Home is a safe place. It's filled with people I love. But what happens when you don't have a home? Author Laurel Houck explores home in her new release SEARCHING FOR HOME. This book is an important read- life changing. 

SEARCHING FOR HOME is available now in ebook and print. It tells the tale of a homeless woman who has fallen on hard times after dealing with an addiction. Most of America is only one month away from being homeless. A large expense can send families from their home. 

While SEARCHING FOR HOME has a gritty reality, it also has a wonderful message of hope and faith as GOD is present in the heroine's life as she fights for her very soul. Don't miss this life-changing book.

Blurb:
Life on the streets is hard but it’s deadly when a young woman battles addiction…

Where is home…when you’re homeless?  

Selah gets through life using lies, sex, and faux concern as a veneer to forget the past and to achieve personal gain. She barely tolerates her job bringing medicine to the streets. Will is the only man who has refused her body. She resents that his God stands between them.

Will pastors the homeless no matter who or where they are. He conceals a past that is anything but pure. His biggest temptation is his love for Selah. But he refuses to compromise his faith.

When Selah’s deceased husband appears to her—more dangerous in death than in life—the careful control she has used to cope slips away. Evil takes control as she falls far from the life she had carefully planned. And then farther still.

Selah must make a radical choice as an epic spiritual battle rages. Because she has finally found a love worth protecting at all costs.

Is there redemption at the intersection of brutal reality and saving grace?
 
Searching For Home is a gripping and too-real tale of love, addiction, and redemption; written by the one woman, Laurel Houck, who has championed salvation for hundreds of people. This amazing tale will have you brushing tears from your cheeks and will show you a hidden world our eyes have skipped over as we travel through big cities and small. Fans of realistic fiction like Ruby (Between the Cracks, #1) by P.D. Workman and Broke(n) by S.T. Jones will love Searching for Home.
 
All proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit homeless outreach, Light In My City,
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EXCERPT
I don’t give a crap about your name came to Selah’s mind, but she managed a smile. “God help me, that’s why I asked. But you don’t have to tell me.”

He shrugged and pulled up one sleeve to display a crude tattoo of a wrench. “Torque.” After surveying her for a moment he added, “Do you always ask God to help you? And does he?”

“Just a figure of speech. No real meaning. I always refer God questions to the pastor over there.” She gestured toward Will; his arms loaded with a stack of take-out boxes he added to a pile already on a bench beside his SUV. “Let’s get you something to eat.”

“Cool.” Torque touched Selah’s hand. “Thanks.

Selah pulled back from him.

“Oh, got it. No touching.”

“It’s just…” Selah reached out and clasped his hand with a firm grasp.

Her palm tingled, a mixture of fire and ice that shot tremors up her arm. She wanted to let go but she couldn’t. Her eyes focused on his fingernails, encrusted with dirt and grease, red lesions on his knuckles—scabies perhaps—and frayed cuffs of a flannel shirt peeking out from under the sleeves of a dirty brown Carhartt jacket.

The sight, familiar. The feeling, unknown. Electric. But not sexual. How was that even possible?

Torque let go first. “I’m hungry.”

“Oh. Of course. Follow me.” They walked together toward the packaged meals. “How old are you?”

“Want to guess?” Torque stopped and gestured up and down his six-plus feet.

Selah figured he wouldn’t be honest, but took a shot. “Eighteen?”

“Close enough.”

Which meant he might be younger and not want to get involved with juvenile agencies. In spite of his strength and appearance, he didn’t seem all that ready for street life. “Maybe we can get you connected to some people. Help you find your way home.”

About the Author:
Laurel has traveled the road of writing since, at the age of six, she penciled her first book, Crawls the Caterpillar. With stops along the way for newspaper and magazine articles, she has published two Young Adult paranormal romance novels and one Christian Devotional of original poetry. She loves complex characters and intricate plots that mesh into multifaceted books, often melding romance, mystery, adventure, history, and the reality of today’s society.

Along with advocacy for the homeless, her foreign travels--often to provide medical care in the most remote regions of the world--and her belief in relationship as foundational, underscore her writing process. That, and a lot of Kenyan tea.
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When not deep into a project, Laurel hangs out with family and friends, reads, volunteers, and hikes with her Cavachon puppy, Lucy. And she just happens to be the biggest fan ever of chocolate milkshakes. And hugs.
 
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Isobel Reed's books are so fun to read. The covers are hawt but the best part is the sassy dialogue. I love how her characters interact. They simply combust on the page! COP-OFF is the second book in her Love Burs series and is just as fun as the first (Toasted). COP-OFF features the best friend from Toasted and the police man who hangs out with the hunky firemen. This time, the policeman has his hands full with the feisty heroine who won't back down! She's giving him as good as she gets. Their interchanges are smoking!

Best of all, COP-OFF is now available in Ebook and print. You can grab a copy tonight and snuggle up with the hunky policeman! There's nothing better!

Blurb:
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Return to Woodvalley Pines…where a sexy police officer comes across one troublemaker that he’s determined to pin down.

Cat is looking to snag herself a cowboy. After all, what else is there to do in the small town of Woodvalley Pines. And after the year she’s had, she deserves to treat herself. There’s only one problem. Cody freaking McBride. The devil himself. And the bane of her existence. It’s bad enough she has to look at his smug face most days, but now he’s made it his mission to meddle in her love life. Which means only one thing, it’s about to get ugly.

Single dad and local cop Cody thought he was done with love. He was content in his routine. Work, eat, sleep, repeat. But then Cat shows up in town. Lighting fires wherever she goes and hurling insults his way while she’s doing it. He actually finds himself enjoying fighting with the little she-devil, it’s the most alive he’s felt in years.

Woodvalley Pines is about to witness the ultimate showdown. Where clothes aren’t the only things getting torn to shreds.

Cop-Off is set in a small town filled with sassy heroines, hunky heroes, and busybodies who can’t help but share their two cents. Fans of Any Man of Mine by Rachel Gibson and Worth the Risk by Jamie Beck will love Isobel Reed’s steamy, snarky romance!

EXCERPT:
​The moment her heels hit the asphalt, she was in his face, her rage pretty damn apparent. “What the hell do you think you’re doing, Cody? This is not cool. Not f**king cool at all.”
 
“You want the truth?” He took a cautious step closer.
 
“No, f**king lie to me. Of course I want the truth, you idiot.” He had to hide his smile as he watched her eyes roll.
 
Letting the still air wrap around them both, Cody thought about how honest to be. There was no point in lying anymore. Not to himself and not to her. He wouldn’t be here right now if he hadn’t already made a decision.
 
So, what are you waiting for?
 
Inching closer, he didn’t miss Cat’s sharp inhale. Or her pupils dilate. “The idea of you with another man makes me want to burn the goddamn world down.”
 
She wasn’t good at hiding her feelings. That was obvious. So was the moment she visibly softened. The truth was working. Which was a good thing because that was all he had. When she didn’t reply, he kept going.
 
“I want you. And I think you want me too. Go on … try and tell me you don’t feel it. Tell me you don’t feel this?” His hand gestured back and forth between them.
 
He could see her struggling. Her inner voice was probably giving her just as much sh*t as his was. So, he gave her time. Using his own to drink in the view. She was a sight for sore eyes. Tight black satin dress, sky-high heels and her beautiful long black hair curled to perfection. And when those sapphire eyes eventually met him again, he had to swallow down the lump in his throat.
 
“Fine. But just because I feel it doesn’t mean anything is gonna happen. Or should happen. Come on, Cody, be real. How would it even work? I mean, we can’t even have a conversation without ripping into each other.”
 
Her voice was saying one thing, but her body was saying something else entirely. She’d entered his space, what was left of it, and tilted her head back. Aligning their mouths and staring straight into his soul.
 
“Have you ever thought that maybe the reason we’re ripping into each other so much is really because we aren’t allowing ourselves to do the one thing we both really want?” 
 
“Which is?” She had the audacity to raise an eyebrow.
 
Cody’s voice was thicker this time as his fingers pushed into her hair and held her in place. “I don’t know about you, sweetheart, but the only thing I want to be ripping –” he made sure their gazes were locked, “—is that sexy f**king dress.”
 
He felt the tremble. He also felt her spine snap up in denial. “Maybe you’re just a dick Cody, ever think of that? Maybe that’s why I rip into you, ‘cos you drive me freaking crazy.”
 
She didn’t try to move. To release herself from his grip. She just stayed right there with him.
 
“There’s more than one way to drive you crazy, kitten. Want me to show you what else I can do?”
 
This was his chance. Her eyes had already darkened, and her chest was rising faster. He needed to show her. Remind her of just how good they were. His free hand went to her hip and he hauled her against him. His mouth hovered over hers, seeking permission as he looked deep into dark blue spheres.
 
“This isn’t a good idea,” she whispered.
 
“Tell me to stop.” 

About the Author:
Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband, her son, and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she's not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.
 
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Cole and Rose had their whole lives planned out but as their wedding approaches, Rose questions what she believed to be true.

Have you ever walked away from a job or relationship? I have. It wasn't a shock to me but for many of my family, it was. They didn't see it coming. Who do you share your thoughts with? It wasn't my family. So when I walked away... they were surprised.

CHASING LOVE is the final book in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy but can be read as a standalone. You will enjoy the relationship between Cole and Rose as well as their families. Julie Navickas is an award winning and best selling author and her books are similar to the Hallmark movies. There's romance, some silliness and a whole lot of love!

CHASING LOVE releases Nov. 19th. Don't Miss this book!

Blurb:
Sometimes when the right man finds the right woman, things still aren’t quite right. Can a piece of paper fix it, or ruin it?

When Cole Johnson was eight years old, he married Rose Prescott. Never mind that the aisle was made of holiday table runners, she wore an old lace curtain, and her brother performed the ceremony in a musty basement.

Twenty-four years later, Cole is more in love than ever and ready to wed Rose for real. This time, it’ll be at an exquisite wedding venue and the minister will know how to read. But that’s not all. He wants to give Rose the life he’s always dreamed of: a big house with a picket fence, twin boys, a family dog, and a rock-solid 401K. 

But Rose doesn’t seem to want any of it—not even a little. Because it’s not at all the future she covets. In fact, it’s the exact opposite. The thought of a hefty mortgage payment and a mini-van full of children isn’t just suffocating… it’s insufferable.

As the wedding approaches, Cole grows uneasy and can’t help but feel like Rose is hiding something. Despite his suspicions, the day of their wedding arrives without a hitch. The question is, how will the day end? 
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Pick up your copy of Chasing Love, the epic conclusion to the Clumsy Little Hearts trilogy. While each story can be read as a standalone, common characters are woven throughout each book. Julie Navickas’ stories leave no shortage of heart-stopping plot twists, competing emotions, and soul-crushing decisions. Get your copy today!

About the Author:
Julie Navickas is a best-selling author of contemporary romance with Inkspell Publishing. She is known for her keen ability to tell heart-wrenching, second-chance love stories through relatable characters with humility, humor, and heroism. Her Trading Heartbeats trilogy is the recipient of a Literary Global Book Award and three first-place wins with the BookFest in the contemporary romance category. Her debut trilogy has also earned two finalist designations with the American Writing Awards and a Clarion Award. Julie is an award-winning university instructor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University and works in corporate communications at COUNTRY Financial. She has earned master’s degrees in both organizational communication and English studies, as well as a bachelor’s degree in public relations.
 
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I'm a beach girl. I love to sit and watch the waves and have dreamed of a hot hunky guy coming along to sweep me off my feet. Author Jennifer Raines' latest romance features a hot architect who isn't afraid to steal a property out from under his father's watchful eyes!

The heroine Anna is confident and beautiful. She has sass and charm. Basically she's the type of person, I would like to be. And when she sees our Architect hero in action, she falls for him but demands that he gives her a commitment... certainly more than just a good time.

These two come together with a plan to get what they want but love has a way of turning up, even when you aren't looking for it. Jennifer's stories are about family and love. BETRAYAL sets readers aflame as Anna and Hunter sizzle on the pages. Out now in Ebook and Print, BETRAYAL will be your new favorite escape!

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Blurb:
They are wary of trusting, but … passion has its own rules.

Marketing manager, ANNA TURNER promised reliable, affordable childcare to co-workers under pressure. Proud of negotiating the perfect lease for her employer, a hostile takeover of the building steals her ideal premises.

Architect and property-developer, HUNTER THOMPSON, smells betrayal on his father’s breath. An old pattern, but this time his old man plans a hostile takeover of a building owned by the family who raised Hunter as a second son. Hunter out-manoeuvres his father, buying the building himself.

Attending an industry cocktail party, Anna hears Hunter say her magic word, “architect”. Revealing her ideal childcare centre plan to him, Anna discovers Hunter tore up her precious lease. Anna is breathtaking in her rage. Intrigued, Hunter offers a new lease, with the opportunity to work together.

Hunter can’t risk long term. Anna doesn’t do hook-ups—ever. Hidden within their whirlwind romance and growing trust, secrets resurface with devastating consequences. Anna’s mantra—‘I share myself, you share yourself, if you want to get into my bed’—may not survive.
 
Wary strangers find passion on a shared project, until secrets from their past ambush them. Fans of Grace Burrowes stories where love conquers loneliness and fear, will fall for Jennifer Raines’s heartwarming romances.

EXCERPT:
Hunter’s whiskey arrived. “Thanks. I’ll settle up now.” Hunter added a generous tip because someone deserved to finish the night happy.

Staring into the single malt for endless seconds, he let the peat smoke tease his nostrils. Peat, fruit sherry with a hint of vanilla.

Spontaneous combustion was a serious hazard around Anna Turner. The flame-red dress had marked her out as a risk-taker in a room full of pastels and black and white. The way she was poured into it had given his libido, which he’d feared was on life-support, a sharp jolt. Well-defined curves, legs stretching forever, and a sizzle burning clear across the room. When he’d agreed to accompany Casildo, whom he’d abandoned without a word, to the cocktail party, a mindless tumble with someone of a like-mind hadn’t been on his radar. Anna Turner had tempted him, until he’d worked out the word unavailable should have been tattooed across her forehead. Still, he’d been drawn to her, and until he’d told her his name, she’d been interested too. Irrelevant now.
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Swallowing the amber liquid in three gulps, he welcomed the explosion of salt-and-pepper smoke at the back of his mouth. Sacrilege to gulp such a fine drop. The same might be said of Anna Turner. He didn’t regret the buy, but starting tomorrow, he’d work out how to deal with Ms. Collateral Damage.
 

About the Author:
Australian Jennifer Raines writes contemporary romances set mainly, but not exclusively, in Australia – think Malta, Finland, New Zealand or ? A dreamer and an optimist, her stories are a delicious cocktail of mutual respect, passion and loyalty because she still believes in happily-ever-afters.

Jennifer fell in love with romance as a teenager. Starting with historical romance. Everything in the school library and then a treasured collection of Georgette Heyer, hard copies, paperbacks and ebooks. Comfort food, she calls them, like Vegemite toast, for those times when she feels low. Her library of comfort food has grown over the years but Georgette Heyer was an early star, under the blankets after lights out using a torch.
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Jennifer is a member of Romance Writers of Australia. Three times a finalist in the Emerald competition, including in 2017 (Common Cause, renamed Lela’s Choice), 2018 (Taylor’s Law) and 2022 (Quinn, by Design – Choosing Family Book 2). She’s a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand, winning the Pacific Hearts competition twice, including in 2019 with Grace Under Fire, the sequel to Taylor’s Law. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America and has been a finalist in chapter competitions in 2019, 2020 and 2021 (Taylor’s Law). Jennifer won the contemporary romance section in the 2020 Orange Rose Contest for Planting Hope and was second overall. Jennifer values competitions for the constructive, honest, not always comfortable feedback they provide.

In 2023 Jennifer placed second in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Best First Book with Taylor’s Law.

Jennifer loves those days when words flow and the joy of writing makes the hard slog worthwhile. She’s always made up stories about strangers in the street, in a café or strolling through an airport terminal; finding inspiration in snippets of conversations, news items and the sheer puzzle of human interactions.

Jennifer lives in inner-city Sydney, Australia, with the requisite number of partners (1) and animals (2). Her desk overlooks a park which nourishes her soul when she raises her head from her keyboard. She gets some of her best ideas during long yin yoga poses or walking—including around the block. While Jennifer adores historical romance, she chose to write contemporary because she thought (wrongly) it needed less research while she was holding down a full-time job.

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