Starlight Trilogy

Jenny, living in the frontier districts of New York and Ohio in the early 1800's, is a bright and unusually inquisitive young girl. Though living in poverty with limited schooling and spiritual guidance, and tough viciously mistreated by a drunken father, quick-minded Jenny becomes an avid reader. Her father's forbidden book holds an overwhelming fascination for her. Will she find the truth, or is she on a dangerous road with no end in sight? Here is a powerful historical novel with style and theme similar to the author's first two in this genre, concerning the early days of Mormonism.

When You Wish Upon a Star . . . Daniel Murphy has never gotten stargazing out of his system. Even as he and his young son hide out in Button Creek, Texas, the ex-astronomy professor still finds excitement in the stars. When a stunning new waitress from out of town -- way out of town -- starts working at the local diner, Daniel finds watching her even more exciting. Every red-blooded male around, in fact, has eyes for this bewitching stranger. Zara is a little bit more unusual than most women, and is oddly unfamiliar with cars, washing machines, and many other everyday appliances. But what the good-looking single dad doesn't realize is that passionate chemistry between them could take them both a lot farther than he ever imagined. Because Zara's come a long, long way looking for one perfect man . . .

"You're like starlight itself, Natalia. You burn with all the power and shine of a star." Natalia Whitebell wanted her eighteenth birthday to be a simple affair and not for there to be a giant scorpion, a wolf, and a body at her doorstep. But in a blink, it all disappears. When she finally does get to celebrate with her best friend, there's gossip from the Island locals about a new family having moved in and of a large dog running wild - but no mention of more. She thinks she's going mad. Until she's attacked in her own home just one day later. Rescued and taken in by the new family, Natalia discovers the world isn't so black and white. Stuck in an endless war, there are Monsters and there are Creatures. And she's one of them. While she cannot seem to reveal her true form, sealing her deal with trouble, she must accept this life that was always meant to be hers. It's time she learnt the truth and acquire help from her father, the new family, and one boy in particular. But there is a darkness lurking, waiting for her to unfurl. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Victoria Aveyard, Leigh Bardugo, and Kami Garcia.

A dazzling love story as only Judi McCoy can tell it. Lilah has travelled far from home with only a vague plan to make her dreams come true. But when she finds herself in a small coastal Virginia town, answering an ad for a housekeeper, and taking care of two adorable twin boys for an overworked physician father, Lilah knows her plan has gone astray. Falling in love should be the furthest thing from her mind, but there's no stopping her heart when it decides to take the ultimate plunge.

Jenny's search for truth and for power to control her own destiny continue even into her marriage to the young lawyer, Mark Cartwright. Her happiness and security with Mark are often shadowed by dark thoughts and frightening memories. The very beliefs which seemed to have brought them together are now pulling them apart... In the historical framework of Mormonism's roots, here is the powerful continuation of Jenny's story.

Creative and gifted author Judi McCoy brings us the final installment in her zany and sexy Wanted trilogy. Mira, one of the nine women chosen from her planet for Project Rejuvenation, is considered perfect. She is superior in psychic skills, intelligence, objective reasoning, and has a stunning figure of course – every aspect valued in her world. In order to bring their species back to its full potential, this group of perfect females will be sent to Earth, where they will mate with an Earth male and return home pregnant. When Mira's craft lands in the middle of Washington, DC, she immediately sets her sights on her quarry Lucas Diamond and seduces him to much success. Little does she know that Lucas is in charge of a highly classified organization and is responsible for locating aliens. But Mira also didn't expect that their "joining" would have such an impact on her emotions. Suddenly a clear–cut mission has turned into something of cosmic proportions and a quest for a baby may lead to an opportunity to unite two people from two very different worlds. For anyone who has ever seen and loved Star Man (starring Jeff Bridges) and who dreams of finding the perfect man. This "Star Man"–like storyline is innovative, fun, and utterly charming. Judi McCoy has a fresh lively voice that is perfect for this whimsical fantasy series she's written. If you like books that make you smile, have interesting plot twists and fairy tale endings, this is the perfect read. This is the final book in the Starlight trilogy, following three women who have come to Earth to claim their man. Judi was named Waldenbooks Bestselling Debut Author of 2001.

Out of her dark childhood memories, her fascination with the spirit world and her conversion to Mormonism, Jenny has been slowly but surely groping toward spiritual light and truth. Her young husband Mark has gone through his own sometimes painful spiritual journey and been soundly converted to Christ. His faithful witness, more through his life than actual words, brings Jenny to the choice which helps to break the chains of spiritual bondage and bring her to the feet of the only true "Morning Star," Jesus himself. Here is historical fiction in the best sense--accurate setting and powerful characters, bringing the reader to a new understanding of Mormonism's roots and the spirit world.