Author of Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense
The Aphrodite Sisters Series
Sage's Redemption, Book One
Growing up on Aphrodite Lane taught these sisters some life lessons: Revenge is best served with a dose of redemption.
In the vibrant heart of Portland’s design scene, Sage Pratt is a woman on the rise, but her carefully constructed life is about to unravel in the most public way possible. Sage’s world shatters when she discovers her boyfriend’s infidelity, leading her to seek solace in the lifelong bond of the Aphrodite Sisters. Known for their legendary high school pranks, the sisters leap into action to defend one of their own.
However, their brand of retribution—an anonymous, scathing obituary for the "Scum-Sucking-Pig-Dog" ex—backfires spectacularly. Sage is horrified to learn she wasn’t the wronged girlfriend, but the "other woman" all along, a revelation that threatens to torch her professional reputation.
With her dream job on the line and her father’s care during his battle with dementia hanging in the balance, Sage cannot afford a scandal. The stakes only climb higher when Lucas Ford, the boy she once left heartbroken and humiliatingly bald days before graduation, re-enters her life. Now a New York Times bestselling author, Lucas has returned with a hidden agenda: to write a book about the girl who broke his heart. By commissioning Sage’s design expertise, he creates a ruse to stay close, only to realize that his feelings for his teenage sweetheart are as intense as ever.
As the lines between professional collaboration and personal history blur, Sage and Lucas must navigate a minefield of past wrongs and present secrets. Accompanied by Pilot, an adorable and loyal Vizsla, they are forced to decide if revenge truly is a dish best served cold, or if redemption offers a far sweeter path forward. Sage’s Redemption is a heart-touching tale of forgiveness and second chances. This is a beautifully written romance that asks if two people can ever truly move past the shadows of their youth to find a shared future.
Toni's Secret, Book Two
Synopsis
Only dogs love unconditionally…Or so she thought —
In the second installment of The Aphrodite Sisters series, Toni Martinelli Ryan’s perfectly curated life is in a tailspin. After discovering her husband, high-profile plastic surgeon Dr. Greg Ryan, has been having an affair with her childhood nemesis, Toni finds herself not only losing her marriage but also her beloved Pearl District salon, Zsa Zsa’s. Trapped by a ruthless non-compete agreement and a punishing prenuptial, she is forced to abandon her career as a top-tier hairstylist for a full year.
Left with nothing but her resilience and the unwavering support of the Aphrodite Sisters—Sage, Roxie, and Kimberly—Toni retreats to Sage’s guest cottage to plot her next move. In a bold and unexpected pivot, she partners with the charming veterinarian Dr. Jess James (affectionately dubbed "Dr. Rock") to open Wags Pet Hotel and Spa. While swapping human clients for four-legged ones, Toni finds an unexpected spark with Jess, though a series of misunderstandings about his personal life keeps her on her toes.
However, beneath Toni's polished exterior lies a profound secret she has carried for over a decade: a biological daughter, Jenny, whom she gave up for adoption in Canada. When a sudden tragedy leaves Jenny alone, Toni must finally confront her past and determine if she is ready to be the mother she never thought she could be. Toni’s Secret is a heartwarming and empowering tale of reclaiming one's identity, the enduring power of female friendship, and the beautiful, messy reality of second chances.
Even his amazing cakes or sweet rescue pets can’t prepare them for this new twist of fate.
Roxie's Circus, Book Three
It was a misunderstanding that tore them apart — Get ready for Mary Oldham’s next in the series, a reunion romance!
In Roxie’s Circus, the third enchanting installment of The Aphrodite Sisters series, Roxie Martinelli is ready to stop being a sous chef for a hotheaded bully and finally step into the spotlight. Known for her signature pink hair and a talent for blending chemical engineering with culinary mastery, Roxie has long dreamed of opening Circus—a high-end restaurant in Portland’s Pearl District that focuses on whimsy, vibrant colors, and gourmet comfort food.
However, her carefully constructed life is thrown into chaos when a fire destroys her apartment, leaving her with only what she can carry. In a twist of fate, the man who comes to her rescue is the same one who shattered her heart seventeen years ago: Jeff Samuels. The former high school quarterback, whose betrayal once made Roxie a laughingstock, has returned to Portland as a successful accountant, desperate for her forgiveness and a second chance.
Just as her dream of Circus seems to be slipping away due to a bankrupt supplier who vanishes with her deposit, her lifelong friends—the Aphrodite Sisters—stage a "future dreams intervention". With a life-changing $350,000 investment from Sage, Toni, and Kimberly, Roxie is empowered to reclaim her future.
Roxie’s Circus is a heartwarming and vibrant tale of resilience, second-chance romance, and the unbreakable bond of female friendship. Mary Oldham delivers a delicious story that proves redemption is the most important ingredient in any successful life.
Kimberly's Reconing, Book Four
In the powerful conclusion to The Aphrodite Sisters series, Kimberly’s Reckoning focuses on the woman often seen as the group’s "loose cannon." Known for her edgy exterior and her fierce protection of her friends, Kimberly’s life is upended when she discovers her lover’s promise of a divorce was a lie. True to her principles, she walks away immediately, but the fallout is swift and devastating. Her ex-lover is also her boss, and his wife places 100% of the blame for the affair on Kimberly. Suddenly jobless and facing a smear campaign that threatens her future, Kimberly is forced to confront the "poor little girl" persona she’s carried since her childhood with a single mother and decide who she truly wants to be.
Enter Dexter, a private investigator with a specialized niche: finding lost pets and exposing cheating spouses. Dexter is a man haunted by a tragic past; ten years ago, he watched the love of his life die, and the guilt has fueled his nightmares ever since. When a scorned wife hires him to investigate her husband’s mistress, he is stunned to find his target is Kimberly, a woman he already knows. As he begins his surveillance, he doesn’t find the cold home-wrecker he was led to expect. Instead, he discovers a woman of immense strength, kindness, and vulnerability hidden behind a sharp-tongued defense.
As Kimberly struggles to find her "new normal" and Dexter battles the ghosts of his past, an unexpected connection forms between them. With the unwavering support of the Aphrodite Sisters—Sage, Toni, and Roxie—Kimberly must learn to see herself not through the lens of a scandal, but as the incredible woman her friends have always known her to be. Kimberly’s Reckoning is a moving story of healing, the courage to face the truth, and the transformative power of finding a love that sees you for who you truly are.