Small Life

When a woman needs to flee a bad marriage, it doesn’t matter that she’s the wife of the former Vice President, it only matters that she escapes... Sunday Bond longs for a life far from Washington D.C., and far from the husband who has kept her in a gilded cage for too long, locked up there with only his dark secrets to keep her company. When Sunday’s best friend, the former First Lady, moves south to Shipwreck Key, Sunday goes for a visit and decides to stay. The remote island off the coast of Florida is the perfect place to avoid the world’s prying eyes and to forget about her ...

Every year, the Federal Government purchases approximately $100 billion in goods and services, all from small businesses. If you are a small business owner, this book can educate you on what is required to sell your company products and services to the Federal Government. Only a small percentage of businesses successfully succeed at government contracting. The information in this book will put your business ahead of the competition. This book provides the small business owner a solid foundation to learn how their company can get completely set-up to work with the Federal Government. It ...

She's back in the hometown she never wanted to return to, along with the high school heartbreaker she never wanted to see again. A second chance at forty, or a second heartbreak? When her beloved aunt’s sudden illness sends Nai back to Chapel Cove to manage the town’s bookstore, her successful, independent, organized life in Texas seems a million miles away. Between a book-hoarding aunt, a leaky roof, unruly pets, wobbly faith, and flaky bookstore staff, the last thing she wants is to have to rely on local cop Mateo Rodriguez for help. Not when he's the guy who broke her heart, ...

In the middle of an important investigation,Smoke Tree Substation Commander Carlos Caballo, known up and down the Colorado River Valley as "Horse," is suddenly called away to find a man who has shot an inspector at the California Agricultural Inspection station in the tiny desert community of Vidal, California. A California Highway patrolman has found the car abandoned alongside Highway95. When Horse and and the patrolman force open the trunk, they discover a body: the man's wife. Horse realizes he and his deputies must find a killer who is on foot in the vast, unpopulated area where the ...

Evan Archer has always preferred peace and solitude to the loud antics of his large, hard-to-navigate family. But when Archer Enterprises needs a new creative director, Evan jumps at the chance to claim the job he's always wanted. Moving home is easier than he expected, but Evan isn't prepared for the stunning A-list celebrity hiding out in his family's garage apartment. Following a major tabloid scandal, movie star Alaina Pierce escapes to Ribbon Ridge. She's immediately drawn to the quiet, picturesque town and the incredibly sexy - if a little quirky - Evan.

Erika Cantrell adores attending weddings, perhaps because she’d had the dreamy husband and perfect marriage. Once. But that was gone. Now she dedicates herself to her work at a pediatric practice and she’s happy to make a difference in the lives of others. Cody Stiers, a rugged organic farmer has moved to the wide-open spaces of Montana. Open to a second chance at love after his own marriage ended years ago, Cody is finally hopeful about his future. They meet at a wedding, and the chemistry is instant. Drawn to Erika's beauty and spirit, Cody doesn't hesitate to ask her out. But despite...

In Trinidad, in 1796, teenage Rosa Rendon quietly but purposefully rebels against typical female roles and behavior. Bright, competitive, and opinionated, Rosa sees no reason she should learn to cook and keep house - it is obvious her talents lie in running the farm she expects to be her birthright, despite her two older siblings. But as her homeland goes from Spanish to British rule, it becomes increasingly unclear whether its free black property owners - Rosa's family among them - will be allowed to keep their assets, their land, and ultimately, their freedom.

A Bewitching Blunder, a Brooding Shifter, and a Town in Peril! Daisy Bloom, the quirky, middle-aged witch and owner of Phantasm Pharmacy, has made a colossal mistake. When her spell goes awry, not only does every spirit that ever lived in Whispering Pines come back to haunt the town, but the very safety and security of the community are thrown into jeopardy. With things spiraling out of control, the town calls in a hunky, mysterious outsider who specializes in fixing supernatural messes. And, oh my, does Daisy want him to fix more than just the town's problems! Enter Roarke Easton, a ...

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 ...

In the foothills of the desert mountains west of Smoke Tree, someone has murdered Caleb and Eunice Clovis. They were impoverished squatters living a life of bare subsistence far off the beaten track in a miserable lean-to made of discarded lumber and cast off building materials. Who would want to kill them? And why? There seems to be no motive for the crime. Lieutenant Carlos Caballo, known throughout the Lower Colorado River Basin simply as “Horse,” is charged with solving the crime. A crime that might not have been discovered for months or even years except for a minor twist of fate. ...

Enjoy this exciting 2 book series by mystery thriller author Michelle Files. Abbey is in trouble...and her greatest enemy has a plan. A teenage girl. Secrets that never stay that way for long. Abbey embarks on a journey that's both terrifying and rewarding—one that will test her abilities and emotional resources beyond anything she ever imagined. Running away from home and getting a job on a championship horse farm, Abbey meets the handsome, and married, Adam Tyler. That's when things go from bad to worse. When people around her start dying, she is forced to defend herself from ...

Greg quickly becomes attached to the rose farm he inherited from his mother, so much so that he decides to extend his stay despite his business partner's objections. His feelings for Paula deepen with each passing hour. Her incredible dedication to the farm only bolsters Greg's resolve to assist her in improving its future. However, Greg grapples with his emotions for Belle, as her blend of innocence and passion utterly captivates him. Her evident interest in him further complicates Greg's ability to manage his own desires. After a close call, Greg feels ashamed of his actions. But when he ...

Family, friends, an unexpected sisterhood, the magic of new beginnings...mothers, daughters, brothers and sisters, sons and cousins...all finding their inner strength, facing life’s unexpected challenges, and sometimes starting over after tragedy and heartbreak, and every once in a while...finding the one true love of a lifetime. Everyone has a story... Amanda’s legacy was simple and unbelievably complicated...her sons were determined to make it happen exactly as she wanted. Hannah was distraught and in a downward spiral after her father’s death...her cousin Patricia understood but ...

When Addy Miles flees the chaos of New York City for the quiet shores of her childhood home in Lighthouse Cove, she hopes to heal her bruised heart. But her return is anything but peaceful. The town’s beloved lighthouse, a beacon of her youth, faces demolition to make way for a luxury hotel—a plan spearheaded by the mayor, who once harbored a crush on her. Determined to save the lighthouse, Addy rallies the "Alpha Girls," a group of childhood friends, to preserve the town's history. As they launch a passionate community campaign, Addy finds an unexpected ally in Carter Hanes, a charming...

Sadie may be married now, but she's as spirited as ever, and her life is no less tame. In fact, soon after she and Mark are settled into the farmhouse Mark is renovating, she's visited by three FBI agents who question her about the two children who mysteriously appeared one day at the ranch. Before the agents leave, they warn Sadie that her beloved horse, Paris, is highly valuable, and that she and Mark may be in grave danger because of Paris.

A Tumultuous Romance, a Determined Shifter, and a Wicked Warlock! Marigold “Mari” Sinclair escapes to Whispering Pines for a fresh start away from her controlling ex-husband, but instead of peace, she finds chaos. Someone has a bitter taste in their mouth about her arrival, leaving magical ambushes as unwelcome gifts. Mari didn’t expect her first ever one-night stand to be the hunky deputy sheriff, a man who’s more than willing to guard her body all day and all night. Deputy Sheriff and wolf shifter, Arden Flynt, can’t believe his luck when his unforgettable one-night stand moves ...

When Sadie inherits a cottage in the middle of nowhere from a grandmother she never met, she hopes to find the father she never knew. Instead, she discovers mysterious messages that may or may not lead to her father. When a storm knocks out the power and washes out the one road that can take her back to civilization, Sadie turns to her only neighbor, a man with a secret agenda of his own. Caden knows Sadie's father, and what he knows he dislikes. Still, he's willing to help his new neighbor track down her father...for a price. What neither of them realizes is they are not only unwittingly ...

Uncover biblical foundations for ethical entrepreneurship. Amidst a marketplace often dominated by cutthroat competition and self-centered practices, God Belongs in Business stands as a testament to the enduring strength of biblical principles in modern entrepreneurship. This book is a compilation of twelve Kingdom authors and offers a life-changing look at the transformative power of the Scriptures when sown into the fabric of the business. These narratives explore the practical application of lessons drawn from the Bible, and how they have transformed the authors' approaches to leadership...

Bonny Blankenship's most treasured memories are of idyllic summers spent in Watersend, South Carolina, with her best friend, Lainey McKay. Now in her early 50s, Bonny is desperate to clear her head after a tragic mistake threatens her career as an emergency room doctor, and her marriage crumbles around her. With her troubled teenage daughter, Piper, in tow, she goes back to the beloved river house, where she is soon joined by Lainey and her two young children.

He’s the one that got away. Now that I’m back in town, the jerk wants to offer me a job. This isn’t good for either of us. He feels like he’s got to make up for what happened when we were kids. And I have to restrain my hormones from doing the tango in front of him. Never a good working relationship. Or is it? See, here’s the deal. We made a pact when we were kids. If by some crazy reason we weren’t married by the time we were thirty, we’d marry each other. Well, time’s up. And the pact was never broken. Now what? Do I forgive the guy that ripped my heart out as a lovesick ...