Day Town

Awakened by radio broadcasts urging the residents of a small Virginia town to take a snow day rather than travel to school and work, Peter Boyd finds himself with both an unexpected day off and an opportunity to find big truths in small moments and surprise encounters. Peter believes he has a good life, with a decent job and a family he loves. But he’s quietly worried he’ll be cut when downsizing takes effect at the factory.

Marriage is no picnic. At least the one Vivian Emerson shared with her late husband hadn’t been. Unfortunately, the devastation Craig had brought into her life didn’t end with his death. Not only did he leave Vivian without closure, he had to go and die in a way that made her the talk of the whole state of South Carolina and beyond. Now her daughter wants nothing to do with her because of him. She would just stick with the single life from now on, thank you very much. For the last fourteen years since the death of his wife, Bo Manning never even considered wanting another woman in his ...

The Labasques aren’t like other families. Living in a shack out in the swamps, they scrape a living hunting down alligators and other animals just to get by. To the good people of Jacknife, Louisiana, they are troublemakers, outcasts, the kind of people you wouldn’t want living on your doorstep. So when Cutter Labasque is found face down in the muddy swamp, no one seems to care, not even her two rough-cut brothers. The only person who questions the official verdict of suicide is Cutter’s childhood friend, Loyal Duval, who has just returned home to care for her ageing mother.

For Dorothea Cassidy Thursdays were special. But one Thursday in June was to be more special than any other. It was the day that Dorothea Cassidy was strangled... As the small town of Otterbridge prepares for its summer carnival, Inspector Stephen Ramsay begins a painstaking reconstruction of Dorothea’s last hours. He soon discovers that she had taken on a number of deserving cases – a sick and lonely old woman, a disturbed adolescent, a compulsive gambler, a single mother with a violent boyfriend and a child in care – and even her close family have their secrets to hide.

Bookkeeper Megan has always lived life by a set of very rigid rules, but with impending divorce papers on the horizon, she throws herself into a new challenge. She finds solace and purpose in her volunteer work at a dogs’ home but with finances tight, and soon-to-be ex-husband Lyle controlling her purse strings, she might have to trade the work for something more permanent. But spending her time in the fresh countryside air, Megan discovers a glimmer of hope for a new beginning, finding strength, love, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow – and maybe, even possibly, a new romance.

So many sweet romance stories always take place over Christmas. We love an adorable kiss in the flurries of gentle snow. But it’s time some other holidays get a little love too. Set during every month of the year, this collection of sweet romances will have you swooning from early January to summer solstice to New Year’s Eve. Proving that a happily ever after can take place at any time of the year. An anthology from End Game Press authors, we are very proud to bring you their excellent stories!

“Heartwarming, poignant… a joy to read.” –Writer’s Digest Claire Chastain reflects on her journey of childhood innocence and discovery in small-town Texas in the 1950s. She and best friend Libby share a lifetime of challenges and friendship although Claire is pampered and sheltered in contrast to street-savvy Libby. Claire is blindsided by her mother's devastating illness and ensuing conflicts with her beloved father. Her world of family traditional values crumbles and her lifelong dreams shatter. For the first time, she must make her own way and her own forever decisions. Libby ...

I want to tell you about my week. It did not start out so well. Daniel is four years old, and he can't seem to do anything right! Every day, things just don't seem to go his way. But on Sunday, a man named Jesus comes to town! How will Jesus react to little Daniel? Will Daniel's week turn around? Can Daniel feel loved when everything is going wrong? Find out in The Day Jesus Came to Town!

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO TAKE CUPID'S BOW AND ARROW INTO YOUR OWN HANDS... There's nothing English teacher Amanda Marsh won't do to see her students succeed--even if that means becoming a contestant in the school's annual Valentine's fundraiser. But when her class decides to throw another teacher into the mix, will The Cupid Caper mean that the teacher who can't get enough of sonnets and Shakespeare finally gets a happily-ever-after of her own? Throw in a school dance, a sheep dog who thinks he's human, and a group of students who want to get an "A" in matchmaking and you've got Cupid's bow ...

After receiving a letter from a probate judge requesting his presence, Ryan Walker, a thirty-year-old career minded Bostonian professional, returns to a small town in the southern Appalachians. Brandon Springs, the hometown of his murdered parents, had always seemed to him to be a dull little village. However, little is as he remembers from childhood visits to his Uncle Andrew and Aunt Sally. During his return trip to Brandon Springs, he experiences emotional and mental turns which cause him to doubt his sanity. He is haunted by a mysterious fellow even in his dreams. These volatile ...

Three Hearts, One Destiny In the picturesque Woodland Estates, where luxury homes stand amidst towering trees, real estate agent Blair finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and desire. When a string of robberies rocks the tranquil community, she's drawn to two enigmatic men—Jeff, her boss' son who is definitely off limits, and Zane, Jeff's best friend, who sets her senses ablaze. As the thefts escalate and danger looms, Blair's heart becomes a battleground for the irresistible pull she feels toward both men. Unbeknownst to her, these men are more than they appear. They're werewolves...

Meet Kelsie Butler. Coffee addict. Dog lover. Mystery buff. When an anonymous host invites Kelsie and her friend Angela to spend a free weekend at an isolated lodge in the mountains, Kelsie’s curiosity is piqued. On arriving at the lodge, she discovers that seven other guests have been invited, and none of them know who their generous host might be—or why that host insists they attend storytelling sessions each night. Before long, tensions mount, and the weekend turns deadly when one of the guests is found dead. With a snowstorm bearing down on the lodge and blocking contact with the ...

Royalty...it was more than just a word to her. It was her life. But not for long. Marlie loved her family dearly, even when she didn’t like them very much. But their life wasn’t the life she wanted for herself. Maggie had always fulfilled her responsibilities, she’d always done exactly as she was expected to...she knew no other way. Until now...until after reading a letter from her father suggesting she visit her niece and learn how to do as she pleased every once in a while, including the joy of eating pizza at her slightest whim. The last thing Maggie expected when she showed up at ...

COULD A LUCKY CHARM SHE NEVER KNEW SHE NEEDED BE THE KEY TO TRUE LOVE? It’s always been high school drama teacher Lisa Fleming and her Nana against the world…until the rebellious retiree reconnects with her first love online and brings Lisa across the country for a legendary white chapel wedding. Lisa soon realizes she needs to get Las Vegas’ most eligible bachelor on her side to stop Nana from saying “I do” and back home to their small town of Port Provident--so they can focus on Nana’s failing health. Along the way, there’s karaoke, a fake engagement that’s the talk of the...

Do you miss Grayson and Riley? This Valentines Day short story is just what you need!

Eve has never liked Christmas. So when her adored elderly aunt dies, the last thing she is expecting is to be left a theme park in her will. A theme park with a Christmas theme. And that's not the only catch. Her aunt's will stipulates that Eve must run the park with a mysterious partner, the exotically named Jacques Glace. Who is this Jacques, and why did Aunt Evelyn name him in her will?

Lydia McIntosh left her old life behind when she said good-bye to Prairie Town, North Carolina, and started over halfway across the country with her beloved Gran, away from her family, away from everyone who knew the person she once was and from the identity she never quite wanted in the first place. When her grandmother passes away, she returns home, and while she intends to stay only for the funeral, her grandmother has other plans - from the grave.

Tripp Hawkins returns to Hawk Ridge Hollow after several years to find much is the same in his hometown: the quaint village, good friends, and the world-class ski resort owned by his family. Almost everything is the same, except the girl he’d once called his sweetheart. Sadie plans to spend Valentine’s Day alone. She has enough responsibility as it is. A romcom, plus some chocolate, sounds like the perfect date. Tripp wants nothing more than a second chance with the girl who stole his heart, and he’ll do anything to win her back. But it might be too late. Has she moved on?

Death by poison is not a good way to go—unless the punch tastes good. My ten-year high school reunion was supposed to be fun—seeing old friends and maybe even making a few new ones. And I was really looking forward to spending an evening with Jaxson’s brother, Drake, again. Too bad, when we entered the dance, one of Drake’s friends was lying dead on the floor covered in pink punch. Sure Kyle Covington was a very rich investor who’d made his share of enemies but had any of them been at the reunion? Considering Drake’s connection with the deceased, what kind of friend would I be ...

Enjoy this sweet cowboy novel by small-town romance author Erin K. Wright… The last thing on his mind is romance… When Gage takes over the family bakery, he knows it’s not going to be easy. But his business plans didn’t take into account a five-foot-nothin’ spitfire buying the shop next door and promptly beginning what has to be the longest and loudest remodeling project. Ever. It’s soon plenty clear that Little Miss Trouble is intent on upending Gage’s well-ordered life. He’d be good and riled up, if only his new neighbor wasn’t so pretty… She’s looking for a fresh ...