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We often meet our destiny on the road we take to avoid it. When Eve Gardner was seventeen, she bought a bus ticket to California. The life her parents planned for her was nothing like the life she wanted. She wanted to be as far away from her parents as a road could take her. In less than a month, she had a new name, “Eva,” a new husband, and even a new country. Álvaro Castillo, the accountant for a dangerous drug cartel, had his own reasons for being on that bus. He was on the run, having just killed the man who threatened to expose him as an undercover DEA.

She has no alibi, plenty of motive, and there's DNA evidence linking her to the crime. In Jill Rice's romantic suspense, tenured psychology professor and best-selling author Caroline 'Cal' Cassidy becomes the prime suspect in the brutal murder of her ex-husband, Paul. Assigned to the case is Detective Daniel 'Danny' Chan. His suspicion of Cal is unwavering; he interrogates her, and the more she talks, the more he’s convinced she’s the killer.

After Andrew Gardener dies when sipping the wine he made at his vineyard, no one suspects foul play. But when the cause of death reveals a toxic poison, Maybelle fears there's a murderer on the loose. She tries to avoid getting involved, but the mystery is too hard to resist, especially when Helen becomes the main suspect. Needing to find the real murderer and to clear her sister's name, Maybelle goes on a dangerous sleuthing mission which not only pits her against Detective Peter Nelson again, but endangers her life.

For Sadie Barnes, fear is second nature. Elevators, snakes, parking garages, airplanes, dating, and crowds with more than three people are just a few of the things she avoids at all costs. But when the marketing agency she started with her best friend is on the line, Sadie is willing to do anything to keep their business alive. Even if it means being contractually obligated to do a tandem skydive with Tripp James. Tripp is the CEO of Take the Leap, a company specializing in booking extreme adventures.

Starting college in Chicago is a far cry from her home in Phoenix, but it's exactly what Hailey needs. With her best friend in tow, Hailey embarks on a new adventure into the unknown, but her life is turned upside down when she meets attractive and enigmatic Ryan on her first day. Finding romance on her first day of school should be a sign of good luck, but soon Hailey finds that Ryan might not be all he appears.

Indie Clizby’s speech disorder controls her mouth around attractive men. She can’t help but mention a man’s hotness levels, her family drama, and how long it’s been since she was last kissed. She avoids the opposite sex by researching day and night, wanting nothing more than to discover a cure for cancer—she made a promise long ago that she would.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, a crime of passion in Raven’s Point sets a dark tone for the month of love. Detectives Peter and Maybelle are called to the scene where a body has been discovered in a parking lot near a popular hiking trail. At first glance, nothing seems unusual—except for the fatal knife wound that turns a quiet town into the backdrop for a chilling murder investigation. As tensions rise, so does the undeniable attraction between Peter and Maybelle.

In Raven’s Point, no one’s secrets are safe. During a grand celebration at the local hotel, the town psychiatrist, Kay Santangelo, is found dead in the ladies' washroom. When Maybelle Wright and her sister Helen stumble upon the chilling scene, Detective Peter Nelson uncovers the shocking truth: Kay was murdered, poisoned by an anonymous gift laced with peanut dust, her fatal allergy. As Maybelle and Peter dig deeper, they uncover Kay’s dark side—using her patients’ most private confessions to blackmail them.

Quinn's world was turned upside down after her father's tragic death. Shortly after, her mother marries Judge Brooks Barlow, a respected figure in their community, exposing a dark world of secrets that the judge will do anything to protect.

Written in the voice of a 10-year-old girl with a heart full of questions, Tangerines is a lyrical, tender story about family, friendship, and the quiet magic of believing in what matters most.

Getting lost is where our story begins. Not only did we get lost and spin off the road, we were also stalked by a moose, and our pet skunk, Cooper, darted out, ready to tackle said moose into oblivion. Fate, however, had different plans in the form of a flannel wearing knight named Arlo. I get the feeling this big, grumpy bear is all soft edges on the inside.

"Breaking Free: A Journey of Resilience" offers an inspiring glimpse into the author's courageous journey through adversity and triumph. From conquering childhood abuse to navigating toxic relationships and challenging work environments, this memoir is a compelling testament to the resilience and unwavering spirit of the human condition. Through captivating narrative and deep introspection, "Breaking Free" sheds light on critical topics such as navigating foster care, disillusionment in marriage, pursuing higher education, and confronting the profound impact of mental health struggles.

The Wright sisters, Maybelle and Helen, find their lives turned inside out when they inherit their grandmother’s stately Victorian home on East Lake. Amid their grief, they resolve to uphold their family's storied legacy within its cherished walls. However, the house's quiet grandeur is shattered when Maybelle stumbles upon a chilling scene: a woman lifelessly suspended in the dining room.

As the charming town of Raven’s Point gears up for its beloved Christmas Festival, excitement fills the air. Maybelle and her sister eagerly join fellow shop owners to set up their stalls—until the unthinkable happens. When the mayor doesn’t arrive to unlock the town’s storage room, the town janitor steps in. But the moment the doors are opened, the town is faced with a gruesome truth: the mayor has been murdered.

As Christmas approaches in Raven’s Point, festivities are overshadowed by another shocking murder. When Maybelle delivers a unique set of glass Christmas baubles to a local spa, she stumbles upon the crime scene—along with Peter, the town’s ever-dedicated detective. Despite lingering awkwardness from their recent kiss, Maybelle can't resist getting involved in solving the case.

Their tiny island in the middle of the Pacific had been home for almost four months. But when Liam and Cora are rescued by two Australian sailors who just happened to pass by, they’re thrown headfirst into a new set of challenges. The lives they once knew have blown apart in the whirlwind of their return as relentless media coverage, a vindictive ex-girlfriend, and a demanding filming schedule all test the strong bond they’d worked so hard to grow.

It’s January 1947, and Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt, well-known acting couple, invite six theater people–writers, actors, spouses–to Ten Chimneys, their rural Wisconsin estate, to work on a play. But once there, a blizzard strands them far from town without telephone service, though heat and electricity are still working.

Macy is flying back home to Colorado from college to be the Maid of Honor for her sister's Christmas Wedding. It is not until she arrives to the chalet her parents rented for the wedding party that she learns HE will be there. Jordan, the guy she is trying to avoid, is not just the grooms best man—he is also the guy who Macy saved the life of many years ago.

Hockey runs in my blood. My father coached and played, my mother coached, and all my brothers play. So landing a social media manager job with The Wolfmont Vikings is a dream come true. But like any fairytale will tell you, there’s always something…or in my case, somebody trying to get in the way. And my problem’s name is Lucas Sarkozy. “The bad boy of the league”. He has his sights set on me and is ready to take me down. But one steamy time in the locker room…and things have changed. Can we score a goal? Or will this end in the penalty box?

Nikki Malone’s life is on track. She can balance school, sports, and a thriving social life without breaking a sweat. What she can’t do is keep her heart rate from skyrocketing when Brad Matthews starts sitting next to her in class.