Small Life

In the fading town of Rooster, Texas, all that's really left is a service station, a church…and the Banty House, a long-ago Depression-era brothel. For more than seventy-five years, Betsy, Connie, and Kate Carson have called their mama's house a home. The three eccentric sisters get by just fine with their homemade jams and jellies, a little moonshine on the side, and big hearts always open to strangers. Like Ginger Andrews.

Jane Tanner’s friends are settling down, while she’s been settling for less. She longs for adventure and the big city, but caring for her ailing grandfather means she's shackled to her small town. She’s excited her vintage gift shop is finally up and running, but it’s not enough. Longing to fulfill at least one dream—to become a mother before her biological clock ticks out—Jane drunkenly propositions the worst possible candidate for Dad.

She's had a crush on him for decades. He's finally in a place where he feels ready to date the boss's daughter. Can Cord and Jane take their relationship to the next level without getting burned? Jane Hammond has grown and matured a lot over the years. So much so that she's now working in the accounting department at the massive family company in downtown Denver. But she's living on her family's farm, which her older brother now owns. Her father lives in the generational house, and he still has his eye on Jane's wild streak. That, and that alone, has kept her from pursuing Cord Behr, the ...

Beekeeper Holly McNee Kensen quietly lives in a world of her own on Sullivan’s Island, tending her hives and working at the local island library. Holly calls her mother "The Queen Bee" because she’s a demanding hulk of a woman. Her mother, a devoted hypochondriac, might be unaware she’s quite ill, but that doesn’t stop her from tormenting Holly. To escape the drama, Holly’s sister, Leslie, married and moved away, wanting little to do with island life. Holly’s escape is to submerge herself in the lives of the two young boys next door and their widowed father, Archie.

With two protective older brothers and a traditional Catholic Italian mother, it’s surprising that Chloe D’Angelo can manage a date without someone in the family naysaying her romantic choice. And Dante Mancuso…oh, no. Her brother’s best friend is not a dating-app right swipe. But when they are left unsupervised on a late night in Vegas, all of that changes. Add in a Vegas wedding chapel and a couple of “I dos” and Chloe wakes up with a ring on her finger and a hangover. Dating Dante was always a secret desire, but marriage?

Introducing "Reboot Your Life in the UK" - your comprehensive guide to thriving in a fascinating new environment! If you're planning to move to Britain or have just arrived, this must-have eBook is the ultimate companion for a seamless transition to life in the UK. Packed with 30 well-researched, informative chapters, this life-changing guide invites you to explore everything the UK has to offer. From acing professional networking and embracing British work culture to navigating the housing market and mastering the art of small talk - Reboot Your Life in the UK has all the practical insider...

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...

When Meg shows up at her mother's door, she has no idea how to break the news to her. She's come home from France, pregnant. At just nineteen years old, this wasn't where she saw her life going. Now, trying to hide her growing belly and figure out her next decision, she moves in with her mother, sister and aunt on Seabreeze Island. But, how long can she keep her pregnancy a secret, and what happens if another surprising person shows up at the front door of Julie's house?

In the latest novel from Susan Gregg Gilmore, sometimes you have to return to the place where you began to arrive at the place where you belong.

In An Irish Country Courtship, after less than a year, young Barry Laverty, M.B., is settling in to the village, with only a few months to go before he becomes a full partner in the practice. He's looking forward to becoming a fixture in the community, until an unexpected romantic reversal gives him second thoughts. Will he truly be happy tending to routine coughs and colds for the rest of his career? After all, even when a more challenging case comes along, like a rare tropical disease, all he can do is pass it on to a qualified specialist or big-city hospital.

When her last two plays are dismal failures and her relationship with her temperamental mentor falls apart, writer Bree O’Brien abandons Chicago and the regional theater where she hoped to make a name for herself to return home. Opening Flowers on Main promises to bring her a new challenge and a new kind of fulfillment. But not all is peaceful and serene in Chesapeake Shores, with her estranged mother on the scene and her ex-lover on the warpath.

What we send out into the universe comes back to us magnified. Although the power of intention - the energy of positive thoughts - is widely accepted as an influential force in transforming lives, the exponential power of group intention has never been explored - until now. In The Power of Eight, Lynne McTaggart, an expert on the science of spirituality, reveals her remarkable findings from 10 years of experiments about how group intention can heal our lives - and change the world for the better.

Simon can't stop thinking about the pretty Amish teacher at the local one-room school. But he's ignored the sparks between them because he's so shy. So Simon's little brother, Isaac, takes matters into his own hands. He's determined to give his brother the best Christmas present ever - a date with his favorite teacher. Amish novelist Byler brings her tender humor and skillful observation of family relationships to this holiday story.

She’s getting married in ten days, but she doesn’t remember the groom… After her head injury, Phoebe remembers nothing about the last eight years. Her fiancé, Rafe, has ten days to convince her he’s still her Mr. Right, and he’s determined to win her all over again, no matter what it takes. * Fans of Catherine Bybee's Weekday Brides series are sure to love these small-town romances with plenty of sizzle!

All good things, even laughter and orange marmalade cake, must come to an end. And in Light from Heaven, the long-anticipated final volume in the phenomenally successful Mitford Years series, Karon deftly ties up all the loose ends of Father Timothy Kavanagh's deeply affecting life.

A Bewitching Blunder, a Brooding Shifter, and a Town in Peril! Daisy Bloom, the quirky, middle-aged witch and owner of Phantasm Pharmacy, has made a colossal mistake. When her spell goes awry, not only does every spirit that ever lived in Whispering Pines come back to haunt the town, but the very safety and security of the community are thrown into jeopardy. With things spiraling out of control, the town calls in a hunky, mysterious outsider who specializes in fixing supernatural messes. And, oh my, does Daisy want him to fix more than just the town's problems! Enter Roarke Easton, a ...

The latest in the Misty Hollow series of Paranormal Women’s Fiction from bestsellers H.P. Mallory and J.R. Rain! I have a lot of secrets. But one of those secrets, the one that causes me the most guilt, just got uncovered on page six of the Times Picayune newspaper. And that secret has everything to do with my former partner, Mike Stewart—the man who accidentally heard my siren song and it made him lose his mind. Now Mike is dead—stabbed to death in New Orleans—and I’m determined to solve his murder. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned by now, it’s that nothing in Misty ...

Sometimes starting over leads you back where you belong. Starting over is never simple. After a devastating divorce, Sophie O’Brian has returned to Ireland to start over, pouring her energy into opening a pub with her twin brother. Love is the last thing on her mind—until Liam Gallagher, the boy who once held her heart, steps back into her life. Their connection is undeniable, but Sophie isn’t sure she can risk her heart again. Some loves never truly fade. Liam has spent years waiting for a second chance, now that he’s got one, he’s not about to waste it. As an artist, he’s ...

Karen Sommerfield has been hiding from the big questions of her life - the emotional distance in her marriage, her inability to have children, and her bout with cancer. Getting lost in her high-powered career provides the sense of purpose she yearns for. Until the day she's downsized out of her job and the doctor tells her the cancer may be back. It's a double blow that would send anyone reeling.

Thirteen-year-old Abby Hubble lives in an unhappy home in the Sierra Nevada foothills where her father makes life miserable for her and her mother, Mary. One day Abby witnesses a man dump a litter of puppies into the nearby river. Diving in to rescue all seven, she knows she won’t be able to bring them home. Afraid for their fate at the pound, she takes them to an abandoned cabin, where all she can offer is a promise that she’ll be back the next day.