Short Chapter

Ashton This single mama needs a break before Santa shows up. A quick, kid-free getaway to the ski town of Spruce Ridge before the holidays is perfect. Well, almost perfect. Arguing with a handsome, grumpy stranger over the last frozen pizza at the general store isn’t the best way to start a vacay. Neither is an impending blizzard rolling up the mountain, but it’ll be fine. I’ve got wine, the pizza, and a hot tub. Until I accidentally lock myself out of the rental cabin. Wearing only my bikini. In a blizzard. Not ideal. My only option is trudging to the cabin next door and asking for ...

She's in the wrong place at the wrong time. He's attempting to heal alone from his past. Can they put aside their fears to be right for each other? Emma In the remote wilderness of the mountains as a wildlife photographer and journalist, I find myself caught in an unexpected snowstorm while tracking the elusive blue wolf pack. Seeking shelter, I stumble upon a cabin, believing it to be a public survival retreat. But when Luke, a brooding war veteran, arrives at what is actually his personal hideaway, my escape turns complicated. Luke I'm seeking solitude from a world I'm still healing from ...

Violet There are things you have to deal with to do what you love. For me, it’s handsy co-stars, overzealous fans, and terrible gossip. I understand how to play the game. When I start getting threatening letters, it isn’t the same. I try to get help, but there isn’t anything to be done. They’re just words. When the stalker starts leaving gifts and getting closer and closer to me, I get very scared. I do the only thing I can think of… run and hide so that they can’t find me. Kane I’ve been home for three months and feel restless. My younger sister calls asking if I can help her...

She thought she had permission to be in his family’s mountain home. He's tired of women taking advantage of his big heart. But there's something different in this lost woman. She and her daughter need this ex-Ranger and his big heart. Leesa My divorce is finally final, and I just needed to get away from my crazy ex-husband. A coworker offers up his cabin near Black Timber Peak and I jump at the chance to spend the holiday in the mountains with my daughter Jazzy. When a man with eyes as green as the pines crashes our mother-daughter fun time, saying that I don’t have permission to be in ...

Get ready for another collection of exciting and humorous short stories with "The Remarkable Tales of the Home Town Heroes - Book #3". This five-story book is perfect for children aged 9 to 12, but readers of all ages will be captivated by the stories of four best friends (Tom, Jack, Alex and Ben) who embark on adventures and navigate challenges together. The Submarine Saga: A trip to a nearby lake leads the friends to discover a hidden underwater world. They team up with aquatic creatures to defend the underwater city from an evil force, learning the importance of friendship, loyalty, ...

Nowhere is ever truly safe. The year is 2284 and wars are endemic across Coalition Space. Matthew Campbell was a fisherman before the Coalition arrived. All he had to worry about was bringing in the day’s catch. Now he is in the middle of a war that has already killed tens of thousands. Matthew makes all the wrong people angry and he finds himself in a "prime" spot on the frontlines. ...Without any traditional military training. It seems that everything he learned in his tiny fishing village and from his time on a fishing boat will have to be enough to keep him alive. The question is, ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a Heartwarming Adventure About Friendship, Kindness, and Belonging! When a tiny alien named Zips crash-lands in their garden, three best friends discover that the greatest magic isn't in spells or potions—it's in making others feel welcomed and loved. Through an enchanted portal, they enter a world where sharing treats becomes sharing hearts, and every act of kindness creates real magic. Perfect for ages 6-9, this delightful chapter book combines: ✨ Magical adventure that keeps young readers engaged ✨ Important lessons about friendship, inclusion, and ...

Rachel The moment I saw that dashing firefighter slide down the pole, my heart skipped a beat. Luke isn’t just brave; he’s a hero in every sense of the word—even if my own cat, Mr. Whiskers, turned a simple tree-climbing adventure into a full-blown rescue operation. I never expected a day of panic would lead me to a man so fearlessly passionate about saving lives. But as he held me in his arms, the smell of smoke and adrenaline mixed with something warmer, something electric. Suddenly, my ordinary life felt charged with potential. Could he really be the hero I’ve been searching for...

Emily I’m not going to let the fact that my fiancé dumped me for the wedding planner ruin my life. In fact, I’m going to take myself on the honeymoon that I paid for. However, life has other plans. When I check into the gorgeous Madrid hotel there’s someone already in my room. My ex and his new bride. And as if that isn’t bad enough, the hotel is sold out. Then fate smiles down on me and sends me Alejandro Garcia. A tall, devastatingly handsome Spaniard with a charming smile and he is willing to share his hotel room with me…a complete stranger. I should say no. But I don’t. Now...

Life at Flint Hill Elementary School may seem normal, but seven friends find themselves on a path to crack the code for an epic life. Whether they're chasing their dreams on stage, searching for an elusive monster fish, or running a makeshift business out of a tree house, can these heroes find a way to work together to change their community?

The First Chapter is an anthology that traces the evolution of Michael Maxwell's storytelling, from his earliest short stories to the polished prose of today. Spanning decades of creative growth, this collection showcases a variety of narratives—from flash fiction that captures raw, fleeting moments to The Whistler, an epic fantasy adventure written for his oldest son. In The Whistler, a young man sets off on a daring quest to reach the sea—a feat no one in his small village has ever attempted—making this tale a thrilling journey of discovery, courage, and wonder for young adults. For...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most magical nature adventure yet! When Maya discovers four mysterious bottles in her grandmother's attic—each containing water from Earth's most precious places—the three friends are transported to an enchanting world where nature itself needs their help. Perfect for young readers aged 6-9, this captivating children's fantasy adventure combines environmental education with magical storytelling. ✨ What Makes This Book Special: • Educational Adventure: Children learn about water conservation, soil health, clean air, and forest protection through ...

It's time to go back to the cozy seaside town of Kastle Harbor and get lost in the magic of Ink & Love. Kristen I saw what love did to my mother after my dad died and swore that I’d never get my heart broken like that. When college came, I broke things off with my boyfriend and moved across the country to start fresh. I’ve landed my dream job in California and don’t have time for relationships. With my grandmother’s passing, I’m brought back to Kastle Harbor where I run into my high school sweetheart. Seth is a single dad who has the same kind heart but now he looks like he walked...

Blue Collar Single Dad Romance Zane I was told my father was a rich and powerful man, but he wanted nothing to do with me or my mother and he paid her to stay quiet. But now I'm in Storm Canyon to find out who he is and what happened between him and my mother. When my ex decides to have one of her disappear-for-days episodes, I bring my son James with me. In my quest to find out who I am, I meet Renee, mother to Sam. Our kids are the same age and as much as they get along, I find myself getting along even better with Renee. She's been through a lot. We have that in common. I see a strength ...

A selection of classic children’s stories.

When Oliver asks his friend Nate the Great to find his lost weed, Nate can't say no. This isn' just any weed. It's a Superweed that Oliver bought from Rosamond's Adopt-A-Weed sale. First Nate must figure out where to look for the weed. Together with his trusty dog Sludge, they search for clues in the woods, the park and even the library! But is the biggest clue right under Nate's nose?

A woman lost in the woods. A man who needs to be found. And the past hot on their footsteps. Bria I don't remember who I am or how I got here, but I just feel like someone is following me. Just keep moving... But my body gives up and I find myself being carried away. I don't know if he's friend or foe, but there's something familiar about him. Like we're the same. When men show up and start chasing us through the woods, I have to decide am I going to stand up for what I believe in or continue to shrink to meet expectations. It's time to rescue myself and to rescue Donte right back. Donte ...

It's time to go back to the cozy seaside town of Kastle Harbor and get lost in the magic of Ink & Love.Olivia Knight After my last serious relationship ended, I swore I’d never move away to follow a guy. Thankfully I found my home in Kastle Harbor working as a firefighter. When a nerdy publicist visits for a book signing, I can’t help but tease him a little. Jackson is built like a superhero, complete with the tortoiseshell framed glasses to hide behind. But with a guy who’s only in town for vacation, can I find the courage to throw all of my rules out the window and give love a ...

KNOX After failing the ones I loved the most, this feels like my last chance to do something good. I've lost a lot of people, from my mother to the friends I made on the battlefield, and even my own brother. My failure to save them still burns through me. So when I arrive in this small town to take a job promised to me, I don't expect to find a place I want to stay. Or a woman I want to keep forever. This curvy beauty has given me something I believed I'd lost. Hope. But once she realizes her dreams for the future aren't truly gone, will she still want to stay with me? CORINNE Everything I ...

The Blood Test – A Psychological Thriller That Will Keep You Guessing When Olivia takes her son Henry for a routine checkup, the last thing she expects is a blood test result that doesn’t make sense. She and her husband, Noah, conceived Henry through IVF—but the numbers don’t add up. With a nagging suspicion that won’t let her go, Olivia digs deeper, uncovering a series of unsettling coincidences. Then she meets Margo, another mother at Henry’s preschool, whose daughter looks eerily like him. The two women bond over their shared experience with the same fertility doctor—Dr. ...