Magnolia Island Series by Malory Ford

Marine biologist and aptly nicknamed “Shark Girl,” Allie Jameson has always been the peacemaker of her five siblings, preferring to fly under the radar and only making waves when it comes to her questionable dating choices.Boat captain and Allie’s long-time best friend Knox Parker is struggling with his feelings for the girl who has been there for him through the good and the hard... moreMarine biologist and aptly nicknamed “Shark Girl,” Allie Jameson has always been the peacemaker of her five siblings, preferring to fly under the radar and only making waves when it comes to her questionable dating choices.Boat captain and Allie’s long-time best friend Knox Parker is struggling with his feelings for the girl who has been there for him through the good and the hard. He knows he has feelings for her, but can he risk their friendship to tell her?Knox has been a strong and steady presence in Allie’s life for as long as she can remember, their friendship spanning the test of time and multiple tragedies for them both. Still, as Allie begins to grow as a person and in her faith, she realizes she’s let those around her fight her battles for her for far too long. It’s time for her to step up and stand up for herself, but old habits die hard for Knox who has been her protector since childhood.Just as Allie and Knox navigate the growing pains of their changing friendship and feelings for one another, a routine dive reopens a long closed missing person case that has deeply personal ties to Allie’s family. At the same time, an unexpected career opportunity for Allie thrusts her into the spotlight and stretches their friendship to the point where they must either bend or break.Oceans of Mercy is a friends-to-lovers story of faith, romance, family, and the unique gifts God gives those who love Him. It is the first in a five book series, with each individual book following one of the Jameson siblings in their lives and loves. There is an overarching plot line that will span the whole series, but each individual book will have its own happy and satisfying ending. less

Single dad Rob Jameson’s life revolves around four things: his faith, his daughter Brynn, his job as fire chief, and the rest of his family. Throw in a rookie on the force causing problems and a whole host of issues with Brynn’s mother, and he barely has time to even consider romance.Lexi Grant blazes into town fueled by anger over the wrongful imprisonment of her uncle and the simultaneous loss of her job and apartment... moreSingle dad Rob Jameson’s life revolves around four things: his faith, his daughter Brynn, his job as fire chief, and the rest of his family. Throw in a rookie on the force causing problems and a whole host of issues with Brynn’s mother, and he barely has time to even consider romance.Lexi Grant blazes into town fueled by anger over the wrongful imprisonment of her uncle and the simultaneous loss of her job and apartment. When she stomps into the police station to speak to the detective assigned to the case, she stops short at the sight of her college flame and one great heartbreak.Rob and Lexi’s relationship burned with the feelings they had for one another, but their explosive ending aided by the failure to reckon with their own pasts nearly broke them both. Now, Lexi’s back in Magnolia Island for the foreseeable future and comes face to face with a precocious little girl with her daddy’s eyes. She doesn’t know what to think, but their hearts pull them together the same way they did in college. Can time really heal all wounds, or are there some loves you just never get over?Flames of Faith is a second-chance story of faith, romance, family, and the beauty God can bring about from our brokenness and pain. It is the second in a five book series, with each individual book following one of the Jameson siblings in their lives and loves. There is an overarching plot line that will span the whole series, but each individual book will have its own happy and satisfying ending. less

Sage Jameson has long been described as a force of nature. She always has a passel of plates she's juggling, her passion for her causes and drive to succeed the only thing most people see. It's how she likes it, but covering up her weaknesses might just cost her dearly.Bryan Rockford is the billionaire heir of Rockford Properties, a real estate empire led by his father and business partner... moreSage Jameson has long been described as a force of nature. She always has a passel of plates she's juggling, her passion for her causes and drive to succeed the only thing most people see. It's how she likes it, but covering up her weaknesses might just cost her dearly.Bryan Rockford is the billionaire heir of Rockford Properties, a real estate empire led by his father and business partner. He's desperate to prove himself, but at what cost?When Rockford Properties acquires a private nature preserve on Magnolia Island, their plans to build a resort infuriate environmentalist Sage. But, as she and Bryan lock horns in the fight of their lives, they uncover a piece to the Charlie Edwards cold case puzzle that no one expected.Growing Hope is an enemies-to-lovers story of faith, romance, family, and the grace of God to work through our weakness. It is the third in a five book series, with each individual book following one of the Jameson siblings in their lives and loves. There is an overarching plot line that will span the whole series, but each individual book will have its own happy and satisfying ending. less

Detective Levi Jameson can't stand reporters. Not only have they compromised more than one case of his, but their lack of empathy for vulnerable folks turns his stomach. Gwyn Calloway has spent every day of the last six years trying to bring justice for families of women who disappeared like her sister did, her podcast Fighting for Truth having risen to the top of the charts... moreDetective Levi Jameson can't stand reporters. Not only have they compromised more than one case of his, but their lack of empathy for vulnerable folks turns his stomach. Gwyn Calloway has spent every day of the last six years trying to bring justice for families of women who disappeared like her sister did, her podcast Fighting for Truth having risen to the top of the charts. Never in a million years would these two have thought they'd find themselves pretending to be a couple, but diving deep into the Charlie Edwards cold case necessitates it. Not to mention, Gwyn's got some complications of her own knocking from her past, and Levi just might be the answer she's been looking for. As the two form an unlikely alliance to solve the case, they find themselves falling for each other in the plot twist neither saw coming. Still, it all may end in tragedy when the truth is worse than either could've imagined. Fighting for truth is a fake relationship story of faith, romance, family, and the faithfulness of God even when His people drive us away. It is the fourth in a five book series, with each individual book following one of the Jameson siblings in their lives and loves. There is an overarching plot line that will span the whole series, but each individual book will have its own happy and satisfying ending. less

Aiden Jameson has spent the last decade and a half of his life at war in more ways than one. He's never loved anyone but Charlotte (Charlie) Edwards, and has found healing from war wounds easier than healing from the mess she left behind.Charlie has spent all that same time on the run from a dangerous criminal, doing her best to keep going in the ruins of a love she thought would last a lifetime... moreAiden Jameson has spent the last decade and a half of his life at war in more ways than one. He's never loved anyone but Charlotte (Charlie) Edwards, and has found healing from war wounds easier than healing from the mess she left behind.Charlie has spent all that same time on the run from a dangerous criminal, doing her best to keep going in the ruins of a love she thought would last a lifetime.When Charlie returns to Magnolia Island to help bring Randall Cromwell to justice, she comes face to face with her past in ways she never expected. Aiden isn't the man she left behind, and his faith lay in broken pieces at their feet. Refusing to run again, her job at the bakery and life on the island keeps Charlie busy until it all comes to a head in one satisfying series finale.Melody of the Heart is a story of romance and redemption that speaks to the power of God's grace to heal all our broken places. It is the series finale, with each individual book following one of the Jameson siblings in their lives and loves. This story won't make sense if you haven't read the first four, so be sure to start with Oceans of Mercy and enjoy the ride! less