The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman The late summer Sunday morning in 1905 appeared to be as boring as ever for Mary Johns Leonard until a stranger slid into the pew in front of her and her daughter Callie. When the prayer ended, Mary stole a glance at the stranger before turning to the right page in the hymnal. She began to sing. The tenor voice of the stranger singing “Love Devine All Loves Excelling” was the most beautiful male voice she had ever heard. Could he be a professional singer … [Read more...] about The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman
FEATURED BOOK: Santa Clay by Deb Graham
Meg Mott, wife of a student, mother of three kids under the age of four, lover of all things Christmas, scrapes together a meager heap of gifts for her family. Although they are grieving the loss of their Christmas-crazed parents, Meg and her sisters (named for Christmas spices) enlist friends and an unlikely Santa to provide Christmas for a needy family, but can they pull off a magical Christmas just a few days before the big day? Add in some romance, a nosy neighbor who’s determined to spoil … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Santa Clay by Deb Graham
Becoming Ruthless by Rita H Rowe
When all the men she knows are liars, maybe it’s time to become one too. Ruth is young, excited about life and not looking for love. Yet love finds her, and Ruth is thrilled. But she is left devastated when she finds out that her the man she loves has deceived her. Still hopeful, she embarks on another relationship only to find herself in the same predicament. Ruth becomes disenchanted with love and decides that if she can’t beat them, she may as well join them and begins a journey that will … [Read more...] about Becoming Ruthless by Rita H Rowe
Mission: Courage by Stacy Eaton
Mission: Courage by Stacy Eaton Mission: Courage is the fourth book in the Rise Again Warrior Series. A series that focuses on what our veterans go through after the war and their careers are over. After years in the Army, Gianna Roberts is detached and unsure of herself and her future. When a chain reaction occurs, she finds herself falling into the deep, dark, den of demons called alcohol. With Gianna physically self-destructing with her abusive addiction, she’s unable to care for herself … [Read more...] about Mission: Courage by Stacy Eaton
The Casserole Dish by Amey Zeigler
One broken woman. One broken house. One broken neighborhood. And one casserole dish to fix them all. After a bitter divorce, house rehabber Lisa Bennigan needs a fresh start with her three kids. When she inherits a house in St. Louis, she soon discovers she's out of her depth. Will she be able to rehab the house on her own? Country boy, Jackson Tydell, needs something to shake him from his rut. Living alone with his dog, Marshall, he's working from home, wearing the same sweatpants and … [Read more...] about The Casserole Dish by Amey Zeigler
Beyond the Song by Carol Selick
Singer-songwriter Carol Selick traces her coming of age in the tumultuous ’Sixties and early ’Seventies in a new autobiographical novel, “Beyond the Song.” Beginning each chapter with lyrics she wrote and still performs today, Selick breezily describes the development of her alter-ego, Carol Marks, as she rebels against her strict suburban upbringing and joins the counter-culture, hoping to make it in the music business. Along the way she lands in a series of dangerous situations and narrow … [Read more...] about Beyond the Song by Carol Selick
Hidden Family Relationships by Peter Hermann
If you had believed that you would always be safe there... It turned out that you were wrong. Dulce believed that they would always live in that beautiful house. After taking on the wreck of the beautiful Cornish Cliffside house that Braylon had obsessively constructed and renovated, he became famous. As a family, they'd spent countless hours on the sofa, watching the storms, anger and frustration over the sea below. It was the house where they'd made a promise to keep each other's secrets … [Read more...] about Hidden Family Relationships by Peter Hermann
Sparkling Like Snow by Katharine E. Smith
Sparkling Like Snow by Katharine E. Smith Christmas is coming, and the goose is not the only thing feeling a little heavier than it used to be. Alongside the countdown to the festivities, and one of the busiest times of the year, Alice is now well into her second pregnancy, and ticking off the days until she can finally stop work for a little while, and prepare to welcome her baby into the world. While two-year-old Ben is dreaming of a white Christmas, Alice is floored by the news from her … [Read more...] about Sparkling Like Snow by Katharine E. Smith
The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
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, Mafia, and murder. In 1973, Carla, an interior decorator, found work with Roy, a wealthy movie theater. owner. He hired her to refurbish his theaters, and then their partnership led to marriage. Her work was admired by the boss of a major porno mafia, and then his wife hired … [Read more...] about The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
Becoming Ruthless by Rita H Rowe
Becoming Ruthless by Rita H Rowe When all the men she knows are liars, maybe it's time to become one too. Ruth is young, excited about life and not looking for love. Yet love finds her, and Ruth is thrilled. But she is left devastated when she finds out that her the man she loves has deceived her. Still hopeful, she embarks on another relationship only to find herself in the same predicament. Ruth becomes disenchanted with love and decides that if she can't beat them, she may as well join … [Read more...] about Becoming Ruthless by Rita H Rowe
The Landlord of Hummingbird House by Jane Harvey
The Landlord of Hummingbird House: a stunning debut novel by Jane Harvey. April needs somewhere to live, and peace and quiet to heal her wounds. The tenants of Hummingbird House have other ideas. When April moves into Hummingbird House, she is intrigued by her mysterious landlord, Dai. With a bruised heart and a distinct lack of furniture, she spends the summer getting to know the other occupants. As she smartens up her home and makes peace with her recent past, she befriends Paul, a solitary … [Read more...] about The Landlord of Hummingbird House by Jane Harvey
Gods of the Bay by Jo Fontana
Katie Russo grew up on the east end of Long Island. When she was a child, she spent most of her time outside when the land was wilder. There she received visions of things to come. As a teen, she explored the Great South Bay and its murky waters as well as Davis Park and the Atlantic Ocean. Certain events convince her to move away from the coast when she enters adulthood, but the memories of Fire Island and the Great South Bay still continue to haunt her long after she left. Ultimately, she must … [Read more...] about Gods of the Bay by Jo Fontana
