Can ‘Little Broken Things’ Ever Truly Be Mended? [REVIEW]

Nicole Baart's LITTLE BROKEN THINGS
A woman is shocked when her sister asks her to take care of a little girl she’s never seen before in Nicole Baart’s Little Broken Things. (Photo by Jay, Flickr)

Two sisters with a tenuous relationship. A mysterious little girl who doesn’t speak. Loads of unanswered questions. All of these ingredients make Nicole Baart’s new novel, Little Broken Things, a story that will tug at your heartstrings and make you examine just how you define “family.” Continue reading “Can ‘Little Broken Things’ Ever Truly Be Mended? [REVIEW]”

Escape to Venice in ‘The Lady Travelers Guide to Larceny with a Dashing Stranger’ [REVIEW]

Venice, Italy
A cunning art collector in Venice holds the key to Lady Wilhelmina Bascombe’s life and she must travel to Italy to get it back. (Photo by noirESTblanc, Flickr)

When a young woman becomes a widow, her entire existence is threatened. Now she must go to great lengths to salvage the life she’s become accustomed to, even if that means traveling to a distant country on the arm of another man. Readers are going to revel in Victoria Alexander’s latest misadventure, The Lady Travelers Guide to Larceny with a Dashing Stranger.  Continue reading “Escape to Venice in ‘The Lady Travelers Guide to Larceny with a Dashing Stranger’ [REVIEW]”

Southwest Shrimp and Corn Chowder [RECIPE]

Southwest Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Pair the creamy goodness of your favorite chowder with yummy Southwestern spice for a quick, tasty, heartwarming meal. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

With winter coming in fast and temperatures dropping across the country, we’re always on the lookout for something warm and tasty, and this dish hits the spot. Thick and creamy, with loads of veggies and mouthwatering spice, we know you’re going to love our Southwest Shrimp and Corn Chowder. Serve them up with warm crusty bread or gooey, cheesy quesadillas for a complete meal.  Continue reading “Southwest Shrimp and Corn Chowder [RECIPE]”

B.J. Daniels’ ‘Cowboy’s Legacy’ is a Race Against the Clock [REVIEW]

B.J. Daniels' COWBOY'S LEGACY
When the woman he loves is abducted, a rugged sheriff will do anything to save her in B.J. Daniels’ Cowboy’s Legacy. (Photo courtesy HQN Books)

After narrowly escaping a bad marriage, a rugged cowboy is finally starting to believe happiness may be possible. But then the woman he loves disappears and it is up to him to find her before it is too late. Will he get to her in time? Find out in B.J. Daniels’ latest novel, Cowboy’s Legacy. Continue reading “B.J. Daniels’ ‘Cowboy’s Legacy’ is a Race Against the Clock [REVIEW]”

♦ The Magic In ‘The Trick’ Is How It Wins Our Hearts [REVIEW]

Hope and wisdom
In the hopes of saving his parents’ marriage, a young boy who still believes in the impossible elicits the help of a cranky old stage magician in Emanuel Bergmann’s debut novel, The Trick. (Photo by Todd Baker, Flickr)

Diamond Review BannerOnce in a great while, a book comes along that so completely captures my heart and imagination I can’t wait to tell others about it. Emanuel Bergmann’s marvelous debut novel, The Trick, is one such story. In it, we meet a charming little boy who sees the world with such wide-eyed wonder we can’t help but fall in love with him. After his parents deliver an announcement that will shatter his world, he forges an unlikely alliance with a cynical old man who has lost the ability to see all of life’s dazzling possibilities. Their friendship changes both of them in powerful and unexpected ways.  Continue reading “♦ The Magic In ‘The Trick’ Is How It Wins Our Hearts [REVIEW]”