Sherry Derr-Wille

Dressed as Bonnie and Clyde, Rhonda and her husband are on their way to a Halloween party, when they witness a drive by shooting. The man who is shot is John Richardson, who is handing out candy dressed up as a scarecrow with a jack-o-lantern covering his face. Going into detective mode, completely unaware of how she is dressed, she calls in the crime and rushes to the scene. To her dismay, she soon learns John is in the hospital and his grandson, Sean, has taken his place. Joined by her partner, Phil, Rhonda must decide if the intended victim is John or his beloved grandson. No matter which one it is, why would anyone want to take either of their lives?

Resurrection Ranch is up and running. Even "The Lost Boys" are learning what it means to love and be loved. When first Clint then Parker find love, they realize everything they learned as children is false. When Cassion gets a lead on the men who kidnapped and sold boys to the ranch, his search takes him from the ranch to Iowa and finally Indiana to find one of the men he is searching. Unfortunately, it comes at the cost of his health. With first the second man then the third man captured, a draining trial is held on the ranch, bringing stress as well as healing to all of those who attend in order to see justice finally done.

When Mark found not only his paternal grandmother but also his step-mother and half siblings, he is amazed when they decide to relocate to Resurrection Ranch to work with those dedicated to bringing their vision to fruition. Chris and Peter's families are also involved in the rebuilding what they hope could be one of the top ranches and educational facilities in the country. They are aided by several aliens who have come to add their expertise to the project. All is well until someone tries to sabotage everything they have dreamed of and built.

As a child of four, Marco is all alone in the world. With only his mother in his life, her death prompts the authorities to send him to Henderson Ranch for boys. At the age of eighteen, he is sold into slavery to a ranch in Mexico. Two years later, he is recued and reunited with his childhood friend, Christopher. At his friend's insistence he modernizes his name to Mark and embarks on a journey that will bring him full circle back to Henderson Ranch, now called Resurrection Ranch. On his journey, Mark finds previously unknown family and love with one of the alien nurses, Kara, all off whom are willing to journey with him into the future at Resurrection Ranch.

Orphaned at birth, Christopher is sent to a ranch for unwanted children. When he ages out, he is embraced by a militant group of skinheads who are unaware of his Native American heritage. A protest at an Alien Complex outside of Denver, opens a new path for his life. While he is receiving his education, his new friends and mentors are working behind the scene to find his birth family.Melian has come to the complex from the Alien base under the Antarctician ice cap. She takes an immediate interest in Christopher, who now wants to be called Chris, and looks forward to see what their future holds.

Caroline Lewis feels life isn't worth living when she loses her husband to Covid-19 while on a business trip to China. In order to avoid the coming pandemic, she opts to have her body frozen to be awakened in 2070. In 2120, archaeologists exploring the ruins of Los Angeles, find Caroline's perfectly preserved body. As she is brought to life, fifty years later than expected, she is forced to learn to live in a world unlike the one she remembers from 2020. Aaron Phillips knows Caroline is special when he hires her as a research volunteer at the library. He hopes she feels the same way about.

When three contingencies took off from their dying planet, Plantas, only two arrived at their destination unharmed. When the lost contingency is hit with a meteor storm, only one ship survives and makes it to their destination of Nalo. Over the generations, the descendants of the original refugees become the ruling class of their adopted planet. Even the rebel group, the Pure Of Nalo, are unable to unseat the monarchy. When relations with Earth are established, it is Prince Nicos who leaves Nalo to find love on an alien planet and bring back new ideas as well as his Earthly family to save the throne and the people of Nalo.

After losing her beloved grandfather, Callie Appleman is ready for a new start far away from her southern Wisconsin childhood home. Flagstaff puts her and her daughter, Lanie, away from the whispered innuendos of the people who know her best.Wade Hawk, a confirmed bachelor, goes to help Callie as a favor to his mother. Being Callie's boss, she is certain her youngest son will be not only a great help, but also a perspective husband. Wade on the other had is skeptical, but is ready to help out when he can. He is surprised when he meets Callie and Lanie and realize they could become important in his life.When Lanie's father tracks them down, he puts the lives of Callie, Lanie and Wade in danger.

WINNER of the 2011 EPIC eBook Award for best romance anthology Best friends Kimi, Melinda, Jacque, and Lilianna grew up in Aspen Grove, Colorado, but went in separate directions after high school. Now they're invited to their twentieth high school reunion. They want to see each other again, but will they attend, and what stories will they have to share?"FINDING LOVE IN PARADISE" by Lorna CollinsWhen Kimi McGuire goes to Hawaii to discover her Hawaiian roots, she also finds Jason Nakagiri, a good-looking Hawaiian surfer who steals her heart. But is he truly the love of her life or just her dream of a soul mate?"LOVE―SOUTH OF THE BORDER STYLE" by Christie SharyMelinda Miller falls hard while on a vacation in Mexico, but when he doesn't call, she believes her one chance at happiness has died. Is Juan Carlos merely a summer romance as she fears, or can their love survive time and distance?"LOVE―WISCONSIN STYLE" by Sherry Derr-WilleJacque Harris dreams of living in Scandinavia working as a translator, but a hasty marriage kills her dreams, trapping her in Wisconsin. Now divorced, is Bryan Chapman, the guy she meets in the grocery store, the start of the relationship of her dreams?LOVE UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS by Luanna RughLilianna Anderson left town in humiliation the day after high school graduation, vowing never to return, but her mother's sixty-fifth birthday can't be ignored. When she runs into Russ Anthony, the high school sweetheart who betrayed her, can she find love again?

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, And a Silver Sixpence in Her ShoeFour women in Aspen Grove, Colorado will discover the extra blessing this old tradition brings when a silver sixpence appears to change each of their lives. Find out how each of them finds this special good luck promise of love."Something Old" by Lorna CollinsWhen Lexie Thomas returns to Aspen Grove, Colorado to visit her grandmother, she never expects to find an old wedding gown, and she could never imagine the journey she'll begin. But will it lead to love?"Something New" by Sherry Derr-WilleDana Mathews thinks she's too old for love. That is until Sean Peters becomes her neighbor. Can this old gal learn a few new tricks?"Something Borrowed" by Cheryl GardarianCarrie Roberts borrows her friend's heirloom diamond earrings for a special performance, but when one disappears, she finds herself accused of theft. In the process of clearing her name, can she also find love?"Something Blue" by Luanna RughWhen Shannon Delaney inherits her mother's house, she decides to repaint, and she definitely wants something blue for her bedroom. Will her painter turn out to be something more than just another tradesm

Can a simple crocheted snowflake contain magic? The Sullivan sisters think so. On Christmas Eve, 1958, Great Aunt Maude gives a unique snowflake ornament to each of them: Allegra-thirteen, Sonata-twelve, Melody-nine, and Carole-eight. Years later, they learn she might have crocheted a little something extra-a bit of magic and wisdom-into their gifts. In Snowflake Secrets, each sister, now grown, uncovers the magic of her unique ornament. As they confide their revelations to each other and their dying mother, they discover the secret they all share. Every narrative is unique and told in a different voice by four authors: Allegra by Lorna Collins; Sonata by Christie Shary; Melody by Luanna Rugh and Carole by Sherry Derr-Wille. Yet all their stories are woven together into the tapestry of Snowflake Secrets, an inspirational tale of family, love and finding that special joy that makes life worth living.