When Shay Zucconi's step-grandmother died, she left Shay a tulip farm-under two conditions. First, Shay has to move home to the small town of Friendship, Rhode Island. Second-and most problematic since her fiancé just called off the wedding-Shay must be married within one year. Marriage is the last thing in the world Shay wants but she'll do anything to save the only real home she's ever known. Noah Barden loved Shay Zucconi back in high school. Not that he ever told her. He was too shy, too awkward, too painfully uncool to ask out the beautiful, popular girl. A lifetime later, Noah is a single dad to his niece and has his hands full running the family business. That old crush is the farthest thing from his mind. Until Shay returns to their hometown and turns his life upside down. CW/TW: absentee parent(s), brief mention of parent death, brief mention of parent chronic illness, mention of incarceration, mention of temporary foster care placement, reference to teenage teasing/bullying (not detailed, not explicit), brief incidence of fat-shaming, living with a neurodivergent child

What’s Your Jam? By: Tom Maglish Every Saturday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Jam Lady sets up her farmer’s market stall with an array of homemade jams. This simple act of making and selling jam has more impact on the lives of her customers than the Jam Lady could ever imagine. In What’s Your Jam?, each chapter highlights a unique flavor and how that jam has impacted the lives of those who bought it. The stories are written to make you smile, laugh, and feel happy. Most importantly, once you read the book, you will think about how we can impact each other in a positive way, even when we don’t realize it.