The Realist by Jack Hemphill is a historical fiction novel about a young biracial man yearning to be an artist during the Great Depression. Leon Hawkins grew up in an orphanage with the comfort of a slightly older sister, Edith. From the time he could...

Legend of the White Lion is a work of fiction penned by author Kathy Coons, and it fits well into the modern folk tale and mythology style of novel writing. The story is suited to the general reading audience, and it begins with the central...

As shy Ryan Collins begins a new career as a teacher, he is anxious about making a good first impression in order to be comfortable in his workplace. Another good reason to connect with his coworkers is the beautiful colleague that catches his eye, about...

Old Water by John Hansen is a great crime story with a setting in Southwest Idaho in 1967: a tale that explores the lives and family dynamics in a community of ranchers. In this community, the early settlers have “Old Water” rights, and one such...

The Shadows of Sawtooth Ridge by Bernie McAuley is a compelling family drama that immerses you from the first pages. The plot centers around the main character, Larry, a Vietnam War POW coming home to the family ranch in Montana. But things never stay the...

Honor Bound Book 2 by Athena Ryals is the second book in a series and a wonderful read with strong LGBTQ themes and fascinating characters. The story follows Isaac, a character whose family has endured a lot of pain from the brutal Stormbeck syndicate. With...

Five Times Lucky by P. David Temple is the literary version of a rom-com, with a definite philosophical bent. BunnyLee Welles has just returned to Los Angeles for her best friend’s wedding after four years teaching in Thailand and exploring Asia, looking for enlightenment. She...

The Fabian Waltz: A Novel Based on The Life of George Bernard Shaw by Kris Hall brings back one of the most legendary playwrights to ever be born. Giving his life a gentle twist, the author takes readers through the life of Shaw as he...

For a debut novel, So Happy Together by Deborah K. Shepherd is a mesmerizing tale with memorable characters and a gripping plot, a tale with an immense appeal to fans of strong and multilayered female protagonists. Caro Tanner’s marriage lost its spark in 1987. The...

Violating the Calm is an action-packed drama novel written by R. W. Saunders. Kyle Chalmers, a fifteen-year-old, creates a BMX biking track on his neighborhood's hillside, naively naming it Kyle's Killer Kourse (KKK). The name understandably catches the attention of a black citizen named Lorenzo...