Brenda Kennedy

When Isabella Moretti returns to Seashell Island after graduating from college, she doesn't expect to meet anyone. Her plans are to stay for the summer before venturing out on her own into the work force of New York City. But fate has other plans. She meets Walker Hudson one night while staying at the inn and their relationship blossoms quickly. He is everything she ever dreamed of. In fact, he is too good to be true. After the breakup with Walker, Isabella decides on a whim to stay on the secluded island. She opens her own business and gets right to work on making it successful, and then she discovers she's pregnant with Walker's baby. When she tells him the news, he leaves the island and changes his number, hoping she will never find him again. Broken and hurt, Isabella plans on raising the baby alone and making the best of being a single parent. Can Isabella make it on her own with a baby? Does Walker come back into her life and complicate things more than they already are?

Piper thought that moving to a quaint town in Virginia would be the answer to her problems. Sunshine, fruity adult beverages, and white sandy beaches, but she never suspected murder would touch her new cozy community. When a longtime resident of Pineapple Grove suspiciously dies, people suspect everyone, including Piper, who lives there, of murdering the defenseless woman. Piper doesn t believe anyone in Pineapple Grove could be responsible for murdering the elderly woman. It s a small, tightknit community. Neighbors murdering neighbors doesn t happen here, does it? Who hated the longtime resident enough to want to kill her? She doesn t know, but she s determined to find out. However, Piper quickly discovers not everything is as it seems. The small town is full of gossip, jealousy, and revenge. People you think are your friends aren t and people you don t trust, are maybe the ones you should.

Sophia Moretti I ve been abused by my husband, Lazzaro, for nearly the entire time of our twenty-five years of marriage. My eighteen-year-old daughter feared I wouldn't survive the next beating. After deciding on a location that was nothing more than a speck on the map, we packed up as much as our car would hold and left Nebraska for Seashell Island. I knew starting over wouldn't be easy, but maybe island life could offer some peace and tranquility we both desperately needed. When we arrived on the island, it was everything I dreamed of and everything I needed. But I didn't expect to meet a man who had the potential to change my life.

After mourning her deceased husband for more than two decades, Grace Stewart feels like she's able to finally move on. With the assistance of her family, she opens a candle and craft shop on Seashell Island, and with their continued support she slowly starts to rebuild her life. Taking it one day at a time, Grace begins to enjoy and appreciate her independence and her decision to live again. She realizes she didn t die the dreadful night her husband, Michael, did, although she did stop living so many years ago. Grace is surprised and excited when Doctor James Taylor shows an interest in her and asks her out. Grace finds herself with feelings she never expected to have again. James is everything she s ever dreamed of. But when someone accuses James of misconduct, Grace begins to question if he's really the man she thought he was. Does love continue to blossom on Seashell Island, or does Grace find herself heartbroken and alone?

Nothing says Christmas like family gatherings, twinkling Christmas lights, stockings hung from the fireplace, eggnog, and Christmas carols. But this year, her sister Carly is married and she and her husband, Beau, plan to baptize their newest daughter, Maria Grace, during church service on Christmas morning. No matter what happened, it wouldn't have been enough to keep her away from such an important family event. Sarah is thrilled that her sister has finally found true love, even though she has this slight pain that's dead center of her own heart. She didn t even know she wanted a husband and kids until she saw how happy her sister was. With Bing Crosby singing ""White Christmas"" through the surround sound, Sarah basks in everyone's happiness while wishing she also had someone special to share her life with. Will Santa Claus bring more than gifts this Christmas? Is love in the air on Seashell Island? Will Sarah be kissed beneath the mistletoe? Or does she return to her home in Virginia alone?

Carly Stewart put everything she owns in storage before leaving her live-in boyfriend in New York to pursue happiness. While staying temporarily at her family's vacation home on Seashell Island, Carly runs into an old family friend, Beauregard Romano. However, Carly is pleasantly surprised that Beau is no longer the same scrawny boy she remembered. She can't deny that he's certainly transformed into a sexy hunk over the years. She's successfully self-employed, has an unrefined vocabulary, and is a wine enthusiast in the prime of her life. He's a single father of a three-year-old daughter and the preacher of the only church on Seashell Island. Will sparks fly between the two? Can they make their differences work? Or is it best to ignore the sparks and pretend they don't exist?

Luke When it was confirmed that my wife and son were taken, I knew I had to find them as quickly as possible. I would hire an army of men to help me if I had to. I would stop at nothing until they were found. My only problem is, how do you find a man who's legally dead? Nichole The tears dry as quickly as they escape from my eyes. I need water. God, I'm so thirsty. I have no idea how many days have passed since I was taken. Has it been days? Weeks? Months? Or just mere hours? I donOt know, but I'm ready for it to end. I'm strong, but I'm tired. My time on this earth is limited, so I wonder why he just didnOt already kill me. He said earlier that I have a debt to repay. What debt? I've done nothing. I have nothing to fight him with. I have no energy, and my eyes are burning from the horrid stench. What is that smell and where in hell am I? My heart hurts at the thought of little Connor and what my abductor will do to him. And that's when I hear it. That's when I know my nightmare is just beginning

Nichole is adjusting to her new normal. A happy life with a trusting man, Luke, and her adopted grandson, Connor. But when Nichole's parents show up at her bakery after being declared dead over thirty years ago, she is leery of their intentions. Although she is happy that they are alive and well, she can't help but fear they could have an ulterior motive. Luke Tanner has worked hard to earn Nichole's trust, and he's vowed to protect her and Connor at all costs. While searching unsuccessfully for Lorraine, Connor's birth mother, they've both decided to move forward with their lives in hopes that she may have left the area for good. But when an accidental encounter brings them full circle, Nichole and Luke are stunned at what they learn. Are Nichole's parents working with Lorraine? Is Lorraine here to claim Connor or does she have another motive? Can Luke protect Connor and Nichole? How can Nichole have faith in anything when everything she believed in has been a lie?

While on a Caribbean Cruise and after numerous bottles of Moscato wine and several trips to the all-you-can-eat dessert bar, four sisters decided to write a book about their love affair with food and their experiences with diet disasters. They also invited a brother to contribute some writing, and they called the book Cupcakes Are Not a Diet Food. Since that book was so much fun and a great success, they decided to write other books in the Another Round of Laughter series, and they titled this book Aging is NOT for Sissies. They decided to write this book about everything from infancy to adolescence to menopause and beyond, talking about everything from pimples, Spanx, hair dyes, adulting, and yes, even hot flashes. If they have experienced it, lived through it, or wanted to die because of it, they'll share it with you. One thing these siblings have learned is, if you can't laugh at yourself, then who can you laugh at. They hope you laugh as much reading this book as they did writing it.

While healing from unimaginable abuse from her husband and adult son, Nichole Andrews is trying to figure out how to live again. After getting custody of her three-year-old grandson, she's learning that raising a child in her fifties as a single woman isn't all that easy. When retired Army veteran Luke Tanner enters the bakery, Nichole isn't just taken aback by his extreme good looks, but also by his charm, charisma, and heroism. Can Nichole learn to trust a man again? Is she even capable of love and intimacy? Is Luke patient enough to give her the time and the space she needs? Or will her past ruin any chance of her future with him? But when a ghost from her past appears from the dead, Nichole is faced with an unthinkable reality. She can do one of two things: stay and fight, or run and hide.

Ava has lived through things others couldn't. You name it, she has survived it. She has lived through love and loss, but being a single mother with no memory of her past is something she never thought could be her reality. Just when she thought things couldn't get any worse, Ava's memory returns, flooding her thoughts with a living nightmare of what her life was like with Connor. The dreams that have haunted her don't even compare to the horrific life that she's somehow managed to survive. The amnesia that once protected her is gone, and she's faced with the unimaginable truth. Can Ava pull it together to move forward? Does she hide the truth to protect the people who love her? Will her past define her future? The long-awaited conclusion of the Forgotten Trilogy is at your fingertips. Happy reading.

While on a Caribbean Cruise and after numerous bottles of Moscato wine and several trips to the all-you-can-eat dessert bar, four sisters decided to write a book about their love affair with food and their experiences with diet disasters. They also invited a brother to contribute some writing, and they called the book Cupcakes Are Not a Diet Food. Since that book was so much fun and a great success, they decided to write another book in the Another Round of Laughter series, calling it Kids are Not Always Angels. Since the books are a family affair, they asked their other brothers to join in on the writing adventure. However, they both declined. It should also be noted that their very talented cousin, Becki Angle-Martin, designs the book covers. They hope you enjoy the tattered tales of the devil angels who grace their lives, and remember that kids are not defined by age, but by their actions. These stories are written about kids of all ages.

After recovering from amnesia, domestic violence, and the death of her abusive husband, Ava Emerson finally put her past behind her, and moved forward to an unforeseen future. When Xander Jamison went to Savannah, Georgia, he had given up on life and love. His plan was to accept his death sentence and die with dignity. That was until he met Ava Emerson. But when Xander reveals to Ava that he's dying of brain cancer, Ava's life is shattered once again. Can Xander find a treatment or a cure in time? Will fate step in and leave Ava devastated and alone? Will her lifelong friend Chase be there to pick up the pieces, once again? Does Chase finally reveal his true feelings for Ava, or does he continue to keep them from her and move on without her?

While on a Caribbean Cruise and after numerous bottles of Moscato wine and several trips to the all-you-can-eat dessert bar, four sisters decided to write a book about their love affair with food and their experiences with diet disasters. With a combined 224 years of experience between the sisters, they consider themselves experts at diet failures. Once the title of the book was decided, they eagerly disembarked the ship, headed home, and not very quickly began writing about their diet bloopers and failures. After they discussed their work-in-progress with their older, and wiser, and normal-weight brother David, he realized the book was a fun idea, but it would need some insight into good nutrition and exercise and so he graciously or reluctantly (depends on who you ask) volunteered to add some of his wisdom and knowledge to the readers and to his sisters.

When Ava Emerson wakes up from a coma, she has no memory of the past 25 years. The only things she knows are the confusing stories told to her by her split family and her two best friends, Chase and Skylar. Learning that her husband, Connor, died in the car accident that caused her amnesia, Ava is sad and heartbroken. When her nightmares become terrifying memories, Ava becomes determined to move on and start a new life for herself, away from the town that holds the secrets to her past. With the encouragement of Chase, Ava and Skylar open a bed and breakfast together in the heart of Savannah, Georgia. When a tall, dark, and handsome Xander Jamison walks into her life, will Ava feel safe enough to let him into her broken and empty life? Will Ava be able to move on and live her life free of a haunting past? Is Xander the man whom Ava thinks he is? Or does he hold his own secrets?

Abel Lee When Savannah Mae opened the envelope revealing the note and the picture of my ex-girlfriend, I prayed she wouldn't leave me. All I needed was time to explain. I had to talk to her and finally tell her the truth. I just prayed it wasn't too late. Savannah Mae When I saw that picture of a battered and beaten woman, I had to leave. I had no idea where I was goin', but I knew I couldn't stay. There was no way I could look Abel Lee in the face. I know the man he is now, and I know he could never do this. But was he capable of doing such violence back then? Savannah Mae and Abel Lee have been through so much in such a short time. Can their love withstand another downfall? Will she ever be able to trust him? Why does he not just tell her the truth? In the final book of the Rose Farm Trilogy, Country Love, all of your answers will be revealed. The long-awaited conclusion is at your fingertips. Happy reading.

Have you ever met someone you couldn't live without, but knew they would be better off without you? Abel Lee has. He met Savannah Mae and he can't live without her, but he is determined to not be with her until he is deserving of her. Have you ever made a rash decision and realized it was a mistake? Savannah Mae has. She made a decision based on inadequate evidence that may have destroyed her chances of a happily-ever-after life with Abel Lee. Abel Lee keeps his distance from Savannah Mae as he tries to improve his life to be the man whom she deserves. Savannah Mae realizes she made a horrible mistake and wants to be back in the arms of Abel Lee. Is Abel Lee hiding something in his past that could potentially destroy his future? Or is he everything that Savannah Mae thinks he is? Does the killer lurking the streets of Rose Farm, Ohio strike again? If so, who will be the next victim?

Ten years ago, Abel Kennedy was anxious and excited to leave his country upbringing behind, and find his way in the world as a professional boxer. Abel now returns home for the holidays to his country roots after his championship fight with Bobby Grether. During his visit home, Abel learns how little a person needs to be truly happy. Will Abel pursue a relationship with the charming, country gal, Savannah Mae, whom he meets? Will he stay in Rose Farm, Ohio, where his ugly past threatens his future? Or will Abel leave his family and continue living a life of solitude?

After his daughter has been kidnapped, Robert must work with an enemy to try to get Madison home safely. Robert and Leah have many problems and aren't sure how to solve them. The kidnapping of their daughter. The condition in which Madison will be if she is found. The custody battle with the family over their biological daughter. And the upcoming fight with heavyweight champion Abel Kennedy. Will it all be too much for Leah and Robert to handle? Will depression claim Leah once again? Can Robert focus on training for his last fight with Abel Kennedy, or is it all too much for him? Does he fight like hell for what he wants, or does he let it all slip away?

Robert and Leah Grether's life was turned upside down when they receive devastating news that their deceased daughter, Jamie, was switched at birth. While trying to come to terms with this new reality, Leah goes into pre-term labor, jeopardizing the life of their unborn daughter. Determined to have a normal life, Robert continues to train for the championship fight with Abel Kennedy, while fighting a custody battle over their biological daughter Madison. When too many strange events occur, Robert realizes they are being stalked by Madison's father and Jamie's biological father, Drake Sinclair. Will Robert be able to protect their daughter and his wife from Drake? Will Leah be able to fight and stay strong for her family, or will the dark cloud of depression consume her?