Thursday, February 19, 2026

Double Feature Spotlight and Giveaway!

We're excited to share two new books that released last month. They both sound great and we've been hearing a lot of good buzz about them. Thanks to BookSparks, we have TWO sets of print copies to give away!


The Star Society by Gabriella Saab

By 1946, actress Ada Worthington-Fox has reinvented herself as Hollywood’s newest rising star, far from war-torn Arnhem and her years in the Dutch resistance. But her past resurfaces when Ingrid, the sister she believed dead, appears on her doorstep.

Now a private investigator in Washington, Ingrid has been sent to root out Communist influence in Hollywood—starting with Ada. Torn between duty and love, Ingrid hides her true mission as she shields her sister from scandal and danger, desperate to learn where Ada’s loyalties lie.

Meanwhile, Ada pursues her own secret goal: finding the Gestapo agent who destroyed her hometown. But digging into her past could expose everything she’s fought to bury.

As the sisters’ quests collide, they uncover links between Nazi war crimes and America’s Red Scare—and a shared secret that could destroy them both.

A gripping tale of sisterhood, secrets, and survival that spans the shadows of wartime Europe to the glittering lights of postwar Hollywood.

"This novel has everything--secrets and intrigue, danger and high stakes, heartbreak and love, all set against a fascinating backdrop of post-war America. I loved it!"
- Louise Fein, international bestselling author

Gabriella Saab is an acclaimed author of historical fiction. Her first two novels, The Last Checkmate and Daughters of Victory, have been published in multiple languages and various countries. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor of business administration in marketing and lives in her hometown in Alabama. 

Visit Gabriella online:
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The Shark House by Sara Ackerman

When a string of rare shark attacks shatters the calm of the Kohala Coast, marine biologist Minnow Gray is called home to Hawai‘i to investigate. Revered for her uncanny connection to sharks, she may be the island’s only hope for uncovering why the predators have turned violent—and whether the same great white that once haunted these waters has returned.


But for Minnow, the hunt is personal. Years ago, she witnessed a white shark take her father’s life, a trauma she’s never escaped. Now, as the investigation forces her to confront buried memories, the past and present begin to collide, revealing secrets as deep and dangerous as the ocean itself.

Set in 1998 against Hawai‘i’s lush coasts and dark currents, The Shark House is a mesmerizing tale of loss, resilience, and the fragile line between human and nature—between fear and fascination.

Dive in—if you dare.

"This atmospheric novel is filled with scandal and a little romance. Dig deep into this powerful novel which kept me engrossed from start to finish." 
- Christine (Amazon)

Sara Ackerman is the Hawaii born, bestselling author of The Codebreaker's Secret, Radar Girls, Red Sky Over Hawaii, The Lieutenant’s Nurse, and Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers.

Sara's books have been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books, “empowering & deliciously visceral” by Book Riot, and New York Times bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara’s novels as “fresh and delightful” and “brilliantly written.” Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best book of the month, and ALA Booklist gave The Codebreaker’s Secret a starred review.

Visit Sara online:
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Giveaway ends February 24th at midnight EST.

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2 comments:

Michelle L said...

My last five star read was "No One Knew" by Kendra Elliot. I love her books!

Suzanne W said...

Theo of Golden was my last 5-star read and easily one of the best books I have ever read!