The Footlight Theater Series

The carefree lives of four sixteen-year-olds were changed forever when they witnessed a cold-blooded murder. Everett, Jackson, Mason and Ryder, The Association, have shared dark secrets since they were in high school.  As teenagers, they suffered threats to themselves and their families. Blackmail was a reminder that their lives were under close scrutiny while they achieved success in their chosen professions.  As adults, they decide 'no more.'  As they start their investigation into the murder, they have no idea how their unknown enemy manipulated their lives. Everett Troy, returns to his hometown, Beacon Pointe, to fulfill a life-long dream - produce and direct the musical play he has written. He was forced to leave home when he was eighteen, breaking the heart of the only woman he ever loved.  Laura Davis has been the wardrobe coordinator at the Footlight Theater since she was twenty-five years old.  A mother and a grandmother, her life is about to change when the only man she's ever loved is coming home.  Would she be able to work alongside him and hide her love and secrets? Confronted by unforeseen challenges, their newly awakened love is tested by the unknown enemy that wants to prevent their happily ever after.

The carefree lives of four sixteen-year-olds were changed forever when they witnessed a cold-blooded murder. Everett, Jackson, Mason, and Ryder, The Association, have shared dark secrets since they were in high school.  As teenagers, they suffered threats to themselves and their families. Blackmail was a reminder that their lives were under close scrutiny while they achieved success in their chosen professions.  As adults, they decide 'no more.'  As they start their investigation into the murder, they have no idea how their unknown enemy manipulated their lives. As an investigative reporter Mason experienced horrors that have caused lingering nightmares and he decides to take over the Beacon Pointe Gazette.  His world is shattered when he receives a Dear John letter from the only girl he's ever loved.  Secrets prevent him from trying to win her back. Mollie Anderson has loved Mason since they were in high school.  To him, she's that old comfortable shoe, but wants more.  For a man who lives his life through words, there's one he's never used – commit.  She decides to show him what life is like without "Dependable Moll."

The carefree lives of four sixteen-year-olds were changed forever when they witnessed a cold-blooded murder. Everett, Jackson, Mason, and Ryder, The Association, have shared dark secrets since they were in high school.  As teenagers, they suffered threats to themselves and their families. Blackmail was a reminder that their lives were under close scrutiny while they achieved success in their chosen professions.  As adults, they decide 'no more.'  As they start their investigation into the murder, they have no idea how their unknown enemy manipulated their lives.   Ryder Wayne's dream to become an FBI agent was stolen from him two months before high school graduation when a handgun was found in his locker.  Determined to follow a career in law enforcement, he joined the Beacon Pointe Police Department. Jillianne Bennett has loved Ryder Wayne since high school, but swore she'd never marry a cop. When she's charged with embezzlement, her only option is to turn to the man she loves, unaware she's being used as a pawn by the Association's enemy.

The carefree lives of four sixteen-year-olds were changed forever when they witnessed a cold-blooded murder. Everett, Jackson, Mason, and Ryder, The Association, have shared dark secrets since they were in high school.  As teenagers, they suffered threats to themselves and their families. Blackmail was a reminder that their lives were under close scrutiny while they achieved success in their chosen professions.  As adults, they decide 'no more.'  As they start their investigation into the murder, they have no idea how their lives have been manipulated by their unknown enemy. Jackson Vance is the highly respected principal of Beacon Pointe High School.  Raising his teenage daughter alone hasn't been easy and he's been forced to lock away his love Tamie Elise since he was a teenager.  Loving her openly would draw her into his private misery. Tamie Elise's specialty is helping children. After working with Doctors Without Borders, she returned to Beacon Pointe to take up the high school psychologist position.  Her love for Jackson has never died, but would he still love her after he learns the secrets she's been hiding from him?