Building the Circle

Meet the Trellis family: They're a little bit psychic, a little bit empathic, and completely oblivious to their special gifts. Matilda's not your typical damsel in distress. Bold, decisive, and unapologetically disabled, she is a self-employed strategic consultant in the liquor industry. Her reputation for success has landed her a sales opportunity to make a new brand of beer. Tall, dark, and handsome, Jake Trellis is ready to play the role of a foul-mouthed Prince Charming. When Matilda shows up in his office doorway, late for a sales meeting, dripping wet, partially frozen, and babbling about a mishap, Jake is certain lady-tears are incoming. He was not anticipating getting snarked at and shellacked at eight-ball. Between Matilda's outrageous BFFs and Jake's hilarious extensive family, this Midwest-based romantic comedy offers inspiration, laughter, and a sneaky bit of psychic, empathic magic. Jake and Matty's journey to love-screeching shrews, slobbering dogs, gifted dildos, unfortunate naughty public encounters, and family antics included-is the start of something bigger. Contains mature themes.

What does the physical embodiment of rage look like? He's six-two with light brown hair, blue eyes, and an “absolutely” ripped body. He's also a “really” nice guy; you can't help but like him. Lucy Wallace is just trying to make ends meet while caring for her nephew. She lives in a terrible part of Chicago on rent assistance, working in a dead-end job, while trying to find someone to help pay for her nephew's cancer treatment. Adrian and Lucy unwittingly embark on a journey to love ever after that's fraught with psychic rage incidents, sick kids, family antics, a strong desire for a puppy, and a severe lack of dinner leftovers. Contains mature themes.

A pair of elemental powerhouses, a gaggle of empaths, and a time-traveling psychic walk into a bar . . . All his life, Sam Trellis has been . . . different. He doesn't sleep. He can't eat. He sees glimpses of the future. While he's tolerated his differences well, making billions off his psychic tendencies, he has questions. It's time for some answers. Contains mature themes.

The Trellis family's plunge into the world of psychic energy and love-ever-after continues in The Corners, book four of six in the Building the Circle Series. Luke has known Talise as long as he's known of circles and energy. After years trapped in her mind, she's free to live her life on her terms. And, she's decided those terms include Luke. Returning to Chicago brings a new family bonding opportunity-a weekly circle. As Sam and Adaline adjust to their roles, the Trellis siblings must make peace with what they are and how it's affected their lives. Can the Mistress Life and Time Walker rise to the challenge before them? Matilda and Jake unite family and friends when Ellie, Charlie, and Eric step up to help plan an engagement party and wedding. Lucy's search for answers to save Ree takes an unexpected turn when demons from her past resurface. And, Will and Emma must find their way together as they prepare for the arrival of Darla's first grandchildren. The Corners brings family laughter and love, unexpected romance, puppies, an upscale taco bar, and a Trellis family compound. Contains mature themes.

Miranda has aimed to please others her entire life. Growing up in a misogynistic home, she was expected to graduate college with an MRS. degree. When school was done and she remained unattached, she was manipulated into a relationship and then a marriage similar to her childhood home. Her dreams of a happier, independent life were sacrificed in exchange for her family's approval. Her path in life was aimed toward misery... Right up until she met her sister, Matilda. Like all the Trellis kids, Matthew strives to be a good person. He spends his days teaching underprivileged children and his nights teaching English as a second language to new immigrants. But, when he reconnects with Miranda years after knowing her in college, he's ready, willing, and able to put his nice-guy tendencies aside to see her free of a loveless marriage. Contains mature themes.

The final installment in the Building the Circle series starts with a kiss. Sure, premonitions of the end of the world haunt the Time Walker. Someone has it out for the Mistress Life. Pandemonium and Lady Earth are homeless. The arrival of Love and Fear's babies is imminent. There's a wedding to plan and parents to be wooed. But, book six starts with a kiss and an ancient heartbreak. Can Ethan and Micah sort through their tangled histories to find modern-day love? As the final Trellis singleton, will Luke meet his match? As the circle closes, the Trellis family must stand together to protect what matters most to them-love, life, family, and humanity. Contains mature themes.