One pilgrim. 800+ miles. Countless smiles. Thirty days after completing the grueling Appalachian Trail, Pete Peterson—a self-proclaimed “reluctant adventurer with aging knees and a decent sense of direction”—decided he hadn’t had enough. Fueled by wanderlust, curiosity, and a healthy dose of stubbornness, he set his sights on a new challenge: walking across Spain and Portugal on the ancient Camino de Santiago.

What began as a long-distance hike quickly turned into something more. As Pete followed the winding pilgrim paths through vibrant cities, sleepy villages, lush mountains, and stunning coastlines, he discovered an unexpected and universal truth: the power of a simple smile. From navigating language barriers with a grin and a mime, to being rescued by trail angels and dodging aggressive roosters, It’s Just sMiles is a journey filled with laughter, reflection, and real human connection.

With his trademark mix of humor, humility, and heart, Pete brings readers along for every step—muddy shoes, cold beer, language fails, trail magic, and all. You’ll meet colorful characters from around the globe, learn a bit about the regions and cultures he crosses, and be reminded that you don’t need to be young, fluent, or fearless to embrace an adventure.

You just need to start walking. Whether you’re planning your own Camino, reminiscing about a past pilgrimage, or simply love a good story about the kindness of strangers and the joy of getting a little lost, It’s Just sMiles will leave you inspired, entertained, and—yes—smiling.

In the quaint village of Clovedale Falls, Ellie Harper, a disillusioned city marketer, inherits her aunt’s historic bakery and discovers a recipe for love, legacy, and community baked into every scone.

As she battles corporate threats and rekindles her heart with a local farmer, the village’s traditions hang in the balance. Will Ellie’s newfound courage and the secret ingredient of Clovedale’s scones save The Scone Haven from losing its soul to modern ambition?

As indie musicians are gruesomely picked off with shattered dreams and broken strings, Hannah Mercy must tune into a killer's twisted melody. It's up to her to stop the music—and the murders—before the final note is played.

COME CLOSE is book #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.

The HANNAH MERCY series offers a captivating take on the mystery genre, filled with unexpected twists and intense suspense. Its cleverly-crafted lead character, a brilliant but flawed heroine, will win your affection and keep you turning pages long into the night. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Melinda Leigh, Lisa Gardner, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love.

The future doesn't belong to anyone - don't let it in the door. She and Gavin were bathed in starlight and wonder as they watched a slowly descending shower of magic and impossible beauty.

The stars landed on Allison’s eyelashes, her hands, her hair, or simply disappeared. “How did you – how on earth did you do that?” She was examining her hands, pulling her pocket inside out, amazed and awestruck at what she’d just experienced. “I’ll never tell,” he grinned. “That’s the simplest answer. I thought you might enjoy it.”

“Enjoy it? Gavin, I’m speechless. I’ve never seen, and I never will see anything like that again. You are..." in a rush of emotion she wrapped her arms around him and rested her head on his shoulder. “You are beyond…”

A masterpiece in fated mates and broken bonds world-building for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Amber V. Nicole, Kaylie Smith, and Rebecca Yarros, the first installment in Melissa K. Roehrich’s internationally bestselling Legacy Series is a contemporary dark romantasy set in a world forgotten by the gods, created for their descendants, roamed by dragons, served by Fae…and not so different from our own.