Coleman Series by Katie Winters

The Coleman Family of Nantucket hides a heartbreaking secret. When Samantha's Great-Aunt Jessabelle passes away and leaves her a beautiful house on the bluffs, she's forced to reckon with her family's very dark past. Can the truth bring her family back together again? The Coleman Family of Nantucket is a piece of work... moreThe Coleman Family of Nantucket hides a heartbreaking secret. When Samantha's Great-Aunt Jessabelle passes away and leaves her a beautiful house on the bluffs, she's forced to reckon with her family's very dark past. Can the truth bring her family back together again? The Coleman Family of Nantucket is a piece of work. Samantha's father, Roland, is obsessed with image and money, so much so that Sam's career as a social worker who specializes in addiction recovery is a "stain" on the Coleman reputation. Now, Samantha is forty-five years old and newly divorced. The further she gets from her relationship with her ex-husband, Daniel, the more she understands she married a manipulative and cruel individual, one not unlike her father. How did that happen? When her Great-Aunt Jessabelle passes away and leaves her home to Samantha, Sam and her daughters, Darcy and Rachelle, begin refurbishment on The Jessabelle House, a glorious house not far from the town of Siasconset on Nantucket. Once there, Samantha discovers her aunt's diaries, which reveal dramatic secrets from the past -- and still more reasons not to trust the Colemans. As Samantha dives deeper into her family's history and Jessabelle's stories, she finds herself learning more about what it means to be a powerful woman who knows who she is and what she wants. More than that, she learns the present is just as complicated as the past ever was. If the Colemans are willing to open their hearts and start anew, Samantha just might have the tools to help them come back together again. But they'll have to start talking to her, first. The Jessabelle House is book one of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

Thirty years ago, Nora Fuller lost everything -- and it's all Charlie Coleman's fault. At seventeen, Charlie Coleman was on top of the world. He was captain of the football team, dating the smart and beautiful Shawna David, and on his way to becoming another pillar of his Nantucket community, just like his father before him. But all that changed in the blink of an eye. It's been thirty years since the accident, and Charlie is still overwhelmed with guilt... moreThirty years ago, Nora Fuller lost everything -- and it's all Charlie Coleman's fault. At seventeen, Charlie Coleman was on top of the world. He was captain of the football team, dating the smart and beautiful Shawna David, and on his way to becoming another pillar of his Nantucket community, just like his father before him. But all that changed in the blink of an eye. It's been thirty years since the accident, and Charlie is still overwhelmed with guilt. Why has he been blessed with so much -- a gorgeous wife, three children, and two grandchildren, while Nora is left with nothing? Why did he escape that night with his life? Nora has spent most of the past thirty years alone, save for her great-nephew, Jax. When Jax and Charlie's daughter, Marcy, fall in love during another gorgeous Nantucket summer, Nora and Charlie aren't pleased in the least. But Nora and Charlie must face the past, rather than be suffocated by it -- and for Charlie, that means understanding Nora's anger much more than he bargained for. Love Runs Deep is book two of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

Hilary and Aria are an extraordinary mother-daughter duo, up against a tumultuous end of summer in Nantucket. The Coleman Family must band together to support one another -- before everything falls apart. Hilary and Aria have never needed anyone but each other. Because Aria's father left Nantucket before she was born, Hilary isn't sure why anyone would fall in love on purpose, and she's fought hard to become a sought-after interior designer for Sotheby's -- a career she's very proud of... moreHilary and Aria are an extraordinary mother-daughter duo, up against a tumultuous end of summer in Nantucket. The Coleman Family must band together to support one another -- before everything falls apart. Hilary and Aria have never needed anyone but each other. Because Aria's father left Nantucket before she was born, Hilary isn't sure why anyone would fall in love on purpose, and she's fought hard to become a sought-after interior designer for Sotheby's -- a career she's very proud of. Plus, now that Aria left Tufts University, she's been tagging along with her mother as an interior design apprentice, which thrills them both. But everything changes in August, when Hilary notices something wrong with her eyes. This happens smack-dab in the middle of a gig out in San Francisco, where her ex just happens to live these days -- and where she and Aria play "happy family" with him in a way that breaks both of their hearts. As Hilary and Aria whip back and forth from San Francisco to Nantucket, Hilary's eyes continue to worsen, and she begins to reckon with the fact that her eyes -- and her career -- might be on the verge of failing. Add to that a handsome stranger who's falling for her -- and the fact that the moment he learns about her eyes, he'll probably drop her. But not all is as it seems, and as Hilary and Aria learn and grow within their careers, their relationships, and with one another, they find ways to fight their inner darkness and find hope, despite terrible circumstances. As time goes on, Hilary learns to lean on the rest of her Coleman Family for support, rather than box them out due to pride. Waves of Time is book three of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

Twenty-five years ago, Oriana hid a devastating professional mistake -- and now must face the consequences. Oriana Coleman is one of the most sought-after art dealers on the east coast, renowned in New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo. She fought tooth and nail to get to the top -- and didn't always play by the rules. At the beginning of Oriana's career, her best friend and coworker swapped out a multi-million-dollar painting for a very convincing forgery... moreTwenty-five years ago, Oriana hid a devastating professional mistake -- and now must face the consequences. Oriana Coleman is one of the most sought-after art dealers on the east coast, renowned in New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo. She fought tooth and nail to get to the top -- and didn't always play by the rules. At the beginning of Oriana's career, her best friend and coworker swapped out a multi-million-dollar painting for a very convincing forgery. When she confessed to the crime, Oriana knew better than to tell anyone she hadn't noticed the painting was a fake. It would have destroyed her reputation and dropped her back on square one. But Oriana was never really able to escape the past -- and when someone blackmails her with information about what happened all those years ago, she's forced to reckon with her demons, before her career is destroyed forever. Threads of Hope is book four of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

Meghan's life and marriage are perfect -- until she discovers her husband's dark past. This thrusts her into a world of secrets, confusion, and previous resentments, leaving her to question: can anyone ever outrun themselves? Meghan Coleman has been head-over-heels for her husband, Hugo, for twenty-seven years... moreMeghan's life and marriage are perfect -- until she discovers her husband's dark past. This thrusts her into a world of secrets, confusion, and previous resentments, leaving her to question: can anyone ever outrun themselves? Meghan Coleman has been head-over-heels for her husband, Hugo, for twenty-seven years. But one afternoon a few weeks before Thanksgiving, she discovers a box of letters from his ex-fiancé, which illustrate a smoldering love, one he never mentioned in all their years together. Not long after that, she learns her children already knew about the ex-fiancé -- and kept it a secret. Tormented, she finds her world crumbling around her. Who can she trust? In downtown Oak Bluffs, Daniel owns a failing bookstore, struggles to sign the divorce papers for his wife, and cares for his ailing mother, who suffers from dementia. Growing up, his mother was manipulative and cruel to him and his sister, resulting in both of them fleeing the island as soon as they could. The difference between himself and his sister, of course, is that he actually kept in contact with his mother and returned when she couldn't care for herself anymore. Lisa, on the other hand, abandoned everyone -- and they never heard from her again. Through a chance encounter, Meghan and Daniel find one another in the midst of their private sorrows and support one another through thick and thin. It's been a long time since either of them had a friend they could count on quite like this -- and neither of them can believe their luck. But more than that: they're far more connected than they think. Very soon, they find their stories coming together in a climactic ending -- one that will ultimately change Meghan and Daniel's families forever. Autumn Skies and Pumpkin Pies is book five of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

As the new year unfolds, Sophie prepares for the wedding of her dreams (and a surprise pregnancy! ). But resistance from her mother forces Sophie and Katrina on a wild journey of reckoning. Can they overcome their dark memories -- and trust one another again? During the hazy week between Christmas and New Years, Katrina receives horrible her mother is being rushed to the hospital after a bad fall. Katrina is terrified. They always had a difficult relationship... moreAs the new year unfolds, Sophie prepares for the wedding of her dreams (and a surprise pregnancy! ). But resistance from her mother forces Sophie and Katrina on a wild journey of reckoning. Can they overcome their dark memories -- and trust one another again? During the hazy week between Christmas and New Years, Katrina receives horrible her mother is being rushed to the hospital after a bad fall. Katrina is terrified. They always had a difficult relationship. What if she can't say all the things she wants to -- before it's too late? Sophie has nearly a full year of sobriety under her belt. Never in her life did she think she would get off drugs and alcohol. But help from her cousin, Samantha Coleman, and support from her boyfriend, Patrick, have been life-altering. And now, Patrick pops the question of a lifetime -- just as Sophie learns she's pregnant. But, devastated with her own mother's health, Katrina is unable to welcome Sophie's news. She remembers Sophie's addiction like a dagger through the heart -- and she's not convinced Sophie won't destroy her life again. Sophie is heartbroken -- and prepares to live the rest of her life without her mother's support. As Katrina grapples with memories of her own mother and her father's addiction, and Sophie comes to terms with her mother's rage, mother and daughter must unite with love and hope for the new generation -- before it's too late. Winter Sun is book seven of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

Everything in Rachelle’s life is perfect — until Diana March and The Cooking Channel flip her world upside down. Rachelle is a year out of culinary school, working as a sous chef at an estimable restaurant in the Historic District of Nantucket. Despite her youth, she’s sure she’ll be named head chef soon — and she harbors a marvelous crush on one of the waiters, a handsome islander named Eddie. Her life is a dream. But one day, Rachelle’s boss announces a dramatic shift... moreEverything in Rachelle’s life is perfect — until Diana March and The Cooking Channel flip her world upside down. Rachelle is a year out of culinary school, working as a sous chef at an estimable restaurant in the Historic District of Nantucket. Despite her youth, she’s sure she’ll be named head chef soon — and she harbors a marvelous crush on one of the waiters, a handsome islander named Eddie. Her life is a dream. But one day, Rachelle’s boss announces a dramatic shift. The Cooking Channel plans to feature Rachelle’s restaurant on television, and they’ve named Diana March head chef, instead of Rachelle. Like the rest of the world, Rachelle thinks she knows everything about Diana March. She’s rich, successful, and talented — but not half as successful and talented as her handsome chef husband, Ryan March. But Ryan March is nowhere to be seen. Did Diana come to Nantucket without him? They haven’t done a cooking show without the other in more than twenty years! Rachelle stirs with questions. As Rachelle and Diana work side-by-side in the Nantucket kitchen, Rachelle learns that everything on television is a lie—and the truth lurks far beneath the surface. It's important to protect it—as a way to protect yourself. More than Diana teaches Rachelle about the dangers of the culinary world, especially for women. Women must stick together, rather than tear one another apart. Stroke of Luck is book eight of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

Come and join the bubbly cast of characters coming this summer. An unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, friendship, and secrets on the island of Nantucket. Labor of Love is book nine of the Coleman series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard.

Dark secrets haunt the final weeks of summer in Nantucket. Ida and her daughter must band together to face the truth -- and save one another from ruin. It was always Ida's dream to found a company with her best friend Shelby. Nearly twenty years ago, they opened the doors of the Nantucket Sunset Cruisers, offering yachting adventures and sunset cruises to tourists. It's been sensational since then. It's also been frantic. But that's what owning your own business is all about... moreDark secrets haunt the final weeks of summer in Nantucket. Ida and her daughter must band together to face the truth -- and save one another from ruin. It was always Ida's dream to found a company with her best friend Shelby. Nearly twenty years ago, they opened the doors of the Nantucket Sunset Cruisers, offering yachting adventures and sunset cruises to tourists. It's been sensational since then. It's also been frantic. But that's what owning your own business is all about. Besides, Ida and Shelby trust one another more than anything. They're more like sisters than Ida and her real sister, Sophie, are. But this summer something is amiss at the company. Money has been taken. It's not a small amount, either. Ida and Shelby must take a hard look at the people in their lives. Who can they really trust? Meanwhile, Ida's eldest daughter Frankie returns to Nantucket after college graduation. She's listless and confused about what's next. But a handsome stranger has a startling proposition for her. Maybe her life isn't over just yet. A Silver Lining is book ten of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

Come and join the bubbly cast of characters coming in the New Year. An unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, friendship, and secrets on the island of Nantucket. Whispers of Nantucket is book eleven of The Coleman Series series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island.

Years after a family tragedy drove her off Nantucket, a lonely florist gets a second chance at love. But can she overcome the past? Margot is owner and head florist at Margot's Blooms, a slice of heaven in Beacon Hill, Boston. With few friends and fleeting romantic relationships, Margot's career is her life. Now that she's thirty-eight, perhaps it will stay that way: lonely but somewhat satisfying. But everything is about to change... moreYears after a family tragedy drove her off Nantucket, a lonely florist gets a second chance at love. But can she overcome the past? Margot is owner and head florist at Margot's Blooms, a slice of heaven in Beacon Hill, Boston. With few friends and fleeting romantic relationships, Margot's career is her life. Now that she's thirty-eight, perhaps it will stay that way: lonely but somewhat satisfying. But everything is about to change. Out of the blue, Margot's ex-sister-in-law Samantha Coleman contacts her with news: Margot's mother has Alzheimer's. Because Margot's brothers and sisters have abandoned her, she's all alone. Can Margot help? Jolted out of her Boston-based sleepwalking, Margot returns to Nantucket and to the cruel mother who chased her away in the first place. Margot's mother blames her for for the tragedy that happened twenty years ago. Margot realizes she believes her mother; that she's spent all this time thinking her father's death was Margot's fault. But what if she's wrong? Margot's return to Nantucket brings a host of strange occurrences. Chief amongst them is Margot's run-in with a teenage girl she's never met before; a girl who breaks into her mother's boat house; a girl she soon learns is Noah Carson's niece, Avery. It's a surprise to learn that Avery knows Margot's name. What else does she know about Margot and Noah? What else did Noah tell her? And then there's Vic Rondell, Margot's mother's "friend," or so she calls him. He's forty-something and handsome and charming, and Margot has no idea why he's hanging around her mother. Is he after her money? The house? Margot's sure he's there to take advantage of her. She'll stop at nothing to get in his way and protect her mother. But as Margot dives into her mother's diaries and learns more about her family's past, pieces of the puzzle click into place -- and she discovers far more about her mother, Vic Rondell, her father, Noah, and herself than she ever dreamed she would. April Flowers is book twelve of The Coleman Series series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

A house-swap between distant islands. A widow standing at a crossroads. Two women whose lives will be forever changed after an unforgettable summer. Late spring on Martha's Vineyard brings blooming hydrangeas, salty breezes, and, for Eva, mounting pressures. She's sure her boyfriend of the past eight years is finally going to propose, and she's ready, she thinks... moreA house-swap between distant islands. A widow standing at a crossroads. Two women whose lives will be forever changed after an unforgettable summer. Late spring on Martha's Vineyard brings blooming hydrangeas, salty breezes, and, for Eva, mounting pressures. She's sure her boyfriend of the past eight years is finally going to propose, and she's ready, she thinks. Her mother Meghan and Aunt Oriana have been planning her wedding in their heads for years, and they haven't stopped pestering her about it. But instead of a ring, Eva gets news that shatters her future overnight. Half the world away on a sun-drenched Greek island called Paros, a fifty-six-year-old artist named Dimitra struggles to rebuild after the death of her husband Kostos. Her large, well-meaning family hovers too close, and her sister’s constant meddling only deepens her grief. Then a call from her free-spirited friend Rachelle offers a way a summer home swap with her cousin Eva. “I think you both need this,” Rachelle says, and Dimitra, on a whim, agrees. As Dimitra steps into the rhythm of life on Martha’s Vineyard—morning walks, literary readings, and the unexpected kindness of the Coleman clan—she begins to rediscover herself. And when a mysterious man on a sailboat enters her life, she must is it too late to begin again? Meanwhile in Paros, a vibrant community draws Eva into the fold, celebrating life's messy beauty and dancing late into the night. But when she begins working for a reclusive marble sculptor named Jean-Paul, she learns something serious about Dimitra's deceased husband -- something that could change everything. Footprints in the Sand is book thirteen of The Coleman Series series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less

On Nantucket’s windswept shores, an old estate hides a woman who has kept herself locked away for decades. But with the Colemans, this summer might bring healing, second chances, and the courage to let go of the past. For Hilary and Marc, their long-awaited spring wedding feels like a dream, a love finally claimed in midlife. Their daughter, Aria, believes she’s living in a fairytale... moreOn Nantucket’s windswept shores, an old estate hides a woman who has kept herself locked away for decades. But with the Colemans, this summer might bring healing, second chances, and the courage to let go of the past. For Hilary and Marc, their long-awaited spring wedding feels like a dream, a love finally claimed in midlife. Their daughter, Aria, believes she’s living in a fairytale. But when her own relationship shatters, Aria is left adrift, moving back home and burying herself in the design business she shares with her mother. Then comes the unexpected call. Dorothy Wagner, the enigmatic widow of a controlling man, wants her estate restored. Opening her doors after twenty-five years of silence, Dorothy offers Hilary and Aria more than a project. She offers them friendship and good humor and curiosity. Drawing on the mysteries of her past, she pushes Aria to begin again. Dorothy’s plans reach beyond Nantucket. She sends Aria to Manhattan, to a brownstone steeped in betrayal and glamour, insisting she create something new from the ruins of her husband’s past. And when Dorothy passes suddenly, her will ties Hilary and Aria’s fates to her daughter, Renée, a woman brittle with resentment, certain her mother never loved her. As the women sift through the secrets Dorothy left behind, they uncover the story of a life both glittering and tragic, and in the process, they are forced to confront their own wounds, their own loves, and what it truly means to build a life of beauty from the broken pieces. A sweeping tale of mothers and daughters, of love lost and found, of the secrets we inherit and the homes we carry within us—Saltwater Secrets is a story of healing, legacy, and the women who dare to begin again. less

An art dealer discovers the world’s next great painter, only to uncover secrets hidden behind every brushstroke. Oriana Coleman has always had a rare eye for artistry. Over the years, she has discovered overlooked artists across the globe, selling their work for mega-millions. But her greatest find comes unexpectedly: an extraordinary painting at a Manhattan auction... moreAn art dealer discovers the world’s next great painter, only to uncover secrets hidden behind every brushstroke. Oriana Coleman has always had a rare eye for artistry. Over the years, she has discovered overlooked artists across the globe, selling their work for mega-millions. But her greatest find comes unexpectedly: an extraordinary painting at a Manhattan auction. Tracing it back to its source, Oriana is led to a man named Larry, a recluse who has barely left his Rocky Mountain cabin in decades. Larry welcomes his sudden fame and fortune, but something about him doesn’t add up. As Oriana spends more time in his tiny Colorado town, she begins to hear whispers: about the true origin of the paintings, and about what may have happened to Larry’s wife, who vanished decades ago. As the truth comes into focus, Oriana must ask herself: What kind of art does she want to champion? What kind of wife does she want to be? And how can she move into the next chapter of her life with honesty, hope, and beauty? Heart of Hope is book fifteen of The Coleman Series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard. less