Agnes H. Hagadus

Samantha and Abby Walker have led an amazing life together. They've made wonderful friends over the years. They've faced many enemies. But there was one that was beyond anything either could comprehend. What happens when pure evil comes to your hometown?

Running a bed and breakfast was never in Jessie or Thelma's plans. Making the world a safer, better place is. What better way is there than helping to kindle a romance or two. Their first set of boarders are so different. Yet the four women have something in common. They are all making their way in life and seeking out what we all crave. Which is human companionship and acceptance. Unfortunately, not all think this applies to everyone.

Forced to leave Chicago, Erica and Emerald explore the heritage Rules never knew she had inherited, as well as the new property she had acquired. Nothing goes as planned as many secrets are revealed, some that might cost Erica and Emerald everything they are working so hard to create in starting over once again.

Jessie is into the ladies. One-night stands are the only thing she knows. Even training to be a firefighter hasn't curbed her tendencies. Thelma has been badly burned, enough so she swears off even potential friendships. With the help of two familiar faces, Jessie and Thelma navigate this thing called life. Kathy, from the Burned Series, is Jessie's mentor. Thelma's business is next door to Candy's bookstore/caf . Can the friendship offered be enough to open up Jessie and Thelma's hearts? Or for once is there only smoke and no flames.