Act Right: Everything you need to know that they didn't teach you in acting class

Purl, Mara

Gray, Erin

Haven Books

A slice of life in a small, coastal town enchanting and eccentric, a haven for some, a trap for other. A murder goes undetected, while environmental artist Miranda Jones unwittingly bares her soul to a stranger who has oil interests. Meanwhile home cooking and gossip is dished up at "Sally's", and eavesdroppers learn of builder Jack Sawyer's bitter revenge, Zelda McIntyre's unbridled ambitions, Zack Calvin's identity crisis, and the secret which haunts environmental activist Samantha Hugo.

What the Heart Knows (Milford-Haven)

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Continuing the slice of life in a small, coastal town -- enchanting and eccentric, a haven for some, a trap for other. A missing person investigation leads to an oil magnate, while artist Miranda Jones enthralls Zack Calvin, who in turn is caught up in a sexy but unwholesome relationship with Cynthia Radcliffe. Meanwhile not only is the usual home cooking and gossip dished up at "Sally's," but Jack Sawyer finds the conversation too close for comfort, Rune Sierra savors his rebellious success, Sally encounters a long lost love who's now a disabled veteran, Susan Winslow gets a taste of her own medicine when she meets a mysterious man she names "Notes," and environmentalist Samantha Hugo finds her own self-revelations mirror the extinction of species which she so greatly fears, and feels that her long lost son may be closer than she thinks. Of added interest is the backdrop of a real Doobie Brothers concert, given as a benefit for veterans, where characters enjoy the music and have personal encounters backstage.

Closer Than You Think (Milford-Haven, Book 2)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Continuing the slice of life in a small, coastal town – enchanting and eccentric, a haven for some, a trap for others.  The “cause” of each character’s guilt leads to an awakening conscience in some, and conscience-free avoidance in others.  While wildlife painter Miranda Jones journeys to Alaska for the first time and is confronted by the most startling temptation she’s ever faced, Zack Calvin struggles to understand the loss of purpose since his near-death experience and his intense sexual relationship with Cynthia Radcliffe.  But conscience is also explored as a tool for developing one’s sense of purpose, as Samantha Hugo reexamines her environmental mission and Deputy Delmar Johnson tackles a closed case because conscience won’t allow him to leave it alone.

Cause and Conscience (Milford-Haven Novels)

Romance

The intertwined lives of residents of Milford-Haven, a small, idyllic coastal town; the issues they face, including environmental, financial, psychological, emotional. Based on the original radio drama "Milford-Haven, U.S.A.".

Nobody's Fault: Milford-Haven Book 5

A trip to a beautiful Colorado resort . . . a winter vacation to lift the spirits . . . a chance to spend time with kids, parents, and grandparents. What could be more fun? But who is the stranger who seems to lurk in the shadows everywhere they go? Does she look familiar? Is she trying to warn them of some danger?Journey with a family as they explore their past . . . just in time to save their future! A cozy tale for children of ALL ages! Come discover the real story of . . .The Mystery Sleigh Ride!

Mystery Sleigh Ride

Children's Books

Norfleet, Kensington

Holidays & Celebrations

Inspiring short stories from Milford-Haven. It’s Christmas in Milford-Haven, and each character has a dilemma perhaps only an "angel" can solve. Meet the beloved residents of America's favorite little town on California’s gorgeous Central Coast, where Christmas may never come at all, unless people listen to their Christmas Angels.

Christmas Angels (Milford-Haven Stories)

Book One of the Milford-Haven Novels, based on the author's own hit BBC Radio Drama, introduces the beautiful coastal town and its several residents, including protagonist Miranda Jones. An ambitious young woman whose paintings are beginning to succeed in the competitive art world, she is also on an internal personal journey to establish her own sense of spirituality and purpose. Author Mara Purl is a former soap opera celebrity from Days of Our Lives, as well as a former journalist from the London Financial Times and the Associated Press. Through her novel series she has established a loyal following in the Women's Fiction genre. Short stories appear as prequels to each novel, extending the five-book series.

Book One of the Milford-Haven Novels, based on the author's own hit BBC Radio Drama, introduces the beautiful coastal town and its several residents, including protagonist Miranda Jones. An ambitious young woman whose paintings are beginning to succeed in the competitive art world, she is also on an internal personal journey to establish her own sense of spirituality and purpose. Author Mara Purl is a former soap opera celebrity from "Days of Our Lives," as well as a former journalist from the London Financial Times and the Associated Press. Through her novel series she has established a loyal following in the Women's Fiction genre. Short stories appear as prequels to each novel, extending the twelve-book series.

What the Heart Knows: A Milford-Haven Novel, Book One

Genre Fiction

Bellekeep Books

Is the heart smarter than the head? Artist Miranda Jones begins to trust her heart enough to escape from her life of privilege and start over in Milford-Haven, the small town of undiscovered beauty on California's Central Coast. She connects with environmentalist Samantha Hugo-a brilliant PhD twenty years her senior who gave up a son years earlier; and with restaurant owner Sally O'Mally who left Arkansas to create her own dream. Each woman wrestles with her own core issues while balancing demanding careers with the attentions of interesting men. None is aware that journalist Christine Christian has just been murdered while investigating a half-built house. Though the book stands alone, it is also Book 1 in the critically acclaimed, popular series, a multi-generational saga. Based on Purl's BBC Radio drama Milford-Haven U.S.A.

Where the Heart Lives: A Milford-Haven Novel - Book Two

Bellekeep Pub

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Act Right: Everything you need to know that they didn't teach you in acting class

What the Heart Knows (Milford-Haven)

Closer Than You Think (Milford-Haven, Book 2)

Cause and Conscience (Milford-Haven Novels)

Nobody's Fault: Milford-Haven Book 5

Mystery Sleigh Ride

Christmas Angels (Milford-Haven Stories)

What the Heart Knows (Milford-Haven)

What the Heart Knows: A Milford-Haven Novel, Book One

Where the Heart Lives: A Milford-Haven Novel - Book Two