Kathleen Gilles Seidel – författare

It has always been a burden for quiet, level-headed Tess Lanier to be the daughter of Nina Lane -- the gifted and tormented author who died soon after Tess''s birth. Determined to be nothing like her exuberant mother, Tess, a collector of antique lace, lives in California, safe and anonymous, far from theKansas town her family once called home, where Nina penned her extraordinary stories.But when her dying grandfather asks her to go back, she cannot refuse. And on the banks of the Missouri River, she meets Ned Ravenal, a vibrant man who is living his dream, excavating a paddlewheel steamboat that sank one hundred and fifty years ago. Tess had family on that boat, and Ned uncovers their secrets that, in turn, unlock the mysteries of Nina''s life. No longer afraid of the past, Tess discovers in herself spirit, passion, and richness as intricate as her lace.

Lydia Meadows, a former lawyer turned full-time mother, is startled to discover that her daughter Erin is one of the popular girls, a tight foursome whose mothers are also great friends. Lydia has always thought of popular girls as ambitious little manipulators who enjoy being cruel. But Erin is kind and well-adjusted. Maybe this popularity thing won't be so bad after all. Then a new student ruthlessly targets Erin to boost her own popularity, and Lydia wonders what to do when her daughter's phone stops ringing. And the uneasiness among the girls begins to affect the friendship of the mothers - even though they are all grown women who should know better. Has their driven energy, once directed toward their careers, turned into an obsession with the social lives of their daughters?

Darcy van Aiken is doing very well, thank you. She’s an ICU nurse with an ‘amicable’ divorce from ex-husband, Mike, two great kids, and a prescription for Ritalin. Then her older son, Jeremy, gets engaged to Cami Zander-Brown – daughter of a wealthy New York family – and her world turns upside down. The source of the trouble is not Cami’s elegant and accomplished mother, Rose. Nor is it in the form of Guy, her charismatic and wildly successful literary agent father. Instead, lurking in the shadows of Mike’s new life, is the beautifully dressed and highly manipulative Claudia.The Zander-Browns have money. Lots of money. The plans for their daughter’s dream wedding grow more fabulous by the day, and Claudia is loving every minute of it. With her perfect taste, she can’t help thinking she’d make a much better mother of the groom than Darcy. This wedding gives her the opportunity to entrench herself in Mike’s life, and take credit for the two sons Darcy has raised.It’s a battle for supremacy, and it takes all of Darcy’s courage and determination to outwit the determined Claudia. What emerges is a wonderfully delicious, hilarious and touching read about family, friendship and human behaviour.

THE ENDLESS SEASON Freelance graphic artist Caitlin McGraw is living the hipster life in San Francisco when a jury summons brings her home to North Carolina. But doing her civic duty wasn’t supposed to include a reunion with Seth Street, the celebrity Olympic medalist—and Caitlin’s teenage love. She fell hard for Seth at thirteen, only to lose him when he left in the middle of that third summer . . . when everything changed between them.  You never forget your first love, and a decade of fame and fortune as the face of professional snowboarding hasn’t dimmed Seth’s memory of seemingly endless, perfect summers. Now, sequestered with Caitlin on a high-profile case, could Seth have a chance to rekindle those feelings of the past? Amid family conflicts and hard-hitting revelations in and out of the courtroom, Seth and Caitlin face some tough hurdles. With so much at stake, can they trust in what they’ve reawakened in each other and turn this season of change into a lifetime of love? “What a joy it is to have a new romance by Kathleen Gilles Seidel! With wit, wisdom, and originality, Seidel tells the story of Caitlin and Seth as they go from friends to lovers along a somewhat rocky road to maturity that includes snowboarding, game design, and . . . jury duty?!! The Fourth Summer is a delight!"—New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney

A WINTER’S TALE After racking up serious injuries, world-famous snowboarder Nate Forrest returns to the West Virginia coal town that has been his family’s home for generations. The transition’s a challenge, but there’s nothing more beautiful than snow. Except maybe Dr. Lacey Berryville. How can Nate resist this tender-hearted vet who adores every living creature and isn’t the least bit fazed by his celebrity?    Just what Lacey doesn’t need is for this larger-than-life, adventurous Olympic medalist to melt her caution away during the season’s last snowfall. She’s spent her girlhood moving from place to place, and soon she’ll be leaving again. So, what’s she supposed to do about the avalanche of feelings Nate is unleashing in her? Can she leave West Virginia’s tree-covered mountains behind—with Nate giving her the best reason of all to stay? Praise for THE FOURTH SUMMER“What a joy it is to have a new romance by Kathleen Gilles Seidel! With wit, wisdom, and originality, Seidel tells the story of Caitlin and Seth as they go from friends to lovers. The Fourth Summer is a delight!”—New York Times bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney

FALLING FOR YOU Former pro-snowboarder Ben Healy has always sensed when to call it quits. He knew when to give up Olympic dreams and settle for lucrative sponsorship deals. He knew when his competition days were ending. And with Colleen Ridge, he knew that something so good couldn’t possibly last. Rather than wait until Colleen realized she deserved better, he pushed her away. Only now, thanks to her grandmother’s finagling, they’re back in the same town. Four years should be long enough to forget someone. But the summer she and Ben spent together is imprinted in Colleen’s soul. While sorting out her grandmother’s estate, Colleen confronts shocking truths about her past. Ben is right by her side, determined to help. And loving him again could be another collision with heartache, or the best mistake Colleen ever made…

Curry James knows how to cope with being left alone.Still living in the same white farmhouse where she grew up, Curry watched those closest to her leave--her parents by tragic death, her husband to war, and her best friend, Tom, who walked away because he couldn''t deal with being left alive.Then one day, without warning, Tom returns. Curry appears as down-to-earth as she ever was, but her survival has come at a cost and now it''s up to Tom to help Curry re-open her heart to life''s joy.AWARDS:RITA winner, Best Single Title ContemporaryMaggie Award of Excellence, Best Mainstream Romance Romantic Times Reviewer''s Choice Award for Best Contemporary RomanceREVIEWS:"This book abounds with characters that live and breathe and mesmerize the reader." ~Romantic Times"...well-crafted love story that transcends... extremely satisfying... literate, humorous, and insightful... refreshingly original." ~Christine Vogel, Chicago Sun-Times "....the sort of book which I will tout whenever the opportunity arises." Anne McCaffery, author of Dragonriders of PernHOMETOWN MEMORIES, in orderAfter All These YearsDon''t Forget to SmileTill the Stars FallAgain

In Oregon''s timber country, inside a smoky bar, stands proprietor Tory Duncan. Once a hair''s breadth from the Miss America crown, she''s still just as beautiful and still searching for happiness.Joe Brigham, a forthright and handsome man from a logging family, divorced, and father of one, regards her with a love deep and pure.But trading in her search for an uncertain future, no matter the joy Joe promises to provide, seems more than Tory can afford.AWARDS:Romantic Times Reviewer''s Choice Award for Best Contemporary RomanceREVIEWS:"...rich and absorbing... a small-town atmosphere written to absolute perfection." ~Romantic Times"A homey, warm love story." ~Affaire de Coeur"...about families, the ways they push us forward and the ways they hold us back, the ways we make our own families and give back to the families we are born to." ~Dear AuthorHOMETOWN MEMORIES, in orderAfter All These YearsDon''t Forget to SmileTill the Stars FallAgain

In a small Minnesota mining town, young Krissa is sheltered from her violent father by Danny, the brother she idolizes. Danny, a budding musician, is determined to escape with his sister in tow.When the pair finally succeed, they meet Quinn, a privileged and wealthy college student. Drawn together by a passion for music, Danny and Quinn set up a successful pop group. As their stars begin to rise, Danny falls in love with fame, and Quinn and Krissa fall in love with each other. But the higher Danny, Quinn and Krissa climb, the faster their worlds crumble, until they part.Sixteen years later, their paths cross once again, three fallen stars. Danny is gravely ill. Quinn and Krissa are still in love. But to hear the music again, the three must face their joined pasts and use the lessons to create a better future.REVIEWS:"...beautiful, lyrical writing, fascinating characters, and a touching renewed romance..." ~ All About Romance"An extraordinary novel! ...full of beauty, love, compassion, and truth..." ~Susan Elizabeth PhillipsHOMETOWN MEMORIES, in orderAfter All These YearsDon''t Forget to SmileTill the Stars FallAgain

Head writer for daytime''s only historical romantic soap opera, small-town girl Jenny Cotton is on top of the world. But she can''t seem to write herself out of a difficult relationship until actor Alec Cameron walks onto the set.br>Alec survived a big-budget TV flop with the same "good guy" courage that got him out of a failed marriage. But no matter how hard he tries, he can''t seem to hide his wounds from writer Jenny.Now the script flowing from Jenny''s pen and unfolding every weekday afternoon to millions of eager fans is more than just a story... it''s his story, which is quickly becoming their story. But Jenny doesn''t want to be rescued by a "good guy" white knight, any more than Alec wants to fall in love with Jenny.AWARDSRITA Winner for Best Contemporary, Single TitleREVIEWS:"A delicious read... witty, romantic, and wise. Don''t miss it!" ~Mary Jo Putney, NYT Bestselling author"The always terrific Kathleen Gilles Seidel brings to life a modern love story." ~Romantic Times"...combines a wonderfully humorous concept with a poignant love story." ~All About RomanceHOMETOWN MEMORIES, in orderAfter All These YearsDon''t Forget to SmileTill the Stars FallAgain