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Overview

Redemption isn’t given. It’s fought for. 

After years of violence, Solomon leaves the brutal backdrop of New York and its underworld to find peace in California where he settles for the quiet life of a gardener defined by routine, restraint, and a fragile kind of peace that had alluded him. Having been a former child soldier, mercenary, and hit man, he is determined to put his past behind him. But as violence erupts on the grounds he tends, his hard-won tranquility shatters when he encounters a young boy named Gaby whose life is in danger.

Protecting the child pulls Solomon back into a world he swore he’d buried. As they set out on an unexpected journey, hunted by men who will stop at nothing to get what they want, Solomon must confront not only the threat closing in but the darkness he carries within.

Propulsive and deeply human, Laws of Solomon is a story of redemption, found family, and the cost of choosing compassion in a brutal world. In saving Gaby, Solomon may finally discover whether peace is something a man like him can earn—or something he must sacrifice everything to protect.

Eriq La Salle brings readers into the world of his acclaimed Martyr Maker series with this standalone novel—the perfect entry point for readers new to La Salle’s writing.

Review

Protecting the child pulls Solomon back into a world he swore he’d buried. As they set out on an unexpected journey, hunted by men who will stop at nothing to get what they want, Solomon must confront not only the threat closing in but the darkness he carries within.

Well! Eriq is one talented person…actor, writer, narrator…and I am sure there is so much more!

This book takes you on an emotional ride! But let me tell you, Solomon is one complex character. He will kill you in a heartbeat, he has a terrible past, but he will NOT leave a child behind. And this child steals a piece of his heart. I loved the emotions this story created!

I could listen to Eriq La Salle narrate anything. You talk about excellent. Of course, I love it when an author narrates their own work. But this man’s voice is so smooth!

Need an emotional thriller to send you into the weekend….THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

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From BESTSELLING, AWARD-WINNING author Nina LaCour comes a GORGEOUS FAMILY STORY about self-discovery and love in all forms, inspired by the author’s Creole roots 

New Orleans, 1944. Odette has always been one of the Honore sisters, glamorous and admired in their Creole community. But while Odette’s older sisters are content to be wives and mothers, Odette has always wanted something else. It is only with her beloved cousin, Delphine, that Odette can tell her secret: she is in love with a woman, and she longs to be an artist. Delphine has a secret lover, too, a white man. In the hidden garden they’ve discovered, Odette and Delphine can dream of futures full of passion and freedom.

But five years later, Odette’s life is nothing like what she’d planned. She’s a widowed mother, living in Los Angeles, and she and Delphine, who is passing as white, have spiraled away from each other. When Delphine reaches a breaking point, Odette must make a shattering choice to try to hold her family together.

Profound and expansive, a story of love and longing, art and motherhood, friendship and desire, Meet Me in the Garden is a decades-spanning tour de force, inspired by the author’s family and tracing the history of the Great Migration.

Review

Odette’s life is nothing like what she’d planned. She’s a widowed mother, living in Los Angeles, and she and Delphine, who is passing as white, have spiraled away from each other. When Delphine reaches a breaking point, Odette must make a shattering choice to try to hold her family together.

Odette is one strong woman. She struggles with her own identity and her love for someone forbidden. But her strength to keep her family together never wavers. She gets stronger with every twist in her life. And believe me, she has a lot of issues thrown at her! I enjoyed how she took every struggle and met it head on!

This is a beautifully written story. I did feel it was a bit too long. But these characters and their situations stay with you! This is a story about life, love and family.

Angel Pean is the narrator of this wonderful story. She did an excellent job.

Need an expansive love story…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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In a world of burning books, one woman will risk everything to keep stories alive.

Berlin, 1933. The vibrant cultural heart of Germany is darkening under the shadow of the Nazi regime. For Helene Nathan, one of the first female librarians at a prestigious German library, the books she cherishes are no longer just sources of knowledge–they are targets. As the government begins its systematic purge of literature, compiling lists of “forbidden” works and orchestrating public book burnings, Helene realizes she cannot stand by as her world turns to ash.

Determined to resist the encroaching tyranny, Helene and her colleagues embark on a perilous mission of secretly collecting and hiding the very books slated for destruction. It’s a dangerous act of defiance in a city where every neighbor could be an informant and the Gestapo are a constant, looming threat. Her quiet rebellion is especially complicated by the fact that Helene is half-Jewish, and Rudolf Kummer, a ruthless Nazi official, seemingly has a personal vendetta against her.

As the stakes escalate and friends and neighbors begin to disappear, Helene must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice. Her fight is not just for the pages she saves, but for the very soul of her country and the freedom to think.

Based on the heroic true stories of librarians who fought back, Library of Forbidden Books is a gripping tale of courage, the profound power of literature as resistance, and one woman’s struggle to preserve humanity in the face of absolute evil.

Review

Berlin, 1933. The vibrant cultural heart of Germany is darkening under the shadow of the Nazi regime. For Helene Nathan, one of the first female librarians at a prestigious German library, the books she cherishes are no longer just sources of knowledge–they are targets. As the government begins its systematic purge of literature, compiling lists of “forbidden” works and orchestrating public book burnings, Helene realizes she cannot stand by as her world turns to ash.

I enjoy a tale based on true facts. And with the strong female lead of Helene, you cannot go wrong with this one. It is full of drama and it relates to the world today. But, I did feel it was full of needless information.

I love this author. My favorite book by him is The Teacher of Warsaw.

Kathleen Gati narrates this wonderful historical fiction novel. She does a good job. She may be a bit overly dramatic in places but enjoyable nonetheless!

Need a story that may teach you a thing or two…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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What if your own family history turns out to be a terrifying lie? Every family has its story, and this one’s deadly. Two sisters. One secret. And a race against time to find the explosive truth in this twisty and captivating thriller by USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan.

The sole survivors of the fiery plane crash that killed their parents, Eliza Ramsey and her sister Bea share an unbreakable bond. But now, on the eleventh anniversary of the tragedy, Bea fails to retrieve her pre-teen daughter from a sleepover at Eliza’s.

Eliza knows her sister would never leave her precious Piper behind, and fears the worst. But did Bea plan her own disappearance?

The Ramseys’ lives have already crashed and burned once. Now, Eliza discovers she’s the only one who can protect her niece from the horrifying legacy of her family’s sinister history. Together, the two must prevent their lives from going up in flames once again.

A missing mother. Her frightened daughter. And a sister on a desperate search for a happy ending. But someone knows the deadly key to their shared past, and won’t stop until they’ve written a devastating final chapter. Mother, daughter, sister—stranger.

Review

The sole survivors of the fiery plane crash that killed their parents, Eliza Ramsey and her sister Bea share an unbreakable bond. But now, on the eleventh anniversary of the tragedy, Bea fails to retrieve her pre-teen daughter from a sleepover at Eliza’s. Eliza knows her sister would never leave her precious Piper behind, and fears the worst. But did Bea plan her own disappearance?

I loved all the twists and turns in this tale. And let me tell you, there is a LOT of speculation. This just leads the reader to make wild guesses. And I had quite a few wild guesses. The only adult character I was “sort of” sure of was Eliza. But there were a few places I even had my doubts about her. I love a thriller that keeps me in speculation mode! And the ending twist….YES!

The narrator, Stevi Incremona, took me just a bit to get used to. I felt she was a overly dramatic at first. But, she redeemed herself with her voice for Piper. If you follow me at all, you know children’s voices drive me crazy in an audio narration book but Stevi did a good job!

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small-town bookseller finds that fate has taken to writing romance in this delightfully cozy love story about making your own happy ending—perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore and grumpy/sunshine love stories! 

Emma Rogers-Li is having her worst chapter yet. She’s lost her friends, her apartment in Manhattan, and a jerk of an ex. When a job opens to run a bookshop in the quirky small town of Heart’s Hope Crossing, Vermont, Emma jumps at the chance to start over. For the first time in years, she feels like she’s finally calling the shots in her own life … until she runs smack into Hunter Hall.

According to town legend, it’s fate—couples who meet (or collide) at that corner are meant to be. And while Emma doesn’t believe the town gossips now convinced she and Hunter are meant for each other, something about the tall, gruff forest ranger sends her completely off-balance. Falling in love with Heart’s Hope Crossing might be the best thing to happen to Emma.

But Hunter has a complicated past of his own when it comes to love. Can they both take one last chance on a perfect happily-ever-after?

Review

Emma Rogers-Li is having her worst chapter yet. She’s lost her friends, her apartment in Manhattan, and a jerk of an ex. When a job opens to run a bookshop in the quirky small town of Heart’s Hope Crossing, Vermont, Emma jumps at the chance to start over. For the first time in years, she feels like she’s finally calling the shots in her own life … until she runs smack into Hunter Hall.

Boy! Hunter is a great character. I could just picture him. He is grumpy but hot and wears a ranger uniform. See…you are already picturing him in your mind.

I loved Emma’s easy going nature. She handles everything “in stride”, especially her new boss, Granny. Granny tickled me on more than one occasion. And you can bet, the town loved to see Emma and Hunter together. They kept the town talking.

This is an adorable read with a great setting of Vermont in the fall. Plus, the small town, and of course, the adorable characters add so much charm. I will say, the story itself could have been a little bit shorter. It was just a few pages too long.

Katharine Chin is the narrator of this cute read. She did a very good job!

Need a charming romance for the fall… THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

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For decades, the women of Wester House have unsettled and fascinated their small, timeless North Carolina town. Their home is full of whispers, old griefs, and uncanny knowing. But when Willamena Wester reaches out to the granddaughter she once pushed away, long-buried truths begin to stir.

1976: Restless young Willamena falls for a stranded musician who brings freedom and the promise of another life to her carefully controlled world. Their brief, incandescent love story promises to escape the pull of the Wester legacy until Willamena makes a fateful choice that changes her life forever.

Present day: Returning home is the last thing Bailey Wester wants. Yet as she reconnects with Willamena, the grandmother she feared, Bailey begins to understand the love, heartbreak, and impossible choices that shaped the women in her family and realizes the past may not have been trying to haunt them after all. A luminous novel filled with Sarah Addison Allen’s stunning prose and signature blend of romance, Southern charm, and wonder, Paper Ghosts reminds us that in order to have the future we really want, sometimes we need to live with the past, and not let go of it.

Review

For decades, the women of Wester House have unsettled and fascinated their small, timeless North Carolina town. Their home is full of whispers, old griefs, and uncanny knowing. But when Willamena Wester reaches out to the granddaughter she once pushed away, long-buried truths begin to stir.

I have a been a fan of this author for years! And this book did not disappoint!

The dynamic between Bailey and her grandmother, Willamena, intrigued me from the start. Willamena is an inigma. She has certain rules and a very strange connection to her house. This gives the story a bit of a gothic feel!

But, this is more than just a family drama full of secrets. This also has a bit of a mystery, a love story and it is full of southern appeal. It also might have a ghost or two thrown in for fun😜.

I enjoyed this narrator, Marin Ireland. She did a great job with the voices!

Need a good family drama with a little bit of everything…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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