What do a ladder and a cat have in common? Or grief and a slice of apple pie? Welcome to Weaving Metaphors, a soulful and surprising journey into the art of seeing meaning in the everyday. With warmth, wit, and a touch of midnight musing, author Linda A. Lavid invites you to explore unlikely pairings—two random nouns at a time—and discover how they connect, clash, or conspire to tell us something deeper about life. Part journal, part creative practice, and part spiritual whisper, this book is for thinkers, feelers, wanderers, and anyone who believes the world is more than it seems. Each...

Sweet Love tells the poignant and heartwarming story of Blaire Hayes and Maxwell, a couple whose love was tested by life's challenges, ultimately leading to a painful divorce. The narrative explores their journey of self-discovery, healing, and the rekindling of a love that was always meant to last. After their marriage falls apart, Blaire moves to Raleigh, seeking to rebuild her life and heal from the emotional scars left by the separation. Determined to find herself again, she embarks on a journey of personal transformation, losing weight and reconnecting with her faith. Her time in ...

A scandalous party at the Country Club has left Logan isolated and alone. His friends, old and new, have fallen victim to the gossip that is now swirling about him. A chance encounter at the beach helps him to realize that he's not quite as alone as he thought, and his new accomplice, Devin, shows him that not everyone wealthy is untrustworthy. She has her own secrets, and is willing to confide in Logan in exchange for his help. But trust does not come easy when former friends are involved. When another shocking confession hits the airwaves, Logan begins to suspect that the spiral of death ...

Felina Reyes is a rattlesnake among field mice, death incarnate, the bump in the night that men fear, yet she is nothing like the woman she pretends to be... A mysterious summons to the capital and a chance meeting with an orphan girl named Izzy shatter her illusion, exposing the truth behind Felina's past, dragging her into a spiral of addiction. As an ancient threat rises, Felina must choose: save a world that betrayed her… or the girl who gave her a reason to fight.

Whispers in the Vineyard is a beautifully written African romance novel that blends family legacy, enemies-to-lovers romance, and cultural storytelling in a heart-stirring tale of love, forgiveness, and second chances. Set in the scenic vineyards of Domeabra, Ghana, this emotionally rich story follows a young woman’s journey to reclaim her inheritance—and rewrite history. When Loom Daanua, a bold and determined woman, inherits her family’s abandoned vineyard, she never expects to clash with Feika Laar, the handsome and proud heir of the rival estate. Their long-standing family feud is...

SOME THINGS ARE WORTH BREAKING FOR Sophie I inherited a bookstore that smells like old paper and cinnamon. I drink too much coffee. I run a smutty Book Club. And I need help to fix a few things before everything falls apart. Grady Carter is quiet. Brooding. Built like a wall I should absolutely not want to climb. But every time something breaks, he shows up. Always one step ahead. I don’t trust easy. But I think I’m starting to trust him. And that’s terrifying. Grady She’s soft. Loud. Smart-mouthed. Curvy as sin. She smells like vanilla and trouble. From the second I walk into that ...

NEW "STAND ALONE" MYSTERY Harrison Steele’s dream of a work-free sailing sabbatical from his law firm is thwarted when a young bank auditor is killed a few days before he departs for the Caribbean. He becomes entangled in the investigation when no motive is uncovered for the young woman's murder. His sailing adventure takes an unexpected turn when he helps a teenage girl deserted by her father in Saint Lucia. The appearance of a beautiful Italian woman adds to the mystery, one good deed leads to another, and Harrison’s sailing adventure becomes a voyage of international intrigue. Has ...

It’s murder out there… In the new Baker & Tate mystery, Ruth faces a sniper’s deadly game on a remote desert highway where escape is impossible and survival is uncertain. Texas Ranger Ruth Baker thought she’d seen everything—until travelers start turning up dead along an isolated stretch of highway, victims of a group of snipers who strike without warning and without apparent motive. Partnered with Aaron Tate, Ruth is called in to investigate the chilling case. But with no witnesses and no evidence, the killers seem to vanish into the endless desert, leaving only fear and carnage ...

From bestselling author Oona Ryda, comes a romance about an ugly-duckling-turned-swan who runs into her brother’s best friend at a bar, keeps her identity secret, and ends up unexpectedly pregnant with his baby. Oopsie. A bad boy, a good girl, a hot night… A false identity, an unexpected pregnancy, a fake engagement… The night Chance hit on me in a Wichita bar, he rocked my world. Of course he didn’t know it was me at the time— Little Andrea Farrow all grown up. Hey, no shade, please. I’ve crushed on Chance Moore since I was five years old. Like I’d really say no. I’ll tell ...

Lauren Daniels had everything planned. She'd go to college, get the degree, settle down, get married, build her career as a sought-after architect and have a family. For the most part, things worked accordingly. Until she decides to change the plans to get what she wants. Now, a chance encounter with a handsome man brings more than just the broken vows of infidelity. Leaving Lauren to wonder if she should have left well enough alone. How quickly we forget that things done in the dark always comes to light. Sometimes the best laid plans can spell disaster or even cost you a life.

The Hangman's Blind spins the tale of a Southern family mired in secrets, deception and succession. When Archie McClure bought Belle Oak, nobody wanted it. Now, everyone wants it. He turned Belle Oak into five thousand acres of the finest rice ground in Arkansas and the best duck woods in the country. But Belle Oak is in trouble. Archie's grandsons, Little George, J.D., and Trip own McClure Tug and Tow, a once thriving, now failing, barge company on the Mississippi. Trip’s brothers want to sell Belle Oak to save the barge company, but he won't hear of it. All he cares about is hunting in ...

Some first loves leave marks. Others leave pieces behind. When Nyla West returns home, everything has changed—except the memories. What started as a crush on her best friend’s brother spiraled into a love that shook her whole world. But heartbreak doesn’t ask for permission. And loss? It doesn’t care how young you are when it finds you. Now, torn between the life she wanted and the reality she’s been handed, Nyla must navigate the wreckage of what was, what still lingers, and what just might be waiting for her if she’s brave enough to choose it. As past secrets unravel, new ...

It’s never too late to start over. WENDY THOMPSON, manages the Pine Meadows Resort in the mountains near the small town of Pine Meadows, Montana. She’s lived at the resort her entire life, inheriting the manager job from her late father. She’s always been too busy to waste time looking for romance. She’s content to live her life with only her small Australian shepherd, Chase, to keep her company on cold mountain nights. Millionaire Real Estate mogul, BRYCE BUFFINGTON, just inherited Buffington Properties from his father. From his high rise office in downtown Boston, he struggles to ...

After staying in the Swiss Alps for barely two days, Inspector Cullot knows there are going to be two murders committed at his hotel. He also knows there is only one man who can prevent there being even more… That man is Inspector Cullot himself. So begins another Inspector Cullot Mystery… Cullot, together with his gorgeous, sexy daughter, Stephanie, his faithful side-kick, Detective Sergeant Watkins, and the bumbling, note-taking PC Blunt, put their holiday on hold and set off in pursuit of the killer, in one of the most baffling cases of Cullot’s illustrious career. Who are the two ...

Jahzara, Honey, and Tomeka are best friends 'til the end. The three of them would die for each other and have always had each other's back. They each desperately wanted better lives and were willing to work extra hard in order to attain it. Relationship issues in their personal lives bring the girls closer together than ever before - especially when Jahzara brings a business proposal to the table. Betrayal, lies, jealousy, and murder is only the beginning of what they have to overcome.