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A widowed soulmate. A handsome newcomer. One summer to reclaim her life.
With her husband’s tragic passing, the fate of their cherished ancestral farm falls squarely on Jennie Mitchell’s shoulders.
With no in-demand workplace skills, she grapples with the news of her husband’s secret debt and the daunting task of managing everything on her own.
She throws herself into opening a bed-and-breakfast, determined to preserve the family legacy and stay close to her three children. But the burden of additional responsibilities overwhelms her.
Worse, everything that could go wrong, does.
Amidst the chaos, a charismatic paragliding instructor rents space on Jennie's land. As they embark on a shared second-chance romance, Jennie remains tethered to memories of her late husband, Derrick.
With Jennie lost in a whirlwind of work, Clay's patience wears thin, as he yearns for a commitment.
In a heart-wrenching revelation, Jennie finally acknowledges her deepest desires. But will she grasp the love she so desperately craves before it slips away?
From workplace horrors in the big city to finding love on the dreamy island of Exuma, this fascinating trilogy takes us on a vivid ride.
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Innocence dies in a world where decency is not as common as you'd think
If you like strong women protagonists, workplace drama, and suspense, you’ll love this heart-wrenching novel by Maren Hill.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Review:
Great read! The characters are good with depth , the writing is fluent and the descriptions good. Really lovely story . Binge read page-turner."
Falling in love is the last thing on Verity’s mind.
Unveiling crime and preventing another murder at her Vancouver workplace exhausted her.
And while she doesn’t expect to meet the love of her life while escaping to an island in the Bahamas, there he is…with women falling all over him.
Treachery takes on a whole new meaning when Rylan's ex-girlfriend throws Verity in harm's way.
She learns fast that danger lurks on the edge of this island paradise, where fortunes are built on the illicit drug trade. And that hurricane about to make landfall? Verity ignores all the warning signs.
Can Rylan prove to Verity that she is his one true love, or will a catastrophic hurricane destroy their chance to be together forever?
5.0 out of 5 stars
Page Turner
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2022 "This is one of those books that completely drags you in, and demands you sit on the edge of your seat for every horrific nail-biting part of it. You will fall in love with the innocence of Nicole as she moves from small-town Ontario to the sins of big-city Vancouver. Can’t wait to read The Troublemakers. Want more! Highly recommend"
A fast-paced read that pulls you in from the very first page!
Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2022 "This is not my typical genre, so I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the story! The author sets the scene beautifully, pulling you through time, immersing you in small-town gossip, young love, and the landscape of Vancouver, and introducing you to a new world of opportunities (and dangers) through the eyes of Nicole."
Latest Release
Slimy Slick
A Timeless Tale
Some find slugs to be unattractive, but this book turns ugly into amazing with the charming story of Slick’s nighttime adventures into danger. It's jam-packed with humor, suspense, and fascinating facts. Written for the 6-13 age group, it fosters meaningful learning and connection between children and adults of all ages, and will appeal to anyone who enjoys discovering interesting facts about the world around them. The clever design of the banana slug, with its protective mechanisms, amazing capabilities and environmental benefits, will leave the reader in awe of this amazing creature.
Fun & Smart: The best kind of read!
JD Monk writes with a simplicity that pulls kids into the story immediately, but also with an underlying complexity and intelligence that allows the ideas in Slimy Slick to stay with them long after the tale ends. Well done!
Kevin J. Banks
"Loved this book! Very well written, easy to understand and follow for children! Super informative as well, I had no idea slugs were this unique!"
Amazon.ca reviewer
Who knew slugs were so cool! Amazing book!
Slimy Slick is a sweet story full of amazing facts about slugs, and slugs are something everyone should know about in how important they are to the forest. Loved the story. Completely recommend for curious kids who love nature.
Amazon.ca reviewer
Praise & Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
My 6 year old daughter loves to learn about unusual creatures - Octonauts is her favorite tv show - so I thought this book would be a hit. It was! She loved it so much that I bought the paper version as well. Now she doesn’t shriek when we see slugs on our walks!
Amazon.com reviewer
Reviewed By Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite, Goodreads.
...I truly had no idea what a banana slug was. This highly educational tale about the habits of gastropods is very well written for readers of all ages and will take pride of place on the top shelf of my own home library and I now feel compelled to see if Slimy Slick resides anywhere near my home. Readers aged 10 to 100 will marvel at the wonderful array of facts about this slimy critter and my hat's off to both J. D. Monk and Bruce Giannini for bringing his existence into my life's knowledge of other beings which live on this beautiful blue and green planet of ours.
Great read for young kids and their parents together!
This is a great story. Congratulations to the author for bringing awareness to these little creatures who are often misunderstood and undervalued. I love the education/entertainment combo. The illustrations are engaging and hilarious. I recommend it for kids, especially the younger ones, and their parents to read together.
Amazon.ca reviewer
"Beautifully written and illustrated.."
Amazon.ca reviewer
Highly Recommend
"Just purchased this wonderful book. What a treasure it was to learn about the banana slug. The fun facts were marvellous and very informative. 5 stars to the author. Highly recommend."
Amazon.ca reviewer
"Congratulations to the author for bringing awareness to these little creatures who are often misunderstood and undervalued."
Amazon.ca reviewer
Hello, I'm JD Monk aka Maren Hill. I live on the west coast of B.C., Canada, and often in the land of make-believe. Writing feeds my passion for creativity but readers are the most important element in my success. I am grateful for my readers, and ask you to please leave a review if you enjoy my books. Thank you so much.
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