Welcome to Murders Under the Sun, a podcast that takes a trip to the dark side of sunny Southern California. I’m Molly Shure, your host. Our journey begins on the stunning cliffs of Laguna Beach, the bright sun shining on the turquoise water below. But this idyllic setting quickly becomes a nightmare for real estate agent Gwen Bishop. She has just landed her dream listing, a multimillion-dollar beachfront property. The home has a dark past, however. Three months ago, another agent was found dead in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Gwen believes the unsolved murder was random. When unsettling things occur, she tells herself the menace she feels is her imagination. When even stranger things happen—things that throw a wrench in her plans to get the home on the market—she brushes off the icy dread creeping through her. The house itself couldn’t be evil…could it? Gwen’s story is the first of seven linked by an almost invisible thread across five years. A thread I noticed while working as a crime journalist. In Season One, I pull that thread to see what unravels. Travel with me to The Cliff House to learn what lay beyond its door. **Portions of this story previously appeared in A Margin of Lust by Greta Boris**

Three women—two sisters and their aunt—and the cliff house on the northern California coast that served as a beacon to them all… After the death of their mother, sisters Daisy and Beatriz Davenport found a home with their aunt Stella in the beautiful and welcoming town of Cape Sanctuary. They never knew all the dreams that Stella sacrificed to ensure they had everything they’d ever need. Now, with Daisy and Bea grown, it’s time for Stella to reveal the secret she’s been keeping from them—a secret that will change their family forever. Bea thought she’d sown all her wild oats when she got pregnant far too young. The marriage that followed was rocky and not destined to last, but it gave Bea her wonderful, mature, now eleven-year-old daughter, Marisol. But just as she’s beginning to pursue a new love with an old friend, Bea’s ex-husband resurfaces and turns their lives completely upside down. Then there’s Daisy—sensible, rational, financially prudent Daisy. She’s never taken a risk in her life—until she meets a man who makes her question everything she thought she knew about life, love and the power of taking chances. In this heartwarming story, Stella, Bea and Daisy will discover that the path to true happiness is filled with twists and turns, but love always leads them back home. Don't miss New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne's new heartwarming beach read, 15 Summers Later, a novel of sisterhood, love's resilience, and finding the courage to confront the past. Get lost in more stories by RaeAnne Thayne: 15 Summers Later - Coming June 2024! Christmas at the Shelter Inn The Café at Beach End All is Bright Summer at the Cape

A widowed soulmate. A handsome newcomer. One summer to reclaim her life. With her husband’s tragic passing, the fate of their cherished ancestral farm falls squarely on Jennie Mitchell’s shoulders. With no in-demand workplace skills, she grapples with the news of her husband’s secret debt and the daunting task of managing everything on her own. She throws herself into opening a bed-and-breakfast, determined to preserve the family legacy and stay close to her three children. But the burden of additional responsibilities overwhelms her. Worse, everything that could go wrong, does. Amidst the chaos, a charismatic paragliding instructor rents space on Jennie's land. As they embark on a shared second-chance romance, Jennie remains tethered to memories of her late husband, Derrick. With Jennie lost in a whirlwind of work, Clay's patience wears thin, as he yearns for a commitment. In a heart-wrenching revelation, Jennie finally acknowledges her deepest desires. But will she grasp the love she so desperately craves before it slips away? Dive into this captivating tale of second chances, resilience, and the enduring power of family ties set against the backdrop of an island in the Salish Sea. This clean, women’s romantic fiction saga introduces an emotional journey filled with intriguing characters and engaging storylines—a series you won’t want to miss. Perfect for fans of Pamela Kelley, Jan Moran, and Kellie Coates Gilbert.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.

This is a forested green mesa in southwest Colorado, and the year 1298, a time of great stress for these Ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi). In this beautiful setting, young kids, Uco and Ela, are involved in the struggle of staying or leaving their ancestral home. By accident they obtain amulets of mystery leading to adventure filled efforts in helping The People as they are uprooted and seeking a new home.