Jo-Ann Mapson Knihy

Glory Vigil, newly married, unexpectedly pregnant at 41, is nesting in the home she and her husband Joseph have just moved to in Santa Fe, a house that unknown to them is rumored to have a resident ghost. Their adopted daughter Juniper is home from college for Thanksgiving and in love for the very first time, quickly learning how a relationship changes everything. But Juniper has a tiny arrow lodged in her heart, a leftover shard from the day eight years earlier when her sister Casey disappeared-in a time before she'd ever met Glory and Joseph. When a fieldwork course takes Juniper to a pueblo only a few hours away, she finds herself right back in the past she thought she'd finally buried.A love story, a family story, a story of searching and the bond between sisters, Finding Casey is a testament to human resilience.

Margaret Yearwood seeks solace in Blue Dog, New Mexico, grappling with a failed marriage, a resentful son, and her dwindling artistic dreams. Amidst the backdrop of Shiprock Mountain, she discovers love and healing through her relationship with Owen Garrett. As she confronts her past and the scars it left, Margaret learns that passion can renew and mend fractured family ties. This bittersweet narrative explores the complexities of healing and the importance of remembering family history to avoid repeating past mistakes.

The narrative unfolds as Chloe Morgan, pregnant and accompanied by her dog and horse, reconnects with Hank Oliver in Cameron, Arizona, continuing their journey from the previous novel. As they navigate their new domestic life, the arrival of Junior Whitebear, a Navajo artist, intertwines their fates. Unbeknownst to him, Junior has a son from a past relationship and finds himself drawn to Chloe, leading to unexpected love and profound changes. This passionate tale delves into the intricacies of love, relationships, and personal growth amidst life's challenges.

Set against the backdrop of Southern California's canyonlands, Chloe Morgan is a resilient woman who has built her life around her horse and dog, shunning deeper connections. Her solitary existence is disrupted when she meets Henry Oliver, a reserved folklore professor, during an unusual sunrise funeral service. As their paths intertwine, Chloe must confront her past losses and choose between her isolated lifestyle and the unexpected love that Hank offers, challenging her perceptions of what her life could be.

Sie leben zwar unter einem Dach, doch eigentlich haben sich die vier Frauen der Familie Moon nicht viel zu sagen. Das Mondscheincafè, seit Jahren im Besitz von Urgroßmutter Bess, ist das Einzige, was sie zusammenhält. Besonders zwischen der soliden Maria und ihrer ausgeflippten Mutter kriselt es gewaltig. Als eines Tages ein schwerer Schicksalsschlag die Familie erschüttert sind Bess, Allegra, Maria und Linsay fest entschlossen, ihrem Schicksal zu trotzen. Nach Jahren kommen sich die Moon-Frauen erstmals wieder näher, und mit einem Mal kehrt auch das Glück zurück …