< Back K. S. Lynn A Thousand More - A gripping love story of separated twins, hidden secrets, and second chances. Book blurb... Deceit separated them. Fate had another plan. When identical twins are born early, one faces complications requiring life-saving surgery. Months later, a heart-wrenching decision separates the infant girls, forcing them to grow up worlds apart, unaware that the other exists. For thirty years, Michelle Carrington and Shelby Jones build separate lives, overcome loss, fall in love, and raise families. But when both marriages reach breaking points, fate intervenes. A chance encounter sets off a chain of events that will shatter their worlds forever. While one family navigates life with amnesia and discovers a love stronger and deeper than before, the other searches desperately to find answers. As memories resurface and hidden secrets unravel, one sister will learn the truth about her identity, only to face an impossible choice. A romantic drama perfect for fans of Danielle Steel, Nicholas Sparks, and Diane Chamberlain, A Thousand More explores the unbreakable bonds of family, the devastating ripple effects of long-held secrets, and the resilience of the human heart. Purchase here

< Back Raejean Kanter Who Held the Door Open?: Mentoring Through Life's Challenges Author, Raejean Kanter, discusses the positive impact of mentoring. Raejean Kanter has mentored over fifty people in her lifetime. She shares her own personal experience of going through a troubling time. She explains how she hit rock bottom, and the only thing that kept her going, was to focus on the positive things that happened to her that day. As a mentor, she questioned how she could mentor others when her own life was falling apart. She recalls that she became involved in mentoring as a result of people that mentored her, and ‘held the door open’, believing in her, encouraging her. One of those mentors was her father, and another, the owner of a weight loss business who gave her a job following breast cancer. Kanter presents the true stories of three women she mentored. Each story is written by the mentee in her own words. The first story is from Stacey Kent. Stacey met Raejean whilst at university, at a time when she was having lots of fun, but her grades were slipping. Raejean helped Stacy define her aims and establish some life goals. Stacey remains friends with RaeJean to this day. The second story is from Rhonda Ronsman who describes Raejean as a mentor and number one friend. RaeJean supported Rhonda through one of her most difficult times, including following a period of heavy drinking. In the third story, Vân Thanh Nguyễn, a student from Vietnam discusses her relationship with Raejean and other mentors during her studies in the United States. Raejean even visited her home in Vietnam when she struggled to adapt to life back home. In the final story, Theresa Nemetz, describes how Raejean became her first professional mentor, and she uses her experience of working with many mentors to encourage readers to take action and challenge themselves. Raejean shares four beautiful stories of four incredible women. In each story, each woman shares their personal life journey, and how mentors supported them through challenges and helped them to achieve their goals. They describe their friendship with Raejean and other mentors, and how they made a positive difference to their lives. Each story is unique, powerful, and inspiring. The book demonstrates that we all need a friend and mentor, and we are all capable of opening the door to others. As Theresa Nemetz says, ‘I wish everyone could have a Raejean in their life’. I do too! Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An inspirational woman shares four beautiful stories of women she has mentored. Each story is unique, powerful and inspiring. Purchase here

< Back Pamela Rose Gardner Scee Snow Angel Christmas Book blurb... It's almost Christmas, and Pam and her friends are back in this sequel to Daisy Days of Spring. Pam and Mary are still best friends, but now that Pam is in sixth grade, will their age difference affect their relationship? Pam's cousin Jill is moving away. Dreading the move, will the cousins remain close? Doesn't Pam's secret admirer realize that she needs to focus on the school Christmas play, the church Nativity pageant, the skating competition, and Christmas itself? With so much going on, Pam still takes the time to appreciate the beauty an early snowfall brings to Brownville. Many adventures occur at the ice-skating rink, dog sledding with her Siberian husky, reminiscing in her neighbor's snow igloo, sledding with her little brother, and making snow angels with Mary. Surprises await on every turn of the page, as all things Christmassy bring back cozy memories sprinkled with the love of family and friends. An added dash of 1960s nostalgia makes this a book to be enjoyed by all. Purchase here

< Back Jerry Blaze Farm Girl Book blurb... Sixteen-year-old Rowan Quinn hates her life. Living on a farm in North Oklahoma is one pain, reeling from her parents divorce is another, and suffering bullying by the conservative town for being a punk-rock loving trans girl is the final pain. Rowan hopes to get the hell out of town as soon as she graduates and take the chance to pursue her dream of being a musician. However, after returning home from sneaking off to a concert, Rowan is shocked to discover three escaped inmates aggressively torturing her family. With a dead phone and no way to get help, Rowan decides to use her expertise of equipment to save her family from the sadistic trio and show why they should never f*ck with... FARM GIRL Purchase here

< Back Margaret Somerville When Prayer Doesn't Work: Reimagining Our Understanding and Expectations of Prayer Book blurb... What if prayer is not about having the right words, but about noticing the sacred in the everyday? With wisdom drawn from her Celtic Christian roots, lifelong pilgrimage to the Isle of Iona, and deep engagement with Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Jewish traditions, the author reimagines prayer as presence in the ordinary. Purchase here

< Back Bill Matthews The Unseen Guardians: 44 Stories from Behind-The-Scenes Professions Book blurb... Jan Pinner Matthews, married to a detective, sought to deepen her understanding of law enforcement and victim advocacy. Her curiosity inspired her husband, Bill Matthews, and co-author, to collect stories from friends across the nation, sharing some of what their jobs entail as they dedicate themselves to ensuring public safety. The Unseen Guardians is a collection of tales ranging from district attorneys to judges, an Air Force One crew chief, U.S. marshals, police officers, ATF agents, detectives, and beyond. They offer a rare glimpse into the daily lives and challenges faced by those on the front lines. The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, as well as a tribute to those who dedicate their lives to serving and protecting others. Within these pages lie stories that will both shock and inspire you, written by professionals from various fields, united by a common goal: helping victims find justice, healing, protection, and hope. 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 Donna Lin Pratt Bittermarsh Book blurb... Slip into Bittermarsh, a brooding Southern Gothic mystery of a ruined estate, a vanished wife, and the dangerous architecture of desire. Purchase here

< Back Kelly Cheek Gazing Into the Abyss Spirit medium, Suzy Quinn, returns in the fourth book in the SpiritSense series. Suzy Quinn and Fin MacKinley decide to move in together, after three years dating. It’s been a tough few years for Suzy, after losing both her husband, Mark, and daughter, Emma, in a tragic boating accident several years previously. Suzy is a spirit medium and able to connect with the spirit world. She found notoriety in the media and was dubbed a ‘ghost whisperer’ for her ability to talk to ghosts. But despite her unique ability, she has not been able to connect with either her own husband or her daughter. The couple settle into their new living arrangements and Fin proposes to Suzy. As they look forward to spending the rest of their lives together, Suzy is contacted by the mother of an old friend, Joan Rossi. Joan explains that her daughter, Michelle, recently passed away and has been haunting her ever since. Michelle has asked her mother to call Suzy Quin, the ghost whisperer. Suzy agrees to help Joan, and within a few minutes of entering her home, she connects with Michelle’s spirit. Through her spiritual connection with Michelle, Suzy is able to see her flashbacks, and her memories of other dead people. She soon discovers that Michelle dated her husband Mark, long before Suzy had met him. Through Michelle, Suzy is able to feel, converse and experience the man she deeply loved. As Suzy continues to support Joan, in order to experience her dead husband, she questions whether marrying Fin is the right thing to do. Suzy witnesses Michelle’s flashbacks to her troubled life with her mother, her turbulent relationship with Mark, her addictions to alcohol, drugs and sex, and her devastating illness. During the final weeks of Michelle’s life, Suzy learns that her unfinished business is actually with her, and finally discovers the real truth about her death. Gazing Into the Abyss is a supernatural thriller, by author Kelly Cheek and the fourth book in the SpiritSense series. This is a gripping, page-turning thriller, about a woman who has a unique ability to connect with the spirit world. When the mother of an old friend contacts her, she gets to reconnect with the man she once deeply loved. The scenes where she observes her husband in his previous relationship are both heart-breaking and heart-warming. The characters are well developed, and the plot is well-crafted. Full of intrigue, mystery and suspense, this book was hard to put down. I had not read any of the previous books in the series, and could easily follow and enjoy the story. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A gripping, page-turning supernatural thriller, full of intrigue, mystery and suspense. Purchase here

< Back Tony Jeton Selimi A Path to Excellence A self-help book by author, entrepreneur, coach and motivational speaker, Tony Jeton Selimi. Selimi shares his formulae of success to help readers feel more confident, empowered, and accomplished while working on their aspirations, goals, and dreams. The book is based on Selimi’s personal, professional, business, and client breakthrough experiences and thirty years of research, lessons, study, and transformations. Based on decades of teachings, Selimi developed an easy-to-follow method, a simple eight-step process, and scientifically proven principles to guide people onto the path of excellence in their chosen areas of life. The principles are - Principle 1 : To break free from ambiguity, clarify what you want, why you want it, and when you want it. Principle 2 : Awakening your astronomical vision requires committing to something bigger than yourself. Principle 3: To build your resilience, it is wise to immediately confront any issues that arise and respond mindfully and objectively. Principle 4: Making mistakes is human; correcting them awakens your excellence. Principle 5: For better, more efficient, and more effective results, seek expert advice . Principle 6: To grow on the inside and expand on the outside, collaborate. Principle 7: To unleash the power of gratitude, graciously give and accept compliments. Principle 8: Continuously celebrating small wins can change your physiology, strengthen your psychology, and maximize your potential. Alongside each principle, Selimi offers a number of tips and tricks, practical advice, and exercises to help readers practice these principles. Selimi encourages readers to practice these eight key principles daily and willingly, to see positive changes in personal, professional, and business life. A Path to Excellence by Tony Jeton Selimi is an enlightening and transformative self-help book, which aims to help readers achieve their own goals and success in life. With an easy to follow, eight step method, this book offers practical solutions to help readers make positive changes in their personal, professional, or business life. This is an authentic and credible book as Selimi shares his own journey and the significant challenges he experienced throughout his life. Selimi’s journey is inspiring, his teachings are simple yet profound. The book will appeal to any reader interested in personal development. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An enlightening and transformative self-help book, which will help readers gain a deeper understanding of themselves through a simple eight step process. Purchase here

< Back Orlando Da Silva Thank God I Failed: A Lawyer's Suicide Attempt and the Case Against Trying Book blurb... Orlando Da Silva was, by every external measure, a success story: trial lawyer, Senior Crown Counsel, future President of the Ontario Bar Association. But behind the polished résumé, he had silently been fighting depression since childhood. In 2008, that silence nearly killed him. “Thank God I Failed” traces the arc of a life shaped by depression’s persistent lies ,and the people, moments, and stubborn acts of defiance that exposed them. Along the way, Da Silva confronts Canada’s debate over medical assistance in dying for mental illness, arguing from hard-won experience that what saved his life was not the right to die, but the refusal of others to let his worst moments define his future. This is a field manual for staying alive, by revealing our minds to be unreliable narrators of our own worth. Purchase here

< Back Christopher Schildt An American Christmas Carol Christopher Schildt retells the Christmas classic by Charles Dickens. Set in Boston in 1843, the book opens in a small coastal fishing town, where Edward Marley meets his fate when he slips off the dock and drowns in the murky waters. Henry Rutherford, Marley’s so-called friend and business partner, is the only mourner at Marley’s funeral. Seven years after Marley’s death, Rutherford lives alone in an old mansion. His only living relative is his young niece, Julia. It’s Christmas Eve and Rutherford refuses to donate to the poor and declines an invitation to join his niece for dinner. He reluctantly agrees to allow his hardworking and underpaid clerk, William Cratchit, one day off on Christmas Day. That night, Rutherford is visited by a phantom of his late business partner, Marley. Marley explains to Rutherford that three ghostly spirits will haunt him, to help him escape the same bleak path that he travelled. Rutherford is first visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, where Rutherford is forced to look back on his lonely childhood, and the love he lost. The Ghost of Christmas Present takes Rutherford to the cobbled streets where he witnesses great acts of kindness in the poorest districts of Boston. He goes to the home of his clerk, Cratchit, and learns that his son, Tiny Tim, is severely ill. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come takes Rutherford to the future, where he learns what could be of his own fate, and discovers that there is still time for him to change. An American Christmas Carol by Christopher Schildt is a heart-warming tale, based on the much-loved Christmas classic by Charles Dickens. Schildt perfectly captures the essence of Dickens, while adding his own unique flair . Much like the original Scrooge character, Rutherford is known for his greed and distain for the less fortunate. The cobblestone streets of Boston replace the smoggy London backdrop, but the book has the same feeling, warmth and memorable moments as the original. Though the plot is familiar, the setting and unique touches, make the story feel fresh and exciting. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : Schildt transports the reader to the cobbled streets of 1840’s Boston, in this interesting and heart-warming retelling of a much-loved Christmas classic. Purchase here