Olivia Westerly was not like most twenty-five year old women living in the 1920’s. Instead of getting married and having children, she lives by herself and has a career. Olivia hated the idea of marriage and motherhood until she met Charlie Doyle at 58 years old. Deeply in love, they quickly wed and she left her job to live with him in Wyattsville. Ethan Allen … Continue reading Spare Change by Bette Lee Crosby
Release Date: July 11, 2017 Kelly Murphy and her father Jeff own a tulip farm in Tulpen Crossing, Washington. They have lived alone for over ten years after her mother left the family for Phoenix. Her younger sister Olivia left home around the same time for boarding school to curb her “wild ways”. Olivia sided with her mother after the divorce and they work together … Continue reading Secrets Of The Tulip Sisters by Susan Mallery
Book Summary: Autumn, 1565: After fleeing Kyoto, master ninja Hiro Hattori and Portuguese Jesuit Father Mateo take refuge with Hiro’s ninja clan in the mountains of Iga province. But when an ambassador from the rival Koga clan is murdered during peace negotiations, Hiro and Father Mateo must find the killer in time to prevent a war between the ninja clans. With every suspect a trained … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Susan Spann “Betrayal At IGA”
Release Date: June 27, 2017 Katrina Bailey is an English teacher living in Columbia. She wants to adopt a local child but lacks the money for all the paperwork. Kat travels to Haven Point, Idaho for her sister’s wedding. She grew up in this town and plans to stay with her family for a few weeks. While in Idaho, Kat sees a six year old … Continue reading Serenity Harbor by RaeAnne Thayne
Release Date: July 1, 2017 Two British nurses volunteer to work at a battlefield hospital during World War 2. Scarlet is seeking information about her soldier fiance since his correspondence has ceased. Ellie has prior experience as a nurse and feels that she can contribute immediately to the war effort. Both women are apprehensive about the risks involved but they are determined to make a … Continue reading Wives Of War by Soraya M. Lane
Release Date: May 2, 2017 Stacy Halloran is five and the youngest of four living in Arboria Park, New Jersey. She is the primarily narrator of this story which spans multiple decades. Through Stacy’s eyes we observe important cultural changes through the eras. Her quiet family community is not immune as shown through interactions with her family and neighbors. As a young girl, Stacy was … Continue reading Arboria Park by Kate Tyler Wall
Release Date: Feb 8, 2017 Pea is a sixteen year old girl who struggles with the eating disorder ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Her illness makes her avoid certain foods limiting her socialization with friends. She meets a boy named Ben but fears he will reject her once he discovers her secret. Her last boyfriend couldn’t handle her illness and this hurt her emotionally. … Continue reading Sad Perfect by Stephanie Elliot
Release Date: May 9, 2017 Elena Alvarez has lived a troubled life. She will never forgive herself for setting a fire that killed three people when she was ten. Shortly after this incident her mother left home and cut ties to the family. Elena is now graduating from college in Los Angeles and ready for a brighter future. These plans are put on hold when … Continue reading Among The Lesser Gods by Margo Catts
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