Books published by publisher Snake Mountain Press

The past isn't over, it's an opening. The future isn't hidden, it's a trap.If she ever wants to see him again, she'll have to take the risk...Publishers Weekly Starred Review: "Funny, Romantic & Harrowing!"When offered a one-way trip to the past, Iz sacrifices everything for a chance to change her dystopian future—and see her murdered lover one last time. After a perilous journey through a black hole, she wakes up on a tropical beach, buck naked and mortally wounded—but twenty years younger! With only hours to live, she must convince an enraptured but skeptical twenty-something guy to fix their future relationship and thereby save the planet (no one is quite sure why.)But it's easier said than done, as success means losing him to a brainy, smart-mouthed bombshell (her younger self), and that's a heartbreaker, save the world or not. Across the infinite expanse of space and time, love endures...(Unfortunately, it’s not going to be enough.)FALL INTO THIS EDGY, action-packed, darkly comedic, dystopian love story, and be prepared to encounter a finicky time machine, a mysterious seashell, and a very clever dog (some sex, some swearing, some violence, but no vampires and absolutely no ditzes.)Content Warning!This book contains material that may be disturbing to some, and in movie form, would be rated NC-17 for strong language, nudity, sexual situations, and violence (including attempted sexual assault, abduction, intense danger, miscarriage, confinement, a pandemic, religious fanaticism (Christian), government malevolence, and death). Reader discretion is advised.

A woman’s middle-aged heart destroyed by love and loss. A divorced handyman who has given up on dating. Can small town dreams bring them both together?Sam needs a do-over. Shattered by her husband's infidelities after twenty-five years of marriage, she is plagued by constant fear and loneliness. With only her dog, she sets out to make a quaint island community her new home.Sam searches for a carpenter. Jeff, a retired firefighter turned handyman, answers her call. As Jeff works on her projects, he can’t resist falling for her…or her pies. Sam's not looking for romance, but can’t deny their budding relationship.When she least expects it, the pain of her past comes hurtling back at her. While torn between love and friendship, Sam must face her fears and make a choice. Will she risk the chance for a family and home she’s been longing for all her life?Finding Home is the first book in the Hometown Harbor Series, featuring emotional journeys of women in midlife, with a touch of romance. If you like escaping with heartwarming stories filled with friendship and family, dogs, and second chances, then you’ll love Tammy L. Grace’s tale of old wounds and new possibilities.Treat yourself to the first book in the series readers describe as “the perfect escape, captivating, heartwarming, and inspirational” today.Read more from award-winning author, Tammy L. GraceHOMETOWN HARBOR SERIESHometown Harbor: The Beginning (Prequel Novella)Finding HomeHome BloomsPromise of HomePieces of HomeFinally HomeCOOPER HARRINGTON DETECTIVE NOVELSKiller MusicDeadly ConnectionDead WrongGLASS BEACH COTTAGE SERIESBeach HavenSTAND-ALONE BOOKSA Season for Hope (Christmas Novella)The Magic of the Season (Christmas Novella)

Elizabeth Bennet’s girlish dreams of love and romance are shattered. Her father has decided she will be the one to secure her family’s future through a marriage of convenience to his heir. Disappointment and sadness weigh her soul when she travels with her aunt and uncle—a consolation before she submits to duty. When she sees the reflection of her heartbreak in the face of an unknown young lady, Elizabeth reaches out to the girl, extending a hopeful outlook she herself has been denied.Mr. Darcy regrets missing the opportunity to know the pretty stranger who helped his grieving, younger sister rise above her sadness. Hope keeps him seeking her face in every crowd. As time passes it seems the woman he admires might be an ephemeral dream born of his heart’s desire. Darcy finally finds her when he is forced to visit his friend, Mr. Bingley, but is she already taken? Can he restore hope to this woman he barely knows? Will she let him? Based on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, this novella, Yes, Mr. Darcy, is a sweet historical romance from bestselling author, J. Dawn King.Bonus: Read the first chapter of J. Dawn King's upcoming full-length novel, "The Abominable Mr. Darcy." It is scheduled for release June 2016.Note: This story takes about an hour or so to read and is approximately 25,000 words. Enjoy an afternoon break or a late night read that you can finish in one sitting.

If someone took everything you live for, how far would you go to get it back? When offered a one-way trip to the past, Isabel sacrifices everything for a chance to change the rapidly deteriorating present - and see her murdered lover one last time. When she arrives 20 years in the past, buck naked and mortally wounded, she has 24 hours to convince a stunned but enraptured 19-year-old to change their future. Definitely easier said than done, as success means losing him to a brainy, smart-mouthed bombshell (her younger self), and that's a heart breaker, save the world or not. This offbeat tale is about falling madly in love when one is too cynical for such things, letting go of pessimism when it's the last life jacket on a sinking ship, and racing against the clock when one doesn't have the proper footwear. It's a coming-of-age story for old fogeys, a how-to-make-love guide for diehard celibates, and a laugh-out-loud tragedy with a hopeful twist.

Following the Sonoran Desert of the American Southwest through its five seasons�spring, dry summer, wet summer, autumn, and winter�Hidden Life of the Desert uses stunning color photographs and clear, informative text to introduce young readers to many plants and animals that thrive in this unique ecosystem. At first glance the hot valley floors and rugged mountainsides may seem barren and inhospitable, but look closely and you may find howling mice and toads that pop out of the sand. With patience you�ll see giant centipedes, bobcats, and miniature owls. You could even catch a glimpse of a Gila monster, the only poisonous lizard in the United States.This greatly expanded edition of Hidden Life of the Desert follows in the footsteps of a Crown Books for Young Readers (1990) edition that made the John Burrough�s List of Outstanding Nature Books for Young Readers. New in the 2010 edition are expanded text, more pictures, maps, a glossary, plant and animal species lists, an index, and an annotated list of recommended books and Web sites. But perhaps most important is the addition of a thought-provoking chapter titled �Facing the Future,� which considers where water in the West comes from, how we use it, and how energy and water use are connected.

Did you know that honey is really bee barf? That grizzly bears sometimes eat rotting meat? Or that turkey vultures poop on their own feet? Nature's Yucky uses kids' natural fascination with the stinky, the gross, and the icky to help them learn more about wild animals and why critters behave as they do.Younger children will love having the book read to them, while older children and adults will also enjoy the "Animal Facts" section in the back, which has more in-depth information on the featured animals. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of learning to identify the droppings of various animals by making (and eating!) "scat cookies." Lovely watercolor illustrations balance out the "yuckiness," reminding us that nature is not just disgusting, but beautiful, too.

Tales of pirates' treasure are real to Killian and his friend Alex, who set off on a hunt for gold doubloons buried by Captain Kidd, the notorious pirate who stashed his loot in the Hudson Highlands when his ship went down in a storm 300 years ago. Spurred on by Killian's recurring dream of the ghostly pirate pointing the way to the gold, the boys desperately try to keep one step ahead of Cruger, a crazed treasure hunter whose cave they discover on haunted Bannerman's Island. Even the prospect of meeting the huge ghost dog who guards Kidd's treasure isn't enough to stop Killian in his quest, as his pirate dream fast becomes a nightmare.

The men of Company E rode big gray horses that stood out amidst the confusion during the afternoon of June 25, 1876. Twenty-eight of these men were found dead in a ravine after the fighting ceased. But which ravine? Why couldn't the army find their bones only a few years later? Why didn't archaeological excavations uncover any remains? The answers, finally, are at hand.

How could the loss of just one single species matter? Against a backdrop of dramatic and colorful artwork, this book tells the story of Dr. Robert T. Paine’s landmark research on ochre sea stars. His study revealed that the presence or absence of one single species can affect an entire ecosystem. The main story introduces readers to intertidal life along the Pacific coast while describing the steps of Paine’s research. Gradually revealing the connections that tie together the existence of many diverse species in this tumultuous ecosystem, the book clearly conveys the surprising importance of one individual species. Through the story and extensive back matter, readers learn about ecology, keystone species, and the invisible connections that exist everywhere in nature.

"Always help whenever you can, because one day you might need help, too." Meet Squeaky, a resourceful little mouse who finds himself faced with a dilemma when asked for help by a rather smelly fellow rodent. He knows he has collected a lot of snacks from the People's kitchen, but he doesn't want to share them with someone so ... so ... stinky. When the tables turn and Squeaky is the one in need of help, what will happen? Will the stinky mouse leave Squeaky behind or come to his rescue? Squeaky and the Stinky Mouse is a charming, well-written, beautifully illustrated story that promotes compassion and kindness in a fun and engaging way. It's geared towards readers ages 4-7 years old; however, toddlers and preschoolers are also drawn to the bright and colorful pictures. Discussion questions are included and encourage conversations that highlight the themes in the story, making it a great tool to use in classrooms. And, it can be read in five minutes or less, so it's a perfect bedtime story or recordable book! At home or at school, Squeaky and the Stinky Mouse is an instant favorite! It will improve and maintain your child's understanding of the importance of helping others (while producing quite a few giggles in the process), and it has a loving and truthful message that will endure for a lifetime. This holiday season, show your child an easy way to spread kindness in the world. Order your copy today! * Perfect for ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 years old (preschool, pre-k,kindergarten, first grade and second grade) * Teachers, this book has a Lexile measure of 550L

Born as a mountain brook, the Hudson River courses through dangerous rapids and waterfalls in a dramatic plunge of 4,000 feet. Then, remarkably, the river slows and widens, becoming over the next 154 miles a massive arm of the sea, with saltwater and powerful tides.One summer Peter Lourie set out to explore this extraordinary river by doing what no one had ever done: he canoed the entire 315-mile Hudson, from its source in the Adirondack Mountains to its mouth at the southern tip of Manhattan, where it meets the Atlantic. This exciting day-by-day account of Lourie’s journey, complete with full color photographs, gives young readers the feel of shooting wilderness whitewater, gliding through the fjordlike Hudson Highlands, and, finally, plying the ocean shipping lanes off Manhattan’s shore.Far more than a canoeing adventure, this book paints a vivid portrait of a river that is a nation’s treasure.