Rural Small Business

The Practical Guide to Turning Your Land into Reliable Income Tired of watching your hobby farm cost more than it earns? You’re not alone. Most small farmers start with passion but struggle to make it pay. The Hobby Farm Income Blueprint shows you how to change that; step by step, with systems that work in the real world. Author and small-farm business mentor Cal Mason walks you through proven ways to earn steady income from your land without sacrificing your time, your sanity, or your love of farming. Whether you own five acres or a backyard plot, this book gives you a clear, realistic ...

Sweets & Treats opened to enthusiastic response from customers, but a summer of torrential rain has dampened sales—and Clara’s mood. Determined to make her patisserie dream a reality, she’s working around the clock to refine her business model and attract customers. Meanwhile, Maisie has launched her cooking school, adding new classes to meet growing demand. Both women find themselves inundated with unsolicited advice from the men in their lives, leading them to rely on each other for support and encouragement. Tensions rise as Kurt wonders if Clara has time for their relationship. ...

When Jane's husband left her and their children for greener pastures, she had no choice but to take as many housecleaning jobs as she could get to support them. Little did she know that during one of those jobs she would discover that a valuable ring her client owned had been stolen. Even more unexpected is when her client asks her to investigate the theft and find out who stole the ring. Jane soon discovers she has a knack for solving crimes as well as locating a treasure that has been missing for over a hundred years. When she looked at a long-lost map that a treasure seeker had ...

In the latest thrilling installment of the Clean Sweeps Cozy Mystery Series, Jane finds herself entangled in a web of luxury, deceit, and danger. Known for her keen ability to unravel the most confounding mysteries, Jane is approached by a high-society socialite to solve a case that’s as scandalous as it is deadly: the murder of the socialite's boyfriend. As Jane delves deeper into the opulent world of the wealthy, she quickly learns that beneath the veneer of privilege and glamour lie the same passions and pitfalls that affect us all – love, jealousy, and, in this case, murder. ...

In the art world, fame can make a piece invaluable. Such is the fate of "Tides of Time" when it's spotlighted in a renowned art magazine. Suddenly, its worth skyrockets, catching the eyes of not only art enthusiasts but also those with nefarious intentions. But when an audacious attempt to steal the painting goes awry, the owners are left shaken, their prized possession in jeopardy. Enter Jane, an unassuming house cleaner with a hidden talent for solving mysteries. Once a regular house cleaner striving to make ends meet for her children after her husband's abrupt departure, Jane's life ...

Small Town Dreamer is a rallying cry for those who live in small places and dream of more. Danna Larson, the heart and voice of Rural Revival, celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of rural dreamers, sharing stories of courage and creativity that redefine what’s possible.

From the bestselling author of Christmas in Snow Falls comes a heartwarming holiday read that’s perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, Sheila Roberts, Debbie Macomber, and Jill Shalvis. When corporate marketing executive Emma Parker rushes home to Snow Falls after her father breaks his leg, she expects a quick visit to get the family Christmas tree farm back on track. What she doesn't expect is Trace McCarthy—the quiet, nature-loving farm manager who's been there since they were teenagers, who seems to know the perfect tree for every family, and who remembers things about her that she's long ...

My father left me a failing maple farm and a set of books confessing a secret, bankrupt history. To save my sisters from ruin, I have to untangle a 150-year-old mystery. The only person who can help is Logan Evans, the quiet town librarian and my secret high school crush. He lives in a world of stories. I live in a world of numbers. But in the dusty archives, our worlds collide. Every ledger we open reveals another layer of a partnership between our families that ended in betrayal. The stone wall separating our properties feels more like a battle line every day. Logan believes the truth ...

In the quaint Midwest town of Alma, Kansas, against the backdrop of early spring, a mystery unfolds that ties the fates of two women to the enigmatic actions of the men in their lives. Jane, a devoted mother and owner of Clean Sweep Cleaning Services, finds her world intertwined with her best friend Abby's, when Abby's new romance with Dante raises more questions than it answers. As Jane navigates the complexities of her own life, including the unexpected return of her ex-husband Evan and a budding relationship with Henry, a history enthusiast with his own secrets, she’s drawn into Abby's...

After a heartbreaking betrayal, singer-songwriter Vivian Walsh needs a getaway. Her best friend Murphy’s family vineyard is the perfect refuge to focus on her new album, free from unnecessary distractions—like men. Few are more tempting than Murphy’s workaholic brother, Memphis. He’s infuriatingly handsome, and Vivian can’t resist teasing him whenever she gets the chance.

In the small town of Alma, Kansas, Jane Barrow's life is anything but serene. In "Swept Up Secrets," a gripping tale of mystery and domestic suspense, Jane finds herself caught in a whirlwind of personal challenges and enigmatic puzzles. Since the discovery of the Howland treasure, Jane’s life has taken unexpected turns. Her ex-husband, Evan, has reappeared, stirring up past emotions for her and her children, further complicating her life. Meanwhile, her budding relationship with Marcus has stalled since he recently departed for work overseas, leaving Jane to navigate her feelings alone. ...

What if you lived in a small town, lose your job, and don't see other employment options nearby? That was Melanie Perkins' predicament when grouchy news publisher Hal Morris fired her because she took too many photos of flowers when she was supposed to concentrate on the story at hand. She lands work as a landscaper, but there's an ugly surprise her first day at the new job. At first no one thinks Melanie could be a killer. But when her hoe turns up in the same mulch pile as a body, the local sheriff isn't so sure. Mel’s initially willing to let law enforcement clear her name, but the hoe...

Ora che la sua carriera di attrice hollywoodiana è al minimo storico, April Sinclair decide di tornare alla tranquillità della sua città natale, sull'isola scozzese di Skye. Quale modo migliore per capire come mai tutto è andato a rotoli, se non ripartire dall'inizio? April ha in mente di dedicarsi a una nuova sfida, ovvero salvare la distilleria della sua famiglia. Quello che non si aspetta di trovare è Malcolm Macabe, irascibile ed estremamente attraente master distiller che vive nella casa che lei ha appena ereditato.

Jacqueline Große ist ein sympathisches Landei aus der Eifel mit einem IQ von 132, von dem sie jedoch mit üppiger Oberweite und hellblonden Haaren geschickt abzulenken weiß. Im Friseursalon ihrer Mutter hat sie sich auf eine Karriere im Showgeschäft durch jahrelangen Yellow-Press-Konsum fundiert vorbereitet und arbeitet konsequent auf ihr großes Ziel hin: reich und berühmt werden.

Enjoy this sweet cowboy novel by small-town romance author Erin K. Wright… Maybe it’s not too late for her happily ever after… As the owner of the only flower shop in the small mountain town of Sawyer, Idaho, Carla can quote every line in The Princess Bride and still believes in true love. Which wouldn’t be quite so pathetic if she wasn’t thirty-seven and single. So single, in fact, she’s forgotten what it’s like to have a man give her so much as a carnation. Then Christian walks into Happy Petals, and she knows the fragrance of flowers has gone to her head. It’s ...