#17 Noah's Petting Zoo by Idan Hadari

A cute, well illustrated children's book, in rhyme, that follows young Andrew as he tries to save a historic building named "Noah" from being demolished. We watch as he goes up the chain of command to finally speak to the Mayor on behalf of his friend. When the Mayor agrees that he could save Noah, but only if Andrew can find a useful purpose for the old building. So Andrew comes up with an idea that all his friends support.
ASIN# B00B2CIRKU

#16 The Righteous and Very Real Housewives of Utah County By Miguel Santana

Wow! What a stunner, complete with recipes at the beginning of each chapter. If you thought the Housewives of Orange County were complicated, scheming, over sexed...they have nothing on these ladies. Revenge, vengeance, power and position, all are in the mix as we delve into this extended family and friends. A very convoluted tale, worthy of Jackie Collins. If reality shows are your forte, you will be sure to relish this collection of stories. Each intertwined and affecting the others.

ISBN#978-0988405714

#15 Las Vegas Bandits: Winds of Change by Jim Cartwright

We once again find Sam and his friends getting into trouble as young men in Las Vegas. He wakes up after a 21st birthday party with a very large, very real tattoo!!! A wonderful story of young Gay (and  straight) men coming of age, taking on responsibilities, and finding out where their paths will take them. His friend Travis is on the outs with his sister over her boyfriend, Richie and Alex are still figuring out what they want to do. From Circus Circus to Caeser's Palace they get into scrapes and find a new path toward each of their individual futures. Sam comes out to his friends and some family, gets his own place and looks at his future life. He finds himself in a job he had never even considered. Sort of an end of an era for this group of guys.
I very much enjoyed tagging along.
ISBN# 978-1481173018

#14 The Happy Gift by Lizzy Anne Reid

Sally was so excited about her Birthday! She could hardly keep from bouncing thinking about all the presents she was going to get. Her Mom was baking cupcakes, and soon it would be time for her party! At the party she gets lots of presents, but her friend Todd gives her a strange one...something that didn't come from a store, something he made himself. Sally is puzzled at first..what weird kind of present doesn't come from a store? Something happens later that makes it clear and Sally learns an important lesson about presents, sometimes the biggest, most expensive presents aren't the ones that make you happy.
A great lesson for kids in our "bigger, Better, Super Size" society".

ASIN#B00BI2PVSU

#13 Paper Roses by Amanda Cabot

Sarah Dobbs has had tragedy in her life, but she has hopes for a better tomorrow. She has taken her sister Thea and traveled west to be a bride for Austin Canfield, a cattle rancher. What she doesn't know is that Austin is dead, murdered by some unknown person, for some unknown reason. His brother Clay is on his way to meet them.
Clay has suffered as well. His wife and child dead, his father an invalid, now his brother dead as well. He is a hard and bitter man, vowing to give up his medical career forever, having been unable to save any of the ones he loved.
Follow this intricate story as their lives intertwine, they both grow and change, and the surprise ending will leave you breathless! A wonderful story of God's purpose, letting go and trusting God, and all that trust can bring.
ISBN# 978-1-4412-0364-9

#12 Facing Redemption by Kimberly McKay

John Mikale has a secret that haunts him, gives him nightmares and tears at his soul. In his youth, he had done something horrible. He is happily married and expecting his first child with his wife Andie.
Chastity was missing her mother who had recently died, All alone in Venice, taking an art class, she was filled with anticipation for the impending visit of her boyfriend Timothy. But all is not beauty and excitement..she still has to decide what to do with the letter from her father, a man she has never known, who's family made her childhood, fragmented and unsettled, forcing her and her mother to move frequently, never being able to put down roots.
These two stories connect and intertwine as God has a hand in the future of both.
A great story about faith and adversity.
ISBN#978-1477635551

#11 Mo the Talking Dog by Michelle Booth

An interesting book about an abused puppy, genetic engineering, bullies, friendship and a solitary elderly neighbor. It talks about what a "Family" is (including dear friends), about doing the right thing. Set in the English Countryside.
A good chapter book for school age kids with an interest in science and animals.
ISBN# 978-1481826457