Summer and Leo would do anything for each other. Inspired by the way each has had to carve her place in a hostile and unforgiving world, and united by the call of the open road, they travel around sunny California in Summer’s tricked-out Land Cruiser. It’s not a glamorous life, but it gives them the… Continue reading You Can Trust Me, Wendy Heard
Girl in Pieces, Kathleen Glasgow
Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she’s already lost more than most people do in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget. The broken glass washes away the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. You don’t have to think about your father and the river. Your best friend, who is gone forever.… Continue reading Girl in Pieces, Kathleen Glasgow
Missing Pieces, Heather Gudenkauf
Sarah Quinlan's husband, Jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. For years Jack has avoided returning home, but when his beloved aunt Julia is in an accident, Jack and… Continue reading Missing Pieces, Heather Gudenkauf
The Woman Inside, M.T. Evardsson
Bill Olsson, recently widowed, is desperate to provide for his daughter, Sally. Struggling to pay rent, he welcomes a lodger into their home: Karla, a law student and aspiring judge, who works as a housekeeper to make ends meet. Her clients are the Rytters, an incredibly wealthy couple who hide behind closed doors. The wife… Continue reading The Woman Inside, M.T. Evardsson
The Road to Dalton, Shannon Bowring
In most small towns, the private is also public. In the town of Dalton, one local makes an unthinkable decision that leaves the community reeling. In the aftermath, their problems, both small and large, reveal a deeper understanding of the lives of their neighbors, and remind us all that no one is exactly who we… Continue reading The Road to Dalton, Shannon Bowring
Blog Tour Review: Don’t Ask if I’m Okay, Jessica Kara
Title: Don’t Ask If I’m OkayAuthor: Jessica Kara Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Publishing Date: May 16, 2023 Heartfelt and bittersweet, this coming-of age story explores the tender space of healing where grief meets loveA year ago, Gage survived a car accident that killed his best friend, Hunter. Without the person who always brought out the… Continue reading Blog Tour Review: Don’t Ask if I’m Okay, Jessica Kara
Annie’s Apple, John A. Heldt
Six years after emerging from a fountain of youth, siblings Bill, Paul, and Annie Carpenter, time travelers from 2022, make their way in 1911.In New York, Bill and wife Cassie finish a year as educators and struggle to start a family, while Annie tries her hand as a society reporter. In Arizona, Paul and Andy… Continue reading Annie’s Apple, John A. Heldt
Cherry Brandy, LJ Evans
Forbidden is another word for having everything to lose. A quirky rock star and her fierce Secret Service agent fight a forbidden attraction while on the run. As the Vice President’s daughter and his current assignment, Leya Singh is completely off-limits. Special Agent Holden Kent refuses to let his desire for The Painted Daisies singer and sitar player cost… Continue reading Cherry Brandy, LJ Evans
Blog Tour Review: Sunbolt, Intisar Khanani
Title: SunboltAuthor: Intisar KhananiPublisher: Purple Monkey PressLength: 152 PagesGenre: Fantasy The winding streets and narrow alleys of Karolene hide many secrets, and Hitomi is one of them. Orphaned at a young age, Hitomi has learned to hide her magical aptitude and who her parents really were. Most of all, she must conceal her role in… Continue reading Blog Tour Review: Sunbolt, Intisar Khanani
Blog Tour Review: If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come, Jen St. Jude
Title: If Tomorrow Doesn't ComeAuthor: Jen St. JudeGenre: Young Adult, Queer, LGBT, Romance, Science Fiction Length: 416 Pages Published: May 9th, 2023 We Are Okay meets They Both Die at the End in this YA debut about queer first love and mental health at the end of the world-and the importance of saving yourself, no… Continue reading Blog Tour Review: If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come, Jen St. Jude
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