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Keepers of the Light
Series · 13
books · 2019-2021

Books in series

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#0.5

The Keeper's Sacrifice

2019

There was no better way to put it: Max Tucker was running away. The newly-constructed Puffin Point Lighthouse on the forested shores of Oregon seemed like the perfect place to nurse his broken heart, with its sweeping views of rock and wave and near-isolation from society. Until he visits Spruce Hill, that is. The little lumber town’s locals seem to be welcoming and kind, embracing Chauntis Bay’s newest keeper of the light and making it easier to move forward with a new life. But when a violent winter storm threatens the integrity of the lighthouse and a foundered ship washes up to shore, Max is bewildered to find a single, unbelievable survivor… A sweet historical romance novella full of small-town charm and hair-raising adventure! Prequel to the Keeper’s of the Light multi-author series.
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#1

Love's Sweet Return

2020

She lost the only thing she ever truly wanted: love. What could be worse? But when Charlotte Pullard’s ship wrecks off the Oregon coast in a terrible storm, she wakes in the unfamiliar keepers’ quarters of a lighthouse. When the keeper who pulled her from the wreckage turns out to be the man she loved and lost, can Charlotte find it in her heart to forgive him and embrace love’s sweet return? Find out in this sweet historical small-town romance full of walks on the beach, the gathering of close friends, and a sweeping love story centered around a majestic white lighthouse.
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#2

A Liberating Love

2020

Uncover a dark secret – Liberate a dishonored life – and join the strong-minded couple seeking to bring freedom to lives trapped within its deception. Growing up under the stigma of ‘the little girl with the crazy mother’ is not easy. As a young woman, Bethany Forester resolves to get to the bottom of the family mystery, and sets in motion an investigation that leads to a trail of prisoners ensnared by the lie. Spruce Hill’s deputy, Troy Spencer, comes alongside to assist Bethany, and when the adventure leads to romance, the couple are unwavering in their attempt to close the door to the past and open new possibilities for the future. The truth will set you free takes on new meaning, as light displaces darkness and love is released to hearts ready to receive. If you enjoy a mystery, romance, lighthouses, and bonding with a growing logging community in 1870 Spruce Hill, Oregon, then this book is for you. Download today!
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#3

Finding the Runaway

2020

Hunter Winfield, a confederate soldier, was running from his past. After watching his wife die and his way of life disintegrate, he decides to move his family to a secluded town in Oregon. His plans are upended, almost immediately, when a mysterious woman befriends his child and then lies to the town deputy, claiming to be his housekeeper. Lilian Alderman is a Yankee who has never worked a day in her life. Unfortunately, when she left her powerful fiancé at the altar, her life changed. Running from home and managing to escape notice leaves her penniless and desperate. In the Oregon town of Spruce Hill, she sees her chance to manipulate a single father into taking her in. The struggles of domestic life, however, might just be enough to make her question her choices. Hunter is now stuck with the world’s worst housekeeper, but his child adores her. If he can convince himself to trust this woman he thinks is a southern bell, can he keep from losing his heart? And if he can, what will happen when he finds out she’s been lying to him about more than just her occupation?
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#4

The Widow's Secret

2020

Amelia Florence is determined to make her way to Spruce Hill on the Oregon Coast. Her heart tells her that is where she’ll find her grandparents. As a young girl, her parents had sailed to Spain but never returned, leaving her traumatized and with little memory. As a widow and caring for her child, she needs family desperately. When she arrives, she meets Logan Dallas, a lumberjack who proves his kind heart by assisting her in many ways. It doesn’t take long before she realizes Dallas would make a wonderful husband and father. Unfortunately, he’s already engaged, and she doesn’t want to come between two people who are in love, even if it means causing her own heart to suffer. Over time, she can’t hide her secrets any longer, yet the truth could ruin her and make her own grandparents not want anything to do with her. Is that a choice she’s willing to make?
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#6

The Suffragette's Vow

2020

Michael Hamlin has always been fascinated by the ocean but lived his whole life on a northern Oregon dairy farm. Following his father’s death, he assumed he’d run the dairy but his headstrong mother has other ideas. Two years of having his suggested changes to benefit the business ignored is bad enough. But when his mother and sisters start matchmaking attempts, he follows his passion, ending up in Spruce Hill on the Pacific Ocean coast as a lighthouse keeper. The chance to do something heroic is just what he needs, even if life on the ocean’s edge is a bit mundane…and lonely. Novice reporter Nadina Cutler is bent on proving her worth to the editor of The New Northwest, a suffragette newspaper. Her prominent Portland, Oregon, real estate family indulges her wish to pursue journalism but only until her upcoming twenty-second birthday. Unless she can prove her earnings amount to more than her trust fund income, she’s expected to return to Portland and marry to benefit the family’s social status. After interviewing the manager of a dairy farm, Nadina then travels to Spruce Hill to do a follow-up with the wayward son. But nothing goes right. Their personalities clash. Nadina pushes for answers and Michael clams up. He’s not interested in reconnecting with the family that rejected him and Nadina has to find a big story to secure her freedom. Then an ocean tragedy forces them to work together and they see each other in a new light. Will their temporary partnership grow into something more?
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#7

The Fisherman's Heart

2020

San Francisco could be the key to saving her family. Evergreen might hold the key to her heart. Ruined by her father's scandal, Amy Walker must leave New York City to search for a respectable suitor who will overlook her family drama in exchange for their expansive wealth. When Amy's grandmother is injured on the way to San Francisco, they find themselves stranded in the coastal town of Evergreen, Oregon. But Amy is enchanted with the majestic beauty of the wild northwestern forests, and with the eyes of one specific fisherman. Jonathan Powell likes his life in Evergreen: quiet, simple, alone. He has aspirations, and none of them include marriage. But when Amy's family arrives, her presence opens old wounds and revives memories he wished to leave forgotten. Jon knows better than to trust her, but constantly running into Amy makes her a beautiful distraction, and she starts to break down the protective walls around his heart. When a winter storm blows in and tragedy strikes, both Amy and Jonathan are forced to face their fears, and decide if their love is worth fighting for. Note: This story was previously published under the same title in the Keepers of the Heart multi-author series. It has since been removed from that series and lightly edited to remove any connecting characters, and it also has a new cover, but the story remains the same.
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#9

The Captain's Duty

2020

He'd never let a woman ruin his beloved bachelorhood... not until he met the feisty ship captain, that is. As lighthouse tender to two magnificent lighthouses off the Oregon coast, Arthur Hugh treasures his time spent fishing in the bay and the isolation of living in a small lumber town. He can do what he wants, whenever he wants, answering to no one. But when a little boy shows up in Spruce Hill and turns Arthur's life upside down, he begins to rethink everything that is important to him. Bent on saving her family's floundering freight business, Captain Sarah Ballinder has problems enough of her own without having to put up with an irritating ox of a man like Mr. Hugh. Forced to work together on a lighthouse project, Sarah wonders if anything worse could happen. She never imagined she could fall for the very man she despised... The Captain's Duty is part of the multi-author series Keepers of the Light but can be read as a standalone.
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#10

Legacy of Love

2020

Will their love come at a cost? Escaping Boston to avoid a marriage of convenience aimed at garnering society’s respect for her family name in the shadow of her father’s war profiteering, Meg Underwood settles in Spruce Hill, Oregon. Despite leaving behind the comforts of wealth, she’s happy. Then the handsome Pinkerton agent, Reuben Jessop, arrives with news that she’s inherited her aunt’s significant estate, and she must return home to claim the bequest. Meg refuses to make the trip. Unwilling to fail at his mission, Reuben gives her until Christmas to prove why she should remain in Spruce Hill and give up the opportunity to become a woman of means. When he seems to want more than friendship, she wonders if her new-found wealth is the basis of his attraction.
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#11

A Liberating Hope

2021

Memories in the big house play havoc with the lonely, middle-aged, Henry Forrester, causing him to wonder if love will ever find him again. When Abigail Fleishman is shipwrecked in Beacon, and the unconscious woman is brought to recover in the Forrester home, age old conflicts arise. And, although Henry and Abigail both yearn for hope’s liberation, neither are prepared for the test set before them.Join the old gang—Bethany, Troy, and Henry, as unexpected company drops in, causing mayhem in the peaceful life they have finally settled into. Marlene Bierworth's second contribution to the series will bring the Forrester family one step closer to complete liberation of mind and spirit. Grab your copy today of this historical, inspirational, small town, mystery romance.
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#13

Lighthouse Escape

2021

Stina Dinesen loves her older sister but felt relieved once Lisbet and her new husband moved away from the Crystal Beach Lighthouse. Her happiness was short-lived. She now realizes her parents expect her to take over many of her sister’s former responsibilities in addition to the ones already hers. Only, unlike her sister, Stina never wanted to manage her own lighthouse. She wants to move to town where she can have neighbors and enjoy a social life. Much to Stina’s dismay, as the sky darkens during the day of what promises to yield the first big storm of the season, her father informs her a passing ship sent a Morse code message that they have a man overboard. They cannot rescue him due to the danger of the nearby partially-submerged rocks. With a wrenched shoulder, Arend Dinesen cannot man the rescue boat alone. He will hold the light and help, but he needs Stina to row. John Andersen felt lost at sea long before he left his Oregon home on business to sail to San Francisco. Now, he is in the water with a twisted ankle, clinging to a rock miles from shore, and convinced he is destined to meet his end. The first hint he might survive comes when he sees a glowing lantern and realizes it is being held by someone on an approaching boat. Is it the light that promises a bright future, or could it be the young woman plying the oars?
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#14

Her Keeper's Heart

2021

Living as the assistant keeper at the Puffin Point lighthouse for four years, Leonard Tarby admires everything about his coastal home: sweeping ocean seascapes, lush, tangled forests, and unobstructed views of the stars he enjoys charting. There was only one thing Leonard would change, and that is the absence of a loving bride by his side. Certain the only way to achieve that goal is to send for a bride through the mail, Leonard sits back to wait for her arrival, dreaming of a life of wedded bliss soon to come. The young lady is soon on her way to Puffin Point but goes missing en route. Is there foul play involved or did she simply get cold feet? Will Leonard ever have a bride of his own? Find out in this sweet historical romance full of dangers, intrigue, and love, all beneath the ever-watchful beam of a Pacific lighthouse.
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#15

The Outlaw's Promise

2021

Love on the run . . . Accompanying her dearest friend back to Spruce Hill was the best decision Dinah Mullins ever made. She loves the little town and the people who live there, and she especially enjoys being out from under her aunt's thumb. She keeps busy visiting the lonely older folks in town, hoping that love might come her way soon. And come it does, when she discovers a handsome man hiding in the woods. Charlie Keir is on the run, wanted for crimes he didn't commit. When Dinah finds him, he's in desperate need of food, water, and a ship upon which to stowaway. But when the time comes for him to leave, he finds he's fallen in love with the quick-witted, auburn-haired Dinah. Has Dinah found love at last, or will Charlie's past put her into more danger than she ever could have imagined? The Outlaw's Promise is a sweet and clean historical western romance set in 1870s Oregon. It may be enjoyed as a standalone or as part of the Keepers of the Light series.

Authors

Cinnamon Worth
Cinnamon Worth
Author · 11 books

Cinnamon Worth is a native of San Diego. She grew up with a large family. Her parents had seven sons and three daughters. Cinnamon was their youngest. Her brothers and sisters would get into a lot of trouble, but would have the best stories to tell years later. Cinnamon was not as cool. She pretty much focused on school and kept her nose clean. When she went off to college, she ran into the same dilemma most college students do. Her nicely defined path was running out. She would need to make some choices. Chief among them – what was she supposed to do for a living? She had the good fortune to meet an amazing man the summer before her junior year of college. Sadly, she had already signed up to spend a year studying abroad. But the couple weathered the challenges of a long distance relationship and have now been married for over twenty years. Of course, all this did not solve that pesky problem of making a living – at least not right away. That romance did, however, shape so many choices in her life. She decided to obtain an MBA after college because that boy had two years left in college and wanted her to stay put in San Diego during that time. Then, after the two years ended, they married, and he dragged her away from her hometown so he could begin work on his PhD and his MD. The college he attended happened to be located near Sacramento, so with her MBA in hand and zero experience, she went door to door begging for work, which she eventually found. Her career ended up being in public finance – remember the Sacramento’s main industry is government. Year after year passed. Two beautiful children were born. Her husband studied and studied. After a little more than thirteen years, he had completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and his medical degree. But he still needed to do his residency. Once again they set off on a new journey and had the good fortune to spend a few years living and working just outside of San Francisco. But there is no place like home and once her husband completed his training, his career brought them right back to the city where they met. Cinnamon turned in her 10-key for an apron and became a homemaker. This has led to a boom in sales for local restaurant owners. Surprisingly, one finds free-time when they avoid housekeeping, refuse to cook, and have no job, so she started writing for fun and demonstrated for her children the advantages of finding someone to marry who will let you goof off all day. She loves humor, and even when she tries to be serious, it seeps into her writing. She has been thrilled to discover a small cluster of readers who are clearly brilliant, have excellent taste, and obviously possess a wickedly, awesome sense of humor. Yes – I mean those that are reading her books! Thus far, she has published books that use Jane Austen’s wonderful characters from Pride and Prejudice. The fifth such book will be released in early 2019.

Krystal Anderson
Krystal Anderson
Author · 15 books

Reading has always been a passion of mine. I always wanted to become an author but it was a "someday" sort of goal. In 2017, I decided to make my dream a reality and began my first book. While I enjoy nearly all fiction, historical novels particularly fascinate me. My family and I live in Southern Utah, USA. I grew up on horseback and treasured any time I could spend riding through the red sands and sagebrush. My husband Randon and I have four children - including a set of twins. Nothing makes me happier than being a wife and mother.... but reading is a very close second!

Linda Carroll-Bradd
Linda Carroll-Bradd
Author · 40 books

As a child, Linda was often found lying on her bed reading about characters having exciting adventures in places far away. Upon reaching a landmark birthday, she decided to write one of those romances she loved so much. Easier said than done. Perseverance paid out and twelve years later, she received her first call from a publisher and a confession story was published. Now Linda writes heartwarming contemporary and historical stories with a touch of humor, and many have a tie to her previous home of Texas. Linda enjoys writing from her cabin in the mountains among the cedar and pines with her husband of 34 years and their two much-loved dogs.

Courtney Willis
Courtney Willis
Author · 9 books

Courtney loves history and exploring the world around her. She found inspiration for her westerns in the mountains of Utah, and wrote her first Regency after a study abroad in the UK. Today she lives in her home state of sunny Florida, and plans to write romantic adventures in many historical settings and time periods. When she's not writing, Courtney enjoys traveling, baking, reading, being with friends and family, and spending as much time on the beach as possible. Find her on social media @cwillisbooks

Marlene Bierworth
Marlene Bierworth
Author · 45 books

Marlene Bierworth lives in Ontario, Canada and her goal is to inspire her readers to "Dream Big Dreams and Live Big Lives. She seasons her stories to include action, adventure, romance and emotional conflicts, with the meat of the tale touching on current issues that concern families. When the story is told, the book ends, whether it is a short story or a full length novel. Included on her list are books for 'Teens' and the 'young at heart', intended to inspire readers to put feet to their dreams. Marlene has written adventures, romance, suspense, historical western and mysteries for both teens and adults. You can find a complete list of titles at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00J9RM116 Life's experiences feed Marlene's imagination and from them evolve characters and adventures that will keep the reader turning the pages. Fiction is her favorite genre but non-fiction continually tugs at her heart strings when there is a truth to be told or encouragement to give. She has published Book 1 in an ongoing series on the "ABC'S of MARRIAGE" complete with tips and worksheets for study and reflective purposes, for private study between couples or for groups. Successful marriages are her passion and she loves to interact with others to promote healthy marriages. "Life is an adventure waiting to be told" and it is Marlene's goal to "help book lovers experience it to the fullest." Join her fan base and stay informed. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/11180... BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/marle... She is also on Facebook Marlene Bierworth and Twitter (@MBierworth, Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Zina Abbott
Zina Abbott
Author · 30 books

Zina Abbott is the pen name used by Robyn Echols for her historical novels. Her novel, Family Secrets, was published by Fire Star Press in October 2014 and her novelette, A Christmas Promise, was published by Prairie Rose Publications in November 2014. The first two novellas in the Eastern Sierra Brides 1884 series, Big Meadows Valentine and A Resurrected Heart, are now available. The author currently lives with her husband in California near the “Gateway to Yosemite.” She enjoys family history and any kind of history. When she is not piecing together novel plots, she pieces together quilt blocks.

Linda Shenton Matchett
Linda Shenton Matchett
Author · 24 books
Linda Shenton Matchett writes about ordinary people who did extraordinary things in days gone by. A self-professed history geek, she is a volunteer archivist and docent at the Wright Museum of World War II. Linda has published more than twenty-five books. When not writing, she enjoys exploring historical sites and immersing herself in the imaginary worlds created by other authors.
Marie Higgins
Marie Higgins
Author · 93 books
Marie Higgins is an award-winning, best-selling author of clean romance novels.
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