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When Aury and her fellow quilters uncover clues to a potential fortune, will they be able to untangle the mystery in time to save Eastover Retreat Center from financial ruin?
During their annual quilt retreat, gale force winds trap the ladies in a boarded-up manor house. Inside, the sewing sisters discover the diaries of the mistress of Eastover Plantation written during the Civil War and clues she left behind which started as a treasure hunt for her children. Following the clues, the quilters take a journey they never expected.
As Aury works closely with the owner of the retreat center, they dig up more than treasure when they follow the trail through history. Will it be enough to save Eastover and preserve the history of the plantation?
Oaky With a Hint of Murder
Aury and Scott travel to the Finger Lakes in New York’s wine country to get to the bottom of the mysterious happenings at the Songscape Winery. Disturbed furniture and curious noises are one thing, but when a customer winds up dead, it’s time to dig into the details and see what ferments.
Is there any truth to the Native American legends that cluster near Seneca Lake? Is the warrior’s disapproval of wineries growing legs?
Aury will need to pour over the clues to unearth the mystery before the winery’s reputation is crushed. With the annual wine festival just around the corner, Aury harvests more than she bargained for when the killer tries to bottle her up for good. less than 3 oz
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Aury and Scott travel to the Finger Lakes in New York’s wine country to get to the bottom of the mysterious happenings at the Songscape Winery. Disturbed furniture and curious noises are one thing, but when a customer winds up dead, it’s time to dig into the details and see what ferments. Is there any truth to the Native American legends that cluster near Seneca Lake? Is the warrior’s disapproval of wineries growing legs? Aury will need to pour over the clues to unearth the mystery before the winery’s reputation is crushed. With the annual wine festival just around the corner, Aury harvests more than she bargained for when the killer tries to bottle her up for good. -
When we have the courage to be vulnerable and share our stories, both good and bad, even when they expose mistakes or weaknesses, our experience can help make other people better. - Kim “K.C.” Campbell, Author of Flying in the Face of Fear Sisters addresses life in the armed forces from a woman’s perspective: the ups and the downs, from basic training to combat experiences. Many of these authors were groundbreaking in their career fields, making life better for the women who would follow. Learn how they thrived through challenging times by demonstrating courage and perseverance. Discover how each woman learned to believe in herself and harness her inner strength to achieve her goals. Apply their lessons learned to your life, and take strength from women who have paved the way. Whether they served a few decades or a few months, the lessons they learned shaped who they are today. They are strong, resilient, courageous, ambitious, inspirational, and committed women who want to share their stories with you. Don’t let these powerful stories go unheard! -
NEW RELEASE The military takes a hard stand against sexual assault and harassment, but what happens when politics are involved? Jackie Austin is getting her life together as a single woman. She’s been promoted, works at the Pentagon, and spends her free time helping coach youth soccer. Generally, everything is good. Until her house is broken into. And someone tries to kill her. Is this because of what she’s unearthed related to the cases she’s been assigned? If so, the list of suspects is long. Jackie always battles to help the victim—no matter who they are. But this time someone is doing whatever they can to stop her. Who is it and how far are they willing to go? NOTE: There are no assault scenes in this book. The topic focuses on the prosecution piece. -
As an addition to the upcoming If I Look Like You, Scout introduces you to her friends so you can learn more about them. You can color and do puzzles to add to the fun. While Scout the chameleon dragon starts with the misconception that what she can become is based on her appearance, the key lesson is repeated by everyone she meets: “You don’t have to look like me.” -
The Dragons of Silent Mountain
Change has come to Silent Mountain. Ashton grew up with enchanting stories of when dragons filled the sky. When the mountain rumbles and people start disappearing, Ashton is compelled to discover if the tales are true. She may be labeled as crazy as her grandfather, but she has to unravel the mystery of her birthright. While trying to help the dragon queen, Ashton finds herself at odds with Lukas, her childhood friend, and captain of the soldiers. Bucking the ruling family, she places herself between the needs of the dragons and the troops Lukas commands. When tempers flare and blood is shed, Ashton races to fulfill her grandmother’s wishes while blocking the evil actions of the power-hungry village ruler. Can Ashton win Lukas to her side to save the dragons and the village from a fight that could destroy them all? -
When Aury and her fellow quilters uncover clues to a potential fortune, will they be able to untangle the mystery in time to save Eastover Retreat Center from financial ruin? During their annual quilt retreat, gale force winds trap the ladies in a boarded-up manor house. Inside, the sewing sisters discover the diaries of the mistress of Eastover Plantation written during the Civil War and clues she left behind which started as a treasure hunt for her children. Following the clues, the quilters take a journey they never expected. As Aury works closely with the owner of the retreat center, they dig up more than treasure when they follow the trail through history. Will it be enough to save Eastover and preserve the history of the plantation?INCLUDES a free quilt pattern in the back of the book.
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What happens when an unstable person doesn’t get what they want? As a woman in a man’s world, Major Jackie Austin is accustomed to overlooking suggestive comments and persistent suitors. But when the unsigned, disturbing, love letters arrive and disconcerting phone calls interrupt her sleep, it’s going too far. Now someone is breaking into her house, and the turmoil is taking a toll on her career. Will this harasser take his schemes one step further . . . to murder? Could Jackie be next? The Obsession is a captivating thriller, full of mystery, suspense, and danger. If you like military, intrigue, and crime-solving, you’ll love Dawn Brotherton’s The Obsession, the first book in the Jackie Austin trilogy. Begin your first adventure with Jackie today! Also available in audio. Like this? Follow Jackie to Germany in Wind the Clock, then to the Pentagon in Truth Has No Agenda. -
Major Jackie Austin loves working for the Air Force Inspector General’s office at beautiful Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany, but her orderly world is shattered when a plane crash leads to a devastating loss. Worse still, the accident looks eerily similar to one she wrote for an exercise scenario, making her the prime suspect. Jackie struggles to pick up the pieces of her shattered life while avoiding the clutches of the agents from the office of special investigations. With federal agents and terrorists closing in, only Jackie can save herself. -
Can love be right even if the timing is wrong? The last thing Jamie Woods needs is another distraction. Her career in D.C. is booming as she takes the lead at her new office even as her personal life demands ever more of her attention. Then she meets Ben—charming, sexy, and on her mind no matter what she does. But he’s not the only complicated relationship in her life, and the timing couldn’t be worse for Jamie. When a business trip sends her South for six months, she hurdles towards closure with her first relationship in hopes of giving a romance with Ben a chance. On her return, Jamie doesn’t have to wait long before she runs into him again at the office party—with his arm around a date. Has she sacrificed the predictable safety of her old life for disappointment? Has an infuriating distraction turned into another heartbreak? Or can Jamie give love a second chance? Dawn Brotherton’s Untimely Love is a 2-time, award-winning, contemporary romance sure to find a home in the hearts of those who have ever given love another try. If you like suspenseful, surprising, and steamy novels, you’ll be delighted by the twists and turns of Jamie and Ben’s journey to find happiness with each other at last. Discover sizzling love scenes and modern acts of bravery in Untimely Love. -
Winner of 2020 Bronze Medal from the Military Writers Society of America
It’s a long, twisting road to publishing—don’t let anyone tell you differently. There’s no one path, and results are as varied as the methods to get there. I have written and published numerous titles. I have also published works by other authors and helped them realize their dreams. I speak at conferences, teach classes on publishing and work with schools and Girl Scouts to encourage young writers. -
Trish learns what that really means when she tries to pull a fast one to get what she wants without thinking through the consequences. Her decision could affect the game, but more importantly—her friends.