Cynthia Ellingsen

Lauren, Isla, Jade, and Archer are friends from their first day at summer camp, but rival cabins, distracting crushes, and the girls' own secrets get in the way of their winning the big contest.

"Emma Laurent has always preferred helping others to asking for help. But now, she's the one in need. Her stepmother is selling her late father's candy shop, her grandmother's assisted-living facility has become a financial burden, and the anniversary of her fiancee's death is quickly approaching. Rather than face her problems, Emma does what she does best--finds someone else to help by offering a mother and son with nowhere to go somewhere to stay....

Newly divorced Lily Kimura returns to her hometown to start fresh with her daughter and her recently retired parents. She's committed to rebuilding her life, starting with a new job at the town theater. The Starlight Cove Playhouse has been closed for years, ever since a tragic fire took the life of the lead actress. Now, thanks to an anonymous donor, the town is finally ready for a revival. So is Lily, who wholeheartedly dives into her new duties...