I thought I had my life figured out—a stable career, a clear path forward, and no room for distractions. But then I met him. One glance across a crowded gala, and my carefully constructed world unraveled at the seams. Julian Kade is everything I've been warned about—charming, dangerous, and impossible to resist. And now, we're thrown together in a high-stakes deal that could make or break my career. But what started as a professional partnership is quickly becoming something more, somethin...

I was born into a life of gilded cages, where love is as carefully curated as the roses that bloom in our estate's garden. My father, in all his calculated wisdom, has arranged my future with a man I've never met. A man whose reputation for ice and indifference sends a chill down my spine. Nathaniel Ashford—a name that carries as much weight as the gilded chandeliers in the ballroom where we're expected to play our parts. But just when I think my story has been written for me, in steps Ale...

Returning to Maplewood was supposed to be a fresh start, a chance to build the future I've always dreamed of. But from the moment I stepped into that familiar town, nostalgia wrapped around me like a warm, bittersweet embrace. I wasn't prepared for Jake—the boy from my past, now a man who seems to ignite my heart with every glance. He's everything I used to want, everything I've been trying to forget, and now we're walking a fine line between friendship and something more. Then there's Leo...

Heartbreak isn't supposed to feel like this—like a slow unraveling of everything I thought I knew, like the weight of shattered dreams pulling me under. Nathan was my everything until he wasn't. Now, Lake Serenity, once our sacred haven, feels like a cruel reminder of what's lost. And just when I think I'm destined to drown in the past, Claire shows up, dragging me back to life, one festival, one laugh, one funnel cake at a time. But when the past lingers and the future seems uncertain, ho...

I never imagined that restoring a crumbling house would lead me to rebuild more than just its walls. When I returned to my grandmother's old Victorian home, it was with a heart full of memories and a dream of reclaiming the warmth that had once filled its halls. But instead of a quiet sanctuary, I found Nathan—gruff, guarded, and maddeningly practical. Where I see history, he sees headaches. And where I hope to restore memories, he insists on tearing down the past. Yet, amidst the peeling ...

Every stroke of my brush brings me closer to the truth I've long avoided. My art has always been my refuge, the one place where I can transform the chaos of my emotions into something tangible, something beautiful. But when the colors on my canvas start to blur with the memories of a father who left me too soon and the unexpected return of my childhood best friend, Ryan, I find myself caught in a whirlwind of emotions. Grief, guilt, and hope swirl together, daring me to confront the past I...

They say art is an expression of the soul, but what do you do when your soul feels empty? I used to find solace in colors and brushstrokes, crafting worlds that felt like home. But after losing my spark, returning to Whispering Pines feels like stepping into a life I no longer recognize. The canvas is blank, and so is my heart—or so I thought. When Jake, my old high school crush, crashes back into my life with a grin and a camera, I'm forced to confront the possibilities I've been running ...

A collection of poignant poetry delves into the hidden struggles that people mask, from the bestselling author of I Find You in the Darkness.She's been through more hell than you'll ever know.But that's what gives her beauty an edge.You can't touch a woman who can wear painlike the grandest of diamonds around her neck.—AlfaShe Wears Pain Like Diamonds is a book of poetry about finding be...

A poetic portrayal of the unseen tempests of emotional and physical abuse from the bestselling author of Abandoned Breaths and I Needed a Viking.Raw and honest, the acclaimed author of I Find You in the Darkness shares her intensely personal, yet relatable stories through finely woven poetry. This new edition of Silent Squall includes an updated introduction and a brand-new chapter of modern poetry. Find understanding, comfort, an...

I've spent my entire life living in the shadow of perfection—my father's daughter, the girl with the perfect grades, perfect behavior, and a future mapped out by someone else's ambition. But somewhere between the brick walls of Eastwick Academy and the sleepy streets of Maplewood, I started to unravel. The rules no longer felt like a sanctuary; they became chains, binding me to a life I never chose. And then there was Jaxon—an artist whose world is as chaotic and free as mine is restrained...

You will be scared. But you won’t know why…I’m thinking of ending things. Once this thought arrives, it stays. It’s always there. Always.Jake and I have a real connection, a rare and intense attachment. What has it been...a month? I’m very attracted to him. Even though he isn’t striking, not really. I’m going to meet his parents for the first time, at the same time as I’m thinking of ending things.Jake once said, “Sometimes a t...

I'm Mia Reynolds, 19 years old, and I have to leave the guy I love to go to the college of my dreams.When my mom and I came to Milltown to live, it was like starting all over again. I pretended my past abuse didn't exist. And by some miracle I found something I thought I'd never find, something I believed I was too screwed up to ever have: an amazing, sweet, decent, gorgeous guy.Ryan Taylor has survived a tough past too. It has made him into the most honorable guy I've ever k...