< Back Dr Haseena Chokkiyil The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights from a Healers Diary A collection of stories of single mothers and their path to holistic healing. The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights from a Healers Diary is a memoir / self-help book by Dr Haseena Chokkiyil about the many challenges single mothers face as they raise their children alone. Chokkiyil uses the term ‘Kintsugi’ as a metaphor to describe women’s experiences of trauma and healing. ‘Kintsugi’ is an ancient Japanese art that involves mending and fixing broken pieces of pottery with gold and lacquer, thus accentuating its cracks rather than hiding them. She explains how all single mothers have gone through a broken phase, but all can be remoulded and can go on to live a happy and fulfilled life. Chokkiyil describes how she was able to mend the broken cracks in her own life, and how she was fortunate to have the opportunity to mend the broken cracks in other women’s life, as a holistic healer. In each chapter Chokkiyil shares the story of one woman, her life and the circumstances which led her to seek healing from Chokkiyil. Chokkiyil discusses the homeopathic remedies and strategies that she used to support each woman. She draws on her own personal challenges, and her twenty-seven years of experience as a holistic healer. She offers hints, tips, and tools to help other women who may be going through a similar experience. Examples include gratitude journalling, visualisation techniques, exercise and nutrition, breathwork and meditation. The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights is a collection of stories of single mothers, by Dr Haseena Chokkiyil. This is a powerful and heartfelt book about the experience of being a single mom in a patriarchal society, and the impact of marriage, divorce, separation on women and children. It describes the challenges faced by single mothers and the shame and stigma that still exists in society today. The book deals sensitively with issues of physical violence, control, manipulation, sexual assault, and mental health. This book will provide inspiration, courage and hope to women who have been through divorce, separation, and who are raising their children alone. The book demonstrates the benefits of holistic healing methods, and will help readers to overcome their own challenges, including seeking expert help when needed. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An honest and authentic collection of stories and a source of inspiration for single mothers everywhere. Purchase here

< Back Geoff Spellberg Escape From Hawaii A love affair, and a battle for supremacy, on the islands of Hawaii. In the late 1700’s, Jake Attucks, a former Captain in the Continental Army, sails to the Hawaiian islands, on board the ship Columbia. He is fleeing his home in New York, following the death of his younger brother, Tad, who was tragically killed on the battlefield. Still grieving the death of his brother, and seeking redemption from his parents, who blame him for Tad’s death, Jake hopes to make his fortune in the Pacific North fur trade. After a violent incident on board the Columbia, Jake is thrown off the ship and abandoned on the island of Maui . When the natives learn of Jake’s weapon-making skills, they are keen to befriend him and learn his skills. The Chief of Maui is preparing for war against the Chief of Hawaii, who has ambitions to take over the entire archipelago . The Chief of Maui sets Jake up with a forge and two assistants, to make weapons for the impending war. Jake settles into village life, but he is forced to work and fight for the Chief, to stay on the island. Jake meets Leilani, a member of the Maui royal family. The couple fall in love, and Jake is adopted into the Maui royal family, so they can marry. Jake learns that Leilani was stolen from her family on the island of Hawaii and is being held captive on Maui against her will. She hopes one day to escape and return home to her blood family in Hawaii. As the Maui and Hawaiin Chief's prepare for battle, Jake and Leilani have an important decision to make. Will they fight for Maui, or will they risk their lives and try to escape to Leilani’s homeland in Hawaii? Escape From Hawaii by author Geoff Spellberg is a historical fiction novel set on the beautiful, tropical islands of Hawaii in the late 1700’s. This is an insightful and fascinating novel, inspired by real events, following Captain Cook’s discovery of the islands in 1778. The book tells the story of the battle of supremacy between two island Chiefs, and the interference of foreign traders and settlers from Europe and Russia. At the heart of the story is a beautiful affair between two fictional characters, Jake and Leilani, who are both enslaved on the island of Maui, but unexpetedly find love in the tropical paradise. With piracy, warfare, romance, and betrayal, this is a thoroughly enjoyable action, adventure novel not to be missed. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction, and those with an interest in the fascinating history of Hawaii. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A thoroughly enjoyable, historical fiction novel, set during a significant period in Hawaiian history. Purchase here

< Back Melanie Smithson Shake Yourself Free- 81 Somatic Practices to Let Go of Limitation Book blurb... While the mind often refuses to let go, the body is more than willing. And where the body goes, the mind will follow. Letting go of what does not reflect our true selves allows true authenticity to emerge. You can literally Shake Yourself Free. Are you tired of feeling stuck with emotions, thoughts, and habits that hinder well-being? Or are you a therapist seeking a more dynamic way to support transformation? Every belief and feeling has its origin, but we don’t need to be defined and limited by our history. The wounds from the past are held in the body, and to release them effectively, healing must involve sensation and movement. Where the mind hesitates, or pretends to let go, the body is happy to shake, rattle and roll its way to freedom. Blending somatic practices, spiritual insights, and therapeutic techniques, this book offers 81 powerful exercises to support readers in releasing all that holds suffering in place. Designed for therapists, coaches, and anyone on a path of personal growth, the book embraces letting go as a spiritual practice—dissolving old programming to connect with one’s true nature. Purchase here

< Back John Randall Harsh Winters: Book 1 Book blurb... Diane Campbell has lived in the shadow of killers for as long as she can remember. The murder of her best friend left wounds that never fully healed, even after the killer was caught. That silence carved deep scars, shaping a life haunted by loss, fear, and more killers on the prowl. Years later, Diane throws herself into a tight-knit group of true crime devotees, using her sharp mind and relentless drive to hunt a predator whose crimes ripple through Denver’s mountains like a frozen ghost. In a city gripped by winter’s oppressive silence, where snow muffles footsteps and secrets cling to the cold air, Diane believes she is closing in on the truth. But her relentless pursuit leads to a devastating mistake. She publicly accuses the wrong man, and everything she has built from her credibility, her relationships, and her fragile sense of safety all begins to unravel. Sometimes, in seeking justice, we become the architects of injustice. Closer to home, someone watches patiently and silently, waiting for the moment when the ice finally cracks. Purchase here

< Back Sergio Salas The Wife I Live With Book blurb... Marriage is supposed to be safe. This one is anything but. On the surface, their life is ordinary: a quiet home, familiar routines, a marriage that looks intact from the outside. But inside the walls of that house, something is wrong. Trust has eroded. Silence has become dangerous. And the woman at the center of it all begins to realize that the person she shares her life with may not be who she thinks he is. As tension builds and the truth fractures, The Wife I Live With pulls readers into a psychological descent where memory is unreliable, fear is intimate, and survival depends on recognizing the threat hiding in plain sight. This is a domestic thriller that explores control, denial, and the terrifying realization that the greatest danger may come from the person closest to you. Dark, unsettling, and relentlessly paced, The Wife I Live With is a gripping psychological thriller about marriage, power, and the cost of staying when leaving may already be too late. Purchase here

< Back Genevieve Jenner Chocolate Cake for Imaginary Lives A collection of food inspired short stories, by debut author Genevieve Jenner. Chocolate Cake for Imaginary Lives is a delectable collection of thirty-eight short stories, by debut author Genevieve Jenner. This is a diverse collection of fictional stories, with a wide range of characters and settings, but all centered around food and how people interact with food in their everyday lives. The book takes the reader on a culinary journey across different countries and cultures, including stories from England, the deep South, Paris, Jerusalem, and many more. It explores the role that food plays in all of our lives, and the relationships between people and the foods that they share. The opening story, Dead Dove , explores the weird and wonderful food that people leave in communal fridges in the workplace, and follows two unknown colleagues as they converse anonymously by sharing notes and recipes in the work fridge . I found it hard to find a favourite in this remarkable collection, but as an avid tea drinker I enjoyed An Incomplete Guide to Drinkers of Some Black Teas . I am ashamed to admit it, but I have been known to microwave a cup of Lipton Tea in desperation! Some stories are quite lengthy, others just a few pages long. Jenner discusses a wide range of foods, from Southern flips, borscht, macaroni cheese, chocolate brownies, and even pigeon. Each story serves up generous portions of emotions and memories inspired by our love of food. This is a unique, imaginative, and funny collection that will appeal to readers who enjoy short stories, foodies, and those who enjoy food inspired stories. With wonderful and colourful characters, intriguing story lines, and mouth-watering recipes, the book invites readers to reflect on their own relationship with food. A wonderful short story collection and a celebration of food and the impact it has on our everyday lives. I encourage readers to read, eat, repeat! Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A delicious, mouth-watering collection of short stories, inspired by our relationship with food. Purchase here

< Back Augustine Jeyaraj The Watchmen and The Witnesses: One Divine Message, Two Testaments, for All Generations Book blurb... As Søren Kierkegaard observed ‘Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.’ So it is with Scripture: the Watchmen spoke forward into mystery, the Witnesses looked back and saw fulfillment, and in Christ, promise and understanding meet. This is not a scholarly manual, nor a systematic theology, but a testimony—a journey into the heart of the biblical narrative, and the God who speaks through it. If in some small way it helps you approach the Word with greater clarity, depth, and awe, and helps you understand what it means for you now, then it will have fulfilled its purpose—not just for one generation, but for all. Purchase here

< Back Nikki M. Finlay The Economy Always Gets Better: Navigating Uncertain Times with Confidence Book blurb... For those of us who forgot what we learned years ago or never had the opportunity to take an economics class, terms like recession, depression, tariffs, inflation, and gross domestic product can make our heads spin. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place. In The Economy Always Gets Better, award-winning economist Dr. Nikki Finlay explains the economy in its simplest terms, making it easier to understand and giving readers the tools to approach even the most distressing economic information with confidence. Dr. Finlay combines her knowledge and years of academic experience in this practical and accessible guide for anyone wishing to better their understanding of the economy. Using personal stories, useful metaphors, visual representations, and statistical data, she makes economics accessible to everyone. Whether you’re worried about the current economic troubles or trying to figure it all out for the first time, The Economy Always Gets Better will leave you better informed and better prepared to thrive. Purchase here

< Back Juliet Rose Do Over Can Sam leave her past behind and ‘do over’ in a new town? Samantha (Sam) Rutliffe packs up everything she owns into her car, and drives. She doesn’t know where she is going, she just wants to leave her old life behind. She ends up in a small tourist town by the ocean and sleeps in her car overnight. The town looks like the perfect place to start a new life, enabling her to leave all of her troubles behind. Sam settles into the town, finding herself a place to live and a job as a bar tender at a local bar. She meets lots of new people, and develops a close friendship with two lifeguards, Smitty and Casey. But the whole town is shocked when Casey’s lifeless body is found in the ocean. The cause of his death is uncertain, but drugs are found in his system, and his friends suspect suicide. Rumours spread across the town, and soon the nice boy who tragically lost his life, becomes known as a worthless, back-alley junkie. As Sam comes to term with losing her friend, she grows closer to Smitty, and they soon develop an intimate relationship. But as their relationship develops, Sam learns more about Smitty’s shady past, and his involvement in the local drug scene. As Smitty’s past finally catches up with him, Sam must make a difficult decision about their future together. Will she stay with Smitty as he faces the consequences of his previous misdemeanours? Or will she pack up her car again and start anew in the next town? Do Over, by author Juliet Rose, is a heart-warming novel about a young woman’s struggle with self-acceptance and undiagnosed mental illness. Sam makes a terrible error of judgement and betrays her best friend. She is riddled with guilt and unable to move on from her mistake. She sees her only option is to pack up and leave town, and start over again. But before she can move on with her life, and accept the love she deserves from Smitty, she must face her own demons. This is an authentic, well written and easy to read novel, with likeable and relatable characters, and an intriguing plot. The book deals with issues of mental illness, crime, and drug addiction, that many readers will relate to, and empathise with. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An authentic, well written and heart-warming novel about a young woman’s struggle with self-acceptance and undiagnosed mental illness. Purchase here

< Back Dr. Thomas Trimble Digital Dominion: Smartphones, Social Media, and Jesus Book blurb... Are you using your smartphone - or is it using you? In a world constantly lit by screens and distracted by notifications, Digital Dominion offers a clear path forward for people of faith. With equal parts insight and conviction, Dr. Thomas Trimble explores how smartphones and social media shape our minds, relationships, and spiritual lives - often without us even realizing it. Blending scripture, communication theory, and practical wisdom, Trimble introduces the STAIRS model: a step-by-step framework that helps believers develop healthy digital habits rooted in self-control, biblical truth, and spiritual depth. From managing anxiety to rediscovering identity in God - not likes - this book is both a wake-up call and a guidebook for thriving in the digital age. Whether you're overwhelmed by screen time or seeking to align your online life with your Christian values, Digital Dominion is a timely, essential read. Purchase here

< Back Russell Camp Seeking The Healer Book blurb... How far will a father go to see his son healed? This thing that would come and attack his son. Without warning. Without remorse. Without a cure. Yosef’s heart broke more with each one, his hope fading as he watched this thing slowly destroy his son, along with everything he loved. But just as the darkness seemed to envelop him, Yosef heard a whisper on the fluttering wings of a dove. There was one who might be able to help. A healer existed somewhere, out there. Yosef had only to find him. SEEKING THE HEALER is the gripping story of a father’s love, a son’s courage, and a family on the brink. Pursued by an enemy who is as relentless as he is corrupt, Yosef and his son, Gabriel, must flee their home and follow an unsure path, hoping it will lead them to a mysterious healer, of whom they have only heard rumors. Along the way, they meet others who will point them towards the end of their journey, but will they find this healer before their enemy finds them? Purchase here

< Back J Paul Rieger Jr Clonk! A refreshing and entertaining take on the detective genre. Clonk! by author J Paul Rieger Jr is a dark detective comedy novel about a group of high school friends and social misfits, who meet at Ignatius High School. The story takes place in Baltimore from the mid-1990s to 2020, and follows the friends journey from graduation through to middle age, as they continue to support one another through good and bad times. The main character, Kev Dixit, joined the Baltimore City Police Force and after several failed attempts, was promoted to Detective. A dedicated family man, and a shrewd but unorthodox cop, Kev is the glue that keeps the friends together. Kev and his detective partner, Dinetta Laurence, are investigating the murder of a local artist in Roland Park. With few clues, the pressure to close the case is intense. Can one of her own paintings solve the mystery of her murder? Meanwhile, classmates and real estate businessmen Lou Ricciti and Pete Palanzo find themselves embroiled in a fraudulent scheme with some unsavoury characters. Kev is reluctant to get involved, but forced to step in when things get out of hand. Chris Waxley, an actor, who everyone thinks is gay, but isn’t, is helping another classmate, undertaker Brian (the Troll), to stop his meddling parents interfering in his love life, by pretending to be in a relationship with him. Clonk! is an exceptional crime detective novel, with a fusion of mystery and dark comedy. The clever juxtapositioning of dark and comedic elements will keep readers thoroughly engaged. Kev Dixit is an endearing crime detective, and the supporting, eccentric cast, adds to the comedic charm. Clonk! captures the essence of lifelong friendships, and the camaraderie and banter amongst the friends brings a sense of warmth and familiarity to the characters. Spanning multiple timelines, the plot unfolds slowly, keeping readers guessing to the very end. Clonk! offers a refreshing and entertaining take on the detective genre. If you’re a fan of detective stories and enjoy dark humor, you will love this book. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: Clonk! captures the essence of lifelong friendships, while delivering a satisfying and unforgettable mystery. Purchase here