Small Life

She thought the best years of her life had passed her by… but God was just beginning to write her story. After her husband vanished into the silence of Alaska, Bethel Hamby poured herself into her small-town flower shop, content to survive but never truly bloom again. Heartbreak had knocked twice—first with his leaving, then with the slow fading of hope. But on a rainy morning, a forgotten devotional, and a chance encounter with a woman named Lillian, Bethel finds herself drawn back to faith, friendship, and the quiet promise of something more. With the gentle nudging of a meddling aunt...

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!

Three Billionaires. Three Secrets. Three Chances at Love. Welcome to Cedar Cove, where small-town charm collides with sizzling billionaire secrets. In this captivating collection, three powerful men risk everything for love—only to find that claiming their forever might be the hardest battle of all. Claiming My Nemesis – An Enemies to Lovers Romance Ethan Sterling wasn’t supposed to be in Cedar Cove, and he definitely wasn’t supposed to steal my heart. I swore I wouldn’t fall for his charm, but beneath his cocky exterior was a man hiding more than I ever imagined. When his secrets...

Ivory Fields brings you a Special Christmas Romance. The Christmas Festival hangs by a thread – unless she can make a shocking discovery that changes everything. The yearly Christmas Festival is coming to the town of Mystic, Massachusetts... and for Winnie Proctor, it could end either in heartbreak, or a Christmas miracle. As a successful – but perpetually single – reporter, she’s beginning to lose hope that she’ll ever find “the one”. But sometimes, true love is waiting just around the corner. When the greedy nephew of their late town matriarch demands the festival turn a ...

A tender, later-in-life romance about second chances, emotional reckoning, and the healing power of being seen. Naomi Clarke has built a quiet life in Gracewood, piecing herself back together after a toxic marriage left her doubting everything—including herself. As a therapist, she’s supposed to have the answers. But healing is messy. And starting over? Even messier. Jack Weston is a retired firefighter with a bad hip, a short fuse, and a court-ordered therapy appointment he doesn’t want. But behind the gruff exterior is a man unraveling—angry, alone, and out of reasons to keep ...

At only ten years old, Katherine Forrester has already experienced her fair share of upheaval. It has been three years since she last saw her mother, a concert pianist whose career was cut short by a terrible accident. After a brief reunion, tragedy strikes once more, forcing Katherine from the familiarity of New York City to a foreign Swiss boarding school. Far from home, she struggles with the challenges of growing up. Stifled by her daily routine and the pettiness of her classmates, Katherine’s piano lessons with a gifted young teacher provide an anchor in the storm.

Introverts are most wonderful people; they are a different breed of humans. They live and thrive best when they are left to their own devices and company. An introvert chooses the inner peace that comes with the security and sure-footedness of having to deal with only himself. However, when you consider the fact that our society seems to think that being an introvert means you cannot lead, that causes constant mental reluctance to aspire for leadership. Are you an introvert? Are you a leader? Are you an introvert trying to lead people? Are you trying to lead people but you feel you ...

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 ...

In Bonnet, Texas, Liddy Latham, the queen of funeral dinners, keeps a Southern comfort-food tradition alive - until fancy-schmancy Matilda Monroe moves back to town. She wants room at the table for her own style of consolation and closure: healthy, modern, and vegan. But this is about more than fried chicken versus tofu turkey. Matilda’s return is also stirring up their volatile, unresolved history. And just when they thought it couldn’t get more personal.

Stuck in a hotel with my childhood crush, and there's only one bed... What could possibly go wrong? In the face of betrayal, I'm back in Sugar Plum just in time for my high school reunion, And Henry Carter is the silver fox who only gets better with age. Henry is so much more than my best friend. He's a tall drink of water on a hot summer day. The kind of guy any woman would want by her side. But as luck would have it, I've been flying in his friend zone since kindergarten. It's bad enough that I'm hiding a scandal the size of a Dallas skyscraper,But when things go haywire the weekend of ...

If you love Christmas, love mountains and lakes, and love small communities filled with good friends, you'll find them all here in this Huckleberry Lake duet! Enjoy the hope, healing, love, and peace of a Christmas visit to the lake in these two faith-filled novellas, as two couple grow, learn, and change with God's help, until they can open their hearts to their lifetime loves! Calm & Bright Will Brad and Maddie let God use a Christmas together for the sake of their son to help them rediscover the love that led to their whirlwind romance, and overcome the issues that caused their divorce? ...

In the quaint seaside town of Lighthouse Cove, Brit Robertson's life is a canvas of unresolved emotions and unwanted change. After her husband's mysterious disappearance, Brit struggles with the idea of moving forward, haunted by memories and what-ifs. When her old friend Jake steps forward with support and unexpected feelings, Brit must confront the possibilities of a new beginning. As Brit and her lifelong friends rally to save the iconic Rocky Shoals Lighthouse from the clutches of a ruthless developer, their efforts spark community spirit and ignite old rivalries. The town is divided, ...

Transforming Your Life One Step at a Time is a powerful exploration of how the smallest moments and decisions shape the trajectory of our lives. In this insightful and inspiring book, Doel Martinez shares his personal journey of transformation through the creation of one simple habit: morning writing. What began as a daily goal soon became a profound practice of self-awareness, discipline, and personal growth. Through this ritual, Martinez discovers that true change comes not from waiting for the perfect moment, but from consciously building habits that align with our deepest desires and ...

From the globally-recognized personal finance educator and social media star behind Her First $100K, an inclusive guide to all things money—from managing debt to investing and voting with your dollars.

Until next time. That was chilling promise made to Ollie, Coco and Brian after they outsmarted the smiling man at Mount Hemlock Resort. And as the trio knows, the smiling man always keeps his promises. So when the lights flicker on and off at Brian's family's inn and a boom sounds at the door, there's just one visitor it could be. Only, there's no one there, just a cryptic note left outside signed simply as - S.

Life is meant to be savored, but that’s not easy with no family, limited prospects, and a past you’d rather not talk about. Still, Callie Smith doesn’t know how to feel when she discovers she has a brother and a sister - Malcolm, who grew up with affection, wealth, and privilege, and Keira, a streetwise 12-year-old. Despite her trepidation, she moves into the grand family home with her siblings and grandfather on the shores of Lake Washington, hoping just maybe this will be the start of a whole new life. But starting over can be messy.

When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay form a book club to help support a local bookshop on the beach, friends and guests of the old beach house inn are eager to join, although one new member harbors a potentially devastating secret. Meanwhile, a discovery in the historic beach house inn brings the past to light, and recently widowed Ivy grapples with the idea of a new marriage. But when a threat arises during a book club meeting that could harm the entire beach community, members pull together, proving that the bonds of family and friendship are more important than ever in Summer Beach.

There’s a difference between being lost and being lost in Louisiana. Being lost means that, given enough time, you’ll sort it out. Being lost in Louisiana means you can’t find your butt to scratch it. Bill Montgomery is the latter. After arriving in Springhill, his only hope is to get out. In one blistering hot afternoon, he discovered that it wasn’t so bad, but first, he had to learn its secrets and the people that lived them. Toles sweeps the reader away, lost in the story from page one, swimming with ease in the current. Sprinkled with humor and small-town charm, the author ...

♥The Candy Beach Series ♥ Falling in love is not easy when you're 60+ years old! If loving him is so wrong, why does it feel so right?Childless, Michael Gray longs to find the secret daughter his deceased wife gave up for adoption years ago. His search takes a detour when he meets candy maker Dara Greene. Dara is also widowed and she’s determined to make her business, Caroline’s Candy Shoppe, a success. Dara suffers from stage fright and due to a recent traumatic event, she seeks Michael’s assistance. Can he help her win the Annual Cruise Ship Candy Competition and convince her to...

HARLOW Down and out, Nobody to call, no place to stay. I did what I had to, I needed to survive. Squatting in an old apartment complex wasn't my best move, But moving in with the sexy and sensitive owner of the building couldn’t be any worse. After all, he just wants to help, And I can't resist the kindness of this particular stranger. He's proper and serious, Unlike anyone I've ever met. He saved me, And now it's my turn to save him, From himself. DUKE I’ve never known anyone like her, Gorgeous, smart, and slightly naïve, But her sense of humor has me begging for more. I'm drawn to ...