Fantasies, dreams and reality swirl together in this time when humankind and our beautiful blue planet face terrible social and environmental crises. And just at this moment we see a significant movement to empower women. We are already seeing the benefits for families, communities and even nations. For this author it was a siren call to build a story where women were central to preserving the future. And so the Gaia’s Majesty Trilogy was born to explore the possibilities. What if our Earth … [Read more...] about Gaia’s Majesty-Challenge: The Chosen Rise by Roger B. Burt
Cinnamon Girl by Lawrence Kessenich
If you've ever wondered what living in the crazy late 1960s was like, Cinnamon Girl captures it vividly in a dramatic and engaging love story that involves family conflict, love, sex, drugs, and protest. It is exactly 50 years ago, 1969, the summer of Woodstock, and after nearly getting his head bashed in at a demonstration on Milwaukee’s East Side, John Meyer crashes down a hillside with fellow student Tony Russo. It looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship, until John meets Tony’s … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Girl by Lawrence Kessenich
FEATURED BOOK: Hearts Unfold-Miracle at Valley Rise Book 1 by Karen Welch
Free wherever ebooks are sold. Nineteen-year-old Emily Haynes had lost almost everything she loved. Relying on what seems to be guidance from her invalid father, she returns to her past in hopes of discovering some sign toward the future. What begins as a joyous homecoming quickly becomes a nightmare when a badly injured stranger stumbles on the scene, his brief presence threatening to alter everything Emily believes about herself and the plan for her life. A less determined girl might have … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Hearts Unfold-Miracle at Valley Rise Book 1 by Karen Welch
Shades of Love, stories from the heart by Sunny Lockwood
Six short stories explore how love can heal, can hurt, can calm and comfort, or can twirl you around and set you dancing. If you've ever longed for romance, walked away from a troubled relationship, struggled with a parent or child, or laughed about a date gone wrong, you'll identify with these stories. Targeted Age Group:: 27+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Each story was inspired individually, by something I observed, or a situation a friend was in. The stories were written … [Read more...] about Shades of Love, stories from the heart by Sunny Lockwood
Written: There Are No Choices, It was already Written by Dhipa Lee
Four-year-old Eleanor is forced to accept her mother’s religious beliefs, that her whole life has already been written, and that she has no choice but to honour and accept her parents’ plans for her. Subject to abuse by an Islamic teacher, and witness to scenes of violence inflicted by her father, Eleanor finds her only refuge at school, where she dreams of a life beyond the hills of her hometown of Ashcroft, England. A mysterious woman befriends Eleanor – showing her a world of choice and … [Read more...] about Written: There Are No Choices, It was already Written by Dhipa Lee
Crossroads Through Time by Sheryl M. Frazer
She never expected what was waiting for her. Could a mere dream change reality? After collapsing at her birthday party, Genevieve finds her mind drifting like a dream, yet it feels different, beyond slumber somehow. Soon, with all her senses acutely aware, she is living the pivotal choices of her lifetime, but with one extraordinary difference. She now finds herself also experiencing “the other choice” as well. But why? Is there a reason for it all? A spiritual guidance trying to tell her … [Read more...] about Crossroads Through Time by Sheryl M. Frazer
First Impressions by Kirstin Odegaard
On Libby Bennet’s To Do list: - Put that conceited jerk Will Fitz in his place. He bet Libby $50 that she couldn’t find a date to prom. Maybe Libby wasn’t so interested in prom before, but now, it’s on. - Help her heartbroken sister, Jane. Teo’s been in love with her for years, and now, when Jane’s finally interested, he blows her off. What is wrong with that boy? - Figure out what to do about Jeremiah, the new guy in school that her mother invited to LIVE WITH THEM. Every day he’s the star … [Read more...] about First Impressions by Kirstin Odegaard
The Defiant Duchess by Kari August
When King Richard III must contend with his unruly sister Margaret, he can only groan for she is clever, opinionated, and willful. She has always preferred explanations and reasoning to merely obeying commands. But Margaret, now the Duchess of Burgundy, has an important quest. She has recently found that her acts of charity and good intentions have not received the recognition they deserve, and she is determined to reshape her legacy. If along the way, she can experience some genuine … [Read more...] about The Defiant Duchess by Kari August
FEATURED BOOK: Jerusalem Stone by Susan Sofayov
On September 15, 2008, Julie Wasserman’s life collapsed. In the morning, she lost her job at Lehman Brothers. That afternoon, she lost her twin brother, Jack, in a car crash. A year and a half later, she returns home to Pittsburgh to start a new job and live up to a pledge to visit her brother’s grave every day. With six weeks to wait before the start of the new job, she steps out of character and purchases a plane ticket to Thailand, the one place her brother dreamed of visiting. She arrives in … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Jerusalem Stone by Susan Sofayov
Rosalind by Judith Deborah
Rosalind by Judith Deborah "There’s everyone else in the world. And then there is you." World-class heart surgeon Dr. Peter Sutter runs his life with the instinctive precision of a master of the universe. But when he leaves the operating room, the only living thing waiting for him is a golden retriever. Then a chance encounter with an enigmatic woman changes everything. Exploring the depths of Rosalind's intoxicating body and captivating spirit, Peter quickly falls under her spell. … [Read more...] about Rosalind by Judith Deborah
The Dim-Witted Hitman by Deb Graham
The Dim-Witted Hitman by Deb Graham “Dimmie, my boy, it looks like you’re going on a luxury cruise.” With those words, the hot-headed Irish mobster sends his best hitman to take out his old rival. He’ll never control the mob so long as Kerrick is alive. Dimmie (short for Dim Wit) O’Malley, who has never been out of New York City, is trapped in a life he didn’t choose. With one misstep, he has a change of heart that puts his own life in danger. A former mob boss, grieving the loss of his … [Read more...] about The Dim-Witted Hitman by Deb Graham
The Family that Lies by Lakisha Johnson
Born only months apart, Merci and Grayce Alexander were as close as sisters could get. With a father who thought the world of them, life was good. Until one day everything changed. While Grayce got love and attention, Merci got all the hell, forcing her to leave home. She never looks back, putting the past behind her until … her sister shows up over a decade later begging for help, bringing all of the forgotten past with her. Merci wasn't the least bit prepared for what was about to happen … [Read more...] about The Family that Lies by Lakisha Johnson
