Harbor View, the Colorado Frontier, and the California Shore

Hello dear friends…from our corner of the world—

    The King Tides are rolling in along the California coast right now, and they are something else — wild, a little chaotic, and absolutely breathtaking. We've been sneaking down to watch them from a safe distance between deadlines, standing there like the sea is putting on a show just for us. 

    If you ever get the chance to witness King Tides up close, go (but keep a respectful distance from the water). You won't regret it.

Caleb Marlowe Westerns!

  The full Caleb Marlowe Western series is now available on our website — all three books AND the Complete Trilogy Collection, ready to read together the way we always intended.

If you've been waiting to dive in, this is your moment.

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✦ Special Sneak Peek ✦

Chapter One of Second Street

    We're thrilled to give you an early look at Second Street, the second book in our Harbor View cozy fantasy series. Starting with this newsletter, we'll be sharing a new chapter with you with each newsletter — all the way up to the official release. Think of it as our way of saying thank you for being the readers who make this work matter.

     We hope Harbor View feels like a place you can settle into — full of warmth, a little mystery, and maybe one or two surprises you won't see coming.

CHAPTER ONE - SNEAK PEEK

2025 is a Year of Milestones

Jim and I are celebrating 45 years of marriage.

Yesterday, I (Nikoo) turned 65.

Thirty years ago, our first book, The Thistle and the Rose, was published.

And this year, we’ll become grandparents again—twice!

Amidst these celebrations, there's also the reality that my cancer is on the move again. Milestones come in all varieties.

When I started this second line of treatment, my oncologist mentioned its expected effectiveness was around seven months. Well, my body must have been listening, because it’s time for a change. I’m still undergoing tests and considering the next course of treatment. But right now, Jim and I are focused on all the good things that surround us.

I want to share part of a message I wrote for World Cancer Day on our cancer blog:

“We don’t all have the same battles, but we all have the power to make a difference. Be kind. Help a neighbor. Support research. Lift someone up. Small acts ripple into something greater. For those wondering how to help: fund research, show up for a friend, spread compassion. Because hope isn’t just a word—it’s action.”

On the writing front (my anchor during stressful times), we’re making great strides with Harbor View, our cozy fantasy series. Set in a charming New England town, it features an eclectic cast of characters, two ghosts, and a murder mystery. We’re on track to complete the first book by March—and stay tuned, as we’ve already outlined five books in the series!

If you enjoy our books, please help spread the word—tell a friend, a neighbor, or your local library. Visiting our bookstore and supporting our work means the world to us. We appreciate you every day.