Scott Sisters

Includes the Prequel: "The Beach Hotel on Marco Island" When the Scott family gathers on the beautiful Marco Island to celebrate their mother's 65th birthday, six sisters feign happiness in the face of their mother's "predictions" and their father's poor health. But each sister is followed by their own problems, causing a tangled mess of drama thinly veiled behind fake smiles. Lorry's daughter blames her for the divorce between her parents. Nicole is a cancer survivor grappling with being unable to conceive and her husband's reluctance to adopt. Stephanie faces the anxiety of her husband wanting more children to add to their picture-perfect family. Ashley and her husband struggle with IVF and the stress of managing a successful new restaurant together. Hannah is overwhelmed with the plans for her wedding to her cardiologist fiancé, leaving her to brush off her family's poking and prodding. Meanwhile, Jessica aches to finally set a wedding date with her fiancé Trent, who seems hesitant to commit. In an emotionally charged tale of family, romance and womanhood, six sisters must wade through their complicated lives to save their family from crumbling.

He'd had this nagging feeling she'd been keeping something from him... After suffering through a traumatic pregnancy with her twins, Stephanie Victor is eager to leave those memories behind her. But after fourteen years, she's pregnant again. And she's not thrilled. The emotional turmoil of carrying another high-risk pregnancy weighs on her shoulders and her anxiety puts a fracture between her and her husband, Max. Max has supported her all the way, but a certain decision could ruin their relationship forever. Stephanie grapples with an impossible choice: risk her life and that of her unborn child or seek an alternative that may shatter her marriage. Against the backdrop of Marco Island's serene beaches and close-knit community, this novel explores the enduring power of love, resilience, and the strength to make life-altering choices for the sake of family.

"Is it just me, or do you also feel like you're caught in the middle of a mystery movie?... our families are the main characters mixed up in a plot that involves forty-year-old secrets, undercover agents, and a hidden trunk." Lorry Scott has faced a tumultuous life as a single mother and sole owner of her family's historic hotel ever since her father's death. Burned by her ex-husband's betrayal and at odds with her teen daughter, Tammy, Lorry feels trapped in a web of emotion and isolation. Her stress only compounds when her mother insists that the hotel needs new renovations. Lorry tries to resist, not wanting to dig their debt even deeper, but she's unable to stop her mother before she hires a contractor named Tom Barnes. Tom is also a single parent and sparks fly immediately between him and Lorry as they fight over the direction of the hotel. With their visions at odds and Lorry's daughter acting out more every day, Lorry struggles to balance her duty to the family hotel, her budding romance with Tom, and the fears of her daughter making the same mistakes she did. In this tale of second chances, unexpected connections, and the challenges of parenthood, Lorry must overcome her past and open her heart amidst the backdrop of Marco Island's sun-kissed beaches.

When her husband Dick cheats on her, renowned chef Ashley James hurries home to Marco Island for comfort from her family. Ashley wants to start fresh and put her infertility and Dick's infidelity far behind her and swiftly becomes the head chef of Ascent, a popular restaurant on her home island. She meets Ken Carlton, the enigmatic playboy owner who has built his restaurant chain on homegrown organic cuisine. At first, Ashley doesn't think there's much to see beyond the pomp and wealth. But she soon learns that Ken is struggling with the tragic loss of his wife while trying to raise their 19-year-old daughter on his own. Ashley navigates the complexities of this new restaurant and Ken's tangled maze of a heart, finding her own strength and resilience. To move on from her failed marriage, she must confront her past and her new desires.Together, Ashley and Ken explore the flavors of passion, healing, and the intricacies of building a future on the scars of their pasts.

Jess Scott teeters on the precipice of a life-altering decision! With a flourishing career as a renowned art restorer at the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she possesses the remarkable ability to breathe new life into fading masterpieces. Yet, her heart's masterpiece remains uncompleted-a life together with her high-school sweetheart, Trent Booth. She has been with Trent since she was 17 and nothing could seem more poetic. However, something threatens to burst the bubble on their fairytale: Trent's reluctance to put a due date on their wedding. Despite her attempts to persuade him, Trent's pessimistic view on marriage from his parents' failed attempts remains strong and Jess' frustration only grows. The last straw is when there are cutbacks at the museum. Jess takes her severance and moves back home to the sun-kissed Marco Island for some fresh air and a new perspective. She reconnects with old friends and finds footing in her new life just as Trent arrives to win her heart back. Jess must navigate the complex terrain of love, friendship, and second chances if she's going to finally paint the picture of her perfect family on the canvas of Trent's heart.

Dr. Hannah Scott is good at fixing everyone's problems but her own! Despite her family's wishes and expectations, Hannah has had seven attempts at lifelong relationships only to run away again. Fleeing from her engagement to rejoin her family on Marco Island, Hannah nearly buckles under the weight of her own self-doubts. Starting all over again is daunting, but Hannah's family finally convinces her to take a job as a school counselor at the local high school. Being back in her old stomping grounds brings up old emotions and memories that Hannah had long since buried-including her crush on the former swimming sensation and heartthrob Brad Goddard. Hannah unwittingly bonds with his 15-year-old daughter Becky, who is struggling with the loss of her mother. As she grows closer to Becky and Brad, Hannah runs into her former bully and Brad's high school sweetheart. In this tale of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power of love, Hannah and Brad must confront their shared history, navigate the challenges of blended families, and learn to embrace commitment once and for all.