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Running Sugar Rush Bakery is her safe place — neat, predictable, and completely free of messy emotions. Until the town ropes her into the annual Kiss the Town Cupcake Contest. Her partner? Evan Brooks — a quiet, steady firefighter from the station across the street who orders black coffee, secretly loves cinnamon rolls, and shows up with homemade muffins like it's nothing. What starts as a professional partnership quickly turns into late-night baking, flour-covered laughter, and shared stories neither of them expected to tell.

Return to the shadowed world of 544 AD Septimania, a long-lost town in ancient Gaul, where the echoes of a devastating plague still linger. A fragile hope has bloomed amongst the untamed bonfires and lingering sorrow, but it is about to be extinguished. Samhain approaches, and with it, the veil between worlds thins, allowing an ancient darkness, thought to be defeated, to rise once more. Destiny calls to Merona, the reborn witch who emerged from the labyrinth's maw with unwavering resolve.

She is unsure what her duties as the office pet are, but she's eager to find out. When I start my new job, my much older boss quickly finds out I'm a slut who'll do anything to get his attention. It only takes two weeks before I'm on my knees in his office and promising to be behave. Only... I'm not such a good pet, and I crave being bent over and my boss's hard hand when I misbehave. I don't care that he's older than I am. I've decided that he's the only one I want and I'm going to get him.

The Kingdom of the Mother Isle has always remained under a King’s rule. With the disappearance of King Snake, his heir must take his place. When a throne never meant for a Queen falls to one, she must wade the waters of old law, new enemies, and impending war. Prophecies spoken in riddles and rhythms will be woven together to find those lost that belong at her side. An emotional journey of strife and the disapproval of others will lead to secrets and lies, for only the Skyy Sea and the new Queen’s mighty vessel might uncover truths hidden beneath the cerulean waters.

Healing from You is a collection of poems for anyone learning how to get over a breakup and healing the wounds of rejection. Sophie Eve’s words speak to the quiet ache of healing from a broken heart, the raw search for self after loss, and the slow work of breakup recovery.

Professor Caresse Deveau is all about work and trying to solve the meaning behind her reoccurring dream. Her mother’s interference of getting a son-in-law and a grandbaby is non-stop. Hoping for some rest and relaxation on their mother and daughter cruise, her mother cancels at the last minute. Was this a ploy on her mother’s part to see her find a boyfriend? Dennie Lang, owner of several vineyards in the US and England, is onboard to train the crew to serve his wines. From the first moment he sees Caresse, he is attracted to her.

She'll do anything or anyone to get her boss's attention... After dropping out from college when I was caught on my knees too often with the professor's assistants, I got a job as a receptionist at the law firm of a family friend. The owner--or 'Sir' as I like to call him--is fun to tease. I can sense he wants me, but he refuses to touch me. I've always had a thing for older men, and John ticks all the boxes. He has that stern voice and firm hand that makes my entire body tingle.

I've been obsessed with my brother's best friend for exactly two years, three months, and seventeen days. Now that I've graduated college, I'm ready to make my move with a foolproof plan: house-sit for my brother, seduce his best friend, and start the family I've always dreamed of with the man I can't resist. My presentation is ready. My cycle is perfectly timed. And when Andrew comes over to "fix the sink," I'll finally have my chance to convince him we're meant to be together. I’ve been counting the days and I’m going to make sure every second counts.

Mia has always been drawn to the unusual, a fascination that’s made her an outcast. The world beyond their wall is shrouded in mystery, with few stories to go on—mostly fairy tales or fragments about the Old Ones. No one other than the guards dare to venture into the woods, and those who have don’t return the same, if at all. When a creature is captured in town, it sparks a chain of events that brings more dangers from the edges of the forest—some friendly, some not.

Angel numbers & scents unearth a truth that has been hidden for years. Reach for the Soap, owner, Narda Hunt, has been receiving signs in the form of numbers telling her she needs to find her half-sisters, Opaline and Ebba. An imminent threat is about to force them to combine their witch powers to survive. One set of angel numbers brings Narda closer to Owin Waters, whom fate has determined is her soulmate. Their special connection sends them to another realm where Narda meets her deceased mother. She reveals the truth behind the special powers that Narda and her sisters possess.

Bookstore owner, Opaline Lunn, facilitates a Speed Dating Event, in hopes of finding her soulmate. She meets attendee Detective Eamon Dayan, who wasn’t looking for love, but sparks fly at their first kiss. Together they unearth Opaline’s powers which lead to the discovery that she has two sisters, and someone called The Ancient One who wants to kill them. Unraveling a myriad of mysteries, with Opaline’s newfound ability to do spells, the soulmates must find her sisters by her twenty-fifth birthday to be able to confront the evil force and save all of them.

When curiosity and risk go too far, will she listen to the epiphany that could save her from losing it all? Alika Jones is a free spirit traveling the world on the edge. Emotional and psychological complexities drive this raw and vulnerable story about an unconventional woman. Sun Kissed and Salted will propel you through a woman’s wild escapades while diving deeply into her soul.

First Runner Up, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2024 Eric Hoffer Award & Grand Prize Shortlist Finalist! Aliens have hatched a rockstar. Brain extractions, falling body parts, and blood-vessel explosions are the norm. Alex’s dream job has turned into a nightmare. What should she do? It's the 1990s. Alex arrives at Acht Records, her improbable blonde hair streaked stress magenta and anger black. Her first duty is to wipe blood off her boss's walls. It goes downhill from there. Rock Gods & Messy Monsters is a humorous story about life inside a record company.

In the silent dark of night, she leaves everything behind—her name, her home, and the powerful predator who controlled her childhood. Now she’s Eve Lake. New hair. New ID. New life. Traveling city to city as a roadie for a rising band, she hides in the noise and shadows—never staying anywhere long enough to be found. Until she realizes she’s been noticed. The man she ran from has money. Influence. A team. And he doesn’t forgive betrayal.

Set in the present day, Charlie has just graduated from Physician Assistant school and makes a bet with her best friend that she is capable of having just a fling. After a valiant effort she still finds herself on the losing end of that bet, however life seems to have different plans for her. In the end Charlie will realize she has come to a crossroads; does she stay in her comfort zone or will she take a leap of faith?

What happens when the girl who always wins finally lets go? Breeleigh Sloan has always been the fastest, the smartest, the one with all the answers. On the court, in the classroom, even at home—she runs the race of life like every second is a competition. But behind the comebacks and the victories hides a soul carrying more weight than anyone can see. When her carefully controlled world begins to crack, Breeleigh faces a truth she can’t outrun: strength isn’t found in perfection—it’s found in surrender.

Set in 540 A.D., a time of turmoil and uncertainty, the story plunges you into a world threatened by an ancient evil rising in the East. This darkness threatens to consume Constantinople and ultimately spell the end of humanity. In this desperate hour, Merona, known only as The Witch, must emerge from the shadows and embrace her destiny as humanity's last hope. Her mission: to protect the legendary Cauldron of Dagda, a powerful relic of the ancient Tuatha Dé Danann and a key to salvation. But she won't face this daunting task alone.

Abby Storm had it all — a devoted husband, two beautiful children, and a life built on safety, order, and control. But behind the perfectly manicured lawns and picture-perfect family portraits, something inside her was quietly unraveling. Then came the break-in. Brutal. Shattering. Transformative.

Aurora, a recent arrival, quickly becomes entwined with three teenagers: Harriet, whose father owns a local bookstore rich with history of the town; Silas, whose grandmother operates a quirky kite shop known as Cloud Writers; and Ashby, a boy reeling from the recent death of his father.

In Resilience on Four Hooves, Suzanne shares the deeply personal and uplifting story of Marvin’s journey from the trauma of his accident to his remarkable recovery. With the help of the expert team at the John Thomas Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University, Marvin began a long and challenging path back to health. This journey wasn’t easy—setbacks, uncertainty, and difficult decisions marked every step. But through it all, Suzanne’s dedication to Marvin never wavered.