Rochelle Dowden-Lord’s debut novel Lush is like a well-aged wine itself—complex, layered, and leaving a lingering impression long after the last page. Set against the backdrop of a sun-drenched French vineyard, the novel brings together four wine experts for what should be the tasting experience of a lifetime. Instead, what unfolds is a heady exploration […]
Michelle Jabès Corpora’s His Face Is the Sun marks a monumental debut in her Throne of Khetara series—a bold, breathtaking fantasy steeped in ancient Egyptian influence yet alive with deeply personal human drama. This is not just a tale of magic and monarchy; it’s a moving, often haunting exploration of identity, power, and fate through […]
Ashley Herring Blake’s Dream On, Ramona Riley marks a graceful entry into her brand-new Clover Lake series—a small-town queer romance that weaves emotional depth, creative ambition, and quiet self-discovery into a charming slow-burn narrative. Known for titles like Delilah Green Doesn’t Care and Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date, Blake continues her legacy of writing sapphic stories […]
In her latest psychological thriller, Death Row, bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a disquieting exploration of guilt, perception, and the thin line between dreams and reality. Part of the “Alibis” collection, this short story packs an emotional punch that lingers long after its final revelation. As a reader who has devoured McFadden’s previous works like […]
In her second Vera Boyett thriller, Closer Than You Know, USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb delivers a pulse-pounding, character-driven narrative that builds impressively on the foundation laid in Deeper Than the Dead. Published in 2025, this sophomore entry proves Webb hasn’t lost her touch for crafting tightly-wound psychological thrillers that keep readers frantically turning […]
The Love of Clotilde by Armando Palacio Valdés was originally published in Spanish in 1884. As Valdés’ captivating narrative unfolds, follow the characters as they navigate the intricacies of love and the emotional journey that Clotilde embarks upon. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. […]
In a literary landscape often crowded with profound self-reflection and weighty narratives, Nate Bargatze’s debut book “Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind” arrives like a refreshing glass of sweet tea on a hot Southern day. As one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars, Bargatze translates his deadpan stand-up style into written form with remarkable effectiveness, […]
In Susanna Kwan’s stunning debut novel, “Awake in the Floating City,” we encounter a San Francisco transformed by relentless rain—a city half-drowned, half-abandoned, yet stubbornly persisting beneath layers of green growth and flood waters. Through this waterlogged landscape moves Bo, a stalled artist who has lost her mother to a flood and cannot bring herself […]
Mary Ellen Taylor’s After Paris weaves a captivating narrative that bridges two eras of human resilience—Nazi-occupied Paris in the 1940s and contemporary Virginia. The novel delicately balances the courage of women facing mortality in wartime France with a modern cancer survivor seeking purpose. Taylor’s skillful storytelling creates a seamless connection between these seemingly disparate worlds, […]
In “A Simple Twist of Fate,” April Asher crafts a delightful paranormal romantic comedy that combines supernatural elements with a heartwarming second-chance romance. Set in the whimsical town of Fates Haven, Colorado, this novel delivers a perfect blend of humor, emotion, and magical shenanigans that will captivate fans of paranormal romance. As the latest standalone […]