There's nothing a community won't do to protect its own... Shirley Wallace and her four sons return to her childhood home on Pope Mountain in Jubilee, Kentucky, with a lifetime of hardship behind them, hoping to find peace and begin their lives anew. Eldest brother Aaron Pope returns to his life as a police officer, and is settling in just fine. Then Aaron's investigation into an attempted murder leads him right to Dani Owens. She may hold the key to a long-lost part of the Pope family's past, and more importantly, she may hold the key to Aaron's heart. Praise for Sharon Sala: "Emotionally wrenching, sensually appealing, edgy and suspenseful, and hopeful and endearing."-USA Today "Vivid, gripping...this thriller keeps the pages turning."-Library Journal for Torn Apart "Skillfully balancing suspense and romance, Sala gives readers a nonstop breath-holding adventure."-Publishers Weekly for Going Once

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala always delivers the perfect happy ending. Grab a glass of sweet tea, settle in your comfiest reading spot, and head home to Blessings. After a devastating fire pitted their families against each other, high school sweethearts Phoebe Ritter and Aidan Payne were torn apart. Twenty years later, Aidan is called back to Blessings, nervous about confronting his painful past. And that's before he knows about the nineteen-year-old secret Phoebe has been harboring all this time. As Aidan tries to make up for lost time with the family he didn't know he had and the prospect of finally finding home, Phoebe and Aidan rediscover long-suppressed feelings. Aidan is stunned by Phoebe's grace and honesty, but the past won't lie buried, and old enemies threaten to destroy the peace they've fought so hard to find. Praise for Sharon Sala's contemporary romances: "Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. Her skills shine in her Blessings, Georgia series. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."?DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "Sharon Sala's Blessings, Georgia series is filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"-ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "Sala makes Blessings, Georgia, a vastly entertaining place to visit."-BookPage "[Sala's] Blessings, Georgia series is full of heartfelt emotions and laughter."-Fresh Fiction

The first in a riveting and pulse-pounding new romantic suspense series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala. Army veteran Cameron Pope arrives back in Jubilee, Kentucky, for the first time in years. He barely has time to catch his breath when he becomes embroiled in a race of life or death for his little niece and a deadly hunt for the human traffickers who are destroying the peace of his mountain town. When he's reunited with Rusty Caldwell-a woman from his past who he's never stopped thinking about-he wants to believe they can finally be together. But Cameron is shocked to find out that Rusty belongs to one of the rich families in Jubilee-the same rich folks who scorn the rural families living on the surrounding mountainside, in spite of knowing nothing about them. With their community in the crosshairs, Cameron and Rusty will have to find a way to end the feuding and take down the human trafficking ring if they're to have a chance at happiness. Praise for Sharon Sala's romantic suspense: "Vivid, gripping...this thriller keeps the pages turning."-Library Journal for Torn Apart "Skillfully balancing suspense and romance, Sala gives readers a nonstop breath-holding adventure."-Publishers Weekly for Going Once "Exciting...will keep you glued to the pages."-USA Today for Life of Lies

"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. If you can stop reading, then you're a better woman than me."-DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Welcome back to USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala's world of Blessings, Georgia-a tight-knit small town where the secrets of southern girls sometimes have surprising consequences, you never forget your first love, and the magnolia-scented breeze always feels like home. Hurricane Fanny left no one in Blessings, Georgia, unscathed-including Rowan Harper. Rebuilding her life after so much loss seems impossible. Now that she's all alone, how can she ever hope to find the strength to carry on? Bowie James has come back to help repair his grandmother's house, but he doesn't intend to stay long. He and his mother were forced out of Blessings a decade ago, and he's never forgotten the small-minded people responsible for bringing him so much pain. But Rowan isn't like anyone else. She's kindhearted, beautiful, and so lost he can't bring himself to stay away. When he reaches out in kindness, an unlikely friendship blooms, and soon Bowie discovers that he can entrust Rowan with his deepest secrets-and, if they can find it in themselves to trust again...his heart. Sit down and stay a spell: In Blessings, Georgia, you're guaranteed a small town where good people triumph and the rotten apples get what's coming to them, a sweet and clean love story that'll warm your heart, and a new home that's always there when you need it.

Welcome to Blessings, Georgia! Whether you've lived here your whole life, you're returning after years of being away, or you're new in town, you're sure to find the love in a small town happy ending you're looking for. Fifteen years ago, a family member stole the money Hunt Knox had saved for college, while three of his siblings and his father hid the truth and told him to get over it. Betrayed by their lies and thievery, Hunt joined the army and wound up flying Apache helicopters in Iraq. Now, he's a chopper pilot for an oil company in Houston, Texas, his father has been dead for six years, and he's finally returning home to Blessings at his mother's dying request. Ava Ridley, the little girl Hunt's mother used to babysit, has grown up and is a nurse at his mother's bedside when he arrives. Ava is overjoyed to see him. She had a huge crush on him when she was young. And as the two spend more time together, Ava's crush grows to be even more. Through secrets, lies, family betrayal, and difficult choices, Hunt's not sure he and Ava can make it together in Blessings. But everybody loves somebody, and Hunt isn't willing to lose the one person who makes their small town feel like his forever home. Grab some sweet tea and sit awhile: This sweet contemporary romance has family betrayal, childhood crushes, a veteran hero, and a second chance to get everything right.

Ellie Wayne doesn't just live. She survives.
New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala brings emotional intensity to an unforgettable story of survival, empowerment and raw courage.
Ellie Wayne has grown up in frightening circumstances, damaged by a sexually abusive father and mentally fragile mother. Scarred and still threatened by a father she hates and fears, Ellie believes her future holds nothing more than danger, shame and secrets . . . until the unspeakable happens, and Ellie is forced to choose. She can claim her life or continue to hide in the shadows.
One amazing man might be the miracle worker who can help Ellie see that she has the power to move on with her life, to hope for something more. If she can trust him.
Readers will cheer for this amazing woman as she struggles to leave victimhood behind.
Sharon Sala is a long time member of Romance Writers of America writing as Sharon Sala and Dinah McCall. She writes romantic suspense, Young Adult, and Women's Fiction. First published in 1991, she's a seven-time RITA finalist, winner of the Janet Dailey Award, four-time winner of the Career Achievement award from RT Magazine, five time winner of the National Reader's Choice Award and five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence as well as the Bookseller Best Award. Her books are New York Times, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly mass market best-sellers. Writing changed her life, her world, and her fate.
This summer look for the third book in her Young Adult paranormal mysteries, the Lunatic Ghosts series (My Lunatic Life, The Lunatic Detective, ) from Bell Bridge Books.
Visit Sharon at www.sharonsalabooks.com.

"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. Her skills shine in her Blessings, Georgia series. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me." -DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Welcome to Blessings, Georgia, the best small town in the South! He might be winning her heart before she even knows who he is... Welcome to Blessings, Georgia, the small town with a big heart! Anyone from a small town can tell you that gossip never stays quiet for long. The biggest news lately is Ruby Dye: she's been receiving gifts from a secret admirer. But Ruby isn't sure she can trust this newfound happiness. Nobody knows the dark secrets she keeps about her life before she arrived in Blessings. Is this the beginning of a would-be romance, or is she the target of something more sinister? Everyone admires Ruby and her determination to do the right thing, especially local lawyer "Peanut" Butterman. He's finally ready to tell her how he feels. But when trouble arrives on Ruby's doorstep and their little town is threatened, Peanut may have to prove himself in ways he never imagined. Blessings, Georgia Series: You and Only You (Book 1) I'll Stand by You (Book 2) Saving Jake (Book 3) A Piece of My Heart (Book 4) The Color of Love (Book 5) Come Back to Me (Book 6) Forever My Hero (Book 7) A Rainbow Above Us (Book 8) What People are Saying about the Blessings, Georgia Small Town Romance Series: "Sala is magical!" -RT Book Reviews for A Piece of My Heart "Sala hooks you from the first page..." -Fresh Fiction for I'll Stand by You "You cannot go wrong with a book by Sharon Sala!" -RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars,for Saving Jake

Take a trip to Blessings, Georgia, where bestselling author Sharon Sala welcomes you with a small-town romance filled with:An orphaned little girl who desperately needs a new homeA couple ready to welcome her with open armsFriendly neighbors who are always there for each otherA Southern small town where great things happen to good peopleRuby Butterman and her husband, Peanut, cannot have children, but they're given a second chance at a family when eight-year-old orphan Carlie is left in their care. It's a challenge for Carlie to adapt to a new town, a new school, and a new family, and when she gets bullied at school, Ruby and Peanut discover how to step up as parents, and how to make a forever family for their beloved little girl. No summer reading list is complete without a bright, hopeful, and uplifting romance by Sharon Sala!

Samantha Carlyle knows someone is watching her -- someone who wants her dead. So she runs to the safety of her tiny Texas hometown, and to the sweet, haunting memories of John Thomas Knight. A dedicated small-town sheriff as tender as he is tough, John Thomas was Samantha's best friend, her first love -- and now he is her only chance. Fate has carried them down different roads, but the fire has never died -- and the passion flares white-hot the moment heir eyes meet again. But this time Samantha must trust the proud, strong, devastatingly handsome lawman with more than her heart -- she must trust him with her life. Because there is another man who wants her, and he's waiting for the right time to strike. And the next sweet, sensuous kiss she and John Thomas share could well be Samantha's last.

"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. Her skills shine in her Blessings, Georgia series. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me." -DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Welcome to Blessings, Georgia, the best small town in the South! No one is alone as long as there is love to give Dori Grant is no stranger to hardship. As a young single mother in the gossip-fueled town of Blessings, Georgia, she's weathered the storm of small-town disapproval most of her life. But when Dori loses everything within the span of an evening, she realizes she has no choice but to turn to her neighbors.Everyone says the Pine boys are no good, but Johnny Pine has been proving the gossips wrong ever since his mother died and he took over raising his brothers. His heart goes out to the young mother and child abandoned by the good people of Blessings. Maybe he can be the one to change all that... Blessings, Georgia Series: You and Only You (Book 1) I'll Stand by You (Book 2) Saving Jake (Book 3) A Piece of My Heart (Book 4) The Color of Love (Book 5) Come Back to Me (Book 6) Forever My Hero (Book 7) A Rainbow Above Us (Book 8) Praise for I'll Stand By You: "An amazing story by a true storyteller...Sala once again shows why she is a master of the romance genre." -RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars "Small-town romance with humor and heart and a heaping pinch of reality." -The Romance Dish "A heartfelt and emotional love story...incredibly uplifting and gratifying." -Book Reviews and More by Kathy

Beloved and bestselling author Sharon Sala brings you a brand-new contemporary romance filled with second chances, new beginnings, and a Southern small town you won't want to leave. Fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs will love this new story filled with: A fresh start for a young teacher to build the life she's dreamt of A second chance at romance for a single dad The warm and uplifting small-town community cheering them on After two back-to-back life-changing events, first grade teacher Katie McGrath left Albuquerque for a fresh start in Borden's Gap, Tennessee. She is finally back in the classroom where she belongs, but it will take a little while for her to heal and feel truly like herself. She'll need to dig deep to find the courage it takes to try again-in life and in love-but with some help from her neighbor Sam Youngblood and his adorable daughters who bring her out of her shell, her future is looking brighter than she dared imagine. "Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller... If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."-DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"-ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times bestselling author, for the Blessings, Georgia series

Fans of RaeAnne Thayne and Debbie Mason will feel right at home in this emotional holiday love story:Uplifting second chance romanceTight-knit small-town communityCharacters that jump off the pageHeartwarming Christmas spiritAuthentic Southern settingNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala delivers her first holiday romance in the Blessings, Georgia series. Wade Montgomery's back in Blessings, Georgia just in time for the holidays to help rebuild after a disaster nearly destroyed his family's business. But once he lays eyes on his old friend Birdie Knox, he can't stop thinking about calling Blessings home again...this time forever. Praise for the Blessings, Georgia series: "Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."-DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Sharon Sala's Blessings, Georgia series is filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"-ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times bestselling author "[Sala's] Blessings, Georgia series is full of heartfelt emotions and laughter."-Fresh Fiction "Sala makes Blessings, Georgia, a vastly entertaining place to visit."-Bookpage

In the small Southern town of Blessings, Georgia, you'll always find: A friend willing to lend a helping hand Sweet magnolias scenting the breeze after a storm Sunshine sparkling on glasses of sweet tea And a place to call home you'll want to make yours forever"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller. Her skills shine in her Blessings, Georgia series. If you can stop reading, then you're a better woman than me."-DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Every storm they've weathered...has led them to each other Dan Amos lost his wife and son years ago. He's never had eyes for anyone since, and he doesn't want to. But fellow Blessings resident Alice Conroy sparks something inside him... Newly widowed, Alice was disillusioned by marriage and isn't looking to fall in love anytime soon. Then a tropical storm blazes a path straight for the Georgia coast, and as the town prepares for the worst, Dan opens his heart and his home. The tempest may be raging, but Alice and Dan are finally learning to find shelter...in the safety of each other's hearts. Welcome to Blessings, Georgia, the best small town in the South!

New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala concludes her Lunatic Life mystery series the way it began-with lots of Team Spirits.
In My Lunatic Life, Tara Luna is the new girl in school, trying to hide her ghostly friends and fit in-impossible, since she's soon tracking down kidnappers and dodging Dee Dee Broyles, a murdered teen girl who just happens to haunt Tara's new house.
In Lunatic Detective, Tara and hunky bad-boy classmate Flynn O' Mara partner to find Dee Dee's killer while admitting they're more than just friends. Now that he knows she's "different," will he stick around?
The stakes are even higher in Lunatic Revenge, as bad guys come after Flynn and Tara to find out where his dying father, and ex-con, hid a stolen fortune. A surprising twist gives Flynn a gift neither he nor Tara ever expected.
And now, in Lunatic Times Two, that still-hidden money threatens Tara and Flynn again. This time, Tara may not survive. She'll need the help of every friend she's got on the other side. Including some she's never met before.
Sharon Sala is a seven-time RITA finalist, winner of the Janet Dailey Award, four-time winner of the Career Achievement award from RT Magazine, and five-time winner of the National Reader's Choice Award. Her books are New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestsellers.