Fern Michaels

In #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels' dazzling, redemptive novel, a woman devastated by betrayal embarks on a daring quest for justice . . . SHE LOST EVERYTHING . . . Kate and Alex Rocket are blessed with a wonderful marriage and a lovely home. Although Kate can't have children, she and Alex look upon Sara and Emily, daughters of their good friends Don and Debbie Winter, as part of their family. EXCEPT HOPE . . . With one phone call, everything changes. Sara accuses Alex of a terrible act, opening up a vicious rift between the couples. Kate watches helplessly as her innocent husband is convicted and sent to prison. But when even greater tragedy strikes, Kate's grief turns to anger, and she discovers an inner strength and steel-edged resolve to clear her husband's name--and ruin those who destroyed their life together. But Kate's greatest challenge will be in avenging Alex without losing her chance at a new future--and a precious new love . . .

It's not just Santa Claus who's coming to town this Christmas . . . one of Hollywood's sexiest stars is too, in this sparkling holiday romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels . . . Emily Ammerman has always felt at home amid the ski runs and slopes of Snowdrift Summit, the Colorado resort her family has operated for decades. Snow is her element, and she doesn't hesitate when a new client asks her to train him to ski The Plunge, one of Colorado's most treacherous runs. But Zach Ryder is no regular client. On screen, he's famous for starring as a daring CIA officer who always saves the day. In real life, he's just as handsome and charming as his alter ego, though not everyone is impressed. Some are concerned about what kind of impact these slick showbiz types will have on their town. As for Emily--she's got a secret, and it's one she can't reveal to anyone, especially not to Zach: she's his biggest fan. But she's also a professional. She'll train him till he's ready to tackle any slope, but she won't fall in love with him, the way so many others have. Still, not everything in life can be planned, and sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can't help but fall . . .

In this sparkling Christmas novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels, four close friends get together for a skiing vacation filled with a few unexpected bumps--and lots of laughter . . . When longtime friends Amy, Frankie, Rachael, and Nina reunited for a holiday singles cruise, their lives were deeply changed. Now they're getting together for another adventure at a fabulous ski lodge. Crisp snow, cozy fires, and delicious food capped off by meeting up with their significant others for a New Year's Eve celebration--it's perfect. At least until Frankie twists her ankle while snowshoeing--only to be rescued by a reclusive Grizzly Adams lookalike who lives nearby and introduces himself as Troy Manchester. Troy saves the day by helping the injured Frankie back to the ski lodge, but in the process encounters a part of the L.A. life he's tried to leave behind. Nina, visiting the gift shop to buy magazines for a recuperating Frankie, is similarly shocked to glimpse someone to whom she was once connected. As the mischievous Rachael and her sidekick Amy go to great lengths to patch up old friendships and spread the spirit of the season, the New Year may contain all kinds of new beginnings . . .

In this uplifting holiday novel from New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels, four women travel to Italy for a Christmas to remember . . . Christmas is filled with beloved and long-kept traditions, but sometimes, there's nothing better than creating brand-new ones. That's why Francesca and her high school friends Amy, Rachael, and Nina are traveling to Italy to spend the holidays with Frankie's boyfriend, Giovanni, and his family. Giovanni and his brother, Marco, run a small Italian restaurant in Manhattan, where cherished family recipes delight tourists and locals alike. But there's one recipe that eludes the brothers. Their mama refuses to divulge the secret behind her coveted panettone, claiming it is "Santa's secret." While Frankie joins Giovanni and Marco in the kitchen, hoping to uncover the mystery of Mrs. Lombardi's mouthwatering panettone, Amy, Nina, and Rachael are on their own quests. Amy wants to see the sights, Nina needs career inspiration, and Rachael longs to meet some eligible Italian men. Can one trip provide the answers everyone seeks? With a stunning Italian backdrop and a sprinkling of holiday magic in the mix, there may be all kinds of sweet surprises in store . . .

Book 1 in the brand-new Twin Lights series from the beloved author of The Sisterhood In a fresh, new series for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Melida Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels introduces siblings Madison and Lincoln Taylor, whose Jersey Shore inheritance plunges them into a world of mystery and mayhem . . . Growing up, Madison Taylor and her younger brother Lincoln lived in privilege, but their sheltered existence abruptly ended when their father was arrested for fraud and the family assets were seized. Since then, Madison has carved out a new path, studying fashion and working her way up to editor in chief of La Femme magazine, while Lincoln teaches wealth management at a small college outside the city. Both have separated themselves from their family and their past--until an unexpected bequest arrives from their late uncle. Madison and Lincoln are now the new co-owners of a marina at Smugglers Cove on the Navesink river. Instead of a fabulous, Hamptons-style property, Smugglers Cove offers little beyond a dilapidated dock, a few gas pumps, and a handful of clam boats. Madison's plan to sell the property goes awry when a dead body is found floating under their dock and transforms their new inheritance into a crime scene. Suddenly, Madison is swapping her city-girl wardrobe for cargo pants and flannel shirts, while she and Lincoln receive a crash course in small-town Jersey shore life, complete with quirky characters, pirate legends, and a mysterious treasure map. They're discovering more about themselves and each other every day, but with a mystery to solve, and big decisions to make, these are lessons they'll need to learn fast . . .

Has she found a home? Or joined a cult? After signing the lease on a cute yellow beach cottage in an idyllic island community where she's welcomed with open arms, she thinks she's finally found a place to call home. But this picture-perfect haven has a dark side and once you've seen it, you face a stark choice. You can stay and keep its secrets. Or you can try to escape... At twenty-nine, Alison Marshall is ready to find a place to call home. She's drifted from one small Florida town to another since high school, working odd jobs, saving hard, and building a nest egg. Once she finds the right place to settle down, she'll know. And when she reaches beautiful Palmetto Island, she thinks she may have found it. The small, close-knit island community seems to have everything Alison needs. On a hunch, she contacts the island's only realtor and learns that an old beach house is on the market. At first, home is everything she hoped it would be. But as days turn into weeks, she uncovers a dark side to this supposedly peaceful haven. The locals have a secret, and once Alison discovers what it is, she faces a stark choice. She can stay and join them--or escape. But leaving brings its own risks, and Alison is starting to wonder if coming to Palmetto Island is the last mistake she'll ever make . . .

The fearless, loyal, justice-seeking women of The Sisterhood glam up to take down Sin City's most corrupt and powerful men in this page-turning adventure of female friendship and sweet revenge from #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels. Now available with a fresh, new look and in trade paperback for the first time for readers of Janet Evanovich, J.D. Robb, and Danielle Steel When the Stakes are High, You Need The Sisterhood. The seven women of the Sisterhood--Myra, Annie, Kathryn, Alexis, Yoko, Nikki, and Isabelle--have risked everything in the name of justice, including their own freedom. Their most recent mission promised to reward them with a presidential pardon and a chance to leave their enforced exile. But before they can enjoy their prize, they'll have to tackle a risky new mission in the heart of Sin City. Myra and Annie's childhood friend, Beatrice, needs a favor. Her estranged daughter, Marble Rose, has been enjoying a stroke of good luck at the casinos lately--the kind of luck that makes enemies of the most powerful people in Vegas. Those people want Marble Rose stopped, permanently. But as the Sisters investigate with the help of their ally and attorney, Lizzie Fox, they discover a web of corruption that will pit them against their most ruthless opponent yet. Armed with Alexis's red bag of tricks, the ladies are about to put a daring plan in action. They've never failed before, but in Vegas, there are no sure bets--and this time, they'll have to wager everything they hold dear...

A powerful story of betrayal, courage, and starting over from #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels . . . "The triumphant theme of women like Molly finding justice will appeal to readers."--Booklist "Secrets, revenge and personal redemption from bestseller Michaels."--Publishers Weekly From her silver Mercedes to her designer kitchen, Molly's life is gleaming and beautiful--at least on the surface. But no one in her Goldenhills, Massachusetts, community knows what living with her demanding husband Tanner is really like. They know even less about the life she left behind in Florida almost two decades ago. Back then, Molly was Maddy Carmichael, living with her twin brother and neglectful mother in a run-down trailer park amid the orange groves of Florida. After the terrible events of her high school prom night, Molly fled north and reinvented herself. Now the veneer of Molly's polished existence is finally cracking--and Molly must find the strength to become the woman she once hoped to be.