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River of AshesAlexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor(St. Benedict, #1)Published by: Vesuvian BooksPublication date: August 2nd 2022Genres: Adult, Psychological Thriller “A psychological portrait akin to Lord of the Flies.” ~Midwest Book Review SOME TRUTHS ARE BETTER KEPT SECRET. SOME SECRETS ARE BETTER OFF DEAD. ALONG THE BANKS OF THE BOGUE FALAYA RIVER, sits the abandoned St. … Read moreRiver of Ashes by Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor

Shadowed HorizonsReily Garrett(The Guardians, #1)Publication date: May 13th 2022Genres: Adult, Horror, Paranormal Fate can have many paths. Which would you choose? Kiera’s capacity to face death stems from training, begun when old enough to wield a knife. Befriended by wolves and raised by a group of psychic men sworn to protect humanity, she now faces … Read moreShadowed Horizons by Reily Garrett 

Mermaid of ParisJincey Lumpkin(Mermaid of Venice, #4)Publication date: May 16th 2022Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance The latest action-packed installment in the Mermaid of Venice series finds Gia Acquaviva, the world’s most famous mermaid, reconnecting with a mysterious man from her past. Will he punish Gia and get the revenge he deserves––or will they fall in love … Read more Mermaid of Paris by Jincey Lumpkin

The Memory Keeper of KyivErin LittekenPublication date: May 16th 2022Genres: Literary Fiction Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Beekeeper of Aleppo. “A powerfully moving debut . . . Ukraine’s tragic history painfully echoes its current crisis, and on every page the Ukrainian spirit shines out, unbowed, unbent and unbroken. This is … Read moreThe Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken 

The Irish WandersShannon O’Gorman(Rose Hawthorne, #2)Publication date: March 16th 2022Genres: Adult, Cozy Mystery Rose Hawthorne is a celebrity author in her early seventies, who dislikes the spotlight but has a penchant for Hermes scarfs, round violet sunglasses, and old colonial hotels. One day, she receives a strange letter asking her to visit Newgrange, Ireland and … Read moreThe Irish Wanders by Shannon O’Gorman

Pura VidaJim UtslerPublication date: April 26th 2022Genres: Adult, Mystery Detroit homicide detective Jacob Miller has been accused of many things, but being smart isn’t one of them. The murder of drug dealer Willy is proof enough, but not covering it up is even worse. So why would he think that stealing a fellow inmate’s hidden … Read morePura Vida by Jim Utsler