Bøger af Gail Ward Olmsted

"Kate makes me want to take a road trip. She's lovable and charming, and her voice... SO GOOD." -Kerry Chaput, author of the Defying the Crown series"An uplifting and heartwarming tale of resilience, friendship, and the pursuit of a life brimming with adventure and purpose." -BooklistIf you loved Landscape of a Marriage by Gail Ward Olmsted, you'll absolutely adore Katharine's Remarkable Road Trip. In the fall of 1907, Katharine decides to drive from Newport, Rhode Island to her new home in Jackson, New Hampshire. Despite the concerns of her family and friends that at the age of 77 she lacks the stamina for the nearly 300-mile journey, Katharine sets out alone. Over the next six days, she receives a marriage proposal, pulls an all-nighter, saves a life or two, crashes a high-society event, meets a kindred spirit, faces a former rival, makes a new friend, takes a stroll with a future movie mogul, advises a troubled newlywed, and reflects upon a life well lived: her own!Join her as she embarks upon her remarkable road trip.Katharine Prescott Wormeley (1830-1908) was born into affluence in England and emigrated to the U. S. at the age of eighteen. Fiercely independent and never married, Kate volunteered as a nurse on a medical ship during the Civil War, before founding a vocational school for underprivileged girls. She was a philanthropist, a hospital administrator, and the author of The Other Side of War: 1862, as well as the noted translator of dozens of novels written by French authors, including Moliere and Balzac. She is included in History's Women: The Unsung Heroines; History of American Women: Civil War Women; Who's Who in America 1908-09; Notable American Women: 1607-1950; A Biographical Dictionary; and A Woman of the (19th) Century: Leading American Women in All Walks of Life and figures prominently in With Courage and Delicacy: Civil War on the Peninsula by Nancy Scripture Garrison.

5 Star Readers' Favorite! Falling in love with a young pop singer is the last thing successful songwriter Jill Griffin ever imagined. Since the tragic end of her marriage, the 40-something single mom had all but abandoned hope for a love story of her own. Then boyband refugee Ben Fein walked into her life and stole her heart.Jill wants to take things slow, keeping their relationship out of the glare of the media. When a dark secret from Ben's past makes headlines, Jill begins to wonder how well she really knows him and just how far she is willing to go for a second chance at a happy ever after. Second Guessing is the story of Jill and Ben, who are so wrong for each other they may actually be just right!Newly published 12/18

"You'll be turning the pages in this snappy legal suspense story told through the protag's spunky humor." -P. L. Jonas, author of Hall of DeceptionShe has a loving husband and a successful career-who says you can't have it all? Miranda Quinn is living her very best life... until she's not.It's been two years since her legal advice TV show was canceled, but the former Assistant District Attorney has rebounded with a late-night radio show, Miranda Nights. When her closest friend's teenaged son gets arrested, Miranda tries to help but the evidence against him is overwhelming. Following a family member's medical diagnosis, Miranda begins to wonder if her 'happily ever after' has been canceled as well.But the real trouble arrives when a persistent caller, desperate for Miranda's attention, embarks on an all-out effort to get her to see the error of her ways. Threatening messages and slanderous social media posts escalate to break-ins and arson when a fanatical fan claims to be her only path to salvation.Miranda Nights is a fast-paced, witty story full of hidden dangers, with a strong and resilient woman at its core.

"5 Star Readers' Favorite & Reader's Choice- Best Rockstar Romance" A passionate one-night stand leads to love when motel clerk Jill Griffin meets sexy rocker James Sheridan. Jill joins James and his struggling band on tour and discovers life on the road is a non-stop party despite a grueling concert schedule. The committed relationship Jill craves may be more than James can offer. The band's popularity grows and so does the number of eager groupies and meddling journalists. When her poems and journal ramblings become songs on James' best-selling album, Jill struggles to survive in the glare of the media spotlight. As her professional success threatens her relationship with James, Jill questions whether she can write love songs without the love of her life. Life with a rockstar is anything but normal!

"Miranda Writes is a top-pick for a novel filled with legal thrills, humor, and an engaging protagonist." -Sublime Book ReviewsA disgraced attorney seeking redemption. A single mother desperate to regain custody of her son. Two women willing to risk it all to put a sexual predator behind bars.Former Assistant District Attorney Miranda Quinn is on the brink of a career comeback when she gets a phone call. It's a witness who disappeared three years earlier, resulting in a violent criminal going free. Miranda got fired as a result, but the witness has re-surfaced with a shocking story to tell; one that implicates Miranda and her ex, defense attorney Adam Baxter. And now, there's a new victim.Miranda's legal advice blog-turned-podcast Miranda Writes is about to become a daytime TV show, but the negative press could destroy her credibility. Will the network stand behind her?When it comes to the law, Miranda has all the answers, but the questions are getting harder and the stakes are getting higher. The dangerous web of lies and cover-ups she exposes leaves her questioning just how much she is willing to risk. She has the right to remain silent, but needs to speak up... doesn't she?Miranda Writes is a story of how far we'll go to protect those we love and the power of second chances. If you love authors like Lisa Scottoline, you'll love Gail Ward Olmsted.