Bücher von Susan Page Davis

A collection of three novellas inspired by Shakespearean romantic comedies.The Marry Wives of Sweetheart by Shannon Sue Dunlap-Mrs. Augusta Page knows best-for her daughter, Anne, and the whole town of Sweetheart, Texas. When Anne's former boyfriend, Conner Fenton, returns after many years of absence, it's a rocky road to reconciliation. Joshua attempts to rekindle their romance, but Anne's wounded heart never forgave him when he left her behind for the big city.Augusta enlists the help of her longtime buddy Veronica "Ronnie" Ford to do a little matchmaking, but obstacles abound. Her husband is against the romance, and foolish friend-of-the-family John Falstaff has taken a shine to Anne and asked for assistance. But the biggest obstacle is her daughter's stubborn heart. Mrs. Page and Mrs. Ford have their work cut out to inspire Anne Page to join the ranks of the "marry" wives of Sweetheart.The Tempest in the Bay by Susan Page Davis-A famous writer has retreated to an island home with only his daughter. For ten years, he's hidden away and not sent his publisher any new manuscripts. His daughter Violet is now 20 and wondering if it's time for her to see more of the world since her contact with the mainland is only through Darrell, a rather sluggish man from the shore community who brings out supplies once a month.Paul's brother Barney and the CEO of his publisher's company set out on a yacht to track him down. But a storm intervenes, and when the sailing party lands on his island, Paul isn't sure he wants to go back.Much Ado about Matrimony by Linda Fulkerson-Tricia Waters has resigned herself to the fact she'll never have a happily ever after, so she focuses on making her cousin's upcoming wedding a memorable one. But when she discovers her ex-fiancé is the best man, she vows to evade him. That is, until the two must work together to prevent the happy couple from breaking up.Reeling from a personal tragedy, Dr. Ben McIntyre travels to serve as his buddy's best man only to discover the maid of honor is the love of his life. Or she was, until she ended their engagement six years earlier. He plans to keep his distance from Tricia. When circumstances keep pushing them to work together, Ben learns that avoidance is futile.

New neighbors, cryptic Christmas cards, and jury duty. What next? Campbell McBride is juggling her new role as a private investigator with her slightly wacky personal life. Can she and her dad figure out who stashed a valuable painting in their client's attic? And is the murder of an egocentric landlord somehow connected?

A hurricane lashes the Novel Inn, forcing guests to remain when they'd hoped to leave. Add an elderly neighbor, Kate's ex-fiancé, and a clandestine thief. When a guest is found dead in the Hercule Poirot Room, it's time for the Gage siblings and the local police to go into action.

An old photo, a twister, and a friend being stalked ...A tornado rips through town, and Campbell McBride and her dad take shelter. Afterward, they try to help others who were hard hit, and a body is discovered in the debris of a cottage near their friends' home. Was the man dead before the twister struck? The owners of the ruined cottage hire True Blue Investigations to help identify the victim and find out how he got on their property. Meanwhile, among the volunteers, Campbell meets her mother's old school friend, Jackie. It seems Jackie married her mom's former boyfriend-and now she has eyes on Campbell's widowed father.

Captain Harvey Larson is on guard when a fifteen-year-old girl approaches him during his lunch hour. Leah thinks she has proof that he is her father, but Harvey needs more evidence. A few hours later, his sister-in-law Abby stumbles upon a body at Hobart Chevrolet. Her husband, Peter, is missing, and the Priority Unit turns out to investigate. When she finally gets a call demanding ransom, Harvey goes into high gear to set up a ransom drop. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned when they try to deliver the money. Meanwhile Peter and Abby's little boys agonize over their father. Harvey's wife, Jennifer, does her best to support Abby and their other sister, Leeanne, who is gearing up for her first book signing, and Detective Tony Winfield hopes his idea for a first date will appeal to the chief's new secretary. His cousin Amy's getting married, and he needs a date for the wedding, but Tony forgets to reveal one crucial bit of information.

A Senator who vanished. . .An old man with regrets. . .Editor Kurt Borden's star rerter is struggling with depression. Long before Kurt bought his lakeside house in Maine, a senator owned the cottage next door. When Mick Tyler shows interest in the story, Kurt sends him out to do a feature on the senator, who disappeared more than 40 years ago. Maybe Mick's fascination with the tale will lift his depression.But Mick never comes back.Kurt's wife finds a neighbor ill in his home. The old man, Elwood Fairmont, begs Janet to give a cryptic message to his grown children. Elwood's children gather, but their father's words mystify them. Was what he told Janet a dying confession? Kurt assigns bright young reporter Dave Carpenter to write about Mick's disappearance. When Dave investigates the story his colleague was pursuing, Kurt's life is threatened. Janet finds a clue that makes them wonder: Are Elwood's regrets and Mick's disappearance connected to things that happened decades ago?To unravel the close-woven mysteries, Kurt and Janet must rely on their faith and use all their wits and diplomatic skills.

"I SAW MY NEIGHBOR MURDER HIS WIFE!"But the police don't believe Petra Wilson. They insist she was mistaken. There's no body, no evidence, no murder. But Petra knows what she saw. And now her dangerous neighbor knows it, too. She needs protection, needs someone to believe in her. She turns to her sisters for comfort, but does not tell them of the danger she's in. They introduce her to private investigator Joe Tarleton. Petra tells Joe her story, expecting him to decide there is no case. But the dedicated P.I. accepts her word, and vows to uncover the truth. Still, he can't guard Petra twenty-four hours a day. In spite of her precautions, her neighbor makes inroads in her vulnerability. Petra is left open to a killer intent on silencing the only witness.This clean romantic suspense novel includes a Christian faith journey. Group discussion questions are included.

Unexpectedly, Love blossoms during a royal visit.In the summer of 1860, Prince Edward Island is astir as its citizens eagerly anticipate their first visit from a member of the British royal family. Molly Orland is too poor to be invited to the ball honoring the young Prince of Wales, but she and several other local young women are pleased when they are hired as extra staff in the house where he will stay. There she meets Peter Stark, understeward for the royal party. Peter is attracted to the beauty of the island-and to Molly, whom he's determined to shield from the antics the antics of the playboy prince. When they discover a long-buried secret that could bring shame to Peter's royal employer, will he remain a loyal servant-or help Molly and her family get the justice they deserve?

It's 1915, and Emma Shuster has far too much on her mind to entertain notions of romance...Saboteurs are doing their best to keep the United States out of the Great War. Bridges and factories are being bombed, and ships are being sunk. When Emma's code-breaker father is found murdered and his secret encryption project left unfinished, the navy offers Emma a civilian position cracking intercepted ciphers sent by foreign powers.With enemies lurking at every turn, can she trust even those closest to her? Is romance the true motive behind her two suitors' advances, or could one-or both of them-have traitorous intentions?Emma races to discover the nefarious plans of her country's foes and unmask their leader before more people are killed. And yet, her greatest challenge may be deciphering the cryptic messages sent by her heart.

A charming themed inn, breaking waves, and a missing guest. What more could one ask?The Novel Inn's reopening goes smoothly until a guest vanishes. The new owners prepare for their first large group-a former squad of cheerleaders meeting for a reunion. Things go awry when the head cheerleader fails to show up. Sisters Kate and Jillian, the innkeepers, enlist the help of their brother Rick, a local police officer. They're confident the missing woman will be found, but they soon learn to expect the unexpected, even during a walk on the beach.