Fiction

Patterson Downs Series

Welcome to Patterson Downs—a few hundred acres of rolling, Kentucky pastureland. Follow sisters Paige and Dakota as they reconnect after seven years apart.

This printed volume includes the first five novellas in the Patterson Downs series:

  • Dakota’s Return

  • Paige’s Choice

  • Dakota’s Secret

  • Paige’s Struggle

  • Dakota’s Story

Dakota's return to Patterson Downs hasn't been without it's difficulties. Still, she's starting to settle in to her new life. All she wants is to move forward, but that's hard to do when the past continues to haunt her.

Patterson Downs was the only home Dakota Franklin had ever known, until tragedy struck. It's been over seven years since she left, but recent challenges have pushed her to return home. Uncertain of what kind of greeting she'll receive, Dakota heads back to the small town of Harrison, KY to confront the life she left behind.

Paige Larson is thrilled to have her sister home again. However, the more time she spends with Dakota, the more questions Paige has for her sister. How hard is she willing to push to get answers?

Paige Larson has built a good life for herself with her husband and kids, but when her little sister Dakota returns unexpectedly, Paige realizes that life at Patterson Downs will never be the same again.

Dakota Franklin came home to get away from the trouble she’d found. When trouble finds her at home, Dakota is forced to lean on her family and friends to make it through.

Clara Evans Series

Clara Evans had a plan. Work hard in school, get good grades, get into a good college, and do well in college.
Unfortunately, that’s where the plan ended.
Now that Clara has graduated, she has no idea what’s next. No job prospects. No big career plans.
She can’t help but wonder where God is in all of it. Why hasn’t he given her direction? Why can’t she find a “real” job?

When Clara Evans was offered her first “real” job, she was excited for the opportunity.
However, six months into it, her excitement has dwindled and been replaced with frustration. Between work, family, church, and friends, it seems like she’s constantly trying to find her place. Clara desperately wants guidance from God.
When God gives her an answer she doesn’t expect or understand, will she learn to trust him?

The last year has been one of growth for Clara Evans. She’s finally looking forward to the future both personally and professionally.
Then she notices that her friends are starting to couple up, and she's the odd one out. When the pursuit of big goals at work offers a distraction, will Clara choose to do everything herself or open up to others? And what is God trying to teach her through all of it?