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A treasure lost to time, a string of stolen artifacts, and one archaeologist determined to expose the truth.

The year is 1521, and Tenochtitlán burns. Wracked by plague and war, the majestic Aztec empire begins to crumble. As their beloved capital city falls to the ruthless Spaniards and hordes of vengeful tribes, the Aztecs make a last-ditch attempt to secretly save their heritage before it’s lost to the sands of time forever.

Meanwhile in the modern day, a string of high-profile robberies lays waste to archaeological sites and museums across Mesoamerica, overshadowed by a brewing nationalistic fervor which threatens to topple already fragile countries. Rumors say the artifacts hold the secret to a legendary myth — The Seven Cities of Cibola — which has concealed countless treasures for centuries.

Faced with unravelling the mysteries of both the present and the past, aspiring archaeologist Nick LaBounty embarks on a dangerous mission to solve a long-held family mystery and discover the truth behind the stolen artifacts.

He soon finds his fate irreversibly entangled with a civilization from over five hundred years ago. But time is running out, and the future of both a fabulous treasure — and all Central America — teeters precariously in the balance.

A collection of heartfelt stories that prove acts of kindness, big or small, ripple outward, transforming lives and hearts.
From strangers who reach out in unexpected moments, to loved ones offering grace when it’s needed most, these stories explore how even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple outward — shifting hearts, healing wounds, and lighting the way forward.

Written by nine talented women’s fiction authors, this anthology offers a rich tapestry of voices and experiences, each one rooted in hope and humanity. Whether you’re looking for comfort, inspiration, or simply a reminder of the goodness in the world, these stories invite you into a world where kindness lives — and thrives.

A mysterious death, an antique box, and a missing girl.

A cozy mystery from #1 Bestselling author Danielle Collins

Henrietta Hewitt runs an antique store in Hearts Grove, Washington. In the process of collecting antiques, she comes across countless unusual items, many with a story. Some with secrets. When a missing girl is mixed with a prized antique, things turn deadly. Can Henrietta solve the mystery of the antique box and keep everyone safe?

Heirlooms and Homicide is the first book in the Hearts Grove Cozy Mystery series. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with interesting characters, you don’t want to miss the Hearts Grove Cozy Mysteries.

Thaddeus Riggs is a young farmer in the Dakota Territory with a strong sense of ethics, and always willing to stand up for what’s right. When tragedy strikes the family after his father passes away, Thaddeus is determined to do his best for his farm and make his deceased father proud. His life turns upside down once again though, when an out-of-town sheriff pays a visit, claiming that Thaddeus’ father didn’t die of natural causes…

Will Thaddeus be brave enough and uncover what lies behind his father’s mysterious death?

Luckily for him, Ella Lowery enters his life and she is eager to help him in his challenging quest of truth. Yet everything gets more complicated, when they discover that Ella’s father has dark secrets of his own and there might be a connection to the death of Thaddeus’ father. To make matters worse, Ella’s father pressures her to marry an older, ruthless man, threatening to destroy her chances of ever finding true love with Thaddeus.

The road to justice can be extremely perilous and filled with unexpected turns…

Time is running short and the fastest gun will have the last word. In a web of lies and deceit, will Thaddeus clear his father’s name and forge a new life? Will he and Ella find happiness by each other’s side, or will they be both victims of a great conspiracy that threatens to wreck their dreams of finding justice together?

ARE SOME PEOPLE ABOVE THE LAW?

A child is killed by a stray bullet at Seattle’s largest summer festival. The young man who pulled the trigger comes from an old family with power and connections. He’s used to getting away with his mistakes, and his father is one of the city’s richest attorneys. When homicide prosecutor David Brunelle charges the man with first degree murder, his father’s law firm takes the case and tries to bury Brunelle in a mountain of legal motions and professional attacks.

Brunelle must fight against top-tier attorneys, unscrupulous defense experts, and even personal health challenges to avenge the senseless murder of an innocent child. An acquittal would be proof the system is rigged in favor of the rich and powerful. Brunelle is determined to fight for justice. But can he win?

The city’s on fire — and Smoke is nowhere to be found.

Sid Shaw thought she was getting used to monsters and madness. Then her supervisor starts stonewalling, her allies go silent, and the only lead she has is a creepy symbol called the Black Sun.

Worse? Her sister disappears just days before Christmas.

When Smoke reappears in a suit and swagger, he’s not back for small talk. The next name on the Black Slate is a shapeshifter called Night Bird, and she’s more than just a killer — she’s bait.

As conspiracy coils tighter, a Drake-owned semi tries to erase them from the highway, and Sid is forced to bring Smoke home for the holidays — with blood in the snow and secrets on every doorstep.

They’ll have to face family demons, Black Slate nightmares, and each other… because nothing burns hotter than the truth.