There is no innovation that will ever spring from the minds of men that will not eventually be used for slaughter and control. Tevanne City just barely survived the most recent disaster, and with everyone (at least for now) safe, Sancia and her friends focus on breaking up the monopoly on scrivings (magical writings). Which… Continue reading Shorefall – Robert Jackson Bennett
The Great Alone – Kristin Hannah
★★★★★ Books are the mile markers of my life. Some people have family photos or home movies to record their past. I’ve got books. Characters. For as long as I can remember, books have been my safe place. Thirteen-year-old Leni is living in a desperate situation. Her father, Ernt Allbright, is back from the war but… Continue reading The Great Alone – Kristin Hannah
Adventures in Opting Out – Cait Flanders
No two paths are the same, just as no two people are the same. Cait Flanders has taken a path less traveled by - she had a traditional job and direction in life...but she just felt increasingly out of place. So, she began to wonder...what happens if she opts out? If she doesn't work a… Continue reading Adventures in Opting Out – Cait Flanders
The Ancestor – Danielle Trussoni
Every family has its secrets but nothing reveals the truth like DNA. Alberta "Bert" Monte has lived her entire life in the States. She's never truly been poor but at the same time, life is often a struggle for her. When she gets a notification of a mysterious inheritance...she's understandably confused, and intrigued. Turns out, she's… Continue reading The Ancestor – Danielle Trussoni
It Only Happens in the Movies – Holly Bourne
Audrey has sworn off romance - and NO not in a "totally swears it off but is secretly looking for love" - she actually means it. She's just gone through her first breakup, she's seen her parent's divorce, she's read all the books and watched all the movies. She knows every possible romance plot there… Continue reading It Only Happens in the Movies – Holly Bourne
Five Ways to Fall Out of Love – Emily Martin
Webster Casey was the dreamy boy next door and Aubrey Cash fell for him from the moment she set eyes on him. Her parents' marriage may be crumbling but those secret moments with Webster made her believe that love really was possible. But then…he stands her up during homecoming and when she confronts him at… Continue reading Five Ways to Fall Out of Love – Emily Martin
Red Hands – Christopher Golden
A lovely little family is enjoying the local Fourth of July Parade when the unthinkable happens. A crazed man goes on a murder spree and what's even crazier is that everyone he touches - dies. Like literally drops to the ground and dies. Maeve watches her father get run down by the crazed man's car… Continue reading Red Hands – Christopher Golden
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie – Marie Benedict
But really, how dangerous could one dance be? Agatha Christie was a young woman when she met, fell in love with and eventually married Archibald Christie. It was a whirlwind magical romance and Agatha was over the moon. "You've got to marry me, Agatha. You simply must." And, at first, her marriage went along beautifully...but… Continue reading The Mystery of Mrs. Christie – Marie Benedict
Black Widows – Cate Quinn
Everybody loved Blake. Except his wives. Blake Nelson, found murdered by the creek bed. He is survived by Mrs. Rachel Nelson. And Mrs. Emily Nelson. And Mrs. Tina Nelson. That's right - he was survived by all three of his wives. The four of them live on an isolated homestead, and no one else is even… Continue reading Black Widows – Cate Quinn
Dogs Will Be Dogs – Erika Sargent
It wasn't until I was twenty-five that my dream of becoming a dog mom came true. Erika has always wanted a dog but the stars never aligned until she was in her twenties. But once she picked up her Husky mix, Darcy, from the shelter, life was forever changed. She has filled a void in my life… Continue reading Dogs Will Be Dogs – Erika Sargent
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