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Love hurts, or so the songs say, so who wants it?Taking on her ailing father's gardening business on Merriweather Island, Samantha Green only wants to escape her ex and to make her father proud.But Sam gets more than she bargained for when Greener Gardens accepts the job of restoring the gardens of a reclusive writer, Max Fairhaven, whose historical novels about romance and unrequited love litter bookstore shelves and movie marquees all over the world.Max much prefers the fictional world to the real, and the gardening girl's interruptions means he's driven from his writing cave far too often for his liking.How's he supposed to craft stories with her distracting him all the time?Things change when he learns something of Sam's family challenges, and his admiration slowly kindles. With his secretary's goading, he's forced to confront the past, while facing the fact that he needs to change in order to avoid a lonely future.Gentle pruning and a whole lot of banter forges a friendship between this not-so-Southern belle landscaper and the half-British author. But is their budding attraction enough to grow into a flourishing happily-ever-after?Restoring Fairhaven is the final "Merriweather book," but don't forget to embark on a tour of the next island in this series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.The Independence Island Series: beach reads aren't just for summer anymore.

Sometimes, happily ever after is as elusive as a pirate's treasure.Darcy Riggins dove headfirst into the online dating pool and sank. Every time.Her lifelong dream of becoming a wife and mother becomes more elusive every year. So, taking the lack of a Mr. Right in her life as a decided "No!" from God, Darcy gives up altogether.Single and happy is not an oxymoron. Right?Nigel Jones has loved Darcy for ages, but her father (his boss, of course) ordered him to keep his feelings to himself, thanks to a stupid mistake that Darcy (thankfully) doesn't know about. Too bad her dad does.Being single and content turns out to be tougher than Darcy imagined, and when she begins doubting everything she's ever known, Nigel decides it's time to admit his mistakes, tell the truth, and trust God for the outcome.In this "forbidden-love-meets-friends-to-more" novel, Stealing the First Mate continues the Elnora Island romances 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.

A mom ready to do anything for her son. A man determined to win the woman he loves.Going on Love at First Glance had seemed like such a good idea. She didn't care about finding Mr. Right. No, Mindy Murray chose the reality TV show for more mercenary reasons. A mom's gotta do what a mom's gotta do when it comes to feeding her son.When Mindy returns to Elnora, the girl from the "wrong side of the island" just wants a chance to rebuild her reputation. Too bad the folks at church don't practice what the preacher preaches.Enter Dermott Reilly. The interim boss at Greener Gardens has always had a soft spot for Mindy and her son, but with his new responsibilities, an important garden competition, and a few other concerns, he finds it difficult to prove himself to her.A tropical storm and a missing child prove that sometimes grace appears in the most unusual ways.Regaining Mercy concludes the Elnora Island romances 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.

When a hurricane rips through Hooper Island, a tidal wave of TV crews follows and upsets the locals.Brooks Crawforth agreed to volunteer crews helping to clean up and repair things on the island, not a whole home and garden series on the total renovation of several houses and a bit of cleanup on the side. He's furious, and the show host is spitting nails at the person who blew it in the first place.His and his father's jobs are in jeopardy, the islanders are about to kill him, and that crazy show host blames him for her assistant's last-minute, "you've-got-to-sign-this-now-or-we-can't-come" contract.One more thing. Did she have to be so cute?He's got even more trouble, though. Islanders are starting to blame Mallory Barrows for the invasion. Not only that, there are rumors of dismantling the association and allowing tourism on the islands. How's he supposed to fix this mess?They can't stand each other, but if they can manage to flip off the enemy switch and flip on some cooperation, maybe their hearts'll get flipped, too.This "enemies to romance" novel introduces the next island 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.

If His eye is on the sparrow, where does that leave her?Lia Diaz's life has become an illusion. Fired from her perfect job, she's living a lie to avoid censure from her critical family. So when Lia gets a call about her nana's recent fall, she heads to Nana's house to help out and regroup.Things are looking up until she discovers that her childhood refuge, Nana's home on Sparrow Island, has been condemned in the wake of Hurricane Arley. Time to regroup-again.Getting stranded on Sparrow Island while visiting the house was not in those revised plans.After "rescuing" his niece and a motley crew of animals, some might say Zachary Nolan has a hero complex. Zachary never thought that he would live life as a single dad. However, as a web designer he is able to spend lots of time with Violet, and he wouldn't have it any other way. A call for help when Lia gets stranded there sends him rushing to the rescue. That hero complex thing again.A hero and his niece offer new hope to Lia-maybe God's eye is on Sparrow Island after all.Read the next Sparrow Island 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.

Who knew a bank robbery could show a girl that good guys still exist?Tim Franklin. Quiet, shy, almost incapable of speaking to a girl, and a budding horticulturist. Oh, and he survived a bank robbery five years ago, not to mention its resulting trauma.Bookworm Bella Dwyer just wants to feel safe, and Tim's actions during the robbery made her believe there might be guys who live up to her fictional heroes. Trouble is, a chance with Tim seems as remote as this year's celebrity heartthrob. Instead, she settled for a relationship with a guy who's commitment-phobic.So when Bella encounters Tim on tiny Sparrow Island, the challenges of her past and present collide, and she questions whether there really is a future with a man who can't commit.In a leap of faith, Bella dumps her boyfriend, even before shy-guy Tim can make a move. But in wanting to live by faith and conquer fear, has she made the right choice, or are her hopes for freedom and a future destined to fail?Read the next Sparrow Island 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.

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.

Sometimes God's "why" comes too late... and just in time.Tiffany Hill is a master at concealing her emotions. She can't admit she has her own questions about God-like why He allowed her Marine husband to die in action. A single mom with three children to care for and the general store on Merriweather to run leaves little time for philosophizing. She has more pressing issues to deal with. Like how her dream of running the family business has become a burden.Is keeping the business afloat even worth the effort anymore? After high school and an unfortunate falling out with his father, Liam Hadler left Breakers Head, determined never to look back. He failed on that one, and one of many regrets was leaving his high school sweetheart behind to chase an impossible dream. When his mother calls after his father suffers a stroke, Liam has a tough decision to make. Will he return to a place he's avoided for sixteen years, and is making amends with his father even possible? A chance encounter with Tiffany after so many years never occurred to him, but memories of their time together rekindles something he thought he'd lost. What'll it take to persuade her to give him a second chance?This Breakers Head novel is Rachel Skatvold's final book 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.

Despite a career in logistics, Courtney is unprepared to get lost at sea...A fated trip to the docks with her closest pal Annie leads to disaster. Ship Captain Lex Ford agrees to take Courtney and two of her friends on what was to be a quick trip to test a new boat. A dangerous storm traps them against a reef, damaging communications and stranding them at sea.Lex knew this was a bad idea...He hated having people on his ship with him. Ever since his partner left, he doesn't share his life with anything but the seagulls. So, when Courtney's friend Rafe offers him a deal on a new boat, he'd rather ignore the offer.His heart isn't ready for how he feels about Courtney, and watching her brave the elements after the storm makes him want to protect her. But the last woman he loved just walked away. And what about their age gap? He's far older than her. The Lord is good at turning bad situations for good, but can even He make this mess right?This Breakers Head novel is Kari Trumbo'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.

People are more than the sum of their mistakes.After a life lived in her older brother's shadow, Abby Solomon is ready to take on the world-or at least a teaching position that puts her face to face with the one guy who thinks she's nothing more than an immature nuisance.When his daughter's mother abandoned them, Christian Johnson swore off women and the trouble they bring. No wife-no drama. Just how he likes it. But as Christian struggles to juggle his job as a cop with raising his daughter and tracking down a runaway teen, he's forced to ask the one woman who reminds him of his wife for help.Abby is thrilled with the opportunity to show Christian that there's more to her than what he thinks. But just as Christian begins to trust Abby, she makes a colossal mistake that threatens to ruin everything. She just wanted to be accepted.He wanted to be left alone. It'll take a runaway teen to show them that love is not measured by a single mistake.This Breakers Head novel is Tabitha Bouldin's final book 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.

What'll it take for the prodigal daughter to share her deepest secrets... and her heart?Josephine Green returns to the islands in an attempt to reconcile with her family, but with a cloud over the family business, and little in the way of gardening skills, Josie's painful past and flaky ways prove less than endearing for Greener Gardens' hardworking crew.Stuck without any other options, Josie is forced to accept her sister's offer of a job that takes her to Breakers Head where she encounters Aussie teacher, Lachlan Jones.A long-lost relative might've brought Lachie to a tiny music recording studio on the Independence Islands, but it's also brought questions about how to care for someone he barely knows, especially considering he's the last family she has. Questions regarding his future soon pale when he encounters the vibrant-haired Josie, whose sass and attitude takes some getting used to.Neither imagined more until they began to bond over music and environmental causes. Both discover that first impressions need not be lasting ones.But with the future of Greener Gardens looking shaky, and Josie's faith and self-worth just as tenuous, can deepening a friendship into something more ever work? And what happens when Lachlan's work means he has to return to Australia after Christmas? What'll it take for two hearts to heal and make a future possible?This Breakers Head novel is Carolyn Miller's final book 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.