Caddo Bend: Book 1

In Book 1 of this modern romantic fiction series, Maggie McKinley, a beautiful young doctor from New York relocates to the tiny rural Southern town of Caddo Bend, Arkansas on what’s planned to be a two-year commitment to provide medical services to the small community that’s been without a doctor for years, leaving behind the posh world of Manhattan and her wealthy physician boyfriend. Her arrival thrills many residents but is viewed by others with suspicion and skepticism. She works hard to provide first rate medical care to the community and must battle gender stereotypes as she struggles to fit into a world that is in many ways alien to her. Heartbreak, a mysterious disappearance, and a puzzling medical mystery are in store for her in Caddo Bend, where she finds an unexpected ally she can count on, and perhaps a place she can finally call home.
*This is Book 1 of a new romance series. Book 2 available now on Amazon. Book 3 expected Fall/Winter 2023.*

Praise for Caddo Bend:

• A beautifully crafted tale by a talented writer. This novel captured my imagination, immediately, pulling me into the story as surely as if I was one of its well-developed characters. A gem of a book, impossible to put down. It easily deserves a sequel, or two or three. Can’t wait to see what happens next. (BC)
• A great read along the lines of Robin Cook or Pat Conroy. Give it a try! (JW)
• Really interesting to read about Maggie and the various illnesses and accidents she deals with, from snake bites to poisonings from plants to the problem with opiates. … After reading Eye of the Storm (book 2 in the Caddo Bend series) my thought was that both these books would really make a good movie. (KP)
• This story is terrific! The medical stuff is written with just enough detail, but easy to grasp and envision. The characters make you care about them from the start. I’ve been in a reading slump, and this was just what I needed. (JB)
• Stunning writing! The denouement of Caddo Bend will leave your breathless–stunning prose woven into a powerful plot. (WB)
• I’m a big fan of cozy mysteries, and this definitely fit the bill. I had a tough time not reading it all in one sitting – that’s how fun it was! I loved the characters, the town’s history, the southern charm… can’t wait to read the next one. I have recommended to several friends and they all loved it too. (SH)