Amy Matayo

For years, the town of Silver Bell, Arkansas has quietly mourned the hospital fire that claimed the lives of nine of its residents—the town doctor, a young expectant mother, and seven infants....

Two decades ago, eleven-year-old Lisa was the punching bag of her Silver Bell, Arkansas sixth grade class. Mercilessly ridiculed for her looks, raspy voice, and lack of money, she lived life in the shadows without a friend in sight until her family finally moved away. But she’s never forgotten...

Everyone in Silver Bell, Arkansas has heard of Walter Lorry. Rumors have been circulating about the strange old man around town for years. He’s weird. Stooped and odd-looking. Always keeps to himself and never speaks to anyone. At one time, he had a wife and kid, but no one has seen them in...

Baseball star Will Vandergriff knows any number of women who would happily pretend to be his girlfriend. In a last-ditch effort to restore his good standing with his team's higher-ups, he enlists the help of his neurotic, goody-goody neighbor. Schoolteacher Olivia Pratt might be a bit quirky and...

They’ve helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now twelve new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection. All Dressed Up in Loveby Ruth Logan Herne Tara walks into Elena’s Bridal and finds her dream job—and a...

They’ve helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now twelve new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection. April knows her job as maid of honor is to fulfill her sister’s every wish—whatever the bride wants, she...