Amy Schisler – författare

Baltimore City Police Detective, Abe Lankton, assumes he'll be helping his cousin solve a minor problem when she calls and asks him to fly west. When he learns that he's been called out there to aid in capturing an elusive stalker, his first instinct is go straight back to Maryland. However, when he meets the alluring victim, Summer Cooper, all bets are off. With his future, and his own life, in jeopardy, Lank must choose between going back to the life he knows in America's Charm City or staying out west to help Summer, but Lank's not sure that Summer is all that she claims to be or that the stalker even exists. One thing he knows for sure, Summer is guilty... of stealing his heart.

When Alex O Donnell's world falls apart, she finds it hard to imagine that a door to a new world will open.  Leaving everything she knows behind, Alex moves from her Baltimore apartment to a villa in Italy where she discovers the inherited vineyard she never knew existed and a life of possibilities beyond her hopes and dreams.   Arriving at the villa, Alex is taken aback by the animosity and scorn of the vineyard's co-owner, Nicolas Giordano.  Resentful of Alex's sudden appearance, Nicolas struggles to maintain his control over his business and his feelings for his new partner. The discovery of a journal from World War II becomes the tie that binds Alex and Nicolas as they work to secure their future while putting together the pieces of a puzzle from the past.  Unlock the hidden secrets among the Whispering Vines.Whispering Vines was the recipient of a 2017 Illumination Award as one of the best Christian romance novels of 2016 and the LYRA Award for Best Romance of 2016.

Melissa Grant has escaped the clutches of death, not once, not twice, but three times. While she considers this to be divine intervention, her assailant is sure that her luck will run out, and the authorities are suspicious that Melissa isn't as innocent as she seems. Implicated in the murders of two of her closest friends, and running from both a hit man and the law, Melissa does what is thought to be impossible in the 21st Century – she disappears.  Julie Lawson has no family, no friends, and no past. She spends her days photographing the country and her nights tossing and turning as nightmares plague her sleep. While passing through the town of St. Brendan, on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Julie finds some things she hasn't had in a very long time – a home, friends, and love. For the first time in two years, Julie can see her future, but she can attain it only by surviving a predator from her past.  Eric West has a past of his own that he is trying to forget. His return to his hometown keeps his demons away until he meets Julie, and she stirs up emotions in him that he hasn't felt in a long time. As he slowly begins to let go of this past, Eric tries to break down the walls that Julie has so tightly built around herself. Gaining her trust one small act at a time, and hiring the best investigator in DC to dig for answers, Eric opens the Pandora's Box to Julie's past which threatens all of their futures. Winner of the 2016 Illumination Bronze Award as one of the top three eBooks of 2015.

Promises are like castles made of sand...Kayla believed Zach was the man to repair her heart and her family. Zach believed Kayla was the woman to repair his soul. But Zach's secrets are too big, his guilt too heavy, for him to keep his promises. He needs to get out now before he causes Kayla more heartache than the young widow has already endured. There's nothing like a crisis to bring two people together, and suddenly, the idyllic island off the Mid-Atlantic coast has those in spades. A serial killer has found his way into paradise, bringing Zach's former life close to home, and Kayla is facing a health scare that is every woman's worse nightmare. Will the tragedies they face pull them apart or bring them closer to fulfilling their promises to each other?

As a child, all Courtney ever wanted was to own Riverview Terrace. As an adult, that was the farthest thing from her mind. Following a near-fatal accident and court-approved windfall, Courtney gains the funds to buy her ancestors' colonial-era house, complete with rotting beams and a collapsing roof. The legends of pirate treasure, hidden passageways, and long-concealed family secrets intrigue Courtney, but when a vandal thwarts all progress, the house is suddenly much more than she believes she can handle. River Terrace may lead Courtney to her destiny, but will the journey be on a road paved with treasure or a dead-end street that leaves her with nothing but regret?

Hope is that thing that sees through walls, breaks through barriers, and propels dreams into reality.Despite numerous struggles and tragedies, the Middleton and Kelly families live humble and faith-filled lives in the Atlantic Ocean resort town of Chincoteague Island, Virginia. The tight-knit families represent everything Nick Black hopes to have – loving parents, welcoming homes, and stable lives, but a broken heart confirms his belief that he is unworthy of everlasting happiness.Taylor Murray wants nothing more than to be one of the world-famous Chincoteague Island Saltwater Cowboys, but a long-standing tradition stands in her way and pits her against her friends and neighbors. Brought together by a sudden tragedy, Nick and Taylor must navigate the waters of death, darkness, and despair in order to discover that miracles abound, promises are fleeting, and hope is a necessity for the families on Chincoteague Island. Amy Schisler writes inspirational women's fiction for people of all ages. She has published two children's books and numerous novels, including the award-winning Picture Me, Whispering Vines, and the Chincoteague Island Trilogy. A former librarian, Amy enjoys a busy life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.The recipient of numerous national literary awards, including the Illumination Award, LYRA award, Independent Publisher Book Award, International Digital Award, and The Golden Quill Award, as well as honors from the Catholic Press Association and the Eric Hoffer Book Award, Amy's writing has been hailed "e;a verbal masterpiece of art"e; (author Alexa Jacobs) and "e;Everything you want in a book"e; (Amazon reviewer). Amy's books are available internationally, wherever books are sold, in print and eBook formats.

Amy Schisler is an award-winning novelist and a weekly blogger. Her blog posts center around her faith journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. These sixty-second meditations are taken from her posts between 2014 and 2019. They are meant to inspire, encourage, and welcome all women traveling on the road to Heaven.Amy writes inspirational women's fiction for people of all ages. She has published two children's books and numerous novels, including the award-winning Picture Me, Whispering Vines, and the Chincoteague Island Trilogy. A former librarian, Amy enjoys a busy life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.Amy has been the recipient of numerous national literary awards, including the Illumination Award, LYRA award, Independent Publisher Book Award, International Digital Award, and  The Golden Quill Award, as well as honors from the Catholic Press Association, the Eric Hoffer Book Award, and the American Book Fest Award. Amy's writing has been hailed "e;a verbal masterpiece of art"e; (author Alexa Jacobs) and "e;Everything you want in a book"e; (Amazon reviewer). Amy's books are available internationally, wherever books are sold, in print and eBook formats. Her blog may be found on her website.

Andi Nelson's dream was to go to the Naval Academy and serve her country. As an intelligence commander with SEAL Team Three, her life is what she always imagined until a lapse in intelligence leads to the death of her team and the man she loves. Plagued with survivor's guilt, Andi returns to her hometown in the Arkansas Ozarks only to discover that Buffalo Springs is as depressed and broken as she is. Wade Montgomery, a mover and shaker in New York City's world of finance, has closed his heart to the possibility of love. When he returns to Buffalo Springs to care for his ailing mother, Wade accepts the position of mayor and the task of helping the town to die gracefully. Succumbing to the pitfalls of pride, he closes his eyes to the illegal dealings within the town's government, plunging the town and Wade into a pit of lies and deceit that may destroy them both. Will restoring the town provide the purpose Andi needs to continue living? Will Andi's determination to save the town open Wade's eyes and his heart? A riveting novel with great characters, well-thought-out backstories, a budding romance, small town secrets, and deception – this book has everything you need for a gripping and enjoyable read. This is an inspiring story of hope and love, which sensitively and skillfully explores the issue of combat PTSD. We instantly like and sympathize with main character, former Navy SEAL Andi Nelson, especially because of all that she's been through and her efforts to conquer her fears. We feel for her as she returns home longing for her old, familiar community only to find it drastically changed and dying. With a sense of purpose and passion, we cheer her on as she sets out to revitalize the town. The plot thickens of course when she encounters hostility, obstacles, and danger. This is a riveting read. I love how the relationship develops between Andi and the town mayor Wade, who she essentially evolves in her presence, and how they're able to reconcile their differences, conquer their fears, and finally fall in love. The writing is expressive and the descriptions poignant, 'A piece of her died in the desert with him."e; "e;Like a canopy of Spanish moss."e; I love how the book's title is tied in with the characters on page 323: "e;You are the rain that quenches my fire."e;-Writer's Digest

You have kept the good wine until now.It was said that the award-winning Whispering Vines was "e;Written in the spirit of those time-honored books and movies of wine-growing and Italy such as A Walk in the Sun by Deborah Chief or Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes"e; (Thomas Holyday, Eastern Shore Writers Book Blog). Picking up five years after the story of Alex and Nicola, The Good Wine gives us the story of Nicola's mother, Marta, and the forbidden love of her youth. Marta Giordano spent the first half of her life on her family's struggling vineyard and the second half in the city of Florence as a wife and mother. However, between life on the vineyard and life with her husband and son, Marta lived a third life-a summer filled with secrets and romance-while staying with her aunt in Little Italy, Baltimore. Thirty-six years later, the widowed Marta returns to Little Italy older, wiser, and longing to reconnect with the man she left behind, but will their second chance lead to even more loss and heartache than it did the first time? Dominic DeAngelo made one mistake as a youth, and it cost him everything-the trust of his family and community, his education and promising future, and ultimately, the love of his life. For his entire adult life, Dominic has worked hard to prove to the world, and to himself, that he is a good man. Finally content with the life he has made, Dominic learns that he is destined to lose it all once again. Will a reunion with the only woman he has ever loved be the blessing he has long awaited or a curse on them both? "e;The Good Wine"e; written by Amy Schisler is a beautiful love story about overcoming loss, reconnecting, and finding forgiveness. When Marta comes from Italy to visit her aunt in America, she has no idea of the romantic excitement of forbidden love that awaits her. Years later, Marta returns to the place of her youth, hoping to find answers to questions left unanswered.I really enjoyed reading this story from cover to cover. The characters are engaging, and I particularly enjoyed how the book was structured to gradually reveal what happened to Marta. The story alternates between Marta's old diary entries and the present day, a clever way to incorporate Marta's past and the current timeline. I have to admit, the way the book unfolded was addicting. I finished it in record time because I was so eager to find out what had happened in the past, or what would happen to Marta next.I also really liked how the author incorporated the Christian themes of redemption and following God's plan. Although Catholicism was a pretty important aspect of the characters' lives, I don't feel the religious themes would detract from most readers' enjoyment of the story as long as they're open minded. In the same way the vineyard and Italy were a backdrop that added ambiance and grounded the characters in realism, I felt incorporating their thoughts on faith and beliefs did the same.I enjoyed being transported back to 1983 and discovering "e;Little Italy"e; alongside Marta. The cast of characters she meets are all very intriguing, especially a certain someone. I don't want to say too much and ruin the anticipation for other readers. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys stories that are similar to "e;Under the Tuscan Sun."e; The romance is clean without a lot of details, so it's appropriate for a mature audience who doesn't wish to be bombarded with eroticism.Suffice it to say, Marta is a fun protagonist to follow on her life's journey. This is a character-driven work that will leave you feeling warm and emotional. It's quite possible that I cried a few times along the way.Reviewed by Chelsy Scherba for Reader Views (12/2021)

Athens, Rome, Florence, Paris… Helena plans to see them all. Though she loves her life in the Arkansas Ozarks, her yearning for adventure cannot be contained. Passport in hand, she says goodbye to her family and small hometown and departs for the journey of a lifetime, leaving behind a piece of her heart. Raised in the big city of Houston, Dr. Joe Blake never thought he'd find happiness in a small town, but Buffalo Springs, and its beguiling librarian, have grabbed a hold of his heart in ways he never expected. Helena's sudden plans to leave town and see the world remind Joe that he swore off love years ago. Joe's resolve to avoid love is confirmed when his unstable ex-fiancé shows up in town endangering Joe's practice, his new life, and everything he holds dear. When a family tragedy brings Helena home, distrust, fear, and danger abound. Will Joe's past bring them closer or forever rip asunder the delicate cords that bind them together?

Amy Schisler "e;creates a tapestry of emotional reactions, strength, and faith from her loved ones that brought me to tears at times."e; Writer's Digest on Island of Promise Christy McLane and her child prodigy sister, Molly, are alone in the world. Alone, until they arrive on the island of Chincoteague, Virginia. Like the famous ponies that roam the area, Christy and Molly flee to the island to take refuge after a tragedy leaves them marooned and unanchored. To stay afloat, Christy will need to make unforeseen sacrifices as she navigates the waters of life.  Against the beautiful backdrop of the Virginia shoreline, caring islanders and shy, aerospace scientist, Jared Stevenson, help Christy find the faith and tranquility she seeks. However, just when everything seems perfect, Jared's hidden past disrupts their peaceful existence, plunging the entire island into a sea of lies and danger that will change their lives forever.

​​​​​​Award-winning author, Amy Schisler, takes us home for Christmas to Buffalo Springs where every season is a time for love… and danger. The little white house on Main Street in Buffalo Springs, Arkansas, is the only home Jackson Nelson has ever known. With college behind him and both his sisters back in town to look after their aging parents, Jackson knows now is the time to make his big move. All he's ever wanted is to move to New York and lead the high-stakes life of a real estate investor. He's determined to leave town right after Christmas and never look back. Cindy Kline has never had a real home or a real Christmas. Abandoned by her father and raised by an unfit mother, Cindy thought she had finally found the family she always wanted when the man of her dreams asked her to marry him; but when his Navy SEAL helicopter went down in a fiery crash before their wedding, Cindy had nothing left to keep her in sunny California. Packing her meager belongings into her old, beat-up car, Cindy drives straight to Buffalo Springs and to the only real friend she's ever had - Andi Nelson. With Christmas around the corner, Andi, Jackson, and the whole Nelson family convince Cindy to stay through the holidays. Just when Cindy is beginning to get into the Christmas spirit, her life is once again up-ended - this time by a series of break-ins and the news that her dangerous father may be lurking nearby. Cindy has no idea that her father's mysterious past will put her life in jeopardy, and Jackson has no idea that the bright lights of New York are but a flickering flame when it comes to the sparks of the heart. Desert Fire, Mountain Rain is "e;A riveting novel with great characters, well-thought-out backstories, a budding romance, small town secrets, and deception."e; – Writer's Digest

Will twelve chefs bring fame and fortune to Chincoteague Island and its restaurants, or will one jealous competitor bring infamy to them all?  Holly Peterson, owner of the Sand and Sugar Café, is insecure about her abilities in the kitchen. Lorenzo D'Angelo feels unprepared to open his own restaurant, Speziato, on Chincoteague Island. Just as Holly and Lorenzo begin to have confidence in their eateries and themselves, celebrity chef, Gideon Randall, announces his new cooking reality show will take place on the island.  Neighbor Vs. Neighbor will be a cooking show like no other, pitting all the chefs on the island against each other in a competition for TV's top prize in cooking -$300,000 and a year's worth of nationwide advertising during all Gideon's shows. As summer gets underway on Chincoteague, things heat up in the kitchen, at the resort where contestants are sequestered, and in the restaurants they've left behind. In a recipe that calls for the perfect combination of sugar and spice, sabotage becomes the main ingredient.