Reviews
Book 3/ Ascend
Vegastarchild584 (Touch the Light Press)
In Book 3: Ascend by Vegastarchild584, Commander Zhang and Lieutenant Simon are on a whirlwind series of galactic misadventures that blend spiritual awakening with comedic romance. Beginning with a hilariously chaotic MPreg simulation, the bonded Sirian officers soon uncover a supposed “mole,” only to discover it is Lucien924, reincarnated to heal karmic wounds with his son from a prior life and current father, Captain Lucien626. Tasked with supporting a mission to Sector 2 Facility, a cosmic rehabilitation center for low-vi...
Coal Dust on Purple Asters
Jeffrey L. Carrier ()
Jeffrey L. Carrier's Coal Dust on Purple Asters is a collection of three interconnected stories set in the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky. In ''Rain on Chinquapin Holler,'' Vergie Hicks endures her husband's infidelity until a devastating flood prompts a sacrifice that might save the children. “A Sprig of Purple Asters” follows May Owens during the Depression, who burns her cabin to escape her criminal brothers. But the outcome delivers the opposite of her expectations, a redemption she never saw coming. “Red Snow in the Kentucky Woods” reveal...
The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil
Alan J. Hesse (Alan J. Hesse)
It was supposed to be an easy, delightful journey to return Penguin to Antarctica, but Captain Polo and her clever sidekick, Penguin, are drawn into perils they never anticipated. Tex Greedyman is a ruthless oil tycoon with devastating plans for the Amazon, and from the rainforest's heart to Rio’s enchanting streets, Captain Polo and Penguin are on a whirlwind adventure packed with action and discovery. They'll scale Sugar Loaf Mountain's cable car, dodge a furious bull at a southern cattle auction, and uncover nature-based climate solutions in...
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The Gift Of Misfortune
Joseph Policape (Joseph Policape)
The Gift of Misfortune by Joseph Policape tells the story of Armand Etienne, a Haitian immigrant, and his sister Deborah, who leaves behind the dictatorship of Duvalier only to face new trials in America. Initially filled with hope, Armand’s life spirals after he marries Monica, a union vehemently opposed by his family and spiritual advisors. The marriage quickly transforms into emotional and physical abuse, infidelity, and manipulation, leading to a protracted divorce battle where Armand faces false accusations of domestic violence and child a...
The Paladin of Rimini
D.J. Paolini ()
D.J. Paolini's The Paladin of Rimini is a compelling multi-generational saga spanning from 1982 to 2017. Angelina Fabrizzi is a woman burdened by severe family abuse and financial ruin. After her mother, Isabella, was forced into marriage and died from cancer, Angelina suffered through an abusive union with Giovanni until her godmother, Valentina, a fierce former carabinieri, finally intervened. In 2017, widowed and in heavy debt, Angelina meets Benjamin LaRocca, an American travel writer, on a train to Rimini. Benjamin becomes her tenant, and...
The Shadow Earl
Stella Riley (Independently published)
In The Shadow Earl by Stella Riley, Christian Selwyn, Earl of Hazelmere, vanishes during his Grand Tour when his jealous cousin, Basil, bribes a guide to sell him into slavery. Captive for three years in Turkey, Christian survives while loyal friends search relentlessly. Returning to London years later, he finds Basil living in his home, spending his money, and courting Christian's betrothed, Sophia Kelsall. The man who left five years ago returns a changed man, and everyone is asking questions about what happened to him and what secrets he car...
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Mommy's Boy: How My Doggie Soulmate's Love Rescued Me
Jennifer Huston Schaeffer (White Dog Books)
Jennifer Huston Schaeffer's memoir, Mommy's Boy, is a unique story of a bond between a woman and her canine son, a story of the transformative decade she spent with Benny, a rescued Westie-Maltese mix who became her “doggie soulmate.” Following heartbreaks and realizing traditional motherhood might not be her future, Jennifer adopts Benny in 2014, finding unconditional love that heals her loneliness. The narrative follows their journey from Chicago to Indianapolis, where Benny helps Jennifer pursue a romance with Brad. Together, they face Benny...
From Tea to Coffee: The Journey of an "Educated Youth"
Cheng Wang (Open Books)
Cheng Wang's memoir, From Tea to Coffee: The Journey of an “Educated Youth,” chronicles a remarkable journey across half a century and two continents. Beginning in Mao-era China, Wang is sent as an “Educated Youth” to a remote Inner Mongolian village for re-education during the Cultural Revolution. Following Mao's death and the reopening of universities, he passes the rigorous GaoKao exam, attends college in Dalian, and works in Beijing's electronics industry. In 1984, seeking broader horizons, he emigrates to the United States with only $200....
The Rabbi's Knight
Michael J Cooper (Koehler Books)
Set in 1290 during the twilight of the Crusades, Michael J Cooper’s The Rabbi's Knight follows Knight Templar Jonathan St. Clair and Rabbi Samuel on a perilous journey from Acre to Jerusalem. St. Clair bears an ancient manuscript containing secrets to the Temple Mount, which Samuel helps decipher through Kabbalistic instruction. However, their pilgrimage is fraught with danger; a rival rabbi, Solomon Petit, conspires with an Emir to assassinate Samuel and convey the secrets of Acre’s defenses to the Mamluks. As the last Christian stronghold bra...
Connective Tissue
Ryan Normandeau (Forbes Books)
Ryan Normandeau’s Connective Tissue is a compelling memoir and business guide detailing his rise from a modest upbringing in New Hampshire to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the high-stakes medical device industry. Normandeau chronicles his journey from an athletic background to working as a medical device representative, described as the “caddie” in the operating room, before founding and selling his own distributorships. Blending personal storytelling with industry insights, the book provides a roadmap for handling this lucrative yet de...