REVISED AND UPDATED-March 2010 A New Beginning An introducton to her "Tales of the Dragonfly" novels. The author discusses her attempts to find meaning and self worth in her life while having no choice except to be home full-time to care for her severely autistic and mentally impaired son due to the lack of vocational programming available to him because of the Illinois budgetary crisis. Illinois now ranks as one of the top three worst off states because of their over $13 billion budget deficit, and ranks 49 out of 50 states in their care and service to the disabled. She discusses the reality...

A SUMMER 2013 PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER-SUSPENSE Second round contender in THE 2014 AMAZON BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL AWARDS Book II: In Flight The dragonfly is believed to be a symbol of renewal after a time of great hardship. A woman who's afraid to trust. Successful designer, Penny Wentworth has arrived from New York to take charge of the wedding flowers for the new owners of the Dragonfly Pointe Inn. As a single parent of a severely autistic and mentally impaired son, she has no romantic illusions; her experience with an abusive husband has left her wary of relationships. A man who's...

A TOP TEN BESTSELLER IN KINDLE SAGA FICTION NEW ROMANCE SERIES By Award-Winning Author Of Tales of The Dragonfly Romance Suspense Series. Kate Callahan has always known that, someday, she'd run the family business. So men have always been merely a distraction for Kate; she just doesn't have time for love. Until fate steps in by way of a prophecy foretold, years ago, by a friend who'd been blessed with a remarkable gift. Kate has been warned that, one day, she'll be kissed by fate. And love will happen with that unforgettable kiss. Michael Murphy already has his life mapped out. After...

#1 INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER 2016 READERS' FAVORITE AWARD WINNER MILITARY FICTION 2016 NEW APPLE ROMANCE SELECTION for Excellence in Publishing 2016 IAN BOOK OF THE YEAR Finalist 2016 TRR Readers' Choice Award Finalist Luke Bryant and Kelly Callahan met on the beach at Dragonfly Pointe when they were only kids. And ever since thirteen-year old Luke saved six-year old Kelly from drowning, they've felt an undeniable connection. But Luke has a tarnished past. Despite his attraction to Kelly when they're growing up, Luke just doesn't think that he's good enough for her. When Luke comes home on...

2014 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Winner 2013 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award-Best Book Suspense Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards Book II: In Flight The dragonfly is said to be a symbol of renewal after a time of great hardship. A woman who's afraid to trust. Successful designer, Penny Wentworth has arrived from New York to take charge of the wedding flowers for the new owners of the Dragonfly Pointe Inn. As a single parent of a severely autistic and mentally impaired son, she has no romantic illusions; her experience with an abusive husband has left her wary of relationships....