Storyteller, adventurer, and diversity advocate.
Crafting captivating tales while making a positive impact on the world
Welcome to Mockingbird Bridge
Originally released as the Heart of Colton series – re-releasing Spring 2024
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Traveling across the quaint, two-lane Mockingbird Bridge, visitors step back in time in the charming town of Colton, Mississippi. Despite its idyllic exterior, even Colton grapples with change, and it’s time for Black and White residents to come together and work towards a brighter future for Colton.
As Colton’s younger generation returns home, childhood friendships blossom into romances, former foes find common ground, and a reformed bully makes amends. Can they breathe new life into Colton and bring hope for the town's future?
In the South, family trees are as tangled as the kudzu vines that threaten to strangle them and family dynamics can get complicated. But in Colton, no matter how big or small the issue, the community comes together to support one another. People look for the good in others and believe love will guide them through any challenges they face.
Cross Mockingbird Bridge and discover a world of small-town charm with diverse characters in heartwarming contemporary romances filled with history, hope, and happy ever after’s.
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The Way Forward
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Dax Ellis is returning to Colton, Mississippi a changed man. He’s traveled the world, earned a fortune, and surrounded himself with good friends. The home he couldn’t wait to leave is calling him. He longs to put down roots, but the small town he once knew is declining. He wants to help if only he can convince everyone he’s not the same petulant bully he used to be. — in particular, the one person who has every reason not to trust him.
Callie Colton cherished the summers with her grandparents, in spite of the boy who called her names and tormented her at every chance. Now, Colton is her home she loves living a quiet life as a small-town librarian. When Dax shows up, she starts receiving anonymous threats and Callie realizes he still has the power to hurt her. This time she’s not the same scared little girl she used to be. It’s time for Callie to face her fears—including her foolish attraction to him.
Dax had no idea the little girl he’d bullied is in Colton. Once he sees the beautiful woman she's grown into, he can’t stop dreaming about the gray eyes he once tormented. When danger arrives at Callie’s doorstep he will have to face his past in order for them to find a way forward.
What Readers are Saying:
"I was 13% into this book, and I turned to my husband and said I would be reading all evening and doing nothing else. " L. Temple
"More than a book ... an experience." Jennifer DeCuir
"What a book! I can’t believe I’ve had it in my library for a year without reading it. This author covers all the bases: hatred, prejudice, malice, hurt, friendship, family, colorism, and finally love, togetherness, and family. A family comes in ALL colors." charws
"Heartwarming and healing love story." LMP
"I gave this modern-day interracial love story a five-star rating because it was a great read filled with drama, suspense, forgiveness, and an unexpected love." Janice
The Way Home
​A letter from the past will transform their future…
Taylor Colton always loved the crumbling plantation house passed down through his family for generations. Now he’s bringing his popular renovation reality show to the small town of Colton, Mississippi, so he can bring the plantation house known as Halcyon back to life for the cameras.
After an ugly breakup, Josephine Martin needs a new start to heal her broken heart in peace. A hidden letter reveals a family secret that leads her to Colton to protect her family’s history and honor a promise made before the Civil War…and to a house she didn’t know was hers.
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Suddenly, Josephine must decide if she’s ready for the challenge of restoring a run-down mansion and its history, and Taylor’s facing a challenge he can’t charm away. Together, they must untangle a tragic history, a rocky relationship, and risk everything they love. Can they overcome the past to find their way home?
What Readers are Saying:
"This is one of the best books I've ever read and the story line is engaging. It has drama, romance, and personal growth for the two main characters." MEBE
The Way Beyond
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When she finds out his secret, will he lose her for good?
Jacob Winters has a secret: he’s come to Colton undercover as an FBI handler. He didn’t plan to stay, but the small town has charmed him with a sense of community he hasn’t felt in a long time. And his attraction to the beautiful Mae Colton complicates things even more. Jacob doesn’t do relationships—he won’t risk making memories he might regret.
Mae Colton loves her little town of Colton, Mississippi, and doesn’t want to leave. In fact, instead of moving on to bigger things—namely a political career in D.C.—like she’d planned, she wants to run for a second term as mayor of Colton. But not everyone in town supports this choice, including the commitment-phobic Jacob Winters.
Mae is ready to make their secret relationship official and go public, but that would break Jacob’s one rule. When a threat against Mae’s life forces him to admit the truth of his feelings, he has to race to save the woman he loves before it’s too late.
What Readers are Saying:
I've never been one for this type of book, but it really pulled me into the story. I guess I'll be reading the whole series!" Steve Silverwood
"This book had the wonderful romance between Mae and Jacob as well as lots of angst. In addition, there was a lot of suspense with the terrorists and the unknown with respect to their attacks. I gave it 5 stars as I really enjoyed reading it." Susan L.
"What a great read it was. This book captivated me from the very beginning. The storyline was full of suspense, intrigue, and many twists and turns even I did not see coming." Sherri
"I enjoyed the full relatable characters, with engrossing storytelling that gets you hooked and keeps the pages turning." Reader from the UK​​
A Hidden Heart
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Rhett Colton has spent the last two years working deep undercover for the FBI. He’s forsaken his friends and family to keep his community safe, but now that his mission is over, he’s haunted by what he’s done and is having a hard time returning to his previous life. Only two things are keeping him from becoming totally lost—his dog, Rebel, and the beautiful new town veterinarian.
Jasmine Owens is ready to start over in the charming town of Colton, Mississippi, by opening her own veterinary practice. Jasmine knows what it’s like to constantly have her abilities questioned, but she’s strong enough to persevere. When she agrees to board Rhett’s dog while he’s away in D.C., they begin talking every night over the phone and she realizes Rhett isn’t the man she thought he was. He’s so much more and sparks quickly fly on both ends.
But when new threats surface, Jasmine and everyone in Colton’s safety are threatened. Rhett will need to make a decision. He’s always sacrificed everything for his job, but is he willing to risk their relationship too?
What Readers are Saying:
"Great book. Rhett's journey back from living in darkness was thought-provoking and at times heartbreaking. I look forward to the next book." Kellysgirl
Seasons change, but one thing has always remained the same—Ruby’s love for Robert Ellis.
For years, she’s been the dependable sister, the rock of her family, the woman who puts everyone else first. But when Robert confesses his love for her—again—Ruby is faced with a choice. Will she continue living in the past, bound by duty and expectation? Or will she finally embrace the fire inside her and claim the life—and the love—she truly wants?
Robert once walked away, convinced he was protecting Ruby. Now he’s back, determined to prove that he never stopped loving her. But love alone won’t be enough if he can’t trust Ruby’s strength. And when a new threat arises, he must decide—will he stand beside her as an equal or let his fears drive them apart once more?
In Colton, Mississippi, old traditions are being challenged, and a new generation is ready to forge its own path. With meddling matchmakers, rekindled passions, and a love that refuses to fade, Ruby’s Sparkle is a heartwarming second-chance romance about finding your voice, fighting for your happiness, and discovering that sometimes, the best love stories are the ones worth waiting for.