Home to Clare Harbor Books

A story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. The small town of Clare Harbor has always been home for Sara Merryn even though in recent years her visits have been few and far between because of her busy schedule. Now she’s returning for another reason. There is a storm coming and she has to somehow convince her grandparents to leave their home just outside the small southern city of Clare Harbor. That seemingly simple task is made more difficult by her grandmother’s disabling fears. Sara is determined that between the two of them, they will overcome her grandmother’s disability long enough to reach safety. She knows that it won’t be easy but they have no choice. John McKie has covered many of nature’s tempests in his career and knew this one could easily be the worst yet. He’s also witnessed the entire range of reactions that people experienced to the danger they’re about to face. He had no doubt that the refusal to leave their home by the senior citizens that he’d just driven away from would be seen by some as nothing more than ornery and stubborn behavior. But he knew better. If you enjoy uplifting women’s fiction, young and old heroes and heroines with courage and compassion, along with clean romance, Home to Clare Harbor may be the series for you. Before the Storm is the first in the Home to Clare Harbor series. It is the ongoing story of how family, friends, and strangers come together to face the looming peril that is coming their way. Perfect for fans of: Emotional and heartfelt Women’s Fiction. Stories of courage and perseverance in good times and bad. Stories about family life with both humorous moments and not so humorous moments and all its many other complications. Light-hearted southern fiction. Home to Clare Harbor series Before the Storm – Book 1 Storm Clouds – Book 2 Storm Winds – Book 3 Tempest of the Storm – Book 4 Gathering Storm – Book 5 Storm Warning – Book 6 Fury of the Storm – Book 7 Storm Tide – Book 8 Quiet in the Storm – Book 9

Storm Clouds is a story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. Storm Clouds is the second book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. Sara Merryn returned to Clare Harbor to make certain her grandparents were safe from what many believed to be the storm of the century. Now they face a storm of another kind that could pose an even greater threat. Senator Gareth Dyersen knows more than he can share with those who have taken refuge in his isolated mountainside family home. But not all of his secrets have anything to do with what brought him there. Instead they may be what stands between all those he now feels responsible for and the dangers they may soon have to face. Home to Clare Harbor series Before the Storm - Book 1 Storm Clouds - Book 2 Storm Winds - Book 3 Tempest of the Storm - Book 4 Gathering Storm - Book 5 Storm Warning - Book 6 Fury of the Storm - Book 7 Storm Tide - Book 8 Quiet in the Storm - Book 9

Family, friends, and strangers from around the country find sanctuary in the mountains of North Carolina as they wait out the tempest of the storm… Tempest of the Storm is the continuing story in the Home to Clare Harbor series of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. They have weathered what many believed to be the storm of the century. Now they face a storm of another kind that could pose an even greater threat to all of them. Senator Gareth Dyersen knows that the threat he and all those who have taken refuge in his mountain home is no longer just an issue of restoring what has been stolen. His long held suspicions that what they face is far more involved has been confirmed and puts all of them at a greater risk . He turns to those who he trusts as he does few others for their knowledge and assistance. But he knows that it is their own skills and ingenuity that are their greatest defense. They can count on others but must depend on themselves first. He feels fortunate that including himself there are three generations of those who’d served in the military and were now part of his extended family. Each one of them determined to share their wealth of knowledge and expertise to keep everyone safe but at the same time he regrets that there is a need to. Fortunately, his family home is a treasure cove of much of what they need to survive including an old ham radio, antiques from another time that make their lives easier, and even vintage landline phones that allow for communications that are safer as they do all they can to keep their location a secret. And even as they do all they can to keep their sanctuary hidden and survive the impact of the power outage, life continues…including an unexpected romance…or two. Tempest of the Storm is the fourth book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. If you enjoys mysteries and clean romance, entangled and sometimes complicated families, old and young heroines and heroes who are strong, loyal, and compassionate, the Home to Clare Harbors series may be perfect for you. Home to Clare Harbor series Before the Storm – Book 1 Storm Clouds – Book 2 Storm Winds – Book 3 Tempest of the Storm – Book 4 Gathering Storm – Book 5 Storm Warning – Book 6 Fury of the Storm – Book 7 Storm Tide – Book 8 Quiet in the Storm – Book 9 Perfect for Fans of: Women’s Fiction. Mysteries with a bit of history and romance. Feel good stories about family life with its humorous moments and not so humorous moments.

Ham radios...tree trimming...cookbooks...macrame hammocks...searching out centuries-old clues...they are isolated and very little is the same as it was before the storm...but life goes on... Gathering Storm is the fifth book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. Gathering Storm is the continuing story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. They have weathered what many believed to be the storm of the century. Now they face a storm of another kind that could pose an even greater threat both to them and thousands of others. An attempted kidnapping brings another resident to Senator Gareth Dyersen’s home in the mountains of North Carolina. Brian Larkin would rather be back at work in D.C. doing what he’s meant to do. He began his career in law enforcement and believes his skills are being wasted this far away from the center of the investigation. Once the details surrounding the brazen attempt are known Gary is spurred to make certain their sanctuary can’t be found. He’s taken numerous steps already but is determined to do all he can to secure their safety. There doesn’t seem to be any other measures needed but a war-time story he overheard Don telling Brian gives him an idea. But even as they continue to secure their location in every way possible a centuries old mystery of the threats and risks experience by another Dyersen hundreds of years ago draws the interest of many of the residents. Ben and Sara are especially drawn into it after their recent discovery. It isn’t long before their new visitor becomes interested and adds his fresh outlook to solving the few clues they have. Senator Gareth Dyersen knows that the threat faced by he and all those who have taken refuge in his mountain home is no longer just an issue of restoring what has been stolen. His long held suspicions that it is far more involved and puts all of them at risk have been confirmed. He has turned to those who he trusts as he does few others for their knowledge and assistance. But he knows that it is their own skills and ingenuity that are their greatest defense. They can count on others but must depend on themselves first. Gathering Storm is the fifth book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. Also available is Before the Storm, Storm Clouds, Storm Winds, and Tempest of the Storm.

Centuries ago Thomas Dyersen left behind the information needed to find Sanctuary…the safe refuge where he once took his family… Now hundreds of years later another Dyersen is in great need of the information Thomas left behind. The danger is not from someone close as what his ancestor faced…but an unknown threat…still unnamed but dangerous to all he loved. Storm Warning continues the story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary their greatest defense. Senator Gareth Dyersen knows that the threat faced by he and all those who have taken refuge in his mountain home is no longer just an issue of restoring what has been stolen. His long held suspicions that it is far more involved and puts all of them at risk have been confirmed. He has turned to those who he trusts as he does few others for their knowledge and assistance. But he knows that it is their own skills and ingenuity that are their greatest defense. They can count on others but must depend on themselves first. The Home to Clare Harbor series is the continuing story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. They have weathered what many believed to be the storm of the century. Now they face a storm of another kind that could pose an even greater threat both to them and thousands of others. Gathering Storm is the sixth book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. Also available is Before the Storm, Storm Clouds, Storm Winds, Tempest of the Storm, and Gathering Storm. Home to Clare Harbor series Before the Storm Storm Clouds Storm Winds Tempest of the Storm Gathering Storm Storm Warning Fury of the Storm Storm Tide Quiet in the Storm

Centuries ago Thomas Dyersen left behind the information needed to find Sanctuary…the safe refuge where he once took his family… Now hundreds of years later another Dyersen is in great need of the information that Thomas Dyersen left behind. In the twentieth century the danger is not from someone close as what his ancestor faced…but an unknown threat…still unnamed but dangerous to all he loves. Fury of the Storm continues the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their greatest defense. No matter that the power outage continues for many, a small group of U.S. Senators remain at the Capital determined to learn the identities of those responsible and end their siege of lawless activities. From there they carefully follow the trail provided by the few pieces of information they have, ever cautious not to alert the traitor they know is in their midst. Senator Gareth Dyersen knows that the threat faced by he and all those who have taken refuge in his mountain home is no longer just an issue of restoring what has been stolen. His long held suspicions that it is far more involved and puts all of them at risk have been confirmed. He has turned to those who he trusts as he does few others for their knowledge and assistance. But he knows that it is their own skills and ingenuity that are their greatest defense. They can count on others but must depend on themselves first. The Home to Clare Harbor series is the continuing story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. They have weathered what many believed to be the storm of the century. Now they face a storm of another kind that could pose an even greater threat both to them and thousands of others. Fury of the Storm is the seventh book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. Also available is Before the Storm, Storm Clouds, Storm Winds, Tempest of the Storm, Gathering Storm, Storm Warning, and Storm Tide. Home to Clare Harbor series Before the Storm - Book One Storm Clouds - Book Two Storm Winds - Book Three Tempest of the Storm - Book Four Gathering Storm - Book Five Storm Warning - Book Six Fury of the Storm - Book Seven Storm Tide - Book Eight Quiet in the Storm - Book Nine

As they silently make their way through the trees to the hidden refuge that Thomas Dyersen once found need of for his family centuries ago, Sara Merryn is grateful for its existence as the silence of the night erupts with the sounds that she has long buried in her memories. Storm Tide continues the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their greatest defense. No matter that they have planned for this moment since the storm that first brought them together, and the siege of lawless activities that kept them from leaving the safety of the North Carolina mountains since then, the knowledge that their sanctuary, hidden deep within the trees, has been discovered reverberates as they rush to prepare for the arrival of what could only be considered the unknown enemy. And though they had warning of what was soon to be on their doorstep, each knew the odds of getting out of this completely unscathed were slim at best. They were right. Senator Gareth Dyersen has long known that the threat faced by he and all those who have taken refuge in his mountain home is no longer just an issue of restoring what has been stolen. He has turned to those who he trusts as he does few others for their knowledge and assistance. But he is fully aware that it is their own skills and ingenuity that are their greatest defense. The Home to Clare Harbor series is the continuing story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. They have weathered what many believed to be the storm of the century. Now they face a storm of another kind that could pose an even greater threat both to them and thousands of others. Storm Tide is the eighth book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. Also available is Before the Storm, Storm Clouds, Storm Winds, Tempest of the Storm, Gathering Storm, Storm Warning, Fury of the Storm, and Quiet in the Storm. Home to Clare Harbor series Before the Storm - Book 1 Storm Clouds - Book 2 Storm Winds - Book 3 Tempest of the Storm - Book 4 Gathering Storm - Book 5 Storm Warning - Book 6 Fury of the Storm - Book 7 Storm Tide - Book 8 Quiet in the Storm - Book 9

Jess Dyersen knew she had only moments to decide whether she could trust the man who was pounding on the door of her condo…a man she barely knew. But he’d done what he could to protect her daughter during a tragic time in their lives. Can she trust him to do the same for her? Quiet in the Storm continues the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their greatest defense. One sanctuary has been traded for another after the assault on Gary Dyersen’s North Carolina home…a place few knew of deep in the heavily wooded mountains…built on land that has belonged to his family for centuries. Yet, even as they secure their new safe haven, plans are being made with the information that was gained from those who were taken into custody after the attack on his home. Hundreds of miles away, Sara’s mother must decide whether to put her trust in a man she barely knows. Jess has put herself at risk to protect her daughter. She might not get along with Gary, but she trusts her former husband to protect Sara. Can she trust one of his oldest friends to protect her…especially when it becomes apparent after their arrival at the cabin amidst the towering trees and cascading shrubbery in Pennsylvania...that his eating habits are those of a ten-year-old. Senator Gareth Dyersen has long known that the threat faced by he and all those who have taken refuge in his mountain home is no longer just an issue of restoring what has been stolen. He has turned to those who he trusts as he does few others for their knowledge and assistance. But he is fully aware that it is their own skills and ingenuity that are their greatest defense. The Home to Clare Harbor series is the continuing story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. They have weathered what many believed to be the storm of the century. Now they face a storm of another kind that could pose an even greater threat both to them and thousands of others. Quiet in the Storm is the ninth book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. Also available is Before the Storm, Storm Clouds, Storm Winds, Tempest of the Storm, Gathering Storm, Storm Warning, Fury of the Storm, and Storm Tide. Soon to come…After the Storm. Home to Clare Harbor series Before the Storm - Book 1 Storm Clouds - Book 2 Storm Winds - Book 3 Tempest of the Storm - Book 4 Gathering Storm - Book 5 Storm Warning - Book 6 Fury of the Storm - Book 7 Storm Tide - Book 8 Quiet in the Storm - Book 9

Life was never going to be the same again…friends had become family and strangers became friends…all in the midst of a storm like no other and the aftermath that no one could have ever predicted. Jess and Max find their relationship takes an unexpected and life-changing turn…Brian decides on a risky mission that no one can talk him out of…and Sara struggles with the knowledge that among those responsible for the terror of the last year are a few who have ties to the tragedy in her past that is never far from her thoughts. After the Storm is the final book in the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their greatest defense. One sanctuary has been traded for another after the assault on Gary Dyersen’s North Carolina home…a place few knew of deep in the heavily wooded mountains…built on land that has belonged to his family for centuries. Yet, even as they secure their new safe haven, plans are being made with the information that was gained from those who were taken into custody after the attack on his home. The Home to Clare Harbor series is the continuing story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. They have weathered what many believed to be the storm of the century. Now they face a storm of another kind that could pose an even greater threat both to them and thousands of others. After the Storm is the last book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. Also available is Before the Storm, Storm Clouds, Storm Winds, Tempest of the Storm, Gathering Storm, Storm Warning, Fury of the Storm, Storm Tide, and Quiet in the Storm. Home to Clare Harbor series Before the Storm Storm Clouds Storm Winds Tempest of the Storm Gathering Storm Storm Warning Fury of the Storm Storm Tide Quiet in the Storm After the Storm