About C.M. Bacon: Greetings fellow readers, writers, and spies for evil empires, I heard authors are supposed to write their bios in the third person, so here it goes. By the way, if it creeps you out to know I'm writing about me and calling myself C.M. Bacon, you're not alone. C.M. Bacon (that's me) was born in Utah, but his home is wherever his feet are touching at that moment. That attitude helps when he's moving from country to country, teaching ESL, or trying to … [Read more...]
Gewgaws by C.M. Bacon
Perry Dobbs thought the past was buried and his best friend Arvin had moved away forever. But now that Arvin's back, all Perry wants is to play video games and avoid the blonde dragon when she insists he leave the house to meet his old friend. When Perry tries to prank Arvin, something goes terribly wrong. The duo are ripped from their world and thrust into a whirlwind adventure across the multiverse. Out of control, jumping from one treacherous realm to another, Perry and Arvin must work … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: The Timekeeper’s Son by Sara Baker
Genre: Literary Fiction, Family Life, Coming-of-Age The Timekeeper's Son, a moving father-son tale, explores middle-aged grief and youthful yearnings, the price of hidden disabilities and wounds, and the claims and limits of community. In the small town of Milledge, Georgia, aspiring teenage filmmaker Josh Lovejoy hits a jogger while driving late at night. But this is not just any jogger: the victim is prominent local activist and historian David Masters. The accident not only puts Masters … [Read more...]
Ashley on the Line by Ann Streetman
Ashley on the Line by Ann Streetman This is Book 2 of Love on Life’s Zip Line. Ashley is savoring being single in the city that she is claiming for herself one delicious day at a time. She is in control until handsome medical student Mark points at her and says, “You, call 9-1-1 now.” She makes the call and watches him give CPR to a passenger on their NYC subway train. He is focused on his career and haunted by the death of his lover. Attracted to him, Ashley wants to help him, but does not … [Read more...]
Melissa on the Line by Ann Streetman
Melissa on the Line by Ann Streetman Melissa is back in college focused on finishing her degree. Jason, a former Marine, introduces himself the first day of their statistics class. He’s facing a challenge that frightens him more than anything he experienced in the Marines. Their love story exemplifies the analogy, “Love on life’s zip line is the messiest and most complicated experience of all, but it is oh so worth it.” … [Read more...]
The Italian Ski Instructor by Ann Streetman
The Italian Ski Instructor by Ann Streetman Shaken by an unwanted divorce, Jennifer was not ready to get involved with anyone. And, then she met Matteo Soldati. They were about as different as two people could be. San Diego red white and blue to the core, Jennifer was from a multi-generation Navy family. Matteo was a guest Italian ski instructor at a resort in Lake Tahoe. He would soon be going back to Italy where he lived with his parents and young son between ski seasons. Then he would be … [Read more...]
Craig’s Hometown by Ann Streetman
Craig's Hometown by Ann Streetman Long Description for Craig’s Hometown Kathryn Sinter had run away from home because home wasn’t what she thought it was. She had chosen Seattle because she liked seafood and flowers and it was as far as she could get from her soon to be ex-husband without drowning in the ocean. Her plans for re-invention did not include a man, but Craig Hameston, a recently retired diver in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve, was hard to ignore. Part-Scottish and … [Read more...]
Her Man in Ireland by Ann Streetman
Her Man in Ireland by Ann Streetman Tomas Brandon is an electrical engineer by day, a pub musician some nights, and an officer in the Irish Army Defense Reserve some weekends and summer days. Ellen Porter is an American engineer on temporary assignment in Dublin. Come along to find out what happens when Ellen wanders into the pub where Tomas is playing one spring evening. If you like sweet romance, this Irish-American tale is for you. … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: Shadow of Shame by Barbara Goss
Genre: Romance Ivy Jeffries falls hopelessly in love with Jonas Armstrong, a man who has forced himself into a somewhat reclusive lifestyle owing to his sordid past. Ivy is elated when he finally lets his guard down, and kisses her. She thinks they are now moving forward into a relationship, when he tells her it meant nothing to him. How could a kiss like they shared mean nothing to him, when it meant the world to her? Then she discovers he is pulling away for a reason, to protect her. … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Caryl McAdoo
About Caryl McAdoo: Caryl McAdoo loves God, and currently writes four series: the historical Christian ‘Texas Romance’ a family saga; a contemporary ‘Red River Romance’; The Generations, her Biblical fiction, and the newest Days of Dread Trilogy for mid-grade readers. Known as the “Singing Pray-er”, she loves praising with new songs the Lord gives her and prays her story gives God glory! In 2008, she and high school sweetheart-husband Ron moved from the DFW area—home for fifty-plus years—to the … [Read more...]
Something To Dream On by Diane Rinella
If a painting in the home of your perfect man reflects your dreams of doom, do you run, or do you dare to embrace love? While Lizetta lives a life of compassion, childhood bullying over a few extra pounds have caused this sparky woman to lose sight of the beauty of her soul. Jensen’s recent past is filled with substance abuse, shady morals, and loose women. A brutal wake up call forced him to find his way back to the gentle soul he once was; however, there are some whose futures depend on … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: Patricia on the Line by Ann Streetman
Genre: contemporary romance, women's fiction, Baby Boomer Lit John just kept surprising Patricia. Remembering little things about her and about their life together. He was like the sexy sweet man she had fallen in love with in college. Not like the man she had spent so much time hating and avoiding and keeping from their daughter and granddaughter. Could she trust him? Should she take a chance on him again? The twists and turns, zigs and zags of their second-chance love story exemplify John … [Read more...]
