For the Love of Laura Beth by Aubrey Wynne The Korean War destroyed their plans, but the battle at home may shatter their hearts... Laura Beth Walters fell in love with Joe McCall when she was six years old. Now she is counting the days until Joey graduates from college so they can marry and begin their life together. But the Korean War rips their neatly laid plans to shreds. Instead of a college fraternity, Joey joins a platoon. Laura Beth trades a traditional wedding for a quick trip to … [Read more...]
Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese
Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese Montreal, 1951. Rebecca Wiseman, 18 years old, from a Catholic-Jewish family, lives with her working-class parents. At a local dance, she briefly meets a handsome young man, but has little hope of seeing him again. When Sol Gottesman tracks her down and asks her on a date, her joy mingles with disbelief when she learns he is the son of a wealthy businessman. Sol takes her in a chauffeured Rolls-Royce to the most expensive restaurant in the city, … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Faye Hall
Author Bio: Come on a journey with me through 19th century North Queensland, Australia and explore the passions and hardships of unique characters. There is corruption, deceit and murder, as well as cattle rustlers, slave traders and hell fire clubs. Explore townships of Jarvisfield and Inkerman, as well as Ravenswood and Bowen. One book even incorporates my great grandmothers cattle station 'Inkerman Downs Station'. As well as an author, I am also the most spoilt wife in the world, and a … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Jean M. Grant
Author Bio: I am a scientist and a mom. I currently reside in New England and draw from my interests in history, science, the outdoors, and my family for inspiration. I write historical and contemporary romances and women's fiction. I enjoy writing non-fiction articles for family-oriented travel magazines and aspire to write children’s books while continuing to write novels. When I finally got to visit Scotland, it was nothing short of breathtaking. I enjoy working in my flower gardens, … [Read more...]
Boxes For Beds by Maryann Miller
Boxes For Beds by Maryann Miller In 1961 the mob still ruled Hot Springs, Arkansas and had Sheriff Bates under their thumb. When babies are being kidnapped in nearby Pine Hollow, Bates has to put this case to bed before the bosses come down from Chicago. They don't need the heat of a major investigation that could involve the feds. Who is taking the babies? Is the current case connected to the disappearance of babies 25 years ago? In a desperate move to solve the case before the FBI has to … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Ewa Dodd
Author Bio: I am Polish by origin, but have lived in London all my life. I've always loved reading - I was a real book nerd as a child and spent many a half term in the kids' corner of Waterstone's making my way through the shelves. (My dad was a bookseller and I was allowed two new books a week, provided I was on my best behaviour.) I always secretly dreamt of writing my own book, and as I grew older I became fascinated by modern Polish history, so I decided that's what I wanted to focus on in … [Read more...]
Twin Time by Olga Werby
Twin Time by Olga Werby Alex and Sasha are twin sisters, physically identical down to their freckles. But the resemblance is only skin deep—Sasha is profoundly autistic, while Alex is not. Sasha can’t communicate and acts bizarrely, and the family revolves around her and her intense needs. Yet the aged, wealthy, and mysterious Aunt Nana seems to have a particular interest in both girls. Offering a helping hand, she encourages the family to move to San Francisco to be near her. And when the … [Read more...]
A Master Passion by Juliet Waldron
A Master Passion by Juliet Waldron A MASTER PASSION is the story of the marriage of our brilliant first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and his wife, Elizabeth Schuyler. It begins with a whirlwind Revolutionary War courtship at Washington’s headquarters. Conflict, however, is built into this marriage. “...And hence one Master Passion in the breast Like Aaron's serpent, swallows up all the rest..." Betsy's passion is Alexander. Hamilton adores his wife and children, but, … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Glen T. Hierlmeier
Author Bio: Glen Thomas Hierlmeier is a graduate of the United Sates Air Force Academy, and has an MBA from The University of Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Air Force, where he helped develop the Manned Orbiting Laboratory and the F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, and gained a deep interest in world affairs and warfare. He subsequently completed a career as a banker and real estate executive, serving as President and CEO of various companies for over thirty years before retiring in 2009. … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Paula Wynne
Author Bio: I'm an award-winning entrepreneur who day-dreams up new plots while walking through the Andalusian countryside with my springer spaniel, Dexter. The Grotto’s Secret, is my début novel after two best-selling business books, Create A Successful Website and Pimp My Site. My life-long dream to be a novelist has come true thirty-five years after I first decided I would be one. Harbouring a near-obsessive love of learning the craft of writing, I have been scribbling down the stories in … [Read more...]
