Marjorie Joseph Boeken

Life was radically different for Luke Bryant a year ago. He didn't have two pennies to rub together. Desperate to help his family through a rough patch, he made a deal with Clarke Vale, a wealthy businessman, but covert mafia lord. The deal required that he walk away from the Melody Maxwell, who is the great love of his life. But now, the tables have turned. Finally recognized for hiscutting-edge software developments, Luke is an up-and-coming business dynamo. Determined to right his wrongs, and to get Melody away from Clarke Vale, he employs the groundbreaking technology to protect Melody, his loved ones, and to bring Clarke Vale down at all costs.

Desperate for a new start after the woman he loves marries another man, Max Kane moves out to the town of Castle Horn in Seattle. As Fairfield Hospital’s new Chief of Staff, he immerses himself in hospital work. A peaceful and uneventful life is what he’s looking for after suffering a series of setbacks and painful past experiences. Thinking he’s left all of that behind in the town of Silver Water, Max is in for the biggest shock of his life. The drama he tries to run away from manages to find him. Meeting and falling in love with Faith Langhorne is something unforeseen. However, Max is all in, and does everything in his power to get her away from her abusive boyfriend. But, Faith’s ex Keith isn’t ready to roll over and play dead, and he’s determined to get Faith back at all costs. So, all bets are off as Max and Faith try to overcome the perils of dealing with a dangerous and abusive predator.

Oliver Wright has some tough decisions to make. The newly elected DA of Silver Water, Georgia has to contend with protecting his community, enforcing the law, and also with matters of the heart. After having his heart broken by the great love of his life, immersing himself in work seems to be the only answer. His new love is the law and defending the town of Silver Water from perpetrators and assailants. Not risking his heart again is playing it safe. So, when Erin Brasfield tries to get close, Oliver pushes her away before they can even get started. Is Oliver able to move forward with Erin, or will he forever remain stuck nursing the wounds of a failed relationship with a woman who didn't choose him in the end?

Melody and Luke have indeed come a long way! Gone are the days where Luke has to trade off his love for Melody to help his family. With his world-shattering technology, he destroys Clarke Vale's evil empire, and eradicates the crime lord from their lives for good. Once a pauper, Luke is now a billionaire, and the entire world is his oyster. So, Luke and Melody are poised for a happy ending. As they elevate in power, their enemy sits in a jail cell awaiting trial. Hopeless, Clarke Vale ostensibly commits suicide. Luke and Melody think it's the end of that chapter of their lives. However, they soon learn that with new levels come new devils. Their glorified status attracts new enemies. They might also have to wage war with some of the old ones, if they are to fulfill their destiny.