Day Town

In the charming little town of Heartsboro— rumored to be the birthplace of Cupid— Valentine’s Day is more than candy hearts and roses; it’s a tradition. Every year, the Valentine’s Ball draws hopeful singles to its twinkling dance floor, all chasing the promise of true love. The town buzzes with excitement as whispers of Cupid’s annual appearance ignite imaginations and stir hearts. But Liz Blackstone isn’t buying it. Back in Heartsboro for her twentieth high school homecoming, Liz has no patience for childhood myths or whimsical beliefs. Her former high school boyfriend feels...

The town called Fury, Arizona was started with a lick and a prayer and has been fighting for its life ever since. But in spite of drought, strife, and an attack by Mexican bandits, Fury has managed to grow and thrive. Jason Fury, the sheriff, is partly responsible for the town's success. He should be; Fury was named after his father. But now, a new relentless threat has appeared on the horizon. Lone Wolf and his Apaches are determined to bring the town to its knees.

How can a perfectly planned Halloween party go really, really wrong? Easy. A dead body shows up in my decorated coffin. Welcome to my witchy world. Hi, I’m Glinda Goodall, the good witch from the south, who is a hopeless snoop turned amateur sleuth. I had one job this October, and that was to decorate for the annual Halloween fest at my aunt’s restaurant. It was organized to the max: ghosts floating on the ceiling, a coffin with a vampire, and a small cemetery surrounded by pink-painted pumpkins. Spooky yet festive. Just my luck, someone was murdered at the party. I might not have ...

The Chloe Boston Mysteries Volume 3 includes the full texts of books 8 through 10 in the Chloe Boston Cozy Mystery Series: "Red, White, and a Dog Named BLue", "Haunted", and "The Great Pumpkin Caper". "Melanie Jackson is a talent to watch." --WritersWrite.com "Red, White, and a Dog Named Blue (A Chloe Boston Mystery Book 8)" is a collection of short stories that fills in the gaps betwixt and between in Chloe's life. In the title story, Chloe's 4th of July turns deadly when she is called in to judge a baking competition at the county fair. In the story Batter Up!, Chloe gets talked into ...

Elizabeth had always believed there was nothing more magical than the precious gift of love...even now in the heart of danger, she still believed it...she always would. After telling the story of Simon's magical cowboy ranch for more years than she cared to count, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be more to the fanciful fairy-tale than being an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of the fairy-tale to be real. Kellyn had always loved Elias Stratton with all her heart and probably always would. She'd ...

After attending a family wedding in Chicago, young widow Bella Jordan is returning to the guesthouse she runs in Lily Dale—the quirky upstate New York lakeside village famous for its spiritual mediums—when she catches a glimpse of the impossible at the airport: her late husband Sam. A former science teacher, Bella is grounded in facts and logic. She doesn't believe in ghosts. But even when she's back home with the competing distractions of her quirky guests, small son Max, resident pet cats and a very unexpected litter of puppies, Bella can't find a good explanation for what she's seen.

Sometimes true love shows up when it's least expected. Kira’s spent a year nursing a broken heart over the one who got away—so the last thing she expects while photographing a charming Victorian inn is to clash with the slightly grumpy (but undeniably handsome) guy who owns the place. Will isn’t looking for love—not after getting burned. He’s got enough on his plate juggling a demanding I.T. job in Chicago and the inn he’s mysteriously inherited. He’s only in town for three weeks, and already, the inn is more trouble than it’s worth. But when sparks fly between the jaded ...

Taking over the family business is my destiny. I just never expected to have to do it in a small town surrounded by nobodies. I’m a big fish in a small pond in New York. This town? I might as well be in purgatory. There’s one silver lining. My assistant. She’s curvy, too sweet for her own good, and easy to push around. Until she isn’t. She’s fire one minute and ice the next. I can’t get enough. I can’t focus, either. Everywhere I turn, she’s there. I suppose that’s the whole point of her job. But soon I want more than her help in the office planning Valentine’s events. I...

Whenever things get too serious, baker Lolly Crocker knows it’s time to break it off with a guy. Without fail, her gut would tell her that the man she was dating was not Mr. Right. The one exception is Shaun Montana, her high school sweetheart. With Shaun, life felt complete; but her mother convinced her she was too young to be tied down, and Lolly broke up with him the night before she left for college.

A man ruined me once. I won’t allow it to happen again. There’s a reason I decided to move all the way to Breckenridge, Montana, and it’s not because it’s been on my bucket list. Neither is driving across the country in the dead of winter for that matter. Or having my car give up on me. Or getting frostbite as I trudge up a mountain in heels. But all of the above happens. And guess who saves the day. Jaxson. Former special forces. Single father of one. Professional background checker.

Are some things just meant to be? Tom's both the life of the party and the type of guy that every woman wants for a big brother. Still, he doesn’t have a special someone in his life. But he did, at one time. Until he made a choice that he might regret forever. Juliet thought she’d spend the rest of her life with Tom, until one day, three years ago, when Tom's world was turned upside down by a terrible car accident. Devastated and unwilling to accept anyone's help, even hers, Tom forced her out of his life. So Juliet ran. Four hundred miles away. But now, she’s returning to Wisconsin ...

They’re both aiming for Best in Show—but first they’ll have to survive each other. SHELBY: As a Houston pageant princess, I’m used to turning heads—especially when it comes to my perfectly groomed Shih Tzu, Princess. The annual Sweetwater Dog Show is our chance to dazzle the judges and sweep the competition. Then Weston Tate barges onto the scene with his rowdy Blue Heeler, stomping all over my grand entrance. Our dogs can’t stand each other, and apparently neither can we. But when a string of strange mishaps threatens to shut down the show, we’re forced to team up and sniff ...

The fourteenth installment in Melanie Jackson's bestselling Chloe Boston Cozy Mystery Series is a 9k word short story. Melanie Jackson is a talent to watch." —WritersWrite.com It's Saint Patrick's Day in Hope Falls and the citizens are celebrating by having the mayor of their sister city in Ireland over to join in the festivities. Unfortunately, things go from bad to worse as rivers run red, drinking of Guinness takes its toll, and a criminal pursuit by Officer Bill is required. This is a fast paced short story with plenty of laughs as Saint Patty's becomes a day to remember not for the ...

The Granger family saga continues in this battle of wits where everlasting romance is the prize. Luke and Ryan Lattimore can't believe their eyes when they rouse after a vicious attack that leaves them near death. The most beautiful and intriguing woman is tending to their wounds. Ryan's heart fires rapidly, his teeth sharpen, and his facial hair has thickened alongside his jawline. What does it mean? His inner wolf has finally met his mate! Ryan tells Luke that she is the one for him, too, but both know neither can pursue her. Considering the stakes, it's too dangerous. They must keep ...

When rivalry turns sweet, every bite is a confession of the heart... Kandi: In Kings Valley, where chocolate is more than just a treat but a declaration of affection, I, Kandi Hart, pour my heart into every batch. This Valentine's, it's not just about winning the town’s candy competition—it's about proving something to Roman Archer, my ex and the notoriously harsh food critic who’s come back to judge. We were something once, before life and careers got in the way. Now, armed with my finest creations, I’m ready to show him that the girl he left behind has mastered the art of ...

Don’t get me wrong. I love magic, just not when it is used for evil. It’s bad enough when some poor soul is murdered in my hometown, but when he’s near and dear to someone I care about, I have no choice but to look for the killer. Since magic seems to be involved in his death, my teenage cousin and I might be the only ones who can discover the killer’s identity. After all, we are witches. I was hoping this would be a run-of-the mill case, but no. The number of suspects keeps mounting, making our job more difficult. Considering most suspects live across the state makes it doubly hard...

Picture this: I'm a small town doctor who's perfectly content with my quiet life. Then, one mixed-up pizza delivery later, I'm sharing dinner with my new neighbor. Who just happens to be Mac freakin’ Lancaster, the hottest rockstar on the planet. Yeah, THAT Mac Lancaster. The one with the voice that melts hearts and the abs that should be illegal. And now he’s living next door, just in time for our town’s St. Patrick’s Day madness, where our overenthusiastic Matchmaking Brigade never takes no for an answer. I tell myself I’m immune to his charm. I am a doctor after all, practical,...

Be careful what you wish for… it just might come true. When Al is offered big bucks to star in a reality dating show, he should be thrilled. After all, he’s modeled for everything from underwear to cow manure to raise funds for his best friend, who’s currently stuck in prison. There’s just one problem: he’s in love with his publicist, and she’s not a contestant. Although her own life has been far from charmed, Jeannie’s earned a reputation for making her client’s wishes come true. But her true motivation, freeing her brother, is never far from her mind. When his sexy best ...

A sudden disappearance, an island escape, the boy from her past, a raging blizzard of secrets and fear, another woman’s betrayal & the quiet suffering of a broken heart. She’d known the boy he was and it had never been a secret that she loved him with all her heart...then walked away...her dreams and hopes lost. Years later her life depends on the man he’s become. Dark secrets and twisted truths...hidden clues and unexpected danger...a lost island of dreams and mystery... There was only time to grab her purse and the small keepsake box she couldn’t leave behind. She had no choice ...

Fans of Maeve Binchy will love this entertaining read that transcends time with history repeating itself, proving it’s not our circumstances that define us but the power within to change. A story of life, love, loss and seeking more, three generations of women are all on a journey to change their circumstances and find the life they believe they were destined for . . . revealing a terrible secret that changes it all. In 1960s Ireland, Maggie Treacy has never felt she belongs. Determined to change her life, the transformation doesn’t come without cost, but she isn’t going to let ...