Heather Johnson

What do a hunky paramedic and a know-it-all librarian have in common, except for two sibling labradoodles and a curiosity that keeps them digging into the unsolved disappearances of several women? Living in the historic family home—somewhat of a relic—known as Marigold House, nerdy librarian Lake Marigold is a bit of an oddity. A homebody at heart, she prefers books and hanging out with her dogs to dating. That is until Linus Canfield catches her eye. Although a skilled first responder, Linus hasn’t had much luck in the romance department. That all changes when he finally makes his ...

Paige Newsom is finally at a place in her life where she’s comfortable. She loves her job as a college professor in Southern California, lives close enough to her mother to visit her regularly, and has three daughters who are flourishing in their own careers. Paige has no plans to upend her life again after her divorce eight years ago, but she’s about to embark on a new adventure: co-teaching a course that includes a three-week international field study.