Dawn Brotherton

As the storm raged outside, the hunt for a Civil War treasure began. When a tropical storm hits during the annual quilt retreat at Eastover Retreat Center, Aury St. Clair and her fellow "sewing sisters" find themselves stranded in the historic plantation house. But the real surprise comes when they stumble across a set of Civil War-era diaries-along with cryptic clues pointing to a long-lost treasure. With the retreat center facing financial ruin, Aury teams up with Scott, the center's charming but overwhelmed owner, to follow the clues through history. As they piece together a patchwork of clues stitched across time, friendships deepen and romance blossoms. Aury must solve the mystery before the treasure-and the manor's legacy-are buried forever. A heartwarming blend of mystery, history, and quilting camaraderie-perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with a crafty twist, quilting fiction, women sleuths, and historical treasure hunts. --------------------- Large Print edition Corbel 18 pt; 20 pt leading Ragged edge

Aury St. Clair never expected a simple donation pickup to turn into a bloody discovery. As Aury works to get her crafters' cottage ready before the holiday rush, she stops by her friend's local charity to gather some discarded items to upcycle. But instead of finding treasures, she stumbles upon a dead body-not exactly the finishing touch she was hoping for. Aury's no stranger to mysteries, much to her fianc 's dismay. And in the small town of Surry, Virginia, tensions are high as everyone becomes a potential suspect-from an uncooperative ex-husband to would-be benefactors, a shady developer, and even some of Aury's own friends with secrets to hide. As she delves deeper into the case, her trust in those around her is put to the test, and the line between friend and foe becomes blurred. As an unknown past creates an uncertain future, Aury must brush up on her detective skills to solve the murder before the situation paints her into a corner.

Sun, sand, and... sinister secrets Vacation is meant to be a time of relaxation, but in this gripping collection of short mysteries, the perfect getaway turns deadly. From the sun-drenched shores of Southeastern Virginia to the windswept beauty of the Outer Banks, seemingly ordinary people find themselves tangled in deception, betrayal, and murder. Some kill out of desperation, others for greed, but none show regret-because on these beaches, the only thing more unpredictable than the tides is human nature. Murder never takes a holiday Included are stories by: Teresa IngeMichael RiggDawn BrothertonMaria HudginsAllie MarieMax Jason PetersonJudy FowlerSheryl JordanPenny HutsonKimberly R. Thorn

Aury and Scott travel to the Finger Lakes in New York's wine country to get to the bottom of the mysterious happenings at the Songscape Winery. Disturbed furniture and curious noises are one thing, but when a customer winds up dead, it's time to dig into the details and see what ferments. Is there any truth to the Native American legends that cluster near Seneca Lake? Is the warrior's disapproval of wineries growing legs? Aury will need to pour over the clues to unearth the mystery before the winery's reputation is crushed. With the annual wine festival just around the corner, Aury harvests more than she bargained for when the killer tries to bottle her up for good.

The military takes a hard stand against sexual assault and harassment, but what happens when politics are involved? Jackie Austin is getting her life together as a single woman. She's been promoted, works at the Pentagon, and spends her free time helping coach youth soccer. Generally, everything is good. Until her house is broken into. And someone tries to kill her. Is this because of what she's unearthed related to the cases she's been assigned? If so, the list of suspects is long. Jackie always battles to help the victim-no matter who they are. But this time someone is doing whatever they can to stop her. Who is it and how far are they willing to go?

As a woman in a man's world, Major Jackie Austin is accustomed to overlooking suggestive comments and persistent suitors. But when the unsigned, disturbing, love letters arrive and disconcerting phone calls interrupt her sleep, it's going too far. Now someone is breaking into her house, and the turmoil is taking a toll on her career. Will this harasser take his schemes one step further . . . to murder? Nearby, the unexplained death of yet another young, single woman has the police on high alert. Same modus operandi, different small town. Could Jackie be next?

Change has come to Silent Mountain. Ashton grew up with enchanting stories of when dragons filled the sky. When the mountain rumbles and people start disappearing, Ashton is compelled to discover if the tales are true. She may be labeled as crazy as her grandfather, but she must unravel the mystery of her birthright. While trying to help the dragon queen, Ashton finds herself at odds with Lukas, her childhood friend and captain of the soldiers. Bucking the ruling family, she places herself between the needs of the dragons and the troops Lukas commands. When tempers flare and blood is shed, Ashton races to fulfill her grandmother's wishes while blocking the evil actions of the power-hungry village ruler. Can Ashton save the dragons and the village from a fight that could destroy them all?

Tammy and her friends from the Lady Tigers fastpitch softball team are a force to be reckoned with, but the boys don't seem to think softball is that hard. When the challenge is accepted, both the girls and the boys have an eye-opening experience. The Lady Tigers know what it truly means to play like a girl. Competition between boys and girls is practically a staple of growing up, especially in activities where spirits run high--like dedicated sports teams. The Lady Tigers and the local boys' baseball team are no different. But through their ball-based rivalry, children from both teams learn not only to play, but to respect the other team's sport as well. Although baseball seems like a foreign game, Tammy and her friends learn that there are similarities to recognize and differences to explore in both sports. Trying something new can lead to wonderful discoveries and unexpected friends. At the end of the day, both baseball and softball players want the same thing: a great group of teammates, a healthy pastime, and lots of smiles as they take part in their favorite game.

It's a long, twisting road to publishing--don't let anyone tell you differently. There's no one path, and results are as varied as the methods to get there. The Road to Publishing describes the options available to you from self- to traditional publishing, providing helpful hints along the way. I have written and published numerous titles of my own and other authors, helping them realize their dreams. I speak at conferences, teach classes on publishing and work with schools and Girl Scouts to encourage young writers. Now I'd like to extend my reach and help you. I would never claim to know everything about publishing. It's growing and changing at such a rapid pace, I don't think anyone could ever make that claim. Before you make a decision affecting your life, you owe it to yourself to do some homework. Grab your notebook and come up with a plan to publish. Let's start here.

When the phone calls began in the dead of the night, Jackie chalked them up to a prank caller. She'd had her share of harassment during Air Force missile training, but she had rolled with it. Now when she noticed changes around her house she hadn't made and unsigned love letters began arriving, she knew she needed to worry. Was she paranoid, going crazy, or were the guys at work not getting the message that she wasn't interested? In the neighboring town of Sedalia, a more ominous situation was stirring. The unexplained death of yet another young, single woman had the police on alert. Same MO, different small town. It was only a matter of time before the killer found his next victim.

Margie loves playing travel, fastpitch softball with the Lady Tigers. Her teammates become her second family. When her dad deploys to Afghanistan with the Air Force, Margie decides that she wants to do something special to take her mind off missing him. She and her friends put together a baseball/softball camp for the younger kids of the other parents that have deployed. The first one is such a success that they are asked to do it again. This time, the Lady Tigers pull out all the stops. Using technology, they are able to stream the sports camp so the parents in Afghanistan can stay involved in their kids' lives, even when apart. This is especially important to 8-year-old Jake, whose mother is a pilot deployed with the unit. Jake learns the importance of what his mother is doing and why she has to be away from him. The Tigers learn that working with others is a fun way to support the military and their families at home.