Times of Trouble, Book 1 - In the Meantime

In the Meantime — Book One of Times of Trouble A cozy apocalypse begins in Silverdale, Washington… When the world fell quiet, Irene found comfort in the small things — jars of pickled squash, warm pumpkin pie, and the laughter of her neighbors gathered by candlelight. Years after a deadly spore swept across the planet, her tiny community has learned to live simply — until the town’s winter food supply mysteriously vanishes. As snow begins to fall and fear spreads faster than the cold, Irene must summon more than her grandmother’s wisdom to keep her people together. Beside her are Hilda Jo — part glamour, part chaos — and a younger generation who’ve never known the world before it ended. Together, they’ll face the hardest season yet, and rediscover that even when the lights go out, kindness can still warm the heart. In the Meantime is a tender, uplifting tale of friendship, survival, and the quiet courage it takes to rebuild hope one pumpkin pie at a time. Perfect for readers who lov