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Confessions Of A Prairie Bitch : How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated

Arngrim, Alison


<I>Confessions of a Prairie Bitch</I> is Alison Arngrim's comic memoir of growing up as one of television's most memorable characters—the devious Nellie Oleson on the hit television show <I>Little House on the Prairie</I>. With behind-the-scenes stories from the set, as well as tales from her bohemian upbringing in West Hollywood and her headline-making advocacy work on behalf of HIV awareness and abused children, <I>Confessions of a Prairie Bitch</I> is a must for fans of everything <I>Little House</I>: the classic television series and its many stars like Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert; Gilbert's bestselling memoir <I>Prairie Tale</I>; and, of course, the beloved series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder that started it all.
Date Published:2017

Confessions of a Prairie Bitch is Alison Arngrim's comic memoir of growing up as one of television's most memorable characters—the devious Nellie Oleson on the hit television show Little House on the Prairie. With behind-the-scenes stories from the set, as well as tales from her bohemian upbringing in West Hollywood and her headline-making advocacy work on behalf of HIV awareness and abused children, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch is a must for fans of everything Little House: the classic television series and its many stars like Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert; Gilbert's bestselling memoir Prairie Tale; and, of course, the beloved series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder that started it all.

Date Published:2017

Obstetrix

Kritzer, Naomi


<p><b>From the Hugo award–winning author Naomi Kritzer comes a tense portrait of a future we desperately hope to escape.</b><br><b>A Most Anticipated Book: <i>Nerd Daily </i>\| Goodreads<br></b><i>O Lord, deliver us.</i><br>Doctor Liz has just been acquitted for performing the last abortion in North Dakota when she's kidnapped. <br>They're not just any kidnappers, but a fundamentalist cult, deep in the rural west, without respect for law or decency, and in desperate need of an OB/GYN. <br>Guarded, isolated, without access to the outside world, Liz nevertheless is treated with respect as the only doctor on the compound, but she is very aware of what happened to the last obstetrician they kidnapped. <br>She must escape, and bring help to the girls trapped at the compound, if it's the last thing she does.<br><b>A Macmillan Audio production from Tor.com</b></p>
Date Published:2026

From the Hugo award–winning author Naomi Kritzer comes a tense portrait of a future we desperately hope to escape. A Most Anticipated Book: Nerd Daily | Goodreads O Lord, deliver us. Doctor Liz has just been acquitted for performing the last abortion in North Dakota when she's kidnapped. They're not just any kidnappers, but a fundamentalist cult, deep in the rural west, without respect for law or decency, and in desperate need of an OB/GYN. Guarded, isolated, without access to the outside world, Liz nevertheless is treated with respect as the only doctor on the compound, but she is very aware of what happened to the last obstetrician they kidnapped. She must escape, and bring help to the girls trapped at the compound, if it's the last thing she does. A Macmillan Audio production from Tor.com

Date Published:2026

The Inn On Amelia Island

Holloway, Hope


The uplifting and unforgettable conclusion to the Seven Sisters series! After coming together following their father's stroke, the Wingate women have found second-chance romance, faced trials and tribulations, and built wonderful lives on Amelia Island. Their father is fully recovered and healthy, their businesses are flourishing, and the whole family is bursting with love and laughter. But as they fill Wingate House with wedding plans and celebrations, not everything is smooth sailing down the Amelia River. One final crisis threatens this unshakeable family, and it will test everyone and everything they hold dear. Before the sun sets on their saga, the sisters must join forces and hearts one last time to earn a truly heartwarming happily ever after.
Date Published:2024

The uplifting and unforgettable conclusion to the Seven Sisters series! After coming together following their father's stroke, the Wingate women have found second-chance romance, faced trials and tribulations, and built wonderful lives on Amelia Island. Their father is fully recovered and healthy, their businesses are flourishing, and the whole family is bursting with love and laughter. But as they fill Wingate House with wedding plans and celebrations, not everything is smooth sailing down the Amelia River. One final crisis threatens this unshakeable family, and it will test everyone and everything they hold dear. Before the sun sets on their saga, the sisters must join forces and hearts one last time to earn a truly heartwarming happily ever after.

Date Published:2024

The Dressmaker On Amelia Island

Holloway, Hope


A sisterhood saga with threads of drama, dreams, and danger. Life for the Wingate women of Amelia Island is never dull! While Raina balances the challenge of nurturing newborn twins and a budding romance, trouble arrives on her doorstep to threaten her sweet new life. And when Tori and Justin firmly disagree on an issue that affects the whole family, their love faces a test that could end their relationship forever. One person in the family is enmeshed in the adventure of a lifetime, and she's keeping the secret from everyone but her former flame. Under the guise of creating a wedding dress for a mafia princess, Madeline steps into a thrilling but risky new role. Leaving the safety and security of her quiet life, this dressmaker must put everything on the line to protect the people she loves most. As the winds of change blow over Wingate Way, the seven sisters continue to face every crisis with strength, grace, humor, and love.
Date Published:2024

A sisterhood saga with threads of drama, dreams, and danger. Life for the Wingate women of Amelia Island is never dull! While Raina balances the challenge of nurturing newborn twins and a budding romance, trouble arrives on her doorstep to threaten her sweet new life. And when Tori and Justin firmly disagree on an issue that affects the whole family, their love faces a test that could end their relationship forever. One person in the family is enmeshed in the adventure of a lifetime, and she's keeping the secret from everyone but her former flame. Under the guise of creating a wedding dress for a mafia princess, Madeline steps into a thrilling but risky new role. Leaving the safety and security of her quiet life, this dressmaker must put everything on the line to protect the people she loves most. As the winds of change blow over Wingate Way, the seven sisters continue to face every crisis with strength, grace, humor, and love.

Date Published:2024

Wish You Were Her

McNicoll, Elle


<p><b>An autistic YA homage to <i>The Shop Around the Corner</i> with a pinch of <i>Cyrano, </i>Elle McNicoll's <i>Wish You Were Her</i> is a triumph!<br></b><br>Allegra Brooks is an eighteen year old actress who is secretly autistic. When a journalist publishes a scathing profile on Allegra, she decides to take the summer off in Lake Pristine, to visit her slightly estranged father. There, she befriends the booksellers of Brooks Books and decides to help them plan the popular Lake Pristine Book Festival. As she gets closer to Simon, the openly enthusiastic and neurotypical of the two, she realizes it's really Jonah, the boy she argues with constantly and finds a bit off-putting, who she's actually more and more drawn to. As the summer wraps up and the festival approaches, Allegra has to make some decisions about what she owes to others, and to herself.</p>
Date Published:2025

An autistic YA homage to The Shop Around the Corner with a pinch of Cyrano, Elle McNicoll's Wish You Were Her is a triumph! Allegra Brooks is an eighteen year old actress who is secretly autistic. When a journalist publishes a scathing profile on Allegra, she decides to take the summer off in Lake Pristine, to visit her slightly estranged father. There, she befriends the booksellers of Brooks Books and decides to help them plan the popular Lake Pristine Book Festival. As she gets closer to Simon, the openly enthusiastic and neurotypical of the two, she realizes it's really Jonah, the boy she argues with constantly and finds a bit off-putting, who she's actually more and more drawn to. As the summer wraps up and the festival approaches, Allegra has to make some decisions about what she owes to others, and to herself.

Date Published:2025

Nearly A Bride

Jeffries, Sabrina


<P><B>In this captivating new historical romance brimming with seductive twists and irresistible wit, an English nobleman is finally free from exile—but can his heart still be captured?</B><BR /> After more than a decade separated from his home and family, the Earl of Heathbrook returns to his London townhouse to face a new test: reclaiming guardianship of his younger brothers. His reputation as a rakehell, it seems, has followed him from detention inside Napoleon's France and caused his own father to block Heathbrook's rightful custody in his will. However, the clever rogue concocts a plan to restore respectability and rescue his siblings . . . by finding a "fiancÉe" with no strings attached.<BR /> Giselle Bernard is not looking to wed an earl with a wild past. All she seeks is a connected nobleman who can legally secure her new life in England and head off a mysterious stranger's threats. Posing as Heathbrook's bride-to-be would surely benefit them both. But as revelations come to light—the ill-fated young affair that left Heathbrook embittered, and the mademoiselle's own guarded secrets—their engagement charade may unexpectedly blossom into a promise to love, honor, and cherish . . . </P>
Date Published:2026

In this captivating new historical romance brimming with seductive twists and irresistible wit, an English nobleman is finally free from exile—but can his heart still be captured? After more than a decade separated from his home and family, the Earl of Heathbrook returns to his London townhouse to face a new test: reclaiming guardianship of his younger brothers. His reputation as a rakehell, it seems, has followed him from detention inside Napoleon's France and caused his own father to block Heathbrook's rightful custody in his will. However, the clever rogue concocts a plan to restore respectability and rescue his siblings . . . by finding a "fiancÉe" with no strings attached. Giselle Bernard is not looking to wed an earl with a wild past. All she seeks is a connected nobleman who can legally secure her new life in England and head off a mysterious stranger's threats. Posing as Heathbrook's bride-to-be would surely benefit them both. But as revelations come to light—the ill-fated young affair that left Heathbrook embittered, and the mademoiselle's own guarded secrets—their engagement charade may unexpectedly blossom into a promise to love, honor, and cherish . . .

Date Published:2026

Cancel Me If You Can

Portnoy, Dave


<B>INSTANT #1 <I>NEW YORK TIMES </I>BESTSELLER</B><BR> <BR><B>INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER</B><BR><b>INSTANT #1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER \| </b><b>#1<i> PUBLISHERS WEEKLY</i> BESTSELLER</b><BR> <BR><b>In his unfiltered style, Dave Portnoy details the journey of how he built his polarizing media empire, <i>Barstool Sports</i>, while refusing to bend the knee to those who tried to tear him down, staying true to himself and blocking out the haters.</b><b><b> </b></b><BR>Dave Portnoy is a gambler. From his days playing Little League baseball, he has always bet on himself and his future, which is exactly how he built his digital media empire, <I>Barstool Sports</I>. It all started in 2004, when Dave wrote what he knew and passed out a four-page broadsheet newspaper all over Boston. The idea was simple but revolutionary: not everyone wanted their sports takes from SportsCenter anchors in suits. Fans wanted something local, raw, and unapologetic—written in the same language and tone you might hear at your local sports bar. So, Dave gave it to them.<BR> <BR>More than twenty years later, <I>Barstool</I> has grown into a nine-figure company with over 300 employees and 150 active brands. But the story doesn't end there. Dave continues to expand <I>Barstool</I> and his personal brand, launching into the world of sports betting, giving honest pizza reviews, building generational media stars, and giving back to dog shelters and small businesses with the help of his own famous rescue dog, Miss Peaches.<BR> <BR>Though he didn't set out to be a political lightning rod, it happened—and he's fully aware that half the internet hates him while the other half loves him. The truth? He doesn't care, as long as people take interest. He's always been brutally honest, and he always will be. Dave's journey hasn't been perfect. He's failed—publicly and personally—and he's constantly willing to risk it all. Why? Because he already knows what it's like to lose everything and start over, time and time again. So why not?<BR> <BR> In <I>Cancel Me If You Can</I>, Dave lays it all out: the hard work, the timing, the luck, the poisonous relationships behind the curtain, and the balls it took to get to where he is today. This isn't a memoir or a business book—it's another bet on himself. But honestly, would you really want to bet against him? The odds are against it.
Date Published:2026

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | #1 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER In his unfiltered style, Dave Portnoy details the journey of how he built his polarizing media empire, Barstool Sports, while refusing to bend the knee to those who tried to tear him down, staying true to himself and blocking out the haters. Dave Portnoy is a gambler. From his days playing Little League baseball, he has always bet on himself and his future, which is exactly how he built his digital media empire, Barstool Sports. It all started in 2004, when Dave wrote what he knew and passed out a four-page broadsheet newspaper all over Boston. The idea was simple but revolutionary: not everyone wanted their sports takes from SportsCenter anchors in suits. Fans wanted something local, raw, and unapologetic—written in the same language and tone you might hear at your local sports bar. So, Dave gave it to them. More than twenty years later, Barstool has grown into a nine-figure company with over 300 employees and 150 active brands. But the story doesn't end there. Dave continues to expand Barstool and his personal brand, launching into the world of sports betting, giving honest pizza reviews, building generational media stars, and giving back to dog shelters and small businesses with the help of his own famous rescue dog, Miss Peaches. Though he didn't set out to be a political lightning rod, it happened—and he's fully aware that half the internet hates him while the other half loves him. The truth? He doesn't care, as long as people take interest. He's always been brutally honest, and he always will be. Dave's journey hasn't been perfect. He's failed—publicly and personally—and he's constantly willing to risk it all. Why? Because he already knows what it's like to lose everything and start over, time and time again. So why not? In Cancel Me If You Can, Dave lays it all out: the hard work, the timing, the luck, the poisonous relationships behind the curtain, and the balls it took to get to where he is today. This isn't a memoir or a business book—it's another bet on himself. But honestly, would you really want to bet against him? The odds are against it.

Date Published:2026

Pardon My Book : Ten Years of the Best (and Worst) in Sports from Pardon My Take

Big Cat


<p><b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER!</p><p>In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the long-awaited, definitive, authorized—and occasionally accurate—guide to the #1 sports podcast, <i>Pardon My Take</i>.</p><p>Read by Big Cat, PFT Commenter, and Jerry O'Connell, with Hank Lockwood, Max Dolente, Connor Filiberto, Zac Cornelius, Shane Amerio, and Jakob Ames.</b></p><p>It's finally here! <i>Pardon My Book</i> is packed with ten years of crazy content from the wildest, most irreverent sports podcast of all time. Written and curated by Big Cat and PFT with the help of the <i>PMT</i> crew, this entertaining yearbook takes fans behind the scenes of the show, covering topics as honorable—and as stupid—as:</p><p> <br/><li>The origin story of <i>Pardon My Take</i> and the most pivotal 30 hours in human history</li><li>How Grit Week started, what grit actually means, and what happens when you spend way too many hours trapped in an RV with your best friends</li><li>The Rules and 4 Keys to Making a successful podcast that are in no way complete and total luck</li><li>The funniest guests who embraced our chaos (Blake Bortles, Coach O, Jerry O'Connell, Ryan Whitney, the Long brothers, and many others)</li><li>Testimonials from reporting legends and loyal fans of the show, including Joe Buck, Scott Van Pelt, Chris Berman, Mike Florio, and Adam Schefter</li><li>Original contributions from the entire <i>PMT</i> universe, including PFT's definitive ranking of the greatest fullbacks of all time, Big Cat's 10 Rules to Gambling, Hank on golf, Zac on icecream (yes, one word), and, naturally, a deeply serious Mount Rushmore of Best Italian American Athletes</li><li>"Extracurriculars," a collection of stories, disasters, arguments, rankings, and side quests that didn't fit anywhere else in the book</li> <br/>And much, much more!</p>
Date Published:2026

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the long-awaited, definitive, authorized—and occasionally accurate—guide to the #1 sports podcast, Pardon My Take.Read by Big Cat, PFT Commenter, and Jerry O'Connell, with Hank Lockwood, Max Dolente, Connor Filiberto, Zac Cornelius, Shane Amerio, and Jakob Ames.It's finally here! Pardon My Book is packed with ten years of crazy content from the wildest, most irreverent sports podcast of all time. Written and curated by Big Cat and PFT with the help of the PMT crew, this entertaining yearbook takes fans behind the scenes of the show, covering topics as honorable—and as stupid—as: <li>The origin story of Pardon My Take and the most pivotal 30 hours in human history</li><li>How Grit Week started, what grit actually means, and what happens when you spend way too many hours trapped in an RV with your best friends</li><li>The Rules and 4 Keys to Making a successful podcast that are in no way complete and total luck</li><li>The funniest guests who embraced our chaos (Blake Bortles, Coach O, Jerry O'Connell, Ryan Whitney, the Long brothers, and many others)</li><li>Testimonials from reporting legends and loyal fans of the show, including Joe Buck, Scott Van Pelt, Chris Berman, Mike Florio, and Adam Schefter</li><li>Original contributions from the entire PMT universe, including PFT's definitive ranking of the greatest fullbacks of all time, Big Cat's 10 Rules to Gambling, Hank on golf, Zac on icecream (yes, one word), and, naturally, a deeply serious Mount Rushmore of Best Italian American Athletes</li><li>"Extracurriculars," a collection of stories, disasters, arguments, rankings, and side quests that didn't fit anywhere else in the book</li> And much, much more!

Date Published:2026

Our Last Night

Adams, Taylor


Dan Rupley has 24 hours to survive a cursed killer gun and get his dead fiancée back. What could go wrong?<br /> "Perfect for Stephen King fans. It's a thriller, ghost story, and epic chase through time and space. Brilliant characters and beautifully written with great moments of humour." Chris Child<br /> "EXCEPTIONAL. I LOVED IT! The author has created a VERY unique plot, describing Dan's 24 hour nightmare and even adding some dark humor. FIVE STARS and expect to stay up late reading!" Owl3<br /> "One of the best reads in a long time! Page flipping, nail biting, late to work just to read one more page!"<br /> An epic edge-of-your-seat thriller that you won't want to put down<br /> Dan is a professional ghost hunter who's never actually found a ghost. But his newest case is promising: a cursed Russian rifle allegedly haunted by a demon. Anyone who touches the antique weapon dies within 24 hours. But for Dan, it's personal — he's still mourning the death of his fiancée Adelaide, and he's desperate to find proof that ghosts exist. At any cost. As the clock ticks down, Dan's paranormal investigation quickly twists into a mind-bending nightmare. He is chased through time and memory by a terrifying demon. And as for his lost love, Adelaide? She might be the only one who can save him . . .
Date Published:2015

Dan Rupley has 24 hours to survive a cursed killer gun and get his dead fiancée back. What could go wrong? "Perfect for Stephen King fans. It's a thriller, ghost story, and epic chase through time and space. Brilliant characters and beautifully written with great moments of humour." Chris Child "EXCEPTIONAL. I LOVED IT! The author has created a VERY unique plot, describing Dan's 24 hour nightmare and even adding some dark humor. FIVE STARS and expect to stay up late reading!" Owl3 "One of the best reads in a long time! Page flipping, nail biting, late to work just to read one more page!" An epic edge-of-your-seat thriller that you won't want to put down Dan is a professional ghost hunter who's never actually found a ghost. But his newest case is promising: a cursed Russian rifle allegedly haunted by a demon. Anyone who touches the antique weapon dies within 24 hours. But for Dan, it's personal — he's still mourning the death of his fiancée Adelaide, and he's desperate to find proof that ghosts exist. At any cost. As the clock ticks down, Dan's paranormal investigation quickly twists into a mind-bending nightmare. He is chased through time and memory by a terrifying demon. And as for his lost love, Adelaide? She might be the only one who can save him . . .

Date Published:2015

The Night Of The Scourge

Mytting, Lars


<p><b>A riveting and epic family drama set in WWII–era Norway, award-winning author Lars Mytting's </b><i><b>The Night of the Scourge</b></i><b> is also the final novel in the internationally bestselling Sister Bells trilogy</b></p><p> </p><p>Butangen, Norway, the years before WWII: Astrid Hekne has inherited the fighting spirit and hypersensitivity of her grandmother, who was a protector of the mythic Sister Bells that had once hung in the village's centuries-old stave church. The once-traitorous priest Kai Schweigaard, now in his eighties, is wondering how his death, prophesied in a centuries-old tapestry, will come true. Schweigaard tries to understand the myths about the Night of the Scourge, which, according to old village beliefs, is the night when the known world will fall and the Earth will be scraped down to bare rock.</p><p> </p><p>Then Norway is occupied by the Nazis. Astrid joins the Resistance, and Kai is thrown out of his own church. Betrayal within Astrid's own family unites the Sister Bells in Dresden. Special effort and sacrifice, not only from the Hekne family, will be needed to combat the postwar rumors and mistrust.</p><p> </p><p>This family drama, set in the tumultuous times of WWII, beautifully completes the Sister Bells trilogy. But while it connects to the previous books in surprising and thrilling ways, it can also be read as a standalone, a grand and epic novel that intertwines Norwegian folklore and myths with a rich story of hardship and passion.</p>
Date Published:2025

A riveting and epic family drama set in WWII–era Norway, award-winning author Lars Mytting's The Night of the Scourge is also the final novel in the internationally bestselling Sister Bells trilogy Butangen, Norway, the years before WWII: Astrid Hekne has inherited the fighting spirit and hypersensitivity of her grandmother, who was a protector of the mythic Sister Bells that had once hung in the village's centuries-old stave church. The once-traitorous priest Kai Schweigaard, now in his eighties, is wondering how his death, prophesied in a centuries-old tapestry, will come true. Schweigaard tries to understand the myths about the Night of the Scourge, which, according to old village beliefs, is the night when the known world will fall and the Earth will be scraped down to bare rock. Then Norway is occupied by the Nazis. Astrid joins the Resistance, and Kai is thrown out of his own church. Betrayal within Astrid's own family unites the Sister Bells in Dresden. Special effort and sacrifice, not only from the Hekne family, will be needed to combat the postwar rumors and mistrust. This family drama, set in the tumultuous times of WWII, beautifully completes the Sister Bells trilogy. But while it connects to the previous books in surprising and thrilling ways, it can also be read as a standalone, a grand and epic novel that intertwines Norwegian folklore and myths with a rich story of hardship and passion.

Date Published:2025

The Reindeer Hunters : A Novel

Mytting, Lars


The year is 1903. Twenty-two years after the events of <I>The Bell in The Lake</I>, Astrid Hekne's son, Jehans, is now a young man. Driven out by his family, he lives on a homestead in the mountains near the village of Butangen, where he relishes the freedom of his life apart, fishing and hunting for his livelihood. One August morning, Jehans kills a massive reindeer and at the same moment encounters an enigmatic hunter . . .<br/>At the new church in Butangen, Pastor Kai Schweigaard is living with the consequences of his past betrayal—arranging the dismantling and sale of the stave church—including deaths and the loss of the church's mystical sister bells. Kai becomes obsessed with finding the ancient tapestry woven by the conjoined sisters in whose memory the bells were cast, with the hope that the tapestry will bring him redemption.<br/>Despite the unraveling legends from the past that continue to haunt these people, they must figure out how to look to the future. A magnificent story about love, sorrow, and courage, as well as taming waterfalls and the first flash of electric light in the village night, <I>The Reindeer Hunters</I> is a thrilling novel about what it takes to live in and embrace a new era.
Date Published:2024

The year is 1903. Twenty-two years after the events of The Bell in The Lake, Astrid Hekne's son, Jehans, is now a young man. Driven out by his family, he lives on a homestead in the mountains near the village of Butangen, where he relishes the freedom of his life apart, fishing and hunting for his livelihood. One August morning, Jehans kills a massive reindeer and at the same moment encounters an enigmatic hunter . . . At the new church in Butangen, Pastor Kai Schweigaard is living with the consequences of his past betrayal—arranging the dismantling and sale of the stave church—including deaths and the loss of the church's mystical sister bells. Kai becomes obsessed with finding the ancient tapestry woven by the conjoined sisters in whose memory the bells were cast, with the hope that the tapestry will bring him redemption. Despite the unraveling legends from the past that continue to haunt these people, they must figure out how to look to the future. A magnificent story about love, sorrow, and courage, as well as taming waterfalls and the first flash of electric light in the village night, The Reindeer Hunters is a thrilling novel about what it takes to live in and embrace a new era.

Date Published:2024

Echoes Of A Silent Song : A Novel

Wen, Amanda


"Wen . . . plays the narrative's parallel timelines perfectly, and readers will be drawn in from the first few notes, with a dramatic crescendo showing that, despite unexpected tragedy, God is still working." —Library Journal A split-time romance from an award-winning author When a choral composer and conductor falls victim to creative block, he resorts to his fallback plan of teaching high school choir. Callum Knight's goal at Peterson High is simple: rediscover his muse, extract himself from teaching, and get back to Boston as quickly as possible. As the long-suffering accompanist at the high school, Peterson-native Blair Emerson has watched the revolving door of choir directors and their negative impact on her choirs over the last few years. She is less than impressed when a disheveled Callum stumbles in on his first day. But then they discover an unsigned, unfinished, and handwritten choral composition by a clear musical genius. Blair recalls rumors of Iris, a Peterson student from the 1970s who composed music but was found dead during her senior year. Blair and Callum work to determine if the piece is hers, and the truth they uncover shakes both of them to the core. With rhythm and flair, Amanda Wen takes readers on an unexpected journey into the depths of a small town's history in this riveting first book in the Melodies and Memories duology.
Date Published:2025

"Wen . . . plays the narrative's parallel timelines perfectly, and readers will be drawn in from the first few notes, with a dramatic crescendo showing that, despite unexpected tragedy, God is still working." —Library Journal A split-time romance from an award-winning author When a choral composer and conductor falls victim to creative block, he resorts to his fallback plan of teaching high school choir. Callum Knight's goal at Peterson High is simple: rediscover his muse, extract himself from teaching, and get back to Boston as quickly as possible. As the long-suffering accompanist at the high school, Peterson-native Blair Emerson has watched the revolving door of choir directors and their negative impact on her choirs over the last few years. She is less than impressed when a disheveled Callum stumbles in on his first day. But then they discover an unsigned, unfinished, and handwritten choral composition by a clear musical genius. Blair recalls rumors of Iris, a Peterson student from the 1970s who composed music but was found dead during her senior year. Blair and Callum work to determine if the piece is hers, and the truth they uncover shakes both of them to the core. With rhythm and flair, Amanda Wen takes readers on an unexpected journey into the depths of a small town's history in this riveting first book in the Melodies and Memories duology.

Date Published:2025

A Path Toward Love

James, Cara Lynn


<p><strong>Katherine came home to forget her past. </strong><strong>The last thing she expected was to find her future.</strong></p><p>Young widow Katherine Osborne returns to her family's rustic camp on Raquette Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. She's determined to live a quiet life, but her socialite mother is equally determined to push her into a new marriage while she's still young.</p><p>Andrew Townsend has known Katherine since they were children. An attorney who is successful, but not wealthy, he knows she is socially out of his reach. But he's curious about what changed the free-spirited girl he once knew into this private, somber young woman.</p><p>Katherine has kept hidden the details of her unsuccessful marriage. When past sins come to light, she must turn to God for the courage to be honest. But how can she trust the God she feels has let her down? When she confides in Andrew, their relationship takes a dramatic turn into uncharted territory.</p><p>Amid impossible obstacles, two young people must learn to trust enough to walk the path that God has cleared for them. A path that leads to healing and restoration. A path toward love.</p>
Date Published:2012

Katherine came home to forget her past. The last thing she expected was to find her future.Young widow Katherine Osborne returns to her family's rustic camp on Raquette Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. She's determined to live a quiet life, but her socialite mother is equally determined to push her into a new marriage while she's still young.Andrew Townsend has known Katherine since they were children. An attorney who is successful, but not wealthy, he knows she is socially out of his reach. But he's curious about what changed the free-spirited girl he once knew into this private, somber young woman.Katherine has kept hidden the details of her unsuccessful marriage. When past sins come to light, she must turn to God for the courage to be honest. But how can she trust the God she feels has let her down? When she confides in Andrew, their relationship takes a dramatic turn into uncharted territory.Amid impossible obstacles, two young people must learn to trust enough to walk the path that God has cleared for them. A path that leads to healing and restoration. A path toward love.

Date Published:2012

A Winter Of Sweet Secrets

McCahan, Heidi


<strong>"A sweet and heartfelt story of family, forgiveness, and finding love in unexpected places. With charming characters and a small-town Alaskan backdrop, A Winter of Sweet Secrets delivers a delicious mix of romance, resilience, and a dash of mystery that will keep readers turning pages long into the night." –RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author</strong><br /><strong>What will it take to save her family's candy company...and end a decades-long feud?</strong><br />For generations, the Evergreen Candy Company has been a beloved small-town Alaskan tradition run by Jovi Wright's family—until now. With her grandparents no longer at the helm, Jovi's parents are considering selling it. When her sister calls with the news, Jovi hops on a plane back home to help rescue the family business. Her plan: launch Grammie's salted caramel chews as a new product. But with Grammie's memory fading and the recipe missing, Jovi has her work cut out for her.<br />Still reeling from being jilted by her fiancÉ, Jovi welcomes the distraction of trying to re-create the recipe from scratch. The distraction she's not so sure about is single dad Burke Solomon. The disillusioned author and his adorable little girl have moved in to his late aunt's cabin just down the road from her grandparents' home, where she's staying. And the discovery that their families have been feuding since before either of them were born is too irresistible to ignore. <br />With a looming deadline and the stresses of single parenthood, the last thing Burke needs is a bright-eyed optimist like Jovi next door. But he finds himself asking for her help adjusting to life in Evergreen more than he'd like to admit. And untangling the history of what happened to the friendship between his late aunt and Jovi's Grammie provides an antidote to his writer's block. But when Burke unearths several shocking family secrets, will revealing them settle the feud or bring everything he and Jovi have been working toward crashing down around them?
Date Published:2025

"A sweet and heartfelt story of family, forgiveness, and finding love in unexpected places. With charming characters and a small-town Alaskan backdrop, A Winter of Sweet Secrets delivers a delicious mix of romance, resilience, and a dash of mystery that will keep readers turning pages long into the night." –RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author What will it take to save her family's candy company...and end a decades-long feud? For generations, the Evergreen Candy Company has been a beloved small-town Alaskan tradition run by Jovi Wright's family—until now. With her grandparents no longer at the helm, Jovi's parents are considering selling it. When her sister calls with the news, Jovi hops on a plane back home to help rescue the family business. Her plan: launch Grammie's salted caramel chews as a new product. But with Grammie's memory fading and the recipe missing, Jovi has her work cut out for her. Still reeling from being jilted by her fiancÉ, Jovi welcomes the distraction of trying to re-create the recipe from scratch. The distraction she's not so sure about is single dad Burke Solomon. The disillusioned author and his adorable little girl have moved in to his late aunt's cabin just down the road from her grandparents' home, where she's staying. And the discovery that their families have been feuding since before either of them were born is too irresistible to ignore. With a looming deadline and the stresses of single parenthood, the last thing Burke needs is a bright-eyed optimist like Jovi next door. But he finds himself asking for her help adjusting to life in Evergreen more than he'd like to admit. And untangling the history of what happened to the friendship between his late aunt and Jovi's Grammie provides an antidote to his writer's block. But when Burke unearths several shocking family secrets, will revealing them settle the feud or bring everything he and Jovi have been working toward crashing down around them?

Date Published:2025

Big Island Sunrise

Cherry, Shayla


<B>Lani King and Emma Kealoha both need a fresh start.</B><br/>Emma lost her husband at thirty-six, and life without him feels impossible. A Hawaiian inheritance might be her chance to start over . . . but the Kealoha place is a mess. The roof leaks, the goats keep escaping, and the jungle is overtaking the orchard. It's more than she can manage on her own.<br/>Lani spent years trapped in a marriage that went from bad to worse. Finally, she summoned her courage and moved home to Hawai'i. Now she's starting over with her four year old in tow.<br/>Emma offers Lani a place to stay—and together, they work to restore Emma's crumbling farmhouse.<br/>Lani reconnects with a childhood friend, now a gorgeous single dad. Romance is peeking over the horizon, but how can she open up to love when her ex won't even sign the divorce papers?<br/><I>Dive into this heartwarming saga set on the Island of Hawai'i.</I>
Date Published:2025

Lani King and Emma Kealoha both need a fresh start. Emma lost her husband at thirty-six, and life without him feels impossible. A Hawaiian inheritance might be her chance to start over . . . but the Kealoha place is a mess. The roof leaks, the goats keep escaping, and the jungle is overtaking the orchard. It's more than she can manage on her own. Lani spent years trapped in a marriage that went from bad to worse. Finally, she summoned her courage and moved home to Hawai'i. Now she's starting over with her four year old in tow. Emma offers Lani a place to stay—and together, they work to restore Emma's crumbling farmhouse. Lani reconnects with a childhood friend, now a gorgeous single dad. Romance is peeking over the horizon, but how can she open up to love when her ex won't even sign the divorce papers? Dive into this heartwarming saga set on the Island of Hawai'i.

Date Published:2025

Where Trees Touch The Sky : A Redwood National Park Novel

Barnett, Karen


"A gripping tale of twisted family bonds set in Utah's Zion National Park . . . Readers will be swept up." —Publishers Weekly In 1948, Zion National Park ranger Henry Eriksson and his wife, Alma, are less than one year removed from their infant son's sudden death in a flash flood, and the weight of the loss hasn't diminished with time. When Henry discovers an abandoned baby in a hatbox on his morning rounds, he's unsure how to react, but Alma is delighted, and she reignites with purpose at what seems to be a miracle from God. Nearly eighty years later, Talia Eriksson leaves her job at an athleisure company in Palo Alto, California, in disgrace and returns to Zion National Park to reconnect with her grandfather and review her life goals. But when an at-home DNA test exposes family secrets, Talia and her newfound friend, law enforcement ranger Blake Mitchell, work together to search for answers. Talia navigates the rocky path into her past with Blake by her side, what she discovers may alter everything she knew to be true about herself. With the uncertain future looming, Talia must learn that family is deeper than genetics and that trusting God can mean being still and clinging to the Rock. "Karen Barnett expertly weaves a tale that is gentle and tender yet as powerful as floodwaters in reaching into the heart of love and family." —Amanda Cox, award-winning and best-selling author of Between the Sound and Sea
Date Published:2024

"A gripping tale of twisted family bonds set in Utah's Zion National Park . . . Readers will be swept up." —Publishers Weekly In 1948, Zion National Park ranger Henry Eriksson and his wife, Alma, are less than one year removed from their infant son's sudden death in a flash flood, and the weight of the loss hasn't diminished with time. When Henry discovers an abandoned baby in a hatbox on his morning rounds, he's unsure how to react, but Alma is delighted, and she reignites with purpose at what seems to be a miracle from God. Nearly eighty years later, Talia Eriksson leaves her job at an athleisure company in Palo Alto, California, in disgrace and returns to Zion National Park to reconnect with her grandfather and review her life goals. But when an at-home DNA test exposes family secrets, Talia and her newfound friend, law enforcement ranger Blake Mitchell, work together to search for answers. Talia navigates the rocky path into her past with Blake by her side, what she discovers may alter everything she knew to be true about herself. With the uncertain future looming, Talia must learn that family is deeper than genetics and that trusting God can mean being still and clinging to the Rock. "Karen Barnett expertly weaves a tale that is gentle and tender yet as powerful as floodwaters in reaching into the heart of love and family." —Amanda Cox, award-winning and best-selling author of Between the Sound and Sea

Date Published:2024

The Pharisee's Wife

Oke, Janette


<P><B>From the beloved author of</B> <B><I>Love Comes Softly</I></B> <B>comes an inspiring work of historical fiction about a young Jewish woman, plucked from obscurity and thrust on a perilous journey, only to witness the world's most life-changing story.</B></P><P> Like most young women in ancient Israel, Mary has little control over her own destiny. When Enos, a rising Pharisee, sees her one day in the market―the most beautiful woman he has ever laid eyes on―and determines to make her his wife, Mary's fate is quickly sealed. His exorbitant bride price is the only hope her parents have of escaping abject poverty, but surely the fact that such a devout and esteemed man has chosen a girl of her station must be a sign of blessing. </P><P> When Mary enters training to become the proper Pharisee's wife, it is as though she has been abandoned in a foreign land, where one misstep could cost her greatly. That feeling only deepens when she discovers Enos is all she feared he might be, treating her merely as a prize he has won―and worse. Then rumors of a miracle-working, traveling Prophet change everything, and Mary and Enos are swept up in events that will challenge all they hold dear and forever alter both their futures. </P><li> Full-length standalone biblical fiction from the bestselling author whose novels have sold more than 30 million copies </li><li> For fans of historical fiction by Tessa Afshar, Mesu Andrews, and Connilyn Cossette </li><li> Includes discussion questions for book groups </li><P> </P>
Date Published:2025

From the beloved author of Love Comes Softly comes an inspiring work of historical fiction about a young Jewish woman, plucked from obscurity and thrust on a perilous journey, only to witness the world's most life-changing story. Like most young women in ancient Israel, Mary has little control over her own destiny. When Enos, a rising Pharisee, sees her one day in the market―the most beautiful woman he has ever laid eyes on―and determines to make her his wife, Mary's fate is quickly sealed. His exorbitant bride price is the only hope her parents have of escaping abject poverty, but surely the fact that such a devout and esteemed man has chosen a girl of her station must be a sign of blessing. When Mary enters training to become the proper Pharisee's wife, it is as though she has been abandoned in a foreign land, where one misstep could cost her greatly. That feeling only deepens when she discovers Enos is all she feared he might be, treating her merely as a prize he has won―and worse. Then rumors of a miracle-working, traveling Prophet change everything, and Mary and Enos are swept up in events that will challenge all they hold dear and forever alter both their futures. <li> Full-length standalone biblical fiction from the bestselling author whose novels have sold more than 30 million copies </li><li> For fans of historical fiction by Tessa Afshar, Mesu Andrews, and Connilyn Cossette </li><li> Includes discussion questions for book groups </li>

Date Published:2025

Written On The Mist

Rawlings, Naomi


<p><strong>Dr. Quinn meets Bridgerton in this new series set on the Alaskan frontier. </strong></p><p>Jonas Redding never wants to be a lawman again. He's spent a decade as a US Marshal, wearing a tin star on his chest and chasing dangerous criminals across the great state of Texas. But when a case goes wrong, Jonas finds himself standing over two tombstones—his mother's and his fiancée's.</p><p>Resolved to protect his sister from meeting the same fate, Jonas cuts off all communication with her, changes his name, and heads north to the vast, untamed Alaskan wilderness.</p><p>Jonas isn't even in Alaska for a day before meeting Ilya Amos, a boy with wide eyes, an endless smile, and a heart of pure gold. Before he realizes what's happening, Jonas finds himself sucked into the everyday life of the Amoses—a sprawling family of eight siblings who are more Alaskan than American and unapologetic about their heritage.</p><p>Yet Jonas is resolved not to get too close to the Amoses, especially Ilya's older sister Evelina. The last thing he wants to do is put another woman in jeopardy.</p><p>But when the unthinkable happens and dangerous men seek revenge against the Amos family, Jonas must decide between hiding from his past or putting his badge back on and risking everything to save the family he doesn't want to admit he loves.</p><p>Set against the sprawling backdrop of Alaska, this sweeping book brings to life the hope of second chances and new beginnings after tragedy, and the rich history of taming a land that was never meant to be tamed.</p>
Date Published:2024

Dr. Quinn meets Bridgerton in this new series set on the Alaskan frontier. Jonas Redding never wants to be a lawman again. He's spent a decade as a US Marshal, wearing a tin star on his chest and chasing dangerous criminals across the great state of Texas. But when a case goes wrong, Jonas finds himself standing over two tombstones—his mother's and his fiancée's.Resolved to protect his sister from meeting the same fate, Jonas cuts off all communication with her, changes his name, and heads north to the vast, untamed Alaskan wilderness.Jonas isn't even in Alaska for a day before meeting Ilya Amos, a boy with wide eyes, an endless smile, and a heart of pure gold. Before he realizes what's happening, Jonas finds himself sucked into the everyday life of the Amoses—a sprawling family of eight siblings who are more Alaskan than American and unapologetic about their heritage.Yet Jonas is resolved not to get too close to the Amoses, especially Ilya's older sister Evelina. The last thing he wants to do is put another woman in jeopardy.But when the unthinkable happens and dangerous men seek revenge against the Amos family, Jonas must decide between hiding from his past or putting his badge back on and risking everything to save the family he doesn't want to admit he loves.Set against the sprawling backdrop of Alaska, this sweeping book brings to life the hope of second chances and new beginnings after tragedy, and the rich history of taming a land that was never meant to be tamed.

Date Published:2024

Murder In Aspen Notch

McKee, Kathleen


<p><b>Retirement in a small mountain town sounds perfect—until the first body turns up.</b><br />Sue and Alan Jaworski move to the peaceful mountain town of Aspen Notch to enjoy their retirement. She pictures tranquil walks and postcard-worthy views; he's dreaming of winter ski slopes. But their plans for a slower pace are quickly upended when Alan accepts the interim position of police chief—and Sue stumbles upon a dead body.<br />Barely settled, Sue inherits an unruly puppy, receives a chilling death threat, and begins to suspect Aspen Notch isn't as idyllic as it seems. Between a suspiciously controlling mayor, a grieving family, and elusive townsfolk, everyone's a suspect—and someone's willing to kill to keep their secrets buried.<br />With the clock ticking, can Sue use her sharp instincts and eye for detail to help Alan solve the crime before she becomes the next victim?<br />The first in the Aspen Notch Mystery Series, <i>Murder in Aspen Notch</i> is a wholesome cozy mystery with endearing characters and a satisfying whodunnit at its heart. If you enjoy Betty Rowlands, <i>Murder, She Wrote</i>, or the classic charm of Nancy Drew, you'll feel right at home in Aspen Notch.</p>
Date Published:2025

Retirement in a small mountain town sounds perfect—until the first body turns up. Sue and Alan Jaworski move to the peaceful mountain town of Aspen Notch to enjoy their retirement. She pictures tranquil walks and postcard-worthy views; he's dreaming of winter ski slopes. But their plans for a slower pace are quickly upended when Alan accepts the interim position of police chief—and Sue stumbles upon a dead body. Barely settled, Sue inherits an unruly puppy, receives a chilling death threat, and begins to suspect Aspen Notch isn't as idyllic as it seems. Between a suspiciously controlling mayor, a grieving family, and elusive townsfolk, everyone's a suspect—and someone's willing to kill to keep their secrets buried. With the clock ticking, can Sue use her sharp instincts and eye for detail to help Alan solve the crime before she becomes the next victim? The first in the Aspen Notch Mystery Series, Murder in Aspen Notch is a wholesome cozy mystery with endearing characters and a satisfying whodunnit at its heart. If you enjoy Betty Rowlands, Murder, She Wrote, or the classic charm of Nancy Drew, you'll feel right at home in Aspen Notch.

Date Published:2025

Looking For Calvin And Hobbes : The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and his Revolutionary Comic Strip

Martell, Nevin


For ten years, Calvin and Hobbes was one the world's most beloved comic strips. And then, on the last day of 1995, the strip ended. Its mercurial and reclusive creator, Bill Watterson, not only finished the strip but withdrew entirely from public life.In Looking for Calvin and Hobbes, Nevin Martell sets out on a very personal odyssey to understand the life and career of the intensely private man behind Calvin and Hobbes. Martell talks to a wide range of artists and writers (including Dave Barry, Harvey Pekar, and Brad Bird) as well as some of Watterson's closest friends and professional colleagues, and along the way reflects upon the nature of his own fandom and on the extraordinary legacy that Watterson left behind. This is as close as we're ever likely to get to one of America's most ingenious and intriguing figures - and it's the fascinating story of an intrepid author's search for him, too.
Date Published:2014

For ten years, Calvin and Hobbes was one the world's most beloved comic strips. And then, on the last day of 1995, the strip ended. Its mercurial and reclusive creator, Bill Watterson, not only finished the strip but withdrew entirely from public life.In Looking for Calvin and Hobbes, Nevin Martell sets out on a very personal odyssey to understand the life and career of the intensely private man behind Calvin and Hobbes. Martell talks to a wide range of artists and writers (including Dave Barry, Harvey Pekar, and Brad Bird) as well as some of Watterson's closest friends and professional colleagues, and along the way reflects upon the nature of his own fandom and on the extraordinary legacy that Watterson left behind. This is as close as we're ever likely to get to one of America's most ingenious and intriguing figures - and it's the fascinating story of an intrepid author's search for him, too.

Date Published:2014