Janet Rich Edwards’s debut novel Canticle transports readers to thirteenth-century Bruges, where mysticism collides with institutional power in a luminous meditation on faith, female autonomy, and the dangerous act of seeking God without permission. This is historical fiction that breathes with quiet urgency, exploring a world where scripture in one’s mother tongue could cost a […]
Royal Caleva Raul by Nancy Herkness Genre: Romance / Royalty ISBN: 9781960835062 Print Length: 389 pages Amazon Reviewed by Tara Peck A gripping spicy romance about Caleva’s devilishly handsome prince and the royal family’s pilot as they team up to find a stolen Calevan dragon After Raul faints at a prestigious ceremony, Raul’s father, King […]
Ogallala by Eric Eichhorn Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9798891328747 Print Length: 258 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Grace Okubo A darkly funny road trip into the quiet collapse of a man who should have stayed home What trouble we’d save ourselves if we just enjoyed the moments we have without seeking answers […]
Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry on September 6, 2017 Genres: Fiction / Psychological Pages: 258 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads Meet Noah—an A-honor roll student, award-winning swimmer, and small-town star destined for greatness. There weren’t any signs that something was wrong until the day he confesses to molesting little girls during swim team practice. […]
Alex Aster’s fourth installment, Crowntide, in the Lightlark Saga plunges readers into uncharted territory—literally. After the groundbreaking events of Lightlark, Nightbane, and Skyshade, Crowntide hurls protagonist Isla Crown into a ruined otherworld where the stakes have never been higher and the cost of survival demands everything she holds dear. This penultimate entry transforms the series […]
The Best Books We Read in 2025 by Joe Walters & the IBR Staff Millions of books were published in 2025. That’s not an exaggeration. With the explosion of print-on-demand publishing, it’s been about 4-million titles for both of the last two years. 2025’s not over yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it ended […]
Moonlight Sin by Morgan Mourne Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Horror ISBN: 9781966516040 Print Length: 402 pages Amazon Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka A well-crafted déjà vu—gritty, witty, and full of heart Morgan Mourne’s Moonlight Sin takes readers into the grimy underbelly of 1980s Hollywood—a city of neon lights, dive bars, and quiet desperation. Private […]
Lana Ferguson returns to her paranormal romance roots with The Mating Game, delivering a story that transforms what could have been a straightforward shifter romance into something far more emotionally resonant. This second installment following The Fake Mate proves Ferguson has mastered the delicate balance between steamy supernatural chemistry and genuine emotional depth, though not […]
The Amalfi Secret by Dean Reineking and Catherine Reineking I received a copy of this book from the authors in exchange for my honest opinion. Synopsis: When Gabe Roslo arrives in Amalfi, Italy, a long-awaited reunion with his grandparents takes a tragic turn. His beloved grandfather is dead—and a cryptic diary left behind is Gabe’s […]
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly challenge hosted by That Artsy Girl. This week is a freebie, so I’ve decided to share my top 10 books on my to-be-read list. These are books that I started but never finished… Read More The post Top Ten Tuesday – 10 To-Be-Read Books appeared first on She […]