Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A collection that will tug on heartstrings while leaving readers with a sense of longing. A progressive story told in unpretentious verse, Loving Strays by Franco Cardiello is a collection of poems that explores life’s tempestuous journey with a grain of salt, a dose of truth, and the benefit of self-reflection. Divided into cleverly named […]
To enjoy the beautiful blooms of the iconic sakura, timing is everything. Love is the same. At least, it might be for Soichiro Toshibana and his intended, Tafui Le. Intelligent and brave, yet impossibly stubborn, Tafui won’t be told what to do or coerced into any relationship. A powerful CEO with endless riches and a
A gripping tale of sacrifice, deception, and devastating secrets. Chinasa at birth, First Lady Zayani Ada is now in a unique position to help her Ijun people. A revered philanthropist and wife of the president, Zayani is outwardly the picture of grace and an example of human triumph. But those outward perceptions stop when the
A balanced blend of love, determination, danger, and charm. She may be just six months away from a carefully orchestrated dream wedding, but Holly Harris is a world away from falling for her doting fiancé, Jared Wallace. After rockstar Ben ‘Tano’ Montano’s heartbreaking dalliance in Boulder, Holly needs to find a way to move on from
An exquisite tale with a gravity all its own. In a world where love is a weakness and the oceans are made of sand, Norah is plagued with insecurities within her tight-knit community of To’Rahn. Besides enduring the tragic loss of her father and worrying over the famine that has ravaged the land, Norah doesn’t
Will bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your face. Growing up in a big city might mean different things for different people. For Olivia Dunham, her mom was the center of her privileged New York City upbringing. Coming from a wealthy family with all the best opportunities, Olivia had everything going
A gentle holiday-themed mystery that is as absorbing as it is enchanting. Cave Creek, Virginia, is home to hearty southern cooking, otherworldly caves, and Lucy Vaughn. Tired of the social limitations imposed by her small town life, however, Lucy uses her sweepstakes winnings to move across the country to California. In a city known for
An intriguing story where good and bad overlap. Seventeen-year-old Tudor seems unbothered by convention. Despite the tendentious rules governing society, this 19th century Romanian boy manages to break from tradition at every opportunity. His closest friends, a well-off Hungarian and a compassionate gypsy, are civically inappropriate companions for this young man of humble means. But
The Regency era novel your heart has been yearning for. With his dear sister in a state of despondency after the vile advances of the audacious Mr. Wickham, Fitzwilliam Darcy leans into the familial obligations and expectations imposed by his shrewd father. Wanting to avoid the grave misjudgement of character the senior Mr. Darcy made,
An inexorable tale of unabridged entanglement. The once powerful Morholt has been vanquished, but the Black Widow Queen is only just beginning her reign of terror. Executing a plan to overthrow an evil ruler takes skill, finesse, planning, and a sizable contingent of noble warriors. With the unwavering support of brave Lancelot and her own
Characters that are endearing, realistic and so easy to fall in love with! Reluctant Hearts by Linda Griffin is an engaging collection of four distinct short stories about finding love even when we aren’t looking for it. Book 1, No Regrets, starts off with a scene of chaos. Darien is just trying to get through
A deceptively simple yet utterly timeless tale of immense passion, subtle grace, and dark intentions. Not quite of marriageable age herself, Issylte is exposed to a new feminine influence in the royal household when her father, the widower King Donnchadh of Ireland, weds imperious Princess Morag of Scotland. With ambition coursing through her icy veins,
Lighthearted, whimsical, and is bursting with opportunities for romance to blossom. After losing an important reelection bid, Laney McGregor is headed home for the holidays with a crushed spirit and a bruised ego. With disappointment in the past and no real direction for the future, Laney finds herself in an entirely unfamiliar position, not in
A pace that demands your attention and thematic elements that deserve a wide audience. Elysia Dayne has pulled off the impossible, eluding her own mortality, though just barely. When she recovers from the nearness of death’s cold embrace, her dear Isabella is close by to offer comfort and encouragement. Together, the two have come a
The first meeting between Gamma Lucianne Paw and the lycan king is a clumsy interchange that leaves both parties flustered. For King Alexandar, meeting his promised mate should be one of the most joyful moments of his life. After all, the Moon Goddess sanctioned the match. Sharing a bond with a strong, alluring gamma is
Frigid winter scenes give way to a sensual dreaminess. Tasked with his most difficult assignment yet, Vayden Dossett is hired to find the kidnapped daughter of his bereft mentor, Henry. A gen-common, Vayden may not seem like the best choice for the job, but Henry taught Vayden everything he knows about being a skilled reward
Captures the innocence of fully losing yourself to love. Violet is an honest collection of fifty poems that may look small on the outside but reveal themselves as huge on the inside. The frame of mind when falling in love for the first time and other emotional excerpts are explored from the perspective of a
As comfortable and honest as if it were coming from a close confidant. Rules of engagement can be defined as the specific set of guidelines that govern circumstances while engaged in combat. These rules do not necessarily dictate how a result is to be achieved, but indicate what measures are considered unacceptable in said combat.
An epic story that boasts a classic fairy tale feel, an intellectual bite and a heaping portion of wit. The family Sosunov are the keepers of an important legacy, protecting the residents of their small fishing village, Fortitude, from malignant witches who prey upon innocent dreamers. Generations of Sosunovs have toiled and sacrificed to keep
A suspenseful novel with a plot that will keep you on pins and needles until the final moment. Fame and its trappings are not for everybody. Dahlia Frost has good reason to avoid the limelight. An unceremonious departure from the Air Force more than a decade ago leaves her with little more than PTSD, heartbreak
A breezy romance with spirited characters and a gentle story arc. Ah, small town living. The very notion conjures images of unassuming homes with white picket fences, friendly neighbors watering their prized rose bushes, and the ideal place to put down roots and start a family. But not everyone has such shimmering sentimentality when thinking
A wild pace, an exciting plot and sizzling-hot chemistry. A carefree bobcat shifter, Brooke finds herself dramatically caged and collared, trapped aboard an aircraft headed to an unknown destination. The previous night of hard partying makes it tough to remember exactly what happened, but what Brooke knows for sure is that she can’t shift and
Absolutely sure to touch your heart. You know how some people in your life, maybe your great aunt or your dad’s older brother, have always seemed old for as long as you’ve known them? What about your parents? Can you imagine them differently than they are today? Younger, insecure, maybe less confident, or affected? C.J.
A delectable fantasy-romance set in a disturbingly altered future. It’s not a matter of will they or won’t they, but rather, when will they come together to put aside past hurts and bruised egos and finally tackle the dangers that are both pushing them together and threatening to tear them apart. Sylphine is like a
