Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A story of profound love, resilience, and the hard-won hope that comes from staring into the abyss and choosing to walk back into the light. Can a pulse-pounding murder mystery and a sweeping, passionate romance coexist in one story? Reservations by Theresa Janson deftly blends these genres, and the result is a richly rewarding experience […]
A novel that fuses suspense, indulgence, and tenacity. St. Columba is a long way from Vermont, but it is the place Gemma calls home these days. Here, among sun-drenched Caribbean beachlines and sunburnt tourists, this young woman makes ends meet by selling timeshares during the day while retreating at night to Luna, her beloved, dilapidated
A seedy thriller steeped in atmosphere and authenticity. Part-time PI Eddie O’Connell has long existed in the shadowy alleys of Chicago’s racetracks, betting parlors, and backroom deals. He’s gotten into a rhythm managing a growing family bar, but these days, he isn’t the center of attention. Most people would say Eddie was punching up when
A dramatic love story with a heart of gold. All Fired Up by Carmine Valentine follows Marianne Dunaway, a romance novelist whose return to Orcas Island is anything but peaceful. What begins as a quiet homecoming quickly spirals into danger when threatening messages and cryptic symbols surface, hinting at buried family secrets and a long-lost
A dazzling example of bold, fearless writing that stretches and entertains. Hong Kong is nothing if not dynamic. And nobody capitalizes on the fray quite like Chaz and Lu, two impulsive young men whose fondness for reckless bets—cockroach races, no less—lands them in dangerous debt. To escape their predicament, they are drawn into an improbable
A tightly paced story that grips you with its noose. Angry Hornet Nest begins with a chilling prologue, as Pakuna, a figure from centuries past, flees across snowbound ground while carrying the burden of an ancient curse—a shadow destined to reemerge in the mining town of Dryton, California. In the present day, high school misfits Francis and
A fast-paced, emotionally charged thriller. Her Last Few Days by Laurel Martin is a gripping suspense novel set in Masonville, Minnesota, where the quiet life of the town is rattled by the largest plastics manufacturer in the state, North American Plastics Enterprises Ltd. Local bank manager Claire Chapman stumbles upon suspicious financial activity linked to
A chilling blend of crime thriller, supernatural horror, and ancient mythology. The discovery of a mutilated Washington, D.C. official’s body—posed among Assyrian artifacts and Mesoamerican symbols—pulls Detective Isabella “Izzy” Rodriguez into an investigation that refuses to fit any rational mold. Forensics yield nothing: no fingerprints, no conventional evidence, only cryptic markings and echoes of civilizations
A seamless mix of spy thriller grit and heartfelt emotional vulnerability. Dangerous Decisions by Evie Jacobs follows CIA analyst Angela “Angie” Liu as her life is upended by the death of Rick Hughes, an asset whose plane went down in the Caribbean. While official reports dismiss Rick as just another smuggler, Angie cannot accept that
A gripping mystery with ever-escalating stakes that readers won’t be able to get enough of. Southern Cross by P. L. Doss is the fourth installment in the Joplin/Halloran Mysteries series, plunging readers into the North Georgia mountains where a weekend escape turns into a deadly investigation. In August 2016, Hollis and Carrie Joplin join their
A taut psychological thriller where appearances deceive and every bond carries the potential for betrayal. Though Lindsey is reserved and wary by nature, she reluctantly agrees to a twelve-week stay at Shadow Lake Ranch to appease her best friend. Mel entices Lindsey with promises of horseback rides, yoga classes, and a chance to reconnect, but
A masterful mix of crime, conspiracy, and intrigue. Savage Malice: A Sheriff Elliot Mystery by Kit Karson pushes Sheriff Peter Elliott into one of the darkest investigations of his career. When Montana rancher Seth Geary finds his hired hand brutally slain among a field of mutilated cattle and realizes his brother Andrew has vanished, the
A masterful work of storytelling that brings noir and nuance to the family saga genre. Arkansas Black by Alexander Blevens is a Southern Gothic tale of fractured kinship, rural identity, and generational survival. The story opens in a Northwest Arkansas orchard, with a devastating spring frost that wipes out the Fitch family’s apple crop. This initial
Captures New Orleans in sultry, atmospheric detail. Inherited Death by Jeanne Rietzke plunges into the sweltering unease of New Orleans, where family tensions prove as combustible as the heat. The McNulty clan reunites to lay their formidable matriarch to rest, but grief only stirs long-buried resentments. This is especially true for Melissa Fairmont, the middle
Suspenseful intrigue, witchcraft-tinged atmosphere, and high emotional stakes Moonset on Desert Sands by Sherri L. Dodd continues Arista’s journey with deepened mysticism and mounting peril. Having narrowly escaped a year darkened by a serial killer’s shadow, Arista seeks sanctuary in the mystical serenity of Sedona, Arizona. She spends her time working in a metaphysical shop
A propulsive narrative filled with action, intrigue, and ethical tension The President’s Assassin by Alex Contorno is a taut, high-stakes political thriller that blends espionage, moral conflict, and breakneck suspense. CIA Deputy Section Chief Roger Commer is thrown into crisis when undercover operative Dean Page uncovers a terrorist plot by the extremist group Nightwatch to
Brimming with warmth, wit, and emotional authenticity. Lunch Tales: Suellen by Lucille Guarino is a heartfelt contemporary romance about second chances, self-discovery, and finding the courage to let love in. Suellen Atkins, the youngest attorney at a major New Jersey law firm, enjoys the privileges of her trust fund but struggles with intimacy, scarred by her
A story that balances gripping criminal investigation work with heartfelt empathy. The Nameless Dead by Leta Serafim is the fifth installment in the Inspector Patronas Greek Island mystery series, offering a tense, morally complex investigation set against the turbulent backdrop of a refugee crisis. When Chief Inspector Yiannis Patronas is called to an abandoned refugee
An original story that is as educational as it is engaging. It is 1968, and the only thing Anna Rossi is sure of is that she doesn’t fit in, not into the American Ideal, not with her romantic partners, not with her multinational heritage, and not even among her peers. So when she gets an
A globe-trotting thriller with pulse-pounding momentum, intimate emotional turmoil, and realistic stakes. As the United Nations prepares to open its newly constructed global headquarters, an assassin known only as “Pakistan” engineers a devastating plot: transform the building into a massive bomb and eliminate world leaders in one deadly blow. The goal? A power vacuum that
An unputdownable read packed with realism and high-stakes intrigue. Happy Sun Farm: Behind the Facade by Deven Greene is a gripping rural thriller grounded in corporate intrigue, grief, and personal reckoning. Readers are invited into the world of college student Berry, who returns to her Southern California farm following her father’s unexpected death, hoping to
A confidently penned, exciting, and original work of steampunk sci-fi. Breaking The Shell That Encloses Your Understanding by John Raleigh Boyd is a richly layered and genre-defying novel that blends historical science fiction with cosmic horror. We find ourselves in London in 1899 for the inciting incident of this novel, when a horrifying vision appears through
Intensely contemplative dialogue will give readers plenty to think about, while the threat of escalating violence will keep the pages turning. The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a shift in journalism, moving away from paper copies, filtered narratives, and investigative powerhouses. These days, headlines are less about credentials and more about volume and virality.
Earnest drama, nuanced conflict, and understated intensity with just the right amount of edginess fill every page. Assistant District Attorney Jamie Jefferson doesn’t work in law enforcement for the paycheck. Working in the Special Victims Unit is emotionally taxing and physically exhausting, but for Jamie, it’s personal, and her newest assignment cuts deeper than ever.
