The Rosemont Series
The Rosemont Series
Over 2000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and over 2.5 million page reads in August 2020.
Coming To Rosemont
The first book in the Rosemont series
Forensic accountant Maggie Martin survives the sudden death of her husband, the charismatic President of Windsor College, only to uncover the secrets of his carefully-concealed double life. Dealing with the financial and emotional wreckage left in Paul’s wake, she is stunned to learn he inherited an estate known as Rosemont in the seemingly serene Midwestern town of Westbury. Why had he never told her?
Maggie travels to Westbury for the stated purpose of listing Rosemont for immediate sale, but what she really seeks are answers to her all consuming questions about her sham of a marriage; her sham of a life. She never anticipated the seductive charm of Rosemont. Throwing her trademark caution to the wind, and over the objections of her opinionated grown children, she pulls up stakes and moves halfway across the country, determined to make a fresh start in Westbury. Behind closed doors, however, lurks a cadre of evildoers, playing with multiple wild cards of fraud, embezzlement and arson. Read more….
Weaving the Strands
The second book in the Rosemont series
Maggie Martin’s plans to start a serene new life have been derailed. As the beleaguered mayor of Westbury, she’s at the epicenter of the town’s worsening financial crisis. The looming foreclosure of its senior center followed by a suspicious death have fueled a barrage of public criticism all pointed her way. And she may have unwittingly invited a traitor into her inner circle. Throw in a lovelorn daughter, an attic full of surprises—at least one of which is most unwelcome, too many guests for Thanksgiving dinner, and an uncertain relationship with her favorite veterinarian, and Maggie has her hands full.
Her nemesis on the town council, wealthy businessman Frank Haynes, is up to what he does best—no good. Read more….
Uncovering Secrets
The third book in the Rosemont Series
This third book in the beloved Rosemont series finds Mayor Maggie Martin knee-deep in the financial problems facing Westbury. With a stagnant investigation into the fraud and embezzlement that brought the town to the brink of bankruptcy, Maggie needs results—now. The bad guys, however, are always one step ahead, with bribes and blackmail at their disposal.
Her late husband’s mistress also has an ace to play against Frank Haynes and his cronies. But the woman’s plan for revenge may be derailed by her daughter’s sudden illness. Read more…
Drawing Close
The fourth novel in the Rosemont Series
How much would you sacrifice to save the life of a child?
Maggie Martin faces her biggest challenges when her future at Rosemont and the life of someone dear to her are at stake.
Fighting to eradicate the corruption in Westbury has left Mayor Maggie Martin drained. A sweet respite in Cornwall, England, with her new husband is exactly what she needs. Their flight hasn’t left the tarmac, however, before another betrayal by her late husband Paul Martin comes to light. His lies turned their life together into an illusion, but this new revelation could put the lives of her children in jeopardy. Read more…
Bringing Them Home
The fifth book in the Rosemont Series
The state’s case against Chuck Delgado is foundering as things heat up and turn deadly in Westbury. Frank Haynes and Loretta Nash each possess the proof to put Delgado away for good, but coming forward could destroy their relationship. Will they put self-interest aside to do the right thing?
Susan Martin begins her new life as Mrs. Aaron Scanlon, only to find that more changes are on the horizon, and David Wheeler uncovers secrets about his friend’s and his father’s pasts that turn his world upside down.
As Maggie Martin rediscovers an old love, will she be able to overcome her past and venture into the life she truly desires? Read more…
Shelving Doubts
The sixth book in the Rosemont Series
Maggie Martin loves her new job as president of Highpointe College—until she receives a call from librarian Sunday Sloan. Do the dusty shelves of Highpointe’s rare book collection conceal their own deadly secrets?
Meanwhile, Josh Newlon, Maggie’s administrative assistant, receives devastating news about his father. It turns out that his adoptive parents haven’t been completely honest with him. As Josh unreels the layers of his past, he meets an equally wounded Sunday, and the two quickly form a bond. But danger lurking in the library could destroy their chance at happiness. Read more…
Restoring What Was Lost
The seventh book in the Rosemont Series
This seventh novel in the beloved Rosemont series finds Maggie Martin knee deep in intrigue. The theft of rare books from Highpointe’s collection, plus an attempted murder and a fatal accident in its library, are front-page news. Her board of trustees is looking for answers—and a scapegoat. Can she avoid being their target?
Sunday Sloan and Josh Newlon’s love blossoms until the unexpected derails their happiness. Meanwhile, Cambridge University’s rare book librarian travels to Westbury on business and ends up unraveling his own personal secrets. Read more…
No Matter How Far
The eighth book in the Rosemont Series
Judy Young is the successful bidder at auction for the Olson House—a Victorian mansion that’s filled her imagination for more than five decades. She quickly realizes her emotions got the better of her and she’s made a big financial mistake. The historic home is in complete disrepair—a classic money pit.
A box of hand-carved ornaments discovered in the attic sends her on a quest to return them to the boy they were made for long ago. What she soon learns is that the hidden treasures hold the key to her heart and an unexpected path home. Read more…
When Dreams There Be
The ninth book in the Rosemont Series
Loretta and Frank Haynes have newborn twins. They’re beautiful and healthy. Frank has everything he wants: a growing family and a thriving business. He should be on cloud nine, not down in the dumps. What’s got him tied up in knots?
On a happier note, David Wheeler continues his journey to become a seeing eye dog trainer. His plans to bring a guide dog training school to Westbury are bolstered by the donation of a rare piece of jewelry. The auction of the brooch leads to a staggering twist. Read more…
From Coming to Rosemont:
“Westbury was the county seat and home to some forty thousand residents. The square was dominated by the county courthouse, an imposing building of indigenous limestone in the grand style popular in the late 1800s, with sixty-foot columns flanking the entries at both the north and south sides and ringed with carved figures along the top. The limestone was tarnished with soot and the ravages of age, but the courthouse was still beautiful. It was surrounded on all four sides by a generous lawn and a row of stately oak trees. An old-fashioned bandstand stood on one corner of the lawn.”
“Rows of intricate, architecturally interesting brick buildings surrounded the square that originally must have housed wealthy residents and more recently shops and businesses.”
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