From the foothills of Kentucky to the jungles of Vietnam, a farm girl finds herself playing a critical part in a horrible war. The Navy SEAL she is partnered with helps her unlock her deepest strengths and a moving love story unfolds against a backdrop of destruction in 1968. Follow the thrilling wartime adventures of these two soldiers and their battle buddies, then follow their journey home where even more challenges await. Laugh with them, cry with them, and be inspired as Penny and Buck take their One Shot At Love.

"One Shot at Forever is powerful, inspirational. . . This isn't merely a book about baseball. It's a book about heart." -- Jeff Pearlman, New York Times bestselling author of Boys Will Be Boys and The Bad Guys Won In 1971, a small-town high school baseball team from rural Illinois, playing with hand-me-down uniforms and peace signs on their hats, defied convention and the odds. Led by an English teacher with no coaching experience, the Macon Ironmen emerged from a field of 370 teams to represent the smallest school in Illinois history to make the state final, a distinction that still stands. There the Ironmen would play against a Chicago powerhouse in a dramatic game that would change their lives forever. In this gripping, cinematic narrative, Chris Ballard tells the story of the team and its coach, Lynn Sweet: a hippie, dreamer, and intellectual who arrived in Macon in 1966, bringing progressive ideas to a town stuck in the Eisenhower era. Beloved by students but not administration, Sweet reluctantly took over the ragtag team, intent on teaching the boys as much about life as baseball. Together they embarked on an improbable postseason run that buoyed a small town in desperate need of something to celebrate. Engaging and poignant, One Shot at Forever is a testament to the power of high school sports to shape the lives of those who play them, and it reminds us that there are few bonds more sacred than that among a coach, a team, and a town. "Macon's run at the title reminds us why sports matter and why sportswriting has such great power to inspire. . . [It's] one hell of a good story, and Ballard has written one hell of a good book." -- Jonathan Eig, Chicago Tribune

Nothing’s impossible when love is on the menu. In Peggy Jaeger’s luscious series, the only thing more tempting than a delicious meal is a truly delectable romance . . . Look for exclusive recipes in each book! Photographer Gemma Laine is looking for arresting faces on the streets of Manhattan when her camera captures something shocking—a triple murder. In that moment, she becomes a target for the mob—and a top priority for a very determined, breathtakingly handsome, FBI special agent. With deadlines to meet and photo shoots on her calendar, Gemma chafes at the idea of protection, but every moment she spends under his watchful eye is a temptation to lose herself in his muscular arms . . . With two of his men and one crucial witness dead, Special Agent Kyros Pappandreos can’t afford to be distracted. But Gemma is dazzling—and her connection to Kandy Laine’s high-profile cooking empire makes her an especially easy mark for some very bad people. Keeping her safe is much more pleasure than business, but as the heat between them starts to sizzle, Ky is set to investigate whether they have a shot at love . . .

Best friends. Rival teams. Unexpected romance for the holidays. When pro-hockey players Miles Robinson and Cole Ackerman hit the ice, their competition is fierce—but away from the rink, their friendship runs deeper than any rivalry. This holiday season, a canceled flight leaves Cole stranded with Miles during Christmas and Hanukkah, reigniting old feelings that both have kept buried for years. As laughter, memories, and the magic of the holidays bring them closer than ever, a Christmas Eve kiss changes everything. Can two best friends risk their hearts and take a shot at the love they’ve always wanted? This heartwarming Hockey Hearts holiday novella is packed competitive banter, sweet family moments, Lego gifts, baked goodies, and a sweet HEA.

Governor Sandra Murphy is rethinking the sanity of allowing her mother to talk her into considering becoming the democratic party’s choice for the presidential nominee. Sandra has enough to contend with after surviving a bomb attack, thanks to the brave border control agent working alongside the clever undercover FBI agent. Now she has to worry about a pesky reporter who seems to be everywhere scoping stories Sandra would prefer Wynter Holmes steer far away from. Wynter admires the charismatic governor. After all, she voted for the woman. But that doesn’t give Governor Murphy a free pass. A breaking story is what Wynter lives for, and she isn’t about to stop digging just because the engaging governor is attractive, single, and an out lesbian. Reporting for the famously biased, right-wing media conglomerate is not exactly making Wynter a friend of the enigmatic leader. Will repeated attempts on Governor Murphy’s life where Wynter might be collateral damage bring them closer together or tear them apart from what might be a perfect match?

Get stranded in Cascade Falls for a short time as a strong-hearted wildlife photographer meets her match in a rugged and guarded hunting guide... After a wild Anti-Valentine's Day party in a remote cabin outside of Cascade Falls, Lissa Beaudrie wakes up next to her best friend's ex with a storm raging beyond the frosted windows. A forbidden one-night stand is bad enough, but being stuck with the infuriating man is the absolute last way she wanted to spend a weekend—no matter how ruggedly handsome he is. At least his adorable hunting dog is good company. Oscar Jamieson has no interest in spoiled women, especially small-town royalty like Alissandra Beaudrie. But even he can't deny she's sexy as hell and after a few shots of Who Knows What his scales tend to tip in favor of pouty lips and an untamed spirit. Sober? It's going to be a long few days. It's too bad his traitor of a dog has completely fallen in love with her. As the weekend progresses and the storm shows no sign of slowing, they have no choice but to work together and find something in common, besides their undeniable attraction, to pass the time. In the end, it's up to their four-legged companion to help them let down their guards to see past their differences and realize that they share the same heart. A One Night Stand Romance Novella