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When a century-old pocket watch vanishes—and an antiques dealer turns up dead—can a bookseller and her rescue dog follow a hidden map to the truth before history repeats itself? Spring blooms in Maplewood, Vermont, as the Arts & History Walk draws crowds to Main Street. The headline exhibit—the traveling Drake Family Time Capsule—unveils a silver pocket watch rumored to hide clues to a 1924 disappearance. By afternoon, the watch is gone… and dealer Victor Hollis is found in the alley holding a torn scrap of parchment. Bookstore owner Emma Carlisle wants to leave the case to the ...

The Veil is thinning. The Trials are deadly. And the shadows have learned her name. Whispers Beneath the Veil: A Dark Fantasy Academy Reverse Harem returns to Veil Academy in the heart of midwinter—where storm-lashed spires pierce a slate sky and ancient wards hum with restless power. This semester, the once-in-a-century Veil Convergence collides with the Academy’s notorious Convergence Trials, a tournament that crowns champions… and exposes secrets best left buried. Elara Veylin—witch, shadow-weaver, and the prophecy’s reluctant key—has survived her first term and the Blood ...

When a clever feline detective uncovers a clue no one else can see, can her owner unmask a killer before the trail goes cold? After leaving the chaos of city journalism behind, Hannah Parker has settled into a quieter life running The Enchanted Page, her dream bookstore in the charming small town of Willowbrook. With snow-dusted streets, friendly neighbors, and her mysterious black cat, Salem, curled in the shop window, life feels almost perfect. But when beloved local historian Eleanor Thompson is found dead during the annual Autumn Festival, the town’s festive spirit turns to fear. The ...

When a star sailor is found beneath the waves—and a legendary pendant vanishes—can a bookseller and her rescue dog surface the truth before Maplewood’s Summer Regatta runs aground? Sunlit days and lake breezes fill Maplewood, Vermont, as the Summer Regatta brings boat parades, fireworks, and the Maritime Memories exhibit to town. The headline artifact—the long-lost Rose Pearl Pendant, tied to a 1930s excursion boat called The Lark—is set to dazzle crowds… until it disappears from a locked case. Hours later, regatta favorite Gavin Reeve is discovered near the wreck site. ...

When the Blood Moon rises, the Veil calls her home. Shadows of The Veil Academy: A Dark Fantasy Academy Reverse Harem opens the doors to Veil Academy—an elite, hidden school for witches, vampires, werewolves, and fae tucked deep in the Ravenspire Mountains. New arrival Elara Veylin has trained her whole life to hide the rare shadow-weaving magic that shimmers in her violet eyes. The Academy was supposed to be her chance to start over. Instead, it becomes a crucible. Days before the Blood Moon Festival, a beloved student is found dead—drained of blood, with no wound to explain it. ...

When a skittish rescue dog noses out a clue the thief missed, can her owner untangle a deadly theft before Maplewood’s Harvest Hound Parade begins? After burning out on corporate life, Emma Carlisle has found calm running Probabilities & Paws, her used bookstore and board-game café on Main Street. But serenity shatters when a wealthy summer resident is found dead at her lakeside home—and the town’s star auction item, the glittering 1920s Founders’ Collar, vanishes from a locked display. Emma’s English Setter, Wendi—a gentle, skittish rescue—sniffs out a torn velvet ribbon ...

Latte of Shadows (The Brown Bean Psychic Mysteries, Book 1) A charming coastal town. A beloved coffee shop. And latte art that sees danger before it strikes… Welcome to Maplewood, Georgia—where porches are friendly, the festivals are legendary, and the espresso is strong enough to wake the dead. (Which might be a bigger problem than it sounds.) With the Autumn Brew-Off in full swing, barista Audrey Sage is too busy for nonsense—until a swirl of foam in a judge’s cup forms a haunting symbol and a shadowed hand. Hours later, the town’s beloved piano teacher collapses. Poisoned. And ...

When a winter patron is found strangled with a handcrafted dog lead, can a bookseller and her skittish rescue uncover the truth before Maplewood’s Dog Sled Derby is canceled? Snow sparkles over Lake Harvest as the Winter Market & Dog Sled Derby draws crowds to Maplewood, Vermont. Between steaming cider and artisan booths, bookstore owner Emma Carlisle hopes for a quiet season—until a wealthy sponsor is discovered dead in the derby equipment tent and a custom leather lead points police toward a young craftsperson Emma believes is innocent. With her English Setter Wendi—a loving, ...

Winter has teeth in Raven Hollow—unless the bakery keeps it sweet. As snow drifts over the square and lanterns glow for the Solstice Faire, baker–witch Piper Thorne is ready with trays of enchanted cinnamon spirals. But the town’s protective Winter Ward starts to fail, the old apothecary door won’t stay shut, and neighbors wake with borrowed memories. When a beloved herbalist falls into a magic sleep, Piper teams up with her brooding next-door neighbor—supernatural detective Rowan Ashford—to follow clues the oven itself is revealing. Steam curls like sigils, sugar shows hidden ...

Mocha Moonlight & Mischief (The Brown Bean Psychic Mysteries, Book 2) A lantern-lit market. A moon with secrets. And a mocha whose foam won’t stop whispering the truth… The Frost Moon has risen over Maplewood, Georgia, and the town’s beloved Moonlight Market is in full glow—cobblestones, silver-bright lanterns, cinnamon in the air, and the Brown Bean Coffee Shoppe’s booth humming with orders. Audrey Sage—relatable, witty, and only slightly resigned to being Maplewood’s psychic barista—has a new problem: her Latte of Shadows keeps revealing a moving vision of trouble at the ...

When a town psychic’s warning comes true—and secrets start surfacing—can a bookseller and her clever cat stop the next “premonition” from becoming reality? Autumn settles over Willowbrook, Vermont, with lantern-lit evenings, cinnamon in the air, and the cozy buzz of community events. During a charity reading at The Enchanted Page, bookstore owner Hannah Parker receives an unsettling message from visiting medium Ava Lark: “Beware the shadow that keeps the time.” Hours later, the historic clock tower stalls at midnight, a councilman collapses on the green, and a priceless ...

Welcome to Raven Hollow—where the pastries are enchanted, the nights are lantern-lit, and secrets rise like dough. Fresh from a bitter divorce, Piper Thorne inherits her estranged aunt’s bakeshop and discovers the ovens keep more than heat. The ledger whispers in flour-soft riddles, the only “employee” is a snarky ghost cat who refuses belly rubs, and her next-door neighbor—a brooding supernatural detective—has magic simmering under his quiet smile. When the ledger hints at a decades-old disappearance tied to Piper’s own family, she teams up with the mysterious man next door. ...

A freshly single witch. A gruff werewolf sheriff. A mouthy familiar. When Maplewood’s autumn festival needs saving, will a second chance at life open the door to a second chance at love? After a painful divorce, Rowan Blythe returns to the postcard-perfect town of Maplewood to reopen her grandmother’s potion bakery, The Cauldron & Crumb. Her magic is gentle and delicious—comfort-food potions that warm the heart and stir sweet memories (starting with her signature Memory Mocha). The plan is simple: keep her head down, rebuild her life, and avoid feelings as much as possible. Enter Kane...

When a festival sponsor is found dead inside an ice shanty—and the vintage trophy vanishes—can a bookseller and her rescue dog read the clues before the ice thaws on a killer’s trail? Late winter blankets Maplewood, Vermont, in snow and secrets as the Maplewood Ice Fishing Festival kicks off on frozen Lake Harvest. Bookstore owner Emma Carlisle plans to savor cocoa and quaint shanties—until outspoken sponsor Frank Dillard is discovered in a “sealed” hut and the festival’s prized trophy disappears. With the town on edge and rumors swirling about rigged sponsorships, Emma and ...

A floating fortress. A hidden power. Three rivals who might be her destiny. Orphaned transfer student Arianne Cerys arrives at Enigma Academy—a skyborne citadel where mages and dragon riders train above a sea of clouds. She’s determined to keep her rare magic secret, survive the ruthless social hierarchy, and avoid attention. Then a sabotaged trial, a panicked dragon, and a prophecy about “the mind who bridges beast and sky” make hiding impossible. Now the academy’s most notorious students keep crossing her path: Thorne Drakar — a brooding dragon rider from a disgraced clan, ...

Overcoming the Communication Obstacles that Prevent Leaders and Teams from Being Most Effective Are you struggling to get your team on the same sheet of music? Take a powerful journey with a new CEO as she pulls together her team with an innovative approach. The Nine Barriers to Communication is a compelling modern leadership story in business tying the well-proven Enneagram model together with collaboration skills for anyone at the helm. Using the power of storytelling, Price guides the reader through a fictional large corporation as a new CEO takes over and uses the Enneagram’s unique ...

The future of leadership has arrived. We are at a disruption point requiring a workplace, workforce, and leaders with a different composition. There's no doubting that the COVID-19 outbreak has changed the corporate landscape dramatically. We need to rethink how we lead and redefine what it means to be strong. COVID-19 has introduced a new template that we should use when hiring managers and leaders. Those with advanced "soft skills" will be the ones who lead our companies into the future.

Confronting the Subtle Sabotages and Subversive Barriers that Undermine a Company's Progress for Women in Leadership and in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). Take a powerful journey with a CEO as he realizes the problems facing his company are deeper beneath the surface than DEI policies and training can address. If he doesn't do something quickly, his organization's culture may implode. Can his mentee's experiences confronting some of these same challenges as a woman in business be the solution he needs? The Five Sabotages to Women in Leadership & DEI is a riveting modern leadership ...

Frankenmeetings: Conquering the Monster of Ineffective Meetings A Guide for Anyone Ready to Transform Their Meeting Culture Is your company drowning in endless, unproductive meetings? Do your meetings drain energy, waste time, and leave you wondering if you’ve accomplished anything at all? If you’re tired of the inefficiency and frustration that comes with constant meetings, it’s time to confront the monster head-on. Frankenmeetings is a compelling and actionable business story that takes you on a journey with Jules Uppencamp, a seasoned executive, who sets out to conquer the most ...

Becoming Grandma A Heartfelt, Transformational Novel That Will Change the Way You See Love, Family, and Yourself “A deeply moving tribute to the women who shape us. Becoming Grandma is a story you’ll carry with you—on your heart, like a cherished family recipe.” Do you remember the first time you recognized your grandmother as more than just ‘grandma’—but as a woman, once brimming with dreams, laughter, and wild hope? Becoming Grandma is a sweeping, emotional journey through the interwoven lives of a grandmother and her granddaughter, bound by the simple, time-honored ...