High school teacher Kristin Caine has a black belt in settling for less and a dying mother who doesn't mince words when it comes to voicing how disappointed this makes her. But when Kristin's status quo is rocked by an unexpected pregnancy and the consequent breakup with her less-than-enthusiastic boyfriend, things change. Suddenly, agreeing to help her overbearing mother complete a bucket list before the big C wins seems not the worst thing in the world—despite their many differences and ...

Keys to the Haunted Inn - 3 Classic Spooky Detective Mystery Novels offers a riveting exploration of the enigmatic interplay between the supernatural and the deductive. This anthology brings together an intriguing array of narratives that weave a tapestry of suspense, mystery, and the uncanny, inviting readers into shadowy realms where the rational and the inexplicable coexist. Balancing gothic atmospheres with astute detective work, these stories challenge the reader to unravel mysteries ...

In 'Shadows of the Sensation Novel – 6 Classic Detective Tales,' the collection captures the essence of the sensation novel's impact on detective fiction with an entrancing array of stories that broaden the genre's horizon. The anthology skillfully curates a blend of gothic, mystery, and drama, illuminating the transition from traditional storytelling to the modern detective narrative. Through suspenseful plots and intricate characterization, the selected works embody a richness that chall...

He was content as a soldier; now, unexpectedly, he's an earl.Can a career soldier, an officer in the British Army with the humble surname of Smith, successfully manage a prosperous earldom he unexpectedly inherits?Gabriel makes his first mistake when he falls in love with his predecessor's beautiful young widow, Lady Emma Crompton. He faces a second hurdle—he is slowly being poisoned with arsenic. A double mystery unfolds when it comes to light Lady Emma's ...

A 50th-anniversary edition of the trailblazing book that changed women’s lives, with a new introduction by Gail Collins.Landmark, groundbreaking, classic—these adjectives barely do justice to the pioneering vision and lasting impact of The Feminine Mystique. Published in 1963, it gave a pitch-perfect description of “the problem that has no name”: the insidious beliefs and institutions that undermined women’s confidence in their intellectual capabilities and kept them in th...

VAMPIRE ROMANCE~ Special Bonus Inside ~Recently divorced Mia buys a ticket for passion by boarding a luxury cruise ship bound for France. On board, she hopes to meet a man to help her take her mind off the bitterness of her past life on shore. Temptation leads to an exciting tryst with a powerful man, but it's the haunting, hungry eyes of a reclusive guitarist that keeps her awake on dark nights. When she learns of the musician’s unique thi...

How do you ask forgiveness for the unforgivable?When Annie Wolff’s ex-husband dies unexpectedly, she breaks her self-imposed exile and returns home to Snohomish, Washington. Annie hasn’t seen her children, Grace and Connor, in eight years, and now, her in-laws are making a bid to adopt them. She only hopes the depression that once sent her running will remain in check.Annie is quickly drawn back into the lives of her now-teenage kids, under the skeptical supervision of thei...

She’s ready to do whatever it takes to get the job of her dreams, even if it means working with a pile of adorably unruly pups—and the office grump—in this charming contemporary rom-com perfect for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and Sarah Adams.Intern Holly King knows there are pros and cons to everything, including competing in her nonprofit’s big fundraising competition.The Pros:Winning means a full-time job at the new office in Scotland

WEREBEAR ROMANCE~ Special Bonus Inside ~Gillian and her girlfriend Margot have finally saved up enough money to go to Iceland. It’s in the middle of winter, but that’s when the prices are the lowest. They’ve always been fascinated by what they have seen about the culture. They arrive on an early morning flight and they are greeted by Johan, who takes an instant liking to both girls. They find him attractive, quiet and mysterious, but what t...

**Falling in love is the ultimate payback in this delightful, breezy romcom about an interior designer who teams up with an enigmatic architect at her firm to get revenge on her ex the only way she knows how: by building a spite house next door“Filled with sizzling chemistry and delicious revenge, Love at First Spite had me smiling from start to finish. This is one debut you don’t want to miss!” —Kate Bromley, author of Talk Bookish to Me**They say living ...

**Falling in love is the ultimate payback in this delightful, breezy romcom about an interior designer who teams up with an enigmatic architect at her firm to get revenge on her ex the only way she knows how: by building a spite house next door“Filled with sizzling chemistry and delicious revenge, Love at First Spite had me smiling from start to finish. This is one debut you don’t want to miss!” —Kate Bromley, author of Talk Bookish to Me**They say living ...

Best in Show meets You’ve Got Mail in this enemies-to-lovers romcom following a woman ready to do whatever it takes to save her grandpa’s shop—even if that means training a wild pup for a dog show alongside her greatest rival.Aspiring fashion designer Cora Lewis should have known better. Entering her grandpa’s extremely adorable—and totally unruly—pups in a dog show? What was she thinking? Oh, right. Her grandpa is injured, his beloved pet shop is...