A smalltown fireman and his old friend's younger sister must face their past before they can build a future in this inspirational romance. After the fire that injured her and burned down Goose Harbor's only church fourteen years ago, Shelby Beck is planning to rebuild—the structure and her life. But her wounds have always caused her to keep men at a distance. When Joel Palermo returns to town as a fireman and is assigned to help Shelby raise funds for the new construction, she's surprised at how easy it is to get close to her brother's old friend. Could he be the man she'll finally trust enough to let in? Or will the bond they've built go up in flames, when Joel's own scars are revealed? Goose Harbor: Love is in big supply on the shores of Lake Michigan

Always a bride's maid--never a bride. That's part of the story of the life of Mildred Budge in this third novel in the series.But there is more to know about this Sunday School teacher who has been recruited to be a maid of honor for her good friend's wedding.As someone who has routinely had to muzzle herself at weddings by not calling out when the preacher asks if anyone knows a reason these two should not be wed, "It's not going to work out," this new role of supporting the bride has its challenges for this church lady of the South, Mildred Budge. But being a bride's maid also has its benefits for by the time the journey is over--by the time the bride herself walks down that aisle--Mildred Budge has become a different woman. Renewed. Refreshed. And she's not alone either. In The Bride's Room, readers will delight in the everyday antics of Southern church women and their neighbors. But readers will also be at ease, at peace, moving at the preferred pace of grace that Miss Budge lives out in her daily life. If you enjoy Southern fiction and stories that showcase an older heroine, you will surely want to live with Mildred Budge and her friends in the garden district of Montgomery, AL, called Cloverdale. And you will enjoy your time in the bride's room, too. It's real and Mildred Budge abides there with her friends.To enjoy more time with Mildred Budge, download the first novel in the series, Mildred Budge in Cloverdale, and the sequel, Mildred Budge in Embankment. Since the publication of The Bride's Room, the fourth novel Kingdom Come has also been released.Additionally, a spin-off series that focuses on the friends of Mildred Budge has two novels already. The series begins with Belle, A Mildred Budge Friendship Story and is followed next by A Gentle and Lowly Christmas.If you enjoy shorter fiction, you'll find three volumes that capture slice-of-life adventures in Mildred's life. Those books are: Miss Budge in Love, The Mission of Mildred Budge, and a Christmas story, Miss Budge Goes to Fountain City.To learn about new releases, follow Daphne Simpkins on Amazon. Or, you can like the Facebook page for Mildred Budge or Quotidian Books. You can contact her through QuotidianToday@gmail.com

Katie thought she had more time… until one letter threatened to take away everything.At forty-three, Katie Hayes has poured her heart into her beachside bookstore, with her rescue dog, Benny, by her side. As Katie prepares for the annual Wishing Tree Festival, a mysterious letter from the city threatens to shut down the Breezy Tails Bookshop forever.When widowed contractor Sam Everett arrives in Hadley Cove—carrying a final wish from his late wife that he's never been able to fulfill—a chance encounter ignites a chain of events that could change everything.Can Katie and Sam save the bookstore and their second chance at love, or will they have to say goodbye to both?*************************************Each book in the Hadley Cove Sweet Romance Series can be read as a stand-alone novel that ends with a happily-ever-after and no cliffhangers. If you enjoy clean and wholesome stories featuring swoony heroes, strong heroines, and rescue animals, you'll want to binge them all.Book 1: Since the Day We DancedBook 2: Since the Day We FellBook 3: Since the Day We KissedBook 4: Since the Day We WishedBook 5: Since the Day We LeftBook 6: Since the Day We Promised

They grew up together, then they grew apart. Now they’re both back at the ranch trying to pick up the pieces of their broken lives.After enduring a traumatic assault, Riley Winters seeks refuge at her childhood home, the Double Diamond. She soon learns there are some things you can’t hide from, including the feelings she once had for her best friend.Ranch hand Daniel Hamilton has made a string of bad choices. Staying close to the ranch is the only thing that keeps him sober. When the woman he has loved his whole life suddenly shows up at the ranch again, he faces a whole new set of challenges. It doesn’t help that Riley has a panic attack every time he gets close.When Riley’s attacker catches up to her, both are forced to face their demons. Demons that might tear them apart once and for all.Trigger Warning: Love Rebranded is a clean and wholesome romance, however, it deals with sexual assault and alcohol addiction. Though not graphic, the discussion of some events may trigger sensitive readers.

In this inspirational romantic suspense, a former lawman takes his ex-wife under his protection and learns he is the father of her child. When Gwen Harwell witnesses someone dumping a body into a Tennessee river, she knows she's the killer's new target. Far from home on a work assignment, she isn't sure where to turn—especially when her ex-husband shows up. Five years ago, Dean Harwell's burdens from his police work tore their marriage apart. But now he says he's changed. He's working as a rancher; he's put his problems behind him. And he's committed to keeping her safe until the killer is caught. With their troubled past, trusting him with her life is hard enough. Can she trust him with the truth about the child he doesn't know they have?

A murder witness lives in fear of falling prey to a killer—and of falling in love—in this inspirational romantic suspense thriller. Witness to a brutal murder, Anne Jones bravely agrees to testify. She is given a new name, a new history and is advised not to get too close to anyone. But she does—and with good reason. Somehow, her identity has been compromised. Someone knows who—and where—she is. Anne's handsome boss, Patrick McClain, is himself witness to the scare tactics being used against her and vows to keep her safe. Yet she will have to disappear all over again, lest she put both their lives in jeopardy. . . .