Bøger udgivet af AHF Publishing

Thirty years ago, Savannah's child was taken from her shortly after giving birth. The next day, she ran away to the Pacific Northwest where she's been living ever since. But her circumstances have changed. The tavern where she bartends is closing and her landlord is selling the house she rents. Now seems like the right time to go home to South Carolina, but does she have the courage to face her past?Upon her mother's death, while searching for funeral instructions, Harper comes across a sealed envelope containing a worn scrap of yellow flannel, an address in a small town she's never heard of, and her adoption papers. Everything about her life suddenly makes sense, including why she and her mother were so very different. Determined to find her birth mother, Harper embarks on a journey of discovery to the South Carolina Lowcountry.

After testifying against her husband in a harrowing human trafficking case, Julia Becker is thrust into the secluded world of Witness Protection. Faced with a future in isolation, she manages a daring escape, seeking refuge in a quaint small town in South Carolina's lowcountry. But rather than the serene haven she'd envisioned, Julia stumbles upon a new kind of peril.Will Darby is his own worst enemy. His anger management issues have gotten him into a world of trouble that could land him in prison for life. He's under investigation for the tragic boating accident that claimed his wife's life. His in-laws are seeking custody of his two young daughters. And an independent journalist is determined to tarnish his reputation. Amidst the chaos, he befriends an intriguing young woman who is grappling with her own shadows. She holds the power to either alleviate his legal troubles or become his damning witness.

From beyond the grave, Ashton's mother leaves a mysterious legacy that upends her world. Eileen Darby, the heiress to the Merriweather fortune, has entrusted her oldest daughter with the family's waterfront estate on Catawba Sound in South Carolina's Lowcountry, bequeathing virtually nothing to her other three children. This lavish bequest is more than a gift; it's a cryptic message, a puzzle interlaced with the troubled history of their dysfunctional family. As Ashton embarks on renovating the old home, she finds herself haunted by secrets lurking in the shadows of her memory. What is her mother trying to communicate, and what will she uncover as she delves into the murkiest corners of the memories she can't recall?" Ashton's husband is a proclaimed financial wizard, a mastermind who claims to have turned her recent investment into a fortune. Yet, he refuses to provide the account statements to verify it. With their marriage teetering on the brink, Ashton's dwindling trust gives way to mounting suspicions. Is he genuinely the financial virtuoso he purports to be, or is there a more sinister game afoot? As her marital bonds unravel, Ashton finds herself ensnared in a tangled web of deception. Each thread she tugs unravels a path leading her ever closer to a truth she may not be ready to confront. When she loses her way, she looks to a friend from her past to help her find herself again. In this thrilling journey of discovery and deceit, Ashton must confront the ghosts of her past and the demons of her present. Long Journey Home is a twisted labyrinth of mystery and betrayal, where every corner holds another clue and every path leads Ashton deeper into uncertainty.

A heartwarming tale of love, perseverance, and redemption. Annie has fallen hard for the handsome and charming Tyler, but their relationship is far from easy. Tyler's disapproving parents and judgmental friends make Annie feel like an outsider, and she's willing to do whatever it takes to keep Tyler by her side, even if it means sacrificing her successful catering career. Will she be able to hold onto her dream man, or will love come at too high a cost? When Cooper sees Annie at his inaugural gallery opening, he knows he must seize the opportunity to win her heart back. But there's just one problem-Annie's current boyfriend is a total jerk who won't make it easy for Cooper. Brooke's high school best friend, Grady, has moved back to town. As they spend more time together, their bond deepens, and Brooke finds herself falling in love with him. But she's keeping a secret from him-she's carrying another woman's baby. Will Grady be able to accept Brooke and her unexpected situation, or will their love be torn apart by this shocking revelation? A weekend house party on Sullivan's Island promises hope for the budding romances. But when they all arrive, things take a dramatic turn for the worse. Secrets are revealed, tensions rise, and it seems like everything that can go wrong, does. Will these young lovers be able to salvage their relationships, or will the weekend end in heartbreak and betrayal?

Three young people pick up the pieces of their lives after a devastating hurricane ravages their small town. Sean's head chef is responsible for his restaurant's success. He'll do anything to make Carla happy, including inviting her to live with him at his parents' waterfront estate. But Carla's five-year-old son has anger management issues, and Carla lacks the parenting skills to handle him. To make matters worse, Sean's twin brother, Cooper, is back in town with a mysterious problem of his own. When tension mounts, Sean is forced to choose between family and business. Lizbet, in the middle of a hurricane, walks out on her husband after only two years of marriage. She offers no explanation except to say she needs time to herself. She doesn't dare tell Jamie the real reason. She's certain she can take care of the problem herself. Seven months later, however, she's still living in Charleston with her sister. She's flat broke and her crisis is unresolved. She yearns to tell Jamie the truth, but she fears doing so will drive him away forever. Jamie immerses himself in his work to avoid his lonely home. He co-manages his family's gourmet seafood market with his mom while restoring the marina across the street. He understands his wife's need for space, but his patience is wearing thin, and the possibly of Lizbet's return looks less likely with each passing day. His attraction to a beautiful and sexy property developer confuses Jamie. As his relationship with Lizbet grows more complicated, he must find the strength to deny his attraction to this other woman.A sweet and wholesome romance set in the heart of the Lowcountry

"A riveting new family drama by the queen of southern fiction."Scout Montgomery has turned her search for her missing brother into a career. She finds her professional life as a homicide detective meaningful, but her personal life is nonexistent. She's stuck in the past. In order to move on, she must find closure. When she returns home to Alabama for the death of a childhood friend, she uses her acquired investigative skills to discover new clues concerning her brother's disappearance.Beneath Kate Baldwin's public persona as fashion designer lies a young woman carrying a heavy burden of guilt. Her relationship issues and inability to find happiness stem from the secret she's been keeping for nearly two decades. She yearns to reveal the truth-an unexpected trip home to her childhood home in Alabama provides the opportunity-but doing so will destroy the lives of the people she cares about the most.June Montgomery is married to a prominent politician, lives in a magazine-worthy home, and leads an active social life. But she lives in constant fear the past will come back to haunt her. She approaches Scout's homecoming with trepidation. Her daughter has the power to unravel the seams of her intricately crafted lies. When family and friends reunite, old hostilities resurface and the discovery of new evidence regarding Ford's disappearance endangers lives.

The staffers at Hope Springs Farm greet guests with smiles. But trouble brews beneath their calm demeanors. Stella faces her first crisis as an adoptive mom when a second-grade bully wreaks havoc on Jazz''s life. When their beloved teacher is suspended on bogus charges, Stella takes on the principal and the president of parents'' association. Ollie experiences crippling panic attacks as she struggles to cope with her parents'' death. While she loves her new friends at Hope Springs, her job as wellness center manager is a pit stop on her journey of life. Her hopes soar when she discovers a vineyard for sale in the nearby town of Lovely. But there''s a catch. Why is the price of the property so low? Does it have to do with the current owner''s ancient feud with his neighbor. Cecily is falling in love with Parker. But she''s worried it''s too soon after breaking off her engagement. Lyle begs for another chance, but Cecily isn''t interested. Lyle''s advances become increasingly more aggressive, placing Cecily''s life in danger. Presley''s baby is due in a few short weeks. But she''s heard nothing from her country music star husband in months. Is it possible the rumors are true? Could Everett be having an affair with his attractive young co-star? Or is he hiding a more serious problem?

Childhood friends reunite in an explosive tale of family dysfunction and romance gone wrong. For years, Amelia has been plotting to escape her abusive husband. When her mama''s unexpected death provides the perfect opportunity, she hops on the next bus to the South Carolina Lowcountry. She knows her husband will eventually come for her. But she''s prepared. She finally has her freedom. She''ll give it up over her dead body. After the funeral, she settles in at her family''s oceanfront estate to await her destiny. But a visit from Amelia''s past presents danger of a different sort. After several disastrous blind dates, Max falls for the first guy who shows an interest in her. After all, isn''t it better to be with someone you don''t love than to grow old alone? As the weeks wear on, her attraction to Ron wanes. But he''s living in her apartment. And he won''t be so easy to get rid of.Jump on board for a wild ride of adventure with the continuation of the bestselling Palmetto Island Series. 

Merriment and mayhem collide for a chaotic holiday season at the Inn at Hope Springs Farms. General manager, Stella Boor, is ready to marry her man and live in the home of her dreams. But she can do neither until she wins permanent custody of her six-year-old half sister, Jazz. Meanwhile Jazz's mother, Naomi, is determined to make trouble for Stella at every turn. When tension mounts, Stella takes drastic measures in order to protect her baby sister. Event planner, Presley Ingram, is keeping the ultimate secret. She's planning a surprise wedding for Stella and Jack for Christmas Day. As passion ignites with her new lover, Presley pauses to consider if she's planning Stella's dream wedding. Or her own. Head chef, Cecily Weber, will wed the love of her life on Christmas Eve. But when her fiancé shows an irresponsible side she's never before seen, Cecily begins to have second doubts. Is she suffering from pre-wedding jitters? Or will she be forced to choose between marriage and the success she's worked so hard to achieve? Join three young women in their search for happily ever after in the third installment of the Hope Springs Series.