Fiction Books
Chicago to the Lowcountry to Washington DC
Step into the salt marshes of Murrells Inlet, where shifting tides hold secrets and every story leads back to hope. B.J. Swanson blends high-stakes suspense with redemptive romance.
Non-Fiction & Inspiration
Wisdom for the Journey
Discover resources and reflections designed to empower the heart and equip the spirit. Bev's non-fiction serves as a roadmap for those seeking a deeper faith.
Children's Life Lesson Stories
Planting Seeds of Character
Nurture young hearts with "Life Lesson" stories designed to build a moral compass. From Sunny the Seed to the Bear Family, these books create a safe space for growth.
Murrells Inlet Beach
A Binge-Worthy Eight Book Series
Escape to the evocative salt marshes of Murrells Inlet, where the shifting tides hold as many secrets as the deep Atlantic. Through the eyes of an eclectic group of characters, discover a "Safe Haven" journey of resilience, exploring the delicate architecture of trust and grace against a backdrop of coastal mystery.
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1I Believe In You
A beach story about finding love, peace, and redemption. A unique collection of people from different backgrounds who are searching for significance.
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2As Waves on the Sand
Continue Sandy's story as new characters both enhance and complicate everyone's life and bring danger to the beach.
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3In the Fullness of Time
Relationships grow and change. As more new characters arrive at the beach, new challenges come with them. Find out who survives.
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4Taproom
Timothy Allen Pushman goes by his initials TAP. He now owns Taproom, but still struggles with trust issues from his past, even though he wants to love again.
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5A Rose in the Marsh
"Chip" Parker, a part owner of TAPROOM has never lacked female companionship, but it never feels like enough. When violent crime happens at the marsh can Chip be a hero before it is too late?
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6A Wink and A Prayer
Two women who live in Murrells Inlet find themselves in very different circumstances. One is afraid to trust. The other trusts in a way that puts her in danger.
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7Stronger Together
Olivia and DJ grew up with single mothers, but in very different circumstances. They have passionate desires and even a romantic song, but will that be enough amid the harsh realities of their differences?
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8Hope in the Storm
The final book in the series is both exciting and heartwarming. Longstreet, Mac, Mike, and Rambo will not rest until the cases are solved. Who is real and who is too good to be true?
Patriot Series
In the Murrells Inlet Beach Series, the readers met characters who once wore uniforms, maintained physical fitness, and had raised their hand to protect the people of our great country. The Patriot Series carries over a few of those tough guys, but there are new characters as the setting moves to Quantico, Virginia, where they are taught and trained. There is a difference in the mindset of those who put their country and the lives of others ahead of their own safety. It is a delicate blend of ego and heart that creates a genuine hero. As easy as it is to admire their daring feats, tough guys have personal lives with personal struggles. Meet characters who trained at Quantico and left those gates determined to make a difference.
Protection Detail
Three crimes. One involves a case the FBI has been working; one leads to stolen Naval weapons, and one the local police rule a hit and run. FBI Agent Barker and his team believe all three are connected. The hit-and-run car crash killed a Naval officer whose protection detail was...
All That Came Before
Set near Quantico, Virginia, All That Came Before explores the lasting effects of childhood trauma and neglect. Diverse characters either desire to embrace what they grew up with, determine to do better, or simply live conflicted. The relationships that work find their foundations in faith, but is having faith enough? ...
Loyalties
The Loyalties Series bridges the gap between cold reality and redemptive fiction. It begins with a harrowing account of corporate corruption in 1990’s Chicago—a world where greed dictated the law and the innocent were caught in the wake of systemic collapse. As the saga unfolds, the focus shifts from the boardroom to the heart. Following the original characters and the next generation from the Chicago suburbs to the quiet waters of Lake Norman, North Carolina, these stories examine how the choices of our parents shape our own lives and how a legacy of betrayal is finally broken by grace.
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1Misguided Loyalties
Based on the true story of corporate corruption in the 1990's of a company the Chicago Tribune called the Baby Enron. A compelling story of the innocent lives affected by the greed of a few.
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2Contingent Loyalties
Struggling as a single mom, the prank calls she had been receiving become more threatening. As she seeks safety and compassion, she finds herself in even more danger.
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3Betrayed Loyalties
The beloved only child of two adoring parents, she believed in love and happily ever after. When everything seems to be stained by betrayal, she looks for the strength to go on alone.
Standalone
Where every story is a world of its own, waiting to be discovered.
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From This Day Forward
They meant those marriage vows, but somewhere along the way, life has made what used to be beautiful seem ugly. When the shoulder she cries on becomes too comfortable, what should she do?
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Secrets & Lies
A story of betrayal. They have a love affair outside accepted boundaries, but where is the real deception? Are the lies sometimes acceptable or are they too big for even God to forgive?
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A Country Music Christmas
In the style of a Hallmark movie or a lazy-day of reading, can two people attracted to one another exist in their very different worlds?
aboutBev Swanson
Whether writing for her career, creating children's programs, or exploring her own creative passions, Bev has always been driven by a love for storytelling. With twenty-five years spent teaching and organizing women's Bible studies and retreats, she brings a deep understanding of the complexities of everyday life and the emotions that define our human experience. Drawing on her background in English and Psychology, Bev crafts memorable characters and high-stakes narratives that challenge readers to focus on what truly matters. From her early days in Chicago to her life in the Lowcountry, Bev's work—both in fiction and non-fiction—serves as a bridge to a place of hope, faith, and relentless grace.
Beyond the page, Bev is a mentor and a "planter of seeds," dedicated to fostering a community where kindness is a rhythm of life rather than a single act. By providing a "Safe Haven" for her readers, she ensures that every story—whether a coastal mystery or a childhood lesson—serves as a steady anchor, reminding us that we never have to navigate the shadows alone.
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