Idol Pursuits is a contemporary coming-of-age tale set against the vivid backdrop of K-Pop and the music industry. Swimming Through the Dawn is the first book in the trilogy. 18-year-old Heather Moon is not your average wannabe idol. With a shimmering personality, powerful voice, and magnetic stage presence, her future seemed bright. An unexpected liaison with a powerful company executive, however, leaves those aspirations in shambles. Booted from a Korean agency that had long nurtured her … [Read more...] about Swimming Through the Dawn by R. P. Rioux
Just Finn Book One by Paz Ellis
Meet Finnegan MacManus, or just “Finn” as he prefers to be called. His life began when he was 18 years old. He was born 18 years earlier, but he had never truly lived. Since birth he had been different and his parents were indifferent toward him. His mother never bonded with her infant son. He never cried or smiled. As he got older he would scream and throw his arms around when something did not go his way. And nothing ever went his way. The world was a series of confusing sounds, uncomfortable … [Read more...] about Just Finn Book One by Paz Ellis
The Enemies Within by Kirsten Beckworth
It's the long hot summer of 2018 and four colleagues' situations are about to reach boiling point. Keiran's managed to keep his dark secrets hidden in the past. However, a face from it could undo all of his not so good work since. Andrew's under serious strain from tragedy and disgrace tearing his family apart. Matters aren't helped by job competition from Keiran and his influence on Lynsey who's even more desperate to do better. Meanwhile Michael's hopes of post divorce happiness with Maxine … [Read more...] about The Enemies Within by Kirsten Beckworth
The Ring by Florence Osmund
Two women, strangers, from culturally different neighborhoods struggle with their fathers’ deaths, each coping in her own way. Fate brings them together, and when certain disturbing truths are unveiled, they discover they have something in common that is inconceivable and shocking. And it all started with “the ring.” Targeted Age Group:: 18-80 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I am intrigued by stories that involve family heritage secrets. I do not have any myself (that I know of) … [Read more...] about The Ring by Florence Osmund
The Noise of Silence by Nicholas Nørgaard
Sebastian deals with a difficult upbringing, living with his alcoholic mother and little sister Sabine, and being a talented dancer proving for the family. Trying to get away from his past, he tries to change things around and meets Emma, who shows him what is more to life. When Emma loses her brother, she starts to fall apart, and suddenly Sebastian is caught in an even greater pain to begin with. Now, he needs to fight for both of them, which doesn't become any easier as Sabine returns to his … [Read more...] about The Noise of Silence by Nicholas Nørgaard
The Blue Moon Day by Santhosh Sivaraj
Things were never the same for five ordinary individuals who got struck at cross roads and there was no way they can run back. They had no other choice but to take a plunge into their deepest fear and leave the rest to destiny. Their characters was tested out of their comfort zone and it witnessed abstruse results ; a PhD scholar fights to win a pizza making contest and a tennis prodigy running for his life in a war torn , bloodied Island. Extreme circumstances and their consequences made … [Read more...] about The Blue Moon Day by Santhosh Sivaraj
SMART DECISIONS MATTER by Martin Majaji
Clarity of thought makes smart decisions matter. To comprehend whether decisions made were classical or less than precise the reader must insert themselves in some of the circumstances that conceal perfect opportunities to fail. Learning is facilitated by what has happened before. Therefore, tales of the little stories told were deliberately selected to facilitate learning by exposing how easy it is to avoid failure only when you have learned how strong of an addiction it is. It is … [Read more...] about SMART DECISIONS MATTER by Martin Majaji
FEATURED BOOK: The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
Those who enjoyed The Godfather and Fifty Shades of Grey will love this story about Carla, who had no idea that her new career would involve pornography, murder, and the mafia. In 1973 interior decorator Carla found work with Roy, a wealthy movie theater owner. During her employment, they fell in love and got married. Her work was admired by the boss of a major porno mafia, and then his wife hired Carla to refurbish their Hollywood mansion. There, she befriended other lonely wives with … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
Jamie’s Story by Kim Harry
Growing up on a homophobic council estate with an abusive veteran father made Jamie Taylor’s life intolerable. Her only release was feeding her obsession for rich kid Heather Gardner. When the two girls collide, it creates a web of violence and deceit that leads to the tragic death of a friend. The women reunite years later through the eyes of social media and Jamie, now a successful nightclub owner and professional heartbreaker is forced to revisit the past that she spent so long trying to … [Read more...] about Jamie’s Story by Kim Harry
FEATURED BOOK: The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
(Those who enjoyed The Godfather and Fifty Shades of Gray will love this story.) If Carla knew her interior decorating career would involve mafia, murder, and pornography, she could have taken other classes, such as Life Preservation: 101. In 1973, Carla met Roy, a wealthy movie theater owner. He hired her to refurbish his theaters, and their unique partnership led to marriage. Soon, her work was admired by the boss of the West Coast's most powerful mafia. When his wife … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
FEATURED BOOK: Your Father Has Something To Tell You by Dave Riese
Available at the reduced price of $.99 What kind of shadow does a family secret cast over the child? Mark Aherne is a middle-aged, married man living in Chicago. He’s estranged from his parents in Boston, his father having bullied and belittled him throughout his childhood. One Sunday he receives a desperate phone call from Leslie, his sister, who has cared for their parents for many years. She needs help: his aging parents are sick and have started drinking again. Mark soon finds himself … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Your Father Has Something To Tell You by Dave Riese
The White Field by Douglas Cole
The White Field is a fast-paced journey of a man, Tom, fresh out of prison and trying desperately to rebuild his life. But he is caught by mysterious, unseen forces beyond his knowledge or control. After his release from prison, he is dropped back into the world in the wastelands of the city. In the menial work afforded the underclass, he begins his new life among characters at the edges of society, dwellers of the netherworld such as Raphael, a former cop from Mexicali singing Spanish arias in … [Read more...] about The White Field by Douglas Cole
