Life Changes: From Texas to Oregon to California

Jathan and Heather share their transition from Texas to a hospitality job in Oregon, facing challenges like labor shortages and housing issues. Despite the demands of their roles, they made significant improvements at the resort and forged strong community connections. Now seeking new opportunities, they cherish newfound time for reading, cooking, and enjoying autumn. Continue reading Life Changes: From Texas to Oregon to California

Susan Mallery’s ‘Before Summer Ends’ [EXCERPT]

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Escape into Susan Mallery’s Before Summer Ends. (Photo courtesy Canva)

Many of us have that one unrequited love that always seems to haunt us with the question: “What if?” For one woman, she’s spent her life asking that irritating little question, and yet she knows she and her dream man aren’t even in the same league. After all, she’s just a humble teacher and he’s her brother’s handsome, successful best friend. But when he makes a gesture that helps her through a difficult time, does it indicate that she’s not the only one who has been carrying a torch all these years? Find out in Susan Mallery’s thoughtful new novel, Before Summer Ends. We hope you enjoy this excerpt from her forthcoming book. —J&H

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Ciara Geraghty’s ‘Rules of the Road’ Reminds Us That the Best Journeys are Made With Friends [REVIEW]

Sometimes the most memorable journey of all is friendship. (Photo courtesy Canva)

Two longtime friends. One brazen, one a worrier. They have always faced everything life threw at them together… until now. Discover the great lengths one woman will go to on behalf of her BFF in what may be the most heartwarming book of the year, Ciara Geraghty’s Rules of the Road.

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Susan Mallery’s ‘The Friendship List’ [EXCERPT]

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Checking off a fun to-do list with your BFF should be fun, shouldn’t it? (Photo courtesy Canva)

We’ve all heard of a bucket list. You may even have started one of your own. But have you ever created a to-do list for you and a buddy? It’s what the two best gal pals do in Susan Mallery’s hilariously heartfelt new novel, The Friendship List. So for all of you dynamic duos out there, the BFFs who would move heaven and earth for one another, this one’s for you. We hope you have fun reading this exclusive excerpt from the book. Enjoy! —J&H

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