Category: excerpt

Excerpt – New Harmony by Leon E. Pettiway

  Synopsis In the small Southern town of New Harmony, history is not something distant or abstract. It lives in front porches, church pews, family kitchens, and in the quiet lessons passed from mother to child. Margaret grows up learning the unspoken rules of the Jim Crow South, carrying both the weight of those boundaries and the […]

Guest Post & Excerpt – A New Dawn by Trina Spillman

    Synopsis A catastrophic explosion at a New Orleans convention hall critically injures presidential nominee James Sinclair and ignites a national crisis. Attorney Ian McCullough soon uncovers evidence tying the attack to Vice President Jay Buckley, who has orchestrated a false-flag EMP event to mimic a Chinese assault and destabilize the country for his […]

Excerpt & Giveaway – Death at the Dock by Carmen Radtke

    Death at the Dock: An Alyssa Chalmers Historical Mystery Historical Cozy Mystery 3rd in Series Setting – Portland, Oregon, in 1862 Independently Published Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 191 pages Synopsis A sharp tongue. An even sharper mind. A Victorian sleuth criminals overlook at their […]

Excerpt – The Sooner I Go by Heather Cumisky

  Synopsis Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Paige Toon, this suspenseful new adult romance follows an eighteen-year-old woman reeling from loss as she’s drawn into an unexpected attraction—one that might expose the secrets she’s tried to bury. Seven months after her boyfriend and parents die tragically on the same night, eighteen-year-old Brynn—once an […]

Excerpt – Some Love Lasts and Getting to Yes by Tim Hunniecutt

    First love and romantic self-discovery intersect in Some Love Lasts and Getting to Yes by Tim Hunniecutt. Together, the stories reflect on how early experiences with courage and vulnerability leave enduring impressions. Some Love Lasts Fourteen-year-old Madi anticipates quiet days at her grandparents’ condo. Instead, she becomes captivated by Matthew, the older neighbor […]

Guest Post & Review – Harriet Hates Lemonade by Kim McCollum

  Synopsis Meet Harriet. But don’t be surprised if she isn’t interested in meeting you. Harriet has life all figured out, and she doesn’t hesitate to inform others of their shortcomings. Though her attempts to become president of the homeowners association failed, that doesn’t stop her from berating “off-leash-dog-man” or from reporting the neighbor who […]

Excerpt – How Simi Got Her Groom Back by Sonali Dev

  Synopsis Two sisters face the real consequences of a fake marriage scheme in an emotional yet hilarious novel about immigration, healing, and family from USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev. Two sisters. One fake marriage. Zero chance of keeping the truth hidden. The Naik sisters escaped their traumatic past in Mumbai to come to the States, […]

Excerpt – Ikona by M.D. Dixon

    A narrative that spans from contemporary urban centers to a stark, post-apocalyptic future unfolds in IKONA by M.D. Dixon. The story is anchored by a mysterious healing icon that influences the lives of four strangers, leading them toward a shared destination across fractured timelines. It examines the profound impact of individual decisions on […]

Excerpt – Last Bite by Amy S. Peele

  Synopsis A mouth-watering home run of a beach read, this lighthearted romantic comedy featuring a newly widowed fortysomething takes the reader on a joyful romp through-out some of Chicago’s finest eateries—with a dash of Cubs baseball on the side. In the heart of Chicago, forty-five-year-old Angie Sortino finds herself at a crossroads. Recently widowed, […]

Guest Post & Giveaway – Just Desserts & Murder by Lucinda Race

    Just Desserts and Murder: A Temperance Matthews Cozy Mystery (Little Bakery Cozy Mystery Series) Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting – New England Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 378 pages Synopsis In Oak Hollow, every recipe comes with a […]