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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

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The Independence Island Series: Six authors, five islands, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters. Beach reads aren't just for summer anymore. via @chautonahavig

The Independence Islandss

Six authors, five islands, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters

Beach reads aren’t just for summer anymore.

The Independence Islands–a group of seven fictional islands off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia. Their history began pre-colonial period and continues until this day.

Mimosa is large, touristy, and everything the lower five islands don’t want theirs to become.  However, locals do miss having some of the amenities that come with higher populations and those dratted tourists. They’ve always voted to keep strangers from destroying their tranquil lives, but with a changing world, will they have to adapt to modern revenue makers?

Enter Mallory Barrows.  Her family has lived on the islands for over a hundred years. She’s back, and she’s got a plan to help the islanders and a few savvy businesswomen at the same time with a one-of-an-island kind of business model.

Mobile Businesses!

Meet Mallory, see what brought her back to the islands, and follow the birth of a new business baby in Christmas on Breakers Point. (A Christmas novel for all year!)

Our latest destination: Elnora Island and the stories found there.

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Bookers on the Rocks
by Chautona Havig

If they aren’t fighting, no one is having an affair, and they actually enjoy each other, why is Tessa and Ross Bookers’ marriage on the rocks?

Heart Pressed
by Melissa Wardwell

Two wineries, old feuds, generations of traditions. When Amara Martin and Dante Greco meet, sparks fly that may ignite more than romance.

Matchmaker’s Best Friend
by Kari Trumbo

When they dated ten years ago as teens, it almost destroyed their friendship. So Pen Reece did the only logical thing.  She lied about how she felt—and still feels—about him. She’s still paying for that lie.

Elnora Monet
by Rachel Skatvold

Only God can transform two broken pasts into a work of art. When Carly Mulligan volunteered to make house calls on Elnora, she never imagined treating the richest cat on the islands or falling for its arrogant owner.

Stealing the First Mate
by Tabitha Bouldin

Being single and content turns out to be tougher than Darcy imagined, and when she begins doubting everything she’s ever known, long-time friend and secret admirer, Nigel decides it’s time to admit his mistakes, tell the truth, and trust God for the outcome.

Regaining Mercy
by Carolyn Miller

When Mindy returns to Elnora, the girl from the “wrong side of the island” just wants a chance to rebuild her reputation. Dermott has always had a soft spot for Mindy and her son, but with his new responsibilities, he finds it difficult to prove himself to her.

The series kicked off on Merriweather Island with…

Merriweather Island Series

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Dual Power of Convenience by Chautona Havig

All they wanted was a happily-never-after. It was supposed to be a match made on paper. With him halfway across the globe, they’d never have to see each other again. So what’s Richard doing back on Merriweather?”

Scrumptious Independence by Melissa Wardwell

Armed with an inheritance she never expected and orders on how to use it, Beth sets off for Merriweather Island and fulfillment of a lifetime of dreams.

Or so she hopes.”

Secret Beach Boyfriend by Kari Trumbo

She met Rafe on the beach when she was just five and it seemed like fate tied them together. When a chance encounter returns him to the islands twenty years later, Annie finds her beach friend has grown up and now needs her help.”

Her Merriweather Hero by Rachel Skatvold

Falling in love wasn’t in Tyler’s orders, but a new deployment to Iraq is. How can he convince Kendall not to go AWOL when she hears? What can he do to convince her that they’ll make it… together?”

Mishaps Off the Mainland by Tabitha Bouldin

Everything’s falling apart, and Mel’s dream transforms into a nightmare. She thought this was what God wanted for her life, but can you blame her for second-guessing everything?”

Restoring Fairhaven by Carolyn Miller

Max much prefers the fictional world to the real, and the gardening girl’s interruptions means he’s driven from his writing cave far too often for his liking.

How’s he supposed to craft stories with her distracting him all the time?”

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The Because Fiction Podcast

The Because Fiction Podcast
The Because Fiction Podcast

Taking the pulse of Christian fiction

Episode 594: A Chat with Joy Crain
byChautona Havig

If you love a good royal romance, you won’t want to miss the third Royals of Andelar book, The Promise of a Princess. Listen in as Joy and I chat about this third book (and wait’ll you hear about the second half! EEEP!).

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Don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure I’d never want to be royalty. The stuff they go through. That said… I sure do like watching authors torture them on the page. All the drama, none of the real strain.

The Promise of a Princess by Joy Crain

The Royals of Andelar, Book 3

Princess Genevieve’s life seems like a dream. She has a loving family, a devoted fiancé, and a future set in stone. But beneath the perfection lies a secret she has guarded for years, one that could shatter everything if it were ever revealed. When an ancient doctrine resurfaces and threatens the very foundation of the monarchy, Genevieve is forced to face a choice that will cost her more than she ever imagined.

Learn more about Joy on White Crown’s WEBSITE and follow on Goodreads.

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Episode 594: A Chat with Joy Crain
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October 19, 2026
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October 10, 2026
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September 28, 2026
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