Island Women

Summer Island has always been home to Meg Sloan. She runs the Summerbrook Inn, like her grandmother did, and she loves the laid-back pace of life and the close-knit community the island offers. Meg also loves Zack Sheppard, but what she doesn’t love is Zack’s refusal to commit to an exclusive relationship. Seth Darden arrives on Summer Island in search of summer work but also in search of something else - his past. There are secrets buried at the Summerbrook Inn, secrets that forged the path of Seth’s life. But he wasn’t counting on falling for the lovely innkeeper, Meg.

During WWI, Lukia Mazurets, a Ukrainian farm wife, delivers her eighth child while her husband is serving in the Tsar’s army. Soon after, she and her children are forced to flee the invading Germans. Over the next 14 years, Lukia must rely on her wits and faith to survive life in a refugee camp, the ravages of a typhus epidemic, the Bolshevik revolution, unimaginable losses, and one daughter’s forbidden love. Sunflowers Under Fire is a heartbreakingly intimate novel that illuminates the strength of the human spirit, as shown by its courageous and inspirational heroine.

When Mallory Barrows finds an old diary in a box of books, the story she finds within sends her on the hunt for the owner—and maybe more. Theirs is a story ripped from a country song. A wedding, a former love presumed dead, her new love stepping aside. And over 40 years later, their story is one few remember. With Mallory determined to find the people in the pages of that diary, one couple is offered the second chance of a lifetime.

Their story would shock the world. Marshall and Eliza Porter have a secret. A big one. Haunted by guilt and shame, the couple is living their worst nightmare. Reeling from a crisis that would destroy most marriages, they learn not to trust their friends...or their enemies...or each other. As the bodies keep piling up, someone is watching them and their lives begin unraveling as they quickly turn on each other. Several of the island's residents get pulled into the mystery, when investigators find a piece of evidence that can't be ignored. Everything the residents thought to be true is ...

Sam's life is on track. She has the perfect doctor fiancé, Jack (his strict routines are a good thing, really), a stable job in Manhattan (unless they fire her), and is about to tour a wedding venue near her family's Long Island beach house (if only to appease her mother). Everything should go to plan, but the minute she arrives, Sam senses a disturbance in the force. Wyatt is here. Her Wyatt. But there's no reason for a thirty-year-old engaged woman to feel awkward around the guy who broke her heart when she was seventeen. Right?

Driven by a desire for adventure and escape from day-to-day life, mother, wife, and gallery owner Rose Stephenson departs Spokane, Washington, for a weekend trip to a bed and breakfast on an island in the Pacific Northwest. Soon after arriving at Alder Island, Rose discovers a community of eccentric characters including Henry David James, a beautiful songwriter and dream follower. Through adventure, nature, music, and connection, Rose discovers a part of herself she thought she had lost...a discovery that leads her to ask what she will do with her one wild and precious life.

Brianna was content. Life was good. Until she caught her husband doing the unthinkable. Now, Brianna's best friend drags her off on a vacation to get away from life and put herself back together. But their beautiful island resort holds something else in store for Brianna. Something more amazing than she ever thought possible, but even more dangerous. And when someone begins to attack women at the resort, Brianna finds herself at the top of their list. Brianna's life is in jeopardy, and she needs help. Help only the island can provide. The island has a secret.

SWITCH BACK is a novella (about 1/3 of a full-length novel, about 4-5 times longer than a short story) and takes place prior to BOARD STIFF (Elliott Lisbon Mystery #1). After inheriting an entire town, Ballantyne Foundation Director, Elliott Lisbon, travels to Texas to thank them. She quickly learns they don’t want her gratitude, they want their town back. And they’re willing to kill for it. Trapped in a small town full of big suspects, Elliott must unlock their secrets, or she’ll never get out alive. Now doesn’t that sound like fun? Read the whole series and gets even better. - - -...

"A lively, good read ... I couldn't put it down" - Kingdom Books You never know what's beneath the surface. When Seattle native Tish Yearly finds herself fired and evicted all in one afternoon, she knows she's in deep water. Unemployed and desperate, the 26 year old ex-actress heads for the one place she knows she'll be welcome - the house of her cantankerous ex-CIA agent grandfather, Tobias Yearly, in the San Juan Islands. And when she discovers the strangled corpse of Tobias's best friend, she knows she's in over her head. Tish is thrown head-long into a mystery that pits her against a ...

Growing up in the island village of Seaview, Willow always dreamed of a bigger life. Then her childhood sweetheart, Luc, betrayed her and she ran, resolving never to look back. Now, 12 years on, her glamorous London life is a mess and the island is her only option. But she's not the only one back for the summer. Luc is now a world-famous heartthrob musician, and he's finally come home to headline the Isle of Wight's annual music festival.

Would you risk your life for total strangers? When she is assaulted while on vacation in Key West, the unforgettable Kate Bowers marshals her skills as a former homicide detective and Army MP. As she hunts down her assailant, she discovers women enslaved in a high-end sex trafficking operation on a luxury super-yacht. That’s only the first complication. The president’s daughter is missing and in mortal danger.

Rhyme and Passion Collide in Cleveland's Hip Hop Scene... In the vibrant underground rap scene of Cleveland, an aspiring singer and a rising star rapper turn musical competition into sizzling romance. Meet Jasmine, a talented songbird determined to be heard in a male-dominated industry, and Malik, a cocky emcee with undeniable lyrical skills. Though initially at odds, their rivalry shifts into high gear when Malik invites Jasmine to collaborate. In the studio together, their chemistry ignites into an irresistible attraction neither can deny. They embark on a secret affair that amps up the ...

🔥 Escape was just the beginning. Welcome to Halcyon—paradise in name, prison in truth. They preach faith and purity, but the only thing holy about this place is how well they hide their lies. I washed up here, accused of crimes I didn’t commit, and now I’m trapped on an island where desire is a sin—and questioning the rules makes you a target. Connor wasn’t supposed to be part of the plan. With his dangerous eyes and rebel grin, he’s everything I shouldn’t want—and exactly who I need. He says we can take down the people in power. He says freedom is within reach. But every...

Weiße Sandstrände, türkisblaues Meer, endloser Sommer: Keeper Island ist das Paradies auf Erden. Zumindest auf den ersten Blick. Hinter der exklusiven Hotelfassade regieren Geld, Macht und Gier. Als eines Morgens die Leiche des Resortchefs im Meer treibt, wird auch die neue Hotelmanagerin Lola in die Verlogenheiten der Gäste und Angestellten hineingezogen. Unbeirrt versucht sie herauszufinden, was auf der Insel vor sich geht–und droht dabei ebenfalls mit ihren Geheimnissen aufzufliegen.

After her business empire goes up in flames, Sophie Lane returns home to Blackberry Island, determined to rebuild. But until she can learn to let go of the past and embrace change she will never be free to reach for the happiness and love that have eluded her for so long. Kristine has become defined by her relationship to others. She’s a wife, a mum, and as much as she adores her husband and sons, she wants something for herself - a sweet little bakery just off the waterfront.

An avid romance fan discovers her favorite author isn’t the woman she imagined, but a mysterious man with secrets to protect. ~ ~ ~ Phylis Carpenter, a die-hard romance reader, arrives at the Unexpected Paradise resort, eager to meet her cherished author and online confidante, Maxine Foster. Dreaming of sunny days and deep discussions about passionate heroes and enticing plot twists, she’s in for a shock. Max Donovan, the man behind Maxine Foster’s tales, isn’t just any man—he’s the embodiment of the alpha heroes he pens. Preferring to remain in the shadows, he disguises his ...

Mae Summers has it all: a loving fiancé, Peter, a job at the flourishing company he owns, and a beautiful New York City apartment. But Mae's life shatters when she wakes up one morning to discover Peter gone - leaving only a cryptic note behind him - and the company in shambles, its investments founded on lies. There's only one place for Mae to go: home to Alexandria Bay, the small tourist town in upstate New York where she was raised by her grandparents in the inn they own.

Solitude at last! Museum curator Chloe Ellefson jumps at the chance to spend time on Wisconsin's Rock Island, a state park with no electricity or roads. Hired as a consultant for a project to restore the island's historic 1857 lighthouse, her research turns up fascinating tough-as-nails women from the past. Chloe's tranquility is spoiled when a dead woman washes ashore. Is it an accidental drowning? Or has tension over tighter fishing regulations reached a dangerous boiling point?

A shot is fired on a starry night. A woman lies dead. Her husband is accused of murder. The man begs Danny Ryle, a political fixer, to find the real killer. Danny is unsure until someone close to him is arrested. Then, facing danger, Danny cannot be stopped. He is helped by his team, a tough ex-cop woman and a terrorist hunter. Danny faces suspense, an attack on his life, odd twists, and surprises at every turn. Set on Long Island in 1983, this mystery novel never stops to give Danny, or the readers, a moment to pause. Seasoned by humor, rapid-fire dialogue, and quirky characters, the novel...

Amazon #1 Best Selling Author Jennifer Wilson moves home to Pawley Island, South Carolina, a tiny historic beach town. A death in the family and a broken engagement are a reality check for Jennifer. Once upon a time she promised herself she would never leave this charming little town, but a relationship led her to the big city and life got away. She’s back and it’s time for life to slow down…or so she thinks. Jennifer’s world is turned upside down when a new love interest, Peter, shows up at her beachside cafe. Jennifer knows she’s not ready for love, but Peter is a charmer and ...