Bøger af Kathleen McKee

It takes time away to bring them closer together.As a grieving widow, Jodie Hanson never expects to feel her heart awaken to her neighbor, Brad Davenport, but their similar past experiences have a magnetic effect. Working together, he helps her overcome the anxiety of her new job as a travel writer, while she lends her support for the startup of his landscaping business.When spring moves into summer, Jodie struggles to adapt to Brad's busy schedule and settle her fear of traveling to unfamiliar areas. An invitation from her friend, Heather Archer, to stay at her beachside home seems the perfect antidote.Unfortunately, Heather is charmed by a famous photographer, Wyatt Crenshaw, who comes to visit his grandmother, Rita Bennett, next door at the shore. With Wyatt and Heather becoming a couple, and Brad focusing on his work, Jodie wonders what the future holds for her.Rita guides Jodie to a recognition that she needs to find her own strength as she explores what she considers important in her life, while Brad realizes that his world is empty without Jodie.Kathleen McKee has woven an intricate story of a second chance for love in A Summer of Seabirds and Butterflies, Book 2 of the Journeys series. Capture the joy that comes from finding a happily-ever-after in this wholesome contemporary romance.

The nuns need income... The guests need hope... When Victoria Sullivan finds herself at a crossroad in life, she books a rustic cabin in the woodlands of the Monastery of St. Carmella. While trying to discern her future, she meets other guests who face their own challenges. The Sisters also have a dilemma, as they anticipate a merger because of their dwindling numbers and an aging congregation. Will they lose their beloved homeland, nestled among the vineyard, forest, and lake? Poustinia: A Novel is the first book of the Poustinia series. If you enjoy contemporary and inspirational fiction with a touch of romance, you'll love Kathleen McKee's heartwarming story of friendship, generosity, and love.

A masterful plan. An amazing discovery. Vicki could never have imagined the outcome.Monastery renovations complete, the Sisters are ready to unveil their new B&B, gift shop, and restaurant. Vicki's excitement about seeing her vision unfold is short-lived. Not only is Sister Tony given a new assignment but, dear friend and co-conspirator, Charlie, also leaves.The Sisters embrace the changes taking place at the Monastery of St. Carmella. Vicki and Sister Cathy set their sights on learning about the mansion that JW Smithfield and his wife bequeathed to the nuns. They never expected to find a secret that remained hidden for almost 100 years.Joyful Encounters is Book 2 of the Poustinia series. If you enjoy contemporary and inspirational fiction with a touch of history and romance, you'll love Kathleen McKee's heartwarming story of friendship, transformation, and love.Get your copy of Joyful Encounters today.

Lizzie Mitchell comes of age during a time when elders still recall the fight for independence in rural Pennsylvania...Lizzie balks that her station in life will never change. She doesn't want the isolation of the farm or the exhausting routine of providing for a husband and children, subservient to all.Lizzie has a dream...Lizzie finds her own independence as a teacher, though it requires that she remain unmarried. She turns down Tom's proposal for marriage twice, despite falling in love with him.But Tom can't wait forever...Rich in early 19th century American history, A Specter of Truth reminds us of the challenges, difficulties, and sorrows of the men and women who built this great nation. Join Lizzie as she learns the importance of friendship, courage, and strength while following her dreams at the French Creek Boarding School for Girls in 1818.

A murder. A hacked security system. Pilfered belongings. Is a blizzard the perfect cover?Sue Jaworski and her police chief husband, Alan, return to the Alpine Holiday Lodge for a week of winter activities, where they meet up with Jayla Williams, headlining in the lodge's patriotic show. Surprisingly, they learn that Alan's estranged daughter, Judy, is the event planner.Why doesn't Judy cancel the performance when a blizzard is predicted?During the power outage, Judy is found in shock, covered in blood, claiming she has no memory of how her husband died. Reeling from that, the lodge's owners discover the hacking of their security system after numerous guests report items missing from their rooms.Is the thievery connected with the murder? Can Sue unravel the intertwining threads to solve the mystery?If you enjoy a cozy mystery, a touch of romance, and a woman sleuth who has an uncanny ability to make connections, you'll love Kathleen McKee's 5th book of the Aspen Notch Mystery Series. Join Sue for her latest adventure in Bedlam in the Blizzard.

Sue receives a death threat, and someone intends to follow through on it...Aspen Notch, a picturesque small town in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania, has very little crime, according to the mayor.Yet something sinister lies beneath the surface.Sue and Alan expect to enjoy the mountain vistas and a restful retirement in their new home, until the mayor offers Alan the job of police chief, the only cop in town, and Sue finds a dead body at the pizza shop.Can Sue help Alan solve the crime before the killer makes good on the warning?Murder in Aspen Notch is a cozy mystery of new beginnings and mysteries of the past, intertwined with an engaging whodunnit. If you enjoy a touch of romance and an amateur sleuth who has an uncanny ability to make connections, you'll love Kathleen McKee's first book of the Aspen Notch Mystery Series.

A snowy pile-up and rescue scam. A theft accusation and two murders. Can Sue clear her name before she's the next victim?Distanced by her children and determined not to spend another Christmas alone, Susan Belcroft books a stay at a ski resort, hoping to rekindle her sagging spirit.With travel to the lodge interrupted by a sudden snowstorm, she and three other stranded drivers accept a seemingly kindhearted rescue, only to find themselves charged with theft.The stakes increase when police find the accusers' dead bodies.No Gifts to Bring is an endearing cozy mystery of love and hope, intertwined with an engaging whodunnit. A young child with disabilities, a flamboyant singer, a handsome traveler, and an irritating private detective open Sue's heart to the magic of Christmas. If you enjoy a touch of romance and an amateur sleuth who has an uncanny ability to make connections, you'll love Kathleen McKee's prequel to the Aspen Notch Mystery Series.

A tragic accident, an unknown artist, and a discovery below the landscape. Can Sue connect the random details before her granddaughter becomes another victim? Sue Jaworski comforts garden club member, Ruth, after her nephew dies in a tragic accident that seriously injures four other high school band members. While paying her respects, Sue notices oil paintings by the same person as those she purchases at Trinkets and Treasures, only to learn that Ruth's fiancé, missing for 40 years, is the artist.The closed case catches Sue's attention, especially after granddaughter, Jessica, shows Sue the actual location of the beautiful landscapes. To her dismay, Sue discovers that the area lies above an abandoned coal mine, leaving local residents at risk from its residual effects.As she investigates, with the support of her police chief husband, Alan, Sue uncovers details of collusion years ago between a member of town council who changed the town bylaws and the owner of the mining company, all leading back to Ruth. In the meantime, Jessica goes missing.If you enjoy a cozy mystery, small town charm, a touch of romance, and a woman sleuth who has an uncanny ability to make connections, you'll love Kathleen McKee's fourth book of the Aspen Notch Mystery Series. Join Sue for her latest adventure in Below the Landscape.

Living with a Springer Spaniel: Pete and Me is a humorous and loving tribute to a loyal, smart, and adorable pup who mastered the technique of training his owner. Springer spaniels are known for their hunting prowess, agility, and obedience. They are affectionate, expressive, and eager to please. Springers make a great family companion because of their steadfast devotion, but they can have a mind of their own. Living with a Springer Spaniel: Pete and Me is a compilation of stories and anecdotes about Pete from the time he was a puppy until he went to doggie heaven. You'll laugh at Pete's antics as he taught life's important lessons for dog ownership and puppy training, clearly expressing his springer traits. "You may recognize yourself in this book if you have tried to train a dog and ended up being the one trained! You may also be reminded that as our dogs unconditionally give us their love and their hearts, ...they always manage to steal ours." Amazon Reviewer

What's going on at the senior retirement community of Shady Acres?Isabel Steinway, one of the residents, hires the SAJ Detective Agency to determine who has pilfered treasured belongings from her apartment. Before long, her friends admit that they, too, have missing items.Although Sue and Alan expect a speedy resolution, their investigation uncovers more than simple thievery. A complex web of duplicity envelops Shady Acres.Sue digs below the surface to speculate something more sinister than the disappearance of residents' mementos. Can she find the missing piece of the puzzle before the mischief escalates?If you enjoy a cozy mystery, a touch of romance, and a woman sleuth who has an uncanny ability to make connections, you'll love Kathleen McKee's 8th book of the Aspen Notch Mystery Series. Join Sue for her latest adventure in Shenanigans at Shady Acres.Each book of the Aspen Notch series has a standalone mystery with returning characters that readers have come to love.

A strong summer storm, a cold murder case, and a cameo necklace seem unrelated... but danger lurks!A particularly fierce summer storm strands Ryan and his young son in Aspen Notch after a tree crushes their RV. Sue and her police chief husband, Alan, offer their assistance, only to learn that Ryan's parents died in a botched robbery in town 24 years ago.The cold case catches Sue's attention, though Alan follows the mayor's directive to leave the incident unsolved.Sue enlists her visiting daughter and granddaughter to join in her covert investigation. Surprisingly, the cameo necklace they purchase at Trinkets and Treasures, becomes the key to solving the mystery......but not before it places Sue in great danger.If you enjoy a cozy mystery, small town charm, a touch of romance, and a woman sleuth who has an uncanny ability to make connections, you'll love Kathleen McKee's third book of the Aspen Notch Mystery Series. Join Sue for her latest adventure in A Cameo Appearance.

Mischief and vandalism escalate, putting lives at risk. Is the sabotage linked to Sue or the town's founder?As the stakes rise with each incident, often forcing the closure of Sue's new garden shop in the town founder's historic log cabin, she can't imagine the reason.Even after the health department blames the taffies sold at Butterflies and Blooms for the recent foodborne illness in Aspen Notch, Sue feels certain that someone has orchestrated a scheme to close her business permanently.But why?The Garden Shop Mystery is a cozy mystery that combines an engaging whodunnit with the historical past. If you enjoy small town charm, a touch of romance, and an amateur sleuth who has an uncanny ability to make connections, you'll love Kathleen McKee's second book of The Aspen Notch Mystery Series.