Tanner Holt neither wants nor needs a wife. For the wealthy rancher, his daughter Chloe, foreman Josiah, and ranch hands are all the family he needs.Chloe Holt loves her dad, but she needs a mom. So, armed with her dad’s credit card, the ten-year-old finds them the perfect wife and mother.She prays that the pretty lady with the kind eyes will give them a chance…. and that her dad doesn’t ground her for life when he finds out!Heather Ayer is down on her luck and has j...

Richard Chauncey has high walls around his heart but when a young woman arrives at his doorstep claiming to be his betrothed, brick by brick those walls begin to crumble.Richard’s no fool, though.There's a mystery surrounding his bride-to-be—one he aims to uncover!

**Get all four books in the Balfour Hotel series!**THE HEIRESS'S SECRET LOVEA forced betrothal, a missing chambermaid, and two unlikely allies whose lives merge in a forbidden entanglement of the heart.THE HOTELIER’S BRIDECan a plan to produce an heir, combined with a plan of deception and betrayal, lead to true love?THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF THE DUKEWas the Duke of Holden’s de...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Eight years ago, she found her best friend dead on the beach. It was all her fault.Vowing never to return to Pt. Redwood after the chilling events of graduation night, Clara has rebuilt her life in Texas. But a sudden call about her mother's deteriorating health pulls her back to her isolated hometown on the rugged Mendocino coast for the first time since that fateful night.Going home means coming face-t...

A forced betrothal, a missing chambermaid, and two unlikely allies whose lives merge in a forbidden entanglement of the heart.Emmeline is to be married to a heartless brute of a man—sold off like a pig at auction, nothing more than a pawn to secure her father’s business dealings.When the handsome Elias Compton arrives at the hotel under the guise of seeking employment, she is instantly smitten.Elias has come to The Balfour Hotel undercover. His real...

A teenage girl navigates trauma and revenge on a journey to the circus in this "marvelous modern-girl odyssey, dark and comic and poignant and smart" (Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief).At fifteen, Faith Duckle was lured under the bleachers by a bunch of boys and brutally attacked. Now, almost a year later, a newly thin Faith is haunted by her past and by the flippant, cruel ghost of her formerly fat self who is bent on revenge.Faith eventuall...

Dieselpunk and decopunk are alternative history re-imaginings of (roughly) the WWI and WWII eras: tales with the grit of roaring bombers and rumbling tanks, of 'We Can Do It' and old time gangsters, or with the glamour of flappers and Hollywood starlets, smoky jazz and speakeasies. The stories in this volume add fairy tales to the mix, transporting classic tales to this rich historical setting.Two young women defy the devil with the power of friendship. The pilot of a talking plane...

"Cayenne Pepper, Nature's Remarkable Herb" is a captivating and enlightening book that delves into the extraordinary powers of this fiery spice. Discover the incredible health benefits and versatile uses of cayenne pepper, unlocking the secrets to its remarkable healing properties.Within the pages of this book, you'll uncover the potent antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals found in cayenne pepper that can boost your immune system, improve digestion, and even aid in weight managemen...

Come join Oliver P. Nooters on another heartwarming adventure as he embarks on a journey to discover the answer to life's big question: "Who is God?"Follow Oliver as he meets a wise farmer who, with patience and kindness, shares a simple yet profound explanation, teaching young readers about love, compassion, and the beauty of understanding the world around us.This sweet children's book is a tender exploration of faith and friendship, perfect for little ones seeking answers...

Enter into the worlds of fifteen young women who, despite their vastly different circumstances, seem to negotiate an eerily similar and unavoidably dangerous emotional terrain. With a visceral bite or a surreal edge, each electrically charged story in Circling the Drain presents women trying to understand the nature of loss--of leaving or being left--and discovering that in the throes of feverish conflict, things are rarely what they seem. By turns dark and lyrical, ferocious and ...

Blue Pines and Amanda Davis bring you four new sweet, clean, mail-order bride historical western romances. Hop on the stagecoach and enjoy the ride as you read about the Chauncy brothers working their homestead and finding brides in the old west.THE MYSTERIOUS MAIL ORDER BRIDERichard Chauncey has high walls around his heart but when a young woman arrives at his doorstep claiming to be his betrothed, brick by brick those walls begin to crumble. Richard’s no ...

Jackson Holt has finally achieved the pinnacle of fame. He just never thought being a platinum country recording artist would leave him feeling so hollow inside. He knows just the woman who could fill his empty void, his assistant Red. But women like Red don’t fall for men like him.Audrey Reid, a.k.a. Red, is a single mother of a young son. The last thing she needs is a party guy like Jackson Holt in her life. If only her brain could convince her heart of that.When Audrey i...