JB Richards

Each Chapter is a Precious Jewel! Ilona is being stalked—by whom she does not know. But as she becomes more and more aware of her Hungarian (Hun) heritage, past suddenly collides with present to reveal a mystery about her past that is deeper than she, or anyone else, could ever imagine. As her own Author’s Note dictates—and I couldn’t have said it better myself—Erika M. Szabo blends past with present in this intriguing fantasy tale “about tribal secrets, a magical heritage, a

Sometimes Love Is A Poisonous Affair! When social classes collide in Victorian Scotland, keeping two young lovers apart, a young woman’s search for love becomes a poisonous affair in Kathryn McMaster’s “Blackmail, Sex & Lies: A Victorian True Crime Murder Mystery”. But this is no standard Victorian romance—McMaster’s true-life tale of love claimed and lost steers her protagonists into disaster several times as they tear each other’s lives apart in their obsessive drive to be

A Gift Of Lyrical Inspiration! If there was ever a poet with the soul of a muse, Joanne Van Leerdam is she. Taking inspiration from one of the lines in her poem, “Muse”, I will say this about Van Leerdam’s talent: “Her gifts of lyrical inspiration”, Give birth to a wellspring of poetry, Where thoughts and emotions, Cascade into a broad pool Of thoughtful reflection, Where this seeker may find, Perspectives anew, Amid moments, Of deep introspection. So rare is the beauty of th

A Celebration Of Hope, Romance, And Love! Laura Berlin’s mastery of poetry and prose rises to its zenith in “Chasing the Chalice: A Collection of Verses”. From A to Z, this collection, representing each letter of the alphabet, is less an exercise of her proficiency as a writer and more about her deep connection to the human soul. This celebration of hope, romance, and love elevates the reader into a heavenly dimension where the spoken word is the ultimate expression of the Di

A 5 Star Novel All The Way Through! “Lucia’s Lament” is an absorbing Historical Fiction/Romance based the real-life love letters that were exchanged between Lucia Rix—an actual British nurse volunteer who worked in a field-hospital under the direct supervision of one of the most famous people of the Victorian era, Florence Nightingale—and a severely injured, stubborn, and particularly bad-tempered Scottish Sergeant, Ronald Ferguson, during the Crimean War (circa 1850’s). Emil

Completely Satisfies One’s Appetite For Romance, Mystery, Magic, Adventure, and Fantasy! A strong female cast populates this medieval-style fantasy novel by Samatha Fidler-Newby. “The Thornless Rose: Fire Blush” introduces readers to the precocious young woman, Viviana, whose magical abilities are quickly growing out of control—manifesting appropriately when danger calls but also when the royal-blooded lady’s hot-temper flares. Her father feels the answer to Viviana’s situati

A Western Romance With Just The Right Blend Of Humor, Sass, and Romance! “Topaz and Lace” is a charming romance about a plucky young woman, Cassie Hastings, who travels to what seems like one of Texas’ smallest cow-towns to complete her degree in veterinary medicine. Her first day training on large animal care introduces her to her first client, the intimidating and arrogant cattle baron, Brannt McDowell, owner of one of the biggest ranches in the region and lord of his domai

One Epic Tale You’ll Cherish Forever And Never Forget! S. K. Wee has done it again in “Whisper of Color: Spectrum of Color Book Three” as she masters the art of storytelling and reaches all new heights, making her Spectrum of Color Novel Series one of my all-time favorites—with this particular chapter standing out as one of her very best. With darker themes than her previous two books, “Absence of Color” & “Color of Evil” the plotline in this chapter finds Darby, Wagner, Fran

A Grand Sense Of Purpose Drives This Fantasy Read! Expectations and responsibilities are a heavy burden for 10-year-old Leilana Erovina when her elder brother, Ennis, is unable to fulfill his duties as heir to the throne after being stricken by a sudden illness. Leilana’s freedom is restricted even more when she is crowned Princess and—in her brother’s place— becomes leader of Minsura. When she takes it upon herself to follow in her brother’s footsteps and learn forbidden mag

A Must-Read For All Shiva XIV Followers Lyra Shanti’s “The Dragon Warrior of Kri: A Shiva XIV Story” is the story of Meddhi, a former priest of the Dei, who—as many young men challenged with finding the meaning in their lives—is seeking his true path amid the increasing tensions and turmoil of personal and galactic events. This short novella, less than 100 pages long, can be read either as a stand-alone piece or in tandem with Shanti’s well-known space opera, the Shiva XIV No