Bøger af Katie Winters

A chance encounter between two lost souls at The Copperfield House flourishes into a remarkable journey of healing and truth-telling- all on the gorgeous island of Nantucket.Novelist Layla Johnson has writer's block. When Greta Copperfield invites her to The Copperfield House to teach a three-month writing seminar, she jumps at the chance, hoping it will ignite her creativity.Samuel Garreth has spent the previous twelve years in prison. His wife and children abandoned him, and he has nothing left- except for his friend from behind bars, Bernard Copperfield. Bernard invites him to stay at The Copperfield House until he gets on his feet- where he meets the remarkable Layla, whose books kept him company in prison.As Layla and Samuel circle one another, secrets from their past come to the surface and demand far more of them than most budding romances.Can Layla and Samuel make peace with the trauma of their past, come clean about what they've done, and face a brighter future?Dive into book eight of this women's fiction series set on the Island of Nantucket. It's a glorious world of beautiful beaches, frothing waves, cobblestone streets, and a beloved cast of characters. The series tells the story of the Copperfield Family, their return to Nantucket Island, and their healing after decades of pain and loneliness. Together, they can be better than ever before.

On a summer night in 1983, a mysterious woman carried her baby into The Sunrise Cove Inn -- and their lives were changed forever. Forty years later, the Sheridan Family must come together to help them yet again, before the past is lost for good.Top-rate journalist Lola Sheridan is renowned for her ability to get to the heart of any story. When a university professor contacts her to dig into her past, Lola jumps at the opportunity, especially when Audrey agrees to help.But as Lola and Audrey dive into the professor's remarkable origins, they learn that the horrors of her story align with the Sheridan Family's. The deeper they go, the more they're drawn into the long-lost world of Anna Sheridan - learning of her heartache, her loneliness, and her fight for a better future.Dive into the seventeenth book of the Vineyard Sunset Series, in which a vibrant cast of characters live out their dreams on Martha's Vineyard. This is the story of the Sheridan and Montgomery siblings, a heartwarming journey of friendship, loss, and love that will make you crave the next book.

Thousands of miles away, in the heart of Venice, a secret is exposed that will change the lives of the women of Martha's Vineyard forever.Jack Potter has been dead for nearly two years when Janine receives word from his lawyer, explaining that Jack's biological mother passed away in her home in Italy. She's left a will.With Alyssa and Maggie both pregnant, Janine sees this trip to Italy as a final family vacation before everything changes. But when they arrive, they learn that Teresa, Jack's mother, was a very unique and strange individual, who's created a sort of "scavenger hunt" through Venice for her remaining family members. If they "win" her game, they can have what she's left them in the will.At first, Teresa's game is a fun adventure, allowing them to meet family members and friends in the gorgeous Italian city. But soon, they find themselves consumed in old secrets -- and facing a traumatic event that happened many years ago, one that, had he known about it before his death, would have changed Jack's life. It certainly changes theirs.Dive into book twelve of The Katama Bay Series, a heartwarming journey of motherly and sisterly love, healing, and promise for better days, all on the island of Martha's Vineyard, with its gorgeous ocean views, its endless summer days, and its bubbly cast of islanders.

Eighty years after a powerful hurricane destroyed it, the Aquinnah Cliffside Overlook Hotel opens its doors for a beautiful Sheridan wedding. But everything is about to go horribly wrong.Kelli Montgomery is happier than she's ever been. Together with her fiancé, she opens the luxurious Aquinnah Cliffside just in time for Amanda Harris' wedding -- but soon finds herself up to her ears in chaos.It's been two and a half years since Amanda was left at the altar. Now, she's ready to try again with Sam, the manager of the Sunrise Cove Inn. But minutes before the wedding, Sam goes missing -- and Amanda and Kelli are forced to stare down their inner demons to get to the root of what's really going on at the Aquinnah Cliffside Overlook Hotel.Will Amanda get her happily ever after? And can the Aquinnah Cliffside Overlook Hotel stay open, even after such a dramatic start?Dive into the sixteenth book of the Vineyard Sunset Series, where a vibrant cast of characters live out their dreams on Martha's Vineyard. This is the story of the Sheridan and Montgomery siblings, a heartwarming journey of friendship, loss, and love that will have you wanting the next book.

The Copperfield Artist Residency reopens for a spectacular season -- welcoming artists, musicians, and writers from all over the country for a summer that will change their lives forever.Ella Copperfield bit off more than she can chew this summer. There's the Nantucket Music Festival, the reopening of the artist residency, and her marriage to Will -- all in a matter of weeks.And then, Aurora Bills arrives to the residency and flips everyone's world upside down.Aurora is thirty-five years old, relatively homeless, and immensely talented. For years, she was the single caregiver for her mother, who suffered from schizophrenia up until her recent death. Now, Aurora is aimless and terrified of her mother's diagnosis -- one she's not sure she can escape.As Aurora dives into her music and painting at The Copperfield House, her mind plays horrible tricks on her, and she begins to think the Copperfield Family and the handsome fisherman who caught her eye are out to get her.But the Copperfield Family has seen their fair share of turmoil and heartache. As the summer season escalates, they rally around Aurora, offering assistance and love in a cruel and lonely world. Ella and Will have their happily ever after; and The Copperfield House is off to the races for a remarkable next era of artistic promise and hope.Dive into book seven of this women's fiction series set on the Island of Nantucket. It's a glorious world of beautiful beaches, frothing waves, cobblestone streets, and a beloved cast of characters. The series tells the story of the Copperfield Family, their return to Nantucket Island, and their healing after decades of pain and loneliness. Together, they can be better than ever before.

A hidden sea cottage on the beach. Two secret affairs. And motherly love that transcends time and space -- no matter what.Aria Baldwin did the unthinkable: she ran away from her family's money, dropped out of college, and moved to Martha's Vineyard. She's lost, frightened, and unsure of herself -- but she's also falling head-over-heels with Cole Steel, whom she met onboard a sailboat in the Caribbean.Upon her arrival to Martha's Vineyard, Aria receives a mysterious letter with a newspaper clipping from over thirty years ago, which leaves Aria with numerous questions about her mother's past. To Aria, her mother has never been more than her father's puppet -- but she's beginning to think she doesn't have the whole story.Like Aria, Carmella never thought her mother cared for her at all. But when Elsa gives Carmella one of their mother's diaries, Carmella learns about her mother's sordid affair -- one that very nearly split up their family immediately after Carmella's birth.As Aria and Carmella fight to learn more about their mothers' pasts, they find themselves overwhelmed with compassion for the women who've come before them and the choices they were forced to make to survive.Dive into book eleven of The Katama Bay Series, a heartwarming journey of motherly and sisterly love, healing, and promise for better days, all on the island of Martha's Vineyard, with its gorgeous ocean views, its endless summer days, and its bubbly cast of islanders.

Fifty years ago, a Nantucket father made an irreparable mistake that altered the course of many people's lives. But now, his daughter has returned to the island -- and she's ready to face the past.Eloise's father kicked her out at sixteen. She had nothing -- no love, no happiness, no safety -- for years, until she married and moved to Indiana with a man named Liam. There, they had an at-times strained marriage, praying for children who never came. Three years ago, Liam passed away, and now, their farm has burned down, leaving Eloise with nothing, all over again -- just like when she was sixteen.Julia's daughter, Anna, lives in Seattle, where she works as a travel writer. When she goes to Orcas Island on a writing assignment, her boyfriend, Dean, surprises her there with a question that's bound to change their lives. But a freak accident on Orcas Island destroys Anna's sense of self -- and she's forced to return to Nantucket Island to seek comfort at The Copperfield House.On her way to Nantucket, Anna strikes up an unlikely friendship with Eloise, who just happens to be heading back to Nantucket, as well. On the road trip of a lifetime, they swap stories about their past and build a beautiful friendship for the ages.What awaits them in Nantucket will change both of their lives forever.Dive into book six of this women's fiction series set on the Island of Nantucket. It's a glorious world of beautiful beaches, frothing waves, cobblestone streets, and a beloved cast of characters. The series tells the story of the Copperfield Family, their return to Nantucket Island, and their healing after decades of pain and loneliness. Together, they can be better than ever before.

Maggie and Alyssa have an unbreakable sisterly bond. But when a chance encounter with an older woman named Heidi pushes them to take a huge emotional risk -- they're forced to ask themselves questions about the strength of their love and what they're willing to do to keep it alive.In New York City, life is not what it once was. Maggie's husband is cruel and manipulative, but when Alyssa demands answers, Maggie brushes it off. Now that the IVF treatments have worked and Maggie is pregnant, Maggie hardly notices the troubles in her marriage. Alyssa decides to step back and be happy for her sister, no matter what.But when Maggie suffers another miscarriage, Alyssa's heart breaks for her. All Maggie has ever wanted is to be a mother. This was her last chance.The Dog-Eared Corner is a gem of a bookstore in Martha's Vineyard. Heidi Withers' father opened it when she was just a girl and passed it on to her when he died, and it's been her pride and joy ever since.Now fifty-seven, things at the bookstore have begun to feel strange to Heidi -- but then again, everything has always felt strange to her. Since her son and sister abandoned her seven years ago, she's lived so much of her life alone, surrounded by books.But when a terrible diagnosis leaves her reeling, Heidi is forced to push aside her pride and look to the community of Martha's Vineyard for help. Miraculously, two beautiful sisters -- one heartbroken over her miscarriage, and the other trying her best to pick up the pieces -- enter her bookstore and become involved in the most monumental season of her life.When Heidi shares dark secrets from her past with Maggie and Alyssa, the girls decide to take a risk to make both Maggie's maternity dreams come true and bring Heidi's son back to the island. Neither story plays out how they plan.Dive into book ten of The Katama Bay Series, a heartwarming journey of motherly and sisterly love, healing, and promise for better days, all on the island of Martha's Vineyard, with its gorgeous ocean views, its endless summer days, and its bubbly cast of islanders.

BOLD: After a season of loss, the Montgomery Family opens their hearts to a springtime of change.Last autumn, Laura's death shocked the Montgomery Family to the core.Laura's daughter, Isabella, is crippled with sorrow and turns to Laura's diaries for comfort. What she finds there- a dramatic story that unfolds between the autumn of 1995 and spring of 1996, intrigues her. Laura never mentioned her old employer, Franklin Butler, nor the fact that, when Laura learned of his criminal activity, he threatened her to be silent. Why did Laura never mention any of this?Meanwhile, Laura's husband, Steve, has just re-opened his auto repair shop with the hope that a bit of hard work will distract him from his broken heart. In truth, he can't get over how unfair it all is. Laura was his life- she was his love. She deserved to live as long as he did, so they could watch their grandchildren grow up together.The island of Martha's Vineyard soon finds itself in the midst of a very strange event. A young woman has gone missing, and a private detective named Rina comes to the island to search for her. A chance encounter with Steve leads Rina to a world of discovery. Once she takes a peek in Laura's old diaries, she just might find out where the missing woman disappeared to- and ultimately save her life.Dive into the fifteenth book of the Vineyard Sunset Series, where a vibrant cast of characters live out their dreams on Martha's Vineyard. This is the story of the Sheridan and Montgomery siblings, a heartwarming journey of friendship, loss, and love that will have you wanting the next book.

Quentin Copperfield never thought it would come to this. He had everything. Where did he go wrong?Quentin's at the top of his game. He's the nightly news anchor for the biggest broadcast company in the United States. On top of that, he has three beautiful children and a wonderful wife, Catherine. What more could he want?But life isn't done with him yet. Out of the blue, his wife is diagnosed with cancer, and Quentin finds himself reeling. With Catherine so sick, his career no longer matters to him, and his father's invitation to Nantucket is looking more and more appealing. Maybe he should take his family out of the city for a while. Maybe he should make up for all the time he gave to his career instead of his family.Meanwhile, Quentin's oldest daughter, Scarlet, is in the midst of her own upheaval. For years, she and her father have fought about Scarlet's boyfriend, a filmmaker she lives with in Brooklyn. These days, Scarlet and Quentin hardly speak.Unfortunately, when all of Scarlet's belongings are stolen, she suspects her boyfriend's the criminal. Is it possible Quentin was right about him all this time?As Quentin and Scarlet help Catherine fight against cancer, father and daughter must set aside their differences. It just so happens that the Island of Nantucket is the perfect backdrop for this reunion. On top of that, Quentin just might have the resources to ensure Scarlet's boyfriend pays for the crimes he's committed.Dive into book five of this women's fiction series set on the Island of Nantucket. It's a glorious world of beautiful beaches, frothing waves, cobblestone streets, and a beloved cast of characters. The series tells the story of the Copperfield Family, their return to Nantucket Island, and their healing after decades of pain and loneliness. Together, they can be better than ever before.

A mysterious woman comes to Mackinac Island with secrets of her own- and seeks refuge in the love and kindness of the Swartz Family. But can they trust her?Alex Swartz has always been the black sheep of the family. For years, he's kept to himself, operating the bed and breakfasts across Mackinac Island, and never daring to dream of happiness, love, or family of his own. All that changes one late night at the Willow Bed and Breakfast, when the beautiful and secretive Lily arrives with two young boys. Over the next few weeks, Alex finds himself falling in love with Lily and caring for her children. Finally, he's needed. His heart grows twice its size.Unfortunately, Lily isn't truthful about who she really is.Meanwhile, Emma Swartz is very pregnant with her first child. When her water breaks too early, her plans to have the baby off the island are thwarted. Alex's new friend, Lily, is a midwife, and Lily soon steps in to save the day. For a little while, everyone is relieved.But Lily's "chance" arrival on Mackinac Island isn't so coincidental. Emma's pregnancy and Lily's lies are very connected, so much so that, once the baby comes, they both must face past trauma and fight for better futures for their children.Can Alex really trust Lily? Can Lily put back together the pieces of her shattered life? And can Emma find peace after a year of changes?Dive in for book six of Secrets of Mackinac Island, that gem of an island between the southern and northern peninsulas of Michigan, where secrets have been kept for the previous forty years.

It's New Year's Eve in Bar Harbor -- and the Harvey Sisters open their arms to another year of possibilities, heartache, and hope.Kim celebrates the holidays with the Harvey Sisters. At seventy years old, she's no less wild and adventurous than she was in her twenties. In her mind, she will never get old. Everything changes on a beautiful New Year's afternoon, when she gets on her snowmobile to ride home like always -- but is run off the road and into a tree.Everything in Kim's world goes dark. For a full month, she's trapped in a coma.When Kim wakes up, she can't walk or talk. She is lost, afraid, and completely unlike her former self -- and unsure if she will ever find herself again.Meanwhile, Heather's daughter, Kristine, moves to Bar Harbor after a particularly painful breakup and the loss of her business career. With nothing to do all day and nowhere to put her anxious mind, she seeks refuge in helping Kim around the house -- where she learns that she and seventy-year-old Kim have a whole lot more in common than she thought.Day after day, Kim and Kristine fight to rebuild their lives after turmoil -- with a whole lot of brownies, tea, romantic comedies, and good conversation along the way. Kim faces months of physical therapy and relearning how to walk, while Kristine asks herself questions about where she wants her life to go, who she wants to fall in love with, and what kind of person she wants to be.As the frigid Bar Harbor winter melts around them and blossoms into spring, both Kim and Kristine learn to love again. Kim's health rebounds, and Kristine makes a decision that will alter her life forever.Join us for book seven of the Mount Desert Island series, an unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, and secrets on a beautiful island off the coast of Maine.

The Copperfield Family celebrates the holidays for the first time in twenty-five years -- but secrets from the past continue to haunt them.Christmas was always Greta Copperfield's favorite time of year. Memories from that first Christmas with Bernard in Paris are some of her favorite -- times before marriage, before children, and even before The Copperfield House, when the love she had for Bernard was the only thing she really understood.But all that was so long ago. Now, as the world comes to terms with the fact that Bernard Copperfield spent twenty-five years in prison for crimes that he did not commit, Greta stirs with confusion about her own past and future, yet still welcomes back the entirety of The Copperfield Family for a holiday season none of them will ever forget.Can she and Bernard find a way to love one another again, even after so much time apart?And can her children truly find a way to heal after so many years of trauma?Dive into book four of this women's fiction series set on the Island of Nantucket. A glorious world of beautiful beaches, frothing waves, cobblestone streets, and a beloved cast of characters. The series tells the story of the Copperfield Family, their return to Nantucket Island, and their healing after decades of pain and loneliness. Together, they can be better than ever before.

One bride prepares for the Mackinac wedding of her dreams, while another Mackinac bride mourns the wedding that never was. It's autumn on Mackinac Island -- and love is never hard to come by, even if it's where you least expect it to be.Elise has had two of the most topsy-turvy years of her life. Now, she's weeks away from marrying Wayne, her second chance at love after her ex's affair.As Elise, Penny, Cindy, Tracey, Emma, and Megan prepare for the big wedding, they stumble into familiar Mackinac Island characters, including the whip-smart owner of The Pink Pony Bar and Grill, Marcy.Marcy has always been a fixture on the island. With her father now in a nursing home full-time, Marcy owns and operates the bar mostly by herself, keeping an eye on the many islanders who come by for drinks and good conversation. Marcy knows the ins-and-outs of all the Mackinac Island gossip -- but is generally grateful to stay out of it.In fact, Marcy has had a bit too much of her own drama over the years and is frankly done with it. At twenty-one, the love of her life left her at the altar, which messed her up so badly that she never even considered falling in love again -- not even with her very best friend in the world, Kurt (who has been by her side through thick and thin).When Elise discovers Marcy's deep-held secret about being left at the altar, Elise strikes out to discover the truth behind what really happened on that fateful day on Mackinac Island. What she learns shocks her to the core -- and makes her understand and appreciate her own life and her own love that much more.Dive in for book five of Secrets of Mackinac Island, that gem of an island between the southern and northern peninsulas of Michigan, where secrets have been kept for the previous forty years.

It's time for the Nantucket Jubilee-- an iconic celebration that calls back the most secretive of the Copperfield children, Ella.Twenty-five years ago, Quentin, Julia, and Alana fled The Copperfield House, leaving Greta and Ella alone-- feeling completely abandoned.But it wasn't the first time.Abandonment, as it turns out, has been the theme of Ella's life. And she doesn't even know it, yet.After graduation from Nantucket High, Ella ran off to New York City and joined an indie rock band. There, she met the heartbreakingly handsome guitarist, Will Ashton.It didn't surprise her that she fell head-over-heels for Will, but what did surprise her was all the rest: that their love and their rock band flourished. That soon, they were named one of the "top indie bands to watch out for." And later, that she and Will had two perfect children, Laura and Danny.It's been over twenty-five years since her father was sent to prison. Recently, her sisters, Julia, and Alana have returned to The Copperfield House to mend the pieces of their broken family.On top of it all, Julia and Alana are now almost certain that Bernard isn't to blame for the crimes he served time for.What does Ella think about that?She doesn't have time to think about it. Her band is on the verge of breaking up; her children are teenagers; and she's holding down two jobs to make ends meet.On top of it all, her and Will's on-again, off-again relationship is almost certainly "off" for good.She's heartbroken. She needs help. She needs the kind of love that The Copperfield House provides.But through the mess of self-discovery at The Copperfield House-- Ella is about to learn of long-held family truths that both destroy her and make her understand herself for the very first time.It is time to live again.And maybe, just maybe, it's time to return to The Copperfield House for good.Dive into this brand-new women's fiction series set on the Island of Nantucket. A glorious world of beautiful beaches, frothing waves, cobblestone streets, and a beloved cast of characters. The series tells the story of the Copperfield Family, their return to Nantucket Island, and their healing after decades of pain and loneliness. Together, they can be better than ever before.

A widow on the brink of enormous change. A shock of a lifetime that nearly tears a family in two. And an old man who, as it turns out, isn't done living quite yet -- not by a long shot.Charlotte Hamner lost her beloved husband Jason three years ago. His death nearly destroyed her -- but with the help of her dearest sisters and cousins in the Montgomery and Sheridan clans, she was able to find hope once more, one day at a time, and ultimately build her wedding planning business back to new heights.Against all odds, she found love again with the dashing photographer, Everett.It's September, the tail-end of a glorious summer on Martha's Vineyard. Everett gets a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on an island in the northwest, near his family who live in Seattle.Charlotte is terrified to tell him not to go. How can she stand between this wonderful man and his wildest dreams?Meanwhile, another member of the Montgomery clan meets a tragic end -- one that threatens to destroy them all. So soon after Jason's death, Charlotte realizes she must remain on Martha's Vineyard and carry her family through this difficult path. She cannot abandon them.Uncle Wes Sheridan was diagnosed with dementia several years back and has steadily declined. With his daughters and loved ones back on the island with him, however, his spirit is brighter than ever. A remarkable meeting with Beatrice, Tommy Gasbarro's great aunt, ignites something inside of him -- something that demands far more of him than he even knew he still had. Perhaps love is still possible, after all.Dive into the fourteenth book of the Vineyard Sunset Series, where a vibrant cast of characters live out their dreams on Martha's Vineyard. This is the story of the Sheridan and Montgomery sisters, a heartwarming journey of friendship, loss, and love that will have you wanting the next book.

A sailing adventuress embarks on a gorgeous journey through the Caribbean. When tragedy strikes, she finds an unlikely home at the Katama Lodge on Martha's Vineyard.Elsa's eldest, Cole Steel, is on the brink of the rest of his life. Like his father before him, he's a remarkable sailor-- but unlike his father, he has no wife, no children, and just the open ocean at his feet.Elsa's not entirely pleased with his reckless nature. But she knows he has the same adventurous spirit his father always had. Aiden lives through Cole, every day.Recently, Cole signed a contract to sail professionally. It's the opportunity of a lifetime-- with a caveat. His boss is widely known as the toughest in the business. Other sailors who've worked beneath her have fled home, saying they can't take the heat.That boss? Her name is Whitney Silverton. She's known nothing but sailing since she was a smart-aleck little kid, growing up on her father's docks in the Florida Keys. She's the best of the best, and everyone knows it.That is until this September, when a storm threatens to swallow her, her boat, and her brand-new mentee, Cole Steel, whole.She was always a fearless woman-- a woman who'd stared death in the face numerous times and laughed.But for whatever reason, this particular storm breaks her. She's frightened of the water, of herself, and of the only thing she's ever really loved-- sailing.Sensitive, like his mother Elsa, Cole suggests that Whitney take refuge in one of the most beautiful places in the world: the Katama Lodge and Wellness Spa, where his mother, aunts, and step-grandmother work to strengthen the bodies and minds of struggling women from around the globe.Whitney is hesitant.But if she agrees to a brief stint at the Katama Lodge-- her life very well might change forever.Dive into book nine of The Katama Bay Series, a heartwarming journey of motherly and sisterly love, healing, and promise for better days, all on the island of Martha's Vineyard, with its gorgeous ocean views, its endless summer days, and its bubbly cast of islanders.

Gorgeous sunsets. Crisp lake waters. Crackling bonfires. It's summer on Mackinac Island.For Tracey, these particular summer nights just might change her life forever. If she'll let them.Tracey Swartz is a lot of things-- fashionable, spontaneous, quick with a joke, and easy to laugh. No, she hasn't had an easy life. But who has?But it's finally time for Tracey's big break. Elise's new screenplay is set to start filming on Mackinac Island that summer, and Elise has arranged for Tracey to work in costuming on-set. Tracey is both terrified and thrilled to be a part of "movie magic."But as Tracey prepares for her role, a chance encounter with a man from her past leaves her reeling. Suddenly, she finds herself lost in an emotional correspondence with her daughter's long-lost father-- a man she thought she'd never hear from again.Chaos ensues as Tracey and her ex-lover become closer than they ever should have been.On top of it all, the movie director of Elise's film is not who he appears to be-- and soon reveals himself to be something of an unlikely savior in Tracey's life.Plus, Tracey's daughter, Emma, has secrets of her own.Dive in for book four of Secrets of Mackinac Island, that gem of an island between the southern and northern peninsulas of Michigan, where secrets have been kept for the previous forty years.

Bar Harbor Summer Nights sizzle with jazz music, late-night dance parties on the beaches of Maine, and a belief that new chapters begin whenever you say they do. It's a summer Angie and the rest of the Harvey Sisters won't forget.Angie's life has revolved around one thing and one thing only: music. As a new Bar Harbor resident, it's up to her to cultivate a jazz group that rivals the one she left back home in Chicago -- on that fills her heart and soul with music. Lucky for Angie, Bar Harbor has several skilled musicians, including a handsome stranger that leaves her captivated.Meanwhile, Nicole's daughter, Abby, strikes up a beautiful friendship with Angie's daughter, Hannah. Hannah is on the brink of motherhood, far away from anyone and anything she's ever known, with limited funds to give her baby a good and healthy life. Together, Abby and Hannah become a strong and powerful force, joining together to forge a business that will set Hannah and her baby up for prosperity.Abby, who struggled in the wake of her college graduation, soon finds a surprising path of her own. It's her brand-new life in that gorgeous town of Bar Harbor, tucked between glittering Frenchman Bay and Acadia Mountain. Her story is just beginning.Dive into this new women's fiction series, Mount Desert Island-- an unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, and secrets on a beautiful island off the coast of Maine.

It's summer on Nantucket -- and Alana Copperfield is in for the shock of a lifetime.Twenty-seven years ago, Alana Copperfield was the beauty queen of Nantucket High and girlfriend of Jeremy Farley, the handsome and successful football quarterback. Back then, Jeremy's football scholarship to Notre Dame pushed him to break things off with the aimless Alana. Their breakup created a chain of events that ultimately led to a terrible car accident, one that left Jeremy unable to walk for nearly two years. Needless to say, his dreams were dashed forever. Meanwhile, a handsome and mysterious artist at The Copperfield House painted a portrait of Alana that shot both him and Alana into stardom. He became a world-renowned painter, while Alana became a famous model and part-time actress in her own right. Their love and success seemed boundless. Everything was perfect -- for a little while. Until now. As Alana's career peters out, her husband Asher's grows exponentially -- leaving Alana to question her talents and whether her husband ever appreciated anything more than her beautiful face. When he decides to sell the portrait of her that made him famous in the first place, Alana is not only hurt -- she's angry. Learning about his lost list of infidelities doesn't help anything, either. Alana returns to The Copperfield House to ask herself serious questions about how she wants the rest of her life to play out. Does she really want to follow Asher around the world? Or does she want to build something of her own? At forty-five years old, perhaps things are only just beginning for Alana... On top of it all, Julia and Ella are hot on the case of discovering the truth behind their father, Bernard's "crimes" and whether they can clear his name of any wrongdoing. He spent twenty-five years in prison -- and they're starting to believe it was all for nothing. It will be one heart wrenching and tumultuous summer on Nantucket Island, but the Copperfield sisters will welcome it with open arms. Dive into this brand-new women's fiction series set on the Island of Nantucket. A glorious world of beautiful beaches, frothing waves, cobblestone streets, and a beloved cast of characters. The series tells the story of the Copperfield Family, their return to Nantucket Island, and their healing after decades of pain and loneliness. Together, they can be better than ever before.

It's another summer on Martha's Vineyard. It's one the Remington Women will won't forget.Elsa's middle child, Mallory, is often described as the quietest and sweetest of all the Remington Women-- just as happy go lucky as Elsa, agreeable as Janine, and punctual as Nancy.Needless to say, it never pleased Mallory to be overlooked. But after her accidental pregnancy with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Lucas, plus the death of her father and grandfather in the span of a year, she's had very little time to ask herself that pivotal question: Who. Am. I?At twenty-five, Mallory is ready to find out. And unfortunately for her family members, she can't exactly do that while working as a full-time secretary at the Katama Lodge and Wellness Spa.She wants a career. She wants real love-- the kind that makes you weak in the knees and ready to become the best version of yourself.Part of her wants to do all this to show her son what she's made of. But another part wants to do it purely for herself.Meanwhile, summer is in full-swing, bringing with it sailing competitions, food festivals, concerts, and a stream of beautiful celebrities and incredibly wealthy tourists.Meanwhile, Elsa's new love, widower Bruce Holland, interests Mallory as he digs into a local criminal case, one that sweeps the island and creates some juicy gossip. As Bruce and Mallory begin the case-- Bruce finds himself aligning his vision of his future with the woman who's finally made him forget his sorrow, Elsa Remington.Does Mallory have it in her to help Bruce with the criminal case? Does she dare ask for something more than what she has? And will Lucas ever be enough for her-- or is there a whole lot of love out there waiting?Dive into book eight of The Katama Bay Series. A heartwarming journey of motherly and sisterly love, healing, and promise for better days, all on the island of Martha's Vineyard, with its gorgeous ocean views, its endless summer days, and its bubbly cast of islanders.

Martha's Vineyard islanders open their arms to a glorious springtime of change. The Sheridan Women prepare their hearts and minds for long sunny days, family parties, and everlasting love.After a blizzard roared across the island in February, Lola Sheridan was forced to postpone her wedding to Tommy Gasbarro, the handsome Italian sailor who stole her heart two summers back. Their June wedding approaches -- and the Sheridan women have a surprise party up their sleeves, one that will shock all involved and make Lola question her allegiances.A year and a half ago, Susan's daughter, Amanda, prepared to wed her long-time fiancé, Chris -- only to discover that he didn't want to marry her at all. Since then, she's allowed herself to fall for Sam, the handsome front-desk manager at the Sunrise Cove Inn. But after all that heartache, can she really move forward? Can she really trust Sam?When Amanda and Sam are involved in a heartbreaking hit-and-run car accident, Sam, Amanda, and Lola find themselves wrapped up in a mysterious legal case -- one that will prove, once and for all, who the Sheridan family can truly trust.Dive into the thirteenth book of the Vineyard Sunset Series, where a vibrant cast of characters live out their dreams on Martha's Vineyard. This is the story of the Sheridan sisters, a heartwarming journey of friendship, loss, and love that will have you wanting the next book.

Mackinac Island prepares for an approaching summer of gorgeous coastal walks, carriage rides, and blissful nights of celebration -- and for the first time in her life, Cindy Swartz is ready for change.Last autumn, Cindy's half-sister, Elise, arrived to the island with dramatic news that flipped the Swartz family upside down.Around the same time, Cindy's long-lost son, Michael, also returned after three years away. He'd never told her where he went; he'd never called. Cindy doesn't know how to mend their relationship -- and she's not sure Michael even wants to try.As the people around Cindy grow and change and demand more of themselves, Cindy finds herself re-analyzing her life and asking herself big questions.Does her husband, Fred, even respect her -- let alone love her?Why has she been so unhappy for so long?What is her passion? Has she ever had one?Is there more to life?Dive in for book three of Secrets of Mackinac Island, that gem of an island between the southern and northern peninsulas of Michigan, where secrets have been kept for the previous forty years.

The island of Martha's Vineyard bubbles with anticipation-- summer approaches, as does the first Sheridan wedding in decades.Susan Sheridan left her life in Newark almost a year ago. Since then, Susan, Christine, Lola, Audrey, and Amanda have lived out every life milestone under the sun-- from divorce to new loves, illnesses, to second-chance romances, and beyond.Now, after a year of cancer and healing, it's time for Susan Sheridan to have her happily-ever-after with her high school sweetheart, Scott. There is so much to be done before the huge event--but Susan Sheridan is good at staying busy. And when a woman gets into a bit of trouble on the island and needs Susan's legal assistance, Susan can't help but step in and take charge. This is just her way.And a criminal trial on the island is set to keep Susan and the rest of the Sheridan clan on their toes. It is set to be another spring and summer of unforgettable memories.Dive into this new women's fiction series by heading to Martha's Vineyard-- a backdrop of white sand and crystal blue waters that follow the stories of the Sheridan clan. A heartwarming journey of friendship, loss, and love that will have you wanting the next book. For fans of Caroline Brown, Debbie Macomber, and Susan Mallory.

A Manhattan socialite who loses everything. The mother she's resented for over twenty years. A return to Martha's Vineyard, where healing can finally begin.Janine Potter grew up on the other side of the tracks. Her mother, Nancy, struggled with just about everything: alcohol, men, money -- and Janine made a pledge to herself that she would never be like her.At age nineteen, Janine met Jack Potter, the son of an oil tycoon, and never looked back. Her life became a series of cocktail parties and multi-million-dollar apartments all across the world and rubbing elbows with celebrities. Slowly, memory of her mother faded -- although the trauma never really did.Fast-forward to the present. Janine is forty-three, with two beautiful daughters, a perfect apartment, a handsome husband who betrays her beyond her wildest dreams.Soon, Janine is cast out from her picture-perfect life. She has nothing.Her mother, Nancy, who's gone through trials and triumphs of her own over the previous twenty years, sees Janine's very public devastation as an opportunity to reach out to the daughter she's missed so desperately over the years."Come to Martha's Vineyard. Return to me. Let's heal together, after the shared trauma of our past."Janine has nowhere else to turn. For the first time in twenty-five years, her mother is her only answer.But the world that awaits her on Martha's Vineyard is beyond her wildest dreams. There are new friends, two step-sisters, beautiful ocean waters, and even a potential love interest -- a summer she'll never forget.Can Janine and her mother find a way to heal the wounds of their past? Can Janine overcome the ultimate betrayal?Dive into book one of The Katama Bay Series -- a heartwarming journey of motherly and sisterly love, healing, and promise for better days, all on the island of Martha's Vineyard, with its gorgeous ocean views, its endless summer days, and its bubbly cast of islanders.For fans of Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, and Debbie Macomber.

A marriage between two lost souls who finally come together after decades as "just friends." A mysterious little girl with a secret past. And a struggle with IVF that continues to demand courage and inner strength.It's finally time for Carmella to marry the love of her life -- her best friend turned boyfriend turned fiancé, Cody. As she grapples with her new role as stepmother to Gretchen, she learns some surprising news about her own situation -- and finds herself rewriting a future she'd once thought would be aimless and incredibly lonely.Alyssa has only loved one person in her life -- her high school boyfriend, Hunter, who she broke up with over four and a half years ago. His surprise appearance at a loft party in Brooklyn ignites Alyssa's soul all over again, but the joy is short-lived. Rather soon, Alyssa learns that Hunter is in the depths of a depressive spell and must go to rehab. As she attempts to help him, she discovers that he has a little girl in his care, a beautiful curly-haired blonde without a name. As Hunter heads to rehab, Alyssa is left with the depths of Hunter's secrets, hopeful to discover ways to help both him and his little girl.Meanwhile, Alyssa finds her sister, Maggie, a worthy team-mate in this sudden and very strange version of "motherhood." Throughout this time, Maggie struggles through her first round of IVF, bouncing over emotional hurdles and demanding much more of herself than she can always give.Dive into book seven of The Katama Bay Series -- a heartwarming journey of motherly and sisterly love, healing, and promise for better days, all on the island of Martha's Vineyard, with its gorgeous ocean views, its endless summer days, and its bubbly cast of islanders.

Elise's time on Mackinac Island has only just begun.What started as a brief trek to the gorgeous Michigan island has forced Elise into a wild arena of family secrets, broken promises, and now--to her surprise--disaster.Wayne, the handsome stranger who works at the coffee shop soon proves to be her only friend as she digs in her heels, determined to meet her father and make peace with the family she never knew she had.Elise digs deeper into the island's tremendous history and discovers a glorious world of powerful friendships and family ties. Her mother's involvement becomes increasingly clear ... and heartbreaking.The coffee shop owner, Wayne, has a number of secrets of his own. Every day, he struggles from the trauma of a horrible tragedy, one that connects him to the Swartz family in more ways than one.Out of the blue, a younger member of the Swartz family arrives back to Mackinac Island after three years away. He brings a reminder of the pain he caused in his absence, along with a promise of change and hope.Can Elise mend ties with her long-lost family?Will Wayne ever find peace after such sorrow?And can the Swartz family unite and become stronger than ever before?Dive in for a trek of a lifetime: from the glittering sands of Los Angeles, all the way to that gem of an island between the southern and northern peninsulas of Michigan, Mackinac Island, where secrets have been kept for the previous forty years.

Elise's life as she knows it is over. Her husband of twenty years had an affair; her children have left the nest; and she hasn't managed to sell a screenplay in almost ten years. Now, one of the people she loved most in the world--her mother--is dead."Heartbroken" doesn't even cover it. She's never been more lost in her life.Elise and her mother had always lived in Los Angeles. Her mother was an actress and a single mother, who never revealed who Elise's father was.Now, Elise finds a secret diary within her mother's things--one that reveals a portion of her mother's life that Elise never knew about.In the late '70s, her mother worked as the personal assistant to acclaimed actress, Jane Seymour. And during this time, she journeyed to the glorious Michigan-based Mackinac Island, for the film, Somewhere in Time.While there, Elise's mother met a man who changed her life forever. He must be Elise's father. And Elise is determined to find out.Now, Elise must decide what to do next. How will she grapple with her mother's death? And could a trip to Mackinac Island change her life, like it did her mother's?She thought all the adventure in her life was over. She thought she would never find happiness again.But she's beginning to think the adventure has only just begun.Dive in for a trek of a lifetime: from the glittering sands of Los Angeles, all the way to that gem of an island between the southern and northern peninsulas of Michigan, Mackinac Island, where secrets have been kept for the previous forty years.

A Martha's Vineyard widow hasn't known happiness in a long, long time. Death has surrounded her. And hope has long-since left the building. What happens next is beyond her wildest dreams.Elsa Remington Steel pledged to love one man, for the rest of her life. Aiden was a bright light, a wild personality, a beautiful soul -- her husband and the father of her three wonderful children.Two years before, when they learned of his diagnosis, Elsa felt his death coming like a storm.After all, her brother had died at age ten, her mother had died when she was sixteen, and her father's health was on the decline. In Elsa's eyes, her world quickly fell apart. It was just expected.Now, her father is dead, her husband has been gone for over a year -- but Elsa finds herself in the midst of beautiful renewal. She's just met her stepsister, Janine, who's pushed them to re-open the Katama Bay Wellness Lodge and Retreat Center, and Elsa has rediscovered love for her work, alongside her stepmother and dear friend, Nancy.But secrets from the past threaten to drag her and her sister, Carmella, back into the darkness.Can Elsa build love and life and beauty for herself again, after so much loss? Can she find a way to heal?