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Maui Island
Series · 7 books · 2021-2023

Books in series

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#1

Under the Maui Sky

2021

Aloha! Welcome to the Maui Island series where the dramas of everyday life keep the Briscoe family and their friends laughing, crying and falling in love. Set against the lush backdrop of a tropical island, Under the Maui Sky captures the emotionally charged, complex dynamics that come with being part of a family. Readers will laugh and shed a few tears as Ava Briscoe and her children discover what it means to be loved, supported and accepted by the people who mean the most… even in the face of deep betrayal. Ava Briscoe wants nothing more than for her children and the family’s pineapple business to flourish. When a dark secret comes to light, more than her steadfast resilience is tested. Christel is picking up the pieces after a painful divorce. She’s found solace in the family business. But a bitter discovery soon shakes the once-steady foundation under her feet. Katie is a wife and mother with a full plate. She yearns for purpose but her efforts to make her dreams come true falter when she learns nothing is at it seems. Aiden makes his living rescuing people on the island of Maui. When facing life’s changes, can he rescue his own family when it matters most? Shane believes life is a party, but sometimes life hands out more than a good time—fun crashes to an end and growing up is no longer an option. Come along on the journey... with all the messy wonder, humor, pain and ultimate hope of this heartwarming family as they grapple with an uncertain future and learn they can face anything, as long as they do it together. A heart-grabbing story, perfect for Robyn Carr and Susan Wiggs fans.
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#2

Silver Island Moon

2021

Aloha! Welcome to the Maui Island Series where the dramas of everyday life keep the Briscoe family and their friends laughing, crying and falling in love. Welcome back to the Maui Island Series. Silver Island Moon continues the emotional story of the Briscoe family. After the shock of their father’s betrayal, Ava and her children are determined to move on and find happiness…and perhaps one of them will find true love. This heart-grabbing series is perfect for fans of Robyn Carr and Susan Wiggs!
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#3

Tides of Paradise

2022

Welcome back to Maui for this heartwarming book about family, forgiveness, and what it means to be supported by the people who mean the most. Tides of Paradise continues the heartwarming-but-juicy saga of the Briscoe family. When Shane Briscoe opens the door to find a surprise on the other side, everything in his world changes. Katie and Jon rebuild after a devastating fire but will the new architect coupled with Katie’s ambitions put their marriage on the rocks? Aiden settles into his new position as captain at Maui Emergency Services until a surprising discovery about one of the employees puts everyone at the station at risk. Years after his wife bailed on their marriage, Miguel Nakamoa has settled for remaining single…that is until a new realtor moves to the island. You won’t want to miss this new episode of a story that has the emotional tenacity to fuel surprises, laughter, and more than a few tears. Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr and Susan Wiggs!
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#4

The Last Aloha

2022

Love is in the air for the Briscoe family. Unfortunately, one of them will get their heart broken. The Briscoe family saga continues as Ava and her children face situations they never saw coming. Friendships get tested. Romantic relationships are threatened. And a marriage teeters in the balance.
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#5

Ohana Sunrise

2022

Welcome back to the Maui Island Series for a romantic family drama that will take your heart hostage…one page at a time. Ohana Sunrise continues the binge-worthy saga of the Briscoe family. In the aftermath of a terrible storm, Ava and her children work to rebuild their beloved Pali Maui amidst more life challenges. As the Briscoes rally to keep their beloved pineapple plantation financially afloat, Ava’s heart breaks as she journeys alongside Alani in her battle to beat cancer. Overwhelmed by the notion that she may lose her best friend to this dreaded illness, Ava finds she can no longer be the strong one. Can she finally let go of past hurts and find the courage to let Tom Strobe help heal her heartache? Even when she discovers that he, too, has hidden secrets? If you’re looking for a new series brimming with heart and humor…look no further than the Maui Island Series! Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr and Sheryl Woods.
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#6

Sweet Plumeria Dawn

2022

Welcome back to the Maui Island Series for a romantic family drama that will take your heart hostage…one page at a time. SWEET PLUMERIA DAWN continues the binge-worthy saga of the Briscoe family. Christel is a new wife, juggling the demands of Pali Maui while trying to become pregnant when an unexpected visitor from the past creates a complicated dilemma. Commitments are in question…loyalties are tested. She can’t help missing the young woman she was then, full of passion and promise. And she can’t help but be tempted by a love that never fully died. If you’re looking for a new series brimming with heartfelt emotion…look no further than the Maui Island Series! Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr and Sheryl Woods.
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#7

Songs of the Rainbow

2023

In this heart-stopping conclusion to the Maui Island Series, the four grown Briscoe siblings—Christel, Aiden, Katie, and Shane—share the joys, heartaches, and headaches of dealing with life and family issues. The four lean on one another while one of the Briscoes faces the challenges of falling in love, and another finds her dream come true when a baby is abandoned on the steps of the Maui Rescue Center. Grab your tissues!

Author

Kellie Coates Gilbert
Kellie Coates Gilbert
Author · 24 books

⭐️ USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR ⭐️ Kellie Coates Gilbert has won readers’ hearts with her compelling and highly emotional stories about women and the relationships that define their lives. A former legal investigator, she is especially known for keeping readers turning pages and for creating nuanced characters who seem real. In addition to garnering hundreds of five-star reviews, Kellie has been described by RT Book Reviews as a “deft, crisp storyteller.” Her books were featured as Barnes & Noble Top Shelf Picks and were awarded a coveted spot on the Library Journal’s Best Book List. Born and raised near Sun Valley, Idaho, Kellie now lives with her husband of over thirty-five years in Dallas, where she spends most days by her pool drinking sweet tea and writing the stories of her heart.

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