The Ellie Dwyer series

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You might say she’s running away from her troubles, but Ellie Dwyer figures it’s time to reinvent herself. When her husband of nearly 40 years suddenly leaves her for no discernable reason and a hurricane forces her to flee their home, she sets out on a journey unlike any she’s experienced before.

Her purchase of a tiny A-frame camper sets her on a path to a new way of life. Meeting Ruth, a remarkably energetic and fit octogenarian, is a turning point for both women. Sometimes a best friend can show up in your life at just the right moment.

Join Ellie and Ruth as they seek adventures, share joys and sorrows, and meet a diverse assortment of fellow campers and hikers. Prepare to laugh, cry, and rejoice in the bonds of friendship.

These books may be read in sequence, but also work well as stand-alone stories.

From readers:

"...definitely the best fiction book on RV life that I’ve come across"

“So excited when I found out this was a series. It was like visiting an old friend.”

“Very relatable, funny and heartwarming! Couldn't put them down! Made me want to take up hiking and get an RV!”

Ellie Dwyer’s Great Escape: Book 1 of the Ellie Dwyer Series

Book #1 from the series: The Ellie Dwyer series

Bonus:

Includes a PREVIEW of Book 2 of the series - Ellie Dwyer’s Big Mistake

You’re never too old to run away from home

Ellie Dwyer, 61, is convinced bad luck comes in threes, and not just garden-variety, oh-well bad luck. How many people have to flee not one, but two natural disasters? And in between the wildfire and the hurricane, her husband of...

Ellie Dwyer’s Big Mistake: Book 2 of the Ellie Dwyer Series

Book #2 from the series: The Ellie Dwyer series

Once the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no telling what may happen next.


Ellie Dwyer, 63, embraces her new lifestyle – living full-time out of her tiny camper and sharing outdoor adventures with her energetic 82-year-old friend, Ruth. But Ellie’s idyllic world is interrupted when she is contacted by a woman who knows her oldest and best-kept...

Ellie Dwyer’s Change of Plans: Book 3 of the Ellie Dwyer Series

Book #3 from the series: The Ellie Dwyer series

Home is where the camper is.
Ellie’s travel arrangements are scuttled following a timely roadside “rescue” by a fellow full-time RVer. Walt is kind-hearted, funny, and, in Ellie’s opinion, a George Clooney look-alike. What better way to bide her time before moving on to her next camping reservation than to enjoy the company of a new friend at a...

Ellie Dwyer’s Startling Discovery: Book 4 of the Ellie Dwyer Series

Book #4 from the series: The Ellie Dwyer series

Some trails lead to the unexpected.

For adventure-loving seniors Ellie and Ruth, it was supposed to be the perfect “Mother-Daughter Reunion” trip -- best friends, their daughters and sons-in-law, and a week of camping, hiking, and merriment in Colorado. But when Ellie and Ruth come across a lost camera and search for its owner, they make a...

Ellie Dwyer’s Unexpected Ally: Book 5 of the Ellie Dwyer Series

Book #5 from the series: The Ellie Dwyer series

You never know what sort of folks you’ll meet in the campground.


While camping for the winter in Arizona, Ellie Dwyer and Ruth, her octogenarian best friend, encounter a young woman with a shocking criminal past. After taking Brooke under their wing, the new friendship becomes strained when Brooke is suspected of reverting to her old ways.

In the...

Ellie Dwyer’s Olympic Moment: Book 6 of the Ellie Dwyer Series

Book #6 from the series: The Ellie Dwyer series

May the best woman win.

Best friends and full-time campers, Ellie and Ruth, have always loved a good challenge. But little did they know, their latest adventure would lead them down paths they never could have expected. Set against the backdrop of the rugged Wyoming landscape, Ellie and Ruth find themselves competing in that state’s Senior...

Ellie Dwyer’s Disappearing Act: Book 7 of the Ellie Dwyer Series

Book #7 from the series: The Ellie Dwyer series

NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND E-BOOK (KINDLE)

There are many ways to disappear.

Ellie, a spirited 69-year-old, finds solace in her active life on the road alongside her best friend, Ruth, who is nearing 90 but still possesses a zest for life that belies her age. As Ruth makes the difficult decision to trade in her beloved camper for a cozy home...