Acclaimed for his gentle, complex characterizations, Samuel D. Hunter's bighearted and funny plays explore the quiet desperation running through many American lives. The Whale tells the story of a six hundred-pound shut-in's last chance at redemption and of discovering beauty in the most unexpected places when he reaches out to his long-estranged—and severely unhappy—daughter. Hunter's second piece, the Obie Award-winning A Bright New Boise, is a philosophical investigati...

A heartrending yet hopeful play about two men’s parallel desires to build a secure foundation for their families even as everything around them is falling apart.At first glance, Ryan and Keith are two men in Twin Falls, Idaho, who have nothing in common. Ryan, a factory worker in the throes of financial instability, seeks help from Keith, a mortgage broker, to secure a loan. The two bond over their love of their daughters, as well as “a specific kind of sadness” th...

"An important new voice in the American theater."—Los Angeles Times"If there's a soul adrift—physically or spiritually—in the Gem State, chances are good he sprang from the fertile pen of Samuel D. Hunter."—Playbill"Mr. Hunter . . . writes with unusual insight into, and empathy for, people whose lives have settled into sad stasis, or strategic withdrawal . . . [He is] sure-footed when it comes to illuminating characters from within."—New York Times

When Elise married the man of her dreams, she thought her life would be perfect. She hadn’t reckoned with her husband's three spoiled daughters and an ex-wife who continued to drain him dry--emotionally and financially. What will it take to keep this marriage from imploding?Tonya Thomas writes stories about issues that affect women today. She lives in Newark, NY with her husband and two cats, Sasha and Simka.For more information and a list of other available titles, visit w...

#1 New York Times Bestseller Barbara Freethy delivers a romantic, touching and sometimes humorous story of love and family, with a cast of quirky, loveable characters.From the back cover ...SHE LONGED FOR A CHILD - Alone in the world, Faith Christopher had always yearned for love and a man who'd make her heart pound. But her dreams of a place to call home were getting harder to hold on to ...HE WAS STUBBORNLY SINGLE - Alex Carrigan liked fast cars, fast women and fa...

A New York Times , USA Today , and Publishers Weekly bestseller!In this riveting saga of temptation, grace, and unconditional love, the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece delivers big-canvas storytelling at its very best.To those who matter in 1950s Hollywood, Len...

From best friend to first love…Then, his stardom tore them apart.Now he’s back, and her explosive secret threatens their second chance.The day I meet Chris is like any other day. I’ve been kicked out of yet another foster home. The moment I see the piercing in his lip and the tattoos on his smooth skin, I know I won’t last long here.I’ve never been so happy to be so wrong.With a patience I’ve never kno...

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Taryn grew up in a different world.Her boyfriend was a criminal. His older brother was part of a gang. They weren't great people, but they were her family.Then everything changes when she's adopted by a family in the neighboring town.New family. New friends. A new world. She's elated.This is her chance for a new beginning, but secrets start being revealed and Taryn learns her new life has some ties to her old one, ties that she's not happy about. Her new fam...

A Newbery Honor BookSix starred reviews!“A chilling ghost story, a gripping adventure, and a heartwarming look at the often-painful pull of adulthood.” —School Library Journal (starred review)Three friends embark on one last quest to help the ghost haunting a doll in this “deep, strange, and compelling” (The New York Times Book Review) illustrated middle grade horror by New York Times

Escape to the tranquil shores of Willow Lake with #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs in this collection of unforgettable tales from her beloved Lakeshore Chronicles series.SNOWFALL AT WILLOW LAKESophie Bellamy has dedicated her life to helping people in war-torn countries. But after narrowly escaping a hostage situation, she yearns to return home to Avalon. There, Sophie discovers the surprising rewards of small-town life—incl...

Some things aren’t worth the sacrifice.Working for an award winning documentary filmmaker, Trudie Eyre had hoped to be a part of something meaningful. Instead she finds herself thrown into the seedy world of strip clubs and exotic dancers.When the club owner is found murdered, hardly anyone is surprised and nobody seems to care. Caught in a world where dreams are broken, Trudie finds that sometimes people give up too much.