Coming 2023: The Wishing Tree: Love, Lies, and Spies on Chincoteague Island

Wait for it!

Contract signed! Edits in progress! The Wishing Tree, a new romantic suspense/murder mystery, is coming soon to an online bookstore near you!

Here's the story:

Will the wind whip her token from the Wishing Tree and make her wish come true? Addison dreams of the day her husband—lost at sea—returns to her. Instead, she meets a mysterious man, whose every word may be a lie. She is soon embroiled in espionage, all related to the top secret science station at Wallops Island, Virginia. A scientist is murdered. Was it because he caught the person stealing classified documents? Or because he wants to defect? Is Nick the spy—or is it his brother? How can she trust the man who is slowly claiming her heart if his story keeps shifting?

Wallops Island Flight Facility

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Hidden Gem wins the Silver at Royal Palms Literary Awards (Florida Writers Association)

Hidden Gem wins the Silver at 

Royal Palms Literary Awards!

Hidden Gem: the Secret of St. Augustine, received a Silver award for Mystery at the 2022 Florida Writers Association annual convention in Orlando, October 28-29. 

Five Stars for Mrs. Spinney's Secret!

 Five Stars for Mrs. Spinney's Secret

Casi McLean enjoyed Mrs. Spinney's Secret so much she gave it 5 stars! Here's a quote:

"Begin with well developed characters who live in a quaint coastal town in Maine, throw in an invasion of rich Hollywood actors and producers, a dash of quirky humor, some ghostly mishaps, a kiss of romance, some strange attacks, and a unique mystery storyline…stir gently and––voila––a wonderful book chocked full of entertaining hours of reading pleasure."

You can read the full review at these links:

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/3121028212

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5075432142

Amazon (as Kindred Spirit) :  https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3N683AIJBN1KA/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B08P886V99

Contract Signed for The Wishing Tree: Love, Lies, & Spies on Chincoteague Island!

I just sent off the signed contract for my 16th book:

The Wishing Tree:

Love, Lies, & Spies on Chincoteague Island

So excited. Chincoteague Island is on the Delmarva Peninsula. It's the home of the famous salt hay ponies, a wonderful wildlife refuge, and a fascinating historical town.

Chincoteague Lighthouse

Here's the unofficial blurb:

Will the wind whip her token from the Wishing Tree and make her wish come true? Addison hopes it will bring her husband—lost at sea—back to her. Instead, she meets Nick, a mysterious man whose every word may be a lie. She is soon embroiled in espionage, all related to the top secret science station at Wallops Island, Virginia. A scientist is murdered. Was he a good guy or a bad guy? Is Nick the spy—or is it his brother? How can Addison trust the man who is slowly claiming her heart if his story keeps shifting?

Chincoteague ponies

Five Stars for The Mason's Mark!

Five Stars for 

The Mason’s Mark: Love & Death in the Tower!

Inge-Lise Goss has written a wonderful review of The Mason’s Mark. Here’s a quote or two:

“The Mason’s Mark offers an enticing suspense, a hot romance, and an intriguing crime filled with unexpected twists and turns.”

And:

“This is a well-crafted, unique suspenseful romance with black ops and shadowy characters. The author has cleverly threaded Claire and Gideon’s personal struggles with a page-turning, gripping mystery. Both Gideon’s and Claire’s formidable matriarchs added a nice touch to this great read. Highly recommended!”

Read the whole review here:

https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/4276064301

(Lilly) https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2QZ0JVMNDU23X

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5014864905