Mr. Grumpy Pants is a story about a change of heart--literally and figuratively! A champion cake baker has some pretty bad habits of behavior when unexpected heart problems arise. His experiences inspire him to make some big changes!
She's wholesome as apple pie… Or is she? Bakery owner Ava Katz adores everything about her adopted hometown of Ambrosia Falls—especially her best friend, mystery writer Zach Harrison. But the bucolic setting is hiding something—or someone—more sinister. The Apple Cider Festival is threatened by a series of mishaps, and Zach’s young daughter goes missing—just as the spark between Ava and her neighbor begins to explode into flames. Has Ava's mysterious past plunged them into danger? Can Zach solve the tangled mystery of just who his best friend really is—and will Ava find his child before it's too late for them all? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.
Grace and Jack have a plan - to find purrfect homes for purrfect pets! Nine-year-old twins Grace and Jack run the Forever Homes rehoming service. Whether it's a cheeky puppy or a shy kitten, they're determined to pair every animal with their perfect person - and have lots of adventures along the way! Fluffy is a sweet little kitten with beautiful fur. She loves being pampered! But she has a hidden talent. Can the twins find someone who'll spoil her - AND admire her skills? Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Forever Homes! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Forever Homes is the ideal series for animal-mad readers aged 5+. Have you read the other Forever Homes stories? A Forever Home for Tilly A Forever Home for Pip A Forever Home for Luna And look out for: A Forever Home for Bella A Forever Home for Tiger
Sisters, Secrets, and Second Chances Twins Alexa and Kyla may seem like opposites, but their bond is unbreakable—until a mysterious gift threatens to unravel everything. Will they find their way back to each other, or is their bond broken for good? Struggling to cope with life-changing news, Kyla makes a serious mistake that puts her job on the line. She's stunned when her hot, grumpy boss reveals a softer side, sparking an unexpected emotional journey. Meanwhile, Alexa longs to connect with her swoony neighbor dentist but always seems to meet him at her worst moments. When he finally asks her out, she’s over the moon and wishes she could share the news with Kyla—if only they still confided in each other like they used to. As excitement builds for the Christmas market builds, their mother Jennie is ready for anything—until the unexpected happens. This heartwarming family saga of sisterhood, secrets, and redemption explores the importance of family and the healing power of love. If you like clean, romantic women’s fiction in the style of Fiona Baker, Rachel Hanna, and Pamela Kelley, this book is for you.
Discovering your fated mates should be where the fairy tale ends, where you bask in the warmth of a happily ever after. But for me, that was just the beginning of betrayal. If finding out that my deadbeat dad was actually a big bad demon wasn't enough of a downer, try being conscripted into a secret supernatural division of the military. Did you think the misfortune ended there, not hardly. Despite all of my mates being fated for me, I was unable to bond with one of them. As my heart breaks for Ryker, Rhiot is by my side. He's ever the calm to my chaos. Not to mention as the team's demonologist, he's my only hope at learning to control my demon powers before they do something unintended and deadly. Except as I learn more about the team and their handlers, something isn't right. When demons get involved, nothing is as it seems. Sweeping Away the Syndicate is the third riveting tale in a series featuring rugged, tattooed, veteran, trash panda shifters polyam romances. If you're a fan of diverse pairings (MMMFFMM), suspense, spice, and heart-thumping adventure ending in a cliffhanger, dive into this story. Experience my journey as a bi woman venturing into new passionate territories in Sweeping Away the Syndicate today!
Meet Croc and Ally: two best friends who don't always see things the same way, but there's one thing they do agree on--their friendship comes first! In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers! Croc is grumpy. Ally is happy. Croc sees a problem. Ally finds a solution. In Friends Forever, whether it's choosing new chairs, going for a walk, or looking for the moon, these best friends will always work together despite their differences. With three short stories, easy-to-read vocabulary, and adorable illustrations, this book is perfect for progressing readers. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
My ex told me no one would ever want to be with a "fat, broke, single mom of three." My billionaire boss thinks otherwise. After my ex left me high and dry, I need to make things work for my kids. Even if it means getting rejected for jobs over and over again. When my friend gets me an interview with her boss for an interior design job, I think things are finally looking up. That is until I door ding his Tesla and yell at my kids on the phone during the interview. (For the record, running out of peanut butter does NOT count as an “emergency.”) But for some reason… he offers me the job. As a boss, Gage Griffen is intense, driven, and demanding. But under his layers of Armani and grumpy exterior, he’s also generous, kind, and treats my kids the way I wish their dad would. I need to keep my distance, because this job is our fresh start. And messing up this opportunity could ruin everything, including my heart. Hello Billionaire is a grumpy/sunshine rom com featuring a steamy billionaire, a plus-size single mom, three matchmaking children, and one hell of a happily ever after.
In the country of Eriel, magic is illegal, and monsters are banished to Deswela. A young 16-year-old Sebastian Miller has a burning question. What do you do if there is a significant plot hole in your history books? The reason why the Humans won the war is unclear. Finding the answer alone is more complex than he could ever imagine. Discovery and danger surround him. As friendships are born and broken, Sebastian can’t find his confidence and his inferiority complex grows. Will the answer to his question change the world for the better or will it bring life to ruin? This is the world of Enterex
In this third Zero Calvin novel, Calvin and Tarpa move to Evionia to bring the Ariel system to its inhabitants. But Calvin's life is never so straightforward. Not only must he contend with the day-to-day challenge of being a business owner, but he also finds himself in the middle of a potential war between his new home city and their technophobic neighbors to the west. Meanwhile, Bobford3 assembles a new crew of three talented but eccentric scientists to help him with his latest idea, one that will prove to revolutionize the world if it does not end it first.
A young widow and her physically challenged daughter survive a plane crash in the Alaskan mountains but must puzzle together how it relates to the recent death of their husband and father.