Books

CHILDREN'S / MIDDLE GRADE | FICTION

I Read the Book!

by Meggy Finn

A humorous and heartfelt children's book about overcoming your fears.... and reading your first book out loud! Meet Kit-Kit, a tiny cat with big dreams, and Lighting, a wise and supportive fox, in I Read the Book!—a heartwarming and inspiring tale for children. Kit-Kit dreams of reading out loud but struggles with self-doubt and the fear of making mistakes. With the help of Lighting, Kit-Kit embarks on a delightful adventure to overcome those fears and discover the magic of reading out loud. Kit-Kit has some misadventures along the way, particularly when Kit-Kit starts reading in Catspeak! Through humorous and heartfelt moments, Kit-Kit learns to ask for help, whisper words with growing confidence, and finally read Kit-Kit's first book aloud. “The end. I read the book!”—a triumphant moment filled with celebration and joy. This picture book celebrates friendship & self-belief!

FANTASY-EPIC | FICTION

With His Father's Sword

by TM Carruthers

A ruthless anti-hero. A chained God. The end of the world as we know it. From an embattled Crusade to the sandy gladiator pits of Liriam, followed Harald Fairhair in his quest for revenge for his family's murder. Name of the Wind meets Gladiator in this blood soaked fantasy epic.

This book contains scenes of: sexual violence

Jaben's Rift (Far Land Trilogy Book 1)

by G. David Walker

Jason Bennett is in a world of trouble. But the worst part is... It's not even his world. After being transported to Teleria, an extraordinary world of might and magic, Jason becomes the prize in a dangerous tug of war between the ruling Circle of Nine and one of his own ancestors from three hundred years in his past. Adding to his dilemma, his arrival also intensifies a conflict between two of the godlike Altered, one of whom is secretly aiding Jason's ancestor, violating a Covenant that has kept Teleria safe from their influence for over a millennia. Unable to return home, Jason must learn to use power he isn't convinced he has, keep from triggering a devastating war between the Altered, and most of all…survive.

Of Music and Ashes: Forever's Oratorio Part One

by Annalise Eden

In the aftermath of a cataclysmic asteroid strike, the twelve sentient species of the Mezzoterra teeter on the brink of extinction. As nature turns against them, an even greater threat rises—Avvolta, the exiled dark lord, and his ruthless Amarevole army. Determined to reclaim his former world, he sets his sights on destroying the Mezzoterra.. Amidst the chaos, a seer emerges, guided by cryptic visions, ancient prophecies, and haunting songs from another realm. With time running out, the survivors must unite and embark on a perilous journey to the high mountain, where hope may yet remain. As Avvolta’s power and influence spreads, can the seer’s mysterious gifts and their fragile alliance defy fate, or will the Mezzoterra fall into shadow?

This book contains scenes of: torture

GAY / LESBIAN | FICTION

Justin: Book 2 Influencer Series

by Sky McCoy

Justin: “I had always perceived myself as a heterosexual male who appreciated the admiration of women and the thrill of fast cars. Yet, I had never faced a true test of my identity until I met Robby. He was funny, loving, and outrageously handsome in a feminine way. Yet he was all man." Justin book 2 in the Influencer series has gay for you, and fake boyfriend in this M/M romance.

After Summer Ends

by Katie Mettner

My name is Willow Erwin, and I hate summer. My mother always said hate is a strong word, but in this case, it’s the right one. I haven’t found one good thing about the season. Most people tell me since I’m a teacher that reason alone should make it my favorite season, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. For me, summer brings everything I abhor; bugs, heat, sweating, and painful memories of a woman I will never see again. Then, in the wink of one very beautiful blue eye, all of that changed. This is the story of Summer and how she taught me to love her. It’s about her quiet, and sometimes fearful, way of teaching me to embrace the moment, and to live recklessly. It’s about how both of us learned to forgive, to hope, to pray, and to love, even after summer ends. Inclusions: Rheumatoid arthritis, dwarfism

GENERAL FANTASY | FICTION

Sense of Home: A Melancholic Novel of Family, Magical Realism and the Power of Healing.

by N. Z. Kaminsky

WHAT IF DREAMS COULD RESHAPE YOUR DESTINY? Their homeland was the only haven in the shadowy realm of Azure—until the unthinkable happened. Forced to flee, Tyra and her parents seek refuge—first in a hostile village, where kindness is scarce, then in the dreary city of Moonvine, where social isolation thrives. Burdened by loss and longing for change, Tyra stumbles upon a mythical woodland, uncovering hidden worlds and an unexpected connection to a legendary realm—a place said to call dreamers home with a glowing maple leaf. But to receive the invitation, she must face her shadow and discover where she truly belongs. Guided by forbidden books, mystical allies, and the power of lucid dreams, Tyra embarks on a transformative journey as the line between fiction and reality begins to blur. For mature audiences (16 and up)

HISTORICAL FICTION | FICTION

Remnant

by Katie Sweeting

Bridgerton meets 12 Years a Slave! Remnant is a historical novel about Olu and Joanna, Black girls born in the 1700s. Remnant will enthrall readers of historical fiction, who love a good story about real people in fascinating settings in the distant past – in this case, Nigeria, England, South Carolina, Virginia, New York, and Nova Scotia – spanning the years 1754 to 1833. Will family members separated by slavery ever be reunited?

Imperial Passions: The Great Palace

by Eileen Stephenson

Constatinople in 1057 had endured decades of of corrupt and incompetent rulers before Isaac I Comnenus seizes the throne . Isaac's bother, John, and John's wife, Anna Dalassena, provide critical support but difficult challenges overwhelm him. Enemies surround the family. Anna is forced into a pivotal role in reviving the great empire.

HORROR | FICTION

The Terror of Willow Falls: An Eyebiter Novel

by Jay Bower

Welcome to Willow Falls, where nightmares take root. When 13-year-old Joey moves to the eerie river town, he hears whispers of the Eyebiter, a monstrous legend with a taste for human eyes. As he unearths his family’s chilling past, Joey must face a terror centuries in the making… or become its next victim.

HUMOR | FICTION

Serendipity at Sea

by Renee Enna

Carol Zuminello’s life is capsizing. She’s 45, newly unemployed and maybe minus a boyfriend (she’s not sure where things stand). So a free vacation on a “Sixties Surf Rock Cruise” sounds like the perfect escape. Even if “free” entails a) chaperoning a teenage niece who doesn’t want to go; b) navigating an unexpected reunion with a former teacher and her secret past; and c) constantly running afoul of the ship’s safety officer, whose attractions are hard to shake off. Amazon review: "Such a great book, it had me laughing through the whole thing." Finalist, Humor category, 2024 IAN Book of the Year Awards.

LITERARY FICTION | FICTION

Dragonfly's Question: A Novel of Hope & Sustainable Solutions

by Darcy Hitchcock

Tess has spent years building a life that aligns with her values—a life focused on sustainability, community, and creating positive change. But when her estranged, money-driven father unexpectedly visits her in Portland, Oregon, the clash of their opposing worldviews feels inevitable. To Tess, he represents everything she’s tried to leave behind. As they confront the challenges of their fractured relationship, their conversations uncover profound truths about resilience, innovation, and the power of community. Through Tess’s world, readers are introduced to real-world practices like green streets, local currencies, tool libraries, and sustainable investing. Set in a near-future landscape, Dragonfly’s Question blends storytelling with a vision for a brighter, more sustainable future.

The Stranger That Knew Me (Guiding Each Other Home)

by Dominic Parent

Some books find you at just the right time. Guiding Each Other Home: The Stranger That Knew Me is for those who have ever felt lost, questioned fate, or longed for deeper meaning. If you ever wondered about reading inspirational self-help in story form, you're in the right place. When Atlas is stranded in a relentless snowstorm, he meets Carlos—a traveler whose wisdom feels eerily familiar. As they journey through the blizzard, their conversation unravels questions of suffering, surrender, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. But when Atlas arrives at The Lantern, a quiet café steeped in history, the real unraveling begins. A mysterious notebook. Figures from his past. A truth that shifts everything he thought he knew. A luminous and contemplative story of fate, free will, and finding home—not in a place, but in the journey itself.

MYSTERIES | FICTION

Resonance

by Valerie Larouche

What if the only way to save a life was to travel through another's nightmares? When twenty-seven-year-old Odessa Baker is confronted by a former friend begging for her help, she is forced to face her past and tap into an ability she had hoped to leave dormant as the life of a young boy rests in her hands and the only way to save him is to travel through his nightmares. RESONANCE is the first book in the series of Odessa Baker Psychic Mysteries. Combining elements of suspense and eeriness, this gripping tale relies on dreams—and nightmares—to solve a kidnapping. Readers who enjoyed Kaylie Hunter's Davina Ravine Psychic Crime Thriller series or stories with a paranormal twist will find themselves enthralled by Odessa's quest.

ROMANCE-CONTEMPORARY | FICTION

The Last First Date

by Jay Hall

What would you risk for a real spark—your ideals, your goals...everything? When Beck and Sienna match on a dating app, their instant connection collides with life’s many surprises. Can these old-school romantics survive modern dating’s new rules? All will be answered as they journey towards their last first date.

Secret Baby For The Silver Fox

by Bella Chandler

Seven years ago, Blake Calloway was a stranger whom I had one reckless night with. But by sunrise, he was gone-never to be seen again. Now, I’m supposed to be planning my wedding, but I soon discover that my one night stand is my fiancé’s older brother. He's back in my life, and dangerously close to uncovering the truth-the son he never knew existed.

Secret Baby For The Silver Fox

by Bella Chandler

Seven years ago, Blake Calloway was a stranger whom I had one reckless night with. But by sunrise, he was gone-never to be seen again. Now, I’m supposed to be planning my wedding, but I soon discover that my one night stand is my fiancé’s older brother. He's back in my life, and dangerously close to uncovering the truth-the son he never knew existed.

ROMANCE-EROTIC | FICTION

Embracing Her Temptation (The Kink Collective, #1)

by Cassie Angel

When the hubby can no longer play, a substitute will change the game. When testicular cancer cuts Peter Rockwell off at the balls - quite literally - his masculinity is shot to pieces. Forget about giving his wife, Mila, the family she desires, he doesn't even want her to see him naked. Though she'll never complain, he senses Mila's frustration and makes a desperate decision that will change their lives forever.

ROMANCE-HISTORICAL | FICTION

Friday Dreaming

by Elizabeth Bailey

When the fragile link between love and friendship fractures… Friday loves Ancient Greece, but not as much as her very own “Paris”: gorgeous Nick Weare, who only thinks of her as his bookish childhood friend. Why then has he proposed? Has Friday's dream come true? And why isn’t he behaving like a man in love? Disaster strikes when Friday learns Nick was forced into offering for her to save him from an unsuitable liaison. Her happiness in tatters, she breaks off the engagement. At first appalled by Friday’s acceptance, Nick is thrown into despair when he loses his friend as well as his betrothed. Blind to the beautiful Hermione’s spiteful nature, he believed he loved only her. When the scales fall from Nick’s dazzled eyes, will he be too late? Has he forfeited Friday’s affection forever? A clean traditional Regency bluestocking romance.

Waiting for Love

by Carol Coventry

If the gossips of the ton can agree on one thing, it is that Lady Olivia Taverston will marry a Peer. Everyone expects Lady Olivia Taverston, the winsome sister of the Earl of Iversley, to be the most sought-after debutante of the London Season. Yet Olivia cares nothing for attracting suitors. Suitors lead to marriage, and marriage means leaving behind everything that she holds dear. Not even the prospect of a love match excites her. She fell in love once. It hurt. She won’t do it again. Naturally, a lady must marry, but Olivia can’t pretend to be happy about it. Especially not after Mr. Benjamin Carroll reappears—and he’s handsomer, kinder, and more annoyingly noble than ever.

The Gambler

by Kathleen Lawless

How dare a ne’er-do-well gambler interfere in her well-ordered life? Free-thinking Selene resents professional gambler Beckett, recruited by her grandfather to guide her in establishing a high-end gambling hall. She doesn’t need help from the likes of him! Intriguing as Beckett finds the feisty heiress, getting involved is a gamble he won’t be taking. Not with an old score to settle. When Beckett disappears, it no longer matters that they’re enemies. Selene risks everything to find him and learn the truth. Including that love is always a gamble worth taking.

The Gambler

by Kathleen Lawless

How dare a ne’er-do-well gambler interfere in her well-ordered life? Free-thinking Selene resents professional gambler Beckett, recruited by her grandfather to guide her in establishing a high-end gambling hall. She doesn’t need help from the likes of him! Intriguing as Beckett finds the feisty heiress, getting involved is a gamble he won’t be taking. Not with an old score to settle. When Beckett disappears, it no longer matters that they’re enemies. Selene risks everything to find him and learn the truth. Including that love is always a gamble worth taking.

ROMANCE-PARANORMAL | FICTION

Laijar's Temptation

by M.M. Wakeford

In this high spice romance, Laijar, a bronze-skinned mind-reading alien, crash lands on Earth, leaving him stranded. He must make a new life for himself on a Colorado ranch and resist the temptation of inexperienced Daisy, the ranch owner's daughter. But she has other plans.

ROMANCE-SUSPENSE | FICTION

Seven

by L. Wilder

She was my world. It nearly broke me when they sent her away. I was left with no choice but to move on. I built a new life and became the Sergeant at Arms of Fury. My brothers were my family now, and my loyalty was to them. Then, she came back.

Seven

by L Wilder

She was my world. It nearly broke me when they sent her away. I was left with no choice but to move on. I built a new life and became the Sergeant at Arms of Fury. My brothers were my family now, and my loyalty was to them. Then, she came back.