelson takes literary snapshots of his life and shares them with readers in full color. While spending a year abroad teaching English to students in Ecuador, Tyrel Nelson documented his experiences and now shares them in this lively book of memoirs. The content of Stories from Ecuador, however, is scarcely about the rewarding process of
The phosphorescence of Eleanor’s town abruptly turns into desolation where the festivities give way to The Unknown Lands. It is here that the man who no one loves lives. The town is a great place to be, with parties, sports, music and celebrations, but despite being welcomed, the unloved man never accepts an invitation. With
A breathtaking maritime thriller that hooks you on page one and steadily reels you in. Abdi, the well-educated son of a Somali warlord, concocts a risky and dangerous plan that will bring great glory to both himself and to his village of Hoboyo. He will lead a band of inexperienced men into the vast Indian
Like so many kids, Maxine’s life is turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. She has to adjust to virtual schooling, wearing face masks, and socially distancing—even around her close friends. Thus, when a vaccine becomes available, Maxine’s family welcomes the hope that comes along with it, the hope that life can begin returning to
A flawless literary gem. Andrew O’Connell is a rising star whose talent is equal only to his charm. Hot off the heels of a wildly successful film, he is one of Hollywood’s most desirable actors. The stage of a late-night talk show introduces him to Dr. Kary Ashe. Starting her career in medicine, she reinvented
A beautiful journey, absolutely worth every second. Everybody loves a great found-family novel, and it is so much better when the story isn’t fiction! When Love Sticks Around is a stirring collection of essays about growing up in the Midwest in the 80s and 90s. Danielle experienced a childhood not uncommon for her time, filled
A positive book whose message lands just right! “My name is Morgan and I’m a girl of color!” Morgan is not just a girl of color, but she is a vibrant girl that loves colors of all sorts! Her story starts as she considers her skin tone and that of her “peachy” best friend. Black
Lots of surprises for eager readers. The charm of moving into a well-cared for Scottish castle a year ago has not yet lost its sheen for Lady Cate Kensie. Embracing all things Dunhaven Castle, Cate continues to throw herself into the work of uncovering all the secrets the ancient estate holds. With a history that
“All that is new is dependent on that which came before it.” This is a long standing tenet within the Caste, and with good reason. If the past can be erased, it can easily be rewritten or manipulated. The abiding authorities struggle to preserve a history that was largely destroyed by those bent on seizing
A brilliant and thorough exposition that is sure to spark debate. With a title that is sure to draw ire in the hearts of millions of golf fans, authors Aaron S. Bayley and Luigi Di Serio quickly set the tone in this thorough reference work that seeks to categorize and rank many of your favorite
Dark suspense kissed with whimsy. A year has passed since Amalina Dalca was abducted from the small village of Korr and forced to do the bidding of the menacing Count of Ardeel. While contact with her villagers, including her father and best friend, has been strictly forbidden, Amalina has had plenty of other clandestine activities
Brutally honest, poignant, painful, but ultimately uplifting and hopeful. Music has the special ability to resonate with humanity as a beautiful borderless language, one that can be shared across an endless variety of locations and circumstances, and one that possesses a gravity all its own. Rock to Recovery: Music as a Catalyst for Human Transformation
Jonas Tamm is a Civil War veteran living in the untamed West. Preferring to spend his days tending to the family orchard, he is pulled away to do a little policing when the need arises, and in the wild west, there are a lot of times he has to saddle up and enforce the law.
A captivating adventure story set in a time-forgotten dystopian world. Athenia is a veritable paradise situated in the fertile and aptly named Eden Valley, a protected area where the people live off of the bounty that the valley supplies. The population may be small, but every resident plays an important role. Finbarl-apcula is one such
