Small Kids

It was all so unexpected. And now, she needs to fight the greatest battle of her life. Shirley is preoccupied with her non-stop daily routine: her demanding job at a law firm, raising her 18-month son and maintaining her loving relationship with her husband... Shirley’s busy life is turned upside down when her mother, who lives in Australia, comes over to visit and receives painful news – she has cancer. This terrible discovery is just the tip of the iceberg for Shirley, with many more struggles ahead, that she must face. Against all odds, and despite the challenges in her path, she ...

Seeing his face was all it took and my body craved his touch. I tried to fight it, but he had me at “hello.” I fell in love with Deagan Caldwell. I thought he was my soulmate, and what we had was special. He up and left for the military with my brother. I was left broken hearted staring at a positive pregnancy test. My brother never made it home, I resented Deagan for that. Willing to do anything my boss throws my direction at the gym in hopes to become part owner, the last person I expect to see for personal training is him. My infuriatingly hot ex boyfriend. Forced into being his ...

Junior High in 1987 ends with an epic pizza day that Stevie Brady and nemesis Resin Martin soon wish to forget. At his wit’s end, her father sends Stevie to stay with her Grams for the summer in rural Cinder Veil, Texas. The soon to be freshman finds her entire world lit up as she unexplainably travels 60 years into the past to Alabama. While surviving this new world and working through her own desertion issues related to her Mom, Stevie befriends a widow to uncover her painful secrets. Little does she know that the intriguing light of summer would hold the key to the mystery of Belle ...

Run with Your Heart follows Holly, a shy 12-year-old who moves from a bustling city to a small town where running is everything. At first, she struggles to fit in, unsure of her place in this new world. But with the help of a new friend and a local running club, Holly discovers not only her talent for cross-country running but also the strength to overcome her self-doubt. As she trains for the season’s championship race, Holly navigates friendships, rivalries, and personal growth, learning that sometimes, the most important race is the one you run with your heart. This inspiring story of ...

🎄 “A dash of flour, a pinch of stage fright, and a whole lot of love.” ❄️ Shy small-town baker, Janine Massey has a secret crush on Alex Hendricks, her best friend and Winterhaven’s handsome drama teacher. When Alex is cast as Mr. Darcy in the town’s Christmas play, Janine reluctantly steps into Elizabeth Bennet’s shoes—and possibly into true love. As rehearsals heat up and snowflakes fall, Janine and Alex discover a chemistry that goes beyond the stage. But with a big-city theater group eyeing Alex's talent and a sophisticated talent scout determined to whisk him away to...

This is a selection of poems written by author, P.D. Cain (also known as Captain Peter). The type of poems and rhymes range from humorous eg: I Really Dig My Gardening Man, to serious and even quirky eg: The Dentist. Most are accompanied by P.D. Cain's own illustrations and pictures.

Are you drowning in clutter, overwhelmed by the chaos, and yearning for a simpler, more organized home? Decluttering: A Homeowner's Guide to Saving Space and Minimalist Living is your ultimate roadmap to reclaiming your space and embracing a life of balance and clarity. This transformative guide goes beyond tidying up—it’s a powerful blueprint for reshaping your relationship with your possessions and your space. Discover how to: Identify and eliminate clutter with step-by-step strategies tailored for every room. Maximize your space with smart storage solutions and creative organization ...

As he did in the award-winning One Part Woman, in his newest novel, The Story of a Goat, Perumal Murugan explores a side of India that is rarely considered in the West: the rural lives of the country’s farming community. He paints a bucolic yet sometimes menacing portrait, showing movingly how danger and deception can threaten the lives of the weakest through the story of a helpless young animal lost in a world it naively misunderstands.

What readers are saying... "I love this author and her books. Excellent writing and character development. You feel as though you know the characters." Amazon reviewer A preacher was not on her radar… Raised by a preacher who cared more about his flock than his family, Lisa Garcia isn’t interested in betting her heart against the ministry a second time. Transplanted from Los Angeles, Lisa is struggling with life in tiny Harrison, Texas. She’s looking for direction. She’s looking for purpose. She was not looking to be attracted to the handsome youth pastor from the neighboring town. ...

Falling for the small town's widowed doctor was not my intention. The grumpy doctor is stuck in the past ever since his wife died three years ago. While he rattles my resolve I still have great optimism while looking forward to a new beginning with my daughter, Dana. The past has been rough for us up until my divorce became final. Our lives intertwined through the chorus of laughter from our kids playing together. Why does tension simmer every time our eyes meet? A cool night unfolds his gentler side, one he keeps hidden. My heart's caught in a tug of war between past scars and present ...

Are you worried about the plight of our Sea Turtles? Feeling powerless to help because you’re young? Do you need ideas on where and how you can make a difference? You’re learning more about the global climate crisis we find ourselves in, how it impacts our wildlife and you are becoming anxious about this. And… the more you read about the harm human activity is causing, the more you feel helpless because you think there is nothing you can do about it. I’m here to tell you that this is not the case. You can make a difference! You can be a force for change! R.M. Morahan’s From ...

Emma Kelly, a nurse grappling with the loss of her parents, faces her first lonely Christmas in their old home. When a blizzard leaves her stranded, fate intervenes in the form of John Metcalf—a struggling mechanic—and his young son, Matthew. John is desparate for a job and is racing against time to reach Minnesota by Christmas Eve with the hope of landing one. When the storm throws them together, they find warmth in unexpected places. But with John's deadline looming and the snow showing no signs of stopping, will this Christmas miracle have an expiration date?

Secrets breed distance. Truth doesn’t always make sense. Friends sometimes come unexpectedly. Jen Morel can’t seem to put all the pieces together. Searching for her birth father is difficult and emotional. When she thinks she might have a lead on him - and the gold - she finds a dead end. Her best friend has a secret and she’ll need Jen’s support as her news comes out. Life changing events are happening all around her and she’s needed now more than ever. She spends more time on her friends than on her own issues. It’s fulfilling to be in a position to help, but stressful that ...

Are you a fan of Stranger Things, Goonies, and The Explorers? If this is you, Small Town Kids will not disappoint. The first of several stories is about a small group of preteen friends determined to make their little town a better place…no matter where you’re from. If you like secret government conspiracies, rogue scientific groups, extraterrestrials, 1980s nostalgia, action/adventure, or science fiction, then this is for you. This is the first of several stories to come.

Seventeen-year-old Hope Long's life revolves around her brother Jeremy. So when Jeremy is accused of killing the town's beloved baseball coach, Hope's world begins to unravel. Everyone is convinced Jeremy did it, and since he hasn't spoken a word in 9 years, he's unable to defend himself. Their lawyer instructs Hope to convince the jury that Jeremy is insane, but all her life Hope has known that Jeremy's just different than other people - better, even.

Finding myself over 30 and divorced, living in the same small town where I grew up, was not exactly the fast track to personal success. So I took action. I landed a job with a bigger practice in a big city where I'd find more opportunities at work, and hopefully in my social life. I was ready to move on. But when Cormac Whitewood and his adorable daughters came into my life, suddenly my big plans didn't seem so shiny and exciting. Suddenly, I was finding myself drawn to the lonely widower, wishing for more time with him.

Unlock the secrets to financial independence and creativity with EXTRA INCOME IDEAS for Kids and Seniors! Whether you're a young entrepreneur eager to start your first venture or a senior looking to add a meaningful and fun income stream, this book is your ultimate guide. Packed with practical tips, step-by-step instructions, and innovative ideas, it empowers readers of all ages to turn passions into profits. From arts and crafts to online gigs, and community-driven projects to niche hustles, EXTRA INCOME IDEAS proves there’s no age limit to achieving financial freedom. Each chapter gives...

Is your child repeatedly asking to go to their friend’s house so they can play in their garden? Do they constantly complain and ask why you don't have more space for them to play in the dirt and decorate a beautiful garden? Just because you don't have a huge yard with a ton of extra space doesn't mean you can’t teach your kids about gardening and self-sufficiency. It’s an effective money management strategy for the whole family and will keep your kids busy and having fun, no matter what time of year it is.

Birtha Blacktail isn’t your average hunting dog. In fact, she’s not much of a hunting dog at all—unless snoring in the sun and philosophizing from the porch count as skills. She’s big, she’s loyal, and she’s got just enough brainpower to wag when necessary. Alongside her 14-year-old human, Jason, Birtha proves that life doesn’t have to be fast-paced or fancy to be downright extraordinary. Set in the quiet rhythms of rural life, this heartwarming and hilarious tale explores friendship, loyalty, lazy afternoons, and the occasional wild adventure (reluctantly participated in, of ...

When opposite worlds collide… Posey Briggs has a chip on her shoulder the size of Whidbey, the island off of the Washington Coast where she’s stuck with her annoying foster family, and their band of mismatched, screw up kids. The last thing she needs while she rides out these last few months until she’s eighteen and finally free from the system, is to be saddled with some bogus tutoring assignment given by an English teacher with a God complex. Drew Baxter has the world in the palm of his hands. Best athlete in school, coolest guy on campus, nailing the hottest girl in school whenever...