How can a modern Christian be in today's world, while not being of it, without losing his mind in the process? Contemporary Christian and comedic music performer Patrick D. Williams believes it all hinges on becoming "A Practical Christian." The term "Practical Christian" is used to describe someone that practices a lifestyle that marries scriptural teachings with realistic expectations. In other words, people who understand they are not perfect, but who live to serve, as best they can, a ...

"Under the Sun" is the story of two men of similar backgrounds coming to terms with their middle-age crises of faith, love, and life. Paul McCartney (not the ex-Beatle) is a married father of two. He attempts to find solace and meaning by going through the motions of what he perceives as being a "good Christian." He decides the best way to acomplish his goal might be to simply become a hip, super-dad, and an overly loving husband. As time goes by, he discovers that none of these things bri...

Have you ever wondered where all of those class clowns, office cut-ups, and stand-up comics come from? Well, the answer may lie in this "unauthorized autobiography" of comedic music performer, Patrick D. Williams. His newest book walks you through his life which he describes as a "Far Side" comic. Follow him through a hilarious, absurd, and silly stretch of facts about his life thus far. You'll begin with a childhood where a father was so strict that his children referred to him as "Mr. Fa...

An e-original novella from New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance, featuring a sneak peek of the next J. P. Beaumont novel, Proof of LifeSince the disbanding of the Special Homicide Investigation Team, J. P. Beaumont’s biggest concern is pondering whether he and his wife Mel should finally get a dog. But one voicemail from his old friend Ralph Ames is about to change that. Through Ralph, Beau has become involved in an organization called Th...

Jack Madigan is, by many accounts, blessed. He can still effortlessly turn a pretty head. And thanks to his legendary rock star father, he lives an enviable existence in a once-glorious, now-crumbling Boston town house with his teenage son, Harlan. But there is one tiny drawback: Jack is an agoraphobe. As long as his dad's admittedly dwindling royalties keep rolling in, Jack's condition isn't a problem. But then the money runs out . . . and all hell breaks loose.The bank is foreclo...

You're invited to a wedding in Whiskey Creek, Heart of the Gold CountryUnfortunately, it's the wrong wedding. Olivia Arnold is arranging the festivities-and it's the hardest thing she's ever done. Because she should be marrying Kyle Houseman. They were together for more than a year…. But her jealous sister, Noelle, stole him away-and now she's pregnant.All their friends in Whiskey Creek know as well as Olivia does that Kyle's making a mistake. His...

WINNER OF THE BRAM STOKER AWARD • While investigating his nephew’s disappearance, a man discovers a twisted web of secrets that threatens everything he holds dear in this “masterful tale of ultra horror” (Entertainment Weekly) from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Story.“A nuanced, layered reworking of the haunted house story.”—The Philadelphia InquirerA woman commits suicide for no appar...

"This spare, sharp book—Taylor's debut collection—documents a deep authority on the unavoidable confusion of being young, disaffected and human … the most affecting stories in Everything Here Is the Best Thing Ever are as unpredictable as a careening drunk. They leave us with the heavy residue of an unsettling strangeness, and a new voice that readers—and writers, too—might be seeking out for decades to come." — New York Times Book ReviewA...

There was no man more dedicated to his job than Detective Mason Blackpaw. Yet when he discovers a dead body at the Bucking Bronc Lodge, he's forced to confront his moment of greatest weakness-and a reunion with the very pregnant Dr. Cara Winchester.…Cara fell for the sexy Comanche officer the moment she laid eyes on him, captivated by his loyalty and fiercely protective instincts. Their romance was brief but intense, and when it ended, he left part of him with her. Now a killer was...

Sometimes love just isn’t enough and Hannah Ellison is sick of pretending.She promised to love, honor and cherish her husband, but Thomas kept secrets. And now as Hannah wades through all of Thomas’s unpaid bills, baby mama drama and her inability to conceive… she must decide if love is enough to keep her at home when her heart and mind is in turmoil over something that only God can fix.This short story is loosely based on the Old Testament story of Hannah’s pleas for a chi...

Successful CEO Matt Patterson isn't called the Ice Man for nothing—he's built up his multibillion-dollar company through cool decision-making and a ruthless reputation. But now he has a new challenge to face— fatherhood!Finding himself guardian to gorgeous baby Bella, Matt's more comfortable in the boardroom than changing a diaper. Lucky, then, that social worker Claire Kincaid agrees to play temporary mom. Happy families might never have been in Matt's plans, but Claire an...