Bound By Vines, by G.R. McWhorter, is the absorbing, compelling story of two sisters, Rose and Lea, who lead different lives and have different characters, but a tragedy connects them again as they try to prevent the family wine business from going into bankruptcy. Lea...

The Boy Who Ate Dirt by Michael Ringering is a short story about reflection and forgiveness. Jack Rose was known for his baseball skills from a young age, but that was not always a fulfilling experience for him. Some people were jealous, others slandered him,...

From closed schools, canceled work deals, spikes in depression and suicides, crumbling economies, and broken family ties and relationships, the devastation caused by COVID-19 attacked societies around the world at their core. Stories Written Along COVID Walls, an anthology by Melissa R. Mendelson, offers a...

Postponement by Diane M Dresback is a women’s story that would appeal most to a mixed audience of mature young adults and adults who enjoy stories based on ethical dilemmas. What if a parent who was not ready to be a parent could have their...

In Lena Gibson’s book, The Wish, Elizabeth works in a museum and is introverted, choosing to speak to her cat and communicate with everyone through texts and hand/body motions. Before his death, her husband had been abusive, and since his death, Elizabeth has carried guilt,...

I Used to be Fun by Melanie Summers is a stunning novel about building the courage to live life on your terms. Forty-six-year-old Jessica Halloway has a healthy family, a lovely home, a part-time job, financial security, and good friends. Yet she feels miserable and...

The Rogue Scorpion by Lynda Faye Schmidt is a coming-of-age novel that revolves around a young artist named Isabella who sets out on a journey to pursue her dreams, despite societal pressure. She travels to Thailand and immerses herself in the culture, takes on various...

Does Love Always Win? is a young adult LGBTQ romance by Diane Billas. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Bryan, high school senior Sam Daniels (Shorty) begins a new relationship with her longtime crush, Zack. However, try as she might, Shorty just doesn't feel as...

Embracing Amelia is a historical fiction romance by Elaine Violette. A competent horse rider since childhood, Amelia Pierce dreamed of competing in equestrian tournaments like her brother, Roderick. However, as the daughter of the Earl of Weatherly, Amelia was resigned to a life of waiting...

Shoot the Horses First by Leah Angstman is a well-written and engaging collection of short stories. The stories vary in length and the subjects covered, but each is filled with rich imagination, and it was wonderful to read about characters so vividly portrayed, emotionally, mentally,...