Small Life

Pam Dottson read about the new store opening in the monthly newsletter Maxwell's sent out to its employees and was curious about the small town of Marysville, Utah. No one had put in a request for the job so far and she decided to take two weeks of vacation at the beginning of February to drive up and check it out. As soon as she drove into the small rural town, she knew she was in love. It felt like time had stopped and the pace of life was definitely slower than what she was used to in California. Pam was in her mid-forties and had never married due to being preoccupied with her career. ...

In the small town of Willow Heights, where secrets intertwine with the rustling leaves, Lisa finds her world turned upside down when Jonah, a figure from her past, reemerges. As they navigate the complexities of co-parenting two spirited boys, buried emotions resurface, and the pair must confront the scars of their shared history. Torn between the echoes of a broken past and the possibility of a mended future, "No Place like Willow Heights" is a heartwarming tale of second chances, the enduring power of family, and the rediscovery of love in unexpected places. Join Lisa and Jonah on a ...

A Charming Yet Mysterious Tale of 19th Century Stonemarket Small Town Mystery is a gripping tale that transports readers to the quaint and mysterious town of Stonemarket, nestled deep within the serene English countryside of the late 19th century. Secrets and Shadows Amongst the Rustic Charm This intriguing mystery novel spins a complex web of deceit and crime around its central characters, the successful partners Anthony Babin and Milford Rutherford. Their usual routine is disrupted by the arrival of a ghost from their past, the elusive Swanson, whose intentions of revealing an old, hidden...

Each Christmas retired chemistry teacher Edwina Bopp makes her newest invention of miracle fudge as a fundraiser for missions in her small Southern town Fountain City. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the good lady cooks through the night and then gives the candy away to the fudge-hungry group of people who know this year's newest recipe is coming and line up in front of her store before she ever opens the door of her Main Street candy shop. People receive their portion of this year's fudge and place donations for missions in her jar on the counter, expecting miracles. Some miracles have...

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, ...

Love is in the air in the colourful Ulster village of Ballybucklebo, where Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly has finally proposed to the darling of his youth, Kitty O'Hallorhan. There's a wedding to be planned, but before O'Reilly can make it to the altar, he and his young colleague, Barry Laverty, M.B., must deal with the usual round of eccentric patients—and crises both large and small.

The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things offers a startlingly original look at the revered writer through a variety of key moments, scenes, and objects in her life and work. Going beyond previous traditional biographies which have traced Austen's daily life from Steventon to Bath to Chawton to Winchester, Paula Byrne's portrait - organized thematically and drawn from the most up-to-date scholarship and unexplored sources - explores the lives of Austen's extended family, friends, and acquaintances.

WHAT IF THE LIFE WE DIDN'T CHOOSE IS BETTER THAN THE ONE WE DID? The decisions we make, no matter how small, shape the course of our lives. When Nora Clayton, an impressive executive vice president of a prominent pharmaceutical company in New York, is forced to lay off ten thousand workers who will be replaced by advanced machines, she incites the wrath of Bonnie Larson, an invisible woman from a long line of malevolent witches. After a prolonged period of abstaining from her magical abilities, Bonnie decides to place a curse on Nora, causing her life to take an unexpected 180-degree turn. ...

Life is the strangest thing. One minute, Mrs. Elner Shimfissle is up in her tree, picking figs, and the next thing she knows, she is off on an adventure she never dreamed of, running into people she never in a million years expected to meet.

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.

One unforgettable night with a stunning man changed everything for me. Now, he's my professor, and he tells me he hasn't moved on. Five years ago, I had a one-night encounter with Julian, and he's always been on my mind. It's hard to forget him when our child is the spitting image of his father. I can still recall every moment of that passionate night: his mesmerizing looks, electrifying kisses, and the incredible climax. Destiny brought us back together, and the chemistry between us is as strong as ever. I still long for him whenever we're together and find myself daydreaming about him, ...

In An Irish Country Courtship, after less than a year, young Barry Laverty, M.B., is settling in to the village, with only a few months to go before he becomes a full partner in the practice. He's looking forward to becoming a fixture in the community, until an unexpected romantic reversal gives him second thoughts. Will he truly be happy tending to routine coughs and colds for the rest of his career? After all, even when a more challenging case comes along, like a rare tropical disease, all he can do is pass it on to a qualified specialist or big-city hospital.

I didn’t come to Red Banks looking for a second chance. After losing my husband and daughter, I came to disappear. Grief stripped everything—my joy, my purpose, even my place in the world. So I bought a run-down diner in a mountain town full of ghosts and hoped the silence would hold me together. Then Damon “Dagger” Blackwell showed up. Grumpy. Gruff. Guarded. A fire marshal with secrets he doesn’t talk about and a stare that could burn down walls. We clash from the moment we meet. He thinks I’m in over my head. I think he’s a walking warning label wrapped in flannel and ...

Paranormal Women’s Fiction from #1 Amazon bestseller J.R. Rain and New York Times bestseller H.P. Mallory! My nine-year-old daughter and I have just moved to an outpost of a Hollow called Misty Hollow. As a Bruja (a Latin-American witch), I’ve been hired by the mayor to help build the warding infrastructure for the blossoming town. But there are a few things I wasn’t aware of before I agreed to take on this job: * The mayor is a bloodsucking vampire, and as a witch, there’s nothing I despise more than the undead. * There’s something sinister going on in Misty Hollow, and, more ...

THE BEWITCHED LIFE OF MOLLY THORN ◆◆Spoiler Alert. This is book three in a series that needs to be read in order. Start with: THE UNDEAD LIFE OF MOLLY THORN. This blurb will give away plot twists from book two.◆◆ Molly Thorn used to be the assistant to the hunky Mr. "X", Grim Reaper of the Magicals. And his heart had belonged to her. Then sh✓t happened! Now her world is careening on broken stilettos into avenues the other Magical residents of Mayhem and Harmony want nothing to do with. In fact, they are fighting her wand and spell to keep her plan from succeeding. But Molly ...

Evie's book club friends are the people in the world she relies on most. When one of the newer members finds herself confronted with her past, the rest of the club will do what they can to help, endangering the existence of the bookshop without realizing it. When Charmaine's past comes calling, she reverts to her old way of living—running and hiding. She's not used to having friends. But on Coral Island, everyone is a friend. And this time, Charmaine will find that being part of a close-knit community is the one thing that will save her.

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 ...

Danniella is running from her past, so when she arrives at the beautiful seaside resort of Whitsborough Bay, the last thing on her mind is making friends. Alison is fun, caring and doesn't take herself too seriously. But beneath the front, she is a lost soul. Karen's romance has taken a back seat to her fitness business. But she doesn’t want to give up on love quite yet. When the women meet at their local bootcamp, a deep friendship blossoms. And soon they realise that the secret to happiness is where they least expected to find it....

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...

Angela can feel the clock ticking. She is single in New York City, stuck in a job she doesn't want and a life that seems to have somehow just happened. She inherited a flair for Italian cooking from her grandmother, but she never seems to have the time for it - these days, her oven holds only sweaters. Tacked to her office bulletin board is a photo from a magazine of a tidy cottage on the coast of Maine - a charming reminder of a life that could be hers if she could only muster the courage to go after it.