Crawdad Beach Series by Lisa Buffaloe

Running to GraceSometimes, the hardest thing to escape is the past. Five years ago, Grace Soloman and her wounded heart returned to Crawdad Beach, South Carolina. Believing her chance for love was no longer an option, she immersed herself in work and hobbies. But then, her childhood friend moved to town. Jeremy Johnson thought helping his great-aunt retire from her business would only be a temporary distraction... moreRunning to GraceSometimes, the hardest thing to escape is the past. Five years ago, Grace Soloman and her wounded heart returned to Crawdad Beach, South Carolina. Believing her chance for love was no longer an option, she immersed herself in work and hobbies. But then, her childhood friend moved to town. Jeremy Johnson thought helping his great-aunt retire from her business would only be a temporary distraction. However, when given an unexpected gift, his life is rerouted to a new opportunity, a search for hidden treasure, and a long-lost love.Book 2 of the Crawdad Beach Series less

Widowed for seven years, Crystal missed her family in Crawdad Beach, but she wouldn’t leave her twenty-three-year-old daughter, and Olivia probably wouldn’t leave Texas. Yet, Crystal’s life continued to bring unwelcome changes. Her neighborhood had gone downhill, her friends had moved, and she had been laid off from her job... moreWidowed for seven years, Crystal missed her family in Crawdad Beach, but she wouldn’t leave her twenty-three-year-old daughter, and Olivia probably wouldn’t leave Texas. Yet, Crystal’s life continued to bring unwelcome changes. Her neighborhood had gone downhill, her friends had moved, and she had been laid off from her job. Crystal was torn; the old hometown was calling to her, but could she let go and trust God for whatever came next on her journey?Eric Reed lived in Crawdad Beach all of his life and had no desire to leave. He loved his job and the town, but his wife died two years ago, his daughters were away in college, and his life was getting lonelier every day. The thought of dating again terrified him. Maybe he just needed a dog. Sometimes letting go is the only way to move forward. less

Olivia Baker left behind her cheating boyfriend and her career as a pastry chef in one of the finest restaurants in Houston. Arriving in the quirky town of Crawdad Beach, Olivia is given the incredible gift of starting her own bakery and living a dream come true. However, gifts and blessings haven't stopped her anger at God or fixed her wounded heart.Cybersecurity expert Marcus Patterson is grateful his job keeps him busy and out of trouble... moreOlivia Baker left behind her cheating boyfriend and her career as a pastry chef in one of the finest restaurants in Houston. Arriving in the quirky town of Crawdad Beach, Olivia is given the incredible gift of starting her own bakery and living a dream come true. However, gifts and blessings haven't stopped her anger at God or fixed her wounded heart.Cybersecurity expert Marcus Patterson is grateful his job keeps him busy and out of trouble. However, his culinary incompetence puts him at risk when he hires the town's new baker as his personal chef. Marcus knows how to stop a computer hacker, but he's not sure he can handle the temptation Olivia brings.Will their friendship cook up love or be a recipe for disaster?Each book in the Crawdad Beach series can be read as a standalone. less

Mystery writer Jim Petterson hadn’t planned on his line of work. He’d been reasonably content as a college professor, but after his wife left him for another man, he’d been ready for a change. In the middle of the night, the thought just came to him, and ten years ago, he jumped into a new career.Now, he needed to figure out how to kill someone and make it look like an accident... moreMystery writer Jim Petterson hadn’t planned on his line of work. He’d been reasonably content as a college professor, but after his wife left him for another man, he’d been ready for a change. In the middle of the night, the thought just came to him, and ten years ago, he jumped into a new career.Now, he needed to figure out how to kill someone and make it look like an accident. He’d done this kind of thing many times before but needed new ideas, and his friend, Chester, promised he knew the perfect person to help.With all Mia Burns had been through over the years, she was lucky her body continued to function. She’d been shot, stabbed, and beaten to a pulp. Being strong came in handy, and her multi-ethnic background allowed her to easily blend into most situations. However, now that she was older, the work that took her around the world was getting more difficult.Her close friends knew what she’d once done for a living, but she couldn’t risk that becoming common knowledge because, in Crawdad Beach, she’d found the home she’d never known. Can Mia trust God enough to let go of her past and step into her future?Book 7 of the Crawdad Beach Series. less

A New Paige Sometimes, when you think you’re running away, you find you’re running to God’s perfect plan.For six years, Paige Clark dated the man she thought she’d marry. Instead, Devin had left her with regrets and a heartache her medical degree could never mend. When Paige was invited to join her favorite employer as he moved his practice to Crawdad Beach, she jumped at the opportunity to leave behind unwanted memories... moreA New Paige Sometimes, when you think you’re running away, you find you’re running to God’s perfect plan.For six years, Paige Clark dated the man she thought she’d marry. Instead, Devin had left her with regrets and a heartache her medical degree could never mend. When Paige was invited to join her favorite employer as he moved his practice to Crawdad Beach, she jumped at the opportunity to leave behind unwanted memories.Quinn Young had not yet gotten over an unexpected life change when a great-aunt he barely knew passed away and left him her house and a cat to beat all cats, Sir Purrcevel. The last place Quinn thought he’d find himself was in the small town of Crawdad Beach. However, his choices were limited. Either move to his late aunt’s house for six months and care for her cat or forfeit his inheritance.Paige and Quinn aren’t looking for companionship, but when a massive, mischievous cat causes their lives to intersect, a fun friendship forms. As romantic sparks fly, will their respective pasts keep them from new opportunities and second chances, or will they find a love that lasts forever?Book 8 of the Crawdad Beach Series. less