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Welcome to my new web site! I hope you like it as much as I do. Even though it was a work in progress for a little while, I think the wait was worth it. Having said that, I want to thank John Chitwood of Renaissart Design for all his hard work, his clever design, but most of all I want to thank him for putting up with me. Something like a hundred years ago when I was still using a typewriter, my son David gave me a gift certificate to be used for a web page. (Like I even knew what a web site was at that point in time. The gift certificate came with a computer that was like something from another planet). John worked on the web site while I fought with the computer, plopped a green plant on top of it that eventually grew into the keyboard. Eventually and a new keyboard much much later, I buckled down and learned how to use it. When it was time to redo the web site all these years later, I called John never thinking he would remember me but he did because as he said, I was his only gift certificate ever. John and I would love to hear your comments. Be kind. Be effusive. We thrive on compliments. Now, here we go and this is so long overdue I am embarrassed to even admit it but I will anyway. None of you would be checking out my web site, I wouldn’t be writing books if it wasn’t for those super duper people at Kensington Publishing. This is the only way I can think of to shower them with accolades they so deserve. And it isn’t enough. So I will add my love and affection to Walter, Steve, (and Brinkley- he’s a dog nut like me), Laurie, Audrey, Martin, Doug, and Michala. I also want to thank all the other staff who I don’t know personally who work so hard behind the scenes to bring my books to you, my wonderful, faithful readers. Thank you, thank you, thank you. All of you, please stay well, keep reading and I’ll keep writing. Last but not least, Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you. You are all in my heart. Fern |
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ExclusivePaperback When Toots Loudenberry relocated to Los Angeles from South Carolina to be near her daughter, Abby, she expected to bump into the occasional celebrity. She just never expected them to be dead. Meanwhile, Toots, Sophie, and Mavis are concerned that the prestigious Dr. Sameer’s budding romance with Ida may have something to do with his ailing bank balance. And Abby’s attempted makeover of the celebrity magazine The Informer into the most talked-about tabloid in town could end more than just her career. But the Godmothers wouldn’t be the Godmothers if they weren’t pulling a few behind-the-scenes strings, and Abby’s hopes of changing the fortunes of The Informer are still alive. Yet it’ll take an assist from a source no one could have predicted, let alone see, to secure a story that will shake Tinseltown to its very core… |
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Cross RoadsBook 18 in the Sisterhood Series The Sisterhood Will Not Be Broken The impossibly lucrative positions handed out to them by the mysterious Global Securities company have turned out to be golden handcuffs-scattering them around the world, cutting off communication, and leaving them in miserable isolation. But a happy homecoming at the old Virginia farmhouse is marred by the hijacking of Nikki and Kathryn’s private jet. It seems their few fellow passengers are not ordinary travelers-they’re an elite group of Interpol agents who urgently need the Sisterhood’s help. Now the ladies face a stark choice: resume their vigilante status for one of their most hazardous assignments yet, or try to outwit a group of powerful adversaries willing to use truly desperate measures. This time, everything is in the balance-their lives, their friendship, and the freedom they fought so hard to gain. |
Deja Vu19 in the Sisterhood Series |
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Holiday MagicPaperback
Ski shop manager Stephanie Marshall is counting on a holiday bonus so she can put a down payment on a home for herself and her daughters. But her handsome boss, Eddie O’Brien, has his own Christmas wish – one that could lead to a lifetime of loving… |
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Game Over#17 in the Sisterhood series Fighting for what’s right-even when it’s put them on the wrong side of the law—the women of the Sisterhood have taken on formidable opponents and won. Lately, the faithful friends have had plenty of reason to celebrate. With yet another successful assignment behind them, Myra, Annie, Kathryn, Alexis, Yoko, Nikki, and Isabelle have enjoyed a relaxing Christmas together, and welcomed loved ones to Big Pine Mountain for the wedding of Myra and Charles. But as the last guests leave the mountain, Annie convenes her Sisters and makes an important announcement. The time has come to secure the pardon promised to them by President Martine Connor. Since she took office, they’ve waited patiently for her to honor her word, and now the time has come for action. But even with their ally Lizzie Fox ensconced as Chief White House Counsel, this is their most daunting task yet. To succeed, they’ll need to evade the Secret Service and infiltrate the most fiercely protected premises in the country: the White House. With their mentor, Charles, at the helm, and loyal friends aiding them at every turn, the Sisters finally have a chance to leave their lives of exile and adventure behind them. But even if you take the woman out of the Sisterhood, can you take the Sisterhood out of women as daring and devoted as these…? |
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Return To SenderHardcover At seventeen, Rosalind “Lin” Townsend finds herself pregnant and alone. Her father, deeply religious yet cruel, throws her out of the house. Nick Pemberton, her baby’s father and the man she naively hoped might marry her, rejects her. Yet even at the lowest point in her life, Lin vows to succeed on her own terms, and to give her son, Will, all the love and happiness she’s been denied. Nineteen years later, Lin has made good on her promises. She’s the owner of a thriving diner in her Georgia hometown, and Will has grown into a fine, intelligent young man who’s about to start his freshman year at NYU. But when Lin visits New York with Will, she crosses paths with the one man she was sure she’d never see again—Nick Pemberton, now a millionaire CEO, the man who sent back all her letters unopened, marked “Return to Sender.” Seeing him fills Lin with anger—and she resolves to right the wrong he did to Will. Helped by Jason, a hired detective, and her best friend, Sally, Lin sets out to disrupt Nick’s life and his finances, with spectacular results. But the truth is more complex and surprising than she imagined. And soon Lin must choose—between the revenge she thought would free her, and the bright new future that’s about to be delivered to her door . . . |
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Deadly DealsPaperback After years of trying to become pregnant without success, Rachel Dawson and her husband Thomas felt their dreams had finally come true the day they brought home their newly adopted twin babies. Though the lawyer Baron Bell who arranged for the surrogate mother charged a hefty six-figure fee, one glance into the eyes of their precious children told them it was all worth it. Until the birth mother reappeared, first demanding more money, then the twins themselves. Suddenly Baron Bell was nowhere to be found, and the Dawsons were once again childless, heartbroken and nearly destitute. When the case finds its way to the offices of high-profile attorney Lizzie Fox, she can’t wait to take down the so-called “Mr. Wonderful.” And she knows she’ll have all the help she needs as it’s just the kind of crime that really gets the Sisterhood’s adrenalin flowing. Once they get their hands on the perpetrators there will be hell to pay, and it will cost a lot more than cold, hard cash… |
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Vanishing ActPaperback It’s a hot, sunny afternoon on the mountain top, and the sisters are enjoying sitting around the pool chatting and laughing, frosty glasses of lemonade to keep them cool and relaxed. It’s a welcome hiatus after their last harrowing mission, and the only cloud over the happy occasion is that Charles, their mentor, is still mysteriously absent. But amid the friendly bickering about who’s going to make dinner and what that might be, the Ladies of Pinewood receive some dreadful news: Harry Wong–Yoko’s true love and a staunch supporter of the Sisterhood–has become the victim of a ruthless identity theft ring. Harry’s bank accounts have been closed out, his beloved dojo is being foreclosed on, and he’s being evicted. Distraught, Yoko is about to rush down the mountain to Harry’s aid when the Sisters intercept her. A situation like Harry’s requires finesse, careful planning, and their distinctive brand of vigilante justice. It’s not enough to make sure that Harry gets back what is rightfully his. The ladies intend to make sure that the miscreants who invaded his life will pay in a way they’ll never forget. One for all and all for one–that’s the Sisterhood way,and heaven help those who forget it… |
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Snow AngelsPaperback “Snow Angels” is written by Fern Michaels. The only way irresistibly handsome Olympic skier Max Jorgenson wants to spend Christmas is…alone. But when social worker Grace Landry stumbles into his log cabin during a snowstorm, an unexpected magic rekindles his heart, his hopes, and the sweetest of Christmas dreams…”The Presents of Angels” is written by Marie Bostwick. Ex-Rockette Kendra Loomis doesn’t regret giving up New York’s bright lights to be a Vermont minister’s wife. But their small town’s Christmas countdown is becoming a major stress-fest – and the only way she can save the day is to prove that giving is the most precious gift of all…”Decorations” is written by Janna McMahan. All Michelle Duncan wanted for Christmas was a new life. And by helping her ailing mother she found one – as manager of a charming holiday craft store. She never expected that the fringe benefits would be muscular sculptor Baxter Brow – and one last chance to make all her wishes come true…”Miracle on Main Street” is written by Rosalind Noonan. New York City policeman Joe Cody and his wife Sheila can’t afford much of a holiday for their two kids. He’s sure not expecting much yuletide joy while working on Christmas Day – until a desperate wish and several unexplainable events open his eyes to a wonderland of blessings and love… |
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Razor SharpPaperback Over the course of their adventures, the women of the Sisterhood–Myra, Annie, Kathryn, Alexis, Yoko , Nikki, and Isabelle–have made their share of enemies. But they’ve also acquired some loyal allies, including Lizzie Fox. A powerful attorney with a cut-throat reputation, Lizzie has just taken on a high-profile new case. Only when the deal is made does Lizzie realize she’ll be defending Lily Flowers, the infamous Madam of a high-class bordello. For years, she operated the successful bordello under the guise of a summer camp, and her clients included some of the richest and most influential men in the country. Now Lily is on the run, sure that if the case came to trial, she and her “girls” would rot in jail while her wealthy, arrogant customers get off scot-free. But one phone call to the Sisterhood might just change all that. The Ladies of Pinewood are about to come to Lizzie’s aid… And even the highest courts in the land will prove no match for seven fearless friends determined to ensure that real justice is served, Sisterhood style. |
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The ScoopPaperback Teresa “Toots” Amelia Loudenberry has crammed a great deal of living—not to mention eight much-loved husbands—into her varied and rewarding life. Newly single, Toots is ready to taste life again, and fate has just handed her the perfect opportunity. The owner of the gossip rag where Toots’s daughter works is about to lose the paper to his gambling debts. Eager to find a way to keep her daughter employed among the movers and shakers of Hollywood, Toots calls on her three trusted friends—Sophie, Mavis, and Ida—to help her pull some strings. Together, they’ll hatch a plan that promises thrills, laughter, and more than a hint of danger. Putting aside her widow’s weeds (black was never her color), Toots will prove that you should never underestimate a Southern lady of a certain age, and that each day can be a gift, if you’re willing to claim it… |
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Under The RadarPaperback In The Middle Of The Night, The Sisterhood Is Your Only Hope . . . |
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Mister And Miss AnonymousHardcover College senior Lily Madison is on her own and desperate to pay for her last semester of school. With nowhere to turn, she makes the difficult decision to donate her eggs to a fertility clinic. Pete Kelly is also a penniless student who supplements his tuition money by visiting a sperm bank. One day, Lily and Pete meet at the clinic and talk about their secret. They agree the clinic gives them an odd feeling, as if all is not as it seems. Despite their obvious attraction, Lily and Pete go their separate ways. Twenty years have passed and Lily often wonders if she has a child somewhere in the world. She also thinks a lot about Pete. Now a wealthy entrepreneur, Pete never forgot Lily either, and when he sees her in an airport one day, he falls for her all over again. But while they enjoy their unlikely reunion, a story on the news has them riveted. Two teenage boys are missing and their disappearance may be linked to the fertility clinic Pete and Lily visited in college. In a shocking twist, one of the boys looks exactly like Pete. Lily and Pete are now determined to find out what really went on at the clinic all those years ago. When the whole story comes out, the truth will be more than they bargained for. But they will discover that letting go of their secrets from the past is the best way to build a future worth fighting for… |
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Up Close And PersonalPaperback For generations, the Windsors have lived on the family’s grand estate in Crestwood, South Carolina, as intertwined with local life as sweet tea and pecan pie. Now, on the anniversary of her daughter Emily’s death, Sarabess Windsor believes she may be the last to carry the family name—unless she can find her second daughter, Trinity, who disappeared fifteen years ago. But the town has never forgotten her…especially not handsome lawyer Jake Forrest. Trinity swore never to return to Crestwood. But some ties—to a place, to a past, to the people we once were and dreams we once had—can never be fully broken. And as family secrets are revealed, and desires old and new come to light, Trinity may discover the one thing she never expected to find in Crestwood: a place to call home at last. Take a peek into Fern’s kitchen in South Carolina as it was featured in Country Sampler Decorating Ideas CLICK HERE |
