Styrsö was such a beautiful and usually very peaceful place. Whoever set foot on the island would quickly fall in love; some would stay forever. That peace had been brutally disturbed by the police presence. Would people ever forget? Forgive?A successful PR executive living in Stockholm, Anna is in the middle of a major campaign when she receives the news that her father, seventy-two-year-old Lennart, has disappeared. She returns to her native Styrsö, where a painful search-and-rescue operation slowly turns into an investigation into Lennart's death. Now Anna and her estranged dad, Lennart's widower Tore, not only have to come to terms with their loss but must also face the possibility that there is a murderer on the island.Anna and the Lost Zorn is a story of perseverance and how even the most shattering events in our personal lives can evolve into the foundation of something stronger. It's a tale of love and second chances amid a family tragedy set on a small,...

Jonathan made Dan a promise - a promise that will affect the remainder of his life. But what does he have left to live for?When their grandson Parker and his fiancé Cody move in with him, the three of them embark on a journey to shed light on Dan's roots.A heart-warming sequel to Jonathan's Hope, Jonathan's Promise deals with aging and the ultimate consequences of wedding vows. Are we entitled to a second shot at happiness? When is 'for worse' too much to handle?In this trilogy:Jonathan's Hope (Book 1)Jonathan's Promise (Book 2)Jonathan's Legacy (Book 3)

Jonathan's Legacy returns to the roots of the Jonathan Trilogy: the love for those weakest amongst us, children, particularly the undesired ones, street kids who find new homes and love, just as Jonathan and Dan once had, in their youth.We follow the Jackson family, founded by Jonathan and Dan, as they grapple with the loss of their family patriarch. Parker and Cody set out to start a patchwork family of their own, while Marc comes to terms with his loss. And who is Kim Hwan?This is the third and final book in this accidental trilogy, a book written out of the desperate search for answers, to bring hope where there was only despair, and to find much-needed closure. Anything but a happily ever after is unimaginable.In this trilogy:Jonathan's Hope (Book 1)Jonathan's Promise (Book 2)Jonathan's Legacy (Book 3)

The next twenty-four hours may be the most important in Sascha Meyer's life.Returning with his husband Dan and their twin boys to the village of his youth to bury his mother, he'll confront more than feelings of grief and loss at her funeral.His strained relationship with his brother Mike, who is struggling in his own marriage, and the far-reaching influence of his late parents can't be ignored any longer. While he finds his way as a husband, brother, and father, Sascha must uncover the courage to challenge the demons of his youth, while Mike must fight for his marriage.But what of Dan's own secrets? Will they threaten to unravel the already fragile bond of Sascha's growing family?

The story of native Sami, Nilas, and how he navigates life, trying to reconcile being gay as well as being Sami. Set over several decades, we follow Nilas and his Swedish partner Casper, as they build a life amid the shallows of bigotry, discrimination, and the onset of the AIDS crisis.Last Winter's Snow portrays recent LGBT history from a Swedish perspective, from the days when being gay was considered a 'mental disorder' to today's modern anti-discrimination legislation and full equality. It's also the story of one couple and the ups and downs of everyday life, as they navigate society's changing rules and attitudes toward them and their relationship.Last, not least, it's a book that celebrates the rich history and culture of the Sami and their country Sápmi, as well as their ongoing struggle to achieve recognition and win back the right to self-determination over lands they've lived on for thousands of years.Last Winter's Snow is Hans M Hirschi's first novel set almost entirely...