Hope Dougherty

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Hope Toler Dougherty holds a Master’s degree in English and taught at East Carolina University and York Technical College in Rock Hill, SC. Her novels include Irish Encounter, Mars…With Venus Rising, and Rescued Hearts. Her Forever series includes Forever Music and Forever Home. Her novella “A Hatteras Surprise” was included in Candy Cane Wishes and Saltwater Dreams.

Hope is an introvert who loves family, traveling, reading, live music, cooking, crocheting, public speaking, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jesus, but not necessarily in that order. Her skills include changing the oil in a 1974 Mustang, playing the dulcimer, and soloing a Cessna 150.

A member of ACFW and a chronic volunteer, she’s active in her church and community. She and her husband, Kevin, delight in visits with their two daughters and twin sons.

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Forever Music

College history instructor, Josie Daniels is good at mothering her brothers, volunteering in her community, and getting over broken hearts, but meeting hot-shot attorney Ches Windham challenges her positive, nurturing, spirit. Rising star in his law firm, Ches is good at keeping secrets. Josie longs to help Ches find his purpose, but, as his hidden talents and true personality emerge, will she be able to withstand his potent charms, or will she lose her heart in the process? When a crisis tarnishes his golden future and secrets are revealed, Ches is forced to reexamine the trajectory of his life. Will he choose the path his father hammered out for him or the path that speaks to his heart?

  • Forever Home

    Former foster child, Merritt Hastings relishes her stable life, but a contested will threatens everything. Sam Daniels’ wants to help, but patience isn’t easy. Will sparks between two opposites lead to a happily-ever-after or heartbreak?

  • Rescued Hearts

    Children’s clothing designer Mary Wade Kimball’s soft spot for animals leads to a hostage situation. The kidnapped woman ratchets up complications for undercover agent Brett Davis. Keeping her safe, though, puts her heart in danger.