< Back Jessica James The Monarch Alliance Book blurb... At a historic resort hosting a world peace summit, a ruined journalist uncovers a century-old secret powerful enough to spark a global conspiracy—and deadly enough to silence her forever. A century-old secret. Hidden letters never meant to be found. And one journalist who may pay the price for uncovering the truth. High atop New York’s Shawangunk Ridge, the Mohonk Mountain House is a place of legend—a Victorian, castle-like resort rising above a mountain lake, where peace conferences once shaped history. For investigative reporter Danika Vaughn, it’s supposed to be a quiet retreat. Instead, it becomes the most dangerous assignment of her life. After exposing a powerful global organization, Danika’s credibility is shattered, her career in ruins, and her name quietly blacklisted. Seeking anonymity, she retreats to the historic hotel—only to discover it’s soon hosting a high-profile World Peace Summit. And the very people responsible for her downfall are on the guest list. Searching for distraction, Danika begins reading a bundle of old letters discovered in her great-grandmother’s attic. Within them, she uncovers a forbidden romance—and hints of a secret deliberately hidden to protect the future. What Noah, a Quaker carpenter at the hotel, helped conceal wasn’t just a love story, but something powerful enough to attract dangerous attention more than a century later. As elite guests arrive and security tightens, Danika realizes she isn’t the only one who knows the truth. Someone wants the past to stay buried—and they’ll do whatever it takes to ensure it does. Her only ally is Cole McCain, Mohonk’s head of security and a combat veteran carrying scars of his own. Together, they follow a trail of cryptic clues toward a global conspiracy that powerful forces are determined to keep hidden. In a place built for peace, a war for truth is about to begin. Blending real history with heart-pounding suspense, The Monarch Alliance is perfect for fans of historical mysteries, secret societies, and modern conspiracy thrillers. Follow the trail of clues in this page-turning mystery, where nothing is as it seems—and discover why what was hidden to protect the world may now be the only thing that can save it. Purchase here

< Back Patti Britton Chasing Sex: Wanting Love, Finding Myself - a memoir Book blurb... From the ashes of adversity, a fierce and compassionate warrior emerged. This captivating memoir is about a woman who refused to let her circumstances define her destiny. Against the backdrop of a world in turmoil, Patti's story unfolds as a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience, reinvention, and profound impact. Rising from the challenges of overcoming multiple sexual violations and single welfare motherhood, Patti embarked on a journey that would earn her the titles "Grande Dame of Sexology" and "Mother of Sex Coaching." Through her lighting-rod career and unwavering dedication to empowerment, she became a figurehead for women across generations seeking to reclaim their pleasure, power, and purpose. As you witness Patti's metamorphosis, you'll be inspired to embrace your own transformative journey and tap into the boundless resilience that lies within. Join Patti on this unforgettable odyssey of growth, healing, and unstoppable determination. Purchase here

< Back Lisa Towles The Ridders A young private detective is thrown into the murky depths of the LA underworld, by author Lisa Towles Private Investigator, Brock ‘BJ’ Janoff is investigating the disappearance of eighteen-year-old Anastasia Bergman, a student, model and celebrity, and heir to the Bergman multibillion dollar estate. Hired by her parents, and with no solid leads, the case is a mystery to BJ and his brother and business partner, Jonas. As BJ starts to investigate the case, he is faced with a dilemma. He is approached by a stranger and offered one million dollars to take an envelope to the reception desk of a luxury hotel within 72 hours. He is warned that if he opens the envelope, or if he fails to deliver it on time, he will be killed. He knows his brother would disapprove, but BJ decides to take the money anyway. But rather than take the envelope to the hotel, as agreed, he decides to hold on to it for a while. He is determined to find out why he was chosen for the dangerous task, and what could be in the envelope that is worth one-million dollars. BJ sets up surveillance on the hotel, and enlists his old college friend, Jay, to help find out what is in the mystery envelope. Jay X-rays the envelope and discovers a folded piece of paper and unknown particles in a Ziplock bag. When Jay is later found dead in his garage, BJ decides not to return the envelope, and instead returns the one-million dollars to the hotel. BJ knows his life is in grave danger and goes into hiding, with help from Jonas and his neighbor Lacy. As BJ sets out to uncover the truth about the envelope, he recruits a former associate Miki Fine to help him replicate the envelope and its contents. As his investigation continues, BJ meets a homeless man and he is unexpectedly thrown into the LA underworld, where he discovers an extraordinary connection between the envelope, the Russian Mafia, a secret society, the missing teen, and his estranged father. The Ridders by author Lisa Towles is a captivating novel about a young private detective who is thrown into the murky depths of the underworld and must use his investigative skills to try and solve his own case. This is a fast-paced, tense and gripping murder mystery / political thriller / science fiction novel, that was hard to put down. The book poses an interesting question, and I was gripped from the first chapter. With excellent, well-developed characters, and a complex but believable plot, this book will appeal to readers of thrillers, political fiction and murder mystery stories. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An excellent, fast paced and action-packed novel, part murder mystery, part political thriller, part science fiction. Highly recommended. Purchase here

< Back Laurie Kuntz Shelter In Place Book blurb... Laurie Kuntz’s unique world view is showcased in this collection of powerful lyric narrative poems. As a true wordsmith, Kuntz’s artistry in “Shelter in Place” illustrates numinous reverence for the natural world, for family in all its iterations. for justice and for connection. The poet reminds the reader that we are part of the human family, and her often bittersweet work urges us to find a means of understanding and compassion for “the other.” At the heart of each poem in “Shelter in Place” is a call to action and to collective healing. These poems are an antidote to what ails us. Always a teacher, activist, and advocate, her finely crafted poems in “Shelter in Place” transcend any perceived notion of separation between people, geopolitical borders, and boundaries. Susannah Winters Simpson, author of Dharma of Death and Desire. Purchase here

< Back J. J. Hebert The Breaking of Time: Chronicles of the Arvynth Book blurb... One father's desperate choice fractures time and reality itself. To everyone around him, Daniel Ward is a mild-mannered accountant, devoted husband and father in a quiet New England suburb. But when his ten-year-old son chases a runaway soccer ball into the street, straight into the path of a speeding truck, Daniel does the impossible. He freezes time. That single act of defiance exposes the secret he's buried for decades. His magic awakens the ancient order he once betrayed, the Arvynth, a brotherhood of immortal sorcerers devoted to stillness and death, determined to silence the world. As his carefully constructed life unravels, Daniel must protect his family while evading the brotherhood that hunts him. Every second he steals from time feeds the void that seeks to consume it, threatening not only the people he loves but reality itself. Forced to choose between sacrifice and survival, Daniel discovers the truth: sometimes the loudest act of love is defiance. The Breaking of Time is a race against eternity, a supernatural thriller that fuses urban fantasy and family drama in a story about the noise of life, the cost of power, and one father's desperate fight to keep the world from falling silent. Purchase here

< Back James Richard Hansen Skies and Chasms: Poems Book blurb... In Skies and Chasms, poet James Hansen reaches new heights and depths of his veneration of nature and his passionate feelings of being a part of it. Sunsets, sunrises, the moon and stars, forests and meadows, flowers and seasons, all are the creative elements of Hansen’s sense of himself. His sensitivity to language is remarkable, as the words flow soft or robust, mellow or fierce. The very sounds of words are a music to match the vibrations of his soul. The symbolisms of nature echo the development of his spirit, and like a painter he describes nature’s scenes with ever-changing imagery. Every sunset is unique, every cloud is a new phenomenon, and the poet’s self-vibrates in metaphoric resonance with the universe’s infinitude. Of special note is the section of love poems for his wife. He will never believe that she is not an angel. The reader will rejoice at the poet’s grand good fortune for such happiness in life. Purchase here

< Back Henry B Zimmer Does The End Always Justify The Means? Does the End Always Justify the Means? by Henry B. Zimmer is a time-travel adventure that explores ethical dilemmas, personal choices, and the consequences of altering the past. The story follows Jake Goldstein, a 35-year-old financial analyst in 2025, who is approached by his childhood friend, Alan Cunningham, a theoretical physicist who has developed a time machine. Alan proposes sending Jake back to 1987, three years before Jake's birth, to prevent his own existence due to the paradox of two individuals with identical DNA coexisting in the same timeline. Jake's mission is to ensure his parents never meet or to kill his father before his conception. The narrative delves into Jake's troubled relationship with his father, an Orthodox Jew whose strict religious beliefs caused tension and unhappiness in the family. Jake ultimately agrees to the experiment, driven by a mix of personal revenge and the hope of giving his mother a better life. The story unfolds as Jake navigates life in 1987, using his knowledge of future events to make strategic investments and bets, amassing significant wealth. The story culminates in Jake's return to Alan's lab in 2025, where he reveals the success of the time machine and the impact of his journey. The narrative concludes with Jake reflecting on his life, the ethical dilemmas he faced, and the potential future of time travel. The story is a thought-provoking exploration of morality, the consequences of altering history, and the potential of scientific advancements to reshape humanity's future. It raises questions about the balance between personal gain and the greater good, the ethical implications of time travel, and the unintended consequences of technological progress. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A compelling and imaginative piece of writing that effectively combines speculative fiction with personal and societal reflections. Purchase here

< Back John Posner Forever is Too Long In 2435, advancements in artificial intelligence and bioengineering have reshaped humanity. Bioengineering has made people smarter, faster, and stronger. It has improved people’s physical appearance and eliminated disease. The average human lifespan has edged over 135 years, and death is no longer an inevitable outcome of the human experience. Human minds can be copied perfectly and can live forever in the multiverse as digital entities, known as Mindars. Mindars can also inhabit bioforms and interact with humans in the physical world. But these advancements in digital technology have had many unintended consequences. The population has exploded, rogue genetic manipulations have been unleashed, and humanity is forced into battle against the decisions made by AI systems. Jake Sullivan is a second-generation, genetically engineered human, and Vice President of ASHORE (Advocation, Safeguards, Help, Optimization, Renewal, and Eternity of Mindars), a company that supports the transition of human minds into the multiverse. As Vice President, Jake was instrumental in building the international multiverse run by artificial intelligence. As Jake approaches his 110th birthday, the recommended age for optimum crossover, he prepares for transition to become a Mindar, with his wife and childhood sweetheart, Shannon. He reflects back on his life, his relationships with Shannon and his robotic friend of one-hundred years, Stanley. But as Jake enters the multiverse, he is forced to wrestle with his own conscience and the unintended consequences of a society driven by the bio-revolution. Forever is Too Long is a thought-provoking Sci-Fi novel by author John Posner. Set four-hundred years in the future, the novel delves into the human, social and political impact of artificial intelligence and bioengineering. Posner presents a fascinating, and yet somewhat disturbing vision of the future driven by AI technology. It is a vision of society that is totally believable given our current stage of technological development. Posner draws the reader’s attention from the very first page, with well-developed characters, and a captivating plot with timely placed twists and turns. At over 600 pages this is a long novel, but I was invested until the very last page. Readers, be prepared to read all night! Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A fascinating and thought- provoking Sci-Fi novel of epic proportions, that considers the increased use of artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. Purchase here

< Back Stephanie Woodward The Big Scale Back: Success and Balance By Your Own Design Author Stephanie Woodward describes how she ‘scaled back’ her life in business to find fun, happiness and love. Author Stephanie Woodward excelled in business, and climbed the ladder to the very top. But, her drive and dedication to work eventually took its toll on her mind and body. Woodward describes how she sacrificed herself and her relationships to achieve success. But the success she was striving for was based on other people’s standards of productivity, long hours, loyalty, dedication and self-sacrifice. Woodward describes how she was conditioned at a very young age to enter the world of business, suppressing her inner desires and love of reading, writing and creativity. When her father sadly passed away from a terminal brain tumour, Woodward reflects on her father’s life as a businessman, and her own life as a self-described ‘loyal workhorse’. Exhausted, burnt out, and grief stricken, Woodward receives support from a coach and therapist. She begins to question her role in the workplace, and seeks to make changes in her life, to restore balance and find happiness. The Big Scale Back: Success and Balance by Your Own Design is an engaging and insightful memoir and self-help book by author Stephanie Woodward, a life and leadership coach. Woodward shares her own personal journey, from her school days, through university, and into the corporate world. She describes how her work was all encompassing, impacting all areas of her life, and how she managed to step ‘off the ramp’ to find fun, happiness and love. She explains the many obstacles and challenges she faced, and how she eventually identified four measures of success: having fun, paying bills, moving her body and love. She provides a useful framework for others who might want to embark on personal change, based on the concept of ‘conscious productivity’, which defines success on understanding the self. This is a real and honest book about how one woman found fulfilment, personally and professionally. With resources, worksheets and reflective questions, this book may encourage readers to start their own journey to find work-life fulfilment. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An engaging and insightful non-fiction book, which will appeal to readers looking for a real and honest book about leadership, management, and personal development. 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 Michelle Carbajal Heirs of Ruin Book blurb... Alésia fell two thousand years ago. When the last queen was betrayed and murdered by her own sister. The surviving Aléshen people were banished from their home and forced into exile. Hiding within protected havens throughout Velendia. Forced to wait... Until the heir to the throne would appear to lead the Aléshen people to victory against their mortal enemy - The Alkarii. Kiona was born into this world of turmoil. The eldest daughter of Alésia, it falls to her to restore her people to their ancestral home. Facing off against powerful foes, dark sorcerers, and insubordinate allies, she struggles to find her place in a world she never asked to be in. A world she would rather forget. Because by all laws and decrees of Alésia, Purchase here

< Back DF Kennedy Nothing But The Truth The third instalment of this psychological drama reveals the identity of the mystery stalker. Nothing But The Truth is the second book in the series from DF Kennedy, which picks up around a year after Dahlia’s kidnapping. Following the birth of her baby girl, Dahlia convalesces at home, while her movie-star husband, Roland, shoots his latest film. Dahlia continues to be harassed by an anonymous stalker, #forevermrshughes , and fears for her safety. Her birth father, Cameron, a former MI5 agent, promises to find and neutralise the threat. Cameron suspects the stalker is connected to his work and narrows the investigation down to a car bombing in the 1980’s. Meanwhile, pictures emerge of a woman and her baby, who was previously suspected of having an affair with Roland. Roland hires a private investigator to locate her. Alone and afraid with her new-born baby, Dahlia turns to her best friend Charlotte for comfort and company. Charlotte reveals she was forced into an arranged marriage by her wealthy parents, and has family connections to the Irish and Italian mafia. As Dahlia agrees to help her friend, Charlotte is attacked and hospitalised. Cameron’s investigations into the car bomber run dry, but he does find a surprising connection much closer to home. As Cameron and Roland continue their own inquiries, Charlotte’s husband is found murdered. Dahlia boards a private jet to spend some quality time with her husband, but when the regular crew falls down with food poisoning, and she notices her ex-husband on board, Dahlia realises she is in big trouble. Nothing But The Truth, is the third book in this gripping psychological thriller series, by author DF Kennedy. The third book introduces more characters and more twists and turns. I devoured it in one sitting, it just gets better and better! As the identity of #forevermrshughes is finally exposed, the revelation that Charlotte is connected to the mob introduces more complexity and intrigue. I thought this book was the final one in the series, but it ends on another heart-in-mouth cliffhanger. So many plot twists. So many questions remain unanswered. A brilliant, thrilling, trilogy so far, and pleading for the next instalment. Soon, please! Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A captivating series, from book one right through to book three. To keep up this level of energy and intrigue across three books is no mean feat. Purchase here