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About Michele Gilcrest
Michele's biggest inspiration is faith and family. She has always been an avid reader of women's fiction. She's known for spending hours in the bookstore with a hot cup of coffee. There's nothing like reading a good book that takes you on an adventure.
When she's not writing, she spends quality time with her husband and her little Yorkie, Charlie.
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Hosting Christmas at the cottage this year sounded like the perfect plan…
At least that's what everyone thought.
Helen couldn't be more pleased to see her daughters, their husbands, and the kids gathered together. The Matthews have always been big on family. This year, with her grandson's arrival, and her daughter, Payton, settled in a new marriage, it was the perfect time to start a new holiday tradition!
The chatter around the Christmas dinner table is usually merry and bright. So, what could possibly go wrong?
In the fourth book of The Pelican Beach Series, a family secret is sure to turn things upside down just in time for the holidays.
It all starts when one individual becomes very curious about a family secret. Will the curiosity spiral out of control and ruin Christmas for the Matthews?
All Helen can think about is trimming the tree, gingerbread houses, and listening to her favorite holiday songs.
Will her visions of the perfect Christmas backfire? More importantly, will some of their deepest family secrets be revealed?
Follow the series in order:
Book 1- The Inn at Pelican Beach
Book 2- Sunsets at Pelican Beach
Book 3- A Pelican Beach Affair
Book 4- Christmas at Pelican Beach
Book 5- Sunrise At Pelican Beach
She’s recently divorced. He’s a widower. Will a chance encounter lead to true love?
If you like sweet romance about second chances then you’ll love The Inn At Pelican Beach!
At the Inn, life is filled with the unexpected.
Payton is left to pick up the pieces after her divorce is finalized. Seeking a fresh start, she returns to her home town in Pelican Beach.
Determined to move on with her life, she finds herself caught up in the family business at The Inn. It may not be her passion, but anything is better than what her broken marriage had to offer.
Payton doesn't wallow in her sorrows long before her opportunity at a second chance shows up. Is there room in her heart to love again? She’ll soon find out!
In this first book of the Pelican Beach series, passion, renewed strength, and even a little sibling rivalry are just a few of the emotions that come to mind.
Visit The Inn and walk hand in hand with Payton as she heals and seeks to restore true love.
Get your copy of this clean romantic beach read today!
Follow the series in order:
Book 1- The Inn At Pelican Beach
Book 2- Sunsets At Pelican Beach
Book 3- A Pelican Beach Affair
Book 4- Christmas At Pelican Beach
Book 5- Sunrise At Pelican Beach
She’s recently divorced. He’s a widower. Will a chance encounter lead to true love?
If you like sweet romance about second chances then you’ll love The Inn At Pelican Beach!
At the Inn, life is filled with the unexpected.
Payton is left to pick up the pieces after her divorce is finalized. Seeking a fresh start, she returns to her home town in Pelican Beach.
Determined to move on with her life, she finds herself caught up in the family business at The Inn. It may not be her passion, but anything is better than what her broken marriage had to offer.
Payton doesn't wallow in her sorrows long before her opportunity at a second chance shows up. Is there room in her heart to love again? She’ll soon find out!
In this first book of the Pelican Beach series, passion, renewed strength, and even a little sibling rivalry are just a few of the emotions that come to mind.
Visit The Inn and walk hand in hand with Payton as she heals and seeks to restore true love.
Get your copy of this clean romantic beach read today!
Follow the series in order:
Book 1- The Inn At Pelican Beach
Book 2- Sunsets At Pelican Beach
Book 3- A Pelican Beach Affair
Book 4- Christmas At Pelican Beach
Book 5- Sunrise At Pelican Beach
In the third installment of the Pelican Beach series, Payton and Cole are back, and they're ready to commence their union. It sounds easy enough, but will life circumstances keep them apart?
The theme of new beginnings continues as Rebecca and Ethan prepare to welcome their firstborn. However, these two have a lot more to figure out besides navigating parenthood. With the clock winding down before the baby's arrival, will they decide to make things official by getting married?
Lastly, we can't forget about Cole's mother, Alice. She spent many years looking after the family. She's been the perfect grandmother, and supportive when Cole needed her most. But it's been a long time since she's had someone to call her own. Will she continue her life's journey as a single woman? Or perhaps find herself in the middle of a love triangle?
The Matthews are back, and they're sure to take you on a journey. You might find yourself crying, laughing, or ready to give a character a piece of your mind. Either way, pull up a beach chair and get ready to be entangled in A Pelican Beach Affair.
Follow the series in order:
Book 1- The Inn at Pelican Beach
Book 2- Sunsets at Pelican Beach
Book 3- A Pelican Beach Affair
Book 4- Christmas at Pelican Beach
Book 5- Sunrise At Pelican Beach
In her latter years, she's feisty, a free spirit, and rebukes the idea of playing by the rules…
He's attracted to her fiery personality but hesitant to reveal his true feelings. He's younger, a traveling business owner, and until now only made time for work.
Will Jolene’s admirer captivate her heart and spark a flame of love? If he does, will she even notice or will her desire to return to her hometown cloud her vision and cause her to miss out on love?
If Jolene's life wasn't filled with enough drama, then there's Payton. Payton is happily married, a mother to a lovely step-daughter with twins on the way, and the owner of a thriving photography shop. At forty-three years of age, she's accomplished more than she could ever dream of. But, even with all the bliss, there's still an unresolved matter that keeps lingering in the back of her mind. It's a letter she received from her ex-husband's fiancé. When the letter arrived, Payton was determined that it belonged in the trash and out of her life. But why was she struggling to forget the letter inquiring about her ex-husbands past? Does Payton secretly believe she can spare this woman from marrying a cheater and liar?
As always Payton's sisters will advise and offer support, but what will her husband, Cole, think if she decides to get involved?
In book five, the Matthews are back with more drama and more sweet love. Pack your bags with this clean romance and get ready for another trip to Pelican Beach!
Follow the series in order:
Book 1- The Inn At Pelican Beach
Book 2- Sunsets At Pelican Beach
Book 3- A Pelican Beach Affair
Book 4- Christmas At Pelican Beach
Book 5- Sunrise At Pelican Beach
**Follow this women's fiction series in order**
The Inn At Pelican Beach
Sunsets At Pelican Beach
A Pelican Beach Affair
Christmas At Pelican Beach
Sunrise At Pelican Beach
She's single, out of a job, and has a week to decide what to do with her life.
Clara’s boss, Joan Russell, was a wealthy owner of a beachfront mansion, who recently passed away. Joan’s estranged family members have stepped in, eager to collect their inheritance and dismiss Clara of her duties.
Clara dedicated the last ten years of her life to serving Mrs. Russell as her housekeeper and dear friend. Her services are terminated, and it's now time for her to start life over again. As she prepares to move out of her living quarters, there are many thoughts racing through her mind. What will she do with her career? Where will she live? Clara knew she would have to face these questions eventually, but she didn’t expect her time with Mrs. Russell to come to such an abrupt end.
With the clock winding down, will Clara find a job and make a new life for herself on Solomons Island? Will she ever settle down and meet the man of her dreams? Or will Clara have to do the unthinkable and return home to a family who barely cares for her existence?
Embark on a journey of trials, triumph, and sweet romance. Pick up your copy today!
A handsome military leader caught off guard by love. A beautiful teacher who steals his heart...
It hurt to the core...But now it was time to put that behind him.
Who needs love anyway? At least that’s what he was going with for now. The military was Shane’s priority. He had a vision of traveling the world while serving our country. Would he ever make room in his heart for anyone else? If he didn’t no one could blame him. Opening his heart to what was supposed to be his forever love was the worse mistake he ever made. Lesson learned. It was time to play it safe and move on.
But what would he do if God revealed different plans for his life?
You’ll love this contemporary Christian, friends-to-lovers romance. When you least expect it love may come knocking at your door.
Get your copy today!
What if you were engaged to be married to someone who doesn’t remember who you are?
Melissa is engaged to become a military wife. However something terrible alters her course.
Her fiancé is supportive but will soon be ordered to his new assignment. Will her memory loss or his orders stand in the way of their love?
Book two makes its debut with the beloved Shane Cortland and his wife to be Melissa Stevens. They’ve already proven that true love is worth the wait. Now they’re faced with new challenges that stretch far beyond the distance between them. Will the memory loss from her accident stand in the way of their love? Will Melissa ever gain the courage to move forward in her relationship after enduring such hardship? We watched these two characters blossom from friends to lovers. But do they have what it takes to trust God and withstand the ultimate test?
A handsome military leader caught off guard by love. A beautiful teacher who steals his heart...
It hurt to the core...But now it was time to put that behind him.
Who needs love anyway? At least that’s what he was going with for now. The military was Shane’s priority. He had a vision of traveling the world while serving our country. Would he ever make room in his heart for anyone else? If he didn’t no one could blame him. Opening his heart to what was supposed to be his forever love was the worse mistake he ever made. Lesson learned. It was time to play it safe and move on.
But what would he do if God revealed different plans for his life?
You’ll love this contemporary Christian, friends-to-lovers romance. When you least expect it love may come knocking at your door.
Get your copy today!