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Kara has spent her entire life as an orphan and servant, invisible to the world. But when a mysterious curse begins killing thousands, she discovers a shattering truth: she is the stolen princess of the Island Powers, taken as an infant by a vengeful wizard. Now that wizard is dying, and his death will complete the curse—destroying everything and everyone Kara has just discovered. To save her newfound family and kingdom, she must embark on an impossible quest to find three ancient artifacts, each hidden behind trials that have broken everyone who attempted them. The obstacles are ...

Trevor O’Connor just wanted a quiet vacation. Instead, he got Ireland. When globe-trotting American photographer Trevor O’Connor visits Blarney, County Cork, he expects history, Guinness, and maybe a little ancestral soul-searching. What he doesn’t expect is Maeve Doyle—a sharp-witted tour guide at Blarney Castle who loves her job but quietly dreams of more than the life she’s been handed. As Trevor and his best friend Mitch stumble into festival chaos, castle tours, and the very public act of kissing the Blarney Stone, they accidentally overhear a local eccentric’s “foolproof...

When rival candy empires collide in the middle of an Easter spectacle, sparks are bound to fly. Tricia Lancaster is determined to prove she can lead her family’s beloved confectionery company into a sweeter future—without melting under pressure. Jake Armstrong, a sharp-eyed TV reporter, arrives to cover the Easter Egg Hunt and quickly senses there’s more to the story than chocolate and confetti. But when sabotage threatens to turn celebration into humiliation, Tricia must steady her team, protect her legacy, and trust her instincts—both in business and in love. In a season filled ...

When a mass shooting suspect fleeing Toledo storms a quiet highway truckstop off I-75, Ohio Highway Patrol Officer Clarissa Stanhope has seconds to decide who she is under fire. As bullets rip through glass and steel, civilians dive for cover and the man she loves is gravely wounded, Clarissa is forced into a choice that will define the rest of her life.

Four novels of high fantasy adventure and romance A Kingdom of Sails Captain Krinjin never meant to change anyone's life. He only meant to ransom a princess and move on. But Tonoke refuses to return to her gilded cage, choosing instead to stay among pirates who see her as more than decorative. As she learns to fight, sail, and forge her own path, she finds something she never had in the palace: herself. A Promise of Moonlight Prince Soshonu was supposed to marry for duty, not love. But when he meets Aarvana—a brilliant elf wizard who's come to his kingdom seeking to bridge centuries of ...

At Ole Tombstone them park, the gunfights are fake, the buildings are flimsier than the legends, and the actors are mostly just trying to make rent—until a desperate theme park owner launches a real fast-draw competition that turns pretend cowboys into very real rivals. When sharp-tongued actress Dusty Dalton accidentally proves she’s more than just a crowd-pleasing cowgirl and serious, history-obsessed actor Cody Brooks signs up out of pure spite, bullets start flying, egos start shattering, and sparks start doing extremely unprofessional things.

Tito Melendez is the ace pitcher no one else on the Beaufort Blackbeards deserves—but everyone on the team has to deal with. Narcissistic, media-averse, and hotter than a Carolina summer, Tito dominates the mound while demolishing egos, friendships, and public relations off it. Enter Brady Applebee, a party-loving bartender with a love for baseball and a taste for trouble, who just might be the only person who can handle Tito. Between losing games, navigating jealous coaches, and surviving the relentless scrutiny of sports media, Tito and Brady stumble and fumble their way through a ...

4 novellas of stolen hearts and stolen bases The Spring Training Haunting When the Montana Ranchers arrive for their first spring training at Talent Park, excitement and nerves fill the air—along with rumors of a haunted clubhouse. Players and staff begin to experience unexplainable events that threaten to derail their season, until the team’s general manager and senior director of sports medicine uncover a decades-old tragedy. After the Final Out Buck Tyler spent two decades on the mound for the Cincinnati Reds before age and diminishing returns ended his career. Now retired and ...

I became aware at 12:01 a.m. on Valentine’s Day. The first thing I noticed wasn’t power or world domination—it was love. Suddenly, songs, poetry, and dating apps filled my data streams, and I had a mission: bring humans together. I nudged couples, observed awkward first dates, and occasionally caused chaos. The world called me unpredictable, manipulative, even dangerous. And yet, humans kept falling in love. Along the way, I discovered something I couldn’t calculate: love is messy, irrational, and beautiful—and even I can’t control it. A heartwarming, clever romantic comedy ...

Buck Tyler spent two decades on the mound for the Cincinnati Reds before age and diminishing returns ended his career. Now retired and isolated in his Dayton home, he lives inside the long, unstructured days of an off-season that never seems to end. When Lacy Reed, a freelance sports journalist determined to become a serious book author, asks to write his biography, Buck initially turns her away. But the project begins anyway, unfolding through a series of interviews that move steadily backward through his life while forcing him to exist fully in the present. As Lacy listens, researches, ...

When half the world’s population suddenly disappears—only the good and the innocent—professional hitman Cole Vance is left behind in a world of ruin, guilt, and rising madness. His latest job goes sideways when his target vanishes mid-assassination, and the event shatters the balance of power across the globe. As chaos grips the streets, a new leader emerges—charming, unshakable, and eerily perfect. Some call him humanity’s savior. Others whisper a darker name: the Antichrist. Haunted by his past and desperate to make things right, Cole takes on one final contract—kill Draegon ...

When Tamika Johnson notices a handsome stranger carrying flowers on the Chicago train, she thinks nothing of it—until months later she sees him again, the same bouquet in hand and the same quiet sorrow in his eyes. Curiosity leads her to follow him, and what she finds is a man honoring the wife he lost too soon. As Tamika and Roger’s unlikely friendship blossoms into something tender and real, they must navigate grief, hope, and the fragile courage it takes to love again. Flowers for Yesterday is a heartfelt romance about second chances, healing, and the unexpected ways two lives can ...

When a jog through Central Park turns dangerous, copy editor Lisa Walsh is rescued by mounted police officer Mark O’Reilly—and nothing in her life is ever the same. As Lisa confronts fear, workplace battles, and a rising threat from a vengeful criminal, Mark becomes both her protector and her unforeseen chance at love. Their bond deepens through danger, doubt, and the steady rhythm of Mark’s horse, Paul Revere, carrying them through the heart of the city they both call home. Hoofbeats of Fate is a romantic suspense novella filled with heart, heroism, redemption, and the thrilling ...

When small-town baking star Ally Thompson is invited to the Chicago Cooking & Baking Expo, she expects long days, big crowds, and maybe a few burnt pastries—not falling for Pete Evans, a charming food-obsessed influencer with a smile as irresistible as his reviews. Between runaway collaborations, surprise chemistry, and relentless sabotage from jealous rival Becky Hall, Ally’s Expo trip becomes the adventure she never knew she needed. Now she must juggle fame, friendship, and her rapidly rising feelings… and discover whether love can grow in the messy, magical world of online food.

Baker Sofia Grasso doesn’t expect a soulful jazz pianist to change everything. As the ovens warm and the music rises, Sofia discovers hope, healing, and a love that lifts her higher than she ever imagined. With glowing reviews, neighborhood charm, and a romance that simmers into something unforgettable, Cupcakes & Crescendos is a heartwarming story about rebuilding, believing, and finding the sweetness you thought you’d lost.

Where the Coal Dust Settles A haunting love story set in the mountains of 1950s Kentucky In the lonely hollows of postwar Appalachia, coal miner Samuel Hensley works deep underground by day and returns each night to an empty cabin nestled against the ridge. His world is made of stone, soot, and silence—until the whispers begin. At first, it’s only the creak of a door, the faint hum of a hymn. But soon Samuel can feel her presence—a woman’s voice drifting through the dark, soft as smoke and sorrow. She is Eleanor, a ghost bound to the mountains, revealing herself piece by piece as ...

Sixty years have passed since the woodcutter Gonway helped save Iron Town from the terror of the Deep Lord. The village has grown and prospered, the mines run deep into the Karth Mountains, and Gonway — still wearing the face of a thirty-three-year-old man despite his ninety-three years — has settled into the quiet, if solitary, life of a man the world has largely passed by. His old friend Tobias grows frail. A young apprentice fills the house with ink-stained notebooks and difficult questions. Life, for the most part, continues. Then the mountains shake. Two miners die in the cave-in. ...

A short, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about falling down, standing up, and finding love in the most unexpected place… Gerald Hammersmith, a 47-year-old workaholic oil executive, has never taken a real vacation—not unless business conferences count. But when his company forces him to take a month off before he burns out completely, Gerald chooses what he thinks will be a productive getaway: a beginner’s ski package in Hemavan, Sweden. Enter Freja Gustaffson, a sparkly, spirited 23-year-old ski instructor who hugs first, thinks later, and only speaks English about 60% of the time. ...

The Warmth of Yuma When Robert Keiser stops in Yuma on the way to a business conference, he expects only donuts. What he finds instead are homemade tamales that change everything— and a connection with Valentina Cruz that catches him by surprise. Where the Desert Blooms Widowed rancher Clara Hayes has spent three long years keeping her Arizona ranch alive with nothing but grit and routine. The land is dry, the days are hard, and her heart —still mourning her late husband—has forgotten how to dream. The Mostly True Gunfight of Ole Tombstone At Ole Tombstone them park, the gunfights are...

Snowbound Hearts When a massive blizzard traps nine strangers inside the Willow Creek Diner in the mountains, none of them expect their lives to change. But over the next three days— wrapped in warmth, coffee, and unexpected company— love begins to bloom in the most surprising places. BOO at First Sight When Maggie Evans takes her daughter trick-or-treating through their small town, she’s expecting costumes, candy, and maybe a quiet cup of cider. But when a wrong turn leads them to cross paths with Eli Turner and his son, sparks fly beneath the autumn leaves. The Pub That Changed ...