Charlotte Stuart | Suspense & Thrillers

Forget or Forgive? Never! by Charlotte Stuart is a dark and intense story about Callista, a woman with mismatched features who has endured a lifetime of bullying, rejection, and emotional pain. The story follows her journey from feeling powerless and invisible to plotting calculated acts of revenge against those who wronged her, including her boss, Dane Weaver, and colleagues who dismissed her contributions. As her desire for retaliation grows, she carefully plans and executes minor acts of sabotage and harassment while struggling with her morality and the blurred line between justice and obsession. The story culminates with her taking drastic measures to settle old scores, raising questions...

Stephen Twartz | Fiction - Historical - Event/Era

The Severed Cord by Stephen Twartz is a sweeping, multi-generational saga that traces the tangled lives of Jimmy, a resilient Australian soldier, and his descendants across continents and conflicts. Set against the backdrop of war-torn Palestine, rural Australia, and modern-day Israel, the novel explores the lingering trauma of history and the quest for identity and belonging. The narrative moves fluidly through time, revealing how trauma, love, and betrayal create an invisible but powerful cord between past and present. As Jimmy struggles with external enemies and inner demons, his descendant Harry embarks on a parallel journey decades later, seeking answers buried in family secrets and anc...

Zoe Disigny | Fiction - Womens

Zoe Disigny's The Art of Traveling Strangers explores personal transformation against the backdrop of art and travel. Claire Markham embarks on a transformative journey to Europe as an art guide, hoping to escape the emotional toll of her recent divorce and strained relationship with her daughter, Amber. The novel reveals Claire's internal struggles and features vibrant characters, particularly her employer, Viv Chancey, whose exuberance and impulsive nature challenge Claire's sense of control. The novel begins with an evocative scene aboard Claire’s flight to Europe, where she reflects on her life through the lens of art. Disigny skillfully illustrates how art can symbolize personal experie...

Clint Arthur | Military-Thriller-Adventure

In More, More, More by Clint Arthur, power, espionage, and passion collide against the chaos of one of history’s most dangerous financial weapons: inflation. Meet Jack Powers, a street-smart kid from Alphabet City who rises to the heights of Wharton and Wall Street—only to be pulled into a covert Cold War mission that could topple nations. The story traces his life from childhood, spent squatting in Alphabet City, through his formative years in the city’s rough neighborhoods, to his never-ending quest for the American Dream—aiming for admission into Wharton Business School, excelling in wrestling, and navigating complex relationships between love and ambition. Now, as a Naval Intelligence of...

Edmond A. Bruneau | Poetry - General

Soul of the Song is a poetic journey that skillfully melds genres from country music to rock and folk, while exploring universal themes of love, identity, nostalgia, and social consciousness. Edmond A. Bruneau’s collection reads like an album liner note meets literary anthology, offering both introspection and entertainment. Stylistically, Bruneau excels in the use of metaphor, allusion, and musicality. In How Did I Find You? he uses cosmic imagery— “It’s astronomical. Beam me up”—to convey romantic euphoria, blending science fiction with intense emotion. His use of intertextuality shines in Joni, where references to Joni Mitchell’s music evoke a sense of generational longing and artistic ad...

Sera Maddox Drake | Literary Fiction

Ancilla: Master, Teach Me by Sera Maddox Drake is a bold, captivating work written for mature readers. The story follows an unnamed heroine, who seems to have everything set for her life — a scholarship, wealth, and a girlfriend. But everything changes when her conservative parents discover that she is queer and force her to make a difficult choice, which leads to the end of her academic dreams. Three years later, she meets a public reference librarian in a bookstore, and something magical happens to them in the name of love. She defies the rejection she has suffered, the religious repression, and her family’s conservative views and indulges in a journey of self-discovery that plunges her in...

Kirsten Pursell | Romance

In The Scarlet D by Kirsten Pursell, Scarlet embarks on a daring journey of self-reinvention after a thirty-year marriage crumbles. Seeking solace on Sullivan's Island, she joins a divorced women's book club, hoping to connect with like-minded souls. Amidst the stunning backdrop of South Carolina, her dormant desires come to life when she encounters the charming Ben, a younger man who challenges her boundaries. However, the confident Beau, a maturer suitor and a man more suited for her age, offers a glimpse of true connection. As past wounds resurface with the arrival of an old flame, Scarlet must navigate love, judgment, and the possibility of a second chance. The novel opens with Scarlet's...

Robert Reisler | Children-Educational

Thoughtfully written and exciting, The Story of Atom is a children’s book that follows the adventures of Adam, a curious Carbon Atom, from the dawn of the universe to the present day. Spanning 14 billion years of cosmic history, this beautifully crafted full-color picture book immerses young readers in the wonders of science—Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology—through Adam’s eyes. Filled with hidden Easter Eggs and a special secret to discover, the story sparks curiosity and imagination, encouraging children of all backgrounds to explore the universe within and around them. With an exciting surprise at the end and inclusive illustrations for diverse skin tones, The Story of Atom promi...

Jim Carlough | Business and Investing

Jim Carlough's The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success is a groundbreaking work that offers a comprehensive framework for developing impactful leadership skills. The six pillars—integrity, focus, compassion, stability, empathy, and humor—are presented as a holistic approach to leadership that emphasizes character, strategic clarity, emotional intelligence, resilience, and relational skills. These core qualities form the foundation for inspiring trust, fostering a positive culture, and guiding teams through challenges to achieve sustainable success. The book offers numerous insights and lessons on leadership, and readers will appreciate the concise writing style. The aut...

Colin Searle | Fiction - Science Fiction

Gripping and exhilarating, The Call of Abaddon by Colin Searle plunges you into a fractured Earth on the brink of annihilation. The world is engulfed in relentless wars and technological chaos. Jason is among the millions struggling for survival until an alien obelisk, the Abaddon Beacon, reaches into his mind from afar, and his dormant psychic powers spiral out of control. With the alien technology infecting society and a ruthless emperor seeking the Beacon’s destructive power across the Solar System, Jason and his allies race to find and destroy the alien artifact before it consumes him—and destroys mankind. Sealed within a secret lab for over a century, Abaddon’s viral energies secretly i...

Laurel Colless | Children - Adventure

Knights Unite is the fourth book in the Peter Blue Series by Laurel Colless, and it follows Riva du Lac, who is determined to uphold her promise to avoid detentions at Spiral Hall. But a sea cleanup reveals Shem, a mythical fish boy, and a surprise honor from the Spiral Knights forces her to choose between rules and friendship. Meanwhile, Peter Blue has a vision of a water-dwelling monster. Can their unlikely alliance save the knights—and the world? Laurel Colless captures the delicate balance of environmental activism and adolescent adventure through the eyes of Riva, the determined twelve-year-old protagonist. The character development is both nuanced and engaging, particularly in Riva’s j...

Colin Dodds | Fiction - Literary

The Reign of the Anti-Santas by Colin Dodds is a unique and audacious Christmas tale that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through a world where the holiday spirit collides head-on with corporate greed, scandal, and societal change. The story is narrated by Elvin, an elf with a front-row seat to the evolution and devolution of Christmas. Elvin's journey begins when he unwittingly accompanies Santa Claus on a Christmas Eve trip, setting the stage for a decades-long adventure filled with intrigue and danger. Dodds creates a narrative that includes Santa's secret affairs, the PR scandal that catapults Rudolph to fame, and the encroachment of humanity on the North Pole. What makes this book...