This Sea Within is a political thriller by Deborah J Brasket. We quickly meet Lena, a young woman on the brink of discovering who she truly wants to be. However, her mother's absence, and Lena's anger on the subject, have gotten in the way. So, she decides to go to San Balanque, her mother's homeland, to figure out the parts of her she's missing. If only life were that simple.

Instead of a few simple lessons about her heritage, Lena soon learns of an underground revolution trying to overthrow the cruel dictator - and the activist in her wants to know more. When she meets Raoul, the leader of the rebel group known as the Aguileros, her world changes forever.

Will she be able to reconcile her pacifist leanings to the freedom fighter mentality needed to overthrow the government? Will her family's past taint her future as an Aguileros? Can she separate her feelings for Raoul from her feelings about the revolution?

This is an intense novel that doesn't hold back. You'll find yourself struggling along with Lena as you try to figure out where you stand - and where you should stand. This is a must-read!

Author Note: There is violence and sex scenes, but at no time did I feel they were gratuitous or out of line with the characters.

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Hello, everyone!  I am thrilled to share a captivating discussion I recently had with the illustrious Gerald Everett Jones, the author of "Jonathan's Journal." In our chat, we dive deep into the narrative of this engrossing novel, which offers readers a unique glimpse into a historical era through the lens of literary fiction.

The Frozen River is a historical fiction by Ariel Lawhon. I read this book on the recommendation of my daughter and couldn't be happier that I listened! Ariel introduces us to Martha Ballard, a real-life midwife from the late 1700s who rarely lost a mother or child, which was amazing for that time.

But Ariel brought out more than Martha's midwifery. She takes us up close and personal during a trial where Rebecca Foster accuses two men of raping her. Because of her position as midwife and witnessing the aftermath, Martha is called to the trial. Despite the horrific circumstances, I loved seeing Martha bristle over the unfair treatment of women in the court system.

And what I loved most was her amazing relationship with her husband Ephraim. Quite frankly, it made me miss my dear Bruce because he loved and trusted me the way Ephraim did Martha.

I was hooked from page one and never wanted it to end. If you are late to the party like me and haven't read the book, do so today!

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