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Hometown Titans is a series that dives into the synergy between our community and its most impactful leaders. By weaving together personal narratives, the series reveals how these “titans” built their legacies and how the spirit of our region fueled their ambition. We look at the symbiotic bond between place and person: celebrating the triumphs and the deep-rooted gratitude of those who influenced—and were influenced by—our community.

It was only supposed to be a high school football game, but when racial tensions spill from the bleachers, one person is left bleeding on the field. Senior linebacker, Ben Hoy, is still reeling with emotion when the local news arrives and asks what he’s feeling. His answer changes his life. Ben’s call for peace and unity spark a firestorm. His coach urges the team to put the “incident” behind them, calling the victim a thug and placing the blame on the other school and town council for their decision to relocate a confederate statue.

In an effort to get Charlie out of her system once and for all, Nova offers a proposition: one night, no strings. They’ll kick their uncomfortable attraction to the curb and return to their respective responsibilities. But their explosive night together scatters their expectations like fallen leaves. And with Charlie in town as the temporary head of Lovelight Farms, Nova can’t quite avoid him.

Former soldier, Frankie McGill, has returned home from Afghanistan minus half of her left foot and with a plate in her head. After some months in medical care, she’s ready to take on the new battle of finding and holding a job. But not just any job. Frankie is a combat-trained paramedic. When all she can find is a position in the small, mostly volunteer fire department of her old hometown, Frankie is immediately plunged into much more than dealing with her own trauma and holding down a job.

Torren King is rock-and-roll’s broodiest bachelor. Mysterious, moody, and coveted by nearly everyone. But to me, he’s just the sad boy who set fire to my heart, then reduced me to ashes in the desert. For four sweltering nights, I burned for him, and he conquered my heart one whispered lyric at a time. But on the fifth night, he shattered me in the way only a flawless rock god can: irreparably, and with devastating finesse.

Julia lost everything while she was ill. Self-conscious and alone, she's moved to Smithville, determined to hide away in her rundown Victorian house. Little does she know, she can't hide anything in a small town, including her interest in the delivery man. Resolved to keep his life simple, Chad has his hands full running his delivery business and supporting his adopted family. So why can't he get that withdrawn city girl, Julia, off his mind?

In the second of the Hometown trilogy, ex-Afghanistan vet paramedic Frankie McGill and resident deputy Gabe Zantos are caught up in a case of arson. A house at the end of a country road has stood vacant for years; it's occupants mice and the stray raccoon or two. When the derelict house catches fire, the only reason the Hawkesford Fire Department responds is because of the danger to the dry wheat fields surrounding it. But then not only a gunshot victim, but a charred body is found inside the house, along with evidence of a meth cooking operation. Accident, or murder?

Lizzie gave up her stressful job in Boston to embrace her love of all things country in Smithville PA. Her dreams are coming true; if only her matchmaking, socialite mother would back off. Elliot hadn't anticipated the exotic bohemian style manager of his newest spa, or her intriguing, demanding mother. Small town antics and his interest in Lizzie extend his visit to Smithville, but will the allure of country life draw him in for good?

Tara has always been too engrossed in her work - refurbishing the historical homes in Smithville. She keeps a tight rein on her jobs and her emotions buried, but she's losing control of both since that ridiculous city boy investor showed up. New in town, Justin is confident that his ultra-modern resorts will bring Smithville into the 21st century. If only the local yokels and their ringleader, the gorgeous and peculiar Tara, would stop interfering.

I didn't expect to see him when I walked into my new nanny gig. Owen Kingston—the soldier with sky-blue eyes who once kissed me breathless in an airport. A one-night stand that rocked my world as it was falling apart. Now he's standing in the doorway with his two brothers at his side. He's haunted. Broody. And still ruining me with one look. Will—the oldest Kingston brother—is a protective guardian to his niece. He's way too tempting to be my summer employer. And Miles—the tattooed flirt who leans in close, whispers filthy promises, and dares me to misbehave. Now I've got three new bosses.

An interview show exploring how where we live influences who we are. The host is Tola Marts, aerospace executive and municipal elected official. Tola lives in Issaquah, Washington with his wife Tracy. Theme music composed and recorded by Guy Ellis. More of Guy's stuff can be found at https://soundcloud.com/gu42.

This temptation is my punishment. His redemption is my penance. Jonah Hendrix is the bad boy of the music industry. As lead guitarist of The Hometown Heartless, negative press follows him like a scorned lover. And even his fans fuel the flames of his torched reputation. Despite his permanent residence in the media, he’s never been on my radar. Not until my boss comes to me with a proposition.

Adrianna Peterson and Cody Carsen were the golden couple in high school until the inevitable happened—high school graduation. Cody gets an offer to play football for his dream college. The only problem is that it's on the other side of the country and Adrianna has her own goals in their little village of Haywood. They follow their dreams, but the universe has other plans for them when their ten-year class reunion is planned and Cody flies back to his hometown.

Betsy Vereckey was thirty-seven and newly divorced when she rerouted her life from New York City to a tiny town in New Hampshire that she knew virtually nothing about, except that it was her dog's hometown. She was leaving behind a marriage that had ended, a soulless marketing job, and a Brooklyn apartment overrun with mice. Everything had gone south at once—a particular kind of collapse where the universe is practically yelling at you to take a hint and get your act together.

Valarie Clark Miller seemed to have it all. Smart and beautiful with a wealthy, successful husband and growing family, Valarie appeared to be the picture-perfect Mormon wife. But it was all a façade. Inside, she was crumbling from the pressures of long-repressed memories of a childhood filled with sexual and physical abuse.

Actress Charlotte has it all: a starring role in a West End show, a glittering social life and an equally high-flying boyfriend. But when her perfect existence abruptly falls apart, she retreats to her hometown on the North Yorkshire coast, finding a summer job in the local bookshop. Greg, the grumpy, old-fashioned manager of Seaswept Books, is alarmed by Charlotte's attempts to revitalise the tired-looking bookshop. But when she discovers his secret passion for amateur dramatics, an unlikely friendship blossoms.

Have you ever wondered how certain businesses in your community became local institutions—those household names that carry with them a reputation for unmatched quality and service? Or how they launched to local celebrity status and get preferential treatment everywhere they go as a pillar of the community? And how nobody can compete, even though they charge the highest price in town?

Boone Mason couldn't believe his eyes! He really does exist, he thought, as his left hand trembled on the bow. Thirty yards away was the biggest buck he'd ever seen. It was a moment he'd been waiting for all his young life. Somehow his quivering right hand found the bowstring. His heart hammered as he struggled to calm his frantic breathing. Slowly the enormous buck turned...and looked directly at the young hunter's tree stand.

Hometown Sports Heroes, Vol. 3 is a football book on old teams containing stories, traditions, and legacies that will take you on a trip down memory lane!