Category: Spotlight

New Release – Queerceañera by Alex Crespo

  Synopsis Joaquin Zoido is out and proud of it. And while he knew his dad and sister, Carmen, would be super supportive, he wasn’t quite ready for them to surprise him with a “queerceñera,” a coming out party to celebrate him. Between all the talks of tastings, venues, and the chirping of his family’s […]

Excerpt – Anvil of God by J. Boyce Gleason

  Synopsis It is 741. Only one thing stands between Charles Martel and the throne – he’s dying. He cobbles together a plan to divide the kingdom among his three sons, betroth his daughter to a Lombard prince, and keep the Church unified behind them through his friend Bishop Boniface. Despite his best efforts, the […]

Excerpt – Chase Trilogy by Thomas Dellenbusch

    Synopsis   “Chase”, the famous detective agency in Hamburg, is faced with three extremely tricky cases. Solving the intricate mysteries is one thing, the dangers involved are another. Chief investigator Rique Allmers and his team are always up against powerful and unscrupulous opponents. In “The Hunt for the Mute Poetess”, they set out […]

Romance Spotlight – Love on the Edge of Time by Julie A. Richman

    Synopsis   He likes whiskey and wild women She likes Ben & Jerry’s He’s about to get kicked out of his own band She ate her way off the Miss America pageant circuit What could these two possibly have in common? A psychiatrist A lot of unresolved issues A whole bunch of shared […]

Book Blitz & #Giveaway – Frowns and Gowns by Amanda Thrasher

      FROWNS AND GOWNS   The Mischief Series, Book 5   By Amanda M. Thrasher     Children’s Chapter Book / Fantasy / Fairies Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press Page Count: 236 Publication Date: September 12, 2023   Scroll down for Giveaway!           Embark on a Magical Adventure with […]

Fantasy Spotlight – The Twelfth Scepter by Ephie & Celia Risho

    Synopsis   In a race against time, the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a group of young elementalists. With the malevolent White Queen on the verge of obtaining unimaginable power, these brave heroes must band together to thwart her evil plan. But as they face impossible challenges and formidable […]

Fantasy Spotlight – Secret of the Kraken by Ephie & Celia Risho

    Synopsis   A Lost Scepter. An Ancient Map. And the Kraken. It’s simple, they were told. Just go get the legendary Green Scepter from the Kraken to be able to take on the evil wizards and their vicious goblin armies. It’s a task, by the way, no one has succeeded in for the […]

Review – I Am I Can I Will by Dr. Cynthia Jacobs Carter and Ruth Chamblee

    Synopsis   Bold statements, compelling quotes, and thoughtful prompts lead young Black girls on a journey of ancestral wisdom and self-discovery in this beautifully illustrated guided journal. I AM a voice for my people.  I CAN create my own opportunities.  I WILL live with hope. These and other powerful mantras will enlighten, engage, […]

Romance Spotlight – Karma Under Fire by Love Hudson-Maggio

    Synopsis   Two societies collide: the trendy, upscale, ultra-hip universe of Atlanta and the alluring, bound-by-tradition world of old India! Pressured by her challenging mother, Harlow Kennedy, an aspiring jewelry maker, agrees to marry politically ambitious pretty-boy Addison Whitmore. The match will elevate Harlow’s non-existent social standing and guarantee financial security for life. […]

Mystery Spotlight & Giveaway – Shade Grown by Heather Day Gilbert

        Shade Grown (Barks & Beans Cafe Cozy Mystery) Cozy Mystery 8th in Series Setting – West Virginia WoodHaven Press (December 11, 2023) Paperback ‏ : ‎ 190 pages   Synopsis   BOOK EIGHT in the Award-winning BARKS & BEANS CAFE cozy mystery series!! Welcome to the Barks & Beans Cafe, a […]