Smart Towns

From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, Dogtown is an uplifting adventure sure to find a forever home in listeners’ hearts. Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been in...

The town of Franklin Falls is having its 100th birthday. And that means the town’s historic time capsule is about to be dug up and put on display by the proud citizens. Yeah, well, not if the crooked mayor has his way. Good thing all-around smart kid Leon Karakostas is one step ahead of him. Leon and his twin sister, Noel, and his crew - Pixie, Microscope, and Aardvark - find themselves in a mad dash to the dump, on a rooftop chase, and caught up in a showdown with a mysterious grandma.

Come back to Mendon, Massey Falls, and Reedsville--with a quick Christmas destination wedding thrown in--and experience three flutter-inducing romances by USA Today bestselling clean romance author Jennifer Griffith. Read about— *A handsome surgeon who never forgot his first kiss with the girl of his dreams and his Christmastime second chance with her. *A professional musician who returns to her hometown after a career-ending injury, only to meet up again with her long-lost crush who is now painting the ceiling of her childhood home in his "Michelangelo Moment." *A pair of workplace ...

I’m stuck in a fake marriage with my sister’s best friend. She’s curvy, loud, and allergic to rules. I’m the reformed bad boy trying to fix a scandal before it ends my hockey career. We used to hate each other. Now she’s my fake wife. Bridget Harrington was supposed to save my image. One year. No feelings. No strings. But she moves in and tears down every wall I built. Steals my hoodies. Dominates my kitchen. Challenges my rules. I see her fight back against cruel gossip. I feel her soften when no one’s looking. And somehow, I fall for her. Then she shows up to the gala ...

A Steamy 4 Book Collection of Beartooth Ranch Romances Meet the three siblings, Jake, Sarah, and Tylor, and trainer Richard in these four Small-Town Western Romances. Montana Haven - A Small-Town Surprise Pregnancy Romance Who’s that Temptress with the adorable kid? Oh crap. My high school sweetheart is back in town after a decade. My life is all about the land and my son, Dylan. But seeing Mia after all these years, reignites old flames I thought I'd buried. But her bright city lights clash with my rugged ranch life, and navigating our past mistakes feels like riding a wild stallion. Can...

When a determined sports blogger meets a rugged surfer, sparks fly, and waves crash. Will the sunshine and resilience of Ashley Arden be enough to break through Tyler Noel's tough exterior? Tyler is immersed in the choppy waves of professional surfing. While I stepped out from my wealthy family’s shadow to write my sports blog. Tyler Noel, a rising star with a gritty past, is the embodiment of all he struggles. Covering his journey meant navigating treacherous waters of resentment and misunderstandings. His sincerity clashes with my privileged past, creating a storm of emotions neither of...

A book fair, a seaside town, and a killer plot twist. Retired librarian Amelia Clark thought inheriting her Aunt’s cottage in Maple Shores meant peaceful days and seaside sunsets. But when the town’s annual book fair turns deadly, Amelia’s knack for noticing the details no one else sees pulls her straight into the middle of a murder. With her Golden Retriever Duke sniffing out more than snacks, and Nora, her gossip-loving bestie, fanning the flames of small-town drama, Amelia discovers that everyone had a reason to despise Lyle Patterson, the visiting author found crushed beneath ...

Billions of fans. One forbidden woman. And a voice I’d sell my soul to keep. Lani Rhaye is the one line I swore I’d never cross. She was supposed to be just another background singer—safe. Forgettable. Then she stormed my stage, flashing that superstar smile that hides a lifetime of scars, and unleashed a voice so raw it hit me like a guitar riff to the chest. Every curve, every look, screams take me. Backstage, sparks explode. One kiss and stopping isn’t an option. Now she’s in my studio. Sassy. Addictive. Almost half my age. I’m wrecked for her. But my vindictive ex is ...

He broke my heart with a lie I was too in love to see. Everything was so damn good. The sex? Addictive. The love? Blinding. Rick Ashton made me feel safe… then made me need. He kissed me like I was his religion. Watched over my boys like they were already his. Built us a life that felt too solid to shatter. But it did. So I packed the car up and ran. Took the boys and my heart. But danger followed. And so did he. Now we’re back under one roof—for “protection.” His hands say he never stopped wanting me. His eyes say he never stopped loving me. And I fall for him again—harder, ...

Elliot Evelyn Reid isn’t just the one that got away. She was my one and only. Once upon a time, Evie and I had plans to leave this place and never look back. Then the Army gave me the hardest mission of my life: living without her. Four years ago I broke her heart. Then she hightailed it right out of our tiny town in a cloud of broken dreams. She took my happy ending with her. Now she’s back. Not just in Texas, either. She’s in my house, my head, and— whether I like it or not— my heart. I let her go to keep her safe. Neither one of us ever expected to come home. But there’s no ...

He’s grumpy, I’m sassy, and the whole town is watching. New job. New town. New disaster? That’s Mistwood Peak for you. I came here to bake pastries, not enemies. But Kyle Caldwell—grumpy delivery guy and defender of all things “traditional”—seems to think I’m here to destroy his family’s legacy. Every flour order is a duel. Every batch of cinnamon rolls feels like a challenge. And every time he scowls at me, I’m one heartbeat away from tossing sugar in his face… or kissing him senseless. Problem is, the whole town is watching. And when my latest creation is mistaken ...

I came to the small town beach to play matchmaker for my brother’s best friend. Now I’m stuck in his coffee shop, tangled up in his hoodie, his arms… and my own bad ideas. Henry Clarke is grumpy, stubborn, and off limits. The guy I’ve sworn off because we’ve been friends forever. A girl’s getaway lands me at his Airbnb, and a hurricane traps us. I can’t outrun him anymore. Sharing cold soup by flashlight. Trading secrets in the dark. Accidentally falling asleep, curled up beside him. His dry humor, how he loves his kids, and the softness he hides… Lingering touches. ...

The notes are left suspiciously that my dad is hiring security for me. The man, a MMA fighter, the kinda guy I avoid How can I ever allow him to live with me Be guarding me 24/7 Dad has to look for other security.. Until Jaxon proves he has a hunt for the stalker and now the stalker is moving in close Challenging Jaxon, is that possible? Can he really protect me?

"Outstanding sound effects, including constant background barking, add atmosphere, as does Mouse's endearing voice and personality."—AudioFile Mouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun! Mouse lives in Dogtown, a shelter for real dogs...

This small town single mom brought sunshine to my grumpy life. Settling into Oceanview, I never expected Jenna's vibrant presence. Her dedication to her son, Tyler, tugged at something within me. Yet, my gruff demeanor seemed incongruent with her sunny disposition. Caught off guard by her compassion, I found myself drawn to her, against my better judgment, as her Boss. Witnessing her defend me against office gossip, I glimpsed a side of her that stirred my emotions. As we worked together on a fundraiser, I couldn't shake the realization that my thoughts lingered on her more than they should...

Richard, a stoic cowboy, finds his life turned upside down by his new neighbor Lilly, a spirited city girl, in this steamy romance set in the Heart of Montana. She’s a whirlwind of sass and beauty, challenging everything I thought I knew about life and love. As a horse trainer with a hardened heart, I've dedicated my life to the ranch and its animals, wary of opening up to anyone. But Lily's infectious energy and passion for photography draw me in, revealing a side of myself I never knew existed Lily’s zest for adventure clashes with my need for stability. She’s everything I’ve been...

A bohemian beauty next door. A billionaire single dad with secrets. And one little boy who’s about to change everything. My life is all about control, and I’ve built walls to keep everything – and everyone- out. Then Clara Michaels crashes into my life – vibrant, free-spirited, and completely unexpected. She’s nothing like me. Where I’m reserved, she’s spontaneous; where I’m guarded, she’s an open book. My son, Ben, lights up around her, and for the first time in years, I feel something more than grief. Then there’s a kiss—a single, perfect moment that turns my world ...

You may leave home. But home will never leave you. Uri Dolev is a shy young man brought up in a strict, spartan educational system. Born in Germany, his parents, who managed to save themselves from the horrors of the Holocaust, are cold individuals who display few emotions. A moment before being drafted into the military, Uri’s heart is in for a huge disappointment, when Nurit, his great love since adolescence, leaves unexpectedly and moves to Sweden. Uri tries to leave everything behind when he joins the army, rising to become a valued combat officer. However, a major case of espionage ...

A seaside town, a snarky dog, and a murdered attorney, retirement just got deadly. When newly retired librarian Amelia Clark arrives in Maple Shores, she’s expecting quiet mornings and jam jars, not festival chaos and a dead state's attorney under the fireworks. “Greg the Guillotine” was known for ruining lives, and nearly every local has a grudge, including Amelia’s childhood best friend Nora. Armed with her sharp eye for detail and her dog Duke’s uncanny nose for trouble, Amelia dives into the mystery, fueled by her late Aunt Eleanor’s cryptic journals and a burning need to ...

Returning to Seaside Bluff with a secret child and a chance to reunite with my dominant alpha ex is complicated, to say the least. Despite the 20 year age difference; Logan Carter, the USMC veteran-turned-sheriff, once held my heart and still does. But he doesn't know he gave me my greatest joy—my daughter, Lily, who's now six years old. I have felt lost without him; memories of his touch and love drove me back here, to where I feel safest. When our eyes lock again, I realize he’s never stopped loving me, and I can’t let go of him again. The heat between the grumpy lawman and me, a ...