SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
A Bed of Brambles (Draymere Hall Book 2) by Sam Russell
There’s a bit of “love at first fight” […]
The Cheating Boyfriend (And Other Organizational Indiscretions) by Jenny Hayes, MSOD
The provocatively-titled The Cheating Boyfriend is not about adultery but in fact about a different type of relationship: the one between manager and employee. Hayes’ book is a guide for good managerial practice in which both employee and manager are open and honest so that the workplace relationship is as healthy as it can be.
In a collection of articles that were previously published online, Hayes covers how managers can be better leaders through actually caring about their employees, leaving things like nepotism or cronyism at the wayside, i.e. anything that inspires discomfort or resentment among the staff. An HR […]
Moonless Night (Special Edition) by Floriminda Edar Reid
Alana has an ordinary enough life for a typical teenage girl. Now living in the idyllic New Zealand town of Taraka with her widowed mother, her main concerns are her appearance – in particular, her unusual, mismatched eye colors – and chronic dreams of a mysterious stranger. Things could certainly be going better, she thinks, until she meets the man of her dreams – literally. But this mystery man is more than just a handsome stranger; Christian is from another world altogether. And whether he wants her to or not, Alana becomes entangled in his world as well, with danger […]
Peach: An Exceptional Teen’s Inspiring Journey for Universal Acceptance by Jenevieve (Peach) Woods
The book was written by Peach herself along with , as she carries on journaling her path through teen events through going to college away from home, and how she deals day to day with her life and faces tasks with her mother, who she clearly has a very strong […]
Great Dates With Your Mate by Laurie Ostby Kehler
Throughout the book, the suggestions are helped along with inspirational quotations from writers and other resources, giving some extra pushes for those looking […]
The Dragon Orb (The Alaris Chronicles Book 1) by Mike Shelton
The Dragon Orb is the first book of the Alaris Chronicles series by Mike Shelton, and brings a refreshing […]
Searching for Gatsby: A Ronnie Lake Murder Mystery by Niki Danforth
The mystery of Searching for Gatsby is two-fold: of course there’s a murder to solve, but also Ronnie Lake has to uncover the business of rare book collecting, with fascinating detail […]
Scorched Earth (New York in Love Book 1) by Sophia D’Angelo
Not long ago, Alex Chrisman and his brother were left without parents, forcing Alex to take custody of his brother while struggling to meet the demands of his daily life. A chance encounter brings Danielle Sterling into his life – a young woman new to the city, looking for a fresh start away from an abusive mother. When dark first impressions give way to a bright side, romance begins to blossom, just in time […]