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hese 20 stories are the winners in the 2017 Retreat West Short Story and Flash Fiction prizes. A woman ventures out into a marsh at night seeking answers about herself that she cannot find; a man enjoys the solitude when his wife goes away; two women make a get rich quick plan; and a father longs for the daughter that has gone to Japan.

From bestselling cozy mystery author Joanna Campbell Slan comes a thrilling new installment in the Friday Night Mystery Club series, featuring a group of female amateur sleuths. Decatur, Illinois/1986-- In this small Midwestern town, everyone has something to hide, from Japanese business interests eyeing a piece of property to an angry sharpshooter harboring a murderous obsession. Meanwhile, working women struggle to make their way in a man's world, and their primary opposition might well be...other women. Cragan Collins has a lot on her plate: a demanding job as an advertising rep, a complicated love life, and an upcoming public speaking contest. But when a shooter targets a performer at one of her ad accounts, Fast Freddy's Gentleman's Club, and leaves a young dancer critically injured, Cragan and her mystery-solving friends spring into action. They suspect that Pru, the club's star performer and their housemate, may be the real target -- and the danger to her is far from over. This page-turning cozy mystery features female amateur sleuths who love reading mysteries. The book blends humor, romance, and suspense while tackling themes of workplace equality and acceptance. Perfect for fans of Wendy Delaney, Elaine Viets, and Tonya Kappes, or anyone who enjoys mysteries with a side helping of social commentary, a smidgeon of humor, and a dash of romance. This is Book 4 in the Friday Night Mystery Club series, but can be read as a standalone novel.

Was it really Ashleigh's fault? Tragedy has struck Edgardale. Ashleigh Griffen's favorite yearling has been injured in a terrible accident, and Ashleigh feels responsible. The vet says the colt should be put down. Ashleigh begs for time, and devotes herself to caring for the yearling. But nothing Ashleigh does seems to help. The yearling must be destroyed. Blaming herself for the colt's sad fate, Ashleigh vows never to become attached to a horse again -- it can only end in tearful good-byes. Can any horse mend Ashleigh's broken heart?

Workbook with anecdotes to improve one's life.

An enhanced and newly revised edition of Make, Take, Murder: Book #4 of 13 books in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series featuring scrapbooker, amateur sleuth, and animal lover, Kiki Lowenstein. If you love clean, cozy mystery series that feature realistic, well-developed characters, Kiki and her pals will quickly become your new best friends. This fast-paced read includes an intriguing mystery, a plot with relevant social issues, and the struggles of a single mom who's determined to make her way in the world while parenting her young daughter.Plot: Dumpster diving for her lost paycheck is definitely the low point of Kiki Lowenstein's day, that is, until she finds a severed leg thrown in with the trash. Who'd toss a body part in the garbage outside the scrapbook crafts store where Kiki works?Accompanying the grisly "gift" is a creepy computerized voice message, a warning to the store's "rich and snotty" female shoppers. Kiki soon discovers that the leg belonged to Cindy Gambrowski, a customer with a tyrannical and violent husband. Combing through Cindy's scrapbook projects for hidden clues, Kiki tries to find the killer. Was it a crime of marital malice, or did someone else beat Cindy's husband to the punch?Bonus Gifts: Link to a file with recipes and holiday-themed projects that go along with this book, plus a preview of Ready, Scrap, ShootA paperback version of this book is available in the CreateSpace store. Praise:"The characters are so well developed that each installment leaves the reader yearning for the next." Kirkus Reviews"This author's craft mysteries are topically relevant and chock-full of side stories." Library Journal"There are chuckle-out-loud moments as well as wonderful scrapbooking tips and recipes scattered throughout the book." RT Book Reviews

In "Bad Memory Album" by Joanna Campbell Slan, you'll be drawn into the compelling world of Kiki Lowenstein, a woman on the cusp of change. Excluded from her husband's exclusive social circles, Kiki is trapped in a life that feels devoid of purpose. Her mother-in-law's cutting criticism only deepens her longing for genuine connections and friendship. As her daughter steadily matures, Kiki senses her role as a mother is slowly slipping away, leaving her craving a new direction in life. A hobby, a purpose--anything to fill the void. A chance visit to a charming scrapbook store presents Kiki with the opportunity she's been yearning for. A world of creativity and companionship unfolds before her, promising the friendships and excitement she's been missing. But when tragedy strikes and another member of this close-knit crafting community dies under mysterious circumstances, Kiki finds herself thrust into a tangled web of secrets and suspicions.

Do Christina and Star have what it takes to win the third jewel in the Triple Crown?As the third race in the Triple Crown approaches, the competition for Christina Reese and her horse, Wonder's Star, is getting tougher. Christina is nervous and she's afraid the pressure is affecting Star's concentration. But the tension unexpectedly eases when Christina meets a jockey familiar with the legendary 1977 Triple Crown winner, Seattle Slew. It seems Star and Seattle Slew have lots in common. Buoyed by the jockey's invaluable advice and the support of her family and friends Christina feels ready to win at Belmont! The question is will Star come through?Ages 8+

Maura and Kevin both are determined to win first prize in the annual horse show and their love turns to rivalry.

Leslie is determined to prove to everyone that her horse Battlecry can be trained to win a race, but when Leslie gives him a chance to prove his worth, she winds up losing him forever.

Story about a girl and her horse.