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After being fired from the library, 68-year-old Jim Butterfield decides to retire and move to Oceanview Cove to fulfill his late wife's dream of living near the ocean. But Jim never expects that he will end up in the center of a murder mystery instead of reading about one. On the second day after coming to the town, his neighbor is found dead, and Jim becomes the prime suspect. Together with Ginger, a cat with extraordinary sarcastic abilities, Jim must untangle a web of secrets and lies hidden behind Oceanview Cove's colorful facade to clear his name.

WorldCares scientist Tess Dagomba is always prepared for danger while touring Namibia, Africa. So, she wasn't even that surprised when she found herself in need of an emergency rescue. But when her rescuer turned out to be her first love, the man whose heart she shattered two decades ago… well, nothing could've prepared her for that…

Sex. Money. Murder. Drama. Housewives… And homeless animals! All run amok in the affluent suburb of New Wellington! Tish McLean has been left high and dry, both financially and emotionally, by Brian, her husband of over 20 years. To make matters worse, Brian is about to marry the social chameleon Susan, Tish's one close unattached friend. As Tish struggles to realize her dream of opening a shelter for homeless animals—and her love with a very married veterinarian who has big problems of his own—she strips away the cubic zirconium studded underbelly of country club society.

From the dog who interviews potential owners to the cat who writes Yelp reviews about her human, this hilarious and heartwarming flash fiction collection celebrates the glorious mess of life with adopted pets. Whether it’s a puppy submitting a resume ("Skills: Professional Cuddler, Amateur Sock Thief") or a shelter cat staging a protest for better treats, these 100 bite-sized stories are packed with love, laughter, and heart-tugging surprises—plus one powerful truth: adopting a pet might just be the best decision you ever make (even if they chew the evidence).

Welcome to the bubbly, bold, and brilliantly polite world of Beverly Blowfish, where puff and poise live side by side and the most powerful crown isn’t made of pearls—it’s built from kindness. From the muddy beginnings of a shy, squeaky guppy to the sparkling depths of queenly elegance, Beverly’s journey is filled with fashion flops, underwater misadventures, and heartwarming moments of self-discovery. Whether refereeing a school argument, hosting a tea party for the sea’s misfits, or standing up to reef-wide gossip, Beverly proves again and again that true SoFISHtication means ...

Some people find themselves by running away. David found himself by drifting into the swamp. Tired of being the family scapegoat and worn thin by a lifetime of put-downs, David sets off into the depths of the southern swamp to be alone—only to discover he's never been more seen than by a stray dog who refuses to leave his side. What begins as an escape becomes an awakening as David and Buddy, his new four-legged companion, weather storms, uncover forgotten trails, and learn the rhythms of the wild bayou.