Books with author Sarah Yates

Home is where the heart is, or so the saying goes. Ana Lund never knew how true this was until she went away to college. Now, back for winter break just after her first semester away, Ana desperately wants to stay home, but doesn’t know how to tell her parents. Then one day an old friend is in need of a last-minute babysitter, and Ana volunteers.Divorced at twenty-one with a three year old son, Caleb understands Ana’s fear of disappointing her parents, but he also knows that the sooner she talks to them, the better. With his encouragement she’s able to talk to her parents about what she wants, and as she settles back into her life on the island, she and Caleb start to grow closer. Both of them homebodies, they share the same desire for a quiet, uncomplicated life filled with family and friends. But after his disastrous relationship with his ex-wife ended in bitter divorce, Caleb is in no hurry to repeat past mistakes. In the end is love enough? Or are some things just meant to be repeated?

Bree Karlsen has loved Davis Camden for as long as she can remember, and finally, after years of waiting, and working through all of the ups and downs, she and Davis have found happiness together. But after a careless accident nearly takes his life their happiness is threatened, and a long kept secret pertaining to Davis’ family is revealed.Dealing with the aftermath of the accident and learning the truth his parents had hidden from him his whole life, Bree does everything she can to make things easier for Davis. But when one innocently kept secret of her own is brought to light can she and Davis work through it, or will he walk away from everything they have worked so hard for?Things have changed on Stevens Island, and many lives have been affected, but in the end, will the ties that bind them all together help them overcome the pain, anger, and deception?

Summer vacation has just begun and Caroline Mackenzie is excited about it. Her plans were simple; there will be work, of course, in her mom’s floral shop, lazy days at the beach with her friends…and hopefully a summer romance.She has known Adam Stevens all of her life, but with the six years age difference between them she has never allowed herself to think beyond friendship with him. But now that she is older they find themselves wanting to explore the possibility of becoming more.As her summer progresses, more perfect than she ever could have planned, a stranger from her mom’s past returns, and changes her life forever. While dealing with the aftermath of having her own personal world turned upside down, an accident occurs that rocks the lives of many Stevens Island families. Faced with the possibility of losing someone she loves, Caroline realizes the strength and importance of all family ties.

Emma Jones is a city girl, through and through. So when her stepdad decides to take their family camping at an old friend’s campground in the mountains of South Carolina, she’s less-than-thrilled at the prospect of having to spend an entire week roughing it in nature.Still, when she and her family arrive in the quaint little town of Millford, she can’t deny the place has charm. Especially when she meets the flirtatious and adventurous Nolan, who’s daredevil escapades have long proven he’s not afraid of a challenge – even when it comes in the pretty form of an avowed urbanite like Emma, who’s prior experiences with camping have left her leery of stepping out of her comfort zone and trying new things.For Emma, what she thought would surely be the beginning of a week of misery when she got up that morning, could have the potential to be the beginning of a new and exciting adventure, if she can simply work up the courage to take that first step…*Author’s Note: This novelette is a short work of fiction with a length of approximately 15,000 words, and is meant to be read for entertainment within 1-2 sittings.

Emma and AugustEmma Lewis is looking forward to summer and spending time with her boyfriend, August. But then she learns that August is keeping a secret. Will they be able to work through it? One thing is for sure, it’s not a summer that Emma and her friends will soon forget.Claire and NoahClaire Colvin and Noah Lewis have always been friends, so when her ex-boyfriend comes home for the summer she tells him that she and Noah are together now. Noah agrees to her idea, and as the summer progresses, Claire finds that life is full of surprises.Iris and LandonWhen Iris Mills meets Landon Ross he’s unlike anyone she’s ever known. There’s just one problem; Landon lives in Boston. But he manages to convince Iris to give him a chance, and before she can help it, she finds herself falling in love.Arden and CooperSo far the summer hasn’t turned out like Arden Belcort had anticipated. She didn’t want to like Cooper Watkins, but there’s just something about him that makes him hard to ignore. And as she’s learning, sometimes all you can do is trust your heart.Ivy and DekeIvy Mills has always loved Deke Martin and they have finally found their way to each other. But there’s a catch; Deke has enlisted in the Marines. Will they be able to make things last? If there’s one thing that Ivy has learned, it’s that love will always find a way.

It’s been an eventful summer in Watkins Cove, and no one knows this better than Ivy Mills. She’s watched as her friends have all worked their way through difficult, personal situations and come through stronger than ever. She’s also witnessed them all fall in love.She had thought that her own situation was hopeless as the boy she has loved for most of her life continually rejected her, in the name of protecting her from his brutal home life. Now, despite all of the problems she and Deke Martin have faced in the past, they have finally found their way to each other. But there’s a catch; Deke has enlisted in the Marines, hoping to build a better future for himself.With only a few short weeks before he has to ship out for training will they be able to find a way to make things last?If there’s one thing that Ivy has learned from her friends, it’s that love will always find a way.

Claire Colvin has been friends with Noah Lewis all her life. They’ve always enjoyed spending time together, and teasing and flirting with each other. But then her ex-boyfriend, Conner, comes home for the summer after being away at school. Since he broke her heart the fall before, Claire isn’t in any hurry to give him a second chance to try it again, so she tells him the first thing that comes to mind; that she and Noah are together now.Noah has never been very fond of Conner, so he agrees to her impromptu idea. After all, what better way is there to spend summer vacation than with someone you like in a no-strings-attached relationship?At least that’s what Claire and Noah keep telling themselves.But as the summer progresses Claire finds that life is full of unexpected surprises, and that not only does she have a chance at love with Noah, but her dad has a second chance at love, too.

Iris Mills has never dated – ever. Unlike her friends she’s just never met anyone she’s been interested in going out with, and besides that, she’s never felt overly confident around guys she hasn’t known her whole life. But then she meets Landon Ross, and he’s unlike anyone she’s ever met before. Charming and confident, but also very sweet and gentle, and fiercely protective, Iris can’t help but feel drawn toward him. There’s just one problem; Landon lives in Boston, and only plans on being in Watkins Cove for the summer while he visits his family.Landon insists that won’t be an issue, though, and with the help of his younger sister, Arden, he manages to convince her to give him a chance, and before Iris can help it, she finds herself falling in love.But not everyone is quite so happy, and as she and Landon grow closer together, two of the people she loves most draw further apart. Can she find a way to help them find their way back to each other, or have things finally reached the point of no return?