Diabetes in Fiction

The rules were simple… following them just got complicated. Doctor Richard Keeton is the closest thing to a father figure I have ever known. He single-handedly guided my medical career with plans to appoint me as Chief of Surgery upon his retirement. So when he asks for a favor, who am I to say no—even if that favor means sabotaging his own daughter’s surgical career. It should have been easy. Mentor his young, entitled daughter through her residency. Put up with her spoiled demands and work her so hard she quits the field. But I wasn’t prepared for Annaliese Keeton. She’s not spoiled or entitled. She’s beautiful, snarky, and has a strength inside of her that brought new meaning to my life. She’s everything I thought I’d never find in a woman… and everything I know I can’t have. Falling for her means betraying the only person I consider family. How can I choose between the man who gave me everything, who holds my professional future in the palm of his hand, and his daughter who now holds my heart? The Bind is a steamy, contemporary romance novel between a grumpy, older surgical attending and a second year resident, who just happens to be the boss’s daughter.

Casey Nolan has been dreaming of the grand opening of her indie bookstore and cocktail lounge, where book lovers can sip, shop, and stay awhile. But when a guest drops dead—face-first into his gin gimlet—her celebration comes to a screeching halt. As an unseasonably hot spell grips Southern California wine country, tensions rise right along with the temperature. Secrets simmer just beneath the surface, and Casey finds herself in the middle of yet another whodunit. This time, she has not one but two canine companions at her Ranger, her son’s loyal diabetic alert dog, and Waffles, a golden retriever with a heart of gold and a nose for mischief. With her new business on the line, a community on edge, and a killer still at large, Casey must rely on her instincts—and her four-legged sidekicks—to sniff out the truth. THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER welcomes readers back to _Vista del Vino_ in a mystery filled with small-town charm, an ever-growing found family, gluten-free treats, and just the right touch of suspense. This cozy series is best read in order for the full experience of its evolving relationships, unfolding family dynamics, and lovable recurring characters—both human and canine. Perfect for fans of dog mysteries, strong female sleuths, and stories that blend family, food, and four-legged heroics. Pull up a chair, pour yourself something cool, and dive into a mystery that will keep you guessing to the last sip. Includes Gluten Free Recipes and Book Club Questions at the end.

One night, no names, no kissing had seemed like a good idea until I got a big, fat plus sign on a pregnancy test, and I have no idea who my baby daddy is. I’m determined to raise my baby on my own, but then he waltzes into my classroom to drop off his son. Blake Walker. The newly retired linebacker and single dad is even more gorgeous now than the night we spent together, and since he knows I’m pregnant with his baby, he’s adamant to do right by us. I promised myself I won’t be somebody’s responsibility. However, Blake’s a man who doesn’t back down, especially when it comes to his family. As if this town isn't small enough, he moves into the house across the street, and his presence is impossible to ignore. Blake is everything I never expected, and all three Walker boys are slowly working their way into my heart, but I can’t get used to it. He wanted our baby, and I wouldn’t settle for anything less than a man who chooses me…

All I ever wanted was to be perfect. That wasn’t too much to ask, right? It was the only way to change how people saw me and my past. I, Logan Solomon, could not screw up. Going home to Beaufort, North Carolina, for my sister’s wedding was a painful reminder of everything I had tried to leave behind. One perfect drink with her maid of honor turned into five. And those perfect drinks turned into one night that would change everything. My sister’s best friend had always been on the other side of a line I wasn’t supposed to cross. Now, there are two more lines. And they’re pink.

Charlie Green is the most popular fashion influencer in Nautville until her followers find out she gained her following through mind control. When her himbo boyfriend breaks up with her publicly, he reveals her ‘Glitch.’ The companies drop their contracts with her quicker than she can say ‘viral,’ and her following count dwindles way too close to double digits. Fallen from fame, she joins a reality dating show for Glitches in a desperate attempt to gain back her fame. She becomes quick friends with a tech heiress with invisibility and a villain with poisonous plant powers; and she becomes quick enemies with ‘The Pretty Power Posse,’ a girl with pink laser vision, a girl with irridescent hair, a girl who creates violet light beams, and another who manipulates scents. She’ll rebrand herself, gain back fame, and embrace her Glitch, all while attending cyber punk fashion shoots and extravegant dates in the clouds. And that’s the only reason she joins, she’s certainly not going to fall in love on a silly reality dating show.

Out from under her overprotective parents, Jordyn is ready to kill it in prelaw at a prestigious, historically Black university in Washington DC. When her new roommate’s brother is released from prison, the last thing Jordyn expects is to come home and find the ex-convict on their dorm room sofa. But Devonte needs a place to stay while he gets back on his feet—and how could she say no to one of her new best friends? Devonte is older, as charming as he is intelligent, pushing every student he meets to make better choices about their young lives. But Jordyn senses something sinister beneath his friendly advice and growing group of followers. When one of Jordyn’s roommates goes missing, she must enlist the help of the university’s lone white student to uncover the mystery—or become trapped at the center of a web of lies more tangled than she can imagine.

Ruth is trapped. She’s stuck in her small, religious hometown of Kill Devil, Kentucky, stuck in the closet, and stuck living paycheck to paycheck. After her manager finds out that she lives with her girlfriend, Ruth is fired from her job as a cashier at New Creations—a craft store owned by the church that dominates life in the town.  In an act of revenge, Ruth attempts to shoplift some yarn but is caught red-handed by a New Creations cashier. Instead of calling the police, the employees lock her in the store—and attack her. When Ruth is forced to stab out one of their eyes with a knitting needle, she realizes she’s facing far bigger trouble than a simple shoplifting charge. As Ruth fights for her life, she plunges deeper into the tangled web of the New Creationists, who are hiding a terrible secret that threatens not only her, but the entire town. This relentless horror novel will have you on the edge of your seat as it hurtles towards a breathtaking conclusion. Will Ruth escape? Or will the shocking secret at the heart of the cult die with her?

Ellie Pang has had enough of her controlling family​ who has been micromanaging her life since her type 1 diabetes diagnosis​. When her parents orchestrate a public proposal from their business partner’s son, a proposal that goes humiliatingly viral, Ellie escapes to the other side of the country to put her dream of opening a sugar-free bakery into action. Afterall, she’d done her research. How hard can it be? She hits a snag when her storefront turns out to be a dump and in need of major renovations. Worse, the only person who can help her turn things around is Alec Mackenzie, her brother’s best friend and the man responsible for crushing her teenage heart ten years ago. But Alec has a proposal of his own: he needs a pretend girlfriend in order to cement a business deal. All they need to do is feign love and affection, while trying not to maim each other. But when the thin line between hate and fake-madly-in-love starts to blur, and buried secrets resurface, Ellie must learn to trust her heart, and choose between love and family.

Maya Bloom has a secret. For as long as she can remember, all her wishes have come true. One quick plea to the universe, and whatever she wants is hers. The they always backfire. Which is why Maya is done wishing. Well, until her wedding day when she’s in desperate need of the truth. And when it feels like her whole life is imploding, she makes the split-second decision to run to Vermont and be with her best friend, Ellie. Liam Harley has a problem. He’s been living his best single dad life in small town Vermont, but he can’t seem to forget the past. Not his last job as a Michelin star chef, not his night owl lifestyle, and especially not that night two years ago when he met Maya Bloom. When Maya shows up in his new haven of Sugar Valley, he wonders if he’ll get a second chance with the woman who’s been haunting his dreams. Unfortunately for him, she has no idea who he is. One More Wish is a small-town romance about the power of found families, the magic of finding your soulmate, and believing in the impossible.

All’s fair in love and racing… Charlotte Walker’s at an impasse in life. Not sure what her plan is after graduation, she jumps at the chance for a little breathing room to explore her options while traveling the world with her brother and his Formula 1 team. What’s even better is being around Lucas Adler, AlphaVite Racing’s star driver and tattooed Greek god come to life. He’s been her crush for years and being together in such close quarters, their sizzling chemistry can’t be denied. Lucas knows Charlotte is off-limits. She’s the gorgeous younger sister of his best friend and teammate. Despite their easy banter and draw to one another, he’s learned the hard way that crossing lines can destroy relationships. Now as constant companions on the road, Charlotte, with her charm and infectious energy, challenges him at every turn and sees him in ways no one ever has. As feelings grow, they both must decide if their relationship is worth the risk of losing everything or if their happily ever after is a prize to be fought for at the finish line. Drive Me Home is a spicy Formula 1 romantic comedy with heart, heat, humor, and a guaranteed HEA. This is the third book in the Drive Me series and can be read as a standalone, although reading in order is recommended for the best experience!

After getting ditched at the altar, every “I do” makes me want to scream. Which is a problem, considering I’m an associate editor at Bride magazine. Just when I thought my job couldn’t get any worse, I got roped into being a last-minute bridesmaid… and paired with Wilder Hayes. Gorgeous, smug, and maddening. Cue the bickering, the sparks, and one very unexpected coat closet moment. Not my finest hour… or was it? Because that kiss? Easily the hottest thing I’ve ever experienced. At least I’ll never have to see him again. Until Monday rolls around, and—surprise!—he’s my boss’s son and my new work shadow for the season. It’s a match made in heaven…or hell. Only time will tell.

Scotland “Scottie” James swore she’d never end up back in her small hometown. But with acting gigs drying up and the city spitting her out, Red Mountain is the only place to go—and the last place she wanted to be. Taking a job at her parents’ real estate firm is meant to be a detour on her way back to the stage. But when she’s asked to help her best friend’s older brother find a lake house, she accidentally lands her biggest acting role yet: Gavin Ledger’s wife. For Gavin Ledger, winemaker and devoted single dad, life revolves around his daughter. The perfect lake house could help her feel closer to the mother she’ll never know—but there’s one problem: the seller will only sell to a married couple. His solution? The one woman guaranteed to test his patience. Scottie is dramatic, glamorous, and nothing like the steady, quiet life he’s built, yet being her husband—on paper—feels dangerously easy. The longer they play house, the more it stops feeling like an act. And when the final curtain falls, Scottie will have to decide if chasing her old dream is worth losing the best thing she never saw coming. Like bottle shock, love can take you by surprise—but the best things in life are often the ones you never planned.