Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
An intriguing young adult story that holds nothing but possibilities. For Mischa Kenning-Elliott, almost everything is a serious matter. Her health? She’s got Lupus, so it’s no joke. Schoolwork? She’s a smart girl, focused on getting into her first choice university. Her love life? Well, not everything can be serious. She’s had boyfriends along the […]
A sensitive and emotional iteration of a Jane Austen classic. The timeless story of Captain Frederick Wentworth and the unpretentious Miss Anne Elliot is resurrected in Kelly Miller’s brilliant and surprising retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. After just a glimpse of a deep love that was cast aside, the story picks up some years later
Possibly the sweetest coming-of-age novel ever penned. High school is almost over and Honey Blackwell couldn’t be more prepared for her promising future. Honey’s parents’ alma mater, Texas A&M, has accepted her, her career is already guaranteed, and she has a long-term boyfriend with plans for a family. Honey only has to walk in the
Sure to stoke your inner passion. The Cool and Warmth of Hearts by J.A. Santana is a collection of poetry that takes a step back and examines one of the most explored and vexing of human expressions, love. As long as humans have been writing, they’ve been writing about the experience of love. But love
Utopia Cafés have popped up all over the place, serving free coffee to citizens of the Republic of Equality. However, complimentary caffeine isn’t enough to engender loyalty in everyone. Izzy Fanella is part of an underground freedom movement hoping to restore more capitalistic, conservative values in a country that has completely shifted from the principles
Imaginative and forward thinking. Childlike innocence is abruptly forged into a fountain of vengeance within young Elysia Dayne. Known in her early adult years as a ruthless dragon slayer, she struggles to find human connections, relying instead on her survival-driven instincts. But it hasn’t always been this way. From an idyllic village where neighbors looked
Slightly outlandish but totally delicious. Move over Sun, Carissa Hayward may be the new center of the solar system. At least, that’s what it feels like for anybody caught up in her orbit. For Brad, popular Carissa burns a hole in his heart when she dumps him just before senior year. Positive that he can
It can be tough to meet people, and perhaps no place is more difficult than the City of Angels. For Sophie Martin, meeting a decent guy ranks fairly high on her priority list. She’s the kind of woman who is always looking for her fairy-tale moment, but finds that reality rarely lives up to the
More satisfying than a roaring fireplace in a blizzard. Sziveria is reeling from the murder of one of its own. A horrible injustice and a life snuffed out far too young, this heinous crime hits close to home for Mason Dandridge. Though typically known for his ability to keep cool under extreme pressure, only the
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 charming romance novel brimming with the warm glow of Christmas. Pinecones, pageants and parrots, oh my! A Piney Mountain Holiday is a charming romance novel brimming with the warm glow of Christmas. The novel is divided into distinct sections that tell the interconnected stories of a few Piney Mountain residents. Each person is struggling
A timeless, charming story about three women who need each other as they need the very air they breathe. Friendship Matters is a bubbly romp through the champagne waters of adult relationships. Three long-time friends, Saisha, Euniqé and Kandace, navigate the challenges of marriage, child rearing, grief, heartbreak and infidelity. Each woman is fierce and
Three gal pals with two decades of history are on a path to find something, perhaps satisfaction or maybe genuine happiness, only to discover that the answer lies in their unshakable bond of friendship. Saisha spends her days selling real estate and her nights with sundry men, some otherwise entangled, some not. This is to
Grabs your attention on page one and only gets better after that! A fresh start is in order and a sleepy New England tourist town is Sarah’s first choice. She has a history that she desperately wants to forget, and Provincetown promises a reprieve from past trauma and the possibility of settling into a calm
A gripping prequel that enhances the Gen-Heirs world. In Haven City, the HRS virus is not a new enemy, but it certainly is an unstoppable force. What science has taught residents about the virus doesn’t mesh with the evidence Ciarra Joantis is beginning to see. As Shield Guardian Levkaseon, Ciarra is responsible for the health
Passionate paranormal action abounds in Ghost of a Summoning. Within the enchanting town of Wickwood lies Relic, a charming antiques store run by Aubrey Karle. Without any family to speak of and a not-so-imaginary ghost as a long-time companion, it is no surprise that unusual things happen in her life. Things really begin to unravel
Delvina Jones is a young African American woman who is as lovely on the outside as she is on the inside. Her intelligence and diligence land her a job as an administrative assistant at a financial firm. Still in her early thirties, Delvina has time left to start a family, but the hourglass is running
Filled with dynamic theatrics and tantalizing twists. He may seem like your average sixteen-year-old kid, but Hale possesses something that his protective older sister has been trying to shield him from. When Hale is unceremoniously dumped into a savage world filled with bloodthirsty teens and terrifying beasts, he has no choice but to adapt. While
All the makings of a cult classic. Sunastara “Sunny” Jeka is good at her job as hospitality specialist aboard the pleasure cruise ship Ignisar. So good, in fact, that she manages to juggle the delicate and differing needs of every species on board without too many disasters. Sure, there is the occasional fire, perhaps an
David Villa and Janet Ashby are as different as night and day. He is stunningly handsome, outgoing and confident, the life of every party. She is shy and reserved, more comfortable with a good book than at any social function. What they have in common, however, is genuine musical talent and a desire for fame.
A daddy’s girl through and through, Wanda Odwaga passionately follows in the footsteps of her family in standing against Hitler. But this courageous stand costs Wanda dearly. Her brother is missing, her father has been murdered in their home, and Wanda is anything but safe. To Wanda, this dreadful war has taken on great meaning
As steamy as a scalding hot shower. Raiventon. The very name sounds sensual, powerful. As Master Guardian Raiventon, Kevin Merrick lives up to the title in a physical sense. He is fully invested in keeping his wife safe from an elusive threat, even if it is only to appease his father-in-law. Compulsion turns into willingness
A delightful rom-com that will leave you in stitches. Why does turning fifty not sound like any kind of Golden Jubilee for lovable librarian Karen Whittington? Is it the fine lines that have taken up permanent residence on her face? Perhaps it’s the empty seats facing her at the kitchen table? Or the nagging arthritis?
In a battle between the powerful city of Los Angeles and a small community nestled near a beautiful lake in the Sierra Nevada, it seems that the big city wins. LA needs the life-sustaining water filling Lake Clarity to fill the needs of its burgeoning population. But Clarity is mother to much life and beauty
