Stay or go… nine stories set in historic DeadwoodA Chord of Destiny by A. L. LongWhen country music sensation Sage Grayson's bus breaks down an hour our of Deadwood, he finds more than just a place to stretch his legs. That unfortunate stop turns out to be the best thing to happen to him.The House Always Wins by Ann SchreiberSet against a town built on risk and reinvention, traveling nurse Brooke must decide whether opening her heart to a powerful businessman is worth the gamble—especially when a jealous physician begins to interfere—because in Deadwood, the house always wins.Return to Deadwood by Charles Lemar BrownTwo days out of Deadwood, Jack only wants to find a place to ranch and the beautiful woman with whom is traveling. But when Violet is seriously wounded, all that changes. He's not welcome in Deadwood, but that's where the closest doctor resides. Will Violet survive?A Real Trooper by Jessa AaronsEven though I'm no longer an FBI agent, I jump on my bike and head to Deadwood when my mentor calls in a favor—keep an eye on a woman in Witness Protection. Being an outlaw biker has really honed in my radar for when something isn't right , so it doesn't take long to see that this "e;favor"e; won't be easy. When bullets start flying, I realize I need to reevaluate my next steps to get us both of this alive.Drawn  into  Danger by Lynn DonovanWhen a mail order promise collapses the moment she steps off the coach in Deadwood, penniless sketch artist Brynn finds refuge in a church. Burdened by a scandalous past, printer's apprentice Gideon spends his days pressing wanted posters. When he uses her art depicting outlaws, one of her portraits helps hang a man, and vengeance comes looking for the unknown artist. Now both must choose whether faith and forgiveness can outlast fear.How It Began by Melissa NaatzBefore Las Vegas. There was Deadwood. Sixteen-year-old Wyatt Halliday believes she's found her escape in Bodie Vega—a boy with big dreams and promises to match. But first love doesn't always last. One reckless summer changes everything, forcing Wyatt to face a choice that will shape who she becomes. This is where it began.Deadwood's Killer Brew by Nory WoodsStarr and her spirited corgi, Bean, embark on their first true vacation adventure. As a computer analyst she has always stayed close to home, but now she wants to see all the Americas have to offer. First stop: Deadwood. Everything seems to be running smoothly until Bean finds that pesky dead body. Will her innate curiosity and Bean's corgi charm be the keys to solving the case? Or will they end up stepping on everyone's toes?Finding Hope In Deadwood by V. J. LeeIt was love at first sight between Nico and I. He gave me all his attention and time—until his best friend died in his arms. With his promise to take care of Dorian's sister, he turned his regard entirely to her. When she showed up at my wedding in a wedding dress, I was done. I ran to the one place he'd never coming looking for me: Deadwood. Ferocious Protector by Via MariWhen I join my elite bodyguard team for a double wedding in Deadwood, I'm expecting a quiet weekend. But the Chicago boys, a mafia family who doesn't listen to the word no, uses the opportunity to make their claim. When they mess with Patti Ann, they cross a line—they messed with the wrong women. I protect what's mine, this town, her and anyone in it. Because the blue-eyed blonde with a special little smile she saves just for me is going to be mine.

Emily is a writer, a mother, and a woman who knows heartbreak all too well. Still carrying the weight of her divorce, she's spent the last few years rediscovering who she is—quietly rebuilding a life on her own terms.Lucas is a devoted father, an architect, and a man who's grown used to the quiet after loss. His marriage may have ended, but his love for his daughter, Lily, grounds him in something real and enduring.When a dating app brings Emily and Lucas together, their connection is instant—but falling in love in midlife isn't quite so simple. With kids, careers, and past wounds in tow, blending their worlds proves as complicated as it is hopeful. Emily isn't sure where she fits into the life Lucas built before her, and Lucas is still learning how to open his heart again.Told through alternating perspectives—and love letters written but not always shared—Emily's Next Chapter is a heartfelt story about finding love again after loss, navigating the fragile space between parenting and partnering, and discovering that it's never too late to begin again.

— From Ann Schreiber, author of Emily's Next Chapter, comes Jessica's New Beginning—a moving story about resilience, rediscovery, and the courage it takes to start over.After the end of her relationship with Lucas, the father of her daughter, Jessica pours herself into raising Lily and growing her career as a physical therapist. She's proud of what she's built, but loneliness lingers.Then she meets Will, a teacher with two children and a grief that still shadows his smile. His wife died five years ago, and though he's begun to heal, he hasn't opened his heart—until now. Their connection is undeniable, yet complicated.When Will's daughter Sophie struggles with Jessica's presence, and Jessica faces a heartbreaking loss of her own, she must decide whether this fragile new love can survive.A powerful follow-up to Emily's Next Chapter, this story explores love later in life, co-parenting, grief, and the beautiful mess of starting over.

In Liz's Forever AfIn Liz's Forever After, the conclusion to the Starting Over Trilogy, following Emily's Next Chapter and Jessica's New Beginning, Jessica's best friend, Liz, finally gets her turn in the spotlight. Independent, witty, and perfectly content with her single life, Liz has always been the steady one. She's the voice of reason when her friends' worlds spin off course. But when she is introduced to Matt, a widowed accountant with two kids and a strength that catches her completely off guard, Liz's sense of balance starts to shift. The connection quickly becomes something undeniable. Matt's intensity matches Liz's fire, his charm both disarming and addictive. He's the kind of man who makes her feel seen, and the kind who tests her resolve to keep things casual. Between the teasing banter, late-night kisses, and weekends that leave them breathless, they start building a life neither expected.  Full of humor, heart, and chemistry, Liz's Forever After is a story about love that sneaks up on you, family that chooses each other, and finding your forever after, right when you stop looking for it.ter, the conclusion to the Starting Over Trilogy, following Emily's Next Chapter and Jessica's New Beginning, Jessica's best friend, Liz, finally gets her turn in the spotlight. Independent, witty, and perfectly content with her single life, Liz has always been the steady one. She's the voice of reason when her friends' worlds spin off course. But when she is introduced to Matt, a widowed accountant with two kids and a strength that catches her completely off guard, Liz's sense of balance starts to shift. The connection quickly becomes something undeniable. Matt's intensity matches Liz's fire, his charm both disarming and addictive. He's the kind of man who makes her feel seen, and the kind who tests her resolve to keep things casual. Between the teasing banter, late-night kisses, and weekends that leave them breathless, they start building a life neither expected.  Full of humor, heart, and chemistry, Liz's Forever After is a story about love that sneaks up on you, family that chooses each other, and finding your forever after, right when you stop looking for it.

Stay or go… nine stories set in historic DeadwoodA Chord of Destiny by A. L. LongWhen country music sensation Sage Grayson's bus breaks down an hour our of Deadwood, he finds more than just a place to stretch his legs. That unfortunate stop turns out to be the best thing to happen to him.The House Always Wins by Ann SchreiberSet against a town built on risk and reinvention, traveling nurse Brooke must decide whether opening her heart to a powerful businessman is worth the gamble—especially when a jealous physician begins to interfere—because in Deadwood, the house always wins.Return to Deadwood by Charles Lemar BrownTwo days out of Deadwood, Jack only wants to find a place to ranch and the beautiful woman with whom is traveling. But when Violet is seriously wounded, all that changes. He's not welcome in Deadwood, but that's where the closest doctor resides. Will Violet survive?A Real Trooper by Jessa AaronsEven though I'm no longer an FBI agent, I jump on my bike and head to Deadwood when my mentor calls in a favor—keep an eye on a woman in Witness Protection. Being an outlaw biker has really honed in my radar for when something isn't right , so it doesn't take long to see that this "e;favor"e; won't be easy. When bullets start flying, I realize I need to reevaluate my next steps to get us both of this alive.Drawn  into  Danger by Lynn DonovanWhen a mail order promise collapses the moment she steps off the coach in Deadwood, penniless sketch artist Brynn finds refuge in a church. Burdened by a scandalous past, printer's apprentice Gideon spends his days pressing wanted posters. When he uses her art depicting outlaws, one of her portraits helps hang a man, and vengeance comes looking for the unknown artist. Now both must choose whether faith and forgiveness can outlast fear.How It Began by Melissa NaatzBefore Las Vegas. There was Deadwood. Sixteen-year-old Wyatt Halliday believes she's found her escape in Bodie Vega—a boy with big dreams and promises to match. But first love doesn't always last. One reckless summer changes everything, forcing Wyatt to face a choice that will shape who she becomes. This is where it began.Deadwood's Killer Brew by Nory WoodsStarr and her spirited corgi, Bean, embark on their first true vacation adventure. As a computer analyst she has always stayed close to home, but now she wants to see all the Americas have to offer. First stop: Deadwood. Everything seems to be running smoothly until Bean finds that pesky dead body. Will her innate curiosity and Bean's corgi charm be the keys to solving the case? Or will they end up stepping on everyone's toes?Finding Hope In Deadwood by V. J. LeeIt was love at first sight between Nico and I. He gave me all his attention and time—until his best friend died in his arms. With his promise to take care of Dorian's sister, he turned his regard entirely to her. When she showed up at my wedding in a wedding dress, I was done. I ran to the one place he'd never coming looking for me: Deadwood. Ferocious Protector by Via MariWhen I join my elite bodyguard team for a double wedding in Deadwood, I'm expecting a quiet weekend. But the Chicago boys, a mafia family who doesn't listen to the word no, uses the opportunity to make their claim. When they mess with Patti Ann, they cross a line—they messed with the wrong women. I protect what's mine, this town, her and anyone in it. Because the blue-eyed blonde with a special little smile she saves just for me is going to be mine.

Emily is a writer, a mother, and a woman who knows heartbreak all too well. Still carrying the weight of her divorce, she's spent the last few years rediscovering who she is—quietly rebuilding a life on her own terms.Lucas is a devoted father, an architect, and a man who's grown used to the quiet after loss. His marriage may have ended, but his love for his daughter, Lily, grounds him in something real and enduring.When a dating app brings Emily and Lucas together, their connection is instant—but falling in love in midlife isn't quite so simple. With kids, careers, and past wounds in tow, blending their worlds proves as complicated as it is hopeful. Emily isn't sure where she fits into the life Lucas built before her, and Lucas is still learning how to open his heart again.Told through alternating perspectives—and love letters written but not always shared—Emily's Next Chapter is a heartfelt story about finding love again after loss, navigating the fragile space between parenting and partnering, and discovering that it's never too late to begin again.

— From Ann Schreiber, author of Emily's Next Chapter, comes Jessica's New Beginning—a moving story about resilience, rediscovery, and the courage it takes to start over.After the end of her relationship with Lucas, the father of her daughter, Jessica pours herself into raising Lily and growing her career as a physical therapist. She's proud of what she's built, but loneliness lingers.Then she meets Will, a teacher with two children and a grief that still shadows his smile. His wife died five years ago, and though he's begun to heal, he hasn't opened his heart—until now. Their connection is undeniable, yet complicated.When Will's daughter Sophie struggles with Jessica's presence, and Jessica faces a heartbreaking loss of her own, she must decide whether this fragile new love can survive.A powerful follow-up to Emily's Next Chapter, this story explores love later in life, co-parenting, grief, and the beautiful mess of starting over.

In Liz's Forever AfIn Liz's Forever After, the conclusion to the Starting Over Trilogy, following Emily's Next Chapter and Jessica's New Beginning, Jessica's best friend, Liz, finally gets her turn in the spotlight. Independent, witty, and perfectly content with her single life, Liz has always been the steady one. She's the voice of reason when her friends' worlds spin off course. But when she is introduced to Matt, a widowed accountant with two kids and a strength that catches her completely off guard, Liz's sense of balance starts to shift. The connection quickly becomes something undeniable. Matt's intensity matches Liz's fire, his charm both disarming and addictive. He's the kind of man who makes her feel seen, and the kind who tests her resolve to keep things casual. Between the teasing banter, late-night kisses, and weekends that leave them breathless, they start building a life neither expected.  Full of humor, heart, and chemistry, Liz's Forever After is a story about love that sneaks up on you, family that chooses each other, and finding your forever after, right when you stop looking for it.ter, the conclusion to the Starting Over Trilogy, following Emily's Next Chapter and Jessica's New Beginning, Jessica's best friend, Liz, finally gets her turn in the spotlight. Independent, witty, and perfectly content with her single life, Liz has always been the steady one. She's the voice of reason when her friends' worlds spin off course. But when she is introduced to Matt, a widowed accountant with two kids and a strength that catches her completely off guard, Liz's sense of balance starts to shift. The connection quickly becomes something undeniable. Matt's intensity matches Liz's fire, his charm both disarming and addictive. He's the kind of man who makes her feel seen, and the kind who tests her resolve to keep things casual. Between the teasing banter, late-night kisses, and weekends that leave them breathless, they start building a life neither expected.  Full of humor, heart, and chemistry, Liz's Forever After is a story about love that sneaks up on you, family that chooses each other, and finding your forever after, right when you stop looking for it.