My Books

Yorkshire Lass

American Jessica Montgomery arrives in WW I England to be greeted with the horrible news that local vagrants and homeless folk are being found murdered. With a killer skulking through the North Yorkshire Dales, she and Grandmother Morag McDonald fear for the safety of the orphans living at Hope Orphanage. With the help of local Dr. Garth Samuels, they do all they can to protect them. Is it a deranged individual who is the harbinger of death or could it be something far more sinister? As they search for answers to end the horror, Jess learns who she can and cannot trust, but it may be too late when she finds her own life in danger.

FAITH IN THE PARKS SERIES

Dedication to Love

Sent by her editor-in-chief to cover the story of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s dedication of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Jillian Spencer is caught in the local Tuckaseegee River flood. Fortunate for her, Park Ranger Cameron Murphy is close by and rescues her. Jillian is determined to be a topnotch newspaper reporter in the 1940’s man’s world, and not even a flood will stop her. Cameron is more than willing to help with her newspaper article, but as her dark eyes and determination pierce right to his soul, dare he hope she’ll turn her tender heart toward him?

Mountain of Peril, Faith in the Parks Book 1

When Molly Walker graduated from college, she was thrilled to be hired on as a ranger at Deep Creek Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She arrived ready to begin her career and to enjoy all the aspects of her new job, but the one thing she hadn’t counted on was the local poachers and their illegal shenanigans. Molly and fellow ranger Jake Stuart try to put a stop to the escalating poaching problem while protecting the animals. In the meantime, Molly finds that the handsome ranger, who is also a local, is a great partner to have on her side. She also finds that she’s losing her heart to him when she’d planned to stay focused on her career. Can she give her heart and have a career? She and Jake find themselves in a battle against a group of men with a hidden agenda far more sinister than poaching. Can they be stopped before Molly’s life is snuffed out?

Death Goes to School, Sequel to Mountain of Peril

One teacher’s missing.

Another’s found dead.

Jenny Mitchell and her fellow teachers used to enjoy hiking the trails at Deep Creek, but now they’re terrified to go back. Jenny’s best friend since childhood vanished without a trace, and Jenny’s life changed forever. Not even her faith comforts her now. Ranger Flint Stockman’s niece, Cassie, is in Jenny Mitchell’s first grade class. Not only does Flint find himself in the middle of a murder investigation, but he finds himself falling for Cassie’s teacher. That wasn’t in his plans, but neither are the bodies the rangers discover as the investigation continues. With one teacher missing and one dead, could Jenny be next?

Canyon of Death, Faith in the Parks Book 2

When Kate Fleming arrives at the Grand Canyon National Park, she’s anxious to begin her new job as park service liaison to an archeological team. However, artifacts begin to disappear and the lead archeologist is found murdered. Kate soon receives a deadly warning as well, so archeologist Ethan Wagner steps in to safeguard her. Although Kate finds herself captivated by her ruggedly handsome protector, she already lost love once and refuses to surrender to those feelings again. After a second murder occurs, park police are determined to locate the killer, but it may be too late when Kate finds herself in the crosshairs.

A Beacon of Love

It’s 1928 during Prohibition and rum-runners from Chicago are using the sleepy North Carolina town of Buxton to further their criminal enterprise. Librarian Ava Sinclair finds her life in danger and her older brother, Sheriff Martin Sinclair, takes steps to protect her. When handsome and mysterious new man in town, Mike Kelly, gets involved, can he safeguard her before the criminals spirit her away for good?

Ocean of Fear, Faith in the Parks Book 3

National Park biologist, Ruth Campbell, discovers a body on the beach near Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Along with Park Policeman, Gage Hampton, they become embroiled in the search for a dangerous killer as well as become involved in a treasure hunt for La Cruz de San Mateo, a five-hundred-year-old gold and ruby cross. Can they find the treasure before the killer does? Or will he silence them and sail away with the treasure too?

Battlefield of Deceit, Faith in the Parks Book 4

A diary on loan to the museum.

An old Civil War house on the edge of the battlefield.

Could these two things be connected?

Gettysburg National Military Park historian, Chloe Rogers, begins her research into both: to prepare for a donor event and to discover if it can be restored for public viewing. Chloe and her fellow historian, Clifford Weston, discover a virtual Pandora’s box in the cellar beneath the house revealing more questions than answers. Park policeman, Blake Hunter, becomes embroiled in the old house mystery but gives Chloe cause for concern when her widowed heart responds to his attentions. She’s simply not ready to move on. Is she? When unwelcome things begin to occur, they realize they have to discover who’s behind them and soon. Will Chloe find the answers in a packet of old letters discovered in the cellar? Then there are the unexplained footsteps….

Anthologies, Short Stories and Collections

The Peaceful Valley Wounded Soldiers Anthology

Welcome to Peaceful Valley Rehab Center where wounded soldiers come to rehabilitate. Dr. Alex Hunter, a disabled veteran himself, returns home after years away serving in the military. Turning his family inheritance into a rehabilitation center, he gives these war-weary men and women the help they need to heal. Along the way, not only does Alex find love, but love comes calling for others too. This faith-filled short story series will keep you turning pages to find out what happens next.

The Peaceful Valley Wounded Soldier Short Stories

The Soldier’s Heart, Wounded Soldier Book 1

Alex Hunter was back. The news didn’t make Beth Hayes happy at all. He’d left her high and dry twenty years ago to join the Army, and she’d been too angry to find out why. All she knew was the plans they’d made together for the future were ruined. Now twenty years later he was back with plans for his grandparents’ ranch. What was he doing out there? Why had he come back? Beth soon found that the skinny teenage boy had grown into a strong, handsome man with a new purpose for his life. A purpose that came straight from his heart. Perhaps the Army had been good for Alex. He’d seen hard things as a soldier and come out strong. Those gray eyes now gazed at her with a promise. A promise that included her.

The Soldier’s Hope, Wounded Soldier Book 2

Sam Reilly’s ice blue eyes were far too un-nerving and held something in their depths Jeannie Mason had never seen before. The cowboy had only been at Peaceful Valley ranch for a few months working with the wounded vets, teaching riding lessons and building their confidence. When Jeannie comes to the ranch to fill in for the owners while they escape on their honeymoon, she soon finds the relationship she’s been in for a while, although steady, is dull as dishwater. Is it possible a relationship can hold more? Can a man make her feel special? Something in Sam’s gaze indicates it might be possible. But who does Jeannie think she is to think she could ever have that? And who is Sam Reilly? Why is he at Peaceful Valley? What brought the handsome cowboy here?

The Soldier’s Healing, Wounded Soldier Book 3

Chef Joy Baker is eager to prepare Christmas for the wounded veterans and their families at Peaceful Valley Rehab Center, and baking cookies and stringing popcorn and cranberries are part of the program. Joy is soon captivated by an adorable little girl who wanders into her kitchen. When troubled veteran, Eli Cooper, the child’s father, attempts to keep Joy at arm’s length, can she help him heal? A homeless man living on the street stirs Joy’s compassion, so she enlists Eli and Kandi’s help, and before long the threesome team up to bring him Christmas cheer that will last far past the New Year.

The Soldier’s Help, Wounded Soldier Book 4

War-torn and battered, Tess Cochran arrives at Peaceful Valley Rehab Center ready to shut herself away from everyone so she can heal in solitude. Physically Tess is healing nicely, but she’s unable to let go of the pain she carries so close to her heart. She doesn’t want to talk about it to anyone. Not even handsome and charming Will MacGregor who tries to put her at ease. What’s his story and why is he even at Peaceful Valley? Surely, he’s not a wounded vet. Tess struggles to reconcile the relationship she once had with God and her belief that He’s now ruined her life. How can she ever move forward? How can she ever find peace? Can Will help her place her burden in God’s hands? Or will she refuse to let it go?

The Soldier’s Harvest, Wounded Soldier Book 5

Lydia Baker arrives at Peaceful Valley Rehab Center ready to surprise her sister, Joy, but her plan goes awry when Matt Stuart ruins the surprise. The two get off to a rocky start, but when the truth comes out as to why Lydia has really come to town, Matt offers his assistance. Lydia realizes the handsome veteran has talents that may come in handy, and it might be a good idea to take him up on his offer. Matt, a wounded war veteran, has his own personal battles to fight, and not letting this gorgeous woman too close is one of them.

Hearts of the Manhattan Project

The Secretary, Book One

Julie Turner, secretary at Atomic City in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, isn’t prepared for what follows when she runs headfirst into US Army Maj. Eric Harmon. Literally. Determined not to let this man get too close, she goes about her job and keeps her nose in her own business. That’s what everybody does at Oak Ridge: nobody asks questions. The war effort depends on secrecy, and as a patriot, Julie will do her part. However, the handsome major seems to always be around every corner. With no idea what he’s doing at Oak Ridge, and the inability to ask, Julie soon realizes Major Harmon has interest in more than just his job. With a broken heart from the past, she’s resolved to shore up her heart, but will it be enough to keep her from getting hurt again?

The Nurse, Book Two

When her boss leaves unexpectedly for Washington, D.C., nurse Dottie Page is forced to work with his handsome replacement, Dr. Jake Alderman, who makes her heart beat a little faster. Dottie was taught from day one in nursing school that a relationship with a doctor was strictly taboo. When he casts his gorgeous grays gaze in her direction, it only makes it that much harder to ignore him. When a rash of patients show up with symptoms they’ve never seen before, they have no idea how to treat them. Then when one dies the day they discover the culprit, they find it’s too little too late. Can they still help the others? Or is it too late for them too?

The Chemist, Book Three

Judy Noland, the newest chemist at Atomic City, would prefer to blend in with the furniture and remain as unobtrusive as possible, but her supervisor has other ideas in mind. She’d managed to work solo until he sends her office mate, the handsome Ray Collins, also a chemist, to work on a joint project. With painful memories and a dislike of men, can Judy work with this smiling man with kind eyes? Is he as genuine as he seems? Or will he turn on her like every other man?

Secrets Series

Discovering Elena: My Mother’s Secret

A little wooden chest

A tiny baby’s hat, old faded photos and a half of a metal medallion.

When Kate Cigler’s grandmother dies and leaves her the family bakery, her two great-aunts hand her a small wooden chest and an address in Wyoming. “Go, Katarina. Discover your mother’s past secrets.”

Kate is stunned. Her mother had been a quiet baker in small-town Ohio—or so she believed. Why had she never spoken of Wyoming, the military men in the faded photos, or the broken medallion hidden away for years?

Determined to uncover the truth, Kate flys west, where answers await at Scott Ranch—and so does Gabe Flanagan, the man from the plane who instantly recognizes her. Seeing Kate, Gabe finally understands why she seemed so familiar: she is tied to a past neither of them can escape.

Redeeming Brodie: My Father’s Secret

A sheriff is dead.

The murderer’s gun lays by his side.

In 1945, U.S. Army Captain Brodie Sawyer returns home from war and is deputized by Sheriff Baker. While searching for Brodie’s younger brother and two robbery suspects, a deadly shootout leaves the sheriff dead—and Brodie accused of murder. Though unexpectedly released, he moves his family west to escape the shadow of that night.

Now, in 1970, Brodie’s daughter, Skylar Simpson, is given an old newspaper clipping making her aware of that awful night. Determined to clear her father’s name, she secretly travels to East Tennessee to uncover the truth.

When Matt Scott, the man she loves, realizes she’s gone—and in danger—he follows. Together, they discover Skylar is being hunted by someone willing to kill to keep 1945 buried forever.

Standalone Books

Courage on the Run

Innkeeper Casey Hartman welcomes guest Will Kerns to Belmont Inn, her generational family home, but when she witnesses a murder, Will flashes his DEA badge and takes her on the run. His real mission is to seize a drug operation in the historical town of Belmont, but can he do that and prevent the killer from finding Casey?

Parade of Hearts

Bakery owner Hannah Overman isn’t prepared when she starts receiving threats after her Christmas parade committee meeting. Handsome Army Capt. Caleb Ryan is determined to discover who’s making the threats and put a stop to them before they escalate into something dangerous for Hannah. Can Caleb determine what’s going on and who’s connected to the threats? Or will it be enough to stop the one person determined to take Hannah out?

Free Historical Book

Sign up for my monthly newsletter and stay up to date on book releases, book sales and news. Plus there are contests, recipes and more! You’ll receive my free book The Chemist as a download. See my *Privacy Policy.

Subscribe

* indicates required

Author will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates to you. I will not share your information with other parties. Please let me know all the ways you would like to hear from me:

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from me, or by contacting me at carol.nemeth.cn@gmail.com. I will treat your information with respect. For more information about my privacy practices please visit my website. By clicking below, you agree that I may process your information in accordance with these terms.

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp’s privacy practices.

* Privacy Policy: I only collect your email address to send you my monthly newsletter and only occasional emails to announce a book release or other pertinent information but only rarely. I try to put as much into the monthly newsletter as possible to prevent extra mailings. I will not share your information with anyone else and will do everything in my power to protect it. Thank you for subscribing and for your trust.