Small Life

Southern historical fiction novel of drama and intrigue set on the Blue Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains in Western North Carolina. Excerpt from Chapter Nine: She hid in the woods all night long. Didn’t even come out to milk the goat or feed her mother’s chickens. The goat was starting to bleat to be milked by the next morning, but she was too afraid to take a chance on being out in the open long enough to milk her. By the time the sun started going down, she gathered enough determination to slip close enough to the cabin to see through the open door. There was enough light left in ...

Billington, Texas, is a place where nothing changes. Well, almost nothing. For the first time in nearly four decades, Mary Alice Roth is not getting ready for the first day of school at Billington High. A few months into her retirement—or, district mandated exile as she calls it—Mary Alice does not know how to fill her days.

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.

New York City meets small-town charm in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about second chances, family secrets, and unexpected sparks. Ashley Winters doesn’t do small towns, or flowers, for that matter. But when her free-spirited grandmother takes a nasty fall in her beloved Maple Ridge flower shop, Ashley begrudgingly trades skyscrapers for sunsets to help out for the summer. Despite her utter lack of gardening skills and a black thumb that could kill a cactus, Ashley sees this as her chance to finally connect with the grandmother her parents kept at arm’s length her entire childhood...

Someone is shooting horses, and Sadie is determined to find out who it is. That is until she begins to suspect that Mark, her boyfriend, may be involved. Will Sadie discover the truth? Will it be too hard to bear?

From leaky pipes to an unconventional romance... Zack, a heartbroken programmer, has been living life on autopilot since his fiancée left him. When his kitchen sink springs a leak, he calls Karlson Plumbing and meets the dynamic duo, Faye and Raye Karlson. The sisters quickly fix the leaky sink, but Zack, drawn to their charm and expertise, finds excuses to keep them around as he discovers more plumbing issues in his old house. Through shared meals, late-night conversations, and plumbing emergencies, Zack forms a deep connection with both sisters that goes beyond friendship. Faye and Raye,...

Karissa Newcomb is ready for a new start in a new neighborhood, as far away as she can get from Seattle, where her husband cheated on her with the neighbor who was supposed to be her best friend. She and her nine-year-old daughter are moving on to the city of Gig Harbor on the bay in Puget Sound. She even has a new job as an assistant at a small publishing company right in Gig Harbor. Her new boss seems like a bit of a curmudgeon, but a job is a job, she loves to read, and the idea of possibly meeting writers sounds fabulous.

Secrets told in the church ladies' room are supposed to stay in the ladies' room. But that doesn't mean that what Trudy overhears there during her great-aunt Gertrude's funeral won't change the rest of her life. Trudy has a daughter in the middle of a major rebellion, a two-timing husband who has been cheating for their entire married life, and a mother with Alzheimer's residing in the local nursing home.

Do you feel like you're living a smaller life than you deserve? If you grew up with criticism, trauma, or neglect, you may have learned to survive by making yourself invisible. Don't challenge anyone. Don't try too hard. Don't attract attention. Stay off the radar, and you'll be safe. But what protected you then now imprisons you. This survival strategy becomes self-suppression—and it's keeping you stuck. In "Breaking Free," you'll discover how childhood coping mechanisms transform into adult patterns that limit your relationships, career, health, and happiness. More importantly, you'll ...

When military engineer Josh Harmon inherits his family’s dilapidated county fair, he awakens an age-old magic woven into the land—ley lines, a carved carousel horse, and elemental beings who will stop at nothing to protect their convergence. Now Josh must embrace his latent enchantment, outwit shadowy saboteurs, and forge an alliance with a fire djinn and a dryad…or watch the Meadowbrook Fair—and its guardians—fade into legend. Harem polyamorous romance with one hero and multiple partners. Mature sexual themes and some explicit scenes. Fantasy violence (sabotage, magical combat). ...

I never expected a rugged cowboy to ride in and turn my world upside down. Life in Chateau, Montana, is pretty much perfect—I’ve built a thriving boutique and am finally living the future I’ve always envisioned for myself. But, of course, there’s a hitch: a sleazy, overbearing businessman who’s hell-bent on getting his grubby hands on my store. His relentless advances are wearing me down. That’s when he walks in. Clay Landry - My favorite kind of Prime, Grade-A man candy—rugged, with just the right amount of rough around the edges. The kind of man I usually steer clear of ...

Ethan thought his beachside home would be a calm escape. Instead, it’s overflowing with gorgeous, chaotic, and irresistible women who’ve turned his quiet routine into something else entirely. With growing temptation, new career choices, and no privacy to speak of, he’s about to find out just how complicated paradise can get.

Welcome to Life After Divorce— We’re proud of you for taking the necessary steps in caring for yourself. This is no time to feel guilty about making sure you’re okay. We want you to know that you're going to be better than okay because you’ll be making decisions based on timeless advice and Biblical principles. We have both survived the soul-shattering trauma of divorce, but we also know the beauty of second chances once healing is achieved. Walk with us through the process and into the light of recovery. Surviving divorce, reclaiming your worth, and rebuilding life is as ...

Maybe it was the glitter or the missing snacks. Mark's roommate is starting to get suspicious of the Fairies Mark has been hiding in his room.

Rebecca has been catapulted from her home, her marriage, and her children. She has escaped to Pawleys Island to hide herself from herself. But after Miss Olivia pries Rebecca's secrets from her, Huey and especially Abigail are challenged to reenter life outside the dream state their idyllic geography evokes. They will see that Rebecca has her day in court, but they never expect to provoke a national forum for discussion.

Claire has a problem with setting limits. All her life she has taken on every responsibility, assumed every burden, granted every request. Claire wants it all—and in the eyes of her friends, she has it: a devoted husband, four beautiful children, even a successful career as an artist. So when she agrees to chair the committee for Nantucket's social event of the year, she knows she can handle it. Claire can handle anything. But when planning the gala propels her into the orbit of billionaire Lock Dixon, unexpected sparks begin to fly.

Unlock Success Without Sacrificing Yourself. Entrepreneurship is thrilling—but let’s face it, it can also be exhausting. If you’re chasing big dreams while juggling burnout, stress, and the constant hustle, The Entrepreneur's Peace is here to help you find your balance. In this refreshingly relatable and humorous guide, entrepreneur and teacher Matt Poyle shares personal stories and hard-earned lessons from his journey. From childhood soda-machine schemes to finding calm amidst chaos, Matt offers actionable insights to help you create a meaningful life—and a business—without ...

He opened his home to them. Now they’ve become his whole world. What started as a temporary living arrangement has turned into something much deeper. Ethan's quiet coastal life is now filled with warmth, laughter, and late nights with three stunning women who want more than just a place to stay—they want him. As new plans take shape and deeper bonds form, Ethan faces the biggest choice of his life: play it safe, or build a future with the women he can't imagine living without.

Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three years - ever since her husband died in a car accident. One mental breakdown and some random suicidal thoughts later, she's just starting to get the hang of this widow thing. She can now get her two girls to school, show up to work, and watch TV like a pro. The only problem is she's becoming overwhelmed with being underwhelmed.

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 ...