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When a mysterious manuscript arrives at her literary agency, Sally Baker recognizes details only a dead man could know.

Jonathan Cole disappeared five years ago. His files were closed, his death never confirmed, and the manuscript he left behind was never found. Until now.

As a literary agent in small-town Marlboro, Connecticut, Sally has spent...

When uptight Chicago attorney Cole Merritt inherits his grandmother’s small-town candy shop, his plan is simple: sell fast and get back to his real life. What he doesn’t count on is Iris McNally, the fiercely talented chocolatier renting the kitchen, who has a legally binding lease, a right of first refusal, and absolutely no intention of making...

The Novella Architect is the only comprehensive craft guide dedicated entirely to writing and publishing novellas across every genre. From structural blueprints and scope control to genre-specific masterclasses in romance, thriller, mystery, horror, fantasy, sci-fi, historical, literary, cozy, and genre blends — plus a full professional strategy...

You’re on page 150 of your romantic comedy manuscript, and you can feel it dying.

Your meet-cute was great. The first act flew by. But now you’re stuck in the endless middle with two characters who’ve started sounding exactly alike, having the same argument in different locations, and you’re not sure if anything you’re writing is actually funny....

Master the craft of fiction plotting with this comprehensive, hands-on guide designed for both beginner and experienced writers. Learn proven techniques to structure compelling plots, develop character-driven narratives, and finish your next bestselling novel. This practical workbook breaks down complex plotting concepts into simple, actionable...

Harriet Whitmore has catered every kind of event imaginable—galas, weddings, charity balls, impossible dinners in impossible kitchens. She knows how to handle pressure. She knows how to stay calm when everything is falling apart. And she knows how to notice things that other people miss.

So when she’s hired to manage food service for opening...

Jojo Buckley came home to Millbrook Falls, Massachusetts to hide—not to become a small-town investigator.

On her first night running her grandmother’s bakery, she discovers a body in the walk-in cooler. Local businessman Howard Campbell is dead. The small-town mystery deepens when the investigation reveals secrets that reach far beyond her...

Welcome to Holiday Horrors, a multi-author collection of standalone thriller and horror short stories. In this series, you’ll question whether Christmas is about Santa’s Sleigh... or Santa’s Slay. What holiday nightmares keep you up at night?

When Christmas Hope Dies, Something Evil Awakens Holiday Horror Story

Danny Morrison returns home for...

A murdered man.
A quiet crafter who notices everything.
And a tiny chihuahua whose instincts might solve the case before the killer strikes again.

When Rebecca Danes escaped to Mulberry Falls with nothing but a broken heart and her tiny rescued chihuahua, Penny, she wanted peace—not danger. But when the town’s most powerful man is found dead and...

A wounded hero. A woman searching for a place to belong.
A Christmas night that nearly destroys everything—except their hearts.

Frances Marren arrives in Snowcap Valley desperate for quiet, healing, and a holiday season free from the mistakes of her past. But the moment she steps into the rustic charm of Snowcap Lodge, she finds something she...

Some forests sleep. This one remembers.

In Frost Hollow, a witch lives in a house that refuses to stay put—perched on tall, feathered legs and full of opinions. Mira Yaga prefers quiet bargains and careful boundaries, her only constant companions a sarcastic raven named Corvus and a kettle with more attitude than steam.

When a half-frozen boy...

A culinary mystery with a razor-sharp psychological edge.

When perfectionist celebrity chef Colleen Demerest discovers that someone is recreating her recipes to kill, her world of fame, food, and flawless presentation begins to crumble. Each victim is connected to her past — and each death mirrors a dish from her bestselling Meals & Murders...

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Debbie Macomber, and Hallmark’s small-town chaos!

When Sheila and Sam Duvall move into Maplewood Heights, they’re ready for quiet suburban bliss—until they meet Richard Pemberton III, the HOA president with a clipboard, a superiority complex, and a forty-seven-page rulebook.

Before...

When Ivy Green opened The Daily Grind Café in the charming town of Willoughby Glen, she expected caffeine-fueled mornings and friendly gossip—not a murder with her espresso machine at the scene of the crime.

Now the town’s favorite barista is brewing more than coffee as she races to clear her name, uncover a killer, and keep her café’s...

When event planner Holly Mulberry returns to her snowy Colorado hometown for the holidays, she expects family, peppermint mochas, and a break from big-city chaos—not a reunion with Jack Winters, the man who shattered her heart a decade ago.

As the town rallies to save its historic community center, Holly and Jack are forced to work side by side,...

Christmas in Spring Valley is a heartwarming holiday romance about family, tradition, and second chances. When Allison Richardson’s bakery oven fails just before the town’s beloved Christmas Festival, she scrambles to save both her cookies and the spirit of Spring Valley.

Enter Nick Remington, a big-city event planner returning to his late...

When carolers attack, you know retirement isn’t going as planned.

Mabel Frost thought her biggest Christmas challenge would be untangling lights and surviving her grandchildren’s sugar-fueled chaos. Then the charming new choir director started asking very personal questions about everyone’s bank accounts.

Harold Wimbley, the church’s meticulous...

When a storm unearths a decades-old secret, a tea shop owner with psychic gifts must solve a cold case that could destroy her small town.

Hannah Dawson brews more than healing teas in her cozy shop—she reads fortunes, interprets dreams, and helps neighbors navigate life’s mysteries. But when a violent storm topples an ancient oak in Bramble...

SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE • SMALL TOWN LOVE • CHRISTMAS MAGIC • ENEMIES TO LOVERS

When big-city chef Annie Rivers returns to her snow-kissed Vermont hometown to save her family’s failing bakery, the last person she expects to find wielding a hammer—and a devastatingly sexy smile—is Cole Anderson, the ruggedly handsome contractor who shattered her...