From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Helena Hunting comes an evocative small-town romance about family loyalty, finding oneself, and falling in love. When Dillion Stitch left her hometown, she had no intention of going back. But when her brother gets into trouble, Dillion reluctantly agrees to return home to take her place at the family business. Being back in Pearl Lake after all these years feels familiar but also brings a few surprises. She's quick to notice that someone new has shown up at the cottage next door. Dillion gets more than an eyeful when she goes to check out the newcomer and meets Donovan "Van" Firestone--her beloved neighbor's grandson--in all his unclothed glory. Having gotten off to a rocky start, it's not long before they begin bickering with each other all over town. All that back-and-forth inevitably sparks an undeniable attraction. But Dillion's family has issues, Van's family resents him, and neither Dillion nor Van feels truly at ease in the small town. For these Pearl Lake exiles, home isn't just where the heart is--it's where things get complicated.

While Tammy has found herself in a compromising position, Bobby has found himself caught up in the mist of his sisters drama from her past. If you thought Shelly's drama was over when she found her new love with Mike. Then, you have another thing coming when her past comes back and bite her when an unexpected guest comes back in the light. Will Tammy ever know the value of freedom after the door is shut and the lights are out? Or will she be forced to spend her last days in an uncompromising situation. Can Arnez's money save him before his time runs out? Or, will he loose everything that ever mattered to him. When time is all you have and the people around you can't be trusted. What are they willing to risk to live to see another day...

FROM MULTI-PUBLISHED ROMANCE AUTHOR MEGAN SLAYER A Love's Bloom story Can three tiny kittens really bring these two men together and prove love can bloom despite the chilly spring days? Tommy Davis considered himself a loner. He spent his days writing and running, all while keeping everyone else at bay. That is, until he discovers three kittens abandoned in his shrubbery. His fatherly instincts kick in, and he goes to the one person he knows can help—his sexy-as-sin next-door neighbor who happens to be a veterinarian. Matthew James wasn't looking for love, but the moment Tommy shows up on his doorstep, he can't send him away. He's had a thing for Tommy since the first time he saw him, but his shyness has kept him from making a move. The melting snow, blossoming flowers and a trio of kittens could be more than the guys can handle, but they just might be the push Matthew needs to find his forever with Tommy.

After an injury ended her dance career, Jessica Holliday became a landscape designer. So when a society wedding gives her the chance to make a name for herself, she vows to get the job done without help from anyone--especially handsome newcomer Captain Andrew Keegan. Though his neighbor may be beautiful, even with dirt under her nails, Drew Keegan has to do what he feels is right--by marrying the socialite of his father's choosing, he'll be able to help those who need it most. But when Jessica's livelihood is jeopardized, Drew begins to see his goals--and Jessica--in a new light.

Us versus them—it’s one of the oldest stories ever told, and we keep finding new ways to tell it. The conservative versus progressive cultural holy war over social justice, reconciliation, unity, and politics is the most recent version of the story, and our lives are increasingly defined by it. Which side are you on? Do you want justice or friendship? Diversity or unity? Victory or communion? But what if this alleged holy war is better understood as an opportunity for a humble and creative collaboration? What if conservatives and progressives tell a better story together? What if we seek higher ground instead of partisan or middle ground? What if God doesn’t want to pull us to the right or to the left or to the middle? What if God wants to pull us up? Us for Them suggests that instead of hunkering down into ideological trench warfare, Christians can ascend into the elevation of the kingdom by practicing God’s fierce but friendly justice in an unfriendly and unjust world. Because Christianity is a faith of justice and friendship—not one or the other.

Once upon a time, people knew their neighbors. They talked to them, had cook-outs with them, and went to church with them. In our time of unprecedented mobility and increasing isolationism, it's hard to make lasting connections with those who live right outside our front door. We have hundreds of "friends" through online social networking, but we often don't even know the full name of the person who lives right next door. This unique and inspiring book asks the question: What is the most loving thing I can do for the people who live on my street or in my apartment building? Through compelling true stories of lives impacted, the authors show readers how to create genuine friendships with the people who live in closest proximity to them. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this book perfect for small groups or individual study.

FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BIG LITTLE LIES AND HERE ONE MOMENT A “sharp and funny romantic tale.”—O, the Oprah Magazine Ellen O’Farrell is a professional hypnotherapist who works out of the eccentric beachfront home she inherited from her grandparents. It’s a nice life, except for her tumultuous relationship history. She’s stoic about it, but at this point, Ellen wouldn’t mind a lasting one. When she meets Patrick, she’s optimistic. He’s attractive, single, employed, and best of all, he seems to like her back. Then comes that dreaded moment: He thinks they should have a talk. Braced for the worst, Ellen is pleasantly surprised. It turns out that Patrick’s ex-girlfriend is stalking him. Ellen thinks, Actually, that’s kind of interesting. She’s dating someone worth stalking. She’s intrigued by the woman’s motives. In fact, she’d even love to meet her. Ellen doesn’t know it, but she already has.

Do broken hearts ever mend? Alone and lonely after her divorce, Veronica is propelled outside her comfort zone when she meets Roderick, a tall, chocolatey Adonis and sworn bachelor who reawakens all her starving erogenous zones. Romantic sparks ignite while Veronica tries to juggle her mysteriously giddy 19-year old daughter. Then there's the Foster family's dysfunction. Veronica's bossy and feisty sister Victoria and their mother Josephine – sadistically hilarious, deliberately hurtful, and always unpredictable, never short on insults or crazy antics. Just when all appears well, secrets and deceit are revealed. When Roderick is exposed at the center of it all, the cracks in Veronica's heart resurface, and her world is thrown into a tailspin. Angry and vengeful she tries to put Roderick out of her life, while he, stung by Veronica's disregard, regrets surrendering his heart to her. Conflict and redemption war as these lovers are faced with the gray areas of life and love to which no rules apply.