Marlene Mitchell sets her latest novel in fascinating New Orleans during the 1820s and '30s — an evocative time and place that draws readers into a world of madness, manipulation, deadly jealousy and passion.Beautiful Genevieve Beaumont, trapped in a loveless marrieage to a wealthy man twice her age finds herself drawn to Daniel Ebangeline, her husbands's new employee on the family plantation. Genevieve tries to fight her feelings and maneuvers Daniel into a short-lived relationship...

In the mid-1800s, Mississippi was one of the richest states in the Union. The wealthy plantations owners enjoyed an opulent life during this golden age of prosperity. The Vine family owned one of these vast plantations. Hundreds of acres of lush cotton plants covered their property and was home to over three hundred slaves.When Evan Vine's father dies suddenly, he is summoned home from France to manage Vine Manor: a task that he does not relish. It is only when he meets Mary Elizab...

This riveting story carries the reader through three generations and three sales. You can sell off your possessions, but the Franklin and Holloway families come to realize that it is the people you love and who love you that are important. Meet Henry Franklin, a deceitful, self-centered man, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. It is his greed that almost destroys his family and ultimately leads to the first yard sale. As the story unfolds, you will come to love the wit and humor...

When Kate McGovern reads the journals given to her by her grandmother, her life changes forever. Written by a distant relative, the fascinating journal tells the story of Katherine Collins during the mid-eighteen hundreds in Ireland. Katherine is a free spirit, but to keep her family from the embarrassment of her indiscretions, she is forced into a loveless marriage. She must make a new life for herself in a hostile environment. When the Irish potato famine begins to take its toll on her f...

Deep in the hollows of Appalachia, in the shadow of Big Black Mountain, there used to be a coal-mining town called Bent Creek. When the workers went on strike and the mine closed the town disappeared leaving behind the families whose lives depended on the mine for their meager living. They were the poorest of the poor.Rachael Riley was one of six children born to Ida Mae and Roy Riley living in a tumbled-down shack on the edge of Bent Creek. Roy was a coal miner all his life. When t...

Truths turning to lies, father against son, friends becoming enemies, predator turning into prey and the circle continues.In her fifth novel, Marlene Mitchell calls upon her cynical side to create a suspenseful novel involving the world of big business and insurmountable wealth.Like quicksand, the corruption of money sucks even the innocent into its depths.Pitting man against the largest and one of the smartest animals on the planet makes for an interesting turn of eve...

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All Julie wanted was a muffaletto sandwich. But fifteen minutes in Lucca's Deli changed her life forever.Alone and frightened, who could she trust?Jaycee, the homeless girl who came to her rescue? Mel Henson, a detective who might be part of the plot? Or should she put her life into the hands of Diane, a complete stranger?Given a new life and a new name, Julie struggles to put the past behind her until it comes back with a vengeance, haunting her in a way she never exp...

It's springtime and despite the four murders the previous year, tourists from every corner of the country made the journey to the Smoky Mountains. The hiking trails are packed, bumper to bumper traffic lead tourist to hiking trails, campsites and restaurants. Vacation season is in full swing on the peaceful side of the mountains, but then…there is another murder.Once again, there is an echo of death vibrating across the mountains.Best selling, award winning authors, Marlene M...

LouJean Bailey once again finds herself enmeshed in the lives of her dearest friend, Anna Holloway, and Anna's family. LouJean buys the bed and breakfast called Ternberry, the home that once belonged to Anna's ancestors, with the idea of restoring it and making it into a comfortable home for herself. A collection of strange but interesting people descends on Ternberry, invading her privacy and turning her life upside down.This book is a heartwarming amusing story that tugs at your h...

Meet the Chester County Boys, a defunct western band who have been playing at the Double L for over fifteen years.Merle is the oldest and the one with the most sense, his brother, Cletus, is a wanna-be Elvis, Quaid, a childlike man, loves his music, Randy, the youngest, loves women and drugs, and Jack, the ominous keyboard player is the stranger to everyone.Carly Boon is on the run from a bad relationship. She is hired as a waitress at the Double L Bar in Lubbock, Texas. To s...

After nearly two years and ten murders the people of Townsend, Tennessee are still plagued with unanswered questions and hidden secrets in the shadows of the mountains.Another dark cloud hovers over Townsend. It's the menacing Stroud clan whose actions create new problems for the police force.Will peace and tranquility ever return to the Smokies?Best selling, award winning authors, Marlene Mitchell and Gary Yeagle have combined their talent and creativity for your read...