A journalist and her hometown friend risk their lives to expose danger and corruption on the Oregon coast. From the award-winning author of No One to Trust.Returning home for her father’s funeral, big-city reporter Megan McCallister is brutally attacked—confirming her suspicions that her father’s mysterious death was no accident. But only her childhood friend, Garret Larsson, believes her theory. The teenager she once knew has grown into a brave, honorable man . . . but can he keep her alive long enough to find the truth?Garret needs Megan to leave town, but he wants her to stay. He knows about the secrets her newspaperman father uncovered and the dangerous exposé he was writing. And now Megan has vowed to finish her father’s final article. Someone’s determined to kill the story—and Megan along with it—but he’ll have to go through Garret first.Praise for Melody Carlson“No one writes clean contemporary romance quite like Melody Carlson.” —Library Journal“A sweet toast to second chances.” —Booklist“This sweet romance satisfies.” —Publishers Weekly

NEW SERIES! Escape to the charming beachside town of Sandcastle Cove where gentle breezes and beautiful coastal views provide a sanctuary for those seeking new beginnings and a second chance at love.Sophie Jamison returns to Sandcastle Cove, South Carolina, to recover from a heartbreaking betrayal. However, the little beach town has changed a lot since she’s been gone, and ongoing construction threatens to ruin the safe haven Sophie has always known. When her grandmother confides that their family home is at risk of being sold, Sophie is determined to find a way to save it. Jason Armstrong is one of many developers keeping an eye on the double lot owned by Adelle Tilston. Rumor has it the elderly woman owes a large sum in back taxes and it’s only a matter of time before she’ll have to sell her seaside home. During a chance meeting with Sophie, Jason is instantly taken by her, but his hopes of having a relationship are dimmed by the realization that she is Adelle’s granddaughter.Though Sophie isn’t happy that Jason is part of the renovations taking place on the island, she feels a strong connection to him. As their relationship grows, she shares her plan to save her family home by turning it into a bed-and-breakfast, unaware of his designs on her grandmother’s property. As Jason comes to terms with his true feelings for Sophie, he fears he will have to choose between the woman who has captured his heart and the future he’s worked so hard to build. It seems that all of his plans could easily come unraveled by the one thing he didn’t even realize he was searching for – love.Look no further for even more great summer beach reads from Annie’s Attic:Harbored HeartsChanging TidesSafe HarborLovestruck SummerPort in the StormUnchartered WatersLucky’s Beach

As flames race toward her ranchShe must rely on an old enemy…An out-of-control blaze has single mom Rayna Karstetter scrambling to protect her little boy, grandparents and their cattle. Forest ranger Aden Whitley offers his help, but Rayna doesn't want to accept. Her feelings for Aden haven't gone away…and neither has the sting of his betrayal. But when the wildfire forces an evacuation order, can they work together in order to survive?New York Times Bestselling Author

As a girl growing up in a small town, RaeAnne, with her sidekick, King, made a startling discovery in the local apple farm that changed them forever.RaeAnne is now grown and has a troubled young daughter. When an unexpected tragedy occurs, she returns to her hometown and tries to repair her fragile relationship with her father. She must convince him to help her piece together the whereabouts of her older brother, who left home years ago and never returned.RaeAnne reunites with King and they unravel the greatest mystery of their lives.Perfect for fans of inspirational mysteries set in small towns.