April's Heart by Shilah Ferr Autumn 1977. Thirteen year old cheerleader April Schweiter falls hard for Mitch Hudgins, putting an end to childhood and changing her life forever. April embarks on a coming of age journey full of angst and unanswered questions. And her dysfunctional family is only one of the problems in her way. Classmate and wrestler Mitch Hudgins can’t get enough of April either. She stirs in him surprising passion that is new, unfamiliar and needs to be explored. But they … [Read more...] about April’s Heart by Shilah Ferr
Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster
Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster Once a hotshot attorney, Josie Bates swore off the legal limelight until her college roommate came calling. Her daughter, sixteen year-old Hannah Sheraton, is accused of murdering a judge and no one in the legal community will represent her. Josie, abandoned by her own mother as a teenager, can't turn her back. Josie's best hope is to get the girl sentenced to a a juvenile facility but when the D.A. decides to try her as an adult, Josie knows conviction … [Read more...] about Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster
Geno and Vinnie Come to America (Freedom) by FLIP Roberts
Geno and Vinnie Come to America (Freedom) by FLIP Roberts Geno and Vinnie were born on the banks of the Urubamba River between Cusco and Machu Picchu, Peru. This area is known as the Sacred Valley. Geno and Vinnie came to be from different parents, but they became inseparable after birth. They made a promise to travel together to the shores of the U.S. of A. Little did they know that their mothers had made a deal with the owner of the Alejandro Alpaca Ranch to send their children to the land … [Read more...] about Geno and Vinnie Come to America (Freedom) by FLIP Roberts
Tales from the Trail: Stories from the Oldest Hiker Hostel on the Appalachian Trail by Sherry Blackman
Tales from the Trail: Stories from the Oldest Hiker Hostel on the Appalachian Trail by Sherry Blackman During the 2020 pandemic, one thing held true: Scores of people headed out for a day hike on the Appalachian Trail (AT) as if being in the woods, immersed in beauty and mystery, immunized them against an unseen enemy. The Appalachian Trail (AT) became a hospital for souls locked up in quarantine, needing to breathe, stretch, and be nourished by the earth beneath their feet. For decades, the … [Read more...] about Tales from the Trail: Stories from the Oldest Hiker Hostel on the Appalachian Trail by Sherry Blackman
The Day Bailey Devlin’s Horoscope Came True by Rebecca Forster
The Day Bailey Devlin's Horoscope Came True by Rebecca Forster Oh Boy! Oh Bailey! You're just trying to make something of yourself. You've got the grit and the gumption. Now you just need a some luck, and a little love wouldn't hurt either. When your horoscope says the man of your dreams is going to knock on your door, you're ready. But the one that shows up isn't the man you want. Still, he might just be the man you need. … [Read more...] about The Day Bailey Devlin’s Horoscope Came True by Rebecca Forster
Phantom in the Pines by R.K. Latch
Phantom in the Pines by R.K. Latch Henry Lawton is a young man in 1930's Mississippi. He works for his father in the family moonshining business and is one of the best bootleggers around. He is secretly in love with the granddaughter of a woman the locals consider a true-to-life witch. So he has plenty to keep him busy. But, when a relentless federal agent enlists the aid of the corrupt local sheriff, things take a turn for the worse. Lives and families are destroyed. As the death toll … [Read more...] about Phantom in the Pines by R.K. Latch
Running with the Enemy by Lloyd Lofthouse
Running with the Enemy by Lloyd Lofthouse A US Marine is framed for a crime he didn't commit. He has a choice to make, save the woman he loves, or prove his innocence. He can't have both. "Obviously drawn from the author's first-hand experiences as a Marine serving in Vietnam ... a rough but occasionally heartfelt war story ... is quite good and has a lot to say about the nature of the conflict." --- Judge's comment from 21st Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book … [Read more...] about Running with the Enemy by Lloyd Lofthouse
Zanzibar’s Rings by Jemima Pett
Zanzibar's Rings by Jemima Pett A galactic crisis: the entire comms system destroyed. No waypoints, no navigation aids, no database access. And how will spaceships in flight get home - or to any destination? Dolores is stuck in warp with a very dangerous passenger, Pete gets his shuttle back home on manual. But why does anything in close contact with pure orichalcum fix itself? Just flying through Zanzibar's Rings solves the problem - as the Federation's Fighters find, when they descend … [Read more...] about Zanzibar’s Rings by Jemima Pett
Valentine Bride by Shanna Hatfield
Valentine Bride by Shanna Hatfield Two unlikely matchmakers set the stage for love… Fynlee Dale returns to Holiday to take care of her wacky grandmother. Although it means giving up her dreams of a career and husband, she needs to be there for Grams. Carson Ford vows to take care of his elderly aunt after buying her ranch. Comfortable with all aspects of his life, his world turns upside down when he meets a woman who's impossible to forget. They find themselves in the midst of a plot by … [Read more...] about Valentine Bride by Shanna Hatfield
Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco
Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco Somewhere in the bosque, in the open spaces near the Rio Grande, lives a covey of quail . . . In this episode, Henry wonders about many things. In particular, how to impress his first crush! When a handsome roo enters the picture, all seems doomed. Will Federico, a stranger and self-proclaimed talented flamingo dancer, foil Henry’s plan to impress Gloria? Follow Henry as he discovers the wonder of serendipity. Beautifully illustrated, Henry Wondered presents a … [Read more...] about Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco
When Push Comes to Shoot by Rena Koontz
When Push Comes to Shoot by Rena Koontz Emma Hunter’s tyrannical brother deserved to die, even if the manner of his murder was horror-movie gruesome. As a police lieutenant, she’s duty-bound to provide whatever assistance she can in hunting down her brother’s killer, but she doesn’t mourn his loss. Business acquaintances, former friends, and even his relatives agree the world is better off without the despicable bully. With no clues and too many suspects, it looks like the murderer might be … [Read more...] about When Push Comes to Shoot by Rena Koontz
Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith
Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith The peace of the town of Bear Creek in the Southern Sierra is disrupted by the unusual death of the owner of the local inn. Though resident Deputy Tempe Crabtree’s job is not to investigate a murder case, she feels compelled to get involved when her friend Nick Two John is arrested. She realizes there are several people who wanted the victim dead, including his wife. As she continues to discover clues she puts her job, her wedding planning, and herself in … [Read more...] about Deadly Trail by Marilyn Meredith