“Aftermath: Into the Unknown” by Lena Gibson

As someone who has written a second-in-series novel, I can say from experience it can be a challenge. They have to move the protagonist from point A to point B while providing enough action and character growth to keep things interesting. To do it while creating a book that stands on its own and doesn’t require having read its predecessor is superb writing. … More “Aftermath: Into the Unknown” by Lena Gibson

“Kent and Katcha” by Larry and Rosemary Mild

Lies, secrets, and covert missions are the life of Kent Peter Brukner, an American spy working for a secret intelligence agency based in Virginia. His mission is to infiltrate a Russian Federation Army facility by assuming the identity of Major Anatoli Todorev in “Kent and Katcha: Espionage, Spycraft, Romance” by Larry and Rosemary Mild. As he navigates through the treacherous assignment, Kent is constantly threatened to be exposed or killed. The tension is palpable as he grapples with the daunting task, and his worst fears come true when he is apprehended and transported to Camp Obuchat on a prison bus, putting his life in imminent danger. … More “Kent and Katcha” by Larry and Rosemary Mild

“Control My Night” by Sarah L. Richhelm

In “Control My Night: The Shadow Cages,” talented author Sarah L. Richhelm crafts a gripping urban fantasy that navigates the intense journey of self-discovery through the eyes of Keanna, a naïve young woman forced into a dangerous world involving mobsters and supernatural beings.  She is one of them. Awakening to her identity as a banshee, Keanna must grapple with her devastating scream as it has the power to kill. She must learn how to control it. Things take a dark turn when she is kidnapped by her father’s rival so that she can be used for her powers. … More “Control My Night” by Sarah L. Richhelm

“Two Thousand Miles from Omaha” by S.D. Goldman

Since completing his sentence, Ryan’s life has been a series of drunken one-night stands and forgettable faces. There are plenty of women, but Ryan can’t give them what they want, not when his heart belongs to someone else. His days are spent working a factory job, where he finds comfort in the monotony of routine—anything to prevent him from thinking of her. … More “Two Thousand Miles from Omaha” by S.D. Goldman

“It’s About Time” by Hillary Gauvreau Oat

In “It’s About Time” by Hillary Gauvreau Oat we’re introduced to Bess Parker, a fifty-three-year-old local therapist who lives and works in Connecticut. Life hasn’t been the easiest for Bess considering she’s been divorced twice and neither marriage ended well. She’s done with love and all the nonsense involved with it. She’s fine being single and working in her private therapy practice.

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“The Hummingbird and the Hawk” by Thea Landen

Astute Criminal Defense Attorney Gavin Hennessy always gets what he wants. Between his impeccable skills in the courtroom and the unwavering confidence he exudes, women seem to fall at his feet. When he sets his sights on the newly hired prosecutor, Olivia, he is intoxicated, and his body swells with lust. Though she’s much younger than him, Gavin is not opposed to a challenge, especially if it means getting close to Olivia. The beautiful, young attorney will succumb to his seduction—they always do. … More “The Hummingbird and the Hawk” by Thea Landen

“The Shadows Rise” by Silvia Shaw

“The Shadows Rise” by Silvia Shaw is the second book in the Shadow Makers series. It follows the POV of two main characters working together to save the realm of Rand. Savanna is the Chosen One and a new Mind Walker who can see threads of the future and help guide whichever path is most peaceful. Tempi is a skilled member of the hunter guild in charge of investigating a string of gruesome murders. … More “The Shadows Rise” by Silvia Shaw

“Always Falling Behind” by Beth Gelman

Abigail Farnsworth-Burton throws everything in Little Red, her temperamental car, and heads to Mystic, Connecticut, to claim the mansion a distant relative bequeathed to her in Beth Gelman’s “Always Falling Behind,” a Dazed and Confused steamy romance. For her life, Abigail cannot fathom why anyone would leave a sizable inheritance to such a scatter-brained-underachiever as herself, but she won’t ask questions! Abigail plans to live it up and claim what is rightfully hers. (So long as her ADHD brain allows the hyperfixation of endless hours behind the wheel!) … More “Always Falling Behind” by Beth Gelman