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...

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 ...

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...

She's determined to save a missing child. Can she outwit the powerful people behind his abduction before he's gone forever? Kenna Devlin has her dream job as an Executive Protection Officer assigned to guard New Jersey’s first family. But her dream becomes a nightmare when the Governor’s 10-month-old son is kidnapped on her watch. And though he’s found unharmed and the case closed, Kenna is shocked to discover evidence that the baby who was returned is not the one abducted. Unable to convince her superiors that Andrew is still missing, she sets out on a desperate search. But she soon ...

He broke her heart. Then blew up her notifications. Now she’s bringing the apocalypse. You can’t spend your whole life with “the one.” Why? Because it’s too dangerous. Too painful. Too terrifying. Find the perfect person, and you’ll spend forever afraid of losing them. Settle for someone almost perfect, and life’s manageable—you can survive if they walk away. But if “the one” leaves you? That’s the end of the world. Mila Johnson was sure she’d moved past hers. She’d moved to Blue Ridge, scrubbed Luke Fenningen from her heart, and hit full recovery. No daydreaming ...

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.

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. ...

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 ...

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, ...

One runaway bride. One grumpy single dad. One unforgettable night… and two pink lines. I’m a recently divorced single dad. Meadow Dexter’s a waitress at my restaurant—eighteen years younger, smart, sassy, and absolutely off-limits. She was supposed to marry someone else. But then she showed up at my bar—eyes red, heart shattered, and no idea what to do next. One night of shared heartbreak and too much red wine… We crossed a line. She says it was a mistake. She wants distance. But I see the way she lights up when she’s with my son. And every time she laughs, I want to pull her ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Who is this handsomeman with the silver hair Dressed in a Sheriff uniform? Here to pick up his daughter from my class She is sweet and he attends to her every need Makes me want to play mommy, but I am the teacher After our parent/teacher conference Flames ignite, there is het between us Will we survive the attention at the school?

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 ...

"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...