Tear Jerkers

Are there those among us who possess the power to heal? Are they hiding in plain sight? In Ken Levine’s fourth novel The Healers, readers are taken on a multi-generational journey that follows Frances Anderson and her granddaughter Glynnis as they come to terms with their extraordinary abilities and the impact they have on those around them. This rich and poignant saga tracks the Anderson clan from homesteads in Wyoming to the magical coast of Oregon as they navigate through some seventy years of familial strife, loss, heartache, and love. From Publishers Weekly's Booklife: Levine (The ...

Ginny: A Yearning to Belong In the years after the Civil War, survival often demanded impossible choices. When twelve-year-old Ginny stands beside the grave of the only mother who ever claimed her as daughter, she understands one thing: her life will not remain as it was. The aging man who once sheltered her can no longer protect her, and in the weeks that follow, she is quietly folded into a household where her place is uncertain and her worth openly questioned. They call her simple. They call her slow. They call her “Dumb ol’ Ginny.” What they do not see is the mind working fiercely...

The Death of a 10-Year-Old Boy is a heartbreaking, once-in-a-generation novel about a man who takes his dying son on a hunt for a bear that's killed two people. The man wants the boy to see something in life beyond school and sports, beyond everything he's ever known. Ultimately the book is about what's left when we're facing the end: what are we and what does it mean to be alive?

FOR THE TAKING follows Don Vodka’s brave journey from a cruel childhood to a life of adventure and self-discovery, blending raw struggle with the triumphs that shaped her into what she is today. It is the haunting story of a girl forced to grow up too soon in a world that never protected her. After her mother’s death when she was seven, Donnalee’s father turned cruel and violent — until his disappearance left her in the hands of “Uncle Digger,” a man whose fists were only the beginning of what she feared. Nearing her twelfth birthday, she began to sense the danger shifting into ...

Caleb and Jed return from their mission that took them to the other side of the globe, but not everything is the same as it was before they left. Anderson and Danny’s new project brings another unexpected visitor to the Mae’s hidden valley. And Barrett is once again following Joshua up the same hill the two of them climbed during their many long hikes in search of the castle, but this time it’s not quite the same and for a completely different reason. Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. It wasn't a completely emotional ...

From the bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say and The Warsaw Orphan and for fans of All the Light We Cannot See, Before I Let You Go explores a hotly divisive topic and asks how far the ties of family love can be stretched before they finally break. “Kelly Rimmer skillfully takes us...

Murder made to look like an accident, family secrets, interfering mothers, lovers in conflict, horses. All combine in a satisfying mix in this contemporary romantic mystery. Phoebe Whitney-Tolliver has just ended a long-term relationship and begun a new position as the Chief Accident Investigator for the City and County of Denver. She has also fulfilled a lifelong dream—that of owning a horse. All are changes that bring Phoebe into contact with horse owner and attorney Sam Talbot and Luz and Charles Larimore. Phoebe helps Charles, a district attorney, and Luz, his wife, in determining ...

One grumpy billionaire out-of-towner + One sassy small town nurse = a sweet and fun enemies to lovers clean short romance! Simon got roped into his brothers newfound love story back in the small town of Wysteria Way. Their random beach trip turned into love story for his twin brother Sheldon. Now that Sheldon had decided to move away and develop a new shopping center in the tiny town, Simon was now roped into this business endeavor as well. He wasn't looking forward to going back. His hometown of Houston was more their style. He respected his brother though, so he just needed to get this ...

Sometimes a name from the past can spark our most intense desires, but is the seductive pull of lost love worth jeopardizing your present? Rylie Johnson is living her dream as a best-selling author in the vibrant heart of New York City, surrounded by the love of her devoted husband, Spencer, and their imaginative little boy, Alex. As she eagerly anticipates the release of her latest novel and an exciting book tour, her idyllic world is shattered by a heart-wrenching phone call from home. Rylie is summoned back to Idaho—the place she left behind twenty years ago—to care for the woman who...

In the pretty, privileged college town of Milford, New Hampshire, everyone is friendly, and everything is safe. And on this cold autumn day, as red and yellow leaves begin to fall from the trees, and everyone wraps up for the first time, it would be easy to believe nothing bad could ever happen here. Until a screech of tires is heard, a thud, a child’s scream. The crash that sees Jenna’s six-year-old daughter, Amy Rose, being hit by a car driven by 17-year-old Maddie.

Bestselling and award-winning author Beth Wiseman has sold over two million books. An Amish Adoption is a heartwarming short story of love, loss, and the way God turns tragedy into triumph. A perfect afternoon read that might leave you with a tear in your eye.“Adoption holds a special place in my heart since I was adopted and blessed with amazing parents.” ~ Beth Wiseman Emily and Dylan have always wanted a child of their own, and they’ve fostered children for years. Each time a child leaves their care, the void returns and takes a piece of their hearts. When Emily’s estranged ...

One small town, cinnamon roll firefighter + One former best friend back after moving away with a sick mom + One heart-of-the-town cafe = A sizzlingly sweet and tasty clean short romance! After years apart, Jenna returns to her small hometown of Lake Hill following her mother’s passing, ready to rebuild her life. She never expected to run into Charlie, her best friend from high school—and the boy she secretly loved. Charlie, now a dedicated firefighter, has spent years thinking about Jenna, especially after seeing his friends settle down. When a fire at his parents’ café brings them ...

Book 1 of 4 Parenthood. A momentous occasion which garners joy, unconditional love, and sleepless nights. There is nothing in the world to fully prepare new parents for the responsibility of a new, little life. But, not every birth is joyous or easy. There is a fine line between beautiful life and untimely death during the delicate process. For Simon Gabot, his joy was taken as his wife, Emily, took her last breath giving birth to their son. What should’ve been tears of happiness were replaced with mourning. Down the hall, giving birth to her daughter, was Cherish Montgomery. She watched ...

On the eve of her wedding to Adam, Lily’s best friend Josh unexpectedly walked out of her life, and she hasn’t seen him since. Lily and Adam are blissfully happy, until he falls ill. As she cares for him in his final hours, Adam asks her to make a mysterious promise: to find Josh—and forgive them both.

In this poignant and funny novel, a man who is defined by his limitations sets out to fight a murder charge—and discovers unexpected truths about himself, his family, and the world at large.

One hockey player back in town for a game + One small town teacher ready to move on from a bad breakup = A sweet small town second chance romance to make you swoon! Paige Life has been pretty good the past two years. I'm finally about to graduate with my teaching degree. I finally feel ready to move on from my breakup, and my best friend has just moved back in to town. I'm even covering an extra shift for her tonight and I think she's about to get engaged. Everything is absolutely winning until I get to the catering event I'm managing for her and see him, the one who broke my heart into a ...

One left out billionaire looking for love + one feisty small town policewoman = a satisfying enemies to lovers clean short romance! After years apart, Cody and Renee return to their small hometown, both carrying memories and wounds from the past. Cody, a sheriff grieving the loss of his wife, moves back to help his family, hoping for a fresh start. Renee, a recently divorced real estate agent, has come home to rebuild her life after raising her kids. Their paths cross again when Cody enlists Renee’s help to find a house, and sparks from their high school days begin to reignite. As they ...

Hill House Manor is a haunted house in Texas. These stories are inspired by legends and other reported events associated with the old manor house. Many a Ghost Hunting team has captured evidence of those who have lived in this spot since the mid 1800’s. And, yes, there is usually a ghost in the story. This is a great book for thirteen to ninety-nine year olds.

One woman must make the hardest decision of her life in this unforgettably moving story of resistance and faith during one of the darkest times in history. Santa Cruz, 1953. Jean-Luc is a man on the run from his past. The scar on his face is a small price to pay for surviving the horrors of Nazi...

Betrayal. Bitter resentment. Unwavering loyalty. One man inspired all three... And expected nothing in return...he’d learned not to. Then, when time was more precious than anything money could buy, he wanted one thing for himself. Just one thing. It began all about him...or so he believed. And should have known better. He excelled at keeping his emotions carefully hidden. Then she became his everything. Nothing was the same... He’d do anything to protect her...anything. This is Book Two of the six-part Married to Memories Until Someday romance novella series...an emotional love story ...