Category: 5 paws

Review – Through the Garden Gate by Sharon Rose

  Synopsis A classic story for the modern era, Through the Garden Gate is a beautifully illustrated picture book that takes readers on a journey from the mundane to the magical, exploring the wonders of the garden through a child’s imagination. Miles is bored one summer’s day—until a visit to a neighbor leads to a surprising a […]

Review – Little Miss Petty by Sally Kilpatrick

  Synopsis An empowered PI parlays her talent for petty revenge into lucrative karmic justice in a sharp and funny novel full of surprises by a USA Today bestselling author. When Stella Stark discovers that her boyfriend is cheating, she also discovers that thirty-nine isn’t too old for petty revenge. Can we say…glitter bomb? She’s […]

Review – The Winding Road by John Heldt

  Synopsis Southeast Pennsylvania, November 1777. For Noah and Jake Maclean, the saga gets real. One year after the brothers entered a time portal and traded the computer age for the colonial age, they rush headlong into the American Revolution. Noah, 23, rides off to war. Against the wishes of his fiancée, Abigail Ward, he […]

Review – Finding My Way Back by Renee Curtis

  Synopsis Harlow Phillips had her future mapped out—a prestigious music program in New York City and a promising career as a concert pianist. But in one violent moment, her best friend’s stalker shattered more than just her right hand. He destroyed her dreams, her relationships, and her sense of self. Now, many months and […]

Review & Giveaway – Ziva The Great by Cindy J. Vanous

  ZIVA THE GREAT By Cindy J. Vanous   Children’s Fiction: Ages 6-12 Publication Date: October 21, 2025 32 Pages     Synopsis Ziva the Great is a heartfelt picture book for older children about a Maine Coon cat learning to trust again and a quiet girl named Elsie who understands gentle things. Ziva is […]

Review & Giveaway – The Regression Strain by Kevin Hwang

  The Regression Strain by Kevin Hwang   Medical Thriller Publisher: Normal Range Press Publication Date: May 26, 2025     Synopsis Dr. Peter Palma joins the medical team of the Paradise to treat passengers for minor ailments as the cruise ship sails across the Atlantic. But he soon discovers that something foul is festering […]

Review – Critters and Crimes by Elizabeth Pantley

Synopsis A quaint riverside town holds many secrets … and the only ones who’ve seen it all are the critters. This book club dives (literally!) into the pages of a cozy mystery. The quirky group must solve the mystery to get out of the book. It’s so much fun – you’ll wish you had a […]

Review & Giveaway – Quiet Valor by Larry Nouvel

  QUIET VALOR: EVERYDAY AMERICANS By Larry Nouvel   Genre: Inspirational Nonfiction/ American Social History Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Pages: 241     Synopsis Some acts of courage never make the news, but they keep the world turning. In every community, there are people who keep things moving simply by showing up. Quiet Valor: […]

Review – Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders

  Synopsis In the small, southern town of Everson, goats can run for mayor, the mail is always late, and nothing all that bad ever happens. That is, until thirteen-year-old Tucker finds Miss Geraldine dead at the bottom of her stairs. At first glance, it looks like an accident. But Tucker has always had a […]

Review – Red, Write & Blue by M. Y. Rönneus

  Synopsis She’s a writer of sexy cop romances. He’s a sexy cop. Can they figure out what is fiction and what is real? Scarlett Lewis, successful writer of steamy cop romances, is in a rut. After a rough break-up, she just isn’t feeling the romance anymore. But her publisher isn’t having it; Scarlett is […]