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Promise to a Guardian Angel

by Karin A. Todd

Not Breaking His Promise to a Guardian Angel Authors bring forth a riveting story that keeps readers guessing what happens next For readers who enjoy a good story packed with action, mystery, love, and surprises, this Promise to a Guardian Angel will grip the hearts of readers everywhere. Authors Ronald Freed and Karin A. Todd love to intrigue and thrill readers of all ages and in Promise to a Guardian Angel, they will keep readers guessing all the way to the end — and will take them by s... more

The Story of Alex Taylor

by Tony Rosenberg

In "The Story of Alex Taylor," immerse yourself in the remarkable odyssey of Alex, whose life takes an unexpected turn after an unforeseen tragedy.. This captivating narrative explores the depths of the human spirit as Alex faces adversity with unwavering determination and resilience. Discover the unbreakable bonds that form with family and friends, the profound moments of self-discovery, and the inspiring journey from survivor to advocate. As you follow Alex's path of healing and self-discov... more

FLAMMA

by Bruce Mitchell

The Circus Maximus, Rome, AD54. Veteran gladiator Flamma has a trident at his neck, but his Nubian opponent disobeys Emperor Nero’s command, and spares his life. That night, Flamma returns the favour and cuts the Nubian down from the cross. Everyone knows you don’t mess with Nero. The gladiators must escape Italy while they’re still in one piece. The duo becomes a trio when Dimitra, runaway Spartan slave and woman-warrior, joins them on an epic journey across the known world. Each is haun... more

Club Bamboo

by B. Anthony

"In South Georgia, 1977, beyond the bright lights of Atlanta, where darkness meets light, is Club Bamboo. Best friends built the place for live entertainment, accented with Georgia bamboo and featuring a fireplace, bar, and bedrooms. Club Bamboo is the pulse of South Georgia, and Raw—Ready and Willing—often rules the stage. The band consists of Vincent “Fingers” on guitar. Charles, better known as Dr. Thump, plays bass. Sam “Pony Boy” is on drums, and Amos—Mr. Velvet—is lead singer, along wit... more

The Fallen Woman's Daughter

by Michelle Cox

When eight-year-old Nora arrives at the Park Ridge School for Girls in 1932, she is sure there’s been some mistake. She can’t imagine why she and her little sister, Patsy, were torn from their mother and then subjected to the cruel whims of the house matron, Mrs. Morris. When their mother fails to rescue them week after week—and Mrs. Morris drops hints that their mother may be a “fallen woman”—Nora begins to doubt they will ever see her again.

Nine ye... more

The Starlet in Cabin Number Seven

by Chrysteen Braun

Return to picturesque 1980s Lake Arrowhead, California where another cozy cabin sheltered amongst the sweeping pine-lined vistas holds a long-buried secret, waiting to be divulged.

In this third installment of The Guest Book Trilogy, a young Annie Parker is struggling to overcome her grief over the recent loss of her sister, when a childhood friend unexpectedly turns up seeking refuge from an ill-fated marriage. It would have been easy for Annie to sink deeper into sadness,... more

Scribbles from the Middling Cat

by R.S. Vern

“An engaging work of fiction that appeals to readers of all ages by offering a unique perspective on life and the human experience, as seen through the eyes of a curious and introspective middling cat.”

Following the delightful, illustrated book collection “Haee and the Other Middlings”, R.S. Vern continues with a collection of interrelated entries written through the eyes of its main cat protagonist, Haee.

These scribbles are an introspection of ... more

The Heart of Annie

by J.S. Foote

The Varieties of Religious Experience

by stephen tobias

OK, here’s the deal. A large robust crow has found a choice spot hanging around a homeless guy who’s caging handouts by Seattle’s Montlake Bridge. When the homeless guy discards a can of Vienna Sausages, the crow, gluttonous as always, gets his beak caught in the half opened can. Desperate to free himself, the crow begins to bang the can against the cement and the repeated shocks to its head, brings back the shocking realization that he has lived before. Henry has always considered himself a ma... more

High Jack de Conqueror: Original (Circa 2222) Edition

by Whit Frazier

High Jack de Conqueror traverses the political development of the United States and the world in the years following the volatile cultural and political skirmishes of the 2020s and 2030s. Beginning with the murder of Lena Powers, America’s transformative Black female president, events unfold that reveal deep blemishes on the soul of the country as well as revealing cultural aspects of the people that could possibly work towards repairing and healing the nation amidst environmental, political and... more

Goodbye Woodstock: The Last Reunion

by M.H. Sullivan

It is 50 years after Woodstock and the Love & Peace Commune in southwestern Oregon is planning its annual end-of-summer Woodstock Reunion weekend. Former hippie residents of the commune are already arriving in their tie-dye granny dresses and bell-bottom jeans. They’re expecting to enjoy 3 days of peace & music, organized by Ceil’s partner, Sky, who intends to recreate the 1969 Woodstock Festival playlist. With his cancer no longer in remission, this may be Sky’s last reunio... more

The Angle of Vanishing Stability

by Sally Lee Stewart

A vessel can heel to one side, but at a certain point, it will no longer balance above water—and it capsizes. This is the angle of vanishing stability.  Thea West, a Northern Californian teenager growing up in the late sixties and early seventies, is one of five daughters trying to stay afloat amid the psychologically catastrophic dynamic between her parents—a covert and commanding mother and an ocean-yachtsman father. A talented sailor and businessman, Mr. West suffers from crippling alcoholism... more

Saint Richard Parker

by Merlin Franco

Ace businessman, writer, and investigative journalist Richard Parker loses his job when he exposes the CEO of his newspaper as a beef exporter. Accused of misconduct and forced to dissolve his company, he retreats to his wretched little village.

Attempting to resuscitate his life, Richard realizes that attaining enlightenment is his calling.

What holds him back?

Well, he does not know if spirituality or sexuality comes first. He must also avoid the at... more

The Stone Cutter: A novel of Petra in Ancient Arabia

by Brock Meier

A young sculptor enters the fast-track of the art world in Petra (ancient Arabia), but family secrets of death and abandonment leave an ache for belonging. His progress is entangled in the arms of a brilliant songstress and a devastating injury deals the final blow to his ambitions. His quest to resurrect his ruined career takes him to the very ends of the earth, seeking a mysterious and powerful object buried beneath centuries of myth. The quest’s price?…more than he can possibly imagine. His l... more

Frank's Shadow

by Doug McIntyre

We leave shadows, not footprints. Newlywed Danny McKenna’s honeymoon ends abruptly when he learns his father has died, uncannily, on the same day as his hero, Frank Sinatra. Returning home to his knotty Irish American family, Danny is confronted with a painful truth—while he knows everything about the famous singer, his own father is a mystery. Tasked with giving a eulogy for a man he hardly knows, Danny sets out to uncover his dad’s past—an immigrant’s tale of mid-twentieth-century America an... more

Flight of the Monarchs

by M. H. Reardon

When Jeremy Hill returns to his hometown of Pacific Grove, California, in the summer of 1967, the small town is gripped with curiosity. Having disappeared for eleven years following the tragic night he was found standing over his abusive father’s dead body, knife in hand, Jeremy sparks a rush of memories, longings, and regrets for Celia, his childhood best friend, and three of their early classmates. What follows is a summer of reconnections and self-discovery amid the cultural revolution of a c... more

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