Sheepish

When tech-savvy Aly Bennett loses her job in San Francisco, she does what any self-respecting millennial in crisis would do—she hops a plane to Martha’s Vineyard. Comforted by her childhood best friend, Aly trades Wi-Fi for ocean waves, laptops for lambs, and the hustle of city life for something slower, gentler, and unexpectedly real. As the Island works its magic, Aly crosses paths with Whit Dias, a local fisherman with a bruised and wary heart. The attraction is unexpected—and undeniable. Aly begins to imagine a future that isn’t driven by apps and ambition, until the tug of her old life—and the secrets she’s kept hidden—threaten to undo everything.

Join Aly, Whit, and an endearing cast of Vineyard characters in a charming, sea-swept tale of friendship, forgiveness, and the messy, beautiful work of finding yourself—and love.

“Bell has done it again with a delicious Martha’s Vineyard love story…. Sheepish is a beautiful ride through some of the island’s most iconic beaches, trails, and neighborhoods—it will transport you to the Vineyard no matter where you are! Toss it in your beach bag and enjoy the escape.  —Julia Spiro, best-selling author of Such a Good Mom, Full, and Someone Else’s Secret

“A story full of fun and romance……As a master storyteller, Bell keeps us turning the page as the narrative tangles and untangles, proving that opposites attract… Bell, a seasonal resident, gets the little details right about the Island that make us insiders smile.” The Martha’s Vineyard Times, June 4, 2025

Counting Chickens

Back on the Island after a failed marriage, Remy Litchfield is struggling to launch her high-end concierge service. Her business plan is complete down to the fresh eggs provided courtesy of her very own flock of designer chickens. What she didn’t count on was the return of her high school crush, Jake Madden, or the suggestion by her impossibly handsome and wealthy client, Eli Wolff, that he is interested in having Remy do more than his shopping.

With the help of an escaped dog and her gang of eccentric and loyal friends, Remy must find a way to balance all the demands of her new life. But will catering to the whims of her high-end clients leave time for anything else?

Set against the backdrop of the gorgeous beaches and quaint towns of Martha’s Vineyard, this second chance romance from the author of Goats in the Time of Love rewards readers with summer novel full of affection, humor and love.

“Bell paints a lovely, vivid picture of the vibrant, year-round island community … Remy is compelling … beautiful inside and out … a stunning protagonist…” — Kirkus Reviews

“A charming tale of one woman’s sparkly summer at the beach, Counting Chickens takes you deep into the real Martha’s Vineyard. You’ll finish loving the characters, longing for the scenery … An infinitely fun read for anyone who wants to escape to the New England summer island. I was on vacation from beginning to end.” — Brooke Lea Foster, bestselling author of Summer Darlings

“…romance swings between a sublime connection…to distressing misunderstandings that send both into preconceived notions… Bell keeps you rooting for the couple… [and] captures the Island so exactingly the scenes unfold almost cinematically.” — The Martha’s Vineyard Times,  August 29, 2019

Goats in The Time of Love

SCHUYLER HARRINGTON  has fallen apart: her ex-fiancé is a serial philanderer, her beloved Grams has died, and she’s quit her job. Escaping her city life, Sky seeks refuge on idyllic Martha’s Vineyard, her childhood summer home. She hires Nate Batchelor, local Island goatscaper and scion of one of the Island’s oldest families, to clear a view of Tisbury Great Pond with his herd of unruly goats.

Nate knows better than to get involved with a summer person—and a rich one at that—but the attraction for both is instant and undeniable. Sky’s new life quickly collides with her old, and she must make some tough decisions.

Runaway goats, quirky characters, and a comedy of errors set the stage in this sea-breezy novel that proves that love will find you—whether you want it to or not.

“Goats gambol by the seashore in this very funny and sly 21st-century twist on the classic marriage plot.”– Holly Hodder Eger, award-winning author of Split Rock: A Martha’s Vineyard Novel

The author

I’m  a writer, a beachcomber, a dog lover and a recovering lawyer. I hope you enjoy reading my novels as much as I enjoyed writing them!