Experience the allure and peril of the Sahara in Tamanrasset: Crossroads of the Nomad by Edward Parr. This sweeping historical novel follows four strangers whose lives entwine as empires fade and destinies collide. Featuring an insightful author guest post and a $25 gift card giveaway, this Goddess Fish Promotions spotlight explores the fragile bonds of humanity at history’s edge.

Beautiful Monsters by Julian Christian is a sci-fi romance that questions what happens when love itself becomes artificial. Join me for my Goddess Fish Promotions Review Tour stop and discover this provocative, haunting story where fantasy meets obsession.

Britt Lind’s Deception mixes Hollywood glam and noir danger in a sharp mystery about love, lies, and justice. Read my review, guest post, and enter the giveaway to win a copy of Britt's memoir, Learning How to Fly.

Saving Grace by Jon McConnell, a 2025 BBNYA Semi-Finalist, blends horror and survival in a chilling story of trust and endurance. When a mysterious epidemic turns children into killers, one man’s decision to help a stranger could destroy everything he’s fought to protect.

Lucy McConnell’s Tyler: A Christmas Novel is a sweet, faith-based holiday story about second chances, fatherhood, and rediscovering the true meaning of Christmas—with a little help from an angel-in-training. Perfect for readers who love clean, heartfelt Christmas romances that leave you smiling.

Saturdays at the Café is a weekly feature hosted here to talk about and discuss the books I’ve discovered during the past week, added to my shelf and am excited about reading. They may be new/scheduled releases I’ve seen on NetGalley, at the library, or from publishers or they may be older titles my friends have reviewed and shared on Goodreads or blogs. Curl up with this warm, witty, surprising and romantic listen from the award-winning author... For all fans of Katie Fforde, Beth Moran and Veronica Henry. Is your love life a bit of a disaster?

Discover indie author Marisa Noelle, cozy fall recipes, fun Thanksgiving crafts, and a November giveaway in the 7 November 2025 Friday Finds.

R.J. Gould returns to The Dream Café with a tender, witty story of second chances. Once We Were Lovers follows Georgie and Peter—former sweethearts reunited after fifty years apart—as they confront their past and rediscover love in their seventies.

Four sisters. Four clashing personalities. One family secret that changes everything. Sister Acts by Sharon Adelman Reyes explores grief, rivalry, and the long road to forgiveness. Read my full review and author guest post from the iRead Book Tour.

It’s a Spooky Friday Finds! 👻 Celebrate Halloween 2025 with cozy mysteries by Elizabeth Pantley, festive food, DIY crafts, and a fun giveaway.

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A haunted lighthouse, a lingering ghost, and a mystery that bridges centuries — The Misremembered Lighthouse (Hayley Hunter Mystery, Book 2) by p.m. terrell blends history, suspense, and the supernatural into a hauntingly beautiful story. Join me for my full review and an exclusive guest post from the author.

A darkly comic sci-fi spotlight featuring Extraterrestrial Noir by Rich Leder. When an alien crash-lands in suburbia, chaos gets cinematic. Includes a guest post on balancing life and writing and a $25 gift card giveaway.

A thrilling science fiction tale where secrets, survival, and human nature collide. Among Us by V.G. Harrison dives into the mystery of alien infiltration and moral choices that test what it means to be human. Read my full review and discover why this gripping story stands out in the genre.

A dark fantasy with a fairytale’s shadow—Age of Magic by Tim Vee blends danger, destiny, and mythic adventure. Read my review, excerpt, and enter the $25 GC giveaway.

Discover this week’s Friday Finds (24 October 2025)! Featuring indie author E. Denise Billups, a DIY bonsai tree craft, and a cozy fall harvest soup recipe—perfect inspiration for book lovers and…

Celebrate fall with this week’s Friday Finds! Meet indie author E. Denise Billups, explore a DIY bonsai tree craft, and warm up with a delicious fall harvest soup recipe.

Charlotte and Anna's journey continues in The Invasion (The After Series, Book Three) by J. Taylor — a heartfelt and suspenseful conclusion to this middle-grade dystopian adventure.

A haunting return to Pendle—where the dead never rest. Join me for an iRead Book Tour spotlight and guest post featuring One Foot in the Ether: Whispers of the Pendle Witches (Book 2 of 2) by Kayleigh Kavanagh, a historical paranormal fantasy about legacy, witchcraft, and resilience across generations.

Discover What It's Like to Be Me by Elizabeth Ann O'Handley, a heartfelt children’s book about self-discovery, kindness, and embracing what makes us unique. Join me for this one-day Goddess Fish Promotions book blast and enter to win a $10 Amazon/BN gift card!

Step into a sweeping dual-timeline story that bridges Australia and Afghanistan in Afghani by Brendon Patrick. Inspired by his own heritage and military experience, Patrick explores the human cost of war, the search for identity, and the enduring fight for peace. Join me for a special guest post from the author as part of the iRead Book Tour.

Join me on today’s iRead Book Tour stop for ICENI: The Year of Sacrifice by Stephen D. Owen—an epic historical thriller that brings Boudica’s rebellion to vivid life. This debut novel blends courage, vengeance, and destiny in the fight for freedom against the Roman Empire.

A heartfelt novel tracing how one song—“Wrapped in Gauze”—connects lives across decades. Join me as I review Scenes from a Song by Susan Sloate, part of the Goddess Fish Promotions Review Tour, and don’t miss the $25 Amazon/BN gift card giveaway!

Join me as I spotlight The Strange Grey Everything by Rebecca Crunden — a 2025 BBNYA Semi-Finalist that proves indie authors deserve the spotlight! Learn more about this story and the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award.