Home Fires A James Bay Novel (Volume 2) by KathleenIrenePaterka Paperback, 376 Pages, Published 2012 by KathleenIrenePaterka ISBN-13: 978-0-9855121-4-9, ISBN: 0-9855121-4-8
"When fire strikes too close to home... Attorney Rose Gallagher left her home and heart behind in James Bay years ago, dreaming of big city success. When a family health crisis draws her back to the small resort community where she was born and raised, Rose settles in for a six-week-stay, only to find herself musing over two unexpected job offers and other things, too… such as the string of arson fires threatening James Bay and a handsom ..."
Fatty Patty by KathleenIrenePaterka Paperback, 380 Pages, Published 2012 by KathleenIrenePaterka ISBN-13: 978-0-9855121-0-1, ISBN: 0-9855121-0-5
"Small towns, long memories. Everyone in the exclusive summer resort of James Bay, Michigan remembers FATTY PATTY, the chubby little girl with the round face and wild red curls. All grown up now, Patty Perreault teaches at the same elementary school where the painful playground memories still taunt her. She hasn’t forgotten the cruel nickname—plus she still hasn’t lost those extra pounds. Convinced her weight is the biggest reason why sh ..."
"A Recipe for Disaster Katy Malinski and her widowed father, Chuck, serve up great food and a friendly atmosphere in their Northern-Michigan-family-owned restaurant. But when a mysterious visitor from Hawaii shows up one day claiming to be Chuck’s daughter, things between Katy and her dad head south fast. Confronted with the consequences of a long-forgotten romance, Chuck welcomes Mai with open arms. But Katy isn’t buying the exotic new ..."
The Other Wife by KathleenIrenePaterka Paperback, 386 Pages, Published 2015 by KathleenIrenePaterka ISBN-13: 978-0-9892838-3-0, ISBN: 0-9892838-3-6
"Till death do us part… Eleanor Anderson has a beautiful home, a loving husband, a tranquil life. After thirty-eight years of marriage and her children now grown, she finally has time for herself. She’s not expecting any surprises; certainly not to wake up one morning and find her husband dead in bed beside her from a massive heart attack. It’s a devastating discovery… but not as much as the shock awaiting Eleanor when she learns the tr ..."
Royal Secrets (Paperback) by KathleenIrenePaterka Paperback, 284 Pages, Published 2013 by KathleenIrenePaterka, United States ISBN-13: 978-0-9892838-1-6, ISBN: 0-9892838-1-X
"But nothing prepares Lily for the royal drama which awaits her... or the sins and secrets she stumbles across that threaten to close the chapel and ruin her family forever."
For I Have Sinned A James Bay Novel by KathleenIrenePaterka Paperback, 298 Pages, Published 2013 by KathleenIrenePaterka ISBN-13: 978-0-9855121-8-7, ISBN: 0-9855121-8-0
"Cursed or Blessed? A Man of God Must Make a Choice… Father Greg, a Catholic priest and recovering alcoholic, took a vow of obedience at his ordination—but thirty years later, that Roman collar chafes his neck. His love for God is not in doubt, but the same can’t be said for his faith in the church. After a young interracial couple joins his parish in the small exclusive resort community of James Bay, Michigan, Father Greg finds himself ..."
Lotto Lucy A James Bay Novel (Volume 3) by KathleenIrenePaterka Paperback, 426 Pages, Published 2012 by KathleenIrenePaterka ISBN-13: 978-0-9855121-6-3, ISBN: 0-9855121-6-4
"Winning the lottery: $70 million Mending family relationships: Priceless When James Bay journalist Lucy Carter wins the lottery, good fortune seems guaranteed. But even $70 million in cold hard cash can’t help Lucy when it comes to dealing with some cold hard facts. No amount of money will buy back Grandma's mind nor buy Lucy a reprieve from a strained mother/daughter relationship. After a twenty year absence, Lila’s suddenly back in t ..."
"A book detailing Castle Farms, one of Michigan's premier historical attractions, and celebrated Northern Michigan wedding venue. This French Renaissance-style castle is the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern-day elegance. A tour of Castle Farms, built in 1918, offers a fascinating glimpse into the property's unique history. It has Castle's Model Railroad, the largest in Michigan. Completely renovated and restored since 2005, Ca ..."
Don't Open The Door (Paperback or Softback) by KathleenIrenePaterka Softcover, Published 2023 by Northern Ventures Literary Group Llc 12/13/2023 ISBN-13: 978-0-9892838-9-2, ISBN: 0-9892838-9-5