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Step inside the room in Grandma's house. What if there was a locked room in our grandparents' house that gave you a glimpse into their past? A mysterious room that held their secrets, their hopes, and their dreams? When Tiffany Warren is sent to pack up her grandmother's house, she finds a locked room on the third floor, but where is the key? After searching the house from top to bottom, she finds the key and opens the door, and what happens next changes her life forever. The Room in Grandma's House is a short, fantasy story of about 12,000 words that can be read in under two hours.

When Mariah Kimball inherits a seaside house from a great-grandmother she never knew existed, she steps into a world steeped in mystery and family secrets. Cora Warren's tragic story is a tapestry of betrayal, loss, and the haunting legacy of a death ruled an accident—one that Detective Jerry Keating was convinced was murder. As Mariah settles into Cora's old house, she is unnerved to discover that its former residents—Cora, her daughter Meghan, and granddaughter Kathleen—appear to relive pivotal moments from their lives. These spectral visits unveil a dark history, revealing how ...

In The Ladies of Lavender Lane, Alice Beck finds herself trapped in the monotony of life in Vineland, NJ. With a lovely home and a so-so husband, her real escape lies within the pages of Felicity Twigg's romance novels, where dashing 18th-century duke Edward Barclay reigns supreme. But when her husband, Bradley, abruptly ends their marriage via text, Alice feels more free than heartbroken, recalling the emotional distance that grew after her heartbreaking miscarriages. On the same night, a call from a lawyer reveals that her estranged great-aunt Judith Keene has passed away, leaving behind ...

In 1882, Lady Felicity Armstrong finds herself in a precarious position after her stepmother's shocking murder leaves her with barely enough income to survive. As she navigates the grim realities of life at Rosendale Manor, a hidden treasure in her birth mother’s dressing table ignites a flicker of hope for a brighter future. Unfortunately, Felicity must leave her childhood home and is forced to accept residence in a rustic cottage in the village of Tolwich. With the help of her spirited maid, Millie, Felicity learns to adapt to a life stripped of luxury. When an old acquaintance, Lord ...

In the heart of Eastham, where the winds whisper secrets of the past, Jedediah Truelock's gamble in a high-stakes card game sets in motion a legacy that will shape generations. What begins as a humble cabin transforms into the grand Truelock Manor, a beacon of ambition and turmoil. The saga unfolds through the lives of the Truelock family: Joseph, a seafaring soul with a dark disposition; Lawrence, a reckless patriarch shackled by his vices, leaving his wife Sonya to navigate the storm of their family's fortune; and Stephen, a gentle intellect trapped in a web of familial strife and desire....

This is Mel’s first vacation in 3 years. She is looking forward to lying on Clearwater Beach and spending Christmas with her friend, Lisa, but first she has to check on her Aunt Audrey. After landing in Tampa, Mel drives to Largo and knocks on Audrey’s door. A young man answers and his vague answers regarding Audrey’s whereabouts set Mel on a quest to find out just what happened to her absent aunt. She files a missing persons report and a handsome young deputy named Conner offers to help her. As they follow the clues - a curious canine, a nosy neighbor, and a couple of con artists –...

Hank and Josie own a small nursery in Mays Landing, New Jersey. They have three kids and a house with a mortgage. Josie has worked hard making and selling wreaths to make money for Christmas presents. Two days before Christmas, while she is collecting pine cones for her wreaths, she finds a woman named Helen lying in the woods behind her house. She is bruised and beaten, but won't let Josie call for help.

Libby the Psychic Dog is a series of cozy mysteries intended for adults, but the series is suitable for all ages. A fun holiday read! Lord Percival Plep was a hero in the war to end all wars, but when a bullet ends his life, he wakes to find that he has been reborn one hundred years later as a dog! He soon adjusts to his new form and gender (he is now a female puppy) and is adopted by a man as a gift for his mother. Percival settles into a comfortable life of watching movies and sharing "Mama's" snacks. He also gains a reputation as a psychic dog when he finds eyeglasses and keys for the ...

The holidays were fast approaching, and Annie Monroe wished they were over so she could get back to her life. Not that her life was so great, but it was familiar, uncomplicated - safe. As she navigates the snow-covered streets of Hansel, PA, Annie keeps her eyes on the ground, her hand on her rabbit's foot, and her mind on the old movie she'd watched the night before. With her grandmother. Her six-times great-grandmother, Sally. Sally was born in 1755. She lives with Annie, and Annie is the only one who sees her. Annie's gift, which she denies is a gift, is the ability to see ghosts. They ...

Libby the Psychic Dog is a series of cozy mysteries intended for adults, but the series is suitable for all ages. Things are quiet at the mobile home park, and Percival, whose spirit resides in Libby, the psychic dog, is enjoying a nice snooze on the sofa with his Mama when something rouses him from his nap. He shuffles to the porch to find Herbert, the cat, at the screen door, and he's troubled. Herbert saw something that reminded him of his human life, and he's afraid someone in the park might be a danger to the other residents. As Herbert pours his heart out to Percival, the pudgy ...

In the summer of 1986, James Huxley, the only son of the Earl of Dorley, finds solace in the dusty attic of his ancestral manor, lost in the fantastical worlds of his beloved books. When Mia, a captivating American girl, arrives as a summer guest, his quiet life is turned upside down. As they explore the sprawling grounds and ancient ruins of a nearby keep, a whirlwind romance blossoms, igniting James's heart and awakening desires. When Mia receives a mysterious gold disk from the enigmatic “witch of the woods,” their summer takes a magical turn. The disk, said to lead its bearer to a ...

In "The Little Cottage by the Sea," Meg is a grieving author who feels the weight of loneliness after the loss of her sister. Seeking solace, she returns to Port Revere, MA, a place filled with cherished childhood memories. There, she discovers the Christmas Cottage, a quaint, abandoned home perched on a bluff, and embarks on a journey of refurbishment with the help of her supportive nephew, Zack. As the holidays approach, Meg grapples with guilt and isolation, haunted by the regrets of not being there for her sister's final moments. Just when hope seems distant, an unexpected visitor ...

Don't Look Back: A Sweet Victorian Romance In the quaint coastal town of New Beach, New Jersey, aspiring artist Hannah Dawes finds joy and recognition in her sand sculptures and paintings. But when life takes an unexpected turn, she and her family journey to the rugged beauty of High Bend, Colorado, to live with her estranged Uncle James, a bachelor rancher she’s never met. Adjustment to ranch life is challenging, and Hannah longs for the familiar shores of her hometown. However, as she begins to paint the breathtaking landscapes of the Colorado wilderness, her heart begins to awaken. ...

In 1957, Harold Bender was tried and convicted for the murder of Brenda Stern. Sixty years later, his public defender becomes convinced that Harold was wrongly convicted. He sets out to prove it with the help of his grandson and a trooper from the PA highway patrol. Their investigation leads them to Alaska, where they learn that the truth behind Brenda's murder is far worse than the wrongful conviction of an innocent man. Originally called Circumstantial Evidence.

In the tender yet tumultuous narrative of "Sisters and Whiskers," Emma Novak grapples with the heavy toll of grief. A year after losing her husband to a sudden brain aneurysm, she finds solace in the company of her beloved cat, a reminder of love and loss. Yet, the shadows of despair still loom, making it a daily struggle to find the strength to rise from her bed. Emma's unwavering bond with her younger sister, Glenn, provides a glimmer of hope. Their monthly visits to their mother, Vivian, in a nursing home reveal the heart-wrenching reality of Alzheimer’s. Vivian’s memories are fading...

Kevin Chandler lives next door to Bill the butcher - the meanest man in town. Bill's son, Dylan, bullies Kevin and his friend, Ben. One night, on his way home from Ben's house, Kevin sees Dylan going into the ramshackle garage behind the Butcher house and he thinks he hears a dog whimpering. The Butchers don't own a dog and everyone knows Dylan hurts dogs, so Kevin decides he must find out what's happening in that garage.

What if the world ended overnight and everyone died but you? How would you cope? What would you do to take care of yourself when there is very little food left in your cupboard and no clean water coming out of your faucet? And you have a little dog who must eat and drink, too?