Will hearts soar when pigs fly?Alex's job working for his family-owned radio station once took him all over the city reporting on major events—until the accident. His scars, both physical and emotional, cause him to withdraw into a self-imposed, semi-reclusive lifestyle. When his dad requests that he go to the world's largest hot air balloon festival, he has to find the courage to break his isolation. Now he needs to find the courage to trust and love again.Jeff had already...

It was supposed to be their big night! The opening of their movie premier. Robert Owens boyfriend abandoned him, and brought another date. Humiliated, Rob left Los Angeles, and moved to a quiet ranch in rural New Mexico only to face his high school bully Dane Johnson.Rob never expected his high school tormentor to show up at his new home, but there the man was ordering him to evacuate from an oncoming wildfire. After Rob returned to his ranch, Dane offered an apology, and an explan...

In a world that demands control, perfection, and constant striving, Let It Be offers a different path; one of release, trust, and inner peace.This empowering guide invites readers to step away from the weight of "what should be" and instead embrace the freedom of "what is." Through heartfelt reflections, gentle encouragement, and practical wisdom, Let It Be helps you:Loosen your grip on expectations and outcomes...

Brave from WithinTheme: Building Self EsteemIt is " Share your Spark" week at school. Mia is a quiet girl. She does not think that she has a spark. While on the playground durung recess Leo encourages Mia. Mia goes home and works on her surprise presentation for her class. Mia was able to overcome her shyness. And she was brave as she stood in front of her class and showed that even the silent sparks are powerful.The Uniquely You Co...

Shine BrightYour Sparkle MattersA joyful picture book that celebrates individuality, creativity, and the light within every child.Theme: Lifting up children and celebrating their resilienceOlivia wrote poems at home but never shared them. She worried they weren't "good enough." But during "Show & Tell," she took a breath—and stood in front of the class.Her voice was soft, but her wor...

Family Is LoveTheme: Embracing traditional and nontraditional familiesJamal lived with his grandmother. He loved her deeply, but sometimes felt different from classmates who had two parents at home. When the class was asked to share their family stories, Jamal hesitated.Leo reminded him, "Your family is awesome. You always talk about your grandma's sweet potato pie!" Jamal smiled and brought in a scrapbook the next day—photos of his...

Weston Abbott dreads his future as a genetic condition slowly robs him of his sight. Withdrawing from society, he makes his peace with living a dark and solitary life, spending his time riding his stallion, Darkness. He never expected to find hope and happiness in his future until his mother hired Christopher Finnegan to work at the family stable.Chris has heard barn gossip that accuses Wes Abbott of being useless as a rider and wasting the potential of his well-bred stallion. Watc...

Mangrove StoriesIt's a lovely little life Kelly Seaton leads. He's got his own landscaping business, a nice little house, and his best friend, Cosimo Renaldi, and Coz's goofball family who have adopted Kelly as their own. Sure, it's a little lonely at night, but it's a sweet deal, and Kelly can't chance ruining it by letting on that he wants more—has always wanted more—with Coz.Then Kelly's past comes to town, bringing bad memories and hurt feeling...

Mangrove StoriesHutch Crowley is well-liked in the small resort town of Mangrove—he's got friends in his new neighbors, he's the owner of the town grocery, and he's building a community center—but he's still unlucky at love. Every man he's attracted to is either taken or simply not interested, including his best friend, Mike Rojas.When Mike came to Mangrove two years ago, Hutch gave him a job and a place to stay in his guesthouse, where Mike has re...

Operation Danny…that’s all bartender and recent college graduate, Julian Hallowell has had on his mind the past year. Julian may have no idea what he wants to do with his life, but he definitely knows he‘s in love with the boy next door: The one in next room to be exact, his roommate Danny Wallace.Danny owns a used text book store just off campus and while Julian has done his level best to make Danny fall for him, all his hard work appears to have been in vain. Danny doesn’t seem t...

Shawn is single, twenty-nine, the full-time carer of his Alzheimer's-stricken mother and a frequent victim of Murphy's Law—although his family call it Shawn's Law. Other than caring for mum, his day consists of painting nude men and spying on the guy who walks his dogs along the street every day at four o'clock. When he takes a spectacular fall on his front steps, who is there to witness it other than the man of his dreams?Harley doesn't believe in Shawn's Law – but he soon changes...

Jake Manning's smart mouth frequently gets him into trouble. Because of it he can't hold a job. Combined with some bad luck, it's prevented him from keeping steady employment. A huge debt looms over him, and alone he shoulders the care of his alcoholic mother and three younger sisters. When a housekeeping position opens, Jake's so desperate he leaps at the opportunity. On landing, he finds his new boss, Patrick Stanford, a fussy, arrogant, rude...and blind man.Born without sight, P...