Whisling Island Series by Julia Clemens

The women of Whisling are back!In recent days, life has been much kinder to Deb and Gen than in times past. And not only has life been kind, both are in for some of the greatest highs they've ever experienced. Luke has a big surprise up his sleeve for Deb, and Gen's family is about to welcome one of their greatest blessings. But even as their dreams are coming true, the women are finding life is never just cupcakes and roses... moreThe women of Whisling are back!In recent days, life has been much kinder to Deb and Gen than in times past. And not only has life been kind, both are in for some of the greatest highs they've ever experienced. Luke has a big surprise up his sleeve for Deb, and Gen's family is about to welcome one of their greatest blessings. But even as their dreams are coming true, the women are finding life is never just cupcakes and roses. Bess thought dating a man after being married for thirty years was hard. But that was nothing compared to dating two men. It becomes too much for Bess, and she decides to put her all into making things work with Jon again. But going back to what she and Jon were is a lot harder than she thought it would be. Especially because she is no longer the same woman who was once married to Jon. Lily and Allen have a loving, incredible marriage, but when confronted with the biggest trial of their lives, can they hold on to the good and push past the bad? Or will they break under the ever increasing pressure of their new circumstances? Olivia is finally ready to date again. She still has scars from her marriage to Bart, but she is stronger, wiser, and needs to move on. Too bad Dean, the man she has deep feelings for, is dating another woman. The last thing Olivia would ever do is break up a good couple. So instead of dating Dean, she decides to let him set her up with his friend. What could possibly go wrong? Through the mess and craziness of life's ever-present changes, the women continue to rely on each other. And they're reminded that even after the longest of nights, the sun always rises again. less

Whisling Island is a beautifully enchanting place, one of healing and growth.Allen is coming home. And sweet Lily is beside herself in joyful, anxious anticipation. After preparing for his homecoming, ensuring that their reunion will be perfect, Lily is thrown a curveball. One she isn't sure how to recover from. With Lily and Allen so close to getting their lives back, will one person ruin it all?Alexis has finally found true love, after years of the precious, blissful state eluding her... moreWhisling Island is a beautifully enchanting place, one of healing and growth.Allen is coming home. And sweet Lily is beside herself in joyful, anxious anticipation. After preparing for his homecoming, ensuring that their reunion will be perfect, Lily is thrown a curveball. One she isn't sure how to recover from. With Lily and Allen so close to getting their lives back, will one person ruin it all?Alexis has finally found true love, after years of the precious, blissful state eluding her. But as her love with Dalton blossoms, it creates a divide between Alexis and her mother. And it appears that her mother doesn't want to overcome it while Dalton is in the picture. How does she choose between her mother and the love of her life?Olivia is also in a new relationship. But even as her feelings are growing stronger and love seems to be on the horizon, a storm is headed her way. Olivia doesn't know if her fledging new romance can survive the trial. And if she's really honest with herself, does she want it to?Bess is thriving. Her son is finally marrying the woman of his dreams, and her food truck is busier than ever. But during a visit with her therapist, Bess realizes she's ignoring a huge void in her life and her heart. And the reason why? Fear. Can Bess overcome that fear and find an even fuller joy? Or will she continue to let fear hold her right where she is?Join the women of Whisling Island as they continue to prove just how courageous and strong they are in this next installment of the Whisling Island series. Grab your copy of Midnight Shores on Whisling Island today! less

Five women. Five beautiful stories. Follow the women of Whisling as they navigate life searching for peace, hope, and home.Olivia was sure she'd endured the last of Bart's torment, but he's back. And Olivia isn't sure she has what it takes to stand up to him once again. But she has to. Because this time, if Olivia falters, she won't be the one to suffer. No, the suffering will fall on her girls. And she cannot let that happen.Alexis has begun to move past the grief caused by Dalton and her dad... moreFive women. Five beautiful stories. Follow the women of Whisling as they navigate life searching for peace, hope, and home.Olivia was sure she'd endured the last of Bart's torment, but he's back. And Olivia isn't sure she has what it takes to stand up to him once again. But she has to. Because this time, if Olivia falters, she won't be the one to suffer. No, the suffering will fall on her girls. And she cannot let that happen.Alexis has begun to move past the grief caused by Dalton and her dad. Life surely isn't perfect, but she's waking up and doing more than just going through the motions. So she counts that as a win. However, when she's confronted with an upsetting experience, it leaves her immobilized--she's completely frozen by fear. Fortunately, the threat is more imagined than real. But that doesn't undo the fact that Alexis did nothing. It's up to her to keep history from repeating itself. But how does she accomplish that?Bess has found her happily ever after. She's in love with Dax, and he's head over heels for her. He's even moved to Whisling. Things couldn't be better. Then real life sets in. Bess would love nothing more than to spend all her free time with her new boyfriend, but she has a business to run and a family to take care of. It feels as if she and Dax are drifting apart, and that distance unearths old insecurities and fears. Can Bess trust Dax? Or are the men in her life all the same?Nora has some secrets. Or, more correctly, one big secret. Something not even her dear sister, Deb, knows. So when Nora is presented with a big piece of the puzzle to her past, she realizes she has a choice to make. Does she continue keeping her secret or allow her past to collide with her present? Nora knows she needs to choose the latter, but what will that do to her and her family?Julia Price, the beloved movie star, is retiring. Her career has touched the hearts of millions; she's adored all around the world. But when it comes down to it, Julia realizes she has very little in regards to personal relationships. Finding herself adrift since her career is no longer her anchor, Julia needs more. She craves more. So she packs up her bags and secretly moves to Whisling Island. Secretly because the last thing she wants is the press hot on her tail as she tries to make a new start. But will Julia get that new start and the peace she craves? Or is she bound to remain beloved but never loved?When presented with difficulties, the women of Whisling always rise to the occasion. Can they do it once again? Join five women, in very different situations, as they all search for one thing: home. less

Bess is getting married. To the man who's chosen her again and again. To the man she'd choose forever. And of course Julia is thrilled for her two friends. But she does wonder if that kind of a blessing is out of her own reach. So when Ellis shows up as a wedding guest and insists on being Julia's date, she begins to let her guard down. And starts to hope that maybe she isn't doomed to a lifetime of loneliness... moreBess is getting married. To the man who's chosen her again and again. To the man she'd choose forever. And of course Julia is thrilled for her two friends. But she does wonder if that kind of a blessing is out of her own reach. So when Ellis shows up as a wedding guest and insists on being Julia's date, she begins to let her guard down. And starts to hope that maybe she isn't doomed to a lifetime of loneliness. However when Ellis has to leave the island to go on tour right after their date and a man from Julia's past appears out of the blue, can what Julia and Ellis might have weather the kinds of obstacles that are thrown their way? Especially when Ellis can't even physically be with Julia?Piper is enduring a mother's worst nightmare. Her sweet, perfect, baby girl, Kristie, is dying. Cancer is stealing her and there is nothing Piper can do. Other than spend the time they have left in the best way they know how. And even as Piper knows taking each day at a time is what she has to do, not only for Kristie but for herself, ignoring the brief timeline hanging over their heads seems nearly impossible. How is Piper supposed to find joy in the journey when she knows the moment Kristie is no longer with her, her life won't even feel worth living?Amber has become a permanent fixture in Nora's life and Nora feels like she has found a home on cloud nine. Especially because Amber has come to visit Whisling and Nora. But when Amber receives life altering news can Nora help the daughter that she barely knows to navigate her future? Or will Nora fail to be the support Amber craves in her time of need?Alexis has finally found love with a man who adores her as much as she cares for him. Jared couldn't be more perfect, well, with the exception of his ex-wife. But Marsha is in his past, right? However, Alexis quickly learns that the past tends to creep into the present and if she can't deal with Jared's history, she won't get to be a part of his future.Individually and as a couple, Olivia and Dean have survived their fair share, and maybe more, of trials. But with Dean's mom settling in on the island and Olivia's girls still as in love with Dean as they've ever been, life couldn't feel more right. Except that Dean has a surprise up his sleeve that could change everything. Join the women of Whisling as they experience better and worse, sickness and health, and lots of love in between. less

Sometimes all we need is a bit of a miracle. Join the women of Whisling as they find theirs.