Mariah Stewart fand ihre wahre Berufung im Schreiben von Geschichten über Mord und Chaos, eine Abkehr von ihren früheren zeitgenössischen Romanen. Sie genießt den kreativen Prozess und betrachtet ihre Arbeit als das Erschaffen fesselnder Geschichten aus dem Komfort ihres Zuhauses. Ihre Erzählungen sind bekannt für ihre spannungsgeladenen Handlungen und fesselnden weiblichen Charaktere. Die Leser werden von ihrem unverwechselbaren Stil angezogen, der gekonnt spannende Wendungen mit emotionaler Tiefe verbindet.
In the decade since Emma Dean's husband died, she's maintained a peaceful and organized life in her hometown of Wyndham Beach -- until she finds evidence of her husband's longtime affair. How, Emma wonders, can a man who's been gone for ten years still break her heart?
A fortysomething woman's ordinary life takes a royal detour in an engaging novel about embracing a family legacy and stepping up when it matters most by New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart. Annaliese--Annie--Gilberti is a divorced South Philadelphia mother of two with a nine-to-five job when a shocking discovery turns another average day upside down: her late grandmother was the exiled ruler of a small European country, and Annie is next in line to wear the crown and restore the monarchy. The would-be grand duchess of the Grand Duchy of Saint Gilbert has vacation time coming, enough to take a quick trip to check it out. It's easy to fall in love with Saint Gilbert's villagers; its mysteries (why does everyone look decades younger than they claim to be?); her family's ancestral home, Castle Blanc (so many hidden rooms and passages!); and maybe--just a little--with the dashing Maximilien Belleme, the captain of the castle guard. Never one to walk away from a challenge, Annie steps up, determined to be worthy of the crown that's been offered. As she, her sisters, and her children work to bring Saint Gilbert into the modern age, Annie discovers a legacy of courageous women and that no threat is too great to deny the grand duchess's right to the throne.
In the wake of her daughter's unexplained suicide and her husband Jim's sudden abandonment, Liddy Bryant is determined to move on and make some positive changes in her life. In her hometown of Wyndham Beach, the neglected and shuttered bookstore is also in need of renewal, and Liddy recognizes an opportunity to get herself and the bookshop back on track. With a little help from her friends, she's well on her way.
"In the wake of her daughter's unexplained suicide and her husband Jim's sudden abandonment, Liddy Bryant is determined to move on and make some positive changes in her life. In her hometown of Wyndham Beach, the neglected and shuttered bookstore is also in need of renewal, and Liddy recognizes an opportunity to get herself and the bookshop back on track. With a little help from her friends, she's well on her way. Local contractor Tuck Shelby has been a friend of Liddy's forever. He's made himself indispensable in the rehab of her shop--and in her life--but now he wants out of the friend zone. Then Jim returns with a long-overdue apology, hoping for forgiveness and a chance to start over, and Liddy has a life-changing choice to make. Into a year when Liddy's faced changes and the shocking truth of a well-kept secret comes not only a second chance at love, but a second chance at life."-- Amazon
A hopeful and emotional novel about twists of fate, enduring friendships, and life's never-ending surprises by New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart. In the decade since Emma Dean's husband died, she's maintained a peaceful and organized life in her hometown of Wyndham Beach--until she finds evidence of her husband's longtime affair. How, Emma wonders, can a man who's been gone for ten years still break her heart? Still reeling from the betrayal, Emma must focus on the group of artists she's invited to take up residence at the art center she founded, one of whom is secretly seeking refuge from her abusive ex. Toss in a charming businessman who's returned to town with eyes for only Emma, and it's becoming a most interesting summer. And the biggest surprise of all is about to ring Emma's doorbell and turn her life completely upside down yet again. As Emma struggles between what was and what is, she discovers that the life she really wants--however unexpected--is just within reach, if she's willing to fight for it.
An endearing novel of friendship, forgiveness, and second chances by New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart. It was a lifetime ago that recently widowed Maggie Flynn was in Wyndham Beach. Now, on the occasion of her fortieth high school reunion, she returns to her hometown on the Massachusetts coast, picking up right where she left off with dear friends Lydia and Emma. But seeing Brett Crawford again stirs other emotions. Once, they were the town's golden couple destined for one another. He shared Maggie's dreams--and eventually, a shattering secret that drove them apart. Buying her old family home and resettling in Wyndham Beach means a chance to start over for Maggie and her two daughters, but it also means facing her rekindled feelings for her first love and finally confronting--and embracing--the past in ways she never thought possible. Maggie won't be alone. With her family and friends around her, she can weather this stormy turning point in her life and open her heart to the future. As for that dream shared and lost years ago? If Maggie can forgive herself, it still might come true.
The story follows three reluctant sisters on a journey to fulfill their father's dying wish, leading them to unexpected self-discovery and a deeper understanding of family bonds. As they navigate their individual challenges and relationships, the narrative highlights the significance of familial connections and personal growth, offering a heartfelt exploration of love and resilience amidst life's trials.
When celebrated and respected agent Fritz Hudson passes away, he leaves a trail of Hollywood glory in his wake--and two separate families who never knew the other existed. Allie and Des Hudson are products of Fritz's first marriage to Honora, a beautiful but troubled starlet whose life ended tragically. As his relationship with Honora unraveled, Fritz was falling in love on the Delaware Bay with New Age hippie Susa--but while Fritz loved Susa with everything he had and fathered daughter Cara with her, he never quite managed to come clean about his West Coast family. Now Fritz is gone, and the three sisters are brought together under strange circumstances: there's a large inheritance to be had, one that could save Allie from her ever-deepening debt following a disastrous divorce; allow Des to open a rescue shelter for abused and wounded animals; and give Cara a fresh start after her husband left her for her best friend; but only if the sisters upend their lives and work together to restore an old theater that was Fritz's obsession growing up in his small hometown in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. Will the sisters come together to turn their father's dream into a reality--and will they come away with far more than they bargained for?
The story explores the deep connection between two kindred spirits who are brought back together after years of separation. As they navigate their past and the emotions that resurface, the narrative delves into themes of love, fate, and the enduring bonds that tie people together. The author, Mariah Stewart, crafts an engaging tale that highlights the complexities of relationships and the impact of time on personal connections.
In this twisting novel, deception and hidden truths take center stage as characters navigate a web of intrigue. The narrative unfolds with unexpected turns, challenging perceptions and revealing that reality is often misleading. The author, known for gripping storytelling, crafts a tale that keeps readers guessing until the very end, exploring themes of trust and betrayal.