"Runaway Pooch" tells true story of Bebee, a little white dog that captures the hearts of a community. Stranded high on cliff, Bebee barked and barked at the gathering crowd... could the firefighters find a ladder tall enough to reach the quarry ledge? Find out in this action-packed book about the day Bebee became a "Runaway Pooch." You can view Bebee's real life adventure at You Tube under Runaway Pooch.
“An amazing, beautiful book . . . It shows how one dog’s dignified presence can bring connection and love to a fractured world.” ―Cat Warren, New York Times bestselling author of What the Dog Knows One dog changes the life of everyone who takes him in on his journey to reunite with his first owner in this inspiring novel about the bond between humans and dogs and the life-affirming power of connection. Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, a young man in Japan finds a stray dog outside a convenience store. The dog’s tag says “Tamon,” a name evocative of the guardian deity of the north. The man decides to keep Tamon, becoming the first in a series of owners on the dog’s five-year journey to find his beloved first owner, Hikaru, a boy who has not spoken since the tsunami. An agent of fate, Tamon is a gift to everyone who welcomes him into their life. At once heartrending and heartwarming, intimate and panoramic, suspenseful and luminous--and deepened in its emotion by the author’s mastery of the gritty details and hardscrabble circumstances that define the lives of the various people who take Tamon in on his journey--this bestselling, award-winning novel weaves a feel-good tale of survival, resilience, and love beyond measure.
From this "fabulous storyteller" (Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author) comes the first book in an all-new western romance series. Delaney Harper thought she'd seen the last of Meadow Valley after her deadbeat husband left her brokenhearted and, well, just flat broke. But news that her ex sold their land means she's heading back to reclaim her share of the property and the dreams she was forced to put on hold. Only one thing stands in her way now: a smoking hot cowboy. Sam Callahan is too busy trying to keep his new guest ranch afloat to spend any time on serious relationships-at least, that's what he tells himself. But when a gorgeous blonde shows up insisting she owns half his property, Sam quickly realizes he's got bigger problems than Delaney's claim on the land---she could also claim his heart. /~B~Includes the bonus novel The Toughest Cowboy in Texas by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown!
She can write about anything but trust. He can believe in anything but love. Drowning the past… Ten years after a mysterious curse drove him to commit the unthinkable sin, Hercules of Thebes is still a haunted man. He’s traveled the realms to atone for his nightmares—never expecting a dream to fall into his path again. But here she is. At a silly speed dating event, of all things. Writing for her future… Lois Lance, named after the most intrepid femme reporter of all, makes ends meet as a dazzling look-a-like for her pop starlet employer—but she’s certain her luck is bound to run out. At the DeLux Café’s speed dating party, her suspicions prove true. Swept into a fantastical realm by a daunting stranger, she must accept that demons and demigods are real—especially the captor who saves her life and awakens her body. As the adventure intensifies, Herc and Lois must learn how to shatter personal defenses, expose sacred secrets, and trust each other with painful parts of themselves. But will the vulnerability make them strong enough to outsmart an Underworld lunatic—or will love prove their greatest downfall of all? Hercules is book thirty-six in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world, featuring a haunted demigod, a take-no-BS writer, and more. keywords: paranormal, paranormal romance, underworld, underworld series, paranormal romance books for adults, Greek gods, greek gods romance, gods romance, gods, goddesses, goddess romance, Greek goddesses, immortals, immortal romance, Greek mythology, Greek myths, fantasy romance, alpha hero, strong heroine, action, long series, no cliffhangers, guaranteed HEA, happily ever after, demons, angels, fallen angels, HEA paranormal romance, curvy heroine romance, curvy girl reads, bbw romance, urban fantasy, curvy girl romance novel, fated mates, sexy paranormal romance book, steamy shifter mates, dragon shifter, sexy shifter book, steamy paranormal romance novel, heat level, soul mates, destined mates, shifter romance, purgatory, shared world, romantasy
If you're a troll, orc, or ogre looking for love, there's one man who can make your wildest wishes come true. Gideon Maximilian Scarborough, co-owner of The Ugly Monster Matchmaker LLC, devotes his life to turning ghastly creatures into savagely attractive humans. His magic can chisel a chin, remove warts, and turn a snout into a beautiful schnoz. With his trusty dwarf sidekick, Becky, Gideon scours the globe in search of desperate clients. One such client is Gia, a wood sprite who's fallen hopelessly in love with a prince. At Gia's request, Gideon mixes a potion to make Prince Charming fall head over heels in love with her... but it all goes horribly wrong. As a result of Gideon's meddling, a princess is obsessed with him, a mad king wants him dead, and his greatest secret is exposed: Gideon's not just the owner of The Ugly Monster Matchmaker Company... he's also a client. The Ugly Monster Matchmaker Company is a little bit Shrek, a little bit steampunk, and full of fantastical creatures. Content Warning: Some mild language, violence, and comic mischief. Recommended for ages 13+
Two sisters. One unforgettable summer. While renovating an old beach house, Ivy and her sister, Shelly, suddenly have full occupancy after fire forces Summer Beach residents from their homes. Even the mayor, Bennett Dylan, who was Ivy’s high school crush, moves in. As the summer heats up, attractions simmer and feuds erupt. Living in the house Bennett had hoped could be a community center, he finds himself at odds with Ivy’s campaign for a bed-and-breakfast zoning change. And when valuable items disappear from the inn, Bennett’s friend Mitch, who owns the popular Java Beach coffee shop, is the prime suspect. Shelly's romance with Mitch cools when his old criminal record emerges, which leads her to question if Summer Beach is the right place for her. Despite the chaos, Ivy has just one summer to save the house from an impending tax sale. And when a documentary filmmaker arrives to reconstruct the history of the old house and its secretive former owner, yet another secret emerges from an unlikely place. Seabreeze Summer is a sweet summer beach read and the second novel in the Summer Beach series after the Seabreeze Inn. Book your reservation in this small beachside town of intriguing characters now.
Eva Knox and her quirky Southern family are back in the second in the “intriguing”* culinary mystery series. It’s the pits for the attendees of the annual Farm Family Fare in Abundance, Georgia, when olive oil farmer Eva Knox finds herself in the middle of a murder case... Eva and the residents of Knox Plantation are oozing with excitement over the activities planned for the Farm Family Fare. The weekend event consists of two days of tours, exhibitions, music, tastings, and, most important, cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs from the Chow Network. The enthusiasm, however, begins to dribble away after one of the star chefs goes missing—and is later found dead in the back of a refrigerated truck. The scandal gets messier after the police discover that Eva’s sister Daphne spent the night with the victim right before he died, making her the prime suspect for his murder. It’s up to Eva, with the help of her other sister, Pep, and her best friend, Precious, to track down the real killer before Daphne finds herself squeezed into handcuffs... INCLUDES RECIPES!
Chip Curtis is recently divorced and not ready for another relationship. His wife Jennifer left him after she decided she didn’t want kids with him because of his career as a police officer. It made her too scared. Sophia is recently widowed with a two year old daughter, Madelyn. Her husband left her enough money from his passing to have her dream hair salon. Now one of his friends has broken into her salon and the businesses around it. Chip not only helps catch him but also helps bring her peace and comfort. Now they’re falling for each other and just when Sophia is ready for Chip to meet Madelyn, his ex shows up. Will Chip be able to fight for Sophia or will he try to fix his failed marriage with his now ex wife?
Man's best friend is turning out to be his worst enemy... I have one chance to redeem my family name: take a rundown Miami Beach apartment building and turn it into luxury condos. Easy, right? Sure, if you're not faced with a bunch of angry neighbors—and smart and sassy building manager Riley Carson—who are all salty about me tearing down their precious dog park. Listen, I like dogs as much as the next guy, but this is business. Her bite is definitely worse than her bark... Caleb Donovan has absolutely no understanding of the value of a community dog park. And try as I might to convince him—with help from my big-hearted dog LouLou—the man is intractable. If only he weren't also adorable. I'm supposed to be rescuing the dog park, not drooling like a shelter puppy. The attraction between us is the last thing I need...unless I can somehow convince him that what's best for business isn't always what's best for the heart.
Life should have continued after the death of her husband, but something refuses to let go, a woman lost in the grief that's isolating her from the city below. Her only connection to the outside world is the old telescope which Marcus had gifted her, and through it, the chance to help those unable to help themselves. With a broken heart and a relic from another time, this grieving widow is about change lives in ways she could never have imagined, and maybe find herself along the way.
