Summer by the Beach: A Second Chance Small Town Romance
Summer by the Beach: A Second Chance Small Town Romance

Author: Jennifer Faye

Publisher: Lazy Dazy Press

Published: 2022-08-16

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 194268021X

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The Bell Family of Bluestar Island series concludes with a charming second-chance romance! As summer winds down with the promise of a long-awaited wedding, the island’s new yoga instructor is drawn into an arrangement with the one man who wants nothing to do with her. In this summertime novella, Summer Turner has returned to Bluestar Island and opened the Beach Love Yoga studio. Anxious to expand her clientele, she is not expecting her former friend Greg Hoover to be one of her students. Their friendship was already in tatters after an ill-timed kiss. But when a family emergency draws them closer, their relationship is tested. Maybe this summer will be the season for forgiveness…and love. Includes a recipe for Summer’s buttery blueberry pound cake! The Bell Family of Bluestar Island series: Book 1 – Love Blooms (Hannah & Ethan) Book 2 – Harvest Dance (Aster & Sam) Book 3 – A Lighthouse Café Christmas (Darla & Will) Book 4 – Rising Star (Emma & Noah) Book 5 – Summer by the Beach (Summer & Greg) The Turner Family of Bluestar Island series: Book 1 – Brass Anchor Inn (Josie’s story)

Tiny Town
Tiny Town

Author: Kay Kile

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2006-08

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 0595399177

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I knew Miss Meads filled her stories with half-truths twisted to entice the listener. But another part of me wanted to believe the stories because that would mean there was some other person out there who was a bigger misfit than I was. I needed Karen Anderson to be horrible. It is 1974 in Tiny Town, Kansas, and twelve-year-old Katie is fed up with being an outcast. Overweight and unattractive, she has been nicknamed Queen Kong by her classmates. As summer begins, Katie starts a journey of self-discovery and befriends the town hermit, Karen Anderson. Through her father's ministry and her mother's wisdom, Katie comes to respect the individuality of others and herself. But Katie soon finds herself involved in events surrounding the mysterious death of the town's pretty boy, Pebble Hudson. Pebble's burial splits Tiny Town and leads to an epic event that will change the town-and Katie-forever. Filled with colorful characters and the heartwarming details of everyday life, Tiny Town: Summer's Song takes you back to a simpler time and shares the coming-of-age story of one courageous little girl.

A Copper Town Summer
A Copper Town Summer

Author: Derek Sailors

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2008-10-24

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1453594612

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Author Derek Sailors pens an intriguing tale set in boomtown Jerome, Arizona, in the early twentieth century. Designed to entertain the reader, A Copper Town Summer combines elements of the supernatural with history in order to create this interesting tale. A malodorous smell emanates from a lonely graveyard as a small orb hovers over the grave site of the Slavic miner Goran Divanevic. Through his presence, Goran’s tale is later told. Like other immigrants who settled in the small copper-mining town of Jerome at the turn of the century, Goran found steady work in one of the town’s prosperous mines. The heart of the tale lies in the murder of Janie Bailey, a lady of the evening who was last seen leaving the saloon with Goran. Later the next morning, Goran finds himself in a pool of vomit and urine, awakened by a kick to the stomach. With a rope tied around him, he is dragged through town and lynched. Using flashback, A Copper Town Summer follows the events in the town after Janie’s murder to spin a riveting tale guaranteed to draw the reader in from the opening page.

Pure Chance
Pure Chance

Author: Laina Turner

Publisher: Laina Turner

Published: 2024-06-17

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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In the charming town of Holland Harbor, Caleb is known for his carefree attitude towards love, never settling for just one woman. Never allowing anyone to get too close. But when fate introduces him to Quinn, a woman with a past she's trying to outrun, everything changes. Quinn sought refuge in South Carolina to escape a toxic relationship, vowing to steer clear of relationships. When Caleb enters her life, his magnetic charm and genuine kindness begin to thaw the walls around her heart. As they navigate the delicate dance of trust and vulnerability, Caleb finds himself drawn to Quinn in a way he never thought possible, while Quinn grapples with the possibility of opening her heart once more. In a journey filled with unexpected twists and tender moments, Caleb and Quinn discover that sometimes, love has a way of finding you when you least expect it. But will Caleb's reputation as a player and Quinn's reluctance to love again stand in the way of their happily ever after?

The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns
The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns

Author: Mitzi Szereto

Publisher: Mango Media Inc.

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1642502812

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“Here be monsters! This brilliant collection of gruesome small-town misdeeds . . . will have you running for the comfort and safety of the big city.” —Peter Houlahan, author of Norco ’80 We’ve been told nothing bad happens in small towns. You can leave your doors unlocked, and your windows wide open. We picture peaceful hamlets with a strong sense of community, and everyone knows each other. But what if this wholesome idyllic image doesn’t always square with reality? Small towns might look and feel safe, but statistics show this isn’t really true. From the vicious murderers of the Clutter family to Ted Bundy and his small-town charm, criminals have always roamed rural America and towns worldwide. Featuring murder stories, criminal case studies, and more, The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns contains all-new accounts from writers of true crime, crime journalism, and crime fiction. And these entries are not based on a true story—they are true stories. Edited by acclaimed author and anthologist Mitzi Szereto, the stories in this volume span the globe. Discover how unsolved murders, kidnapping, shooting sprees, violent robbery, and other bad things can and do happen in small towns all over the world. “Mitzi Szereto has assembled a group of today’s brightest and best authors for this truly extraordinary anthology. Brilliant!” —Dan Zupansky, author and host of True Murder “Chills. Endless chills.” —Cup of Books “These well-researched, globe-trotting, bite-sized tales are perfect for a lazy summer afternoon?especially at a time when it’s much safer to travel through the pages of a book.” —Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

Starting Again
Starting Again

Author: Laina Turner

Publisher: New Pen Media, LLC

Published: 2024-06-17

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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Darla's world is shattered by grief as she grapples with the painful loss of her son. Desperate for a new beginning, she seeks solace in the tranquil embrace of Holland Harbor, hoping to find healing while living at the house her Aunt left her. Meanwhile, Charlie thrives on the simplicity of his life, reveling in the calm waters that surround him. But when fate intertwines their paths, what begins as a casual acquaintance soon ignites into something far more. As Darla and Charlie join forces to breathe new life into the historic Holland House, their bond deepens with each shared moment, each stolen glance. Yet, haunted by their own scars, they tread cautiously, teetering on the edge of something extraordinary. Caught in a whirlwind of emotion and uncertainty, Darla and Charlie must confront their deepest fears and embrace the possibility of love. But as passion flares and desires ignite, will they succumb to the intoxicating allure of romance, or will the shadows of their past threaten to tear them apart? Embark on a journey of heartache and hope, where every heartbeat brings them closer to love.

The Cowboy's Match
The Cowboy's Match

Author: Laina Turner

Publisher: Laina Turner

Published: 2023-12-28

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13:

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Cole Gallagher battles his demons and his perception of self-worth due to a secret he keeps from everyone. Shy and reluctant to forge connections, he steps into Smithy's Feed and Seed one day, encountering someone who might change his perspective. Jacky Smithy, the spirited daughter of the store's owner, radiates a quiet charm that Cole finds irresistibly genuine. Despite her own self-doubts about her appearance, she possesses a tomboyish grace that belies her shyness. As their paths intertwine, Cole and Jacky soon realize that the strength to overcome their insecurities might just be found in each other's presence. Can Cole's giving nature and Jacky's quiet resilience break down the walls that isolate them? As they navigate their vulnerabilities and uncertainties, they find that sometimes, the truest beauty is found in the authenticity of the heart.

Time For Change
Time For Change

Author: Laina Turner

Publisher: Laina Turner

Published: 2024-06-17

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13:

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In the tranquil town of Holland Harbor, love is in the air, waiting to be discovered. Chan, a dedicated farmer at Waverly Farm, has long given up on romance after too many heartbreaks, focusing solely on his work. Anna, a successful business owner and hopeless romantic, has always dreamed of finding a love that lasts. When their paths unexpectedly cross, sparks fly, but so do doubts and fears. Can Chan and Anna break down the walls they've built around their hearts and find happiness together, or will their pasts keep them from embracing a future filled with love?

A Small Town Love Story: Colonial Beach, Virginia
A Small Town Love Story: Colonial Beach, Virginia

Author: Sherryl Woods

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2017-11-14

Total Pages: 665

ISBN-13: 1488079102

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Part memoir, part oral history, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods gives us a rare and intimate look at Colonial Beach, Virginia. Rich in narrative history and local color, A Small Town Love Story: Colonial Beach, Virginia is an homage to the town of Sherryl Woods’s summers, a place that stole her heart long ago and provided the basis for the many fictional small towns in her bestselling novels. True to Woods’s signature style of focusing on characters who are at the center of their communities, here she has woven together the stories of the very real people who helped shape this seaside Virginia town. She takes us back to the days of her own family gatherings, artfully capturing the unique essence of Colonial Beach and making us yearn for small-town life. Woods’s own memories frame the true stories she features—from the unique history of Colonial Beach itself to some firsthand accounts of the Oyster Wars that once consumed the community, to the stories of neighborhood merchants who made it a point to know just about every customer by name. From farmers to restauranteurs and hoteliers, from pastors to librarians and military folk, Woods’s research and interviews give life to the personalities of a very special place.

Denville 13, The: Murder, Redemption and Forgiveness in Small Town New Jersey
Denville 13, The: Murder, Redemption and Forgiveness in Small Town New Jersey

Author: Peter Zablocki

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 1467148342

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Denville in the 1950s was an idyllic place to live, yet a dark chapter in the era's history has remained uncovered. During the summer of 1953, a wealthy traveler with a secret rap sheet as a convicted sex offender arrived in town to continue his misdeeds. A group of thirteen local boys ranging in age from fourteen to twenty-two took it upon themselves to teach the man a lesson and drive him out of town. What resulted was his brutal death and the largest number of people ever indicted for murder in the nation at the time. The harrowing trial and its aftermath revealed a town forced to grapple with how to protect its youth and come to terms with the gruesome incident. Local historian Peter Zablocki covers the crime and a small town's path to redemption.