Beginning her new life in a small Oregon town, high school English teacher Jessica tries desperately to hide the details of her past. Yet two individuals remain determined to discover the painful truth: the jealous woman who is Jessica's immediate superior, and Kyle Buchanan, a handsome, compassionate paramedic and dreamer. Will Jessica's past destroy her future? Or can she find a deeper peace that will end her need to keep Secrets? Readers will find out in this bestselling former Palisades release, now the first book of the new Glenbrooke series by bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn. Jessica ran from her past...but can she hide from love? Jessica Morgan wants desperately to forget the past and begin a new life. She chooses a small, peaceful town tucked away in Oregon ’s Willamette Valley as the place to start over—Glenbrooke. Once there, Jessica conceals her identity from the intriguing personalities she meets—including the compassionate paramedic who desires to protect her and the jealous woman who wants nothing more than to destroy her. Will Jessica’s deceit ruin all hope for the future? Or will she find a deeper peace that allows her to stop hiding the truth from those who love her most of all? In this new release of the heartwarming bestseller Secrets, now Book One in the Glenbrooke series, Robin Jones Gunn reintroduces the fascinating characters who have captured the imaginations of readers across the country. Revel once again in the lives and loves of the people of Glenbrooke in this compelling tale of romance and spiritual truth.
Teri leaves Glenbrooke thinking her visit to see her sister on Maui is going to be her chance to reconnect with the Marine biologist she met last summer. She's surprised to run into an old high school love interest from Escondido. And who is this clumsy, endearing guy from Australia who keeps showing up? Three men want her attention. What a vacation this is turning out to be! Only one of them makes it clear that he's got what it takes to win her heart. How does Teri know? The answer comes to her in whispers. Come to Glenbrooke - a quiet place where souls are refreshed.
Lauren is tending a broken heart and striving to finish her collegedegree when she connects with a man who goes by the initials K.C. In asweet, old-fashioned manner their emails become a source of mutualencouragement. An invitation to join some of the women of Glenbrooke on a lavishgetaway provides Lauren with an unexpected choice. She can meet K.C.face to face or she can say nothing and let her life continue as it is. Discover what happens when she listens to the voice that echoes in her heart.
Alissa has landed her dream job in Pasadena and is ready to put down roots in her cute new apartment. Enter Brad, the neighbor who thinks she should join in on their Beatnik Bongo nights. An unconventional road trip to the enchanting town of Glenbrooke leaves Alissa longing for the kind of friendships she enjoyed as a teen when she first met Christy and Todd at Newport Beach. Will Brad become more than just a friend? Come to Glenbrooke -- a quiet place where souls are refreshed.
After five years as a flight attendant, Shelly returns to her childhood home and is flooded with memories of Jonathan, her first and only love. She finally sees how much she gave up when she decided to chase her dreams. A trip to Europe unexpectedly reunites her with Jonathan but it's clear that he's moved on. Find out what happens when lost love is allowed to be rekindled in gentle and unspoken ways. Come to Glenbrooke - a quiet place where souls are refreshed.
Meredith's job takes her to Glenbrooke where she meets the only man who has ever made her heart leap: Jacob Wilde. Trouble is, after their first few encounters, his heart doesn't seem to be leaping toward hers. When Jacob approaches a large publishing house with a series of books he's written he discovers that Meredith, the acquisitions editor, is the woman he needs to impress. And Meredith is more than willing to let him work at it. Find out what happens when Jacob sees Meri in a different light and suddenly is the one who is starstruck. Come to Glenbrooke - a quite place where souls are refreshed.
After years of pouring herself out for others, Leah is on the receiving end and she doesn't know what to do with the blessings. She has her own cottage in Glenbrooke, wonderful friends, a great job at the hospital and now an unexpected inheritance. When Seth, the new guy in town, wants to give Leah lots of attention, she's not the only one who questions his motives. Only by turning her affections in a new direction will Leah be able to hear the true song of this springtime of her life. Enjoy the pathway through the woodlands with Leah and watch love blossom. Come to Glenbrooke -- a quiet place where souls are refreshed.
Snuggle into an overstuffed chair, sip your favorite tea, and journey to Glenbrooke ... "a quiet place where souls are refreshed." Written from a tender heart, Robin Jones Gunn transports you to an elegant place of respite, comfort, and serenity - a place you'll never want to leave! Lavishly illustrated by Susan Mink Colclough, look forward to a joyful experience that captures the essence of a peaceful place.
Genevieve's dream is coming true. The Wildflowers Cafe goes up for sale and Genevieve knows she can make it into something special. The unexpected happens and Genevieve is ready to give up on dreams and on love. That's when a small circle of tender-hearted Glenbrooke women rally around her and dare her to dream again. With the dreaming comes the biggest surprise of all. Genevieve realizes she is giddily in love with the last man she expected could make her feel this way. Come to Glenbrooke -- a quiet place where souls are refreshed.