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Review – The Patriots by John A. Heldt

  Synopsis From the author of the critically acclaimed Second Chance series comes the first book in the Stone Shed saga. When Noah Maclean, 22, races home from Europe, he finds a dying grandfather, a hidden letter, and a family secret that dates to the 1740s. He learns he is the keeper of a stone […]

Holiday Book Excerpt – Jingles by D.F. Jones

    Synopsis Jingles by USA Today bestselling author D.F. Jones is a heartwarming tale set in the picturesque town of HollyHaven, where Christmas magic is more real than anyone could imagine. At the heart of this magic is Jingles, a beloved Christmas shop that has always been the town’s festive centerpiece. But this year, […]

New Release & Excerpt – Tangles by Kay Smith-Blum

  Synopsis “In a well-crafted debut, Smith-Blum provides the reader a ringside seat to the birth of the nuclear age…a beautifully written, important story…Tangles packs a punch and hits close to home.” -Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Tracy Crosswhite Series Oppenheimer was just the beginning. When a harpooned whale offers proof […]

New Release – My UnderSlumberBumbleBeast by Zoje Stage

  Synopsis Nine-year-old Pru has many hobbies: inventing things, collecting stuff, and learning new and interesting words. But her newest passion is discovering the source of the weird sounds she hears at night-coming from beneath her bed. Ever since she was very little, Pru suspected there might be a special kind of creature making a […]

Review – Death by Jellybeans by Susie Black

  Synopsis  “Brings a whole new meaning to the rabbit died.” Mermaid Swimwear President Holly Schlivnik discovers the Bainbridge Department Store Easter Bunny slumped over dead, and obnoxious swimwear buyer Sue Ellen Magee is arrested for the crime. Despite her differences with the nasty buyer, Holly is convinced the Queen of Mean didn’t do it. […]

Review – The Broken Heart Playlist by Lara Martin

  Synopsis Perfect for fans of Katherine Center, The Broken Heart Playlist is a single-parent, slow-burn, emotional romance. Kate Miller is an extraordinary food stylist. She employs a whole host of tricks to make food look deliciously perfect, from painting grill lines on a steak to using mashed potatoes for an ice cream shoot. But […]

Excerpt – Sour Apples by Paul Jantzen

  Synopsis Imagine, if you will, an eleven-year-old boy with an imagination so powerful that he uses it like others would use a compass. Our hero, Jimmy Hamilton, loses his fort on three separate occasions all in the span of one summer. He must battle both his wits and unwanted squatters. He comes to discover […]

Review – The Stargazer by Jim Bates

  Synopsis In this collection of stories, Jim shares with the reader the lives of ordinary people who each have a unique story to tell. Mitch’s life is enhanced immeasurably when he meets fellow stargazer Loren and his daughter. Doug and Evie form an unlikely friendship while riding the bus to work. Dan and Tim […]

Excerpt – Mistletoe Season by Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller, and Pepper Basham

    Synopsis This Christmas, three couples find themselves under the mistletoe . . . whether they want to be there or not. Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila Roberts—Mistletoe is Hailey Fairchild’s kryptonite. Every time she’s kissed someone under the mistletoe it’s led to love disaster. Not a good thing for a romance writer! […]

Guest Post & Excerpt – AJ and the Incredible Fish by Paolo Mazzucato

    Synopsis Could a fish hold the key to belief? AJ and the Incredible Fish by Paolo Mazzucato is a captivating fantasy adventure that’s perfect for tweens aged 9-14, especially boys who love a blend of excitement and deeper meaning. This story takes young readers on an unforgettable journey that blends the wonders of […]