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When River Jensen hires Marie Reynolds as her restaurant designer, she is apprehensive about the other woman's commitment to the project and wonders if the woman's modeling aspirations will get in the way of her own dreams. However, as their relationship blossoms into one of affection, River's trust in the other woman is tested, and Marie is left with the choice to follow through with River's restaurant design or to give up everything to follow her own dreams.

When Spike takes over the band's public relations, she is suddenly knee-deep in fan mail, and much to Jemma's dismay, she spends most of her time on her new position. However, when threatening e-mails begin to come in from Fangirl38, Spike finds herself at odds, and before she knows it, the whole band is caught up in a mixture of suspense and terror.

When Kay Walker's grandfather loses a treasure, she hires Parker, a detective, to help her locate the person that stole it. Kay and Parker are complete opposites, and though they don't get along, the two decide to stick together to complete the case. But when they search for the thief and end up facing a number of perils, will the two end up finding that they had more in common than they thought?

Sentiment to the HeartWhen Kay Walker's grandfather loses a treasure near and dear to his heart, she hires Parker, a detective, to help her locate the person who stole it. Kay and Parker are complete opposites, and though they don't get along, the two decide to stick together to complete the case. But when they go on the search for the thief and end up facing a gruesome number of perils, will the two end up finding that they have more in common than they thought?Trusting HeartWhen Parker Avery takes Olivia Nelson's case, it sends her, Kay, and Iris to Nelspruit in search of a missing watch, but as they soon find out, the watch is more than a sentimental possession. It is an efficient device used to disarm large safes and assist in burglaries, and Olivia Nelson isn't the only one after it. The Avery Detective Agency finds themselves in conflict with a local group of criminals who want the watch just as much as they do, and in the midst of chaos, they are at risk of more than just losing a case.Heart's ContentWhen Parker Avery asks Iris Falloney to assist on a murder case in Kansas, she is ecstatic, but upon meeting Cam Harris, a local police detective working on the same case, personalities clash. Will sparks fly as they resolve their subtle differences to get through the case?

Josh is an overachiever whose only competition is Erin, his coach's daughter. Erin is striving to win at all costs, until she finds out that she might have feelings for Josh. Jane, Erin's best friend, is struggling with her identity and balance of friends and family.In a twisted, true-to-life story, these characters find out more about themselves, each other, and their beliefs.

After Olive's fallout with Jems and Jamz, she relocates to a small town and begins a new life. Upon taking a job at a cafe and forfeiting her fame, she meets River, the owner of Riverside Cafe and a local musician. Though the two don't always see eye to eye, they find common ground in their music, and just as their relationship begins to grow, Olive is offered another chance to live a life of fame and luxury. Olive is left facing a hard decision. Should she follow her dreams of fame and fortune, or should she allow herself to love again? What should she do with her second chance?

Blake Young is one of the best bull riders in Melville. When she ends up falling off a bull during a competition, she is placed in the care of an in-home doctor, Dr. Jane Steibold and one of her worst fears, not being able to take care of herself. Blake and Jane clash, but as Blake gets used to her restrictions, she begins to realize that having Jane in her life might be just what she needed.

After breaking up with her long-term girlfriend, Jai decides to take a break from life and work on a friend of the family's farm. While learning to appreciate herself and the things that she loves again, Jai meets one of the farm help, Sam. She and Sam grow close quickly, but Jai soon finds out that Sam is hiding dark secrets about her past. Will Jai figure out who this woman really is before she falls in love with her, or will it be too late?

Don't Tell Me TwiceWhen Buck Miller, the lead singer of Jems and Jamz loses her girlfriend, Olive and lead guitarist to a rival band, her life takes a drastic turn. Just when everything seems like it is too much to handle, her band manager hires a new woman, Ziggy Johnson, to take Olive's place. Ziggy is charming and challenges Buck with her overall talent, creating tension between the two. Buck does her best to get along with the other woman, but when the Ziggy threatens her spot on vocals, tempers flare.A Second ChanceAfter Olive's fallout with Jems and Jamz, she relocates to a small town and begins a new life. Upon taking a job at a cafe and forfeiting her fame, she meets River, the owner of Riverside Cafe and a local musician. Though the two don't always see eye to eye, they find common ground in their music, and just as their relationship begins to grow, Olive is offered another chance to live a life of fame and luxury. Olive is left facing a hard decision. Should she follow her dreams of fame and fortune, or should she allow herself to love again? What should she do with her second chance?

After their experience at Grandma Potter's farm, Jai and Sam think that their lives will be simple, but when a local student from their hometown goes missing, chaos arises. It's up to Sam and Jai to find the culprit before more lives are in danger.

Nancy is single, pregnant, and has a dead-end job when she meets Tai, a local food truck owner. Tai is suave and compassionate and can offer her the chance of a lifetime. Will their personalities clash or sparks fly?

Ziggy Johnson has been through one of the worst years of her life, but when she is roomed with Lana Waverly, a pompous woman with no concept of empathy, things take a turn for the worst. Ziggy does her best to cope with her roommate's undesirable behavior, and in the process, she learns that there is much more to the other woman than she thought.

Taton has spent five years improving an invention that will help people deal with stress in order to deal with the guilt of her late friend's passing. When she gets the opportunity to do a research study involving her invention, she seizes the opportunity. With help, Taton navigates the depths of entrepreneurship, and in the process, she is faced with a whole new sense of self-discovery.

When Parker Avery asks Iris Falloney to assist on a murder case in Kansas, she is ecstatic, but upon meeting Cam Harris, a local police detective working on the same case, personalities clash. Will sparks fly as they resolve their subtle differences to get through the case?

When a flood hits Grant's Landing, Jack is one of the first to respond by bringing her construction company to the town to rebuild houses. The town is suffering from lack of supplies, business, and housing, so members of the town are required to call in for further assistance.Jill, a member of Hope's Integrity, decides to drive supplies to the small town to meet the bruiting Jack, who both challenges and excites her.The two women grow into each other's worlds despite the great differences that they have, but when conflicts from their pasts come to light, will they be able to stick together, or will the floods of differences that they have sweep them apart?

When Buck Miller, the lead singer of Jems and Jamz loses her girlfriend, Olive and lead guitarist to a rival band, her life takes a drastic turn. Just when everything seems like it is too much to handle, her band manager hires a new woman, Ziggy Johnson, to take Olive's place. Ziggy is charming and challenges Buck with her overall talent, creating tension between the two. Buck does her best to get along with the other woman, but when the Ziggy threatens her spot on vocals, tempers flare.

When Parker Avery takes Olivia Nelson's case, it sends the group to Nelspruit to find a missing watch, but as they soon find out the watch is more than a sentimental possession. It is a device used to disarm large safes and assist in burglaries, and Olivia Nelson isn't the only one after it. The agency finds themselves in conflict and are at risk of losing more than just the case.

When Shane accepts a scholarship to the University of California, she doesn't expect to be housed with a homophobic roommate. Nevertheless, upon making friends, Shane starts to feel at home. Then, one night, while hanging out on campus, she witnesses a murder. Shane's idea of a normal school year collapses, and she is suddenly the target of this murderous killer.

Find out how Jems and Jamz came to be through the love, the laughter, and even the heartbreak that made the band what it is today.Don't Tell Me TwiceWhen Buck Miller, the lead singer of Jems and Jamz loses her girlfriend, Olive and lead guitarist to a rival band, her life takes a drastic turn. Just when everything seems like it is too much to handle, her band manager hires a new woman, Ziggy Johnson, to take Olive's place. Ziggy is charming and challenges Buck with her overall talent, creating tension between the two. Buck does her best to get along with the other woman, but when the Ziggy threatens her spot on vocals, tempers flare.A Second ChanceAfter Olive's fallout with Jems and Jamz, she relocates to a small town and begins a new life. Upon taking a job at a cafe and forfeiting her fame, she meets River, the owner of Riverside Cafe and a local musician. Though the two don't always see eye to eye, they find common ground in their music, and just as their relationship begins to grow, Olive is offered another chance to live a life of fame and luxury. Olive is left facing a hard decision. Should she follow her dreams of fame and fortune, or should she allow herself to love again? What should she do with her second chance?To the Beat of Their Own DrumBefore becoming members of Jems and Jamz, Spike Bianchi and Jemma Rodriguez were just two lost individuals, trying to find their way in life. Find out how one trip to Texas changed the course of their lives and spurred the evolution of the band known as Jems and Jamz.Finding a VoiceZiggy Johnson has been through one of the worst years of her life, but when she is roomed with Lana Waverly, a pompous woman with no concept of empathy, things take a turn for the worst. Ziggy does her best to cope with her roommate's undesirable behavior, and in the process, she learns that there is much more to the other woman than she thought.A Fan to RememberWhen Spike takes over the band's public relations, she is suddenly knee-deep in fan mail, and much to Jemma's dismay, she spends most of her time on her new position. However, when threatening e-mails begin to come in from Fangirl38, Spike finds herself at odds, and before she knows it, the whole band is caught up in a mixture of suspense and terror.Aspiring AffectionWhen River Jensen hires Marie Reynolds as her restaurant designer, she is apprehensive about the other woman's commitment to the project and wonders if the woman's modeling aspirations will get in the way of her own dreams. However, as their relationship blossoms into one of affection, River's trust in the other woman is tested, and Marie is left with the choice to follow through with River's restaurant design or to give up everything to follow her own dreams.A Stepping StoneBefore Ziggy Johnson was a member of Jems and Jamz, she struggled through several ups and downs in the heart of Chicago. Learn about what experiences brought to to where she is today and how her musical dreams came to fruition.

When Special Agent Keir Ortega busts Tartino and his gang for drug trafficking and selling weapons to the American Black Market, she thinks that she can rest her mind of the case. However, after finding out that New York's Ronnie Giorgio might be an extension of this criminal activity, Keir is assigned to search the streets of New York to find the new ringleader in this crime. She is led to the theatre district, where she meets Gina, a woman that always seems to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. This woman might be the key to busting the drug chain that is thriving along the New York Harbor, but who is she? And can she be trusted? As Keir learns more about the woman, she starts to feel something that she hasn't felt before. Gina is captivating, entrancing and Keir's weakness. Will Keir be able to solve the case before her heart gives in to this vixen's subtle charm, or will Gina be her destruction?

A Brief Debacle Edna and Gertie Simmons have enjoyed a peaceful, slow-paced retirement in their seventies, filled with comfort and routine. Their days of wild escapades are behind them—or so they thought. When Edna discovers her beloved briefcase missing—one that holds irreplaceable heirloom jewelry—her sense of calm is shattered. Determined to recover it, she enlists her sharp-witted wife, Gertie, to help solve the mystery.As the two women retrace Edna's steps, they find themselves on an unexpected adventure involving quirky townsfolk, forgotten hideaways, and more than one laugh-out-loud moment. With each clue, they uncover not just the path to the missing briefcase but also rediscover their spark for life—and each other.A Brief Debacle is a humorous LGBTQ+ mystery that proves it's never too late for a little excitement. Fans of senior sleuths, lighthearted romance, and cozy adventures with heart will delight in this witty and feel-good tale of love, loss, and the thrill of chasing the unexpected.A Bit of a Pickle When Edna Simmons receives surprising results from a DNA test, her quiet life is upended. The test reveals she has a half-brother she never knew existed. Curious and nervous, Edna and her wife Gertie set off on a journey to find this missing branch of her family tree.Their search leads them to Fredrick Tillison, a charming man who may hold the answers Edna has been craving. But as she gets to know Fredrick, she begins to suspect that something isn't quite right. The connection feels real—but so do the secrets he's keeping.As Edna digs deeper, she's forced to confront family truths, hidden histories, and the meaning of identity. Along the way, she and Gertie find themselves on another unforgettable road trip—full of emotion, unexpected twists, and their signature humor.A Bit of a Pickle is a heartwarming LGBTQ+ journey of self-discovery, family secrets, and later-in-life revelations. Perfect for fans of gentle mysteries, senior protagonists, and emotional fiction with a humorous edge, this story explores how the past shapes the present—and how love and truth always find a way to shine through.

Sawyer Johnson has spent her entire life in the same small town with the same people, and she has always imagined a life beyond the bright lights of the town. Autumn Thompson, her best friend is completely satisfied with their simple lifestyle and can't imagine anything coming in between them. However, when Sawyer decides to go on a trip out of town in order to meet her celebrity crush, Autumn insists on going with her. Will Sawyer find happiness in a lifestyle framed around fame and fortune, or will Autumn finally convince her that the life that they had together was worth more than she thought?

After ending a long-term relationship, Jai is emotionally drained and in desperate need of a fresh start. She retreats to a quiet family friend's farm, hoping that time away from the city will help her reconnect with herself and rediscover the things she once loved. As she settles into the slower pace of rural life, Jai begins to heal, embracing nature, hard work, and solitude.Then she meets Sam—strong, quiet, and captivating—one of the farmhands with a mysterious air and a guarded heart. The two women bond quickly, their connection undeniable and intense. For the first time in a long while, Jai feels something real... something worth exploring.But as their relationship deepens, Jai begins to suspect that Sam is hiding something. Dark secrets from Sam's past begin to surface, threatening the trust they've built and putting Jai in a difficult position. Can she uncover the truth before she's in too deep, or will her search for healing lead her straight into heartbreak?This emotional lesbian romance explores themes of self-discovery, trust, second chances, and the fine line between love and deception—set against the backdrop of a peaceful but unpredictable rural escape.

Dean, a young woman that lost her partner in a car accident takes a job at a hotel during her time of mourning, leaving her old life behind. When a new woman, Kayla, gets hired to assist her in running the hotel, Dean gets defensive, and the two battle it out until the doors of the past are reopened. In the meantime, Dean is called back to her side job as a private investigator and has to break the secrets behind a drug-hustling prostitution ring without blowing her cover. Dean and Kayla begin to grow close, and as everything plays out, Dean has to decide what is important in her life and if she will ever be able to let another person in without blowing her cover.

When Edna Simmons takes a DNA test and finds out that she has a brother, her wife and her decide to go on a trip to find him, but after meeting Fredrick Tillison, Edna finds that her whole world has changed. Will this man become the missing piece to her puzzle, or is there a skeleton in his closet that he isn't telling her about?

Finding a VoiceZiggy Johnson has been through one of the worst years of her life, but when she is roomed with Lana Waverly, a pompous woman with no concept of empathy, things take a turn for the worst. Ziggy does her best to cope with her roommate's undesirable behavior, and in the process, she learns that there is much more to the other woman than she thought.