In the vast, sun-baked landscape of West Texas, private investigator Shelly O'Reilly stumbles upon a mysterious stone slab etched with an ancient symbol. This discovery, along with a cryptic ledger from the 1800s found by historian Michael, points to a hidden legacy left by a benevolent figure known only as "J." Guided by a unique silver compass and the wisdom of local rancher Fred and folklore expert Leslie, Shelly embarks on a thrilling expedition across...

In Garry Higgins's "Beneath the Mountain Sky: A Western Adventure," Sage Jenkins, a seasoned SAR expert, finds her world of rugged Colorado Rockies disrupted when she's tasked with rescuing Noah Finch, a powerful tech mogul whose private jet crashed in a blizzard. Their initial encounter is fraught with tension as the arrogant Noah clashes with Sage's no-nonsense approach to survival. Forced to shelter in place due to the intensifying storm, their close proximity sparks an...

Twelve-year-old Shelly O'Reilly feels like the only girl in Alpine, Texas, without a horse. While her best friend Leslie is making new equestrian friends in Oklahoma, Shelly is determined to earn her own way to the saddle. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers a mysterious golden Haflinger roaming near the abandoned Thistle Brand Ranch.Naming him Tucker, Shelly secretly cares for the skittish horse while unco...

"Hearts in the Starglass" is a science fiction rom-com novelette that follows Jesse Maddox, a brilliant but disorganized computer science student, as he navigates the complexities of teenage romance with the help of his newly developed AI dating assistant. The story begins in Jesse's chaotic dorm room, "The Tech Trench," where he is putting the finishing touches on his final project: an AI program designed to analyze social cues and predict romantic compatibility.Jesse acquires a m...

In the sunbaked expanse of West Texas, Shelly O'Reilly, a private investigator with a knack for the unconventional, finds her world upended by a rare torrential rain. Her client, the old rancher Fred, has stumbled upon a perfectly smooth, dark stone slab, unlike anything natural to the arid landscape. Deeply etched with a spiraling symbol, it radiates an ancient, deliberate mystery.Coincidentally, Shelly's frequent collaborator, historian Michael, ...

Shelly O'Reilly, seeking a quiet life in Alpine, Texas, stumbles upon a hidden mural and a copper box containing a journal, photograph, and coin in her old church. With her niece, Leslie, and trusty beagle, Bruce, she unravels a century-old mystery tied to the powerful Thorne family. The journal reveals a dark past of land disputes and murder, witnessed by Elena Valdez, whose photograph they also find.As Shelly and Leslie delve deeper, they face th...

Nothing can stop a shape-shifter from fulfilling his legacy…except a beguiling yet forbidden young woman on a quest to save her sister.There are some boundaries mustangs must never cross—even for true love.Libby wasn't looking for anything but escape when she took her little sister and fled the malevolent cult they once called family. When a horse appears to carry them from danger, she sees only a ride—and not the horn set in its forehead.Josh knows he wants L...

Lief, Barda and Jasmine travel to the emerald isle of Keras. The Pipe is their only chance of saving the thousands of Deltorans enslaved in the Shadowlands, for it is said to be the only thing the Shadow Lord fears in his own domain. But can the Pipe be made whole? And if it can, will its ancient magic still prevail against the enemy's sorcery? Or are the companions walking into a trap? Lief, Barda and Jasmine are filled with doubts they move on, knowing that, whatever happens, their quest...

2021 Publisher's Weekly FINALIST: Adult Fiction Shortlisted, Selfies Awards2021 Swoon Awards WINNER: Best Romantic SuspenseJennifer Sylvester made her deal with the devil . . . and now they’re engaged!But all is not well in Green Valley. A chicken choker is on the loose, 61 dead birds most “fowl” need plucking, and no time remains for Jennifer and her devilish fiancé. Desperate to find a spare moment together, Jenn and Clet...

Following Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs, the second in a hilarious, smart, sexy romantic series about an out-of-work librarian who is turned into a vampire.With her best friend Zeb’s Titanic-themed wedding looming ahead, new vampire Jane Jameson struggles to develop her budding relationship with her enigmatic sire, Gabriel. It seems unfair that she’s expected to master undead dating while dealing with a groom heading for a nuptial nervous breakdown,...

Is dying for the truth really better than living with a lie? Find out in this gripping psychological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker and Erin Healy.Let me tell you all I know for sure. My name: Shauna.I woke up in a hospital bed missing six months of my memory. In the room was my loving boyfriend—how could I have forgotten him?—my uncle and my abusive stepmother. Everyone blames me for the tragic...

Fans of Pamela Kelley and Robyn Carr will love this small-town, feel-good romance!Nicky is determined to find the person who is stealing thousands of dollars from her grandfather's company. But that means returning to Montana and working with Sam Delaney, the man who broke her heart two years earlier. Falling in love with him wasn't the smartest thing she'd ever done and she won't repeat the same mistake again.Sam is the Chief Executive of Scotson ...