Christine Marciniak Livres

Emma Landon has a she's going to be in the high school musical and sing the most romantic song possible to her boyfriend. She's not looking for the lead, just a decent part where she and Trevor can dance together on stage. The plan starts to unravel when she gets the starring role, and playing opposite her is not her perfect boyfriend, but the school loner, Biker Mike. When Mike kisses Emma at the school dance, everything changes. Emma must figure out what is more important-the way things look or something deeper.

The story unfolds in a quiet New Jersey town after a fisherman is murdered, prompting Officer Alice Grady to seek the truth. Hank Chapman, a fellow fisherman and smuggler, knows more than he lets on but is reluctant to involve the police. As they navigate their complex relationship, they also assist a young widow, leading to an unexpected bond between the law officer and the rum runner. Their differing worlds challenge them to find common ground amidst the unfolding mystery and their growing attraction.

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, Emily Parks finds herself transported back in time after a chance encounter at a wedding. In the past, she meets Samuel Marshall, a man struggling with his engagement and the pressures of running a plantation. Their unexpected connection blossoms into love, but the looming war threatens their happiness. As they navigate their feelings and the challenges of their respective worlds, they must confront the question of what it truly means to have a lasting "ever after."