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"A sweeping and engaging historical romance, Angelina’s Secret has emotion, action, suspense, and above all, an epic and timeless love. Diane Merrill Wigginton delivers the key elements of an enjoyable historical romance. She draws readers in with vivid descriptions of settings and characters, creating the feeling of a period drama on film."

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"Manning considers Austen’s Fanny to be too “insipid” a heroine to inspire reader interest. Thus, she alters the story beginning with Austen’s play scene in Chapter XV...Many try to emulate Austen; not all succeed. Here, Manning triumphs. She has retained Austen’s spirit, while providing a stronger Fanny who will surely win today’s readers."

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A Contrary Wind: a variation on Mansfield Park by Lona Manning

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"Hemingway is firmly in his scenes, skillfully drawing readers into Jane’s world. Jane’s voice is particularly strong. In Hemingway’s hands, she is a living, breathing presence—a vibrant character Austen herself would applaud."

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The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen: Volume II by Collins Hemingway

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"A veteran of more than 25 years on the Philadelphia police force, Norman Carter delivers an interesting memoir detailing the corruption he witnessed during his time as an officer...Carter’s detailed stories, told from the perspective of an insider, make this an interesting read."

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The Long Blue Walk by Norman A. Carter Jr.

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"Daly and four contributors swap stories that are colloquial in tone, but quickly dive into the nitty-gritty of airplane maintenance, the particulars of mission strategy and execution, and other information that aviation and war buffs will eat up."

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Flying and Other Stories from the Old and Bold by John Daly

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"Her writing style is fluid and at times lyrical, her description of northern Germany meticulous and fully immersive, and her knowledge of folklore extensive. But it’s her characters that make this novel so readable. Interesting and emotionally compelling, they are certain to resonate with readers."

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Feast of the Raven by Catherine Spader

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"Schrader, a career diplomat with a PhD in history, delivers a meticulous historical drama full of telling details and dialogue that’s contemporary-feeling without compromising its historical authenticity... readers are sure to find the author’s enthusiasm for Crusade-era history infectious."

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Envoy of Jerusalem: Balian D'Ibelin and the Third Crusade (Balian D'Ibelin and the Kingdom of Jerusalem) by Helena P Schrader

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"...fans of historical thrillers will likely enjoy the story for its bold characterizations and intense action. And casual readers of history may also appreciate the story for how it sheds light on a critical period of antiquity unfamiliar to many."

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The Linen Shawl: A 12th Century English tale of Love and War by John Avery

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"There is a lot to like about L.S. Wood’s book, including learning about the existence of the Abnaki Indians. However, the Abnakis are too generically drawn to satisfy readers’ curiosity about this little-known tribe."

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Chief White Eagle by L. S. Wood

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"At the heart of Good Girl is a thoroughly enjoyable contemporary erotic romance for readers that like their love stories with just a little bit of edge."

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"A compelling look at growing up in Depression-era Harlem and Brooklyn...These are entertaining stories, to be sure. But they also skillfully illustrate how Price’s childhood shaped him."

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The Tinfoil Prince of Harlem by Cyril H. Price

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"Nedelea’s descriptive skill is impressive (one character, for example, is “a short unremarkable blonde with a face like a seal’s.”) Her locales paint a perfect sense of place, with pinpoint specificity of sights, sounds and even smells. And her literary tour of medieval torture devices? Explicit—-and chilling."

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Constant Guests by Patricia Nedelea

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"Zipes’ narrative is engrossing, the writing clear and spare enough to avoid interfering with the brisk plot...Fans of alternative history and thrillers will find Not Just a Game an immensely satisfying read."

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Not Just a Game by Doug Zipes

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“(This) is an accomplished Dickensian morality tale for young adults, set in London in 1834…Dark Against the Sky is an authentic, evocative, and classic portrayal of the human capacity to endure.”

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"In general, Water Tight is readable, while lacking the artful presentation of more accomplished memoirs. It may particularly appeal to readers interested in the Blue Angels – and possibly D.B. Cooper."

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Water Tight by W.T. Nelson

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"Kieran’s esoteric subject suggests a narrow market for the multi-published, English-educated author. For those interested in the topic, however, this is a thorough, detailed history of a rare award."

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The New Zealand Cross: The rarest bravery award in the world by Dr. Brian L Kieran

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"While not as lyrical as some other survivor’s memoirs, such as Elie Wiesel’s, Abe vs. Adolf is as powerful as it gets when Peck describes how hate can pervade a society, enveloping its residents with a toxin as dangerous as the worst of pandemics. It is a worthy addition to the literature of the Holocaust."

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Abe-vs-Adolf: The True Story of Holocaust Survivor Abe Peck by Maya Ross

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"Old-time spy buffs will appreciate the tradecraft and attention to detail, while adventure enthusiasts will enjoy the unique perspective and setting for a WWII story."

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Bodyguard of Deception (World War Two Trilogy) (Volume 1) by Samuel Marquis

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"This is an interesting conceit, but the telling of the story unfortunately does not live up to its early promise. Important questions (e.g. the fate of some of Emma’s family) are left unattended, presumably to be answered in a planned Volume 2. And the failure of some scenes to flow smoothly from one to another sometimes confuses."

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Gone to Texas: Vol. 1 Of New Mexico Gal by Enid E. Haag

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Ex- Rich Girl Tells is the difficult story of a real person who desperately wants to find her place in the world but doesn’t have any of the tools to get there. Thankfully Kami takes life in stride and was brave enough to share her journey with us. There are plenty of opportunities to see yourself in Kami and to learn from her mistakes.

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