HomePort Press

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Summary: From the award-winning author of A Book of Revelations and The HomePort Journals comes a story of loyalty, resourcefulness, and community in the face of adversity. Beloved entertainer Helena Handbasket appears to have it all: a handsome husband, an inherited fortune, a seaside mansion, and an adoring family. Behind the curtain, the story is quite different: The former housekeeper’s “dust rags to riches” inheritance has made her a local celebrity with significant demands on her time. The relentless social and charitable obligations have strained her marriage, and, as a result, her husband has left town. Though passionate about the economic and environmental challenges her seaside community faces, Helena struggles with her new role as chatelaine of the HomePort Estate. Then the suspicious death of an elderly widow on the estate’s grounds sends shock waves through the town. Wrongly accused of the murder, Helena goes undercover to track down those responsible. Aided by her chosen family, she uses her comic genius and extraordinary talent for impersonation to navigate a maze of deception and greed that includes a museum break-in, thefts of iconic artwork, and some shady liaisons. As the investigation gains momentum, the past increasingly influences the present, exposing hidden secrets and imperiling Helena’s well-heeled existence. Set amid Cape Cod’s natural beauty and vibrant summer season, this captivating second novel in the HomePort Chronicles unfolds against the backdrop of a small town struggling to balance its newfound celebrity with a cherished way of life. Jam-packed with the humor, plot twists, and gorgeous descriptions for which A. C. Burch is best known, The Distance Between Us is a testament to love, resilience, and a chosen family’s commitment to caring for their own.

The Distance Between Us

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Summary: Described by Book Viral as a "Seductive, twisted and highly engrossing," "Last Chance" explores the psychology of identity, the power of desire--and the mechanics of revenge. Detective Paul Beston is a hopeless romantic who hides behind his notion of masculinity. Smug, self-confident, and extremely judgmental, he doesn't always see what's right in front of him--especially when it's the man of his dreams.

When Vaughn Kreisler, a multi-millionaire is reported missing from his yacht, the "Last Chance," Beston's prime suspect is the only person left aboard, the mysterious Amanda Mueller. Beston doggedly investigates Kreisler's disappearance, even when a homophobic officer threatens his life. What Beston finally discovers will change his beliefs about love, truth--and, most of all, what it means to be a man.

Last Chance

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Summary: Fleeing New York City and an abusive partner, would-be writer Marc Nugent finds work at HomePort, the Provincetown mansion of Lola Staunton, a fabulously wealthy recluse. Aided by an attractive-but-unattainable artist and an all-too-available cross-dresser, Marc investigates accusations of rape and murder that have estranged Lola from a childhood friend for more than sixty years. Past and present converge when a long-lost journal reveals tales of infidelity, adultery, and passion that mirror the life Marc has recently abandoned. When his ex-lover arrives in search of revenge, Marc must confront his past, his notions of family, and his capacity for love.

The HomePort Journals

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Summary: We all keep secrets. Even from ourselves. A Book of Revelations explores the tipping point—when the truth offers liberation and continued self-deception perpetuates the status quo. -Private Quarters: A coming of age story. With cocktails. -Curtain Call: A spurned "mistress" crashes a memorial for her ex-lover's wife. -Götterdämmerung: The complex relationship between a maestro and his protégé. -Convergence: An aging artist and would-be socialite hosts a disastrous dinner party. -The Honoree: A local saint’s past unexpectedly threatens her future. -Last Chance: A gay detective investigates a murder case where nothing is at it seems. -The Midnight Suitor: A nephew unearths an old family secret--with a modern-day twist. -Even In Death: Mourners who are strangers “bond” at a charlatan’s wake.

“A Book of Revelations delivers on its promise. It will surprise, sadden, delight, shock, and most likely bring you to tears more than once.” - GGR Reviews.

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Summary: With a serial killer on the loose, the baffling mystery of Aiden’s past, and their tenuous budding romance, Aiden and Fouchard tread through a world of magic and myth on padded shoes, terrified to stir up something neither can control or defeat. Aiden Mercer’s life now centers around lounging on the sunny beaches of his adopted country with a beer in one hand and a coffee in the other while admiring the local male population. After a rough life as a respected detective in DC, playing it cool shouldn’t be too hard, right? With the magical community on his case and dead bodies piling up around town, the responsibility of finding their killer seems fated to fall on him and deny him of his easy living. Then there is Naël. Cantankerous merman Naël Fouchard's life is focused on bringing up and protecting his little sister. When DNA found at the scene of the murders mark him as the prime suspect, Naël seeks out the help of Aiden, whose reputation as a detective grossly belies his lazy lifestyle and apparent lack of ambition. The chemistry between the strong, stoic Naël and the easygoing Aiden is undeniable, no matter how many walls Aiden builds. If this unlikely pair can’t come to terms with their feelings for each other long enough to catch the killer, their emotional turmoil might yet allow the murderer to kill them instead.