Island People

When I think of what Julie and I did, it humbles me. We were right out of college, just married, working a job I didn't care for. She got the invitation, I took a test, and we were both accepted. I was of draft age, but there would be no deferment.

The #1 bestselling island mystery series is back! San Juan Islands reporter Adele Plank sets off on a harrowing journey to find a missing friend. With the aid of a disgraced former Irish Garda officer, she delves deep into the dangerous world of The Walking Ones, a notoriously secretive, superstitious, and sometimes violent people who likely hold the key to solving the mystery of her friend’s sudden disappearance. Survival will require all of Adele’s intelligence, determination, and considerable fighting skills, especially after an old enemy arrives threatening to destroy everything and...

When she was kidnapped from Long Meadow Farm in Stony Brook, New York, in 1937, Alice McDonell Parsons was the heir to a vast fortune among Long Island's wealthy elite. The crime shocked the nation and was front-page news for several months.

Two retired American high school teachers, former Peace Corps Volunteers, have sailed their 35 foot Nauticat sailboat from the US to the Caribbean, across the Atlantic, through the Mediterranean to Turkey. We begin this third book of the trilogy in 2008, with again launching our 35 foot sailboat Tapestry. We, along with 80 other boats, explore the Turkish Coast, Cyprus, and Syria, before the storm. Imagine Le Krak des Cehvaliers, a huge crusader castle, and the oasis of Palmyra, before the uprising and before they were vandalized, nearly destroyed.

In his first book of history, Away Off Shore, New York Times best-selling author Nathaniel Philbrick reveals the people and the stories behind what was once the whaling capital of the world. Beyond its charm, quaint local traditions, and whaling yarns, Philbrick explores the origins of Nantucket in this comprehensive history. From the English settlers who thought they were purchasing a "Native American ghost town" but actually found a fully realized society, the story of Nantucket is a truly unique chapter of American history.

There is no record of Marco Polo ever visiting the Andaman Islands, so his brief description of the islanders must have been drawn from a secondary source. They were, he wrote, “a most brutish and savage race, having heads, eyes, and teeth like those of dogs. They are very cruel, and kill and eat every foreigner whom they can lay their hands upon.”

I wanted a new start, but what I got was a grumpy ex-boyfriend as my next-door neighbor. Inheriting this Bed and Breakfast was never in my life's grand plan, but destiny has a sense of humor. My nursing school dream is on pause as I dive head-first into renovation mode. Enter Caleb, my hot hunky neighbor, and my old flame. Sparks are flying, and I don't mean just from his power tools. Forced to work together, I see a different, charming side of Caleb and my heart is undergoing a renovation too. My heart melts watching Caleb with his daughter, Mia, and Mr. Grumpy turns into a sweet daddy ...

In "Oak Island Mysteries: Katy," delve into a suspenseful world of secrets and accusations where successful real estate investor Thomas Greene finds himself at the center of a chilling abduction case. When 14-year-old Katy goes missing after using Thomas's phone, his life is turned upside down. Enter Rachel, a fellow divorcee and renowned romance novelist, who becomes his pillar of support amidst the storm of allegations. As the walls close in, private investigator Mark Helms emerges as Thomas's beacon of hope, working tirelessly to unearth the truth and clear Thomas's tarnished name. ...

Deep Water Dreams picks up with Hank and Julie as they, after sailing briefly in the Caribbean, prepare their boat for an Atlantic crossing with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, or ARC.

I never imagined I could fall in love again, but then I never thought I would want to. My best friend's brother is a single dad raising twins while managing his resort… and he’s also my boss. In a web of hilarious chaos when his kids play matchmaker, we find ourselves in a fake dating situation to save face in front of his ex. Somewhere between the business seminars and sandcastle contests the line between fake and real emotions starts to blur. Will we be able to navigate this unexpected journey from a fabricated romance to a lasting love? If only I had a crystal ball.

It’s been sixteen years since he stole my job and shattered my heart. Marty’s the brooding architect who was once the love of my life until he destroyed my lifelong dream. The betrayal I felt was overwhelming and I swore I would never forgive him. Meanwhile, my dad thinks he's the puppet master of my love life, and he’s determined to play matchmaker. He's organized a “retirement celebration", a tropical love revival for Marty and me. Dad's version of Cupid in a Hawaiian shirt. With my father retiring, this grumpy single dad and I are again competing for the same job. Marty’s ...

Love for a Deaf Rebel introduces listeners to a vivacious Canadian woman who was born into a silent world and with the foundation for schizophrenia. With pathos and nostalgia, the author recounts his roller-coaster ride with Pearl, a vivacious deaf maverick, who, unknown to him, had paranoid schizophrenia. We follow their encounters through actual notes written before Derrick learns sign language; we go on their motorcycle ride to Mexico and Guatemala; we watch as the happy couple moves to Bowen Island, a British Columbia community with just three paved roads.