< Back Lisa Towles The Weight of Cold Things Book blurb... Deputy Sheriff Gree Gooding has spent six months pretending her husband isn't dead. AJ's body was never recovered from the Beaufort Sea, and without proof, grief can be kept at arm's length. But when her boss, Sheriff Peter Barrett, vanishes from Jackson, Wyoming — and his wallet turns up four thousand miles north in Deadhorse, Alaska, beside an unidentified body — Gree can no longer outrun the one place she's been avoiding since AJ's final research trip. What begins as a missing-person investigation into the most isolated oil camp on earth becomes a decades-long conspiracy. When Gree and her unlikely companion — a ranch hand she doesn't fully trust — discover the truth about what AJ found on his last trip, she understands for the first time why he never told her. He was trying to save her life. The Weight of Cold Things is a psychological thriller about what we hide from the people we love, what the dead leave us to carry, and the crimes that only the living can finish. Purchase here

< Back J J Alo The Street Between the Pines A new, chilling horror fiction series by author J. J. Alo. The residents of Forest Street, Norwich, Connecticut, have received offers from a pharmaceutical company to buy out their homes. Resident, Amy Reynolds, is separated from her husband, Curtis, who is working away for a telecommunications company in New Hampshire. With financial struggles, and the impending break-up of the marriage, Amy and Curtis are considering the offer. When Amy calls Curtis and asks him to return home immediately, Curtis travels back to Connecticut. He discovers that his neighbour, Frank Cavanaugh, has been found dead, brutally mutilated in his basement. As Curtis secures the house in preparation for a tropical storm, he discovers another dead body, decapitated, and discarded by the shoreline. The body is identified as local man, Ronny Haverhill. When the police learn that Ronny owes Curtis a significant amount of money, he becomes a potential suspect in his murder. As the storm hits Norwich , the Reynolds’ home is badly damaged, and Curtis and Amy find a monster in their flooded basement. The beast chases the couple, but they manage to escape unharmed. Curtis thinks the monster is a Norwich Norwaukus, a creature believed to have roamed the woods in southeast Connecticut in the 1960’s, killing and mutilating farm animals. Curtis investigates the creature and discovers a hidden research facility in the woods, an entire colony of Norwaukus’, and a connection to the pharmaceutical company that wants to buy out Forest Street. The Street Between the Pines is a new horror fiction series by author Joe Alo about a family and community ravaged by a dangerous creature lurking underground. This is a gripping, original horror story set in a small town in Connecticut, with a touch of folklore, science fiction, and government conspiracy. The book follows the Reynolds family, as they try to navigate their troubled past, whilst an ominous presence lurks in their basement. The author slowly builds tension and suspense as Curtis uncovers the terrifying truth about the creature and the pharmaceutical company intent on purchasing his home. The book successfully blends the chilling elements of horror, with the complexity of family dynamics. There is plenty of blood, guts, and gore, which will appeal to ardent fans of horror fiction, and enough family drama, to appeal to those who enjoy more realistic horror. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A gripping horror novel, leaving readers wondering what they might do if they found a monster living in their basement. Purchase here

< Back Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli The Doctor's Future: A Blueprint for Future-Proofing Your Profession and for Healthcare Decision Makers Leading the Evolution of AI/Robotics-Powered Medicine Book blurb... In The Doctor’s Future, Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli tackles the transformative challenges posed by the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, driven by artificial intelligence, robotics, and the shifting roles of doctors. As healthcare professionals confront unprecedented demands, from technological advancements to changing patient expectations, the future may seem uncertain. Fortunately, the author’s Healthcare Convergence Framework provides clarity, actionable strategies, and profound insights for healthcare decision makers and doctors to survive and thrive in this new era where AI and robotics are essential. Drawing on over two decades of experience in acute internal medicine and healthcare consulting, the author explores how physicians can adapt to these AI- and robotics-driven realities while preserving their core purpose: delivering high-quality patient care. Through personal experience, case studies and in-depth analysis, he outlines a clear roadmap for doctors to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare and assume leadership roles in a system increasingly powered by advanced technologies. Whether you are a medical thought leader, policy maker, or healthcare professional, this book equips you with the tools to face tomorrow’s challenges with confidence. Purchase here

< Back Romana King House Poor No More: 9 Steps to Grow the Value of Your Home and Net Worth Nine steps to build long term wealth and financial independence from the value of your home, from author and real estate expert Romana King House Poor No More is a handbook for homeowners that explains how to maintain your home, increase your property value, manage household expenses, take advantage of debt, and have a better quality of life as a homeowner. Romana King provides a range of practical tools and strategies for maintaining and protecting your home, and for increasing its value. With over twenty years of real estate experience, King explains the emotional and financial need for home ownership and sets out a nine-step plan to help homeowners make smarter and more strategic decisions. House Poor No More is a valuable resource and a perfect home-buying gift for those thinking about buying their first home, or those new to homeownership. It will also appeal to those who might be more seasoned homebuyers, looking to make the most out of their investment. The book provides practical tools, hints, and tips, which are easy to understand and use by the average homeowner. The book will help homeowners with planning and decision making to build long term wealth and financial independence. I reviewed a copy of this book for Readers Choice Book Awards, but this one is definitely a keeper! I am sure I will refer back to this book, time and time again. Star Rating: 5 Stars Summary ‘An essential read for homebuyers everywhere. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ Purchase here

< Back Rob Nugen I'M FINE!: A Practical Guide To Managing Your Emotions To Strengthen Relationships With Loved Ones And Yourself Book blurb... High performers burn out when they ignore what their emotions are trying to say. I used to think staying focused meant shutting all that down. But the pressure just builds and leaks out in worse ways. I'M FINE! is a clear and honest guide that shows how to start tuning into those signals without getting overwhelmed by them. It is written for men like me who were taught to keep things in and who are starting to feel the cost of that at home, at work, or both. The stories are real, the guidance is simple, and the impact shows up everywhere. Purchase here

< Back Ronan James Cassidy Margaret Anne: Child of the West Wind A historical fiction novel set in South Carolina during the 1800’s, by author Ronan James Cassidy Set in 1859 in South Carolina, during a significant and turbulent period in American history, the book follows Margaret Anne Basseterre, an illegitimate child, born of forbidden love. Margaret’s father, Mr Edward Christopher Calhoun, is a wealthy merchant and landowner, from one of the most respected families in South Carolina. Her mother, Miss Jeanne Jolie Basseterre-Osment, is a beautiful Haitian immigrant, and a maiden in the Calhoun household. Jeanne had a difficult labor and Margaret was born in secret in the middle of the woods. From the moment of her birth, Margaret is shrouded in a dark mystery, but she is determined to succeed against all odds. Her mother Jeanne is keen to understand why she is different and how she managed to survive her birth. Margaret grows up on the Calhoun estate where her life, and the lives of those around her, are tested by evil forces lurking in the shadows of plain sight. As Margaret attempts to find her purpose in life, she uncovers family secrets and learns of her own unique abilities to heal and inspire others. Margaret Anne: Child of the West Wind is an engrossing and thought-provoking novel by author Ronan James Cassidy about a young woman coming of age in the deep South. Set against a backdrop of civil war, social unrest, rigid class structures, slavery and gender inequality, the book explores one woman’s fight for survival and redemption. Her journey reflects the social, political, and religious changes that were happening in America during the nineteenth century. This is a beautifully written and extensively researched novel. Cassidy delivers an engrossing historical narrative, with rich characters and eloquent prose. This is quite a lengthy book (at 656 pages), but the storytelling is so consuming that I could not put it down. I finished the book within a couple of days. Set in the mid 1800’s, during a turbulent time in American history, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, those who are interested in the American Civil War, and anyone who enjoys a good old mystery. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An engrossing and thought-provoking historical fiction novel about one woman’s fight for survival and redemption. Purchase here

< Back Lynne Golodner Cave of Secrets Eve, a Jewish American research student working at the National Archives of Scotland, is hiking through the forests around Loch Lomond. When she shelters from the rain in a cave, she finds a leather-bound satchel half buried in the dirt. Inside the satchel are letters written by a woman named Shira to her lover, Benjamin. Eve suspects the letters are from the mid-nineteenth century and takes them home for safe keeping. Returning back from the walk, she stops by at a local pub and meets the owner, Mac, the son of a wealthy landowner, the Earl of Monteith. Eve and Mac develop a romantic relationship and fall deeply in love. Meanwhile, Eve and her boss at the National Archives find more letters hidden in a trunk deep inside the cave. They uncover shocking evidence about Shira Levenson-Macalaster, the wealthiest woman in Great Britain in the 1870s, who was married to the Prime Minister of Great Britain. As Eve continues her research, she finds a connection between the Macalaster family and Mac’s family, the Montieth’s. The revelations could damage the reputation of the Monteith family and the whole of the British aristocracy. When Mac’s mother discovers that Eve is planning to write a book about her research, she will stop at nothing to keep the family secrets hidden. Cave of Secrets by Lynne Golodner is a captivating novel about an ambitious American woman who discovers the dark family secrets of a British aristocratic family. While in the midst of her research, she meets a charming Scotsman who quickly sweeps her off her feet. As their relationship develops, a family mystery slowly unravels. With an atmospheric backdrop of sweeping landscapes, rugged terrain, and cosy pubs, the book transports readers to the idyllic Scottish countryside and the beautiful city of Edinburgh. The novel seamlessly blends the past and present, as Eve’s research threatens to shatter the pristine image of the British aristocracy. Golodner accomplishes her goal of addressing serious topics, such as homophobia, antisemitism, social class and power in a heart-warming and engaging romance. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A beautiful and touching tale of love, loss, and family, set in the atmospheric Scottish highlands. Purchase here

< Back Kris Land The Infinity Within: Break Through Fear, Trust Your Inner Power, And Create A Life That Reflects Who You Truly Are Book blurb... Are you ready to awaken the vast power already within you? The Infinity Within invites you to break through fear, trust your soul’s knowing, and remember who you truly are. Follow Gabe’s gripping journey—from childhood visions to a life-shattering crash—as he uncovers a truth too powerful to ignore: the impossible becomes possible when you stop doubting your divine potential. In a world ruled by fear and forgetting, this story delivers a radical message: your transformation begins within. Blending spiritual wisdom, mystical encounters, and raw personal insight, this book reveals how to dissolve illusion, reframe suffering, and reclaim your infinite self. If you’ve ever sensed there’s more to life than what you’ve been told, this is your sign. Stop surviving. Start remembering. The answers, the healing, and the power have always lived inside you. You are not broken. You are divine. Purchase here

< Back Glenda Brown The Story of Raine One woman fights for survival when she learns her marriage is built on lies, by author Glenda Brown Following a short, whirlwind romance, seventeen-year-old Lana marries Sloan and moves to Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains to live with his family. The grand home and farm, named the ‘Shaddeau’, is set in 1,500 acres of land, far from Lana’s modest family home in Missouri. As Lana settles into life in Virginia, she soon becomes pregnant, and her baby girl, she names Raine, is born in the middle of a storm. Raine spends much of her childhood alone, while her father is busy working on the farm, and her mother is depressed. She grows up to be a shy but independent young woman, with dreams of becoming a lawyer. Raine attends college in Maryland, and meets her roommate JaDee who introduces her to an Italian named Anthony Riconi. Raine confides in her friend that one day she will marry Anthony. But JaDee warns her that he might not be a good match and his family has a questionable reputation. During a storm one evening, Raine is badly injured in a terrible car accident. Raine is rush to hospital and spends several weeks in a coma. JaDee suggests they call Anthony to her bedside, and on hearing his voice, she quickly recovers. Several years later, after Raine graduates and finds a job in real estate, Anthony proposes. The couple marry and Raine becomes pregnant with her first child. Raine feels blessed she has a good life, with a loving husband, a perfect baby, a nice apartment and financial stability. Yet, when Anthony continues to take lengthy trips home to see his family, Raine becomes suspicious. She knows little about his career, or how he earns his money, and she remembers JaDee’s warning when they first met. Raine follows her husband back to New Jersey to find out the truth, but in doing so she uncovers a whole web of lies, which puts her life, and her family home, the Shaddeau, at risk. The Story of Raine is a compelling and captivating Christian fiction novel by author Glenda Brown. Set between 1935 and 1969, the story is about a woman who is born into a privileged life, but largely neglected by her parents. It shows how her experiences as a young child and teen, and her relationship with her parents, impacted her later life choices. As she finds her own independence and marries the man of her dreams, she soon realises that she has been duped. The novel is easy to read, and hard to put down. It is quite a lengthy novel (at 444 pages), but I was hooked throughout. I particularly enjoyed the way the author weaved in the presence of storms throughout Raine’s life, from her birth right through to her death. This is a Christian novel, and there are some subtle references to God and Christian values, but this does not overwhelm the story. With a blend of romance, tragedy, mystery and suspense, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, women’s fiction and Christian fiction. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A compelling and captivating Christian fiction novel, that is both easy to read and hard to put down. Purchase here

< Back Derrick Pledger Your Brain Weighs 500 Pounds: Change Your Mindset to Achieve Desired Outcomes Book blurb... In Your Brain Weighs 500 Pounds, Derrick Pledger provides an interactive and thought-provoking menu of one hundred lessons that will help you reach or acquire whatever it is you want, be it wealth, better relationships, career progression, or a healthier lifestyle. Purchase here

< Back Ed A. Murray Autumn in Wolf Valley Forty-eight year old Howard Lynch is grieving the death of his beloved wife, Amber. Amber was tragically killed in a car accident a year previously, and Howard is riddled with guilt over his last words to his wife. Howard and Amber first met in a bar in their early twenties, and spent a night together. The couple lost contact, but years later they are reunited and move to the small town of Wolf Valley. As Howard contemplates his future without Amber, a severe storm hits the town. The Wolf River Dam breaches its banks and the town is flooded. The residents are evacuated to a nearby community centre, but pets are not permitted within the building. Howard decides to stay in his home to take care of his dog, Coby, a gift from Amber just before her death. Prior to the storm, Howard had little time for the dog, but he refuses to leave him behind. As the flood waters rise, Howard attempts to secure Amber’s precious belongings, and takes refuge in the attic with Coby. A rescue boat finds Howard and Coby stranded in the attic, and Howard is faced with a difficult decision. In the aftermath of the storm, Howard learns more about his late wife, and makes a new connection that takes him back to the first night they met. Autumn in Wolf Valley is a powerful and deeply moving historical fiction novel by author Ed A. Murray. Set against a backdrop of a fierce storm, the story follows construction worker, Howard, as he not only battles the elements outside, but also struggles with the demons within. Murray masterfully weaves between the past and the present, creating a compelling story rich in detail and emotional depth. Central to the story is Howard’s relationship with Amber and their dog, Coby. These relationships become the compass by which the reader navigates the shifting timelines. Overall, a beautiful and moving story of love and loss, told through a ferocious storm. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A satisfying historical fiction novel, with a blend of romance and edge-of-your-seat disaster thriller. Purchase here

< Back M. E. Taylor Brothers A young boy in Roman Britain is sold into slavery. Set in Roman Britain around 100 AD, about fifty years after the Roman invasion, when slavery was legal and common place. The book follows Verluccus, a ten-year-old enslaved boy who is sold, branded, and gifted to a seven-year-old Roman child, Gaius Marcius, as a playmate. Gaius’s family had recently arrived in the province of Britannia from Italy, with the hope of new opportunities, land, and wealth. Gaius’s father, Lucius Marcius Phillipianus, a wealthy Roman senator, thinks Verluccus is unsuitable for his precious and protected son, describing Verluccus as a dirty, coarse, uneducated ‘brutish Briton.’ Verluccus refuses to obey his master, believing he is not a slave, and escapes the household. Nine years later, Verluccus is found and returned to the family. Gaius, who had yearned for Verluccus and prayed for him to be restored to him for nine-long years, is delighted. Gaius plans to train and tame Verluccus, and makes him his personal body slave. Verluccus is initially hostile but eventually complies, and serves his young master, while Gaius’s obsession for his slave grows. Meanwhile, Verluccus falls hopelessly in love with Gaius’s sister, Gaia, who is betrothed to another man. Gaia declares her love for Verluccus but knows she would disgrace her family if found consorting with a slave. The secret affair continues, but the couple are separated when Verluccus is required to travel to Rome with his master. Will Verluccus and Gaia reveal their love for one another? And will Verluccus ever be freed from a life of slavery? Brothers by author M. E. Taylor is a historical fiction novel about life and love in Roman Britain. This is an utterly absorbing novel, about wealth and inequality, love and romance, treachery and betrayal, hidden treasures, and forbidden love. This is a well written and well researched story about the personal lives of the Roman conquerors and their conquered subjects. With a host of interesting characters, and an intriguing and believable plot, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, historical romance, and anyone interested in Roman Britain. This is a lengthy novel, at just over five hundred pages, but very easy to read and well worth the time investment. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An utterly absorbing historical fiction novel about life and love in Roman Britain. Purchase here