Comedy

by L.K. Vernon

When retired CEO Kate Warner's best friend and president of Sunhaven HOA is brutally murdered, Kate can't resist investigating. What begins as a search for a killer soon uncovers affairs, contractor kickback schemes, bitter election grudges, and a neighborhood at war over replacing lush lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping. When another board member is murdered and the HOA president's home goes up in flames, Kate realizes someone will do anything to keep Sunhaven's secrets buried. In a race against time, Kate devises a desperate plan to unmask the killer - one that puts her squarely in the crosshairs of a ruthless murderer. Kate must outsmart a predator who's always one step ahead or risk becoming their next victim. DEATH BY HOA is a humorous mystery that proves murder doesn’t always lurk in dark alleys—sometimes it hides behind beautifully trimmed hedges, landscaping disputes, and the facade of friendly neighbors.

by joe7112

Charlie has never met a bad idea he didn't love. Max has never met one of Charlie's ideas he didn't fear. When the struggling **Penny Feaster** diner is in danger of losing everything, two lifelong best friends refuse to give up. Instead, they chase one outrageous idea after another—from bizarre inventions and disastrous recipes to a cookbook of kitchen catastrophes and a pancake big enough to make town history. Some plans fail spectacularly. Some succeed in ways they never expected. But with every setback, Charlie and Max discover that the greatest victories aren't measured in dollars. They're found in loyal friendships, a community that believes in you, and the courage to laugh when life doesn't go according to plan. **Laugh Out Broke** is a heartwarming comedy filled with unforgettable characters, hilarious mishaps, and the reminder that sometimes the richest people aren't the ones with the most money—they're the ones with the best stories to tell.

by Revdoug

Bald Knob is a town that runs on enthusiasm, questionable decisions, and an alarming tolerance for glitter. Maple Crossing is its opposite: tidy, orderly, clipboard‑driven, and deeply committed to municipal perfection. When the Regional Harmony Festival is announced, both towns see it as a chance to prove themselves — Bald Knob through chaotic charm, Maple Crossing through rigid organization. But Bald Knob’s preparations immediately spiral out of control. Their beloved but unbothered cat, Humphrey, is accidentally sworn in as mayor. Chickens form a marching brigade. Gnomes begin appearing in places no one remembers placing them. Jazz builds a glitter cannon. And the Bald Knob mayor — a man who has fallen off more floats than he’s stood on — tries desperately to keep the town from embarrassing itself. Maple Crossing, meanwhile, prepares with military precision. Clipboards multiply. Volunteers rehearse polite applause. The mayor, Linda Fairweather, is determined to show Bald Knob how a *real* town handles civic events. When the festival begins, everything collapses spectacularly. The Bald Knob mayor’s pants fall down mid‑parade thanks to rogue gnomes. A ceremonial pie hits him square in the face. He falls off his float. A glitter cannon misfires directly into Mayor Fairweather’s eyes, sending her stumbling face‑first into the lap of the pantsless Bald Knob mayor. Chickens stampede. Gnomes reorganize themselves ominously. The Circle Square cracks under the weight of chaos. In the aftermath, both towns attempt to rebuild — Bald Knob with enthusiasm and zero qualifications, Maple Crossing with horror and resignation. The repairs are messy, unprofessional, and involve a cement mixer incident that will never be spoken of again. Finally, at a joint press conference meant to restore order, the chickens and gnomes demand their own territory. Exhausted, humiliated, and out of options, both mayors negotiate a treaty: **one of the two towns will be ceded entirely to the chickens and gnomes, on the condition they never enter the other town again.** The chickens and gnomes choose Bald Knob. Maple Crossing returns to its peaceful, orderly life. Bald Knob embraces its new poultry‑gnome population with pride. Humphrey becomes their unofficial monarch. And once a year, the two mayors meet at the border, share coffee, and agree that the treaty was the smartest decision they ever made. The festival is never mentioned again. Except by Bald Knob, who celebrates it annually. With glitter.

by Sarah Bantu

**About the Story** What if the key to your survival was locked inside a secret, ancient bloodline?\ Spun from a fascinating true piece of Russian history and set against the brutal, breathtaking backdrop of the frozen north, *Daughter of the Falcon* blends gripping suspense with an unforgettable romance.\ For centuries, deep within the endless, snow covered forests, an elite and hidden clan of warriors lived by their own laws. They did not just survive the winter they ruled it, training lethal military falcons to hunt, fight, and protect secrets hidden from the world. Today, that fierce bloodline legacy is alive, but the isolation of the frozen north is cracking. A dangerous, unpredictable threat is closing in, forcing old secrets into the light and testing the loyalty of a clan that has never bowed to anyone.\ Filled with high stakes twists, deep betrayal, and a slow burn love story that burns hot against the bitter ice, this fiction novel proves that some family histories can never stay buried. Step into a harsh, beautiful world where danger hides in every shadow, trust is a luxury, and you never know what's going to happen next. Discover what happens when the frost bites deep, and the falcon finally takes flight.

by Blaze Fire

At a heated Chicago hospitality conference, passionate strategist Simone Beauviuex clashes with data-driven director Marco Rivera in a viral debate on heart versus profit. Their fiery banter ignites into one unforgettable night of raw chemistry—apple martinis, sharp wit, and promises made in the heat of the moment. But Marco slips away at dawn with a curt four-sentence note, returning to his stagnant relationship.   Months later, pregnant and determined to raise her baby alone, Simone returns to Miami. When she joins Herrera Visions as a senior strategist, she discovers Marco is her boss. The reunion upends everything: Marco is stunned to learn he’s about to become a father and is ready to step up, but his ex Amanda isn’t ready to let go. As professional boundaries blur and family drama explodes (loud Caribbean-American cookouts, protective relatives, and unsolicited advice included), Marco must prove he’s done running.   Through nursery builds, glucose tests, Sunday dinners, and an emergency C-section, Simone and Marco navigate co-parenting, lingering sparks, and the messy reality of turning one night into forever. With their baby at the center, they learn that the best plans are the ones rewritten by love.   A steamy, heartfelt contemporary romance packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, surprise pregnancy, workplace complications, and the irresistible pull of found family. Perfect for fans of emotional second chances and strong-willed heroines who get their happily ever after—on their own terms.

by JCB

by T Rolan

TOO FAR TO WALK.TOO SMART TO QUIT. Siul just wanted to egg an old lady in Brooklyn. Instead, he ends up on a starship 2.5 million light-years from Earth. Chazlyn just wanted to avoid people. Now, she's the second-in-command of an Earth-based international crew of twenty. Twenty children with three things in common: They are all eleven years old. They are all on the Autism Spectrum. They are the only ones who can see the broken pattern. Recruited by an Al named Protocol, Team Twenty (T-20) has been brought to the Andromeda Galaxy for a mission that shouldn't exist: navigate the Möbius Loop while avoiding the Vessel Protection and Interception Force. But the police aren't the only threat. Orbiting the massive planet Big Papa, the crew must survive static-charged aliens, sentient floating turnips, Mr. Jiggles, enemies that won't die, and a glitch in reality that suggests their whole mission might be a lie. Armed with gravitic nanites, hyper-focused genius, and a penchant for chaos, T-20 must master the Pattern to survive. Because out here in the void, being different isn't a disability-it's a superpower.Welcome to the Cutlass. Don't forget to feed the cat.

by Michelle Luise

Shana is on a mission to become a famous Christmas squirrel, so she can eat all the hazelnut Christmas cupcakes she desires. But when she discovers she's not actually a squirrel, her dream is in jeopardy. A joyful holiday adventure about identity, belonging, and the magic of embracing who you are meant to be. I love reading the reviews! They mean so much to me!

by Arin Lee Kambitsis

by Dan Carlo

His life is a total mess; hers isn’t. He’s never once been accused of overachieving and she doesn’t date losers. So when a potentially life-changing promotion is dumped on his lap, it appears his laid-back snow bumming days might be over, that is if he wants to prove he’s serious about her. *It might help if everyone would just be honest, but that doesn’t seem to be the theme here*. Can Winston Mac change his ways before it’s too late? Before Erica is swept off her feet by country music’s hottest badboy at the most exclusive mountain party known to man? Will his old college rival spoil all the fun by setting him up and stealing the promotion out from under him? Will a knockout Norwegian supermodel show up just to test him in ways he didn’t think possible? *Love-triangle, anyone?* Or will his people-pleasing ways, ADHD and debilitating caffeine addiction get the better of him, forcing him to accept his role as a world-class loser? *Anything can happen in a ski town.*

by Lisa Troy

On a fictional Greek island, Anastasia Livanitis solves murders and other crimes with her ghostly sidekicks, and her journalist best friend, Nikos.

by Fred Koehler

Miriam Lockhart never believed in faeries—until they killed her. Now trapped in the faerie realm as a wandering spirit (and none too happy about it), Miriam must discover her unfinished business or remain a ghost forever. Her only guide is a Death Raven named Lucky I-Ain’t-You, whose record of escorting souls to the Great Beyond stands at, well, zero.\ \ Along the way, she'll meet a dastardly collection of magical misfits including a sasquatch assassin, a goblin snitch, and the murderous Faerie Godfather. \ \ If you like dark humor and genuine heart, you'll enjoy this funny, haunting fantasy.