Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15

Ember had one job: Minding Toby. Now he’s gone. Life hasn’t been great for thirteen-year-old Ember. Her mom barely notices her, her dad’s visits are awkward, and school is a daily battle with a tiresome bully. Her big sister just left home for college, and now her dad has a new girlfriend! What’s next? Pet-sitting Toby, the sweet, goofy mutt next door, is the only part of Ember’s life that feels simple and safe. Until everything falls apart. First, Toby’s owner lands in the hospital. Then Toby disappears. As Ember searches for the missing dog, she uncovers family secrets, makes new friends, and discovers new strength in herself. Because finding Toby isn’t just about bringing him home. It’s about finding her own place in a changing world. Heartfelt, hopeful, and full of surprises, this middle-grade novel is perfect for readers who believe that sometimes the smallest companions lead to the...

Genres: Children's fiction, Mystery, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15

Matt is the new kid - again. And fighting with two jerks in the cafeteria line was not the best way to start off in his new school. But he's made some friends as well as enemies. First there's Gina who sits beside him in photography class. She's full of surprising information. Then there's Rob, who shares Matt's interest in snakes. Rob's new swimming pool, which is still under construction, holds the promise of fun for the coming summer. And the historical artifacts discovered on Rob's property during excavation - some tools used over two hundred years ago in the construction of nearby Fort Hawkins - make a great subject for Matt's latest photography assignment. But when the artifacts go missing, suspicion is thrown on Matt. Will the photos he took hold the key to discovering the culprit and recovering the stolen items?

Genres: Magical Realism, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Birdie and Martin return from the afterlife to haunt their beloved house on Fairlawn Street, only to find their son Sam trying to sell it and settle the estate. Dee, the sweet young love of Sam's life, offers to help stage it, but her unexpected pregnancy - and the rising cost of Sam's apartment - leave them with one choice: move into the haunted house. With a psychic sister, a seance-gone-awry, and a meddling ex-girlfriend, Peace Lilies is a heartwarming story of love and second chances exploring the bonds of family and the crazy notion that life might ever go according to plan.

Genres: Children's fiction, Magical Realism, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15

What do you get when you mix a chef, a rival café, and a murder? A mystery with a delicious twist! The death of James Templeton Brockley the third is bad news – and not just for Brockley! Mugsy’s Café is struggling. A new place in town has been gobbling up customers faster than you can say "cappuccino." But is it the new café, or are Porkington’s tired old recipes the problem? Porkington’s timely invitation to cook for Mr. Brockley and “The Guild” might just keep Mugsy’s afloat. And maybe the famous Chef Lorenzo will help him fine-tune his recipes. Or maybe not! When Brockley is found dead under suspicious circumstances before the dinner can even take place, Porkington must sift through the mélange of suspects for clues to the crime. He’s a better cook than detective, but he’s determined to solve the mystery. After all, Mugsy’s Café is at...

Genres: Children's fiction, Mystery, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15

Calypso and Abbey are back with Charles the ghost for another exciting adventure, just in time for Halloween. Charles wants to find the jar full of coins he and his friend Tom buried at the Gilbert Farm a century ago. But the school drama club is using the place for a haunted house, and after Halloween new owners will take over the farm. When Calypso and Abbey can’t find the coins, there’s only one option left – take Charles with them to help with the hunt. But how can they transport a ghost? And what if they’re not the only ones searching for the coins? Don’t miss this exciting sequel to Haunted Holiday: a Christmas Cookie Ghost Story

Genres: Children's fiction, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15

From the award-winning author of "Porkington Hamm" comes a scrumptiously satisfying holiday tale – "Christmas Hamm". Christmas? Humbug! Porkington wants to get into the holiday spirit, but the Scrooge in him is winning out. Work is hectic, decorating is a waste of time, and shopping is just no fun. The holiday season is a great big pain. He tries to give it a go for his friend's sake, but he can’t get anything right. And when Porkington discovers the dark side of the season, his jolly holiday dreams come to a screeching halt. How can he be merry when other people’s lives are anything but? Will Porkington find a way to have a happy holiday? Or will he just spoil Christmas for everyone else?

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15

Porkington needs extra cash. He wants to leave the winter weather behind. When he discovers an old treasure map – and is offered a free plane ticket to New Mexico – his search for gold in the sunny Southwest begins. But out in the wilderness, you're just a part of the food chain. Porkington doesn’t trust the mysterious One-Eyed Jack. And did someone mention snakes? With all the danger the high desert holds, will Porkington make it home alive? Hit the trail with Porkington Hamm and Duncan the donkey in "Porkington Hamm and the Lost Gold," book 4 in Porkington’s World.

Genres: Children's fiction, Magical Realism, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15

Everything changes for Bonny when her ‘uncles’ leave town. She has a new job, a new school, and a new dream: to play with the school orchestra in the summer concert. But there are some who think she doesn’t belong – and it’s not just the kids! Porkington and Swinson know how tough life can be, especially when you start life as a piglet. They want Bonny to fit in. Bonny wants to be interesting instead of just weird. She wants her ‘uncles’ to stop telling her what to do. Most of all, she wants to be independent. When her ‘uncles’ head west for the summer, Bonny gets what she wants. Her job at Mugsy’s will be a cinch, and she’s sure she’ll meet interesting people at City School for the Arts. Once there, she makes a discovery and a new dream captures her imagination. But Bonny’s new job isn’t...

Genres: Mystery, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

It's beginning to look like Christmas in Chinkapin, but Laurie has her mind on an early-spring wedding - if only she and Chase can set a date, find rings, and agree on the reception. And after blowing her budget on a Christmas present for Chase, she can't afford a wedding dress! Was her idea for the perfect gift a mistake? Normally friend Mary is full of advice, but this time she's letting Laurie sink or swim. Meanwhile, Laurie and Chase are excited about the old house they've found near the Coffee Pot café. It gets more exciting when Laurie discovers a mysterious box in a secret compartment. Now all she needs is the key, and keys are turning up everywhere. Another mystery Laurie wants to solve is why Evelyn thinks she can boss everyone around at the thrift shop. Maybe she has stronger ties to the Treasure Chest and St....

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Magical Realism
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15

Someone wants Swinson fired. Someone else wants his brother dead. And Swinson will risk anything to save him. When Swinson moves to the city for a new job, Porkington does his best to help his friend settle in. Things would be great, except for Swinson’s vicious co-worker. Meanwhile, Porkington struggles to overcome memories of Rainbow Acres. Then Ray takes him and Swinson on an adventure and shows them what a real vacation is like. But it’s there that Porkington learns Swinson’s secret: he left a brother behind, and his brother is no longer safe. Now Swinson and Porkington must embark on another adventure, and this time it’s a matter of life and death.

Genres: Mystery, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Welcome back to Chinkapin, Georgia, where Laurie and Chase are living happily ever after - or are they? He's awfully busy with work, and Laurie's either out with her friend Mary or chasing down another freelance article for the "Journal." Will they ever get engaged? Laurie tells Chase there's no need to be jealous when he sees her around town with the owner of a new bookstore. But considering what Chase's last wife put him through, it's no wonder he has trust issues. And Laurie learns that ex-husbands cast long shadows. She can't take her own advice when she finds out about Chase's secret meetings with a strange woman. Meanwhile, you'll never guess what turns up at the Treasure Chest thrift shop this time. Is it worth a fortune? Or worthless? Laurie is determined to find out. She still enjoys working at the shop, but a couple of the volunteers...

Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Magical Realism
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11, 12-15

Life is not easy when you look one way on the outside and feel another way on the inside. But that's the way it is for Porkington Hamm after he gets a dose of Doctor Morty's experimental stem cell serum. Thinking, feeling, and (mostly) looking human, Porkington makes friends, develops his culinary talents, and explores the city. He loves the library, the farmers market, and the local cafe. And he's at his best when he forgets about himself and concentrates on helping others. But people don’t always treat him nicely. Some are afraid, and others are just plain mean. Someone mysterious is stalking Porkington, and when his best friend Tom leaves town she makes her move. Is it the same person who caused trouble for Doctor Morty at the university? Will her “therapy” turn Porkington back into an ordinary pig?

Genres: Mystery, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Welcome to the small town of Chinkapin, Georgia, where newly-divorced Laurie Lanton is starting her new life in a warmer climate. To keep her mind off her ex, Laurie joins Mary and the other volunteers at the Treasure Chest, a charity thrift shop run by "St. Mark's Across from the Tasty Chick." Anything can happen at the Treasure Chest - and does. Two robberies, a leaky roof, and an invasion of mice give Laurie plenty to think about. But a couple of new men have also caught her attention. Chase, the interesting and talented new member of St. Mark's choir, sure is easy to be with, but there's something in his past no one wants to talk about. And just when things are heating up between Chase and Laurie, she overhears something that throws their relationship into doubt. Jeff, the charming painting instructor at the local arts center, seems to...

Genres: Children's fiction, Mystery, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

Calypso loves the house on Grimsly Road where she lives with the two mamas. She doesn't even mind that a ghost lives there too - until he ruins their holiday cookie party. Doesn't he like holidays? or parties? or cookies? Calypso hunts for answers, and clues turn up in unexpected places - like the local library, and the cemetery. With help from her new friend Abbey, Calypso is determined to solve the mystery. But time is running out, and it's almost Christmas. Will the ghost ruin their next party?