They were connected by a nightmare, and bound together by a dream. Sunset Cove had always seemed too limited, too impoverished for waitress Lacy Kennedy. Desperately in search of a better life, she's left trouble behind and worked hard toward the dream of opening her own bakery. No way she's ever going to let anyone drag her back into the nightmare of her past-not even a man as captivating as Chase Alexander. From foster child to police officer, Chase has traveled a long road back to Sunset Cove, carrying with him the kind of news he knows will make Lacy hate him. Despite her icy exterior, he's drawn to her in a way he never expected-a way that makes him dream of new beginnings, of pasts forgiven ... of love on the lake. Reviews and Other Information: "M. Jean Pike has once again worked her magic with SUNSET COVE, the third book in her Love on the Lake series... She] has an incredible ability not only to bring characters to life but to make the reader a part of their world. SUNSET COVE is a reader-satisfying mixture of unforgettable characters, suspense, redemption and love." -Author L. J. Hippler "As always, this wonderful, romantic storyteller crafts a tale that tugs at our hearts. I consider myself a regular cynic but there's always a phrase, a scene that brings tears to my eyes. This is Ms Pike's gift. Her character come over as real flesh and blood people and she is a writer that makes you believe in their loves, hates, pains and dramas... There is a special depth of feeling in this story, plus wisdom and tenderness. Yes, the Love on the Lake series is growing deeper and stronger and it's always good to find old, familiar characters popping up again. There's always the good feeling, even in the most scary and dramatic moments of the story, that it will all turn out right in the end. We need this re-assurance that life isn't always mean and that love can bring a happy ending now and then."-Author Loretta Proctor

Where her heart is, there will she be also ... Deep in a box of used books, counselor Tory Sasser comes across a novel without an ending: Heatherfield. As she reads the story of scarred war veteran, Jake Benjamin, her tears fall on the pages-and she could swear new words appear where once there was nothing. But the fictional town of Heatherfield isn't all it seems, nor is its creator, Destiny Paige. When Tory's car runs off the road into the mist, she's transported back to the 1940s-into the novel, trapped by the spirits that govern the place through Destiny. Even more, Tory is caught by the honest warmth and complicated tenderness that is Jake Benjamin. Realizing she's falling in love with Jake, Tory is desperate to find her way back home to reality. Yet what is more real than true love? No, Heatherfield isn't all it seems ... not at all. Reviews and Other Information: "M. Jean Pike has captured a chiller of a paranormal romance in her astounding tale Heatherfield... Her vision of the late forties is incredible. Mingled with flashbacks of war, beautiful mountain scenery and a horrible car accident, the images were vividly colorful and just plain stunning. This is a unique romance that will make you laugh, chill you with "gooseflesh" and bring tears to youreyes." Angela Steed, Author of 1080 Kiss. "Heatherfield yields a great plot with complex characters that keep the story moving at a steady pace. I was deeply moved by Jake and what he has suffered during the war. Tory is a refreshing woman who had me on the edge of my seat wondering her outcome in this story with the past and the present. M. Jean Pike weaves a spellbinding page-turner read. The story is beautifully told." Cherokee Sanders, Coffee Time Romance. "Heatherfield is an interesting paranormal tale with a unique and surprising ending. That the ending caught me unawares is an understatement, in fact, Heatherfield reminded me of a TWILIGHT ZONE episode ... The romance between Tory and Jake is delightful and the descriptions of Heatherfield and its populace are so vibrant, that I felt transported there." Marlene Breakfield, Paranormal Romance Reviews.

To hear love whispering, they had to listen with their hearts. Paranormal Studies expert Dove Denning came to Shadow Lake to attend her friend Emma's wedding. After helping the police with a brutal murder investigation, the solitude and tranquility of the lake are just what Dove needs to ease her spirit-but the spirits that whisper to her aren't so at ease. Struggling over the death of his daughter, Dusty is a man who has come from dark places in search of peace. As his heart turns toward Dove, the ghosts from his past turn out to be more than just figures of speech. Together, Dusty and Dove find the power of redemption, of safety from a growing danger ... of love on the lake. Reviews and Other Information: "Ms. Pike's powerful characterizations, vivid imagery, and fast pace capture the reader from the first sentence and holds them until the last, making WHISPERS IN AUTUMN a true winner. This is not a cookie cutter romance... chock full of romance, paranormal activity, and suspense. There's something for everyone and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense." -Working Girl Reviews "WHISPERS IN AUTUMN is a wonderfully romantic tale." - Fiction Vixen

They weren't looking for love. So love found them. Sexy campground owner Shane Lucy needs summer help. Divorced and raising a teenage son alone, the idea of finding love is the last thing on his mind. Yet there's something sincere and kind about lovely Emma, something genuine unlike anything he's encountered before. Emma Beckman is trying to pick up the threads of her unraveled life. Recently widowed, she ventures into Shadow Lake for the prospect of tranquility and a new summer job. Her new boss is a prospect all his own-a magical, beautiful prospect ... of love on the lake. Reviews and Other Information: "M. Jean Pike's SHADOW LAKE is a true gem... It's a true romance, but delves into the deeper issues of family, divorce, betrayal, loss and suicide. Pike's writing has a magical way of drawing the reader in and holding them there until the final page is turned. The skillful plotting, lush descriptions, and charming cast of characters are enchanting. When turning that last page, readers will be left with wonderful sense of satisfaction and will eagerly look forward to the next in the series." Working Girl Reviews

From above the shadows . light. Orphaned and impoverished, Gray Baldwin is a lost soul in search of a home, a life and most of all-love. Kicked from foster home to foster home, at last a restored motorcycle and the onset of adulthood give him the means to leave behind all the old threats, struggles and losses that haunt him. When he accepts a job at Hanwell Construction, life's promising new start is both his hope and his torment. The spoiled daughter of a well-to-do business owner, pretty Hope Hanwell has a past to reconcile and a few tragic secrets of her own. She wants for nothing-and everything, pushing love as far away as she can until love pushes back. When Gray and Hope meet, theirs is a story of heartbreak, redemption and fate at its most devastating. "M. Jean Pike is an amazing author. Her stories are magical, emotional and romantic. I could read them over and over." Simply Romance Reviews