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The Perfect Family? Hardly.It cracked when Jenna Bergstrom was fourteen and shattered a few years later. Secrets followed by tragedy will do that to you.Now Jenna's ailing grandfather needs her expertise to restore the family's legendary artists' retreat known as Sinner's Grove. Reluctantly she agrees to help, but there's a problem...She'll have to work side-by-side with the ex-love of her life.Brit Maguire knows heartbreak. Jenna was the girl of his dreams until she disappeared from his life completely. Now she's back, and the feelings he's pushed aside just won't stay put. But as the architect for the Sinner's Grove renovation, he's got more important things on his mind--like finding out who wants the project scrapped badly enough to kill for it. Finding his way back to Jenna won't count for anything if Brit can't keep her safe.Sinner's Grove is Book One of A.B. Michaels' contemporary suspense series oif the same name. It follows the descendants of characters featured in Michaels' historical fiction series "The Golden City." Other titles in the series include The Lair and The Jade Hunters.The Art of Love, the award-winning first novel in that series recounts the founding of Sinner's Grove by Klondike King August Wolff and artist Amelia Starling at the turn of the twentieth century. Other titles in The Golden City series include The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, The Price of Compassion and Jospehine's Daughter.All titles in this series are stand-alone reads.For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.

She Confronted Her Demon - and He Wanted Her Back. After her playboy father dies in a racing boat mishap, innkeeper Daniela Dunn must travel from Northern California back to Verona, Italy and her childhood home, an estate called the Panther's Lair. To say she's reluctant to go is an understatement. In fact, she's petrified. The mansion she grew up in holds terrifying memories and deeply buried secrets. It's a place where appearances are deceiving and the price of honesty could be death. Complicating matters is the fact that her flirtatious friend, Detective Gabe de la Torre, is tagging along--without being asked. "I don't need a babysitter," she complains, and is even more upset when she learns Gabe has his own secret reason for following her to Italy. As Dani is drawn into her family's intrigues, Gabe proves he's much more than a friend, however. He's a sworn protector who may lose his own life in the process of saving hers. Gabe de la Torre needs to settle old family debts before starting fresh with the woman he feels could be The One. But when a mystery woman reveals that Dani's father may have been murdered, the stakes rise dramatically and Gabe realizes they're now players in a treacherous game. Keeping Dani safe becomes his top priority, even as Dani strives to figure out whom she can trust: her relatives, Gabe, or even herself. The Lair, a stand-alone novel, follows on the heels of Sinner's Grove, the foundational novel for A.B. Michaels' contemporary romantic suspense series of the same name. Sinner's Grove centers around the family, friends and associates of a world-famous artists' retreat on the coast of northern California. The Jade Hunters, the next in the Sinner's Grove series, will be available in 2019. The Art of Love, the award-winning first novel in the historical fiction series "The Golden City," recounts the founding of the retreat by Klondike King August Wolff and artist Amelia Starling at the turn of the twentieth century. Other titles in the Golden City historical fiction series include The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, The Price of Compassion and Josephine's Daughter (to be published in 2019). All novels in the series are stand-alone reads. For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.

In San Francisco's Chinatown circa 1903, slavery, polygamy, and rampant prostitution are thriving-just blocks away from the Golden City's elite. Wealthy and well-connected, Will Firestone enters the mysterious enclave with an eye toward expanding his shipping business. What he finds there will astonish him. With the help of an exotic young widow and a gifted teenage orphan, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, where lust, love and tragedy will change his life forever. A stand-alone novel, The Depth of Beauty is Book Two of The Golden City historical fiction series. Other titles include The Art of Love, The Promise, The Price of Compassion and Josephine's Daughter (the latter to be published in 2018). Recognition for The Depth of Beauty: 2017 RITA Finalist - "Mainstream Fiction with a Central Romance" Shelf Unbound 2016 "Notable Indie" Bookstores without Borders Lyra Award for Historical Fiction Chanticleer Book Reviews Goethe Award - First in Category: North American Turn of the Century

HE'LL RISK EVERYTHING TO KEEP HIS WORD April 18, 1906. A massive earthquake has decimated much of San Francisco, leaving thousands without food, water or shelter. Patrolling the streets to help those in need, Army corporal Ben Tilson meets a young woman named Charlotte who touches his heart, making him think of a future with her in it. In the heat of the moment he makes a promise to her little sister that even he realizes will be almost impossible to keep. Because on the heels of the earthquake, a much worse disaster looms: a fire that threatens to consume everything and everyone in its path. It will take everything Ben's got to make it back to Charlotte and her family-and even that may not be enough. The Promise, a stand-alone novella, is Book Three of A.B. Michaels' historical saga, "The Golden City." Other titles in the award-winning series include The Art of Love, The Depth of Beauty, and The Price of Compassion, to be released in summer 2018.

The Golden City is in peril...and so is Tom Justice. "A well-thought-out legal drama, full of intrigue and duplicity." Kirkus ReviewsAn absorbing tale of medicine and morality in turn of the twentieth century America. Former surgeon Tom Justice sits in a San Francisco jail on murder charges. The attorney hired to defend him is perplexed: the doctor hasn't confessed to the crime--if there even was a crime--but why won't he declare his innocence? The reasons are complex, reaching back to Tom's youth and influencing the decisions he makes about his career, friends, and loved ones. The Price of Compassion is Book Four in A.B. Michaels' historical fiction series, "The Golden City." Other titles in the series include The Art of Love, The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, and Josephine's Daughter (to be published in 2019). All novels in the series are stand-alone reads. For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.

What's worse than a mother like Josephine? Turning out to be just like her. In the late nineteenth century, wealthy and headstrong Kit Firestone chafes under the strictures of the Golden City's high society, especially the interference of her charming but overbearing mother, Josephine. Kit's secret rebellion leads to potentially catastrophic results and keeps her from finding true happiness. When her brother nearly dies from a dangerous infection, Kit defies convention and becomes a working nurse. Through her troubled romance with a young doctor and a series of dramatic events, including a natural disaster and her mother's own critical illness, Kit begins to understand who her mother truly is and what their relationship is all about. She may not get the chance to appreciate their bond, however, because, through no fault of her own, a madman has Kit in his crosshairs. ..".the novel's fast-paced narrative and engaging dialogue will draw readers in from the start. It's full of intriguing details about San Francisco near the turn of the last century, and it also provides engaging information about the evolution of medicine-and women's health care, in particular... A solidly entertaining, feminist tale that's also well-suited for medical-history buffs." Kirkus Reviews Josephine's Daughter is Book Five in A.B. Michaels' historical fiction series "The Golden City." Other titles in the series include The Art of Love, The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, and The Price of Compassion. All novels in the series are stand-alone reads. For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.

The Golden City is in peril...and so is Tom Justice. "A well-thought-out legal drama, full of intrigue and duplicity." Kirkus Reviews 1907: Former surgeon Tom Justice sits in a San Francisco jail on murder charges. The attorney hired to defend him is perplexed: the doctor hasn't confessed to the crime--if there even was a crime--but why won't he declare his innocence? The reasons are complex, reaching back to Tom's youth and influencing the decisions he makes about his career, friends, and loved ones. In one soul-defining moment, he makes a choice that will change his life forever. An absorbing tale of medicine and morality in turn of the twentieth century America, The Price of Compassion is Book Four in A.B. Michaels' historical fiction series "The Golden City." Other titles in the series include The Art of Love, The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, and Josephine's Daughter. All novels in the series are stand-alone reads. For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.

Your Journey to The Golden City begins here...FORTUNE...SACRIFICE...PASSION....and SECRETS A gripping tale of social morality, mystery and second chances in turn-of-the century San Francisco, The Art of Love will take you on an unforgettable journey from the last frontier of the Klondike to the new Sodom and Gomorrah of its time - Welcome to The Golden City. After digging a fortune from the frozen fields of the Klondike, August Wolff heads south to the "Golden City" of San Francisco, hoping to put the unsolved disappearance of his wife and daughter behind him. The turn of the twentieth century brings him even more success, but the distractions of a place some call the new Sodom and Gomorrah can't fill the gaping hole in his life. Amelia Starling is a wildly talented artist caught in the straightjacket of Old New York society. Making a heart-breaking decision, she moves to San Francisco to further her career, all the while living with the pain of a sacrifice no woman should ever have to make. Through the art world, Gus and Lia connect as two damaged yet resilient souls. But the past, shrouded in mystery, prevents the two of them from finding a way forward. Unwilling to lead what she considers an immoral lifestyle, Lia leaves San Francisco and vows to begin again in Europe. The Golden City offers everything a man could wish for except the answers Gus is desperate to find. But find them he must, or he and Lia have no chance at all. The Art of Love has earned the following awards: A Notable Indie Book of 2014 Silver Ippy Award New Apple Medalist Editor's Choice - Idaho Book Awards The Art of Love is Book One in A.B. Michaels' historical fiction series "The Golden City." Other titles in the series include The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, The Price of Compassion and Josephine's Daughter. All novels in the series are stand-alone reads. For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.

Slavery...Polygamy...Prostitution...and the Plague-- The Golden City Has Its Secrets. A 2017 RITA Finalist in Mainstream Fiction In 1903, San Francisco's Chinatown is teeming with vice just blocks away from the Golden City's aristocrats, but wealthy Will Firestone sees the district as a potential market for his shipping enterprise. Dazzled by an exotic young widow from Canton, he is drawn into the immigrant enclave, a decision that will rock his foundation and lead him down a treacherous path. Country girl Mandy Culpepper is only fifteen when she's orphaned and brought under the protection of the Firestone name. Grateful for her privileged status, she's determined to give back by helping Chinese immigrant girls in jeopardy, even if it means facing dangers that put her at odds with both her guardian and those in power. Following their own divergent paths, Mandy and Will are caught up in the rising tension between city power brokers and the reviled foreigners. But an intruder no one bargained for will bring them together in a fight against a horrifying disease - a scourge that cares nothing for race or social standing or the love one person feels for another. Who will survive? Who will not? ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION FOR The Depth of Beauty: Shelf Unbound 2016 "Notable Indie" Bookstores without Borders Lyra Award for Historical Fiction Chanticleer Book Reviews Goethe Award - First in Category: North American Turn of the Century The Depth of Beauty is Book Two in A.B. Michaels' historical fiction series "The Golden City." Other titles in the series include The Art of Love, The Promise, The Price of Compassion and Josephine's Daughter. All novels in the series are stand-alone reads. For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.

HE'LL RISK EVERYTHING TO KEEP HIS WORD... IF THE GOLDEN CITY WILL LET HIM. April 18, 1906. A massive earthquake has decimated much of San Francisco, leaving thousands without food, water or shelter. Patrolling the streets to help those in need, Army corporal Ben Tilson meets a young woman named Charlotte who touches his heart, making him think of a future with her in it. In the heat of the moment he makes a promise to her family that even he realizes will be almost impossible to keep. Because on the heels of the earthquake, a much worse disaster looms: a fire that threatens to consume everything and everyone in its path. It will take everything Ben's got to make it back to the woman he's fallen for--and even that may not be enough. ..". a compact and delightful little volume. Set during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and the aftermath, this story is concerned with two characters who meet by chance, one trying to survive the quake and the other tasked with trying to ensure San Francisco itself survives... It is a good read and I was moved to tears at one point towards the end. Don't let its brevity put you off; it is a sweet book and well worth a read. "Nicky Galliers/Historical Novel Society The Promise is Book Three in A.B.Michaels' historical fiction series "The Golden City." Other titles in the series include The Art of Love, The Depth of Beauty, The Price of Compassion and Josephine's Daughter (to be published in 2019). All novels in the series are stand-alone reads. For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.

What's worse than a mother like Josephine? Turning out to be just like her. In the late nineteenth century, wealthy and headstrong Kit Firestone chafes under the strictures of the Golden City's high society, especially the interference of her charming but overbearing mother, Josephine. Kit's secret rebellion leads to potentially catastrophic results and keeps her from finding true happiness. When her brother nearly dies from a dangerous infection, Kit defies convention and becomes a working nurse. Through her troubled romance with a young doctor and a series of dramatic events, including a natural disaster and her mother's own critical illness, Kit begins to understand who her mother truly is and what their relationship is all about. She may not get the chance to appreciate their bond, however, because, through no fault of her own, a madman has Kit in his crosshairs. "...the novel's fast-paced narrative and engaging dialogue will draw readers in from the start. It's full of intriguing details about San Francisco near the turn of the last century, and it also provides engaging information about the evolution of medicine-and women's health care, in particular... A solidly entertaining, feminist tale that's also well-suited for medical-history buffs." Kirkus Reviews Josephine's Daughter is Book Five in A.B. Michaels' historical fiction series "The Golden City." Other titles in the series include The Art of Love, The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, and The Price of Compassion. All novels in the series are stand-alone reads. For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.

A Fortune in Stolen Jewels, a Centuries-old Vendetta: Let the Shell Game Begin. Award-winning jewelry designer Regina Firestone is proud to exhibit her famous grandmother's multi-million dollar "bauble" collection at the grand re-opening of The Grove Center for American Art, known among the locals as "Sinner's Grove." The fact that she's considering modeling the jewels in the nude like her grandmother did infuriates photographer Walker Banks, a co-owner of The Grove who's in charge of the exhibit. Neither is willing to admit the real reason for the sparks between them. Their spat takes a back seat when Reggie discovers that one of the most compelling pieces in the collection is not at all what it seems. Tracking down the truth will take the couple into the dark heart of a quest that's lasted more than a century, one in which destroying human lives--including Reggie's and Walker's--means nothing in the pursuit of a twisted sense of justice. The Jade Hunters is Book Three of Michaels' contemporary series, "Sinner's Grove Suspense." The series follows the descendants of characters introduced in Michaels' historical fiction series, "The Golden City." The Golden City: The Art of Love, The Depth of Beauty, The Promise, The Price of Compassion, and Josephine's Daughter. Sinner's Grove Suspense: Sinner's Grove, The Lair, and The Jade Hunters. Note All of A.B. Michaels' novels are stand-alone reads. For more information, please visit abmichaels.com.