Twice Shy

Can you find real love when you've always got your head in the clouds? Maybell Parish has always been a dreamer and a hopeless romantic. But living in her own world has long been preferable to dealing with the disappointments of real life. So when Maybell inherits a charming house in the Smokies from her Great-Aunt Violet, she seizes the opportunity to make a fresh start. Yet when she arrives, it seems her troubles have only just begun. Not only is the house falling apart around her, but she isn't the only inheritor: she has to share everything with Wesley Koehler, the groundskeeper who's as grouchy as he is gorgeous--and it turns out he has a very different vision for the property's future. Convincing the taciturn Wesley to stop avoiding her and compromise is a task more formidable than the other dying wishes Great-Aunt Violet left behind. But when Maybell uncovers something unexpectedly sweet beneath Wesley's scowls, and as the two slowly begin to let their guard down, they might learn that sometimes the smallest steps outside one's comfort zone can lead to the greatest rewards.

A computerized horse-betting system falls into Jonathan Derry's hands--and unless he returns it to the rightful owners, the odds of his survival are slim to none.

It?s hard being shy, as twelve-year-old Sara finds out in the insightful novel Twice Shy. Sara lacks confidence, but finds it very plentiful in her friends, brothers, and parents. She struggles, however, to find comfort in her older sister, who is always turning her away. When a new friend, Amelia, enters Sara?s life, things become complicated. Amelia is a strong character who goes after what she wants, at any expense. The two girls hit it off and Sara cherishes her friend until Amelia?s behavior changes and makes her question how much of a friend she really is.Struggling through the seventh grade, Sara learns about boys, coping with her sister?s deviant behavior, and how to deal with different friends.

Burned by tragedy and betrayal, Aaron and Skye aren’t looking for love… but a dance at a mutual friend’s wedding could be the start of something wonderful. Devastated after walking in on her husband with his mistress and with the ink still wet on her divorce, the last thing Skye Hathaway needs is to get tangled up with a handsome widower. And yet…with those sad eyes and a patient attentiveness, Aaron Hammond could be exactly what her bruised heart needs. After his wife died in his arms, Aaron is certain he doesn’t have the heart left to love again, but he’s drawn to Skye… and so is his daughter. The little girl is determined to make a match between him and the pretty photographer, but can Aaron let go of his wife and open himself to Skye? Because she won’t compete with a ghost for his heart. She has been competing with other women for too long. Find out why readers say that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home” with this heartwarming story about a second chance with a new love—grab your copy of TWICE SHY today!

Harper is a witch on the run and the road ends in the only place offering sanctuary, the Redstar werewolf pack. But that safety comes with a price. They’ll protect her from the men hunting her, but not from themselves. Jonas is a soldier, a defender of the pack. He wants a mate who can stand toe to toe with him and Harper can’t. That doesn’t change the need, the craving he has for her and when Mick brings the three of them together, he can’t resist their collective charms. But can he protect them from the danger that comes stalking? Or will he lose her just as he discovers he can’t live without her? And what about Mick? If he doesn’t find a way to mend the mistakes of the past, he may lose them both.

Bob Frank is a Twin Cities Cab Driver and part time cartoonist without much direction in his life. A surprise postcard from a long-lost love opens up a whole new world.

Norwegian Kirsten Brun, a Nazi resister, has one mission: destroy the installation that produces the chemicals Germany needs for an atomic weapon. Unfortunately, her first attempt fails, leaving her injured and unconscious in the Arctic snow. The Indigenous Sami people have tried to remain outside the conflict, but when Marrit Ragnar and the reindeer she herds discover Kristen and save her life, joining the battle is inevitable. A misfit in her own culture, Marrit participates in the second destruction attempt in order to avenge the killing of her family. Kirsten’s and Marrit’s feelings for each other grow deeper, but each attack they join is costly in blood and conscience and nearly tears them apart. Should they carry on with the carnage for a questionable cause, or retreat north with the gentle reindeer?

This modern reimagining of Persuasion is full of witty banter, romantic angst, and compelling characters as it captures the heart of the classic Jane Austen novel. When Anne Elliott broke up with Ben Wentworth, it seemed like the right thing to do . . . but now, eight years later, she’s not so sure. In her scenic hometown of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Anne is comfortable focusing on her successful career: filling her late mother’s shoes as town councilor and executive director of her theater company. She certainly keeps busy as the all-around wrangler of eccentric locals, self-centered family members, elaborate festivals, and the occasional attacking goose. But the more she tries to convince herself that her life is fine as is, the more it all feels like a show—and not nearly as good as the ones put on by her theater company. She’s the always responsible Anne, always taken for granted and cleaning up after other people, and the memories of happier times with Ben Wentworth still haunt her. So when the nearby Kellynch Winery is bought by Ben’s aunt and uncle, Anne’s world is set ablaze as her old flame crashes back into her life—and it’s clear he hasn’t forgiven her for breaking his heart. A joint project between the winery and Anne’s theater forces both Ben and Anne to confront their complicated history, and as they spend more time together, Anne can’t help but wonder if there might be hope for their future after all.

He’ll only ever see me as a sister… Growing up, Kate has always had feelings for Garrett. He’s always protected her ever since her bodyguard father died in the line of duty. But she can’t stand that Garrett sees her as nothing more than a sister. One night, Kate is nursing Garrett’s high fever when they suddenly fall into bed together! Thinking that her dream is finally coming true, Kate is stunned when she finds out that he is meant to marry someone else…

Two weeks ago this faery princess in disguise thought hitting middle age was the worst of her problems… On her fortieth birthday, Faith Calhoun serves divorce papers to her cheating ex and then heads to her favorite hole-in-the-wall bar to hang out with her favorite hot bartender. Who takes her home and shows her what she’s been missing for all those years she was married to that chump. He also unleashes her magic. Magic she didn’t know she possessed. Because Faith thought she was human. Not a faery. ’Xcuse me, faery princess. And now that her magic has been freed, her enemies have discovered her previously hidden location. With the bartender—who is really a wolf shifter warrior—by her side, Faith must learn how to wield her magic so she can cross through a magical veil into a world she didn’t know existed. So she can conquer her enemies and claim her crown. No sweat…right? This is the first book in the Faerell fantasy romance series. This series is best enjoyed when read in order: Once Rejected, Twice Shy Every Rejection You Make Hard to Reject A Perfect Enemy ~ Coming soon!