Patti Jo was a kindergarten and first grade teacher for many years until severe back problems forced her to retire. Although she’s missed working with little ones, she is thrilled and blessed to be able to now write full-time.
She loves Jesus, her family, cats, and coffee. Patti Jo is married with three grown children, two sons-in-law, and was recently blessed with the most precious grandbaby ever.
She is so happy to be a Forget-Me-Not Author and looks forward to connecting with lots of readers. You can connect with her at the following places:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorpattijomoore
Blog: http://catmomscorner.blogspot.com
Her website is coming very soon!
Patti Jo loves sunflowers, and this is one of her favorite sayings:
We can learn from the sunflower.
Keep your face to the sun (Son),
And the shadows will fall behind you.
Widowed mom Mindi Kirkland moves from North Carolina to Florida’s Atlantic coast to live closer to her grown daughter, Leah. For introverted Mindi, this is a big step, but after finding an adorable cottage in the charming community of Ocean Mist, she hopes this is the right move. After enduring a painful marriage with her late husband, Mindi has no interest in a romantic relationship, but wants to focus on decorating her cottage and taking beach photographs in her new town.
Widower Tim Garrett thrives on being around people. After losing his corporate job, he starts over with a lawn service in Jacksonville, Florida, and struggles to adjust to a quieter life. He enjoys having his grown daughter, Wendy, nearby, but he longs to share his life with someone his own age. When a landscaping job takes him to the small town of Ocean Mist, he falls in love with a charming cottage on Seagull Lane—and finds himself equally captivated by its soft-spoken owner.
Mindi wonders if she can trust Tim, and refuses to endure another painful marriage again. Tim sees the potential for a lasting relationship with the shy woman who’s captured his heart—if only he can convince her to trust him. When their mutual attraction is tested, will this couple who are polar opposites be able to nurture their relationship and keep it blooming in the cottage on Seagull Lane? AMAZON
Holly Sims loves Christmas and children, so when she’s asked to help plan a Christmas festival for foster children, she’s thrilled. As a newcomer to Pine Valley, North Carolina, Holly is eager to become involved in church activities and meet people. When she continues seeing a handsome but sullen man in town, she’s curious about him. Why does he appear so unhappy?
Rick Bates is fine with being an introvert. After being shifted from family to family throughout his childhood, he knows he cannot depend or trust anyone and must guard his heart. Running his small business and taking photographs of nature scenes are all he needs in his life. So why does he continue thinking about the auburn-haired woman he keeps seeing?
When Holly asks Rick to take photos at the Christmas festival, he’s ready to decline—until he learns it’s a festival for foster children. When he arrives at the event, Rick is in awe of the decorations, including countless twinkle lights. But the joy on the children’s faces stirs his heart even more. With help from a Christmas-loving lady, a friendly town, and a kitten named Taco, Rick knows the ice around his heart is melting. AMAZON
After being deceived by her beau the previous year, library worker Sadie Perkins feels she’s meant to remain single and serve as a missionary to orphans in Africa. Her plan is to return home to Riverview after a year, and open an orphanage in a lovely house she’s admired since childhood. She didn’t plan on losing her heart to someone who intends to demolish the house.
Widower Shaun O’Leary of Savannah yearns to make his father proud, and hopes to accomplish that by overseeing a hotel project in the town of Riverview. But first he must have a house demolished before hotel construction can begin. After meeting lovely Sadie Perkins in Riverview, he’s puzzled why she seems upset when he mentions his plans. He’s also saddened that she’s leaving for Africa soon, because he’s fallen in love with her.
As Sadie prepares to board a ship, she finally has peace and realizes what she should do, yet still feels sad that the house she loves is to be demolished. When Shaun suddenly has an idea to save the house Sadie loves, he rushes to the Savannah port to tell her, but the ship has sailed. When things seem hopeless, can dreams still come true? AMAZON
Two years after losing her husband, Meg Mills moves to Coastal Breeze for a fresh start. She dreams of opening a small bookstore, but her late husband’s stepmother refuses to leave her in peace. As Meg struggles to move forward, she finds herself drawn to a shy, lanky piano tuner who visits her home.
After a painful divorce, Todd Davis follows his aunt’s advice and moves to Coastal Breeze. He soon falls for one of his piano-tuning clients, but his quiet nature convinces him that the cheerful widow could never return his feelings. When the local church hires him as choir director, Todd hopes the new role will help him get to know Meg—if he can find the courage to step out of his comfort zone.
Todd’s past catches up with him when the cousin who bullied him as a child arrives in Coastal Breeze. Forced to face old fears, Todd struggles to leave painful memories behind. Meanwhile, Meg worries that her outgoing personality has pushed him away until she discovers the truth.
Can two complete opposites help each other heal and find the love they’ve both been missing?
Emma Hopkins moves from South Georgia to a charming community on Florida’s Gulf Coast, determined to leave the past behind. She no longer wants to live in fear or constantly look over her shoulder. While working in her aunt’s gift shop, she meets a handsome customer who quickly captures her attention.
For three years, Thomas Wilton has blamed himself for his sister’s car accident. Although she has built a happy life, Thomas still puts her needs before his own. When his boss transfers him to a Gulf Coast community, he meets Emma and can’t ignore their growing attraction.
A painful misunderstanding drives them apart, but Thomas soon realizes life without Emma isn’t enough. He apologizes and fights to win back her trust. Then someone threatens Emma’s life, leaving Thomas with no doubt about how deeply he loves her.
Can they overcome the past and turn their seaside romance into a lifetime of love?
Gracie Norton has happily relocated from north Georgia to a quaint community on Florida’s gulf coast. Because she loves children and animals, she happily begins her new job as a veterinary assistant. She soon finds herself drawn to the precious twins who move in next door. Their handsome but reserved father is a different story, however.
Widower Blake Donovan hopes moving his young twins to a small coastal town will give them all a fresh start. Yet his dissatisfaction with his job and his unwanted, growing attraction for his pretty neighbor are frustrating him. He wonders if he will ever feel a sense of peace again.
When a serious situation occurs, Gracie must overcome her biggest fear to help Blake and his twins. In doing so, she realizes how much she cares for the children and their father. Blake’s medical emergency results in a restoration of his faith—and helps him realize he can’t deny his feelings for Gracie. Could young twins be the matchmakers to bring about an unexpected romance? AMAZON