Jim, a newly separated accountant, and Monica, a makeup artist who's still trying to live in the past, rent the same rickety panhandle vacation beach house in Carrabelle, Florida during spring break. A snafu from Panhandle Vacation Rentals has them both booked for the same week, and neither of them are willing to give in and leave.
Determined to make the most of his time away, Jim retreats to the pool house and gives Monica the whole main house to herself. The vacation rental manager is unreachable, so they form a truce and share the kitchen and the pool, promising to stay out of each other's way. However, after a sudden spring squall rolls in and cuts the power to the pool house, Jim and Monica have to learn to deal with their differences as they find themselves and each other.

Jason Valentine is all that Luna Lloyd can think about. Once a week, the enchanting entrepreneur stops into Luna's printing shop, Copy Cats, to make copies, mail promotional materials and check his reflection in the mirror. Against her better judgement, Luna does a deep dive into Jason's online presence, only to find herself becoming more infatuated with her enchanting out-of-reach customer every day.

Armin is Luna's best friend and the owner of Barks Books, the used book shop and café next door. He harbors a secret crush on his friend and business neighbor, but hides his feelings behind a cup of coffee and a stack of books. Armin knows that Jason is all wrong for Luna, but he tries to be a good friend and keep his opinions to himself just the same.

When Luna finally works up the nerves to talk to the mysterious, hunky Jason, she gets more than she bargains for, and finds herself invited to one of his events. Of course, she asks Armin to come along as her wingman,...]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:40:08 +0300 https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/730185-white_ibis.html https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/730185-white_ibis.html

"Truly terrifying" - Jenna Dietzer, author of "The Lovebugs"
"Creepy as hell" - Sheri L. Williams, author of "Forest of Blood'

Obsession. Lies. Greed.

Chelsea is vain, self-absorbed, and driven in life only by want and her obsession with being the best. Even though she is desperate to portray an outwardly perfect image, things are far from perfect at home.
One day at yoga class, Chelsea meets a woman named Damaris who is exactly like her; beautiful, confident, and reaching high to be her best self. Damaris and Chelsea become instant best friends and bond over healthy eating, fitness, and their love of luxury items. As Chelsea's heart hardens toward her boyfriend, her obsession with the enigmatic Damaris only blossoms.

As one bad decision turns into another, Chelsea begins to think she is being followed by a white bird. Her new best friend Damaris suggests a girls' weekend in New Orleans to get away from it all and Chelsea readily agrees. Unfortunately...]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:01:02 +0200 https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/611278-kissing_christmas_goodbye.html https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/611278-kissing_christmas_goodbye.html

Full of Christmas wonder, eggnog, and endearing characters, Wendy Darlymple's Kissing Christmas Goodbye is a charming tale of getting a second chance at love. Christmas is Lizzy's favorite time of year; even when divorcing her husband forced her and her daughter to move back in with Lizzy's parents. Max hates Christmas and all the pomp and candy canes that goes with it. What's worse is the house he's renovating is smack dab in the middle of the uber festive Candy Cane Lane. Just when Lizzy thinks she can convince her grinchy neighbor Max to participate in the neighborhood-wide decorating, her world is threatened when Lizzy's ex demands their daughter spend Christmas with him and the other woman.

Nicole Myers loves making and selling crafts in her spare time, and her greatest wish is to turn her booming Etsy business into something bigger. Nicole's hand-painted Russian nesting dolls have become a hit at the morning market in downtown St. Petersburg, FL, and to her surprise, her work even lands her in the local newspaper. Nicole wants nothing more than to use her platform as an artist to help raise awareness for kids in need during the holidays and all year long, but, as with all good causes, what she really needs is money.

Roman Regan is rich and good-looking, but despite his chiseled features and big bank account, he's also very lonely. Christmas was never really fun for Roman growing up; for an only child who always got everything he ever wanted, the holidays didn't hold any special meaning. When Nicole and her nesting dolls catch his eye, he is reminded of something he loved and lost long ago. Roman becomes determined to get his hands on one of Nicole's...]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:41:41 +0300 https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/611279-here_you_come_again.html https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/611279-here_you_come_again.html

After a secret battle with breast cancer, Lissa Tanner is finally starting to feel like her old self again. She was born in Pigeon Forge, TN, and grew up idolizing Dolly Parton, eventually using her music and spirit as a muse for her recovery. She's got a new look and a bright future and is even feeling bold enough to approach Javier, the much younger orderly she saw every day in the hospital when she was sick. He would smile and wave but they never really spoke... until now.

Javier is a single dad struggling to make ends meet with little time for anything but work. His job as an oncology nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital in downtown Miami pays well, but between old debts, student loans, and child support, he's struggling. He's also not looking as fit as he used to back when he played high school football, so Javier doesn't have a lot of confidence when it comes to women.

When Lissa and Javier accidentally switch coffees at the cafe outside the hospital gym,...]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:41:44 +0300 https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/686117-the_ghost_and_mr_moore.html https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/686117-the_ghost_and_mr_moore.html

Joseph Moore is looking for a fresh start for himself and his son River after the recent death of his wife. With the ink already dry on the purchase of a rambling rural Victorian-era home in St. Augustine prior to her death, and family in close proximity, he decides that the property will be the perfect place for him and his son to heal. However, almost as soon as they arrive, Joseph realizes that they aren't proud new homeowners, but unwanted visitors.

Carolina Braun knows that she's dead... she just doesn't want to accept it. Free-spirited in life, her family always held her back from living the way she wanted. Now, more than a hundred years after her death, Carolina is still holding on to the fact that she never got to really live and wants to make sure that everyone around her knows it — especially the awful man that is trying to make an absolute spectacle of her home.

When he discovers the cantankerous ghost's hidden stash of paintings in the attic, her...]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:01:35 +0300 https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/652548-roser_park.html https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/652548-roser_park.html

"Readers who enjoy a spine-tingling gothic with modern flair will relish this haunted house tale. I raced to the end because I simply could not wait to see what happened next! The events at Roser Park will have you leaving the lights on and checking all your doors. Deliciously tense!"
—Paulette Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil
"A fun, modernized Gothic romance with all the elements of a classic
haunted house story and plenty of twists and turns."
—Laurel Hightower, author of Below
Charlotte Slater is freshly divorced and starting over again in her hometown of St. Petersburg, FL. When a dog sitting job in the nearby upscale neighborhood of Roser Park falls in her lap, Charlotte jumps at the chance to make some easy money and enjoy a little peace and quiet. But as usual, when things seem to be too good to be true, they often are.

While the job seems fine on the surface, from the moment Charlotte crosses the threshold at 684 Roser Park...]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:00:07 +0300 https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/691788-the_hibiscus_and_the_grave.html https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/691788-the_hibiscus_and_the_grave.html

In the summer of 1920, a young woman is called to work as a governess at The Hibiscus, a grand and sweeping estate on Tybee Island off the coast of Savannah, GA. She is reeling from a recent tragedy, looking for employment and a way to escape the dark reality of her life. She believes that a fresh start on the sunny southern Atlantic beaches will help to lift her spirits; instead, she only finds more doom and gloom.

Dashiel "Dash" McCray, the son of a wealthy whisky tycoon, is still wallowing in the aftermath of his own tragedy after losing his beloved wife, Elizabeth. His daughter, Penelope, is also mourning and becoming more sickly and withdrawn by the day. It is Dash's hope that a new governess imported from New York will help to lift his daughter's spirits, despite the constant reminder of their grief.

However, as soon as the new governess arrives, it is quickly made apparent to her that things at The Hibiscus aren't as they seem.

BFFs Tina, Eve, and Lacey come together for a Sweet 16 slumber party that goes sideways when they accidentally summon more than a good time.

After Lacey becomes possessed and traps her friends in a fashion catalog, Tina and Eve must find their way out of a totally fabulous new world before the demon overtakes Lacey's body completely.

Wendy Dalrymple's YA pink-horror novella is a 90s fever dream that marries the witchy vibe of The Craft with the campy flavor of Jennifer's Body and a neon splash of My Best Friend's Exorcism.

Casey is nineteen, struggling and social media obsessed. When her favorite StreamVid star, Della, falls ill, Casey takes it upon herself to set up a fund to foot her medical bills. However, when Casey's online obsession bleeds into her IRL world, things go sideways and it becomes all too clear that Della might not be who she seems.

PARASOCIAL is a Florida Gothic meditation on obsession, social media, and the lengths people will go to achieve online success.

In the town of Vista, TN secrets are shrouded in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and people aren't always who they seem. When new-to-town housekeeper Julia stumbles upon a dead body in one of the upscale rental properties she was hired to clean, she finds herself tumbling down a deep hole of mystery and intrigue. For Julia, the murder isn't just terrifying and unsettling, but the catalyst for a chain reaction of problems that may soon expose a secret of her own.

As the town gears up for an impending total solar eclipse, bodies begin to pile up and all lead to one very suspicious source. With the help of handyman, Deacon, Julia works to uncover clues that investigators miss and lead to a killer that no one saw coming. Thanks to a keen sixth sense and a magnetic bond with Deacon, Julia finds herself fighting for a new life and a second chance at love... even in the dark.

Content Notes: This is a low-heat romantic suspense with closed...]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2022 23:55:48 +0300 https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/611275-two_friends_and_a_funeral.html https://graycity.net/wendy-dalrymple/611275-two_friends_and_a_funeral.html

Amy Grimes never had any intention of settling down with just one guy. She's more than happy on her own making six figures as an IT manager, traveling to exotic locales, and keeping her home exactly as she wants it. Her childhood best friend, country boy Owen Durant, feels the same way and has no desire to date just one woman in particular. Even though these platonic friends have harbored a mutual attraction for years, both of them have resisted the urge to explore how they felt about each other. Until now.
When Owen's wealthy, conservative uncle unexpectedly dies, the reading of the will puts him in a predicament — he must forfeit his portion of the inheritance, or find a fiancée, and fast. Owen has no interest in getting married for real, but he also can't let the prospect of free money get away from him over something as trivial as paperwork.

With some fast talk and the promise of a share in the inheritance, Amy readily agrees to travel to their...]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:41:39 +0300