He had a rule not to marry or fall in love while he was in the game but, now that that was all behind him, he was ready and looking for a life partner and, from the very first moment that he laid eyes on Bailey Burnett, he knew instantly that she was the one. Bailey, young, smart and beautiful, belongs to Andre and she is no longer happy being his live-in girlfriend. The fact that he lies and is never home is evident that he’s entertaining another woman, but Bailey is in no position to leave him. She gave up her career to play house wifey to a man that still hadn’t proposed in over eight years. Fed up and tired of being misused, she meets her new neighbor Bash and is instantly attracted to him, and it doesn’t take long for her to desire him. An absent Andre gives Bailey an open invitation to get to know Bash and it doesn’t take the two long to discover the chemistry that they share. No matter how much the two of them try to keep their feelings at bay, they can’t resist falling in love with each other. The heart wants what the heart wants and Bash decides to give his heart to Bailey and, in the end, they both decide to be together by any means necessary.

    After the rash decision to relocate and join her sister in New York City, she’s forced to adapt to the new environment while - simultaneously - adapting to newfound heartache. The two proves to be complicated, especially when the culprit is still on the loose and hunting her every waking minute. Sevyn Rouge, the heart-stopping brown beauty, freelance writer, and sister of Syx, finally finds her voice. Smitten by the likes of Ace Mallard, the blandness of her life is altered the minute he steps foot into her world. His intriguing persona keeps her up at night long after her computer is shut off and projects are completed. It isn’t until his absence that she realizes commitment may have been a bit far-fetched and it was foolish of her to even consider Ace settling. His flee from Sevyn’s web of sappy Romance novel based fantasies come to a screeching halt only when he accepts and admit that she could possibly be everything that he never knew he wanted.

    Will they lead her to love and resolution? Sarah Holtz doesn’t wish for much. All she wants to be is a great nanny for the children of the Jotters. An orphan, she has lived with the Jotters for two years now and knows what to expect from the holidays. Except, this year things turn out very differently when Alvan, the patriarch, is found murdered and Christmas is on the brink of ruins. While struggling to hold the family together, Sarah finds a box in the attic filled with newspaper clippings and a diary. And within the pages are dark secrets… Secrets that may point towards the person who killed Alvan Jotter… Investigating a murder by dredging through the past is not an easy task. The more Sarah learns, the more old wounds are opened. And when the eldest son Nathan joins her, he realizes that his Daed wasn’t the man he thought he was. Now, these secrets must be brought to light if the killer is going to be caught and Christmas is going to be saved. And in the midst of it all, Sarah struggles with her own feelings. Feelings that involve Nathan… Can Sarah unlock the secrets of the past while finding love in the present? AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is a 108-page stand-alone story with an HEA, so no cliff-hangers.

     14-year-old Dae has been taught that North Korea is the best place in the world. Yet the painfully skinny boy can't help wondering why all his family has to eat is watery porridge made from grass. At school, Dae and his friends bow before the giant portraits of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, their clothes flapping around their bony limbs. Dae begins to question why the Great Leaders look so well fed. When Dae's beloved father is hauled away to a hard-labor camp, the young teen must fend for himself. Alone, things turn from bad to worse and Dae dreams of rebellion—of fleeing across the scary border into China to look for work. For how else can he help feed his family and pay the bribes to free his father? But can he survive the deadly crossing? Does he have what it takes to escape? Young readers will be transported by this new series about brave kids who face real world challenges and find ways to escape. Sure to appeal to fans of New York Times Bestseller Lauren Tarshis's I Survived Series and Refugee by Alan Gratz. A study guide is available at https://tinyurl.com/studynk A powerful, relevant read in turbulent times.

    He ignores the warning signs she might be trouble. Sophia Lopez is an exotic beauty who must steal to survive after the death of her parents. Though she feels guilt that she’s become a criminal, she rationalizes that she has no other choice. Her latest heist forces her to run to Mexico where she hopes she’ll be safe with family. Stopping in Briarwood, Nevada to sell what she can to finish her journey, she meets a young banker who will give her just what she needs. Stanley Wilder Winthorpe is a timid man who comes alive when he meets the vibrant and lovely Sophia Lopez. Little does he know she'll cost him his job and almost all his dignity. Just being seen doing business with an unknown woman calls his character into question. His quest to make something of himself has come to a sudden stop. In spite of the scandal and rumors, Stanley can think of little else than Sophia. He knows such a beautiful woman would never give him a second glance, but he still dreams of courting her. Oddly enough, Sophia is drawn to Stanley’s quiet strength in the face of adversity. She surprises herself by admitting he’s one of the handsomest men she’s ever met. Agreeing to stay in town with Stanley just a bit longer may just be the best decision she ever makes. Will Sophia be woman enough to trust Stanley with the truth? Will Stanley gather enough courage to be the man Sophia desperately needs? ______ About the Boarding House Misfits Series by Annie Boone Dolores O’Hanlon is a well-known figure in the town of Briarwood, Nevada. She has a big heart and a knack for giving advice at just the right time. As the owner of the Rosebud Boarding House, she’s proud that her establishment has become one of the town’s most respected institutions. Dolores believes that deep down people are inherently good. But she knows the difficulties they face because of sin and temptation. Sometimes Dolores is their only friend and the Rosebud Boarding House is their only port in a terrible storm. Meet some of the lonely and lost people who find their way to the Rosebud and find out how they find their way back to life and love. Redemption, second chances, and understanding are available to all.

    Any woman in their right mind would be attracted to the tall, dark, talented and sexy Mr. Jones. So what was JaNair’s problem? Jerome Hayes, JaNair’s newest love and current boyfriend, has been sweeping her off of her feet since the day they met. Already feeling that JaNair is the one for him, Jerome plans to do any and everything to keep her in his life; even if it means keeping secrets and lying to the woman he loves.When shit starts to hit the fan, truths are exposed and lies are revealed. Will the shoulder Semaj lends for tears turn into the shoulder JaNair bites into when he shows her pleasures she’s never known? Find out what the next man is willing to do, when bae won't.

    A secret child. Will deception crush their love…or will truth and faith prevail?A forbidden romance…Bryce Kinnerly was everything Tristyn could want in a husband. Attractive. Kind. Thoughtful. Attentive.Everything her husband isn’t.Rich abandoned her shortly after Maisie was born—seven years ago—but she never filed for divorce and remained faithful to her vow. Until Bryce. He makes her feel treasured and alive again, fills the lonely spaces in her heart. Every stolen moment buries the truth even deeper. Until the day she knows. That one more sweet kiss will suffocate her soul, smother her faith.A secret child…Bryce Kinnerly's extreme adventure photos have graced the pages of several national magazines. He's traveled the globe in his quest to capture the perfect shot, the one that would make him forget the beautiful blonde woman who stole his heart and then disappeared. Bone-weary, he accepts their mutual friend’s offer for a breather in the wilds of Montana and stumbles upon Tristyn and…her daughter?Will deception crush their love…How could she have kept the truth from him? Especially after he’d bared his heart, his dreams. He’d been so certain of the Lord’s will for them. How could he have gotten it all wrong?Or will truth and faith prevail?As they work together for the Cowboy Jamboree, can Bryce forgive Tristyn's deception? Can she forgive herself? Will Tristyn’s renewed faith grant them a second chance at a forever love this Christmas?Her Christmas Cowboy, a contemporary Christian romance, is Book 14 in The Potter’s House Books Series Two. Stories of ‘hope, redemption and second chances.’ Read all of The Potter's House Books and be blessed.Recently released books from The Potter's House Books Series Two authors:The Hope We Share by Juliette DuncanBeyond the Deep by Kristen M. FraserHonor's Reward by Mary MannersHands of Grace by Brenda S. AndersonAlways You by Jennifer RodewaldHer Cowboy Forever by Dora HiersChanged Somehow by Chloe FlanaganSweet Scent of Forgiveness by Delia LathamWhen Love Abounds by Juliette DuncanMore Than This by Kristen M. FraserFaith's Favor by Mary MannersSong of Mercy by Brenda S. AndersonIn Spite of Ourselves by Jennifer RodewaldHer Christmas Cowboy by Dora Hiersand more to come...