The first four novels in the series starring a globetrotting sleuth whose travels include some deadly detours.The Festival MurdersScathing in his reviews and unseemly in his affairs, Bryce Peabody is ready to give a talk at the annual literary festival in the pretty English town of Mold-on-Wold—until he's found dead in his hotel room. Soon, author Francis Meadowes is drawn into a role he knows only from his own fiction—that of amateu...

Meet Scott the Slug, a happy but dreamy slug in Minibeast Meadow!Scott loves exploring, making new friends, and learning important lessons along the way.In this delightful children's picture book, kids discover the joys of friendship, kindness and teamwork, all while enjoying colourful illustrations that bring the meadow to life.Perfect for children aged 3 - 12, this story is ideal for bedtime reading, family reading time, or early learning adventures.Join S...

Meet Braxton the Bee, a friendly and hard-working little bee in Minibeast Meadow!Braxton loves exploring, making new friends, and learning important lessons along the way.In this delightful children's picture book, kids discover the joys of friendship, kindness and teamwork, all while enjoying colourful illustrations that bring the meadow to life.Perfect for children aged 3-12, this story is ideal for bedtime reading, family reading time, or early learning adventure...

Fiona the Fly dreams of a world beyond the farmyard—and the cow dung her friends love so much!With a brave buzz of her tiny wings, Fiona flies to the magical Minibeast Meadow, where she discovers colourful flowers, new friends, glowing fireflies and wonderful adventures. Along the way, she learns that even the smallest creature can make a big difference.A sweet, funny and heartwarming story about courage, curiosity and stepping outside your comfort zone—perfect for young re...

Cleo, a city-dweller and successful beauty entrepreneur, finds herself at a crossroads when life pulls her back to Maplewood Grove, the hometown she vowed to leave behind. Returning to care for her father with early-onset dementia, she confronts the life and love she missed in the hustle of the city.York, with his feet firmly planted in the soil of his farm, lives a life of simple pleasures, yet yearns for a connection that's eluded him. When Cleo walks back into town, it's as if a...

When her carefully ordered life is shaken, the path forward requires finding the courage to trust again.Helen Stenerson has planted her roots in the community of Green Creek, Iowa, and poured her heart into teaching. She's determined to avoid romantic entanglement—her teaching contract forbids it, and a broken engagement has taught her the dangers of opening her heart. But thoughtful seminary student Ødger Gunderson begins to weaken her resolve with his genuine int...

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is begin again.Emily Lewis arrives in Maplewood Grove determined to leave her old life behind and finally chase her dream: opening the flower shop she’s always wanted. With a supportive best friend and the promise of a sleepy, welcoming community, this is her chance to rebuild—not just her business, but her heart.But turning a new leaf isn’t as simple as it sounds. The scent of lilacs and fresh coffee fill the air, yet...

It’s 1897, and an abandoned wife and mother with a rebellious teenage daughter faces a dilemma: how to earn enough cash for food and upkeep, and maintain respectability? The gossips would have it that her laundry business is a sham. She’s too friendly with her customers at the local bordello and the men at the logging camp. When she takes in a border, a doctor who arrives without his bride, then tongues really start to wag. There is a second chance for love, but it’s fraught with obstacles...

How to Build Self-Discipline and Become More Successful (365 Powerful Thoughts From the World’s Brightest Minds)Its lack makes you unable to achieve your goals. Without it, you’ll struggle to lose weight, become fit, wake up early, work productively and save money. Not embracing it in your everyday life means that you’ll never realize your full potential. Ignoring it inevitably leads to regret and feeling sad about how more successful and incredible your life could...

Clara Ellison crossed half a continent to marry a man she only knew through letters—only to arrive in Red Bluff and discover he has vanished without a trace. Stranded in a harsh Montana town filled with secrets, Clara finds unexpected refuge with Elias Burke, a quiet blacksmith carrying troubles of his own.As winter closes in and whispers about Thomas Granger grow darker, Clara must decide whether to keep searching for the truth… or trust the rugged stranger who may hold the key to...

Mysteries are swirling like the autumn wind. Is Margaret up to the challenge this time?As Thanksgiving approaches, Margaret finds herself hip-deep in another case.Mr. Stewart, the resident dog groomer, is found dead. He was a cranky old man, but who would use that as a reason for murder?Margaret must find the answer to this question and more: What is her son, Zach, up to? Should she rekindle her romance with Detective David Graham? Is she truly ha...

Clara Ellison crossed half a continent to marry a man she only knew through letters—only to arrive in Red Bluff and discover he has vanished without a trace. Stranded in a harsh Montana town filled with secrets, Clara finds unexpected refuge with Elias Burke, a quiet blacksmith carrying troubles of his own.As winter closes in and whispers about Thomas Granger grow darker, Clara must decide whether to keep searching for the truth… or trust the rugged stranger who may hold the key to...