When Hearts Heal

Book 5 concludes the core novel pentalogy of the bestselling series. The major romances lead to long-awaited HEA (Happily Ever Afters) while the primary villain meets his demise at last. Artist-protagonist Miranda Jones has now been happily married for a year to astronomer Cornelius Smith; Miranda's sister overcomes betrayals and Zack Calvin sets aside his bachelor wanderings, hoping for a "yes" from the dynamic Meredith Jones, as the sisters work to heal their sibling rivalries. Restaurant owner Sally O'Mally is now raising a child with her new husband/ old flame, paraplegic veteran Tony Fiorentino. Long-time enemies Samantha Hugo, head of the Environmental Planning Commission, and Jack Sawyer, a builder-developer, at last find ways to set aside their bitter arguments and work to find common ground, both professionally and personally, now that their mutual parentage of their long-lost son is revealed. By healing their own rift, they help the community's sense of balance and connection get healed. Sheriff's Deputy Delmar Johnson is promoted to Cold Case Detective as he continues to pursue the disappearance of television journalist Christine Christian. Nefarious shipping magnate Russell Clarke's ties to a trafficking ring is proven, but the man himself is now also missing. While some of Milford-Haven's mysteries have yet to be solved, those who have connected with their hearts find healing.