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Five wishes...one special place...and a miracle to make it happen each Christmas. The Summers family always chose somewhere special to spend their Christmas holiday instead of at home. Every year their holiday vacation destination was different and carefully determined their Christmas wishes. Hannah and her children loved their Christmas holiday tradition even though it was never easy for everyone to be completely satisfied and this year was no different...or was it? Daniel Summers quickly offered to handle the arrangements for their upcoming Christmas holiday vacation. He knew his mother ...

Sisters Sage and Summer Dixon have turned The Novel Brew into Riverbend, Montana’s go-to spot for books, coffee, and community. But when their beagle, Brody, finds a bloodied napkin under a table, their cozy world is upended. Moments later, a shaken Deputy Emily Harper arrives with shocking news—Lillian Barrett, a dear friend of the sisters, has been found dead. Determined to uncover the truth, Sage and Summer dive into the investigation, only to discover that beneath Riverbend’s charming exterior lies a tangled web of secrets, betrayals, and long-buried grudges. As the sisters piece ...

Winter’s over and warm summer breezes have taken over the sweet small town of Birch Springs, Montana. And love is definitely in the air. Fall hard for these hunky heroes as each one tries to win the woman of their dreams. Included in this collection: Sofia’s Summer Brooklyn’s Summer Anna’s Summer Harper’s Summer Robyn’s Summer These stories will pull at your heartstrings with some of your favorite tropes. Single dads, second chances, friends to lovers, brother’s best friend, enemies to lovers, and more. Pull for the heroine’s trying to save her family business and pray that ...

In the joint eighth installment of the popular “The Pastor’s Lover” and “The Pastor’s Wife” series, two Black power couples have their scandalous secrets explode into the light of day. An unexpected health crisis leads to resolution of something that was bubbling just below the surface for years. These four friends and neighbors, Pastor Kendrick and first lady Tasha Johnson and Quinton Taylor and his wife, former first lady, Latavia, face the test of their lives when everything hidden spills into the light. Aging professional football player Quinton Taylor and his wife, former ...

Marcia, a young woman nearing twenty, is on her way to jail. She has been busted, again, this time for using heroin. As she passes buildings and bus stops that remind her of her childhood, she tries to recall what incidents led her to her dilemma. With barely a goodbye, her mother leaves her at the steps of the jail. Terrified, she is processed and placed in a new world—cell 6, bed 8. Unexpected Angels is a true account of a young woman, once an academic superstar, who is thrown into jail to await trial on a narcotics charge. At nineteen, she's already a three time loser. She must dig ...

When Addi and her friends board a cruise going a slightly different route, they're prepared for trouble. But not this much trouble. First, they're attacked by pirates. Then, they have to work with a new, unknown crew. And then - there's a murder. Now, it's up to Addi and her friends to find a killer on board their ship, before they strike again... Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com "For fans of Janet Evanovich, ...

In the dark, no one can see you scream... Josh Matthews is a typical guy in a typical world. A 'doer' and a 'dreamer,' doing more dreaming than doing. Until one night, when this lonesome web developer's dreams become nightmares... Now Josh must fight the fight of his life. People are dying, disappearing, dead in the streets as a black fluid pours from their withered physiques. And Josh, no matter what he does or where he goes, remains immune. It's time to stop this. It's time to find out why. It's time, to see what happens: When the lights go out...

The first two short stories in this anthology are about people in the great Smokey Mountains. The author has outdone himself with these two short, thought provoking stories presented here for your enjoyment. Our third story has scenes in the Rocky Mountains and Ozarks. TEACHER Thomas (Tom) Eagle, Staff Sergeant (SSG) U.S. Army is propelled into a new experience after riding his horse into a strange, cold fog. On leave at home after a tour in Afghanistan he rides into the Smokey Mountains for a short camping trip to unwind from his deployment and never returns. Somehow, he is moved into the ...

For readers drawn to stories of strong, complex heroines navigating a world in turmoil, Vera's journey from despair to leadership offers a captivating and inspiring narrative. As she confronts her own fears and the challenges of rebuilding a fractured society, Vera embodies the indomitable spirit of those who refuse to surrender in the face of darkness.

Holly knew what she wanted, but a visit to her family’s small-town ranch makes her question her life’s choices. Is it possible that everything she really wanted was right in front of her all along? *This is a stand-alone book in the Rocky Brook Cowboys Series* After an unexpected job loss, Holly is forced to move from Chicago back to her family’s ranch until she can find a new job. She wants to leave as soon as she can to return to the big-city lifestyle she desires. When she sees her childhood friend, Keith Spencer, she’s immediately caught off guard, as the boy she once knew has ...

"When you're 2.5 million lightyears from help, you can't afford people who only have a single skill..." At just 20 years old, Veterinary Nurse and Trainee Medical Officer Eva Hughes is the youngest junior officer aboard the SS Moraturi, a colony ship transporting 500 settlers and their animals to New Eden. Tasked with caring for the domestic and farm animals, Eva is focused on her dual dream of becoming both a veterinary and medical doctor. But everything changes when a gamma burst in the wormhole forces Eva into a role she never trained for: leader of a mission that’s slipped out of ...

Are you missing puzzle pieces? Need more space to assemble your puzzle? Is your lighting poor? What about picking the right puzzle that suits you? Find answers to these questions and more! Learn how to turn jigsaw puzzle challenges into accomplishments. Find out what you are missing but so many others are raving about! Will you get to experience those benefits too? You can get a huge jump start with this hobby by taking a very small amount of preplanning time. Save money and disappointment by buying the right puzzle images for you. Learn about Dopamine and how it plays a ‘magical’ role ...

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery, where the food is to-die-for! Kylie’s move to Camden Falls didn’t go quite as she expected: now she's got two hunky men fighting for her affections, more culinary mishaps on her café's Oops Board, and ex in-laws who won’t leave her alone. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" And, of course, there's the latest murder that Kylie gets drawn into... When local real estate bigshot “Mean Mike” Pratt is found dead in his office, accusations fly from every other storefront—in no small part because he owned them! Kylie’s hairdresser, Susie, is ...

The Forbidden Contract From Mumbai’s gala lights to Udaipur’s moonlit palaces—one agreement, one dangerous love. When struggling event planner Riya Kapoor lands a mysterious invitation to a high-society gala, she never expects to catch the eye of Arjun Mehra, India’s most elusive tech billionaire. Cold, controlled, and devastatingly handsome, Arjun offers her a lifeline—an exclusive contract to be his discreet companion at business and social events. The terms are clear. The lines, immovable. Until they aren’t. From glittering rooftop dinners in Dubai to intimate moments in ...

A Vacation Gone Deadly. A Town Full of Secrets. A Killer Who’s Just Getting Started. Tiffany Black and Rosie wanted a break. Instead, they land in Duck’s Head—a town where people are disappearing, secrets run deep, and the next body could be theirs. When a local vanishes and a corpse turns up, their relaxing getaway turns into a race to catch a killer. Good thing Tiffany’s boyfriend Stone shows up, all broody and heroic. Even better? Nanna’s in town, armed with killer instincts and a purse that packs more surprises than a magician’s hat. The bodies are stacking up, the clues ...

Having the cutest neighbor is a real pain in the neck... Callie is immune to all forms of magic—including the mesmerizing gaze that lets vampires bend humans to their will. That's made her the target of an ancient evil determined to enslave her... or destroy her. Her only hope lies in her mysterious neighbor, Armant. His superhuman strength and piercing intuition captivate her as much as they frighten her. Yet, her bright spirit has ignited a spark within him that he thought had long been extinguished. And Armant has a score to settle with the master vampire that's targeting her. As ...

Guided By His Light: A Story of Faith, Hope, and Love When storms rage, both outside and within, where do you turn for light? On the rugged coast of Maine, Nicole Thomas has spent her life tending the Grayson Point Lighthouse alongside her father, a man whose unshakable faith has guided her through life's tempests. But as his health falters and the weight of responsibility grows, Nicole finds herself questioning whether she has the strength to weather the storms ahead. One fateful night, a violent storm brings a broken man to her doorstep. Tyler Hampton, a travel photographer with a past as...

If you like kick-ass, gritty action, colorful characters, and needle-sharp wit, then you’ll love Jamie Renwick’s newly published series. When the law fails you, and trust is at a premium, Maddux will always have your back… Margaux Piper has been swindled out of her inheritance. All of it. With her mother languishing in hospital, Margaux’s unscrupulous husband has taken the opportunity to funnel the family fortune offshore and vanish; his Gaugin-like fascination with young and pretty tropical women blamed for clouding his judgement. From the temperate rainforests of Vancouver to the ...

Jason Randwulf comes to Towers City to find his future but instead finds his life taking a few steps back. The only job he can get is at a local coffee shop - which pays nothing - and then he learns his former boyfriend is currently involved with someone new. When Jason answers an ad for a mysterious experiment to make some money, he is infused with a strange substance that grants him incredible powers and brings him nothing but trouble. Despite all that, he decides to use his new abilities to become a hero. He cracks down on the Neon drug that's been flooding the city and takes down some ...

In a world with no cities, where elves, dwarves, humans, demons, and all others, live in small settled villages or as wandering tribes, the first city to rise is to them what Gods are to ants. Spreading like a flood, only rumors carried by wanderers survive to warn those who are not yet swept away by nightmare, but in a world where nothing ever changes, who would believe it? Who? Until it was too late, nobody. Nobody but the survivors, and Sadrahan is a survivor. The lone adult to escape along with his newborn daughter, it falls to him to build a new life and a new home, one that nobody can...