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A Gift of Life

by Rachelle Burk

Sam has always been a hero to his son, Noah. When a tragedy happens, Sam becomes a superhero to many others. A Gift of Life: A Story of Organ and Tissue Donation is a unique and meaningful story about a child learning to live with loss, while discovering the powerful, life-saving impact their loved one made through the gift of organ and tissue donation. The sensitive picture book shows how their final gifts change the course of others’ lives, and help their own families find meaning in their los... more

The Sisterhood of Motherhood

by Darla Nagel

As Bethany, the baby sister of the family, steps up to support her sister-in-law and brother through their infertility and cancer diagnosis, she steps into the role of a gestational surrogate. Determined to push herself beyond her comfort zone, Bethany faces a year of medical and legal challenges. She thinks she's prepared for the emotional, physical, and family changes that come with her decision but is soon surprised by shifting family dynamics and even questions her own motivations for surrog... more

The Cross Necklace

by Alan Updyke

In the small town of Walthem, Samuel Urban is known as the people’s judge. Once shown mercy, this magistrate feels obligated to grant unto those brought before him a second chance. Sam’s journey, one of pitfalls and recovery, is something people still talk about. It was the intervention of his predecessor that saved Sam from a penalty that loomed like a noose, determined to claim his young life. But his acquittal stirred resentment in one who, unknowingly to Sam, became his archenemy. His ... more

Self-Destruction in Small Doses

by Tinamarie Cox

Sometimes big things come in little packages. Self-Destruction in Small Doses is a chapbook-length collection of micro poems, with each poem consisting of 150 characters or less. Despite their short length, every poem packs a punch. Cox’s debut chapbook is a small peek into her personal struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. Her constant battle against self-sabotaging behaviors. Each poem advances the journey through a self-destructive cycle she struggles to break free from. ... more

Grandmother Carried Her Pearls

by PatricIa Carney

Set in the last 1970s, Trudy finds herself abandoned at a truck stop by Harold Faust, the attorney who counseled her through a private adoption. The unlikely hero of the story, Mac, a trucker, offers to take Trudy back to Milson, a midwestern city where they both live. The plot doubles back to the prior year finding Trudy full of hope with plans to enroll at the local university.

My Genes Don't Fit

by Amy Jarecki

A deeply poignant novel about the resilience of the human spirit when two women face unforeseen catastrophes. Jane is at the height of her career, confident, fearless, and commanding. Her daughter Meg is loyal, hardworking, and a tad eccentric. Both women consider their lives to be perfectly on-target. Jane will become her company’s CEO. Meg will marry and own a quaint house in a picturesque Midwest town. Perhaps Mr. Right will be the doctor Meg meets on her birthday cruise? Yes. Everythin... more

Expert Criminal Defence Lawyer - Protecting Your Rights and Freedom

by Daniel Wakim Daniel Wakim

When facing criminal charges, having a skilled and experienced criminal defence lawyer is crucial to safeguarding your rights and freedom. Our dedicated legal team specializes in providing robust defence strategies tailored to each client's unique situation. With a proven track record of success in handling a wide range of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. Trust us to navigate the complexities of the l... more

mothers of the projects

by melissa winston

Mothers of the Projects provide an inside perspective on the often-untold stories of the people living in the Henry Horner projects in Chicago, particularly the mothers. It underscores the critical role of community for survival, illustrating how the protagonist, Jamesetta, leans on other women for guidance through her journey of overcoming the pain and achieving triumph. The book captures the highs and lows, emphasizing that the strength of the community is essential for survival.

Great Again

by Bill Day

Jack O’Mally despises liberal elites, fake news media, and everything else that has made America less than what it was. He also harbors a deep-seated prejudice against people of color and foreign immigrants. But this doesn’t mean Jack is a bad guy. Like old Scrooge, he just needs to have his eyes opened to the better side of himself. And who better for the job than Sofia Rivera, a 16-year-old undocumented immigrant drop out with a bad case of “failure to assimilate.” From the sparks of their une... more

The Wishing Well

by Bekezela Broscius

Twelve-year-old Lorraine learns that the rent for her cottage is going to double, even though her mama is two months behind in payments. Lorraine goes to the wishing well in her Zimbabwean town and wishes they wouldn’t be evicted and that her estranged father would come into her life to help. When Mama loses her job as a market vendor, Lorraine begins the search for her dad. Lorraine’s search is interrupted when a strange man starts following her around town. She keeps the stalker a secret, a... more

Something About Lizzy

by Robin Elizabeth Kobayashi

Derbyshire, England, Summer 1826. In this highly immersive sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Sofia-Elisabete, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Colonel Fitzwilliam, is initiated into the idyllic, genteel world of her cousin-in-law, Elizabeth Darcy, mistress of Pemberley and mother of five. Lizzy, as she prefers to be called by her intimates, seems happily established in domestic country life and, naturally, still in love with Mr. Darcy. With beguiling candor,... more

Killing the Bordens

by C. Cree

Did Lizzie Borden really murder her parents? On the morning of August 4, 1892, Abby and Andrew Borden were brutally murdered in their home just a few steps from passersby on busy Second Street. No trace of the killer or killers was found. There were suspects, though. The daughters, Emma and Lizzie Borden, were suddenly wealthy women. Lizzie and the Borden family maid, Bridget, had both been home at the time of the murders but swore they saw nothing. Uncle John had stayed, unexpectedly, ... more

Yuki Star of the Sea

by Don Bluth

Yuki, star of the sea, is a delightful story of a little whale who loves adventure. Who always gets in trouble. Against mama Orca’s warnings, he swims too close to the shore where he is captured and taken into a world of entertainment. There he does tricks in a tank in Mexico. Hundreds of people buy tickets to see this fabulous little whale. Hollywood cashes in on Yuki’s popularity and contracts him to play a part in a film about a whale who is homesick and longs to go home. So well does Yuki pl... more

Dojo Dilemmas

by Joseph Cucci

“Where’s your loyalty?” By the time Nolan was twenty-three he had given over a decade of his life to the martial arts. He exists in a world where he is forced to grapple with the day-to-day trials of moving from adolescence to adulthood and his certifiable karate instructor, who looks to control his life both inside and outside the dojo.

Venator: Roman Equestrian I

by A.M. Swink

Britannia, AD 59. Decimus is a long-serving senior centurion who dreams of retirement in Rome. Luciana is a Cornovii princess devoted to the freedom and survival of her tribe. Connected only by a passion for horsemanship, the pair could not be more ill-matched. After a deadly conflict thrusts these enemies together, each is determined to fight their desires and triumph over the other. Who will ultimately control the other's heart? But Decimus and Luciana are not the only ones on the hunt f... more

Destiny Rides Shotgun

by Duane Eastman

Synopsis of Destiny Rides Shotgun by Duane Eastman

Duane [20], an aspiring traveler, embraces the flow of freakish events that deliver him to Europe in the early 1970s. He meets Scott [23], the adult in the room, and Dave [20], the silent type, in Amsterdam. The events that occur during their journey from Amsterdam to Kabul, Afghanistan are too remarkable to be exp... more

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