Play Me

Bad Boy? I’ve played that part on every stage around the world … But the Good Guy who’s only bad for her? That’s a new gig.I walked away from the girl I loved. Now I’m back, and she’s in my arms—literally, without her skirt.I came to rock the stage, not September’s world. In the flash of a moment, from skirt mishap to rescue wrap, old flames spark dangerously.But wait.I know she hates me for leaving.But one backstage kiss leads to another, and suddenly, dinners and long bus rides together have us tangled up in something neither of us expected.I thought I had her figured out, but every moment with her shows a new shade of September.Now, I’m not just playing for applause—I’m playing for keeps. And the thought of losing isn’t part of the plan.I’ve got one song to win her back, written in the key of us.

Accidental Intelligence

Winner — 2026 Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal, Science FictionFinalist — Self-Publishing Science Fiction Competition 4Kirkus Reviews — 24 Indies Worth DiscoveringTALES FROM THE QUANTUM VAULTIn his debut novel, Bryan Chaffin transports us to the year 2139, where corporate combines have their own Senate seats, the surveillance-state is all-encompassing, humans live most of their lives in the Omninet, and sentient AIs are partners with the world government. It’s not all bad, though. There are docbots, you never have to wait for a taxi, and if you can afford it, you can get your coffee made the old fashioned way, strained from the algae tanks.ACCIDENTAL INTELLIGENCEPrivate detective Mason Truman is being yanked around by invisible strings, and it’s an AI doing the yanking. Miranda. She’s subtle. Crazy. And she thinks she can see the future. It’s enough to drive Mason nuts. Miranda believes her fellow AIs are up to some kind of grand conspiracy against the Terran Republic, and she wants Mason’s help proving it. Conspiracies are above Mason’s pay grade, though, the kind of time-sink that can put a crimp in more serious pursuits. Like drinking coffee. And staying alive.But Miranda won’t take no for an answer. Mason can help or Miranda will make sure he becomes intimately acquainted with the finer conversational techniques of the secret police. So Mason digs until he uncovers a cache of stolen communications between a cabal of rogue AIs. They’re planning what they call Eschaton—the divinely ordained end of humanity. Unless Mason and Miranda stop the arrogant pricks, the conspirators will destroy Earth.Mason and Miranda have one chance, a way of bottling up the rogue AIs. All Mason has to do is lure the conspirators to the right spot in a sim world. That’s how Mason learns that when Miranda said she needed help, what she meant was bait.

Miss Bigsby & The Very Short Courtship

An audacious young woman. A mysterious lord. And a rescue turned kidnapping that may unlock a great love.In this clean historical romance, a young woman tries to help solve a centuries old mystery, while a secretive lord tries to uncover the truth about a murder. When the two collide, chaos ensures. But perhaps chaos is the key to discovering true love?She’s determined to prove she can keep a secret …Henri Bigsby is mortified to discover she has a reputation as the biggest gossip in London. So when she stumbles upon a centuries-old mystery, she is resolved to keep her mouth shut and help a new friend … without breathing a word to anyone. The only problem? Dangerous opposing forces are searching for the same answers, and Henri is now directly in their path.He cannot afford for his secrets to come to light …When Lord Gabriel Strathmore rescues a young woman from peril, he is dismayed to find she is the very girl known for Parliament’s loosest lips. With a sensitive diplomatic negotiation underway and lives hanging in the balance, he cannot risk Henri Bigsby carrying tales of his presence in London. Left with no good options, he takes the loudly protesting young miss with him … against her will.Now forced together, the two discover that what began as mutual exasperation may hold the seeds of something far deeper — if they can learn to trust each other before time runs out.Miss Bigsby and the Very Short Courtship is a heartwarming tale of integrity, unexpected devotion, and love found in the most unlikely of places. If you enjoy honorable heroes, spirited heroines, and a dash of intrigue with your romance, you will be enchanted by the first installment in C. N. Jarrett’s Treacherous Treasures series. Can be read as a standalone.Buy Miss Bigsby and the Very Short Courtship for a tale of adventure and love today!What to expect:?? Kissing?? No Cursing?? Closed Door After MarriageIncluded Historical Romance Tropes:?? Forced Proximity?? Enemies to Lovers (Guarded Hero, Blunt Heroine)?? Stoic Diplomat Hero?? Working Class Heroine?? Spinster?? Arthurian Legend Mystery?? Rescued ReputationWhat readers are saying:????? “Full of adventure and discovery …” – Dora????? “Oh My! What a delicious story this is! ” – Pat????? “… An exciting and beautifully written story with wonderful characters;. The attention to every detail in this story keeps you gripped to every page.” – Julia A.????? “… An absolutely captivating addition to the series” – Tracy????? “It has twists & turns and is thoroughly enjoyable.” – Miaowwow

Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries (Books 1–3)

Murder in Maple Falls!From the moment Maddie Flynn comes home to Maple Falls, mysteries are attracted to her like bees to honey. Her grandad must have known she’d be dragged into solving them; otherwise, why would he have given her so many tools?She can see beyond what’s in front of her and take care of herself, but it’s not as though she wants the drama. After all, she has a bakery to run.But how can she turn her back on the people of Maple Falls when they need her?With her friends, aka the Girlz, her sweet Gran and one bossy cat, not to mention the cute sheriff, Maddie doesn’t have to sift through the clues on her own. Only why do there have to be so many?If only solving murder were as easy as apple pie!If you love Murder She wrote, you’ll enjoy Maddie’s style because she’s not taking no for an answer either.The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she’s a talented amateur sleuth.Included are the first 3 books in the series:Book 1 – Apple pie and ArsenicBook 2 – Bagels and BlackmailBook 3 – Cookies and ChaosThen you might like to pick up the next box set of:Book 4 – Doughnuts and DisasterBook 5 – Eclairs and ExtortionBook 6 – Fudge and FrenemiesFollowing on are:Book 7 – Gingerbread and GunshotsBook 8 – Honey Cake and Homicide – out now!”If you like fun, clean, humorous cozy mysteries with a touch of romance, you will enjoy this series.”C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl lives in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, whom she married the moment she left school (yes, they were high school sweethearts). With three married children and seven grandchildren to keep her busy when she’s not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed-breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, rambling walks, and her quest for the perfect latte.

Home to Seal Point

Ex-lovers marry to raise their siblings’ children in this emotional romance from a New York Times–bestselling author.Ten years ago, Sophie Beaumont had watched as her twin sister, Shelly, had chosen to marry a Canfield man, bear his children and be mistress of his manor. But now Shelly is dead—killed along with her husband, Peter, in a mysterious accident—and it’s Sophie who is left to raise those children, live at the Monterey mansion—and marry a Canfield man. Only this time the man is Thomas, Peter’s older brother. Because Peter is dead. Or is he? No body had ever been found. And Sophie and Thomas have unfinished business—a love affair, barely begun, cut off abruptly all those years ago. One that this time Thomas is determined to see bloom. . . .FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Still the One by USA Today–bestselling author Michelle MajorShe left him at the altar but an unexpected reunion might be just the thing to set them on the path to forever!Only a distress call could summon Lainey Morgan back to the small hometown she had run from, leaving the man she adored standing at the altar. Nothing in the ten years since had erased the pain of losing the baby Ethan Daniels had been marrying her for. Still, he always had been the best veterinarian around—and the stray dog that had attached himself to her needed attention. Almost as badly as she did. The years had only made Ethan want Lainey more. Both of them had done some growing up. Maybe this time, forever could be within their grasp . . .