Mae's Second Chance Books
Even as Julie worries about how her children are coping with the loss of their father and the recent move to their new ghost-town home in Mae’s Second Chance, her youngest son is quietly searching through one of the centuries-old buildings for a treasure he believes that his father means for him to find. But what he eventually discovers is not at all what he expects. Julie Engstrom has brought her family to the deserted ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. She knew that her family needed something different as they struggled to deal with the loss that has changed their lives forever. Her hope is they will find it here in the valley with its century’s old buildings, rich history, and a mystery surrounding its founder that has drawn everyone’s interest. As they settle into their new life a friendly face from the one they left behind arrives unexpectedly. Julie is thrilled to see him…her kids are ecstatic. Anderson McGuire considered Dan Engstrom one of the best friends he’d ever had and wants to make certain for himself that everything is going exactly as it should for Julie and the kids. He was also far more curious than he was willing to admit about the honest to goodness ghost town they now called home. Once there he finds that the old saloon is exactly the project he needs to keep him busy even as he also helps out in the restoration of the town in any other way that he can. It isn’t long before he realizes his assistance and support is needed in more ways than helping to fix up the two-hundred-year old buildings. Treasures Found is the second book in the continuing story of a family as they work their way through a tragedy and at the same time come to terms with the impact of a sudden and unforeseen financial windfall. How do they celebrate one even as they grieve the other? If you enjoy clean, wholesome women’s fiction, characters that will tug at your heart, Mae’s Second Chance series may be perfect for you. Mae’s Second Chance series. Home to the Valley – Book 1 Treasures Found – Book 2 Valley Secrets – Book 3 Mae’s Hope – Book 4 Sisters of the Heart – Book 5 Castle in the Beyond – Book 6 Perfect for Fans of: Wholesome women’s fiction with a dash of mystery. Heart-wrenching…and heartwarming emotion. Feel good stories about family and friends with its humorous moments and sometimes complicated moments.
Will any of Mae's secrets be revealed by the beautiful centuries old stained glass in the windows of the church on the hill of Mae's Second Chance ghost town... Valley Secrets is the third book in the Mae’s Second Chance series. Julie Engstrom came to the ghost town in Mae’s valley in search of what she and her children needed. She wanted all of them to have the chance to find their way forward after the loss of the man who meant so much to all of them. In the weeks and months since their arrival she realized that the deserted ghost town’s founder had come to the valley in search of the same thing…and more. Safety for herself and all those she loved. Julie was determined to find out why. Valley Secrets is the continuing story of a family as they find their way through a tragedy and at the same time come to terms with the impact of a sudden and unforeseen financial windfall. How do they celebrate one even as they grieve the other? And even as they find answers to many of their questions surrounding the mystery of who Mae really was others elude them. Will they every learn her real identity? Mae's Second Chance series Home to the Valley Treasures Found Valley Secrets Mae's Hope Sisters of the Heart Castle in the Beyond
The historical charm of the old ghost town along with the unexpected mystery posed by the town’s founder, help Julie and her children as they adjust to life without the man who meant so much to all of them. Mae’s Hope is the fourth book in the Mae’s Second Chance series. Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. Something inside of her knew the moment she saw pictures of the small single-street town advertised for sale on the internet that it was exactly what she and her children needed. Nothing would ever bring back what they’d lost but she hoped the small yet intriguing ghost town would give them a place to heal without the glare of attention her husband’s death and then the recent lottery win brought upon them. It didn’t take long after their arrival to learn their new home posed a variety of challenges. Though each of the buildings had been updated with modern conveniences such as electricity and plumbing there was still much to be done. But during their explorations of the old ghost town they discovered more than what needed to be repaired and renovated. Mae, the town’s founder, arrived in the country that she made her home with a trail of secrets following her. Secrets she brought with her to the town she aptly named Mae’s Second Chance. Yet even as they discover answers to some of their questions, there were others that eluded them. And just as often when they found one piece of the puzzle that Mae left behind, another one presented itself adding to the mystery of who Mae really was…and why she spent her life hiding. Mae’s Hope continues the story of the Engstrom family as they struggle to find their way through a tragedy and at the same time come to terms with the impact of a sudden and unforeseen financial windfall. How do they celebrate one even as they grieve for the other? If you enjoy women’s fiction, stories about family, their struggles and perseverance, Mae’s Second Chance may be the series for you. Mae’s Second Chance series Home to the Valley – Book One Treasures Found – Book Two Valley Secrets – Book Three Mae’s Hope – Book Four Sisters of the Heart – Book Five Castle in the Beyond – Book Six 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 fiction set in an imaginary ghost town in need of tender loving care.
Will the contents of dozens of old trunks filled with century’s old and fragile dresses, antique books and journals, and an even older jeweled sword, provide the answers to any of Mae’s well-guarded secrets? Sisters of the Heart is the fifth book in the ongoing story of the Engstrom family in the Mae’s Second Chance series. In the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance, where centuries old secrets remain hidden and the surrounding hills continue to guard another woman’s treasures, Julie Engstrom brings her family in search of a place that can replace what they had to leave behind. Little do they know that they are not the first to come to this valley looking for a second chance and seeking a place to call home. But their recent discovery of hidden treasures in one of the earliest buildings in the old ghost town provides unexpected clues. It doesn’t take long to find out that their discovery of the antique dresses and books and the well-used ancient sword could lead them closer to more information about the individuals who travelled to the valley with Mae when she ran from all she knew…and all she loved. But it tells them little about the woman herself. Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small and deserted ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. Something inside of her knew the moment she saw pictures of the small single street town advertised for sale on the internet that it was exactly what she and her children needed at this moment in their lives. Nothing would ever bring back what they’d lost but she hoped the small yet intriguing ghost town would give them a place to heal without the glare of attention her husband’s death and the recent lottery win brought upon them. Yet despite the time that has passed since losing their father, Julie knows her children continue to struggle. She turns for help from an unlikely individual, unaware that he has secrets of his own. Sisters of the Heart continues the story of the Engstrom family as they struggle to find their way through a tragedy and at the same time come to terms with the impact of a sudden and unforeseen financial windfall. How do they celebrate one even as they grieve for the other? Mae’s Second Chance celebrates older heroes and heroines, second chances all around, entangled family relationships, life-long friendships, and characters who weave their way into your heart. If you enjoy women’s fiction, mysteries with a touch of history, Mae’s Second Chance may be the series for you. Sisters of the Heart is the fifth book in Mae’s Second Chance series. Mae’s Second Chance series Home to the Valley – Book One Treasures Found – Book Two Valley Secrets – Book Three Mae’s Hope – Book Four Sisters of the Heart – Book Five Castle in the Beyond – Book Six Perfect for Fans of: Emotional and heartwarming Women’s Fiction Charming small town living. Light-hearted southern fiction. Feels like family and home stories.
In the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance, where centuries old secrets remain hidden and the surrounding hills continue to guard another woman’s treasures, Julie Engstrom brings her family in search of a place that can become what they had to leave behind…little do they know that they are not the first to come to this valley seeking a place to call home. Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. Something deep inside her knew the moment she saw pictures of the small single street town that was advertised for sale on the internet that it was exactly what she and her children needed. Nothing would ever bring back what they’d lost but she hoped the small yet intriguing ghost town would give them a place to heal without the glare of attention that her recent lottery win had brought upon them. The recent arrival of Barrett O’Donnell has been an adjustment to everyone in Mae’s Second Chance and no one more so than Barrett himself. But Joshua Engstrom, Julie’s middle child, is having no such problems. And when Barrett offers to accompany him on his explorations of the surrounding hills whenever he wants…Joshua takes immediate advantage of his offer. Then…there is another visitor…one who is unexpected but always welcomed by Julie and her children. But this time he brings with him reminders of what is never far from their minds…and always in their hearts. Castle in the Beyond continues the story of the Engstrom family as they struggle to find their way through a tragedy and at the same time come to terms with the impact of a sudden and unforeseen financial windfall. How do they celebrate one even as they grieve for the other? Castle in the Beyond is the sixth book in Mae’s Second Chance series. Also available are Home to the Valley, Treasures Found, Valley Secrets, Mae’s Hope, and Sisters of the Heart.
Caleb and Jed return from their mission that took them to the other side of the globe, but not everything is the same as it was before they left. Anderson and Danny’s new project brings another unexpected visitor to the Mae’s hidden valley. And Barrett is once again following Joshua up the same hill the two of them climbed during their many long hikes in search of the castle, but this time it’s not quite the same and for a completely different reason. Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. Something deep inside her knew the moment she saw pictures of the small single street town that was advertised for sale on the internet that it was exactly what she and her children needed. Nothing would ever bring back what they’d lost but she hoped the small yet intriguing ghost town would give them a place to heal without the glare of attention that her recent lottery win had brought upon them. It also gave them a mystery to solve after they discovered all the old books in one of the attics and more in an old trunk hidden away for hundreds of years...dozens of old journals and diaries written by Mae and her granddaughter. Will they shed light on Mae's secrets and her true identity? Visit the Engstrom family in the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance, where centuries old secrets remain hidden and forgotten, and the breathtaking hills surrounding the town continue to guard another woman’s treasures. Julie Engstrom brought her family to Mae’s Second Chance in search of a place that can become what they had to leave behind. Little do they know that they are not the first to come to this valley in search of a place to call home. What Once Was Yours continues the story of the Engstrom family as they struggle to find their way through a tragedy and at the same time come to terms with the impact of a sudden and unforeseen financial windfall. How do they celebrate one even as they grieve for the other? What Once Was Yours is the seventh book in Mae’s Second Chance series. Also available are Home to the Valley, Treasures Found, Valley Secrets, Mae’s Hope, Sisters of the Heart, and Castle in the Beyond.