A young slave named Carter Perkins finally gains his freedom when California becomes a free state, and his half-brother and master, Charles Perkins, returns to Mississippi when their father dies. They have worked together to find gold, but only Charles has reaped the rewards. Carter finds gold himself and starts a successful hauling business to support the influx of gold seekers.He falls in love with Hannah, a woman who was once enslaved, and they plan their future together. For th...

Jolly Kryzmooz is an energetic young moose who loves to jump and run. Everyone expects him to help his NorthWoodz team succeed in the Winter Wonderland Games. As Jolly and other animals journey to the North Pole, where the games take place just before Christmas, he is unaware of the challenges that lie ahead.Soon after the adventure begins, he faces dangerous poachers and suffers a serious injury that puts his dreams of competing in the Winter Wonderland Games at risk. Can he recov...

Jolly's Christmas shares the story of a young moose as he learns to rely on his courage, heart and spirit to overcome his injuries and pursue his dreams of flying like a reindeer. The rhyming edition can be read aloud to children of all ages.

The Ridgeway family faces their greatest challenge when a devastating drought threatens to spark an open range war, forcing them to fight for their ranch, their dream—and their lives . . .DEATH BY THE DEVIL’S ROPEIt’s the summer of 1883. A severe drought threatens to bankrupt the Ridgeway’s Rocking R Ranch and every rancher in northwest Texas. The cattle are thirsty and hungry. The ranchers are getting desperate. And a simple new invention c...

" The Widows kept me on the edge of my seat. Montgomery is a masterful storyteller." —Lee Martin, author of Pulitzer Prize-Finalist The Bright ForeverInspired by the true story of Ohio's first female sheriff, Jess Montgomery's powerful, lyrical debut is the story of two women who take on murder and corruption at the heart of their community.Kinship, Ohio, 1924: When Lily Ross learns that her husba...

A Traitorous Heart . . .Cara Lee Henson knows no soldier can be trusted to stay in one place-and that includes handsome Sergeant Chase Jefferson of the Tenth Cavalry. Dallying with the dashing man in blue could cost the pretty, independent Kansas schoolteacher her job and her reputation. So Cara is determined to repel Chases advances-even though her aloof facade barely masks her smoldering desire.A Blazing Passion . . .Never before has Chase longed for a woman the ...

A thrilling gothic horror novel about biracial twin sisters separated at birth, perfect for fans of Lovecraft Country and The Vanishing HalfAs infants, twin sisters Charlie Yates and Magnolia Heathwood were secretly separated after the brutal lynching of their parents, who died for loving across the color line. Now, at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement, Charlie is a young Black organizer in Harlem, while white-passing Magnolia is the heiress t...

Inspired by true events, A More Perfect Union is an epic story of love and courage, desperation and determination, and three people whose lives are inescapably entwined…Henry O’Toole sails to America in 1848 to escape the famine in Ireland, only to face anti-immigrant prejudice. Determined never to starve again, he changes his surname to Taylor and heads south to Virginia, seeking work as a traveling blacksmith on the prosperous plantations.Torn fr...

'A riveting love story across the challenges of race and poverty… Huf's delicate blend of passion and compassion is compelling, impressive and never sentimental.' —Andrea StuartA forbidden relationship. A love affair forged in secrecy. A couple facing betrayal at every turn...Henry O'Toole sails to America in 1848 to escape poverty and famine in Ireland, only to find anti-Irish prejudice awaiting him. Determined never to starve again, he changes his surname to Taylor and heads south to Vir...

Jess Montgomery showcases her skills as a storyteller in The Hollows: a powerful, big-hearted and exquisitely written follow-up to her highly acclaimed debut The Widows.Ohio, 1926: For many years, the railroad track in Moonvale Tunnel has been used as a shortcut through the Appalachian hills. When an elderly woman is killed walking along the tracks, the brakeman tells tales of seeing a ghostly female figure dressed all in white.Newly elect...

★ Winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Award! ★★ A New York Times bestseller! ★**★ "Rhodes deftly captures a unique aspect of this historical event, with a perspective that is often under-represented in historical fiction. A poignant and honest look at the trials of racism that defined the historic land rush; a must-buy." —School Library Journal, starred reviewBestselling ...

More than fifty years have passed since “peak oil” has left the Earth without access to modern technology while great Cloud Cities for the rich float above the oceans. On the ground below , Vivian Yates leaves Oklahoma on an epic 700-mile journey east to her ancestral home. Early on , she encounters Elizabeth , who preys on Vivian’s inexperience and naivety , luring her into a brief affair that ends in disaster. Betrayed and withdrawn , Vivian sets out again on her eastward trek. Along the...