Ocean Mist Series
Seeking Christmas, an Ocean Mist Short Story Two
The Christmas season has eighteen-year-old Courtney crossing the state line with her little brother Dennis to rendezvous with the man who deserted them years ago. Courtney remembers him only as the tall man who ran away. Dennis doesn’t remember him at all.
Courtney is furious, but Denny is curious. Will their meeting result in a happy Christmas memory or another miserable disappointment?
What readers are saying:
"In Seeking Christmas, Brenda Maxfield brings us a short story that looks at the true meaning of Christmas. Maxfield gives us a lot to chew on in this story, so if you need a break from the holiday rush, give Seeking Christmas a read."
"Brenda Maxfield gives us an intimate glimpse of a family that is hurt and angry, and of a girl desperately looking to be healed but fearful of the cost."
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Player, an Ocean Mist Short Story
Daniela Rosen is hired to join seventeen-year-old Andrew Kendrell at his summer job by the sea, and he falls for her hard. She's perfect — beautiful, flirty, fun. Unfortunately, she's also taken. Andrew can't believe his luck when she's dumped by her boyfriend, and she turns her sights on him. But his new love has a hidden agenda, plunging him toward a life-changing decision.
What readers are saying:
"This short story hooked me and made me want more."
"I can't wait to read more in the series and see what becomes of Andrew, the guy I want to root for!"
"Well-drawn characters and a realistic setting make this an engaging read."
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Buried Truth, Ocean Mist Book One
Nearly a decade has passed, but Mags can’t forget what she did. Now at 17 years old, the shame continues to haunt her, coloring her world. She throws herself into every worthwhile project available, struggling for redemption.
Andrew can have any girl he wants — and he wants them all. He revels in his reputation as player. Or so everyone thinks. Nobody knows what lies beneath the façade. When Mags takes it upon herself to fix Andrew’s reputation, she doesn’t count on falling for him. Nor is she prepared to have her own carefully reconstructed reputation smeared.
Will either of them trust each other enough to reveal their true selves or their true motivations? Will Mags ever forgive herself for what she did?
What readers are saying:
"Buried Truth is a wonderful coming of age story filled with teen angst, drama and romance. You'll be hooked from start to finish."
"I would recommend Buried Truth to anyone looking for a sweet teen drama."
"It's hard to resist the high school bad boy. Charm. Suave. Swagger. Mags Thompson has fallen hard."
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Nearly a decade has passed, but Mags can’t forget what she did. Now at 17 years old, the shame continues to haunt her, coloring her world. She throws herself into every worthwhile project available, struggling for redemption.
Andrew can have any girl he wants — and he wants them all. He revels in his reputation as player. Or so everyone thinks. Nobody knows what lies beneath the façade. When Mags takes it upon herself to fix Andrew’s reputation, she doesn’t count on falling for him. Nor is she prepared to have her own carefully reconstructed reputation smeared.
Will either of them trust each other enough to reveal their true selves or their true motivations? Will Mags ever forgive herself for what she did?
What readers are saying:
"Buried Truth is a wonderful coming of age story filled with teen angst, drama and romance. You'll be hooked from start to finish."
"I would recommend Buried Truth to anyone looking for a sweet teen drama."
"It's hard to resist the high school bad boy. Charm. Suave. Swagger. Mags Thompson has fallen hard."
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Cornered, Ocean Mist Book Two
Seventeen-year-old Courtney Phillips is striving to earn an internship to escape from her unhappy home. But when her mother becomes ill, Courtney is stuck caring for her rebellious sister, Tiffany, and her little brother—until Tiffany runs off to live with their dead-beat dad.
Track star Keegan Hank’s current girlfriend is cheating on him, but having fallen for him herself, Courtney is afraid to tell her best friend the truth. When Keegan discovers that Courtney withheld the facts about his girlfriend, he rejects her apologies.
Courtney finally lands an interview for her dream internship, but mysterious calls from Tiffany spell trouble. Courtney must now find a way to win Keegan’s love and rescue her sister without jeopardizing her own future.
What readers are saying:
"A great read, couldn't stop! The characters were so real, I could feel their pain, felt like I knew them! I went and bought all the other books in the series!" S. H. Amazon Reviewer
"Brenda Maxfield developed the characters in a way that you truly understood where they were coming from and felt their pain. The book ended way too soon, and I need more! This would be a great book for a teenager and older!" S. W. Goodreads & Barnes and Noble Reviewer
"Loved this book!! It was a great read, and it was hard to put down!" A. K. Amazon Reviewer
"What a great book to read! The author did a superb job at identifying characters to give the reader a visual of who they were. To me, the most important aspect of this book was that it was relatable. Like "Courtney", I experienced similar circumstances at a young age, including the loss of my father. This book was a page-turner. I was hopeful Courtney would have a good outcome so I will be purchasing the next series of Ocean Mist - I want to know!" S. S. Amazon Reviewer
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Seventeen-year-old Courtney Phillips is striving to earn an internship to escape from her unhappy home. But when her mother becomes ill, Courtney is stuck caring for her rebellious sister, Tiffany, and her little brother—until Tiffany runs off to live with their dead-beat dad.
Track star Keegan Hank’s current girlfriend is cheating on him, but having fallen for him herself, Courtney is afraid to tell her best friend the truth. When Keegan discovers that Courtney withheld the facts about his girlfriend, he rejects her apologies.
Courtney finally lands an interview for her dream internship, but mysterious calls from Tiffany spell trouble. Courtney must now find a way to win Keegan’s love and rescue her sister without jeopardizing her own future.
What readers are saying:
"A great read, couldn't stop! The characters were so real, I could feel their pain, felt like I knew them! I went and bought all the other books in the series!" S. H. Amazon Reviewer
"Brenda Maxfield developed the characters in a way that you truly understood where they were coming from and felt their pain. The book ended way too soon, and I need more! This would be a great book for a teenager and older!" S. W. Goodreads & Barnes and Noble Reviewer
"Loved this book!! It was a great read, and it was hard to put down!" A. K. Amazon Reviewer
"What a great book to read! The author did a superb job at identifying characters to give the reader a visual of who they were. To me, the most important aspect of this book was that it was relatable. Like "Courtney", I experienced similar circumstances at a young age, including the loss of my father. This book was a page-turner. I was hopeful Courtney would have a good outcome so I will be purchasing the next series of Ocean Mist - I want to know!" S. S. Amazon Reviewer
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The Return, Ocean Mist Book One
Following her mother’s death, Tiffany’s missing father reappears intending to take control of both her and her brother. Tough and rebellious, Tiffany doesn’t take kindly to meddling jerks and insists that neither she nor her little brother needs help, especially from the likes of him.
Tiffany plots her escape, but her plans become tangled when Jason, a new student whose past is shrouded in rumors, moves to Ocean Mist. Despite her intention to remain aloof, Tiffany falls for him and is driven to discover his secret.
When Tiffany’s brother sides with their father, Tiffany decides to run. But where can she go? Can she desert both her brother and Jason?
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Following her mother’s death, Tiffany’s missing father reappears intending to take control of both her and her brother. Tough and rebellious, Tiffany doesn’t take kindly to meddling jerks and insists that neither she nor her little brother needs help, especially from the likes of him.
Tiffany plots her escape, but her plans become tangled when Jason, a new student whose past is shrouded in rumors, moves to Ocean Mist. Despite her intention to remain aloof, Tiffany falls for him and is driven to discover his secret.
When Tiffany’s brother sides with their father, Tiffany decides to run. But where can she go? Can she desert both her brother and Jason?
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