The Sinister Heart of Small-Town America In the eerie landscape of American gothic literature, Yvonne Battle-Felton’s “Curdle Creek” emerges as a haunting new voice. This fever dream of a novel plunges readers into a warped vision of small-town life, where age-old traditions mask unspeakable horrors. Battle-Felton weaves a mesmerizing tale that defies easy categorization, blending […]
Month: October 2024

Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads This book is a loose retelling of The Grinch, delivered in Quinn’s signature witty, fun, and spicy style. I absolutely loved the enemies-to-lovers trope and couldn’t get enough of these characters! Storee Taylor gets called to help her aunt, who lives in a town that celebrates Christmas year-round! She […]
Inferno’s Heir by Tiffany Wang
A Crown Forged in Flames In the realm of young adult fantasy, few tales burn as brightly as Tiffany Wang’s electrifying debut, “Inferno’s Heir.” With the intensity of a raging inferno and the unpredictability of a storm-tossed sea, this novel plunges readers into a world where elemental magic and political intrigue collide in a dazzling […]
Book Review: Fathers and Fugitives

Fathers and Fugitives by S.J. Naudé Genre: Literary / Black & African American ISBN: 9798889660392 Print Length: 224 pages Publisher: Europa Editions Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff A moving life story that showcases the complexity of human connection Daniel is a South African journalist living in London. Like many, he […]
American Rapture by C.J. Leede
In the heartland of America, where faith runs as deep as the roots of the corn, a storm is brewing. Not just any storm, but one that will test the very foundations of belief, morality, and the human spirit. C.J. Leede’s “American Rapture” is a fever dream of an apocalyptic novel that sears itself into […]
A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber
As the holiday season approaches, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a cozy Christmas novel to get into the festive spirit. Debbie Macomber, the queen of heartwarming holiday fiction, delivers yet another delightful yuletide treat with her latest offering, “A Christmas Duet.” This enchanting story serves up a perfect blend of romance, self-discovery, and […]
Older by Jennifer Hartmann

Older by Jennifer Hartmann on April 3, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Coming of Age, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Small Town & Rural Pages: 436 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Falling for you has been the easiest thing I’ve ever done. Everything else? Painful. Torturous. Difficult […]

Synopsis: Step back in time for a classic experience with “The Ultimate Baby Boomer Word Search Large Print.” This nostalgic large-print word search book features amusing historical facts and timeless fashion trends, sure to bring back cherished childhood memories. Your Time Machine is Ready to Go! Favorite Lines: Because this is a word search book, I thought I would share a […]
A Fairytale Ending… Or Is It? Once upon a time, in a world where magic and curses were as real as the air we breathe, a girl named Evangeline Fox fell in love with a boy who was more myth than man. Little did she know that her quest for happily ever after would lead […]
Have you ever found yourself falling for someone you know you shouldn’t trust? Someone who’s broken your heart before, but still manages to make it skip a beat every time they’re near? If so, you’ll find a kindred spirit in Evangeline Fox, the protagonist of Stephanie Garber’s captivating new novel, “The Ballad of Never After.” […]