Thirty years of family secrets threaten Leslie's future in "Under Red Skies" by Samantha Roman. With a stronger mystery, second-chance themes, and plenty of unanswered questions, this Honeybrook High installment kept me intrigued. Read my 3.75-star review and an exclusive guest post from the author, "Why Writing Dead People Can Be Tricky."
Grief, forgiveness, and the search for hope take center stage in Butterflies by Samantha Roman. Discover my 3.75-star review of this emotional, faith-centered family drama about a mother and daughter finding their way through heartbreak.
What if you could stop time but not the consequences? In Time-Stopper: Interludes in Time, James Young blends Washington political intrigue, unexpected humor, and time-bending fantasy into a thought-provoking story about perfection, power, and the choices we make. A four-star review plus a special author Q&A.
Discover Soldier's Joy by M.F. Jones, Book II of The Sentinel Heart Trilogy. This 4.5-star historical supernatural romance blends Civil War history, military trauma, mystery, and love. Includes an exclusive author guest post exploring the real-life inspiration behind the novel.
Discover Delaware Keepers by Dave Tabler, a richly researched history of the lighthouse keepers and families who guarded Delaware's coast.
The Antique Picker's Daughter by Melanie Dugan is a thought-provoking literary novel about youth homelessness, survival, trust, and the uncertain line between protection and exploitation. This four-star review also features a guest post from the author about her flexible approach to outlining.