And Then He Pressed Play

It’s 2006 and Sixteen-year-old A.J. Walker is openly gay, painfully Canadian, and very much out of his depth. He’s wanted to do his school’s exchange program for years, but now that he’s landed at an all-boys school in Glenbridge Ireland—an ocean away from Moose Jaw Saskatchewan—he’s starting to question his decisions. Armed with nothing more than his trusty Discman and an accent that makes him stand out, A.J. has one goal: get through the Irish school year.

Born and raised in Glenbridge, Bren O’Shea has never known how to sit still or keep quiet. He’s also never known a day without laughter. Even when things get bad, Bren always knows how to get a smile out of someone, whether they asked him or not. His mam always says he needs to think before he acts, but as long as his heart’s in the right place, what’s the harm in a bit of impulse?

Glenbridge is the sort of town where everyone knows everyone—and unfortunately for A.J. once someone thinks they know you, it’s hard to change their mind.

After a rocky start that ends in disaster, Bren and A.J. need to decide if it’s worth reaching out to someone who’s so different from you—especially when one of you has to leave in June.

An Amish Home

“These four novellas centered on the meaning of home and family highlight Amish life with heart and grace.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars)A Cup Half Full by Carol Award winner Beth WisemanSarah Lantz always dreamed of the perfect home, husband, and family. When she married Abram, she knew she was on her way to securing her perfect life. But that all changes in one moment when an accident leaves her confined to a wheelchair, dashing all of her dreams. As Abram starts to transform their home, can Sarah transform her spirit, and once again see her cup as half full?Home Sweet Home by Amy ClipstonDown on their luck and desperate after they’re evicted from their apartment, Chace and Mia O’Conner reluctantly take Chace’s Amish boss up on his offer to rent them the daadihaus on his property. They’re certain they’ll never feel at home in the rustic cabin without modern conveniences, and start to blame each other for their seemingly hopeless situation. But with help from their new Amish friends, they begin to enjoy their cozy cabin and realize home really is where the heart is . . .A Flicker of Hope by Ruth ReidFifteen years ago, Thomas and Noreen King were blissful newlyweds. Young, naive, and in love, they had a rosy life . . . for a while. Then trials and tribulations rocked their foundation, shattering them emotionally, and soon their marriage was in shards. Now fire has destroyed their home, and Thomas and Noreen must sift through the rubble. As recovered items shake loose memories of the past, the two draw closer and a flicker of hope—and love—is reignited . . .Building Faith by USA Today–bestselling author Kathleen FullerCarpentry is an unlikely hobby for a young Amish woman, but Faith Miller loves the work and it keeps the memory of her grandfather alive. So when her cousin asks her to make cabinets for her new home, she’s happy to take on the challenging job. The only catch is that she has to work with her ex-fiance, Silas. As they build Martha’s kitchen, can they build faith in one another again too?

Claimed & Seduced

A romance with the enemy? Never. And for a royal prince? Impossible! One step out of routine changes everything…Feline shapeshifter Prince Jarlath Leandros of the planet Viros is a man who understands duty. As heir, he’s had his future as leader of the House of the Cat mapped since childhood. Boring! Jarlath yearns for an indefinable more.Keira Cloud is beautiful and sexy, she’s independent and confident, and not only is she an enemy from the House of Cawdor, but her stepchildren accuse her of murder. Not a suitable woman for the prince, but Jarlath aches to claim her.When the House of the Cat comes under attack, Jarlath is thrust into the middle of danger where life or death is the only option. A war is brewing, one that brands Jarlath and Keira enemies, yet their hearts shout otherwise and their animal selves—the leopard and the crow—care nothing for conventional barriers. Right or wrong, passion blooms out of control and with the city under siege soon Jarlath’s life is anything but boring. Now all he needs to do is survive…Contains a determined and sexy alpha male who is willing to go the full distance for the woman he loves.

Opal

GEM agent, Opal’s strengths are adaptation and infiltration. Assigned to go undercover at a youth center when several teenagers disappear, she’s shocked to recognize a ghost of her own traumatic past at the helm. However, her worry for the missing kids is greater than her concern being recognized and she risks her own safety to discover the truth.To complicate matters, an FBI agent with the Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team she’s worked alongside before, shows up conducting his own investigation and almost blows her cover. It takes some convincing, and cooperation is reluctant at first, but the common goal sways them to join forces.Working together to uncover an organized group of child molesters, they find themselves falling—for each other.____GEM: a privately-funded organization operating independently in the search for—and the rescue and recovery of—missing and exploited children. Although at times working in conjunction with law enforcement, GEM aims to ensure the victims receive justice…by whatever means necessary.

With One Breath

TWO AGAINST THE TALIBAN, TWO WILDLYDIFFERENT AGENDAS– BOTH CRAZY RISKY! Laila’s not the type of woman who needs rescuing. Except for a tiny rule-breaking penchant, she’s a model CIA agent—smart, resourceful, brave, and very very determined.. But right now she’s in a tight situation—in more than one way. She’s hiding from the Taliban in a network of pitch-dark interlocking caves, so narrow a cat could barely thread its way through them. A cat or an agent trained for it. And that would be Jase, her designated rescuer. Once her CIA training agent, he’s the last man she’d get involved with, even though he’s the hottest guy she’s ever met. He’s bossy. Intimidating. Way too alpha. And a strict rule follower. All traits on her ‘no fly’ list. Set against the tense U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, this rapid-fire tale begins with electrifying action, moves on to fast-flying sparks, and never lets up. Laila’s on the way to Kabul to leave the country, where she also teaches a class of village girls, when her driver betrays her. She outwits him, but it’s only a matter of time till the Taliban track her down. She’s never been so glad to see Jase. Romance should be the last thing on either’s mind as they frantically crawl and slither their way through the claustrophobic caves, desperate to find an exit. Still, infatuation sparks. And smolders. But neither can afford to take their eyes off their own goals. Jase’s is simple–to rejoin his team and deliver Laila safely to Kabul. But Laila has a more ambitious agenda, one that will require breaking rules, disobeying orders, and endangering the whole team. Author Watson has a tantalizing knack for turning up the heat by blending seething tension with breakneck action. Readers will also appreciate the first-rate writing, storytelling, and an attention to authenticity that makes you wonder if she’s both an experienced spelunker and highly trained spy. Perfect for fans of J.D. Robb, Barbara Freethy, and Rachel Grant.