Island Women

1985. To twelve-year-old Mercedes, La Kastellana is home, an island with deep-rooted traditions untouched by the modern world. But this secluded paradise is upended with the arrival of multimillionaire Matthew Meade and his pampered young daughter, Tatiana. While the Meades lavishly spread unimaginable wealth around La Kastellana, the price Mercedes and the rest of the islanders will pay is more than they could ever have imagined.

Five former sorority sisters, all in their 50s, undertake the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious invite reunites them at an exclusive resort set on a private island.

'I hung at the edge of my seat to find out who done it.' Widowed cafe owner Anna Butler uncovers shocking secrets from her past as she tries to prove she did not murder her husband. Packed with twists and turns you never saw coming, every book in this series leaves readers wanting more. Leena Clover presents a heartwarming cozy mystery series about family, friendship and the pursuit of a lifelong dream. Recently widowed Anna Butler is busy testing cupcake recipes, trying to cope with the loss of her beloved husband. When the license for her dream cafe is rejected, Anna realizes the local...

It's time to throw away the rule book. Idealistic archaeologist Lily Rose craves a fairy-tale love, but in her experience it always ends in heartbreak. So now Lily's trying a different approach - a fling with her boss, infamous Greek playboy Nik Zervakis! Antilove and antifamily, Nik lives by his own set of rules. There's no one better to teach Lily how to separate sizzling sex from deep emotions! But while Nik has the world at his feet, he also has dark shadows in his heart.

Love is complicated but death is permanent... A man is shot dead in the street. A close friend is accused of murder. A Russian crime lord lurks in the shadows. Local reporter Adele Plank knows that in the San Juan Islands things are rarely what they seem and that secrets run as fast and deep as the waters that surround them. She must fight to uncover the truth and stay one step ahead of those who would silence her forever. "A well-crafted series with a beautiful location and a variety of wonderfully interesting characters." -Barbara Jean Lemon

Rebecca has been catapulted from her home, her marriage, and her children. She has escaped to Pawleys Island to hide herself from herself. But after Miss Olivia pries Rebecca's secrets from her, Huey and especially Abigail are challenged to reenter life outside the dream state their idyllic geography evokes. They will see that Rebecca has her day in court, but they never expect to provoke a national forum for discussion.

After a very long and turbulent year, Sarah is dreaming of the five-star getaway her sister has booked them on. White sands, cocktails, massages, the Caribbean is calling to them. But as the sisters turn up to white sands, beach shacks, a compost toilet and outdoor shower, Sarah is sure there's been a mix-up. And there has.... At the last-minute, Amy decided a conservation project would be much more fun than a resort.

Jess Scott teeters on the precipice of a life-altering decision! With a flourishing career as a renowned art restorer at the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she possesses the remarkable ability to breathe new life into fading masterpieces. Yet, her heart's masterpiece remains uncompleted—a life together with her high-school sweetheart, Trent Booth. She has been with Trent since she was 17 and nothing could seem more poetic. However, something threatens to burst the bubble on their fairytale: Trent’s reluctance to put a due date on their wedding.

Selah Award Winner -- Second Place in Women's Fiction!Life-changing journeys begin when three generations of women unexpectedly spend a summer at the family’s Straits of Mackinac cottage. Blurb: Three generations of women unexpectedly head out to the family’s cottage at the Straits of Mackinac for a small-town Michigan summer together. Jaycie begins an archeology internship on Mackinac Island. Her mother, Tamara, takes a break from teaching kindergarteners. And her grandmother, Dawn, struggles with a decision to sell her successful travel agency and possibly retire. Each has her own ...

Verity’s family tree has deep roots… and deadly secrets. Some families pass down antiques or china. Verity’s family? They can’t seem to pass up a good mystery. So when Verity’s dearly departed grandmother drops by unexpectedly, Verity is overjoyed—until she learns Grandma Didi is back with a chilling request tied to a cherished family heirloom.

The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables explores L. M. Montgomery's deep connection to the landscapes of Prince Edward Island that inspired her to write the beloved Anne of Green Gables series. From the Lake of Shining Waters and the Haunted Wood to Lover's Lane, you'll be immersed in the real places immortalized in the novels. Using Montgomery's journals, archives, and scrapbooks, Catherine Reid also explores the many similarities between Montgomery and her unforgettable heroine, Anne Shirley.

The Beachside Inn is up and running, but that doesn’t mean the work is done. In fact, things are busier than ever! After months of preparation, Angela and Lydia are finally hosting their first guests - including Patrick, who needs a place to stay while he hunts for a new house. It’s a summer of changes and challenges, but with laughter, love, and faith, anything is possible.

Cursed Wolf Seventy-five years ago, alpha wolf Rex Winter and his brothers were cursed by a powerful witch. Ever since, they have lived as wolves, only able to shift during the night of the full moon. The only way to break the curse is to claim their fated mates. When Luna Linwood finds out her long-lost grandmother has left her a bookstore in Alaska, she takes a chance, and travels to Fate Island. Dark Wolf Coming to Fate Island was supposed to be a new start. But wolf shifter Damian Winter doesn't believe he has the right to begin again. He may look like a young man, but he is over a ...

Eugenia Ladson’s husband—retired judge Everette Ladson—is engaging in marital misbehavior—she’s certain of it. But to activate the clause in her prenup, she needs proof, and is willing to pay for as many hours of surveillance as it takes. When Eugenia turns up dead, Hadley is in Greenville, South Carolina—three and a half hours away—where she’s followed Everette. Every instinct tells Hadley Everette is responsible for Eugenia’s death, but she is regrettably his alibi.

A satisfying tale of honor, chance, and star-crossed love infused with Southern wit, grace, and charm - the story of two old Southern families. The Langleys have more money than the Morgan Stanley Bank. And they think they have more class. The Barrett family made their 19th-century fortune in a less distinguished manner: corner grocery stores and liquor stores.

Two dead kayakers. A horrifically injured child. Somewhere in the dark depths lurks a monstrous beast that threatens the very fabric of the San Juan Islands community. For reporter Adele Plank it is a mystery that will push her to the brink of self-destruction and leave her to face some very hard truths about who she has become and the things she is capable of doing. Deadman Island is the seventh riveting installment of the ongoing San Juan Islands Mystery series by USA Today featured author, D.W. Ulsterman. “A fantastic series!” -Ginny W “This series has been very enjoyable. I have...

From Multi Award-winning and Bestselling Author, Carrie Fancett Pagels Newly minted computer science graduate, Alyssa, has plans to obtain work and finally live independently with her son. Summer programming for Alyssa’s son, who has Aspergers, is tossed when his biological father and new wife, an attorney, insist on summer visitation. With her plans completely upended, Alyssa pursues a job on Mackinac Island with the hopes of acquiring an internship. Young widower, Carter, who has suffered the tragic loss of his wife, is working remotely on Mackinac Island as a computer programmer and ...

A well-kept secret from the average tourist, Rockfish Island is the chosen destination for an all-inclusive corporate getaway with a fun-filled weekend of glamping and horseback riding planned, each guest expecting a good time despite mounting tensions and ladder-climbing aspirations. When a shot rings out in the early morning, the celebratory atmosphere dissolves, and Sheriff Lane, with Ranger Philip Russell in tow, must discern if the corresponding death is an accident, a matter of opportunity, or a murder for hire.

Elite Reid is a girl on a mission: to get her glow up on and get as far away from her drunken father as possible. When her boyfriend offers up the opportunity to make some serious cash and level up, Elite believes she's finally hit the jackpot. Sweet, innocent, and naive, she's every man's dream...and quickly becomes the newest infatuation of the man at the top--the man with all the power. Unfortunately, it's a privilege that may cost her something she can never recover. Bishop is a man whose heart has room for just one love: his money. That's until Elite stumbles her way into his life and ...

She’d waited years for this moment…for him. You can always go home…but what will you find when you do. Jonathan Hansen is about to find out. For years they’ve hidden a huge secret…an island that was home to their small town, the families and friends who live there, and the secrets they've kept for generations. But danger might be right beyond the water’s edge. Together, two guarded hearts are willing to face the impending threat and the danger it poses to the tranquility of their home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel a little ...