Small Life

Have you ever experienced a moment when a seemingly random event also seemed strangely meaningful or even miraculous? Whether it was as simple as anticipating a phone call, or as dramatic as rekindling a lost love, what you experienced may be more significant than you thought. It may be nothing less than a small miracle -- possibly the work of angels, or a message from a higher power.

Why won’t the puzzle pieces of her life fit together? Darby is used to taking care of other people. As the oldest of her cousin pack, she has always looked out for the younger Callahans. After college she follows in her mother’s footsteps and becomes a nurse—a seemingly perfect fit for someone who has the desire to take care of others. Although she has known her purpose in life would be to help people, she has never been sure about finding love. After several failed relationships, she wonders if finding her soul mate is in the cards for her. Her parents and all of her aunts and uncles...

Travel writer John Kendall travels to England to interview a racehorse trainer. Soon enough, however, Kendall realizes that completing the book will be tricky at best. Because the racehorse trainer he’s tasked with interviewing has something to hide—a secret that could threaten Kendall’s life.

Welcome to Steadfast, Kansas. Population: 3,386. A town with down-home values, a fierce gossip grapevine, and a library ghost. Claire Adams is a wealthy mosaic artist from Kansas City who's on the edge of famous—until she feels called by God to abandon her life of luxury and her art to start over. Everyone thinks she's crazy. What will an eager, purpose-seeking city woman do in tiny Steadfast? Sim is a runaway orphan with an attitude and a nose ring. Steadfast has never met a girl quite like Sim, and honestly, they don't know what to do with her. Should they turn her in to authorities? Or...

Jenna Abbott’s life went up in flames even before the fire started in Tenmile, Oregon. She was still coping with her husband's affair—and the revelation that he got a much younger woman pregnant—when the fire finally died down, and Ryan was among the missing. Chelsea Goddard still can’t explain how her estranged husband got back to Tenmile from out of the country the day of the fire, and she also can’t shake the nagging feeling that the secrets they’ve kept between them for the last twenty years might just be the tinder that made it all burn.

Faced with the harsh reality that there are 25,000 more women than men in London, Katie’s dating prospects are at an all-time low. While she’s glad it’s not a man’s world anymore, it wouldn’t hurt if there were more eligible bachelors. More likely to get murdered than married, according to gleeful media reports, Katie resigns herself to the fact that there’s no sex in the city for her and decides to head for the hills - or the Scottish Highlands to be exact.

In today’s political climate, it’s hard not to get discouraged. Isolated, doom scrolling, lacking a sense of purpose or community...it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the dire state of American democracy and do nothing, because why try when the odds are never in our favor?

When Meg shows up at her mother's door, she has no idea how to break the news to her. She's come home from France, pregnant. At just nineteen years old, this wasn't where she saw her life going. Now, trying to hide her growing belly and figure out her next decision, she moves in with her mother, sister and aunt on Seabreeze Island. But, how long can she keep her pregnancy a secret, and what happens if another surprising person shows up at the front door of Julie's house?

Amish Knit & Crochet Circle: Smicksburg Tales 5, consist of 8 episodes along with 8 thrifty recipes that Granny shares with the new outreach at the Smicksburg Baptist Church. But this gives Granny time to get involved Amish women in need. The Punxsutawney Amish cell phone kerfuffle is in full swing. Clara and Jacob move down to Smicksburg, hoping their kin will follow a narrower path. Melvin wants a cell phone in his variety store sending Fannie into a tizzy. Would Melvin expect her to move to Punsxy? NEVER! A very homesick Ella visits from New York, a rift in her marriage and soul. Widow ...

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. ...

In the sixth installment of the Mountain Women Series, May Rose faces her toughest challenges yet. Her half-brothers are trying to steal her inheritance, her stepdaughter is confined to bed with a high-risk pregnancy, and her teenage step-granddaughter falls for a boy from a bad family. When the girl runs away, May Rose takes on the risky task of bringing her home. Little does she know her good intentions will put herself and her family into open conflict with a family of criminals. Kith and Kin is a page-turner, a thriller, and a heartwarming story of support and resilience in the face of ...

In a Stoneybrook Reunion, three childhood best friends—Grace, Hannah, and Faith—find themselves back where it all began: the charming small town of Stoneybrook Falls. Life has taken them on different paths, but when fate reunites them, they discover that friendship is the one constant they can always count on. Grace returns with a broken heart and a fresh start, facing the challenges of rebuilding her life while rediscovering the strength she never knew she had. Hannah, the fiercely independent co-parent, has never quite shaken the bond with her old flame—especially now that he's ...

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.

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.

It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's 60 years old.

Step into the revitalizing world of self-reliance and natural living with "Living off the Land," the definitive guide to transforming your homestead dream into a flourishing reality, one goat at a time. This enchanting volume isn't just a book; it's a comprehensive roadmap to forging a deep connection with nature through the art of dairy goat keeping. Embark on a lyrical journey with Chapter 1, where the soothing bleats of dairy goats beckon you to explore their world. Discover why these gentle creatures are more than just livestock; they're the key to unlocking the pastoral lifestyle ...

In this accessible guide, nonprofit attorney Audrey K. Chisholm shares in plain English how to legally structure your nonprofit to avoid IRS trouble, lawsuits, financial scandals, and more. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to start a nonprofit or who already has a nonprofit and wants to make sure they're in compliance with the I.R.S. and the law. Nonprofit founders, board members, officers, employees, volunteers, donors, and community partners can all benefit from this text.

Catherine Langston is a cowgirl through and through. She loves ranch life and she loves working there. But after some time in the city, she’s seeing there’s value to a wider wardrobe, a stylish hairdo, and expertly applied make up. Now if Shane, the guy she’d been crushing on since she was a teenager, would notice it might be worth the effort. Shane Bolton is the last of his siblings to be unattached. Everyone knows it’s his turn and he’s kind of on the hot seat. But he’s not interested in marrying any girl who doesn’t meet his very high standards. When Cat’s parents sign ...

After years of selflessly caring for her late father, Sheila uproots her life in search of peace—and finds far more than she expected in the quaint town of Willow Heights. Amid lingering guilt over her growing happiness, Sheila can’t help but feel at home in a community that welcomes her with open arms. As she reconnects with her sister, DeeAnn, and forges new friendships, Sheila discovers that despite her grief, she deserves a chance at real joy…and maybe even love. But Sheila isn’t the only one navigating unexpected turns. Alice, the bright new assistant to Willow Heights’ ...

Amazon Bestselling Author Kathleen Ryder brings you The Alice Diaries Taught by her mother to hate herself, rejected for being an Indigenous Australian, Alice is tired of the life she has. A new year brings new resolutions, Alice is determined that this is the year she completely overhauls her life…If she can just make it through January! Navigating life as a middle-aged woman coping with racism, single parenthood, interfering relatives, mean bosses, and sexy white men is not as easy as Alice thought it would be. Will finding herself mean losing everything else? An emotional journey of ...