Synopsis: An accidental journey through a magic mirror. A portal to an enchanted land. A mysterious family she never knew she had. Hayden's life is upended with the wonder of Destiny Falls. But it is tainted by the danger that brought her here and that threatens her newfound family. Can Hayden and her sassy sidekick... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Fault Tolerance by Valerie Valdes
Synopsis: From the author of the critically acclaimed Prime Deceptions and Chilling Effect, the hilarious new novel about the adventures of Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra. Nothing wrecks Captain Eva Innocente's vacation plans quite like an anonymous threat to vaporize billions of people. Hundreds of monoliths have suddenly materialized in space, broadcasting the same... Continue Reading →
Meet This Author: Valerie Valdes
Q: When did you first begin writing stories?I wrote my first story when I was in first grade, at the ripe old age of 6. It was about aliens trying to steal the character's skin, and she outwitted them by giving them a piece of colored paper instead. My mom still has it somewhere. For... Continue Reading →
Meet This Author: Carrie Carter
Q: When did you begin to write your first story?I was a big Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew fan in elementary school so in third grade, I started writing short story adventures about a girl being where she shouldn’t be and getting into trouble, just like my book idols. The stories weren’t very good, but... Continue Reading →
Review: A Catered Cat Wedding by Isis Crawford
Synopsis: Sisters Bernie and Libby Simmons run a catering business in their upstate New York town, and they're ready and willing to handle any wedding--even one where the bride and groom have tails . . . Susie Katz is known as the crazy cat lady of Longely, New York, and goes... Continue Reading →
Review: Bells, Spells, and Murders
Synopsis: Someone's spreading deadly holiday cheer through Salem, Mass . . . Lee Barrett has landed her dream job at Salem's WICH-TV. As the new field reporter, she'll be covering events live as they're unfolding. Next on her holiday checklist is an interview with the beloved chairman of a popular walking... Continue Reading →
Review: Feral Attraction by Eileen Watkins
Synopsis: Cat groomer Cassie McGlone tails a killer gone wild over feral felines. . . Cassie's good friend Dawn is part of an organization that's trying to protect a colony of stray cats on the property of a senior condo community in Chadwick, New Jersey. The residents have got their backs up over the cat... Continue Reading →
Review: Goodbye Cruller World by Ginger Bolton
Synopsis: Named after her beloved tabby, Deputy Donut, Emily Westhill's donut shop in small-town Fallingbrook, Wisconsin, is doing so well, she's expanding into catering weddings. But a killer is about to crash the reception . . . Normally, Emily's eyes tend to glaze over when prospective brides go on about their wedding plans. But when... Continue Reading →
Review: Every Dog has His Day
Synopsis: A stray kitten and a rambunctious poodle bring together a small-town bachelor and a single mother in the latest romance set in Bluff Point, Maine. Bluff Point brewery owner Zachary Caine wants nothing to do with commitment. His wild bachelor lifestyle suits him perfectly—until a foster kitten named Chaos makes him a reluctant hero.... Continue Reading →
Review: Mama Graciela’s Secret
Synopsis: Local customers (including stray cats!) come from all over the island to enjoy her secret recipe. But when the Inspector discovers that MamA secretly caters to so many cats and he threatens to close her tiny restaurant, MamA must come up with a plan to save it--and all of the animals she loves. Rating:... Continue Reading →
Review: Cat Zero
Synopsis: Artie Marshall is a scientist. She is perpetually underfunded, relegated to a damp basement, and besieged on all sides by sexist colleagues. Added to that she is immersed in a messy divorce. But she’s never been happier: she recently landed her own lab, based in an eclectic think-tank housed in the leafy suburbs of... Continue Reading →
Review: Highland Promise
Synopsis: Five boys destined to become Highland lairds are fostered together as brothers. Darach, Lachlan, Callum, Gavin and Kerr fight for their clans, for each other, and for their own true loves. When forced to choose between duty and honor… Darach MacKenzie vowed never again to let a woman near his heart after his betrothed... Continue Reading →
Review: Sugar Pine Trail
Synopsis: An unlikely attraction brings comfort, joy and unforgettable romance this holiday season! Librarian Julia Winston is ready to ditch the quiet existence she's been living. She's made a list of new things to experience, but falling for Jamie Caine, her sexy military pilot neighbor, isn't one of them. Julia's looking to conquer life, not... Continue Reading →
Review: Cat Got Your Secrets
Synopsis: Lacy Marie Crocker has settled into a comfortable groove back home in New Orleans, and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, she’s busier than ever running a thriving pet boutique, helping her mother organize the upcoming National Pet Pageant, and untangling her complicated love life. But when delivering a king-sized order of dreidel-shaped... Continue Reading →
Review: Cake Spell Disaster
Synopsis: Mistmoor Point has a new dirty word... poison! Welcome to Mistmoor Point… A small town on a small island where magic is standard practice and witches rule. Felicity Redfern has a lot of jobs. Baker, girlfriend, novice witch... and… worst of all, private investigator. When the mayor's anniversary party goes wrong, disaster happened! 1.... Continue Reading →
Review: The Cat Factory & Other Stories
Synopsis: From a 100,000-year-war, in space to the everyday horrors of loss and aging, the new collection by Tim Newton Anderson will spark your imagination and touch your heart as his characters meet horror with humanity. You will meet: An artist who crafts miniature solar systems Three youngsters in a children’s home... Continue Reading →
Review: Kill All Cats
Synopsis: Ron Black is a 35-year-old night security guard living a moribund existence. Past deeds need to stay buried for him to remain a free man. When the elderly cat lady next-door dies along with her thirty-eight cats, Ron feels the investigative heat from Detectives Moore and Porter. His alibi: “I was at work.”... Continue Reading →
Bulgaria’s Birthday
Bulgaria’s Birthday By Danielle Urban Bulgaria was excited. Today, was his birthday. Who wouldn’t be happy on their birthday? So, many good things happened. Bulgaria got up slowly stretching his front paws then his middle and finally his hind legs. Following the amazing fresh scent of coffee being made, Bulgaria heads... Continue Reading →
Bulgaria’s Birthday
Bulgaria’s Birthday By Danielle Urban Bulgaria was excited. Today, was his birthday. Who wouldn’t be happy on their birthday? So, many good things happened. Bulgaria got up slowly stretching his front paws then his middle and finally his hind legs. Following the amazing fresh scent of coffee being made, Bulgaria heads... Continue Reading →
Bulgaria’s New Year
Bulgaria’s New Year’s Eve By Danielle Urban Bulgaria the black cat was excited. Today was New’s Year Eve. Bulgaria lived in Seattle, Washington. A very big state indeed. There in Seattle, they held huge celebrations of kinds. Seattle was after all, a big city. Bulgaria knew that his owner and his family were planning something... Continue Reading →
The Cat Who Played Post Office by Jilian Jackson Braun
Lilian Jackson Braun, has spun an incredible novel once again! The Cat Who Played Post Office, is about a reporter and his two cats. Mysteries are not always soloved by two legged creatures. In this exciting story, Lilian has her main character and two cats inherit an unexpected mansion. It's a huge adjustment for them... Continue Reading →