Katies Surprise is the story of a young woman confronted by rejection stemming from racism. As a result, she is forced to make a life-altering choice. Bitterness, which feeds the fires of prejudice, is the by-product. An unexpected change in her life not only challenges her own wounds but also offers insight into the pain of others. In the midst of all the mangled relationships, Katie is confronted with questions. Can love build bridges? Does it trump hate? Is it stronger than the grave? The answers house Katies surprises.

Bella is turning one, and excited about her first party. She is in for a big surprise when she opens her last present and finds something very special inside!

Early one morning, James and his mischievous dog, Teddy, wake up to a surprise...Mom planned an adventure for them! James and Teddy's anticipation builds as they wonder about the possibilities. But where are they going? Teddy learns the unknown can be better than what he could imagine, especially with James by his side.

The Cupcake Club comes to Katie’s defense when a surprise at school leads to unfair gossip. When Katie’s mom says it’s time for Katie to meet her new boyfriend, Katie is excited and nervous. She thinks she’s prepared, but she’s shocked instead. Her mom’s boyfriend is Jeff Green—as in Mr. Green, a math teacher in her grade! Katie tries to act as normal as possible, but when mean girl Olivia finds out, she tells everyone that Katie is getting special treatment because her mom is dating a teacher. How can Katie stop Olivia and deal with all the new events in her life? It’s the Cupcake Club to the rescue, as Katie’s friends come to her defense, including an unexpected ally.

Gregory’s Surprise By: Katie Nordman Gregory the Koala is looking for his friends. But no one is home! Eager to find his friends, Gregory is even willing to skip his noon nap (and his mid-afternoon nap and his afternoon nap) to search for them. Still Gregory cannot find his friends. He tries one last place – and gets a big surprise! With engaging characters, word repetition, and bright and bold illustrations, Gregory's Surprise is a fun and warm-hearted story for a new reader.

Seeking peace while he decides between prestigious job offers, burned-out lawyer Matt Powell rents his boyhood vacation home at the Jersey shore on a nostalgic whim. However, discovering the lovely widow next door is his childhood best friend, Katie Vanburen, complicates everything. His old love for her hits hard, but this time around his feelings are anything but innocent. It’s decision time: the high-profile career he’s earned—or a life he never dreamed possible loving his girl next door. Twenty years ago, Matt broke Katie's teenaged heart when he vanished from her life after his parents’ divorce. She grew up, buried her childish dreams, and moved on. New dreams shattered with her unfaithful husband’s death, but now she’s a successful website designer and owns her beloved shore house. She’s delighted to renew their friendship, but unready to trust her heart again—even if Matt's kisses tempt her beyond reason. But can her cracking defenses hold when Matt argues his case for love so eloquently, in bed and out?