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Acclaimed author and illustrator of over 30 children’s books, Daniel Kirk delights kids with his fun-filled tales. The first in a new series, Library Mouse tells the story of Sam, a young mouse who lives in a hole in the library and comes out at night to write stories. His books are soon found by a puzzled librarian, who leaves a note inviting the mystery writer to Meet the Author Day. At first Sam isn’t sure what to do, but his ingenious solution is sure to be a real winner. This rousing tale will leave kids itching to write their own stories.

In this sequel to Daniel Kirk’s Library Mouse—a Parenting magazine Book of the Year—Sam falls asleep in the library and awakens just in time to scamper out of sight. In his haste, he leaves behind his mouse-sized notebook. As a boy named Tom puzzles over the mystery of such a small book, he discovers Sam’s mouse hole. Soon Sam and Tom form an unusual partnership that would surprise others—if they only knew.

After trailing spouse Marah Lenaerts suffers her third miscarriage in as many years, her husband Eden surprises her with a vacation to Malaysia, hoping it will lift her spirits. And it does, as they enjoy trading the bustle of their Shanghai life behind for the idyllic tropical paradise. But while on a diving excursion, they’re taken hostage by a group of terrorists, who take them to a remote island and hold them there for ransom. The longer that time drags on, though, the more doubts Marah begins to have about their captors’ true motivations.

Ever since Lucy was two, she’s been on the run alongside her mother. She’s never understood the reason for a lifetime of paranoia, aliases, and lies. All she understands are the rules: never lock eyes with strangers, never let down your guard, and always be ready to move on. Finally, after thirteen years and eleven states, their next hideaway seems perfect. An isolated, fortresslike place in the New Hampshire woods is the new home they share with its owner, a gentlemanly pianist, and his lonely daughter, Gretchen. But Gretchen and her father have secrets of their own.

In Finding Work You Love, award-winning University of Southern California business school professor Kirk Snyder helps you match the value you alone bring to today's new job market with work that rewards you for who you are in the professional world. When you find a role that leverages the exact strengths and abilities you have to offer, you set yourself up for a rewarding career that matters.

It’s time to overthrow the status quo with Disruptive Compassion. With inspiring and empowering stories from the front lines, Convoy of Hope founder and CEO Hal Donaldson equips us to carry radical hope and help to a world in need. Will you join the revolution?

Andy, Dave & Kirk bring you the latest from the local rock and metal scene plus interviews, album reviews and much much more.

Love isn’t always logical… but it might just be the perfect equation. Brilliant but baffled by romance, Dexter Woodard turns to data after his girlfriend dumps him. His newest research? Understanding love. Enter Sage McConnell—new to Good Hope, full of heart, and surprisingly open to helping Dexter with his experiment. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but Dexter’s emotional walls and analytical mindset keep getting in the way. As data points turn into stolen glances and real feelings, the question becomes: Can love really be measured… or is it meant to be felt?

Aided by an enchanted music box, a young woman learns valuable lessons about life and love as she sees her life as it was, as it is, and as it could be. Successful businesswoman Annie Laggett's life is forever changed when she impulsively picks up a vintage music box that had been tossed to the curb. At home, as strains from the music box fill the air, Annie is transported back to first observe the past, then the present from the role of an observer, and finally to see what her future could hold depending on what course she takes.

When journalist Stella Carpenter arrives in Holly Pointe, Vermont, she’s desperate for a fresh start—and one last shot at saving her career. Her mission? Uncover the truth behind the town’s title as the Capital of Christmas Kindness. But her plan takes an unexpected turn when she meets Sam Johnson, a quiet rancher with a heart he keeps well-guarded. As twinkle lights glow and snowflakes fall, Stella begins to believe in second chances, small-town magic… and the kind of love that feels like coming home.

In Good Hope, Piper sees herself as a woman totally in control. That control frays when her sister becomes engaged to her ex. Not only is she asked to be the maid of honor, but her sister wants Piper to make her wedding dress!

Nurse Jenna Woodsen doesn’t know anything about the Angel of GraceTown or the statue honoring her in the community’s town square. She only knows that when she and her elderly aunt were forced to flee Philadelphia in the dead of night, Violet--the wayward traveler Jenna picked up--suggested they shelter in a deserted house in GraceTown. Violet, a doppelganger for the angel in the square, insists they will be safe here. Everyone assumes Jenna is the fiancée of the absentee homeowner, and Violet convinces Jenna to play along.

Hannah never expected much from her trip to GraceTown—certainly not a mysterious pink house hidden deep in the woods. No one else seems to see it, yet inside waits a woman who feels strangely familiar… and a letter from Hannah’s late husband. Who is this woman, and how did she get the letter? As Hannah follows the clues, she’s drawn into a journey that defies logic but speaks straight to the heart—a journey of love, healing, and the kind of magic that only appears when you're ready to believe.

Greer Chapin never planned to run for mayor—until no one else stepped up. Confident and running unopposed, she’s blindsided when newcomer Wyatt McConnell throws his hat in the ring. Wyatt came to Good Hope looking for a fresh start and maybe found something more in Greer… if only she wasn’t determined to beat him. As sparks fly and attraction grows, the line between rivalry and romance starts to blur. But with only one winner on election night, will their hearts be the true casualties of the race?

Will the real Mr. Right step forward? Free-spirited Oaklee Marshall loves living life on her own terms. She once thought she’d found Mr. Right but realizes now he was oh-so-wrong for her. Oaklee’s joie de vivre and larger-than-life personality captured Isaak Cochran’s attention from his first day in Good Hope. Having grown up in chaos, tradition and stability are important to him. Still, there’s something about Oaklee he can’t resist. An impulsive bet to walk in the other’s shoes for a week propels each into an unfamiliar world.

A first love is hard to forget…Natalia Costa doesn’t know what caused her car to careen off Lake Shore Drive. The crash didn’t take her life, but it did take her job, her home, and three months of her memory. When a picture of a handsome stranger sparks a familiar feeling, Natalia is certain this mystery man can help her fill in the blanks. Luther Gannon likes being a loner, even if his Good Hope neighbors don’t. Experience has taught him that getting close to people often ends in heartbreak.

First loves don’t always stay in the past… sometimes, they come home. Izzie Deshler has built a beautiful new life in Good Hope, leaving old heartbreaks behind. But everything shifts when Dr. Theo Holbrook—her first love—moves to town. For Theo, seeing Izzie again is a sign that fate is giving them a second chance. The connection between them is undeniable, but Izzie isn’t sure she’s ready to open her heart again. In a town known for turning strangers into friends, can Good Hope work its magic on two people who once meant everything to each other?

Ryder never believed in fate—until a former flame shows up in Good Hope. Just as their spark reignites, an orphaned eleven-year-old arrives with Ryder listed on her birth certificate. Suddenly, romance takes a backseat to fatherhood. Trinity, once a foster child herself, steps in to help. She understands what the girl needs... but not what Ryder is hiding. As secrets threaten everything they’ve built, Ryder must decide—tell the truth and risk it all, or stay silent and lose the woman he loves.

What to expect when you're not expecting love… Stylist Charlotte McCray plays as hard as she works. Trading the bright lights of California for the quaint streets of Good Hope hasn’t been easy, but Charlotte is determined to make her new business succeed. Organic Farmer Adam Vogele can’t imagine anything better than working side-by-side in the fresh air with his father. Everyone in town might be eager for him to settle down, but he’s in no hurry. When he meets Charlotte, he thinks he’s found a kindred spirit.

Always be my baby... Marigold Rallis is not the type to fall to pieces. The youngest Bloom sister makes managing marriage, career, and a busy life in Good Hope look easy. But looks can be deceiving. Years of struggling with infertility while her sisters fill their nurseries have started to take a toll. It’s not just Marigold who is feeling the stress. Her husband, Cade, Good Hope’s Sheriff, is acting strangely. There are unexplained trips to Milwaukee, as well as mysterious texts and calls with his former fiancée.