In spite of their challenges, the Lodestros—like all other Italian immigrants—believed in the importance of curb appeal long before the home stagers coined the expression.

Joanne Guidoccio

“What…you can’t possibly be ready again?”

“Ah, a challenge?” He was not only ready—he was deciding on where to take her next.

Marian Lanouette
To be released this December

The wind currents made both landings and takeoffs at McCarran International Airport a challenge for anyone with a weak stomach. You couldn’t be a gambler and have anything but cast-iron insides and balls of steel.

Marsha West

Unlike Nate’s other nightmares, this one left fragments of memories behind. But glimpses of torture didn’t do anyone any good.

Sharon Wray

“This one looks like a contender.” I scanned the contents. “Who would have thought to put candy in a fruitcake?”

Vicki Batman
The Great Fruitcake Bake-off, Whispers of Winter set

Rebecca was different. She’d challenged him on every level. Life with her would never be boring.

Jacquie Biggar

As if we didn’t have enough challenge trekking in an unfamiliar jungle teeming with man-eating critters, bad guys, and the dark.

Sam Bradley w/a McKenna Sinclair

Not so long ago, Laura had been intimidated. Afraid to challenge the big, bad Miller Stanford. Not any longer.

Claire Gem