Small Life

Giggles, Guitars, and Ghosts. Spectral Attraction by Bente Pietersen is a flirty, feel-good paranormal rom-com with unfinished business, irresistible banter, and one very persistent ghost. Welcome to Oakeswell Heath, a quaint English village where gossip travels faster than the broadband, the vicars have suspiciously nice hair, and one charming but shabby Edwardian house has its very own rockstar ghost. Linda, 41 and freshly divorced, is ready for a reset. Trading in heartache for a new postcode, ready to reclaim her life with nothing but a sharp wit and a toolkit full of hope. What she ...

Thirteen-year-old Abby Hubble lives in an unhappy home in the Sierra Nevada foothills where her father makes life miserable for her and her mother, Mary. One day Abby witnesses a man dump a litter of puppies into the nearby river. Diving in to rescue all seven, she knows she won’t be able to bring them home. Afraid for their fate at the pound, she takes them to an abandoned cabin, where all she can offer is a promise that she’ll be back the next day.

A Grumpy Farmer. A Spirited Nurse. A Raging Storm. A storm wreaks havoc on our small town of Oak Glen. Hunter, the dedicated single father and volunteer, battles the elements with determination. When a crucial tip comes my way, I brave the storm to find him. We're thrown together, awaiting the storm's lull. Without warning sparks ignite in unexpected places. Beneath his tough exterior lies a man worth uncovering. His protective instincts stir a warmth in my heart. A feeling I thought I'd lost forever. I vowed to never let a man close enough to hurt me or my daughters again. Now I stand at a...

Gussie, Ina Mae, and Blanche have been best friends for more than sixty years. From their humble beginnings of founding the Sunshine Club when they were girls to becoming the matchmaking queens of Newton, Texas, these three were inseparable. When Blanche passes away, Gussie and Ina Mae feel the best way to honor their dearly departed is with a shot of whiskey, some good music, and making a match for Blanche’s niece, Sissy.

He’s never stopped thinking about her, even hundreds of miles away. She’s never stopped wishing she could forget him, even years later. A serendipitous encounter forces Carson and Emma to ask—have they matured into their dream match for each other, or remained a nightmare they must walk away from? Carson Walker has it all—except happiness. He’s rebuilding relationships with his family, feeling welcomed at home, and worth over a billion dollars. But it can’t buy the forgiveness of the woman he most hurt in high school. Emma Rose has very little—except a loving family. She’s ...

A spicy holiday romance featuring a grumpy hockey star turned CEO, a determined lawyer fighting for her community, and a Taylor Swift-loving turtle. Perfect for fans of Theodora Taylor, Helena Hunting and Pippa Grant! All I want for Christmas…is you! TESSA I never meant to fall for Grant Thompson. He's arrogant, stubborn, and represents everything I'm fighting against in this town. But when he dives into a frozen pond to save my nephew, I start seeing beneath that polished corporate facade. Now he's pretending I'm his fiancée, and what started as a Christmas charade is feeling ...

At last, Mitford's rector and lifelong bachelor Father Tim has married his talented and vivacious neighbor Cynthia. Now, of course, they must face love's challenges: new sleeping arrangements for Father Tim's sofa-sized dog, Cynthia's urge to decorate the rectory Italian-villa-style, and the growing pains of the thrown-away boy who's become like a son to the rector.

From the beloved and best-selling author of Plainsong and Eventide comes a story of life and death, and the ties that bind, once again set out on the High Plains in Holt, Colorado. When Dad Lewis is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he and his wife, Mary, must work together to make his final days as comfortable as possible. Their daughter, Lorraine, hastens back from Denver to help look after him....

Four years ago, Jason Milner invited Winona Saunders to the spring dance, only to overhear a snippet of her words—a complete misunderstanding—that made him feel like a charity case. Driven by hurt and pride, he brought her best friend Etta instead. Shattered by the betrayal, Winona fled and vowed never to trust Jason again. Jason roamed the Texas plains for four lonely years, chasing gold and trying to forget. When his travels take him back to Branson to restock supplies, he finds Winona has taken over her late father’s general store. One charged encounter, and old tensions—and ...

Over the course of four celebrated works of fiction and almost forty years, Richard Ford has crafted an ambitious, incisive, and singular view of American life as lived. Unconstrained, astute, provocative, often laugh-out-loud funny, Frank Bascombe is once more our guide to the great American midway.

Welcome to Bloombay, a small island off Seattle’s coast with stunning ocean views, picturesque vineyards, and a tight-knit community. Sisters Emily, Donna, and Olivia Abernathy miss each other dearly. Residing in different cities, they only see each other a few times a year. But when Emily, the eldest sister, is forced to move to Bloombay, Donna and Olivia immediately visit her to make sure she’s okay. They find themselves at crossroads in their own lives too, and the island charms them in unexpected ways. Emily Abernathy has dedicated the past twenty years to raising her children. When...

Charmaine moves to Coral Island and lands a job working at a local florist shop. It seems as though the entire island has caught wedding fever, with weddings planned every weekend. It's a good opportunity for her to get to know the locals, but what she doesn't expect is to be thrown into the middle of a family drama. Penny and Rowan's wedding is coming up fast, and Penny's working too hard to give it her full attention. Rowan's still figuring out what to do with his life when a suggestion from a friend gives them both an idea.

The author guides you through a step-by-step process to lead you to get back on track with your time management. He offers a great step-by-step guide and encouragement so you can achieve maximum efficiency. He gives you the modern tools to go into tomorrow well organized for everything you need to accomplish. Inspirational self help book that makes a monumental change easy.

When I was seventeen, I made a marriage pact with William Jones. This Christmas, I’m coming to collect. As the owner of a lucrative graphic design firm, I have everything a girl could want. Except for a baby. If your biological clock starts to tick in your early thirties, by forty, it’s a death knell. I can practically hear the bells clanging in my head as my ovaries shrivel up and die. I’ve considered fostering or adopting. I’ve even visited fancy sperm banks. Places where you can choose a donor based on everything from his IQ to his body type, hair and eye color, spirit animal, ...

All her life, Epiphany Salerno has been tossed like a dandelion seed on the wind. Now, at 16, she must move to the low-rent side of Blue Sky Hill and work where she's not wanted: in an upscale home on The Hill. J. Norman Alvord's daughter has hired a teenager to stay with him in the afternoons. Widowed and suffering from heart trouble, Norman wants to be left alone. But in Epie's presence, Norman discovers a mystery. Deep in his mind lie memories of another house, another life, and a woman who saved him.

Fans of Maeve Binchy will love this entertaining read that transcends time with history repeating itself, proving it’s not our circumstances that define us but the power within to change. A story of life, love, loss and seeking more, three generations of women are all on a journey to change their circumstances and find the life they believe they were destined for . . . revealing a terrible secret that changes it all. In 1960s Ireland, Maggie Treacy has never felt she belongs. Determined to change her life, the transformation doesn’t come without cost, but she isn’t going to let ...

★★ If you love clean inspirational romance, don’t miss out. These sweet and wholesome stories, where God is at the center, are filled with delightful, captivating characters. Their perseverance and faith will warm your heart and rekindle your belief in love and Happily-Ever-After. ★★ Six sweet small-town inspirational romances. This is the complete Cherish Series in one large bundle and includes the following books: A LOVE SONG TO CHERISH It’s easy to recognize another’s pain. The tough part is facing your own. A CHRISTMAS TO CHERISH There’s nothing a Christmas kiss won’t ...

They’ve long believed they would never find love again—and now they’ve got one last chance to change their lives. Clay Parker lost the love of his life nearly two decades ago. Ever since, he’s devoted himself to his sons and his ranch. But when he meets her, he begins to wonder if there might still be room for more love in his life. Willow Williams never got the chance to have a lifelong love. After receiving some devastating news two decades before, she’s become a recluse to all except her niece and her brother. But when she meets him, she begins to wonder if she can still be ...

Daniel Clement has suffered a secret humiliation and to recover, takes respite at the monastery where he was a novice. But the monastery doesn't allow Daniel a break, for there are tensions building there too, as the secret past of novice master Father Paul is emerging. Tension mounts and a murder ensues. Meanwhile back at Champton, Daniel is the subject of village gossip, his mother Audrey is up to something again, there's trouble at the dress shop, up at the big house, and the puppies are running riot. Can Daniel be reconciled with detective Neil and solve the mystery?

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.