Seawolf Beach Series by Linda Winstead Jones

Come to Seawolf Beach where with love, laughter, and a bit of magic, anything is possible.In the charming town of Seawolf Beach, Mississippi, Coltrane Hart leads a quiet life as the owner of a record store located in an old train depot that seems to draw in ghosts who can’t or won’t move on as they should. There he navigates his ability to see the spirits that linger in the world of the living... moreCome to Seawolf Beach where with love, laughter, and a bit of magic, anything is possible.In the charming town of Seawolf Beach, Mississippi, Coltrane Hart leads a quiet life as the owner of a record store located in an old train depot that seems to draw in ghosts who can’t or won’t move on as they should. There he navigates his ability to see the spirits that linger in the world of the living. When his childhood friend’s little sister Anna Miller arrives to help her mother prepare to move, Colt tries his best to keep his distance. He doesn't need even one more complication in his life. He fails.Anna had a schoolgirl crush on Colt way back when, when a few years age difference made her young love impossible. They’re adults now, both unattached and available. It isn’t long before she begins to wonder… maybe a fling is in order. He’s still hot, even if he does have an odd habit of talking to empty spaces.Colt soon stumbles onto a chilling Anna’s brother Jack didn’t leave Seawolf Beach five years earlier, as everyone believed. He didn’t walk away from his family. He was murdered. Driven by a desire for justice Colt delves into the mystery, unknowingly awakening a dangerous adversary intent on burying the past.As Colt and Anna embark on a journey to uncover the truth, their bond deepens. Love blossoms against a backdrop of small town secrets that threaten their chances of starting a new life together. Will their love withstand the truth of Jack’s final days and Colt’s well-guarded secret? less

Former ballerina Olive Carson is no fan of the holidays. Her dance career ended years earlier after an accident during a performance of The Nutcracker, so she grudgingly tolerates Christmas. This year she’s in Seawolf Beach to help her very pregnant sister, who’s been put on bed rest. How hard can running a small boutique be?Her temporary next door neighbor, bar owner and volunteer firefighter Nate Tucker, doesn’t care for holiday madness any more than Olive does. She likes that about him... moreFormer ballerina Olive Carson is no fan of the holidays. Her dance career ended years earlier after an accident during a performance of The Nutcracker, so she grudgingly tolerates Christmas. This year she’s in Seawolf Beach to help her very pregnant sister, who’s been put on bed rest. How hard can running a small boutique be?Her temporary next door neighbor, bar owner and volunteer firefighter Nate Tucker, doesn’t care for holiday madness any more than Olive does. She likes that about him. Olive isn’t looking for romance for Christmas, or any other time of the year, but Tuck’s charm works its way past her defenses.When old family secrets, a ghostly grandmother, and the spirit of a long dead pirate are added to the mix, Olive and Tuck face unexpected challenges together. As they discover the joys of the holiday can they also find something special in one another? less

Police Chief Joseph Maxwell had almost given up the search for his estranged stepdaughter, but lately he’s been motivated to step up his efforts. His ex-wife’s ghost — he still can’t believe how that happened — told him to find their girl. He’s put his own life on hold and that can’t change, not until he finds Carrie. He doesn’t count on a friend who’s determined to play matchmaker... morePolice Chief Joseph Maxwell had almost given up the search for his estranged stepdaughter, but lately he’s been motivated to step up his efforts. His ex-wife’s ghost — he still can’t believe how that happened — told him to find their girl. He’s put his own life on hold and that can’t change, not until he finds Carrie. He doesn’t count on a friend who’s determined to play matchmaker.Loran Raine moves often, picking up in the middle of the night and lighting out when it seems as if someone might discover her secret. A talented artist who sells landscapes and florals, what really drives her to the canvas remains behind closed doors. Portraits of the dead. Over the years the discovery of these paintings have led to confusion, accusations, and even danger. She can’t afford to get involved with a man, no matter how badly her new friend wants her and Mac to become an item.Love should be impossible when Mac and Loran are both obsessed with their own secrets, their own quests, but they’re drawn together in a way neither of them expects or wants. Can Mac keep Loran safe from those who hunt her? Can she help him find Carrie?Will a message from his ex-wife’s ghost bring them together or tear them apart? less