Some families have hope. Others have faith. The Shepherds of rural Oregon have Faith, Hope and Charly, three quirky sisters whose lives change forever when they reluctantly answer a personal calling to help others make amends. Thirty-something single parent Charly Shepherd is satisfied with her life raising two children and thousands of plants in her family-owned Sweet Shepherd Nursery. Then tragedy strikes. As she and her siblings struggle to keep the nursery going, Charly begins to believe her family's destiny is greater than raising flowers. When the three sisters reluctantly delve into family secrets to help their ailing father fulfill a promise, their lives change forever as they pursue a new inspirational path of discovery, heartache, humor and redemption. Experience friendship, family and forgiveness - Join the Sisterhood of Shepherds

Heartsong: Sisterhood of Shepherds

Literature & Fiction

Furlong, Nicola

Genre Fiction

Mantle Rock Publishing

A series of unexplained deaths shatters the serenity of a Vancouver Island girls' school, and Tempest Ivory, child psychologist and soprano, races to solve the mystery before it claims more lives. Tempest lands a coveted lead role in Rigoletto, but as she prepares for her operatic debut, the explosive secrets lurking behind the academy walls set her on a collision course with her past. Reviews:"It was intense and truly chilling. A great read!" Bookish Mom Reviews"...draws you in compellingly from the opening page…a gripping story of death and family secrets…The characters are quirky and sympathetic." The Paper Chase"...a harrowing tale of blasphemy, insanity, suicide and murder." Snoop Sisters Mystery Bookshoppe"…if you enjoy psychological, twist a minute books, A Hemorrhaging of Souls is defi-nitely for you." I Love A Mystery"Madly complicated, exciting and horrible - just like an opera." CBC Saturday Afternoon at the Opera"Nicely complex and thoroughly readable." Ellery Queen Magazine"A story of grim secrets and past betrayals, dark and complicated, with many twists and turns. The main characters…are sympathetic and real…" Under the Covers Magazine"…this one kept me riveted to the end…connections, coincidences and twists and turns abound." Focus on Women Magazine"A fascinating and absorbing novel." Michigan OperaAbout the AuthorNicola Furlong survives the travails of writing by playing hockey, gardening and eating chocolate. She is a shameless self-promoter, creates book trailers and is the co-creator of a new multimedia storytelling platform called the Quillra.  Nicola is the author of two stand-alone mysteries (Teed Off! and A Hemorrhaging of Souls), and six inspirational cozies from the Church Choir Mystery series (The Nervous Nephew, The Angel’s Secret, The Unsuitable Suitor, No Safe Arbor, Plots & Pans and The Sad Clown Affair). She has also written Youdunit Whodunit!, a primer to writing mysteries and The Go-To Gardening Cards, a gardening guide for the West Coast. She has adapted two of her novels to screenplays; both were optioned for television. Nicola lives in small town on southern Vancouver Island. For more info, visit www.nicolafurlong.com and www.epubbing.com.

A Hemorrhaging of Souls

Salal Pr

Heart-warming, powerful inspirational fiction at its best. Come visit the Sweet Shepherd Plant Nursery. You'll find laughter, love and the entertaining antics of a light-hearted Oregon family to embrace. In this second book of The Sisterhood of Shepherds' series, single mom and plant nursery owner Charly Shepherd continues to struggle with her desire to follow her heart and do more to help others. This isn't easy when you're raising two children, growing thousands of plants and managing a zany extended family, but when Charly meets a troubled building contractor, she knows she's got to try. Will she be able to help him face a past mistake and find peace, while hosting a charitable Halloween event? Fans of Debbie Macomber, Jan Karon and Mary Simses will love this uplifting series with its pinch of romance, spoonful of suspense and dollops of laughter and love. Come on in. Tea's brewing, treats are baking and a seat awaits you at the Shepherds' kitchen table...along with one fabulous brown sugar cookie recipe! HOMEFIRES , where life is full of flowers, food and fun, continues the enjoyable, poignant and charming family drama found in HEARTSONG, the first novel in The Sisterhood of Shepherds' series. Join the family with one click. You'll be glad you did.

Homefires: A Novel of Family, Forgiveness & Food (The Sisterhood of Shepherds)

Independently published

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Heartsong: Sisterhood of Shepherds

A Hemorrhaging of Souls

Homefires: A Novel of Family, Forgiveness & Food (The Sisterhood of Shepherds)