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    One Last Step {Free Ebook}

    November 21, 2025 /

    ONE LAST STEP (A Tara Mills Mystery—Book One) is the debut novel in a new FBI mystery series by debut author Sarah Sutton.Two hikers go missing along the Appalachian Trail, leaving only a bloodstained Read more [...]

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    November 15, 2025 /

    One mother. One missing child. A neighborhood on edge. When Chantel Thomas wakes up in a hospital bed, scared and disoriented, one truth hits home in her heart, her four-year-old daughter, Shanice, Read more [...]

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    November 15, 2025 /

    Some seasons of life feel heavier than others. There are days when the world is loud, our hearts feel tender, and the weight of what we’ve carried—grief, change, uncertainty, or simply the miles Read more [...]

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    November 14, 2025 /

    There’s just something magical about curling up with a good book during the holidays — especially when little ones are involved. Whether you’re reading by the glow of the Christmas tree, snuggled Read more [...]

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    November 13, 2025 /

    There’s just something magical about giving a book as a gift. Maybe it’s the promise of adventure tucked between the pages, or maybe it’s the way a good story feels like a warm hug you can revisit Read more [...]

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    Tips for Starting Your Book Collection

    November 12, 2025 /

    There’s something magical about holding a book in your hands—the weight, the smell of the pages, and the stories waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just starting your Read more [...]

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