Small Life

Mary Stoltzfus is 30 years old, splashed with freckles, and unmarried. In her Amish world, that qualifies her to be called an old maid. She is living her quiet schoolteacher life in the Lancaster County Amish community when she gets a surprising invitation in the mail one day. Would she come to Montana to teach?

How did I end up playing the fake fiancé to a woman I just met? Well, it all started with a trip. A guilt trip. My family is wacky. And way too involved in my love life. So, when my sister demands I bring my fiancée to her wedding, there's only one problem . . . she doesn’t exist. Who better to play the role of my future bride than the woman who nearly kicked my bucket? Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Evie is gorgeous, accomplished, and funny. The plan? We’ll learn everything we can about each other, then ‘break things off’ a few weeks after the wedding. Except . . . The line ...

From the bestselling author of Christmas in Snow Falls comes a heartwarming read that’s perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, Sheila Roberts, Debbie Macomber, and Jill Shalvis. After a viral scandal ruins her reputation, Manhattan heiress Emily seeks escape and takes a summer job as a ranch hand in Wyoming, hiding her identity. She clashes with Tyler, the ranch owner, but as Emily embraces hard work, a bond forms. When Emily is injured, she trusts Tyler with her secret, deepening their connection. However, misunderstandings arise when Emily anonymously helps the ranch. When her identity is ...

It's January of 1974, and relentless winter winds on the Mojave Desert bring trouble to Smoke Tree. The trouble includes the brutal murder of a man in the witness protection program, the shooting of a sheriff's deputy, and the arson-fueled destruction of Smoke Tree City Hall. Hauke Hunter, a lateral transfer from the San Diego Sheriff's Department also arrives with the north winds, as does a troubled and troublesome orphan from the Big Smoky Valley in Nevada, As one of his deputies lies near death, Captain Carlos Caballo, known as Horse throughout the Lower Colorado River Basin, has his ...

Alexandra McKnight prefers a life of long workdays and short-term relationships, and she's found it in Hope's Crossing. A sous chef at the local ski resort, she's just been offered her dream job at an exclusive new restaurant being built in town. But when it comes to designing the kitchen, Alex finds herself getting up close and personal with construction foreman Sam Delgado. At first glance, Sam seems perfect for Alex. He's big, tough, gorgeous and in town for only a few weeks.

It's never too late to die and try again. Georgie Wells dies at 18. The first time she relives her life, she comes back at 13 years old, and has a mystery to solve: She's living with a family she has never met. Over several lifetimes, Georgie struggles in a desperate race through time to solve the mystery, and her own death, looking over her shoulder at every turn. Teens and adults alike will love this time travel thriller. Get your copy of this gripping time travel series. This is the fourth book in the Ivy Mystery Series. The Many Lives of Ivy Wells – Book 1 The Many Lives of Sam Wells ...

A Midlife Crisis. A Mysterious Inn. A Second Chance at Love. From Amazon Bestselling Author Grace Meyers comes a heartwarming story of love, secrets, and second chances that will sweep you off your feet.Dumped by her long-time husband in the throes of a midlife crisis, when a mysterious parcel arrives containing deeds to her late grandmother’s beautiful historic inn at Martha’s Vineyard, Cathy finds herself trapped between her crushing fear of change and the tantalizing chance for a brand-new life. Swept up in an emotional whirlwind, Cathy struggles to decide what to do with the ...

The Birth House is the story of Dora Rare, the first daughter to be born in five generations of Rares. As a child in an isolated village in Nova Scotia, she is drawn to Miss Babineau, an outspoken Acadian midwife with a gift for healing. Dora becomes Miss B.’s apprentice, and together they help the women of Scots Bay through infertility, difficult labours, breech births, unwanted pregnancies and even unfulfilling sex lives.

Who says falling in love after forty can’t be fun, steamy, and wildly romantic? From grumpy ranchers and flirty factory workers to single parents and second chances, Hands On includes 5 midlife romantic comedies that celebrate love, laughter, and life’s surprising detours. This collection is full of heart and heat including cinnamon roll heroes, curvy heroines, and instalove fun including: A blue-collar factory guy and a no-nonsense consultant who go from enemies to lovers—with a basset hound referee. A harried single mom and a handsome stranger who ring in the New Year with a bang…...

By following the struggle for survival of one small-town hospital, and the patients who walk, or are carried, through its doors, The Hospital takes listeners into the world of the American medical industry in a way no audiobook has done before. Americans are dying sooner, and living in poorer health. Alexander argues that no plan will solve America’s health crisis until the deeper causes of that crisis are addressed.

A second chance at love... in a former nudist colony. 38-year-old woman billionaire Joy Maddux has everything she could want. Then, an "alpha-male" podcaster targets her. There’s only one place on earth where she’ll be safe. The former nudist colony - known as home. Hotshot reporter Thorn Pryor stumbles onto the biggest story in the past 40 years. It should land him a promotion. Instead, it gets him fired. The last thing he wants to do is run a failing newspaper on a quirky island. Until he meets his curvy new neighbor. And uncovers a one-in-a-billionaire chance at redemption. One in a ...

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.

The True: True stories from a small town are true stories from that place. From my childhood up through my adulthood. Some heartfelt, some heart rending, some the horrible truth of the life I lived at that time... (Based on a true story from my life. Names have been changed, but truthfully almost all of them are dead now so it doesn't matter.) The feeling of being thrown from the car, the jarring impact, the dizzying disorientation – these were moments etched indelibly into my memory. The world seemed to spin wildly, colors blurring, sounds distorting, creating a distorted kaleidoscope of...

A first novel with all the assurance of a mature writer at the peak of form and ambition, Mohawk is set in upstate New York and chronicles more than a dozen lives in a leather town, long after the tanneries have started closing down. Ranging over three generations - and clustered mainly in two clans, the Grouses and the Gaffneys - these remarkably various lives share only the common human dilemmas and the awesome physical and emotional presence of Mohawk itself.

An historic literary event: the publication of a newly discovered novel, the earliest known work from Harper Lee, the beloved, best-selling author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Originally written in the mid-1950s, Go Set a Watchman was the novel Harper Lee first submitted to her publishers before To Kill a Mockingbird. Assumed to have been lost, the manuscript was discovered in late 2014.

Ride along with Deputy Taylor Gray as she investigates a triple murder alongside her partner, Detective Shane Weaver. As she tries to bring justice to the victims and their families, Taylor also grapples with personal decisions and seeks balance in her own life. Meanwhile, Catherine struggles to rebuild her life after serving a 20-year prison sentence. Facing rejection and distrust, Catherine tries to find stability and peace with her adult daughters. Even as Catherine tries to move on, secrets in Hart's Ridge continue to surface, revealing the town's darker side.

'The Girl in the Woods is a great psychological thriller which kept me glued to the pages.' Amazon reviewer 'A brilliant, creepy but very creative domestic noir' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This psychological thriller kept my interest. How well do we really know someone?' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I finally have the family I've always dreamed of, so why do I feel like someone's stepped on my grave? Noel and I are desperate for a child, so when we're given the chance to adopt a young girl named Orchid, we eagerly seize it. We've been cautioned it will take time for Orchid to adjust ...

It's Christmas at the Dane Crown Inn, and the much-needed renovations at the resort once known as "the gem of Florida's Treasure Coast" have been put on hold for the holidays. Amy Sommer Peterson and the rest of the family deck the halls with festive garland, decorate towering Christmas trees, and hang sparkling lights. When surprise guests arrive to share the season, everyone soon gathers in the kitchen to decorate cookies, sing Christmas carols, reminisce about the past, and make new memories. While the rest of the family celebrates, Amy faces a host of challenges.

Set against a background of political turbulence in Kerala, Southern India, The God of Small Things tells the story of twins Esthappen and Rahel. Amongst the vats of banana jam and heaps of peppercorns in their grandmother's factory, they try to craft a childhood for themselves amidst what constitutes their family - their lonely, lovely mother; their beloved uncle Chacko (pickle baron, radical Marxist and bottom pincher); and their avowed enemy, Baby Kochamma (ex-nun and incumbent grand-aunt).

Looking for a fresh start after the death of his partner, homicide detective Jack Lee and his wife move to Cedar Island, WA, where he accepts the position of chief of police. Jack hopes to leave his past behind him and settle into the small community. However, upon arriving, the body of a woman turns up, a child goes missing, and a devastating mudslide hits the town. Even crazier are the rumors of a Bigfoot lurking around. Enter Jack’s longtime friend, Dr. Allie Chandler, an anthropologist. Her lifetime obsession with Sasquatch could at least answer one of the burning questions plaguing ...