Smart Towns

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.

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 shattered bakery door. A missing recipe. And a beagle who just sniffed out murder. When dog trainer Maggie Harper returns to Silverbrook, she expects peace and pastries—not danger. But after her beagle, Scout, uncovers a break-in at the town bakery and a crumb-filled envelope with Maggie’s name on it, her quiet homecoming turns deadly. Working with Nick Lawson, the brooding police chief haunted by his wife’s unsolved death, Maggie is drawn into a maze of deceit winding through Silverbrook’s picturesque streets. Suspects multiply fast: Claude Derry, the rival baker with a temper ...

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 buried body. A loyal beagle. And a small-town mystery that refuses to stay dead. When dog trainer Maggie Harper inherits her belated grandmother's crumbling farm, she hopes to start fresh in Silverbrook. But those plans wither when her Beagle, Scout, digs up a body by the barn. The victim? Sandra Ellison—once the talk of the town and her grandmother’s former best friend. Now, whispers are flying: Did Evelyn kill Sandra to protect a secret? And why is Chief Alan Whitaker more interested in shutting things down than finding answers? To rebuild her life, Maggie must clear her ...

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 ...

An inspiring story about forgiveness and second chances, which will warm your heart. Charlie’s divorce from her rock star ex leaves her with a broken heart, a mansion on the bluffs in her small hometown and an empty bank account. When she rents the house to a soap opera for income, will her dreams to be a star get a second chance and will the lead actor be the supportive true love she’s always deserved? From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss the chance to rekindle childhood friendships and learn to believe that dreams really can come true in THE WISHING STAR.

As a social scientist, Bree is convinced that much like a trip to the dentist, love can be scheduled. She dismisses the notion of serendipity and soulmates, attributing love to the whims of the hypothalamus. She will pencil in love when she has time for it. Her precise life is going exactly to plan, until a chance encounter with her long-lost summer crush, Tom Harper. The chemistry between them is still as magnetic as the night they danced under the stars at Camp PAL, swaying and moving together until their lips collided and, moments later, Tom was hauled back to Camp Third Strike, a camp ...

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...

Private investigator Jet Rider takes on what seems like a routine embezzlement case involving the prestigious Thorndyke family. However, as he delves deeper, he unearths a labyrinth of secrets, lies, and a deadly conspiracy. The idyllic town of Ashwood conceals dark truths, with the Thorndyke estate at the heart of the mystery. Nurse Sam Baker, the illegitimate daughter of the late Edward Thorndyke, hires Jet, a private detective and owner of Rider Investigations, because she suspects things aren't as they seem. As Jet navigates through hidden relationships, clandestine meetings, and ...

A small-town wedding planner meets her match in the most unexpected way. Blake: One look at her, and I knew I was in trouble. She’s got that whole wedding disaster thing going on, and I’m the guy who’s about to save her. But she has no idea I’m more than just the photographer. I came here to escape the city, to forget who I am, a billionaire bored with life in Manhattan. When I meet Katrina, all bets are off. She’s all fire and passion, too busy keeping everyone’s big day perfect to realize I’m not who I say I am. I should tell her. But the way she looks at me? The way her ...

I wanted small- town bliss, not a grumpy outdoorsman, his Great Dane, and a front-row seat to chaos. Running a small-town café should come with predictable problems. Like burnt scones, quirky customers, and the occasional small town drama. Not Eric Middleton moving in next door. He's my brother's best friend, my sworn enemy and a gorgeous grump in flannel. And the one person I can’t stop thinking about. We're forced into each other's world by one mischievous dog, and a string of chaotic mishaps. They say opposites attract, but do they survive dog-induced chaos? I'd rather stick to what's...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...