Illinois Authors

5 Prince Publishing and Books LLC 2019

With Laci and Mitch anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new baby, they are surrounded by the turmoil of discovering Mama's illness while their two sons fight over the love of a woman. A white Christmas brings a moment of joy, but Laci's faith is tested again when their baby clings to life. Together the Young family must lean on each other and the only One who can truly give them strength. Will they find the faith they need...even through the snow?

5 Prince Publishing and Books LLC 2016

Mitch and Laci will experience a great loss and return to the Pacific Northwest for healing and renewal. On their trip however, they encounter a new friend and a business venture that will bring Mitch's brother, Brad, a little closer to finding love. Brad too longs to find his one, but no one seems to compare to his one true love - the woman he left behind years ago for money and his career. To remind himself of their love, on what would have been their wedding anniversary, he writes her a letter. Never mailed. Never opened. Never read...until this year, after a storm changes everything. Hannah's estate is in foreclosure - unable to keep her family's estate after her parents' death. Sparks begin to fly however after the estate is purchased and the new owner arrives - the same man who was the love of her life. The same man who left her years ago. Hannah must deal with painful memories from her past as she is forced to work with him and save her estate, but will her stubborn pride cause her to push him away again? Hannah begins to see Brad in a new light, and the love she felt for him long ago starts to return, however a storm of events will begin that may destroy their last chance for love, as well as Hannah's life. Brad and Hannah will face both tragedy and loss as they rekindle their love, reminding them that grace always follows the storm. They call him the Killer Cartographer because he carves the map coordinates of each victim on the femur of the one before. Then he tattoos the information on his skin. Can Detective Kendra Dean bring him in, or will she become his next tattoo?

Independently Published 2023

You are God's masterpiece - His favorite work of art! This 52-week journal is designed to keep God in the center of your daily details and help you see His brushstrokes all over your life. It's a journal between you and God - a blank canvas of sorts. Every quarter focuses on an attribute of God - His Wisdom, Strength, Forgiveness, and Peace, and each week following features a Bible verse related to that attribute to give you a starting point. It's not dated, nor is it seasonal, so you can start whenever you want. This weekly journal includes space to: Prioritize: Make a 'to-do' list of the six most important things you want to accomplish in your week and help keep you from getting overwhelmed with everything on your plate Scripture: Each week begins with a Bible verse to help inspire your quiet time Personal Study: A place to record your own verses that stood out in your quiet time Prayer Requests: A section to list out those that will be in your prayer time that week Journal: Large 8x10 spaces to journal your thoughts for that week. Reflection: At the end of the week, take a minute to jot down where you saw God in the details of your week - big or small...especially the prayers He answered! I'm so excited for your journey to begin! I hope over the next year, you will see God show up in the details of your life. I'll be praying for you! Take it one day at a time, and just know when you're ready to meet God in the pages of this journal, He'll be waiting.

Independently Published 2024

Haunted by her past, Misty and her son, Andy, have been on the run for the last two years from Andy's abusive father. Their fortunes change dramatically when a divine encounter provides Misty with a coffee truck that soon becomes their sanctuary—a home and a ministry serving horse therapy centers that aid in Andy's autism treatment. On the last day at Peaceful Acres, Misty is left captivated by a brief encounter with a handsome, brooding horse trainer named Cole, and his four-legged friend, Duke. Their paths converge again when tragedy strikes, testing Misty in unexpected ways. Cole, despite his guarded heart, steps in and the two forge a bond that blooms like honeysuckle in summer. Misty and Cole’s friendship and attraction grow quickly, but as secrets come to light, Misty must make a choice that could risk her chance for real love again. Shadows of Misty’s past loom large, however, and may threaten all that she holds dear. As she clings to her unwavering faith, and Cole confronts his demons, they both discover that love's path is paved with courage, hope, and letting go of the past. Theirs is a story where broken souls find healing and love, where faith is renewed, and hearts are intertwined with God’s guiding hand.

5 Prince Publishing and Books LLC 2017

As a little girl, Laci Kramer always found hope in the rain and believes that good things always follow it. Since losing her husband however, she has trouble seeing the good in anything except her kids and her job...until one rainy day when she boards a plane back home, and something good sits down beside her. Mitch is a recent widower and new winery owner from North Carolina. As he settles into his seat on a short four-hour flight, he is unexpectedly surprised by the woman next to him. She shared her gum, and he lost his heart. A bi-coastal romance begins, and an old-fashioned courtship brings their love to life. But will it be strong enough to survive when threatened by Laci's uncertain future? Can Laci's faith help overcome the fear of what lies ahead in order to give Mitch her heart, or will she push him away to spare him from reliving a horrible tragedy in his past? Laci will lose hope in love, and life...until it rains.

Tate Publishing 2014

"But as I stood there, feeling the pain of unfulfilled dreams, all I could do was cry harder and harder, inconsolable as I thought about the uncertain future in front of me. My hot tears mingled with the cold rain, and I shouted up into the sky---calling out for him, praying he would hear me somehow. I'm so sorry I let you go---I'm sorry I didn't tell you! I love you!" As a little girl, Laci Kramer always found hope in the rain and believes that good things will follow it. But after losing her husband, she has trouble seeing the good in anything except her four kids and her job...until one rainy day when she boards a plane and something good sits down beside her. Mitch is from North Carolina and lost his wife a few years ago. And on that short four-hour flight, Laci becomes an unexpected surprise that he can't resist. An old-fashioned courtship brings their love to life, but is it strong enough to last when threatened by her uncertain future? Can Laci's faith help her overcome the fear of what lies ahead and give Mitch her whole heart? Or will she let him go to spare him from repeating a horrible pain from his past. Laci will lose hope in love, and life...until it rains.

Independently Published 2023

The Blonde Bean Coffeehouse & Café was Valerie’s dream come true. After her 25 year marriage ended, it was also her place of solace and joy. When Valerie decides to add a new wine bar however, she falls head-over-heels for her new wine rep and he changes this for the better, and worse! Adding to this already bold brew, her high school sweetheart returns to sweep her off her feet, and her heart is left vulnerable to the joy and pain that love can bring. Daily, she writes about the twists and turns in this post-divorce journey...dating adventures, rebellion, love unrequited, betrayal, loss, and more - all exposed in the ink-stained, tear-soaked pages of her diary. Ultimately, Valerie must learn who she is again on her own. Will she learn through her mistakes? Will she discover her true self-worth? Let’s peek inside and find out!