Gina Simiele

WILLIE WISEGUY AND THE SOCCER PHENOM

Nine-year-old Willie thinks girls can't play soccer—until a new teammate proves him wrong!

• Child Books

Willie Clark is nine years old, fiercely competitive, and the proud captain of Willie’s Warriors. He has one strict rule for his soccer team: NO GIRLS ALLOWED. According to Willie, keeping girls off the field is the secret ingredient to winning the coveted County Cup. Then Coach Miller introduces the newest player: Zoe "The Rocket" Rodriguez. Zoe isn't just good; she is a total soccer phenom who can out-run, out-dribble, and out-shoot everyone on the field. Outraged, Willie tries to sideline her with important duties like "Hydration Management." But as the rival Goliaths challenge the Warriors to a high-stakes match, Willie’s stubborn pride threatens to tear the team apart. When his best plays crumble, Willie must learn a valuable lesson about leadership, fairness, and true sportsmanship. Can he put his ego aside and let Zoe help lead the Warriors to victory? Packed with laugh-out-loud humor and dynamic full-color illustrations, this charming early chapter book is perfect for young sports fans learning the power of teamwork.

Miss Understood

A literal-minded teacher learns that figures of speech are full of heart

• Child Books

Meet Miss Understood, the newest teacher at Clover Elementary. She has big plans, curly red hair, and a heart of gold. She wants her first 'Meet the Parents' night to be absolutely perfect, but as the parents begin to arrive, things take a hilariously literal turn. When one parent mentions her son has 'ants in his pants,' Miss Understood reaches for the exterminator's number. When another says a student has 'cold feet,' she starts shopping for the thickest wool socks she can find. From 'bookworms' to 'heads in the clouds,' Miss Understood is on a mission to solve every problem—literally! As her checklist of bizarre remedies grows, the parents realize that their new teacher’s confusion comes from a place of deep devotion to her students. Miss Understood is a charming, laugh-out-loud story about the quirks of the English language and the beautiful bond that forms when we truly seek to understand one another. Perfect for literal thinkers, language learners, and anyone who has ever found themselves a little bit lost in translation, this delightful tale proves that even when we don't speak the same way, we can always lead with love.

Wise Guy Willie And The Invader

Protecting his snacks and his sister from the ultimate teenage intruder

Nine-year-old Willie Baxter—better known as 'Wise Guy Willie'—has a major problem, and his name is Cooper. Cooper is sixteen, plays soccer, and is officially dating Willie’s sister, Samantha. Worst of all? He’s a snack-stealing invader who has taken over the living room couch. Willie isn't about to let his territory fall without a fight. Armed with high-tech spy gadgets, a bucket of homemade green slime, and his very grumpy (and very reluctant) cat, Pickles, Willie transforms the Baxter house into a high-stakes obstacle course. From walkie-talkie surveillance to elaborate living room traps, Willie is determined to evict the invader once and for all. But as the pranks escalate and Samantha grows more annoyed, Willie discovers that Cooper might be harder to shake than a bad case of the hiccups. Is Cooper really the villain Willie thinks he is, or could this soccer-playing intruder actually be... cool? Join Wise Guy Willie in this hilarious, action-packed adventure that proves being a little brother is the most important job of all. Perfect for fans of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' and 'Big Nate,' this illustrated story is a laugh-out-loud look at family, food, and the art of the prank.

Wise Guy Willie And The Babysitter

One red-headed prankster, a retired principal, and a weekend that goes hilariously wrong

• Child Books

Willie Baxter is a nine-year-old with hair as bright as a fire truck and a brain designed for mischief. Known as the 'Wise Guy' of his neighborhood, Willie spends every spare second planning elaborate pranks. From whoopee cushions to complex bucket-tilting mechanisms, no one is safe from his humor. When his parents announce a weekend getaway, Willie sees it as a golden opportunity for a prank marathon. However, his reputation precedes him, and every local babysitter refuses the job. Even Biff Brubaker, the toughest wrestler in high school, runs away screaming after his shoes are glued to the floor. Desperate, the Baxters find Mrs. Hildegard Crabtree, a retired school principal who hasn't smiled since 1984. Mrs. Crabtree is not impressed by Willie’s tricks and seems to predict his every move with eerie accuracy. Throughout the weekend, Willie's traps fail one by one as Mrs. Crabtree uses 'principal logic' to outmaneuver him. As the pranks escalate, Willie begins to realize that Mrs. Crabtree might be the most formidable opponent he has ever faced. He must decide if he wants to be remembered as a troublemaker or if there's a different way to have fun. Wise Guy Willie and the Babysitters is a laugh-out-loud adventure that proves even the best prankster can meet his match.

Weaknesses

A forbidden desire, a devastating betrayal, and the summer that changes everything forever

At forty-four, Lois Tague is a ghost in her own home. Married to a man who treats her like furniture and mother to a daughter who only sees her as a provider, she has spent twenty years playing a role that no longer fits. Then Eva comes home for the summer with Gabriel Vance. Gabe is twenty-two, rugged, and possesses a quiet intensity that makes the air in the Tague house thick with unspoken tension. While Eva is flighty and distracted, Gabe looks at Lois with a piercing recognition she hasn't felt in decades. It starts with a lingering glance over morning coffee, a shared laugh in the humid afternoon, and a slow-burning flirtation that makes Lois feel alive for the first time in years. But Gabe isn't just any man—he is her daughter’s boyfriend. As her husband remains buried in his legal cases, Lois finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The boundaries of motherhood and morality begin to dissolve in the summer heat, leading to a passionate affair that promises everything and threatens to destroy even more. In this gripping exploration of mid-life longing and family betrayal, Samantha Scott proves that the most dangerous weaknesses are the ones we finally give in to. When the secrets finally break, no one will emerge unscathed.

The Divorce Course

Your comprehensive blueprint for navigating the emotional and legal journey to a fresh start

• Self-Help

Divorce is more than a legal ending; it is the most challenging transition of your life. When the world as you know it collapses, you need more than just legal advice—you need a roadmap for your soul, your sanity, and your future. In The Divorce Course, Shelby Sims provides a compassionate yet structured guide to navigating the wreckage of a broken marriage. Whether you are currently in the 'Impact Zone'—dealing with the immediate shock and triage of separation—or stuck in the 'Middle Ground' of asset division and co-parenting logistics, this book offers the tools you need to stay grounded. Sims breaks down the overwhelming complexities of divorce into manageable steps, teaching you how to manage conflict with dignity, establish healthy boundaries, and process the heavy weight of grief. Moving beyond the paperwork, the final chapters guide you toward 'The New Horizon,' where you will learn to reconstruct your identity and cast a vision for a fulfilling, independent life. This is not just a book about ending a marriage; it is a guidebook for beginning yourself. With actionable exercises and real-world wisdom, The Divorce Course transforms a painful ending into a resilient new beginning.

ONE FOOLISH MOMENT

One forbidden touch, one fatal betrayal, and a life built on lies comes crashing down

• Non-Fiction

Lydia Sterling-Hayes has everything she is supposed to want: a prestigious address, a successful husband, and a beautiful daughter. But behind the manicured lawn and designer clothes, she is drowning in a marriage that feels more like a prison. Her husband, Grant, sees her as an accessory rather than a partner, leaving Lydia starved for a connection she fears she will never find again. Everything changes when her nineteen-year-old daughter, Nora, comes home for the summer with Liam. At twenty-five, Liam is magnetic, observant, and entirely off-limits. He sees the woman Lydia hides from the world, and his gaze promises a fire she thought had long ago had burned to ash. What begins as a dangerous flirtation spirals into a reckless affair. In the quiet corners of their family home, Lydia and Liam surrender to an obsession that threatens to destroy the very foundation of her life. As the summer heat reaches a breaking point, Lydia must decide if the validation of a younger man is worth the ultimate price: the love of her daughter and the shred of dignity she has left. In a world of secrets, one foolish move can change everything.