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By Gayle Roper (Multnomah Books)

The third book in the Seaside Seasons series, Cass’s mother, father, and nephew all need her—but have Cass’s dreams gotten lost in the crunch?The proud proprietor of her own bed-and-breakfast in sleepy Seaside, New Jersey, Cass Merton is intrigued by Dan Harmon, who arrives at SeaSong for an extended stay. After witnessing the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York City, the godly finance specialist is rethinking his life, career, and relationships—or lack of them. Meanwhile, Cass is questioning her consent to care for her easygoing nephew and feisty teenage niece for a whole year while their parents work in the Middle East. Add in Cass’s four brothers, who don’t take Dad’s compulsive contest entries and Mom’s increasing dementia one bit seriously, and her emotions swirl like the quickly rising hurricane that’s fast approaching Seaside. But everyday cares aren’t Cass’s only problems.

By Gayle Roper (Zondervan)

The latest mystery for the popular Merrileigh Kramer centers around issues of trust, both spiritual and practical, as Merrileigh investigates the suspicious disappearance of a friend’s husband, discovering strange and violent events at a local car dealership. Original.

By Gayle Roper (Love Inspired Suspense)

Who would want to kill ordinary guy Arnie Meister? Reporter andsmall-town sleuth Merry Kramer was on the trail of the supposed killerwhen she uncovered more murder suspects than she ever thoughtpossible—an ex-wife, an ex-girlfriend and suspiciousbusiness associates. Nothing added up. But with Merry embroiled in the story, danger wasn’t far behind. And those she thought trustworthy—even charming Curt Carlyle—might not be who they seem….

By Gayle Roper (Love Inspired Suspense)

Amhearst, Pennsylvania, was just the kind of place for new beginningsfor brokenhearted reporter Merry Kramer. But she soon discovereddanger lurked behind the holly bushes when a dead body turnedup in her car!The trouble didn’t end there—gunshots, attacks and a handsome newfriend who might not be what he seemed. Surrounded by suspects, Merry would have to use all her investigative skills to keep frombecoming front-page news—as the killer’s next victim.

By Gayle Roper (Love Inspired Suspense)

Mysteries followed reporter Merry Kramer everywhere. Case in point: On a morning jog one day, she discovered the body of a murdered woman. The small-town journalist had to find out who’d committedthe horrible crime. And the more she dug, the more she realized thatwhoever was hiding the truth certainly wouldn’t stop at one murderto protect it. Merry knew she had to decide—and decide soon—whether findingthe killer was worth risking her own life, as well as her futurewith a wonderful fiancé.

By Gayle Roper (Multnomah)

One across… Three down… The answer is in the puzzle. The danger is in not solving it before time’s up. Libby Burton longs to be close to her twin sister, Tori, but their lives have taken them in different directions. Forced to share Aunt Stella’s old Philadelphia home in order to receive their inheritance, Libby hopes for a change, but it isn’t looking good so far. First, Tori tries to steal the affection and allegiance of Libby’s thirteen-year-old daughter, Chloe.

By Gayle Roper (Love Inspired Suspense)

My home-decorating business was booming, thanks to that newaccount for model homes in a posh neighborhood. Of course, it didn’tseem quite so posh when I came face-to-face with a man escaping thescene of his crime—a murder right next door to the house I was decorating. Now my life’s on the line until the police fi nd the murderer, and I’mguarded 24/7 by my panicky roommates and the overprotective ownerof the housing development, Gray Edwards. As a believer, I know helptruly comes from the Lord, but I sure wish He’d sent someoneless handsome.

By Gayle Roper (Multnomah)

She serves him breakfast at her café every morning … but he never seems to notice her.  Carrie Carter’s small café in Seaside, New Jersey, is populated with a motley crew of locals … although Carrie only has eyes for Greg Barnes. He’s recovering from a vicious crime that three years ago took the lives of his wife and children—and from the year he tried to drink his reality away. While her heart does a happy Snoopy dance at the sight of him, he never seems to notice her.   When Carrie’s dishwasher is killed and her young waitress disappears, Greg finds himself drawn into helping Carrie solve the mysteries … and into her life.

By Gayle Roper (Multnomah)

The car accident that killed Abby Patterson’s husband and daughter has left her with a limp and chronic pain. Still, Abby strikes out, determined to build a new life for herself away from her overbearing parents. Her perfect cottage home on the beach has one tiny irritant: Marsh Winslow, her landlord. But when Abby witnesses a hit-and-run accident and events make it clear that Abby is now a target, she and Marsh join forces to uncover a dangerous secret. Together they discover that God is in the business of putting broken lives back together so that they are more beautiful than ever.

By Gayle Roper (Multnomah Books)

In Winter Winds, Gayle Roper concludes her delightful Seaside Seasons series with a tale of romance, crime, startling mix-ups, and a few hard hearts that just might get a much-needed midwinter thaw. After his guardian’s severe illness, pastor Paul Trevelyan returns to his congregation in Seaside with a big surprise – a wife he’s been estranged from for seven years. It was the old man’s ailing wish that Dori and Trev return to each other, and they agree, as long as they can sleep in separate bedrooms. The dangers of a sinister luggage mix-up are compounded by discord within the church, as a highly opinionated elder proves he will stop at nothing to see Trev gone. This blizzard of difficulties leaves just a snowball’s chance of a thaw between the stubborn spouses.