< Back Vincentia Schroeter Babymaking Book blurb... A story of one woman's harrowing journey through trauma and disillusionment on the road to become a mother. The author travels through infertility, loss and adoption, calling on faith to help her achieve her dream. Purchase here

< Back John Yurechko Second Thoughts: Poem and Passages Book blurb... Second Thoughts is a second volume of poetry by John Yurechko following his previous book, Head Lines. Both are writings meant to be read out loud, either alone, or with others. The collections span over seven decades of the author’s life, reflecting on his youth in Pennsylvania, years in California and Virginia, his travels abroad. Exploring simple yet complex topics and everyday events, the writings journey from the most personal to the universal, from the immediate to the timeless. There are poems about family, friends, co-workers, and people I have met, and mysteries of the worlds around us. Poems on language, life, love, sex, anger, pain, health, growing old, death, beauty, marriage, family, children and grandchildren, friendship, work, steel mills, plants, time, the infinite, the universe, the cosmos, creation, the ocean, history, the future, the past, the small, the large, religion, sports, the self. The poems ask a lot of questions; sometimes answering, sometimes not. Purchase here

< Back Sergio Salas Love in the Fine Print Book blurb... Love in the Fine Print is a contemporary romance about control, consent, and the quiet moments where power shifts. Han Jae-in is a contracts manager who believes everything in life can be negotiated. Kang Dohyun is an idol whose image is tightly managed, but whose private choices are not. When a dating agreement binds them together under strict rules, what begins as a professional arrangement slowly fractures into something real. Told with restraint and emotional precision, Love in the Fine Print explores modern relationships, vulnerability behind public personas, and the cost of choosing honesty over safety. Purchase here

< Back Morgan Sage Norman The Corporate Artist: The Art of Working Beautifully Book blurb... Everyone is playing a character at work. Everyone. You've felt it: the corporate theater, the meetings that accomplish nothing, the cultures that claim to value innovation while punishing the creative risks that make innovation possible. After spending twenty years inside technology companies as a CMO and chief creative officer at the center of AI, Morgan Sage Norman saw what was underneath top performance: creators. In every role. Every department. Every room. The future belongs to organizations that embrace human creativity rather than extract human efficiency. The Corporate Artist shows you how to be part of that shift. The Corporate Artist names the character you've been playing and the false beliefs that version of you carries. It shines a spotlight on what energizes you and what drains you. It shows you how to do your best work while keeping your creative soul. You are a Corporate Artist. You always have been. Purchase here

< Back Randall Reynolds Sister Mary's Angels Book blurb... When the intoxicated son of a mob boss kills a man on the streets of Kalamazoo, Michigan, he is convicted and sent to prison. Months later, an associate of his father breaks him out of a northern Michigan prison during a winter storm. When the getaway vehicle slides into a ditch, they find refuge in a small church, where they hold three young mothers and a nun captive until backup from the mob boss arrives. Then the mobster’s son pulls out a gun and fires four shots. Decades later, the women’s three orphaned children, who were given new identities, are now adults. A successful businesswoman who was abducted during the escape and the retired police detective who investigated the escape and murders summon the three to northern Michigan, where they learn about their past. Shortly afterward, a twist of fate reveals their identities to their mothers’ murderer—and now their lives are in danger. In this novel, a mob boss’s son kills a man in a drunken accident, setting of a decades-long chain of sordid events affecting the lives of many innocent people. Purchase here

< Back HW Ryan The Incident at Terlingua Book blurb... Jake Plumb is a drifter haunted by his past. Charles Chavez fears a future where his career as Terlingua’s sheriff ends. The two meet and become an improbable police team. They investigate a rollover car accident with a fatality. When the accident’s corpse turns to dust in minutes, the investigation turns bizarre. The investigation becomes a fight to survive when the Defense Department, Mexican cartels, and government agents try to kill the two. Someone does not want the connection between the dusty corpse and a coup in the world’s economy to become known. The team’s survival depends on three thin reeds: Chavez’s knowledge of the wiles and dangers of the land about Terlingua, Jake’s skill as an archer, and a German Shepherd named Idyll—long odds at best. The duo grabs at one possible answer after another. Each answer proves more deadly than the previous. With a national election approaching and time running out, there is a meeting in Terlingua. Connections are found, lies are discovered, secrets are revealed, and important people must choose between escape, confession, or death. It seems things may be settled, but has the right question been asked and answered? Purchase here

< Back DF Kennedy The Whole Truth Dahlia Frost returns in this gripping second instalment, by author DF Kennedy. The Whole Truth is the second book in a series from author DF Kennedy, which follows on where the first book, The Truth, ended. Following her kidnapping in Scotland, pregnant Dahlia returns home to rebuild her life with her fiancé, Roland. Dahlia suspects her stepfather Bob was involved in her kidnapping, and confronts him at his home, threatening to kill him. With Roland away at a movie premier, Dahlia calls her ex-husband, Daniel, for support. There is an altercation at the river, when they find Bob in a boat with her mother, Sylvia. Bob is reported missing when his boat washes up on the bank, empty. Sylvia is rushed to hospital with a suspected brain bleed, brought on by ongoing health issues, the stress of Bob’s disappearance and recent revelations in Dahlia’s autobiographical novel. Meanwhile, as Dahlia tries to settle into her new home with Roland, she finds a letter in her mother’s possessions with the real identity of her birth father. When Bob’s dead body is found in the river with a bullet wound, the scene bears an uncanny resemblance to the death of Dahlia’s father, many years ago. While Roland is away, Daniel visits Dahlia in the hope of a reconciliation. When Dahlia turns down his advances, Daniel threatens to tell the police that she killed Bob, unless she leaves Roland and tells him the baby is not his. Dahlia plays along and attempts to leave Roland, but when Roland’s life is put in danger, she finally reveals the truth. Daniel informs the police and Dahlia is arrested and taken in for questioning. The murder weapon is found with Dahlias fingerprints. The police interrogate Dahlia and review her autobiography, finding a compelling motive for his murder. The Whole Truth by DF Kennedy is a gripping psychological thriller, loosely based on the authors own experiences. The second book in the series, this novel explores further the relationships between the main characters, and their backstories. This is a captivating novel, with a complex, intricate and well-crafted plot, and well-developed, authentic characters. The book had me gripped from start to finish. There are a number of clues and key pieces of evidence featured throughout the book, but I still have no idea where this book will end! I cannot wait for the next instalment. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A gripping psychological thriller, with a complex, intricate and well-crafted plot, and well-developed, authentic characters. Purchase here

< Back Bobbie Penn The Song of the Overcomer Song of the Overcomer is a Christian allegorical novel set in a British farmhouse garden, where familiar birds become the cast for a spiritual journey. The story centres on Robin, a young bird whose life is shaped by faith, loss, and the challenge of discerning truth in a world filled with deception. Through Robin’s eyes, readers experience the trials and triumphs of persevering in faith amid suffering and spiritual darkness. The novel’s greatest strength lies in its vivid allegory. Each bird character embodies specific spiritual traits or pitfalls, making the story’s lessons both accessible and memorable. The antagonists—Crow, Magpie, and Sparrowhawk—represent various forms of spiritual deception, challenging Robin and his flock to remain steadfast in their beliefs. The flock’s interactions highlight the importance of humility, service, and sacrificial love within a faith community. Penn’s writing is deeply rooted in biblical truth, with scriptural references woven seamlessly into the narrative. The dual timeline structure, alternating between Robin’s youth and maturity, adds depth and intrigue, allowing readers to witness his transformation over time. The novel resonates through its honest portrayal of grief, perseverance, and hope. Robin’s journey is marked by profound loss and personal failure, yet these trials ultimately lead to spiritual growth and redemption. The story offers both encouragement to believers and a warning about the dangers of complacency and false teaching within the church. Overall, this is a thoughtful, richly allegorical novel that challenges and inspires its readers. Its greatest strengths lie in its theological depth, emotional honesty, and creative use of allegory. Highly recommended for those who appreciate allegorical fiction with spiritual depth and a strong message of hope. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A thoughtful and imaginative exploration of faith, perseverance, and discernment. Purchase here

< Back Karen K. Brees Crosswind The adventures of a female spy during WWII, by author Karen K. Brees It’s June 1940, and MI6 Agent, Katrin Nissen, a Danish-American Professor of Botany, is sent to Nazi Germany to investigate the disappearance of a missing MI6 operative. Dieter Weiss, a German operative working for the Allies, has gone missing along with a top-secret microfilm believed to be in his possession. Dieter was last known to be searching for his estranged sister, Kristine Trautmann, a staunch Nazi Party member and a photographer working with Heinrich Himmler, a leading member of the Party. Using her academic research as a cover story, Katrin attends a horticultural conference at the University of Berlin to deliver a research paper, putting her life and reputation at risk. The conference is organised by Heinrich Himmler, to showcase the Nazis' plans to redesign nature and eliminate undesirable plants, aligned to Hitler’s social policies of eugenics. At the conference, Katrin m eets Weiss’ sister and discovers more about the Nazi’s horrific plans. But as Katrin lear ns of a number of mysterious deaths amongst the university faculty, she soon realises that the Nazi’s aren’t the only ones to fear. Crosswind: The WWII Adventures of MI6 Agent Katrin Nissen, is an excellent and satisfying World War II spy thriller, by author Karen K. Brees. This is a thoroughly enjoyable and gripping novel about a female spy on a secret mission to solve a mystery for MI6. Set in Berlin during the early days of World War II, the book is extensively researched and historically accurate. While a work of fiction, the novel was inspired by the remarkable stories of the many female spies who risked their lives during World War II. Beautifully written by Brees, the narrative slowly builds tension as it shifts between Katrin’s point of view, and other perspectives. With a well-developed and authentic character, and a gripping plot with plenty of twists and turns, this book will appeal to readers of historical fiction, espionage and political thrillers. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An excellent and satisfying World War II spy thriller, about a female agent on a secret mission to solve a mystery for MI6 during World War II. Purchase here

< Back C.J. Hudson Destiny Lives on Fairhaven Street A young boy finds love with the girl next door, by author CJ Hudson Twelve-year-old CJ lives in constant fear of his drunken, abusive father. Life at school is no better, as he is frequently tormented and bullied by other children. When CJ gets into a scrape at school, his father is enraged and beats him with his belt. But when CJ’s mother tries to intervene to protect her son, he beats her close to death, and she ends up in hospital. His father leaves the family home, and his mother later marries another equally unpleasant man, Dick. The family move to a new house on Fairhaven Street, where CJ meets his new neighbor, Danielle. Danielle’s home becomes a sanctuary for CJ, where he can escape his miserable life at home. CJ and Danielle become inseparable, but their parents dismiss their relationship as ‘puppy love.’ As the love between CJ and Danielle grows, CJs mother announces she is seeking full custody of CJ, and the family are moving from Florida to Michigan. CJ is distraught when he has to leave Fairhaven Street, and he promises to wait for Danielle and return back to Florida when he can. CJ soon settles into school in Michigan, and meets new friends, but misses Danielle and dreams of the day when they can be reunited. Eight years later, following his graduation, CJ returns to Florida to try and track down Danielle. Will CJ find Danielle? Will Danielle remember her childhood sweetheart? And will the couple rekindle their relationship? Destiny Lives on Fairhaven Street is a beautifully written, heart-breaking, and poignant memoir by author CJ Hudson. Written for his sons, CJ Hudson tells the story of his troubled life, the abuse he suffered as a child from his father and school bullies, and the depression he experienced throughout his life. But this is also a story about love and hope, how the love he found from the girl next door, and other significant people in his life, including his grandma and his karate teacher, helped him move forward and break the cycle of violence and abuse. There is an unexpected twist towards the end of the book, which brings a whole new and slightly disturbing perspective to the story. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A beautifully written, heart-breaking, and poignant memoir about love and hope. Purchase here

< Back John W. Roberts The Perils of Privilege Book blurb... Step into a story where ambition meets identity, and success comes at a price no résumé can predict. Follow Damon Richardson—Ivy League–educated, confident, and certain he’s risen above race—as he enters a powerhouse advertising firm ready to soar on merit alone. There, his friendship with Josh Ford, whose journey began in the projects, offers grounding and hope. But when Damon lands a coveted assignment, the hidden structures of corporate America surface, forcing choices that blur integrity and ambition. Powerful, timely, and unflinchingly honest, this novel reveals how privilege—seen and unseen—shapes destinies in ways no one expects. Purchase here

< Back Mark Rose Under the Pink Moon Book blurb... Mark Rose is a writer and consultant based in Alpine, Texas. After a career as an elected official and executive in the nonprofit electric utility industry, he turned his focus to public affairs consulting and poetry. Rose holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas and a Master of Liberal Arts in Poetry. Under the Pink Moon is his first published work. Purchase here