Something to do. Someone to love. Something to hope for.

Immanuel Kant's Rules for Happiness

Dear friends,

    As I prepare to begin my fifth line of treatment this summer, Immanuel Kant’s ‘Rules for Happiness’ keep coming back to me...quietly, insistently, like a compass pointing home:

Something to do...

Books, books, and more books!

    If you know me and Jim at all, you know we pour ourselves into our work...and we’ll have a lot of exciting news to share about what’s coming in June.

    First, we are so grateful that our publisher has returned the ebook and print rights for three beloved Nik James novels, which we are now bringing home to our May McGoldrick readers. Beyond the Silver Moon, Beyond the Eclipse, Beyond the Christmas Star are retellings of the Caleb Marlowe novels...this time told through the heart of his relationship with Shiela. Revised as historical Western romances (PG-rated), these three books follow Caleb and Shiela from their first meeting all the way to their ‘happily ever after’.

    Also, the next installment of our cozy fantasy mystery Second Street is coming in June. Ocean, Skye, and the full cast you fell in love with in First Street return to Harbor View with another mystery to unravel. We cannot wait for you to read it!

    And this Saturday, we have a BookBub special deal on The Promise. The book that first put us on the USA Today Bestseller List over twenty years ago. It remains the best-selling novel of our career, and it holds such a special place in our hearts. If you haven't read it, there has never been a better time. We’ve down-priced it for you right now!

Someone to love...

You already know who you are!

    Jim, my sons, my daughters-in-laws, and our grandchildren are the light of my life — every single day.

    And then there is you. Our readers. Some of you have walked alongside us for over thirty years, through books and through life, through the highs and the lows, and you have been a true rock in our career and in our hearts.

    We love you more than words can convey.

Something to hope for...

A cure — for me, and for every cancer patient.

    I hope for a cure, not just for myself, but for every person living with cancer. And as I've always believed, actions speak louder than words. If you feel moved to do something, please consider supporting cancer research. That is where change is made.

That is where hope becomes possibility.

    Thank you for bringing so much happiness to our lives.

A Quiet Thank-You, a Noisy Keyboard, and a Year of Stories

Hello dear friends—

As the year winds down and the nights crowd out the days, we wanted to pause and say thank you—for welcoming our stories into your lives, onto nightstands, e-readers, commutes, and those precious quiet moments you claim as your own.

Writing is supposed to be solitary… though in our house it rarely is. Our desks back up to each other, Jim crunches loudly on cookies, and Nikoo has full conversations with herself while writing. Somehow, amid the noise and life's commotion, the stories get written—and knowing they find their way to you is what makes it all worthwhile.

Every morning, we get up and focus on the day in front of us, on gratitude, and on the small, good moments…even though this year has asked a lot of us. I'm now in my third year of my cancer journey, and the past year brought a few hard turns. Still, we want to tell you that your kindness and support—your notes, prayers, and encouragement—have carried us more than you know.

 Stories mattered differently this year. They comforted, distracted, and reminded us we weren't alone. Knowing our books have been part of your year is a gift we hold close.

 If you ever feel like sharing one of our books with a friend, a book club, or a library—thank you. That kind of word-of-mouth is quiet magic. And if you'd like to support us directly (and browse some good reading), our bookstore is always the best place to do it.

Mostly, please know this: you matter to us—not as customers, but as fellow lovers of story.

From our family to yours, we wish you a peaceful Christmas, a warm and joyful holiday season in all the ways you celebrate, and a hopeful New Year filled with good health.

One more thing…as always, we'd love to hear from you—what did you read this year that stayed with you, or what kind of story are you craving next, and what are your plans for this Holiday Season?

Warmly,

Nikoo & Jim

A New Interview about My Cancer Journey

Nikoo here. In this interview I’m sharing something deeply personal—my cancer journey.

It hasn’t been easy. There have been dark days, times of uncertainty, moments of fear… but also sparks of hope, resilience, and immense gratitude for every single one of you who’s walked this path with me.

In this video, I open up about what I’ve been through. The struggles, the breakthroughs, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. My hope is that by being vulnerable, I can help others feel less alone.

If you or someone you love is facing something similar, this is for you. You are stronger than you think. You are not alone.

Thank you to everyone who’s sent love, prayers, messages, and encouragement. You lift me up every single day.

Please feel free to watch, share, and comment. Your support means the world.