The Books
Sweet, funny and suspenseful stories set in the 1980's in Washington, D.C.
Before the Bell Rings
Heartbroken by the strange disappearance of their younger sister and the recent loss of their mother, two brothers, Alistair and Samuel Beck, face the demands of owning their father's restaurant at the young ages of 25 and 21. Then along comes Li, a young, naïve runaway with dreams of becoming a top chef… Can Li outrun her past with the help of her friends? This sweet and funny romance/adventure will keep you guessing down to the last page.
Vanna of the Opera
Wildly temperamental Vanna Worthington has just gotten the lead in a D.C. spinoff of the classic, Phantom of the Opera. But her dreams of fame are suddenly overshadowed when a series of unkind notes pose a threat to her welfare. Her good friend, Sam Beck, owns an upscale restaurant nearby… Set in the eighties, this double love story is filled with suspense, family drama, and themes of forgiveness.