Bøger af Melissa Wardwell

Jillian Matthews had two priorities in her life - her daughter, Katie, and her dance studio. When her husband died nine years before in the deserts of the Middle East, she became determined to raise her daughter on her own, refusing to open herself up to love again.Dr. Michael Emerson told himself he was happy with his life as a bachelor after a messy divorce. He thought his work and yearly mission trips were enough to satisfy him. When tragedy strikes, he finds himself in a situation that he is completely unprepared for.

Elizabeth "Liz" Thompson liked her quiet, predictable life with her son. When she witnesses something horrifying and dangerous, they are forced into hiding. She seeks refuge in the small community of Isle of Hope, Georgia only to find that her life and her heart are still hanging in the balance.Officer Jake Andrews, dedicated his life to protect and serve the people of Savannah. In the back of his mind always wondering "what if"? The arrival of a young woman from his past forces him to face a long-buried secret, that will change how he sees his future.As danger comes to Georgia, Liz & Jake must learn to trust God and each other, to see their way out of the situation.

Something's up in Suamalie, and it's looking like love!When Kiana, Lulu, and Meilani decide it's time for the islands to have affordable wedding options, Something Suamalie becomes the marriage of skills, friendship, and wedding splendor on the islands.Cruising around the island on a Moped in a business suit may seem incongruous, but Kiana knows how to blend practicality and professionalism, a strong work ethic and relaxation. With no time for mistakes or changes in plans, she's also decided to forgo romance (for herself). There just isn't enough time in the day. That is until the early arrival of one of the groomsmen of Something Suamalie's first booking throws everything off balance, including her thoughts on long distance dating.Beau was perfectly content with his job and the growing attraction to a girl back home; however, he hadn't figured in the sassy and sometimes unprofessional wedding planner. Seeing her world begin to unravel while she and her partners fumble with their first weddings tugs at his heart strings and leaves him second guessing his choices in the romance department. She's a study in opposites. He's attracted. So now what do they do?Take a trip to the Suamalie Islands where palm trees sway, the sand and sea pulse with life, and the people will steal your heart.

Marriage was forever, at least that was what Emma thought, but an unfortunate turn of events brought her world crashing in around her. Determination to make a good life for her three children spur her to push through the pain of rejection and loneliness she battles. His body's disfigurement and self-torment keep David living in the shadows of society. After spending time with Emma and her children, he begins to hope for something he knows he doesn't deserve. He hatches a plan to put right what was wrong in his life.

Why do weddings do their best to ruin relationships? Friends, family-even the couple!Beth Stevens didn't come to the Independence Islands to find a guy, but thanks to her beloved Gram, she had a place to go and the skills to start a business she loves. Meeting Scott again and getting engaged was a bonus she only dreamed of.Now, in the final weeks before their Christmas Eve wedding, she can't imagine not having him in her life. They have endured one hurdle after another in their two-year relationship and have remained devoted through it all.And then months of wedding planning begins to fall apart as one person continues to undermine Beth's choices.Scott has waited for this day to come but as he witnesses Beth unravel, he does everything he knows to do to protect and stand by her.The question is, will things ever come together enough to get them both to the altar before it's too late?This Breakers Head novel is Melissa Wardwell's final novel in the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters. The Independence Islands Series: beach reads aren't just for summer anymore.

All the plans Tiffany and Brad made for their lives as individuals were thrown to the wind the moment they met. Now, after almost a decade of marriage, they spend more time apart than together. Though plans remain unfulfilled, their hearts seek to remain steadfast and connected. After Brad returns from his latest tour in Afghanistan, it is evident that the man Tiffany married is no longer the same. As Brad struggles with reacquainting himself with his life, Tiffany questions how it could be part of God's plan. No matter how much support they have from their family and friends, the choice is still theirs. Will they continue to trust God with their lives or will they choose their own course?

You can run from your past, but you can't escape it.Though he disappeared that day, Raylin McReynolds never believed her father died at the World Trade Center on 9/11.So, when a mysterious letter arrives from Breakers Head, informing her that she would find him on the Independence Islands off the coast of Georgia, she has no choice but to find a job, get there, find her father.As mainland troubles encroach on Hooper Island, Sean Anderson devises a plan and presents it to the island pastors and his cousin, Scott. The result: Grace Mission-a place where those struggling can find the help they need.What he didn't need was a distraction in the form of a newcomer to the islands-a mission volunteer, no less.Others at the mission, Beth and Scott, see more than just frustration brew between Raylin and Sean. What will it take to convince Sean and Raylin to stop bickering long enough to see what's obvious to everyone else?Raylin's on a mission to find her father and protect her heart, but neither seem willing to cooperate.Seasoned Grace continues the Hooper Island stories of the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters. The Independence Islands Series: beach reads aren't just for summer anymore.