Editorial Reviews

A cruise ship thriller packed with sun, secret agents, and one savvy schoolteacher, Long Term Surrender by Patty Almond is a dramatic and romantic escape. When Katelyn agrees to a Caribbean cruise with her sister and brother-in-law, she unwittingly becomes a mule in a high-stakes handoff with one of the most feared drug cartels in Mexico. The holiday gets even more hectic when sparks start to fly with her tall, dark, and sexy tablemate, who also happens to be the undercover fed tasked to take her down, resulting in a pulpy and page-turning vacation adventure. Paced to perfection, this novel […]

A conversational guide about maximizing the potential of real estate investment, Turning Rental Properties into Passive Income Profit$: The Beginners 10 Step Real Estate Investing Book for Early Retirement and Creating Wealth by Dustin Roberts is an insightful primer for current and future investors. Whether you need to establish realistic financial goals, identify your risk tolerance, learn the pros and cons of investment properties, or sharpen market research skills, this book is a thorough roadmap for the entire process. Using real-world examples from his own experience in the market, and clarifying the more confounding aspects of buying profitable rental properties, […]

An inspiring memoir about transmuting existential obstacles into developmental stepping stones, Dancing in Freedom: From Bondage to Jubilee by Angie Hanlon-Toth is an enlightening mixture of autobiography and self-help. Encouraging readers to accept their imperfections as opportunities to walk more humbly on the path of faith, this vulnerable personal account is a testament to the power of spirituality to be a motivator and guide for every facet of life. From myriad strategies for boosting self-awareness to novel practices for healthy emotional processing, this unique work of self-help is honest about people’s inevitable weaknesses, but profoundly optimistic that anyone can transcend […]

A gripping sci-fi thriller that pushes the line between engrossing fiction and unforgiving reality, The Devil in Fine Print (The Cipher Conspiracy Book One) by Jhani Mills is an epic tale of power, brotherhood, and the knife-edge fate of humanity. The modern remains of an ancient civilization emerge from the shadows to make a world-changing power grab, but Elias and Drake Maddox, brilliant once-in-a-generation twins, rise to stand in their way – albeit for very different reasons. A deeply satisfying gem of near-future science fiction with electrifying protagonists, this novel pulses with tension and timely existential stakes that feel closer […]

A thought-provoking collection of short stories that also act as enlightening self-help, A Cup of Zen: 21 Short Stories to Calm the Mind, Stop Overthinking, and Find Inner Peace by Kai Tsukimi offers up gleaming pearls of self-knowledge and powerful parables in the Zen tradition. From silent monks and pathless wanderers to unfinished artists and clarity hunters, these simple yet penetrating tales express the essence of Zen – acceptance, contentment, stillness, and the unavoidable paradox of seeking. Tsukimi’s profound drafts of wisdom work best when read slowly, allowing their meaning to be integrated into one’s mindset and movements through the […]

Detailing his family’s vibrant history and exploring the power of legacy in shaping our lives, The Memory of a Name by Federico Angel is a touching and unflinchingly honest memoir of a family. From his father’s early days in the Coffee Triangle and becoming a paper baron during WWII to seeking a new life in New York to escape persecution and his complex homecoming to Colombia, this dual biography/autobiography highlights the moments of luck, uncertainty, sadness, and joy that define the roots of every family tree, demonstrating how we are all guided by similar experiences. Embracing the tragic and triumphal […]

A classic piece of epic high-fantasy, The Fall of Magic (The Master’s Core Book 1) by Phoenix Rokni pits a relentless conqueror against a reluctant champion of hope. The cruel Prince Drazius has launched a brutal crusade of elven eradication in service to the dark god, while Volir, an elven warrior who longs to become a legend, must overcome his fear of leadership to unleash his full potential. Immersive bursts of battle and action sequences are matched by poignant examinations of duty, revenge, prejudice, trauma, and familial secrets, which will appeal to readers of both action-heavy and character-driven fantasy. While […]

Delivering a wealth of essential humor and wisdom about the everyday realities of parenthood, The Funny Side: Relatable Anecdotes from a Once-Frazzled Parent by Shari Marshall is a collection of entertainingly relatable stories about the exhausting chaos of family life. From life-or-death deliveries and a plethora of bodily fluids to nasal excavations and transforming into a low-key superhero, this book digs into the messy realities of being a parent, which manages to be both comical and brazenly honest. In equal measure, Marshall celebrates the incomparable experience of raising children – the magical moments of joy, pride, and disbelief that more […]