First Came The Bumble Bees

The very best of friends, the Rosebud Girls are about to embark on the adventure of their lives.

To own the Rosebud Lodge had been the dream of the Rosebud Girls since the summer after high school too many years before. The five of them promised that if it ever went up for sale, they’d buy it. Together. So when real estate mogul Callie sees it for sale, she knows it’s time to pounce. Except that all of her friends seem to be holding back when they should be pressing forward. So Callie decides it’s up to her to help them take the leap.

As part owner of one of the hottest restaurants in San Francisco, Saffron is living the life. Well, if the life includes working fourteen hour days and having the work load of her partners heaped onto her while they sat back and accepted all of the accolades. But she’s great. She is fine. She’s still executive chef and doing what she loves. Except when she begins to realize that she isn’t spending any time with the people she loves. So when Callie storms into Saffron’s kitchen telling her that the lodge is up for sale, their lodge is up for sale, Saffron has to re-evaluate. Is she really living her dream?

As a high-powered CFO, Kenzie has achieved every success she could have imagined. She is married to the beautiful man of her dreams, is working the job she’s always desired, and has a penthouse condo to boot. But when that man of her dreams drops earth shattering news, Kenzie is second guessing everything. She’s where she’s supposed to be, isn’t she? Then why when the going got tough did home, the Rosebud Girls, and even the lodge call to her?

The only thing worse than a divorce… a public divorce. But when one is married to the biggest country star of the decade and then becomes no longer married to him, that’s news. And while Hazel isn’t too broken up about the end of her marriage, it was a long time coming, she is concerned about her two teenaged boys who love her and idolize their father. She knows tearing their family apart isn’t what she would have wanted to do. And she didn’t. But when Owen, her ex, asked for a divorce, Hazel wouldn’t fight him. And she does come out of the divorce with everything she wants, including full custody of her boys. So she moves to the place that will heal them all, Rosebud. But when healing doesn’t come fast enough for either of her children, Hazel isn’t sure what to do, especially when her oldest, Chase, decides that everything wrong in his life is Hazel’s fault. Will Hazel be able to fix things before Chase tries to leave Rosebud for good?

Laurel has a secret. One she can’t even tell her friends. So even as the four of them decide that they need to buy their lodge, Laurel can’t. Not without revealing what is about to blow not only her marriage and her life, but the maybe entire town of Rosebud apart. And she can’t do that. Not yet. So it means she has to miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime with the girls she loves like family.

Meet the Rosebud Girls as they join back together to fulfill their childhood dream. Ups and downs are promised as well as an eventual happy ending. Because with women like this who always have one another’s backs, if things aren’t happy, the journey isn’t quite at its end yet.

And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; and said to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: for the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?” Revelation 6:15-17

Accused of domestic terrorism, Emilio Vega was on his way to a Department of Global Security death camp when the mega-quake hit. The streets beneath his transport vehicle buckled, tossing the van in the air like a toy. He survived the crash, but the world is now in ruins. However, for a condemned man, this disaster may be just the lucky break he needed.

Emilio has been left behind!

Six detainees were in the van prior to the quake. However, only Emilio and one other prisoner were still around when he regained consciousness. Emilio searched the surrounding area, but to no avail. The missing prisoners believed in an event called the rapture, when Jesus would collect His saints before raining down unbearable wrath on the planet’s remaining inhabitants.

Can Emilio and Mackenzie survive the gauntlet of destruction known as the Great Tribulation?

Mackenzie Thompson, the other prisoner still present, is convinced that it was the rapture and that they’ve been left behind. She also believes a time of unparalleled torment is about to be poured out upon the earth. Emilio and Mackenzie have a place to go, but it is hundreds of miles away. The roads are unusable, and the two of them are fugitives on the run. If this truly is the Great Tribulation, it’s off to a bad start.

Retirement Communities Are Killer These Days…
Meet Rosemary Ruckus – former theater costume designer, perpetual optimist, and now reluctant detective. When her best friend Jean Henderson is found dead in her apartment at the Oakwood Retirement Community, Rosemary refuses to accept the police’s verdict of “tragic accident.” After all, why would a woman who relies on a wheelchair try to climb a stepladder?

Armed with her theatrical flair, two equally determined friends – pristinely proper Viola and quietly observant Harriet – and a collection of carefully crafted disguises, Rosemary sets out to uncover the truth. But between sneaking into underground gambling dens, confronting shady renovation crews, and dodging threats from surprisingly dangerous retirees, she’s discovering that retirement is anything but boring.

As the three amateur sleuths dig deeper, they uncover a web of fraud, deception, and a lost masterpiece worth millions. Could Jean’s sharp eye for art have led to her death? And with a killer watching their every move, will these three intrepid seniors find justice for their friend – or become the next victims?

Full of memorable characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of friendship that only gets better with age, Murder at Oakwood proves that some mysteries can only be solved by those who others underestimate. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club and those who love their cozy mysteries with equal parts heart and humor.

In the heart of the rugged Colorado frontier, Jacob’s violent past haunts him like a relentless storm. Scarred by memories of the war, he seeks solace in the tranquillity of his peaceful town until tragedy strikes, shattering every sense of security. A gunshot wound, a grizzly bear attack, and a suspicious death bring turmoil to this once-serene settlement. By the side of his ally, Molly, he will try to uncover the mystery behind his closest friend’s death, as his world turns again into a nightmare.

He needs to bring justice for his friend…

With danger threatening the locals’ peaceful existence, Emily, the daughter of Jacob’s late friend, unveils a shocking revelation — a sinister secret that could cost them their lives. As Jacob confronts his darkest fears to protect those he holds dear, Molly stumbles upon a perplexing conversation that raises their awareness about the deadliest betrayal of all. Soon, everyone’s lives will be at risk…

Will peace find its way back to this gloomy old town before it’s too late?

Jacob and Molly soon find themselves navigating treacherous paths of deception, revenge, and unexpected alliances. In this battle, only gunfire and blood will have the last call… Can Jacob and Molly’s love and stand against the looming threat? In a town where trust is scarce, the question remains: Who can they truly rely on when the West reveals its untamed and unforgiving heart?

A respected British family finds its legacy under serious threat, and if you think you know who the enemy is… think again.

After becoming CEO of his family’s shipping company, James never suspected that he would become a victim of international espionage that would threaten both his company and those he loves. When James discovers that the incidents are acts of sabotage, he must act quickly to unmask the hidden enemy working in the shadows.
Journeying across Europe and the Middle East, James follows the trail of clues as he begins to question whether these incidents could be linked to one of his company’s competitors, a company rumored to be caught up in international arms smuggling.
But as he peels back the layers of this conspiracy, James begins to realize that this may reach beyond mere business rivalry. And, as he finds himself and his family in the crosshairs, James must race against time to discover the truth before he loses everything that he holds dear.