A Small Town Steamy Western Romance Series
A black sheep. A runaway. The American dream. And an old friend that reappears from thin air...bringing Billy’s past with him...setting his future with Piper to a grinding halt.
The stain on my secondhand blouse taunts me as I drive to Billy Barnes’s ranch. He hasn’t called me for an interview, despite my numerous messages. I’ve been away at school long enough that I’ve been removed from this small town. Word is that Billy Barnes went away, too, to the military. Came back a different man, not fit for a woman. Doesn’t matter, since my only interest is work. He’s put off by me, but I don’t give up. Next thing I know, he’s following me like some lunatic, until he learns my secret, and then we’re both in a heap of trouble. He’s not the only one with nightmares. He’s not the only one living a nightmare, either. But then he looks at me with something in his eyes that I’ve never seen before. When I learn that it’s love it’s too late.
***
My brother Cassidy points out Piper Charlton’s resume from a stack on my table. But I grumble, as he shares points about her, and the fact that she’s the last thing I need. When she shows up unannounced, I’m not impressed. The second trip is plain ballsy, but I’m too exhausted to fight, and I end up doing two things I’ll later regret. Her brains, her drive, and her heart are what open my eyes to things I would have never cared about before in a million years. She’s more intuitive than what’s good for her, and she finds out a certain something about me that I’ve never told a soul. I never meant for Piper to be a victim. And I’ll be damned if she ends up that way. That’s why I have to stop it before it starts. I just hope that I don’t break her heart in the process...or my own heart, for that matter.
The stain on my secondhand blouse taunts me as I drive to Billy Barnes’s ranch. He hasn’t called me for an interview, despite my numerous messages. I’ve been away at school long enough that I’ve been removed from this small town. Word is that Billy Barnes went away, too, to the military. Came back a different man, not fit for a woman. Doesn’t matter, since my only interest is work. He’s put off by me, but I don’t give up. Next thing I know, he’s following me like some lunatic, until he learns my secret, and then we’re both in a heap of trouble. He’s not the only one with nightmares. He’s not the only one living a nightmare, either. But then he looks at me with something in his eyes that I’ve never seen before. When I learn that it’s love it’s too late.
***
My brother Cassidy points out Piper Charlton’s resume from a stack on my table. But I grumble, as he shares points about her, and the fact that she’s the last thing I need. When she shows up unannounced, I’m not impressed. The second trip is plain ballsy, but I’m too exhausted to fight, and I end up doing two things I’ll later regret. Her brains, her drive, and her heart are what open my eyes to things I would have never cared about before in a million years. She’s more intuitive than what’s good for her, and she finds out a certain something about me that I’ve never told a soul. I never meant for Piper to be a victim. And I’ll be damned if she ends up that way. That’s why I have to stop it before it starts. I just hope that I don’t break her heart in the process...or my own heart, for that matter.
Three lies. An introduction gone wrong. An impossible decision. And four words chosen that could make or break a perfect romance.
Ever since Piper’s birthday party, we’ve been giving the town something to talk about. But now that Blair has boldly offered me something that I can’t refuse, I have to figure out what to do. And that what to do is staring me in the face. Beautiful eyes, a perfect body, but a silver tongue to boot. Sparks fly when I stupidly accept. It’s the biggest mistake of my life. But when my world falls apart, and the lies all come out, will Blair be there to help me pick up the pieces? And will I let him...
***
Why I get involved makes my head spin. I know I’ll live to regret it. And I do. But, man, is regret fun with her. She brings out the worst and the best in me, in ways I never thought possible. Jade is perfect except for one thing and that one thing I can’t change, nor would I want to. Now that we’ve made the mistakes, when the lessons come, I’m not sure where either of us are headed. Until we witness the flatline. That’s when the truth about us all comes crashing down. It’s a stupid, crazy mess, but as the tears flow down her beautiful face, I’m not sure how long I can stay to catch them...and then it happens...and it makes my stay with her...more permanent.
But can we both handle it?
Ever since Piper’s birthday party, we’ve been giving the town something to talk about. But now that Blair has boldly offered me something that I can’t refuse, I have to figure out what to do. And that what to do is staring me in the face. Beautiful eyes, a perfect body, but a silver tongue to boot. Sparks fly when I stupidly accept. It’s the biggest mistake of my life. But when my world falls apart, and the lies all come out, will Blair be there to help me pick up the pieces? And will I let him...
***
Why I get involved makes my head spin. I know I’ll live to regret it. And I do. But, man, is regret fun with her. She brings out the worst and the best in me, in ways I never thought possible. Jade is perfect except for one thing and that one thing I can’t change, nor would I want to. Now that we’ve made the mistakes, when the lessons come, I’m not sure where either of us are headed. Until we witness the flatline. That’s when the truth about us all comes crashing down. It’s a stupid, crazy mess, but as the tears flow down her beautiful face, I’m not sure how long I can stay to catch them...and then it happens...and it makes my stay with her...more permanent.
But can we both handle it?
A double life. A broken heart. A few bad actors. And a lesson learned that spells out four letters...but are they love...or dead...
Cassidy’s only hurting because of his past life. And it ain’t my fault that we’ve got something in common that doesn’t rub him right. But nothing spells trouble like what’s going on at his brother’s ranch. Except when Cassidy’s past catches up to me and he’s got a problem with me for it. The nerve. I soon learn though, that he’s got his reasons, and they’re good ones, too. It takes a tragedy for me to learn the difference. Luckily, he’s right there with me to see me through. Until his brother’s past catches up with him, too. And that’s when we’re all in trouble...and at the worst time, because it’s right when my sister Jade and her love Blair say their vows. Karma is a real problem.
***
Karma’s got nothing to do with it. It’s all about sense. And Crystal didn’t have much of it in the beginning. Mixing with this and that, but all this time, I didn’t know why she was avoiding what was right in front of her. It takes time for it to sink in, but when it does, it also takes guts for her to confront her demons and be honest for the first dang time in her life. Fear is a powerful thing. And when you’ve been driven by it your whole life, hiding from it, too, it’s something to figure that all out. Especially when it comes clear after tragedy. It’s the look in her eyes that draws me in, see. That look that I hadn’t ever seen before. I just hope that I get to see that look for a long time, but I’m not sure after what happens at Blair’s wedding.
...maybe that look will haunt me for the rest of my life...or maybe it’ll be my dearest blessing.
Big Heart, Small Town Address Series
The cowboy refusing to mourn. The city girl in a strange predicament. The scoundrel that thinks fiancés come with a price tag.
Never, ever date a client. That’s what I keep telling myself. Until Terence Daniels walks into my office. Fine. I caved. Biggest mistake of my life. Next thing I know I’m fleeing Louisiana, hunkering down with my best friend in Dallas. I’m starving, terrified, so confused, and I’m thinking…things just cannot get any worse. Until Kate’s car breaks down outside this bar that looks like their patrons kill women with sticks. We have no choice but to go inside. What I find in there is nothing that I would expect. What unfolds in the coming weeks are more mistakes. Better ones. And then one that I’ll forever call my favorite mistake.
After the day I’ve had, I’d sooner eat my boot than cook something. My brother Zack agrees, so we go to this hillbilly bar, where we keep a tab. One cranky woman and her sidekick show up, looking like lawyers among us cowboys, and we ask if we can help. The cranky one thinks we’re trying to steal her car, but the other one softens. All is fine and dandy until she hits us with something that would shock a groundhog back into his burrow until hell freezes over. The look in her eyes is what gets me. Fear. I can’t stand that in a woman. Especially this one, with the tough exterior, making out like she’s fine when inside she’s a crumbling mess. Never figured she’d turn things around like she does. Never figured I’d be the one to help her put it all back together. Never figured she’d see right through me yet show me the way in a way that nobody else has.
…and for the life of me, I never figured that she’d inadvertently bring so much danger to the ranch.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
Never, ever date a client. That’s what I keep telling myself. Until Terence Daniels walks into my office. Fine. I caved. Biggest mistake of my life. Next thing I know I’m fleeing Louisiana, hunkering down with my best friend in Dallas. I’m starving, terrified, so confused, and I’m thinking…things just cannot get any worse. Until Kate’s car breaks down outside this bar that looks like their patrons kill women with sticks. We have no choice but to go inside. What I find in there is nothing that I would expect. What unfolds in the coming weeks are more mistakes. Better ones. And then one that I’ll forever call my favorite mistake.
After the day I’ve had, I’d sooner eat my boot than cook something. My brother Zack agrees, so we go to this hillbilly bar, where we keep a tab. One cranky woman and her sidekick show up, looking like lawyers among us cowboys, and we ask if we can help. The cranky one thinks we’re trying to steal her car, but the other one softens. All is fine and dandy until she hits us with something that would shock a groundhog back into his burrow until hell freezes over. The look in her eyes is what gets me. Fear. I can’t stand that in a woman. Especially this one, with the tough exterior, making out like she’s fine when inside she’s a crumbling mess. Never figured she’d turn things around like she does. Never figured I’d be the one to help her put it all back together. Never figured she’d see right through me yet show me the way in a way that nobody else has.
…and for the life of me, I never figured that she’d inadvertently bring so much danger to the ranch.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
A woman he hates. A man she hates more. An unwanted child. And a man who tries to take it all away with one signature.
As soon as Zack Walters walked into that sticky bar, I knew he couldn’t put a sentence together without effort. To my surprise, I’ve learned that he’s not a man of many words. His actions speak much louder. He didn’t know what he was getting into when he mixed with me. Truth is, I didn’t know, either. That’s been my life. A laundry list of troubles isn’t what anyone wants, especially when it comes to one pint-sized person. It isn’t what I signed up for. It isn’t what Zack signed up for, either. But most important, it isn’t what a child should have to go through alone.
She’s silver-tongued, audacious, and a huge pain in my ass. But I was raised to help when help’s needed. It’s what I do. She thinks I’m a fool, and sometimes I believe her, but falling in love twice in the same week doesn’t prove anyone wrong, least of all me. Despite the alarm bells going off all over, I can’t stay away from these girls, and one of them won’t let me leave. I just wish there were more guarantees. My brothers think that he’ll take her away, and if he doesn’t, with Kate’s troubles, something else might. It’s like a Euchre game. I just hope that my heart can trump their spades.
…little do I know that the Euchre game is going to be trumped by a blast going off on the day that my brother says his vows.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Hate to love romance
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
As soon as Zack Walters walked into that sticky bar, I knew he couldn’t put a sentence together without effort. To my surprise, I’ve learned that he’s not a man of many words. His actions speak much louder. He didn’t know what he was getting into when he mixed with me. Truth is, I didn’t know, either. That’s been my life. A laundry list of troubles isn’t what anyone wants, especially when it comes to one pint-sized person. It isn’t what I signed up for. It isn’t what Zack signed up for, either. But most important, it isn’t what a child should have to go through alone.
She’s silver-tongued, audacious, and a huge pain in my ass. But I was raised to help when help’s needed. It’s what I do. She thinks I’m a fool, and sometimes I believe her, but falling in love twice in the same week doesn’t prove anyone wrong, least of all me. Despite the alarm bells going off all over, I can’t stay away from these girls, and one of them won’t let me leave. I just wish there were more guarantees. My brothers think that he’ll take her away, and if he doesn’t, with Kate’s troubles, something else might. It’s like a Euchre game. I just hope that my heart can trump their spades.
…little do I know that the Euchre game is going to be trumped by a blast going off on the day that my brother says his vows.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Hate to love romance
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
She returns home. He watches over her. Then they both find out the truth, amongst a killer…a day too late.
Years ago, I left Clarkstown with a sour puss on my face and better hopes for the future. But what I ended up with was extra baggage, in more ways than one, and even more reasons to leave. Now that I’m home, I’m not sure if Austin Walters looks at me with pity, hatred…or something else, as most of the town folk do. But when he figures out the real reason why I left, he looks at me in a different light. Even more importantly, he realizes more of what I need now that I’m back. And now I seem to look at him and everyone else differently, thanks to him.
Whinny has changed a lot. It’s too bad that my family and my hometown can’t see that. Never the thorn in anyone’s side, as she thought she was, Whinny left. But now she’s back, and she needs help. Mama always says that there’s no point existing if we can’t help each other. So, I do, regardless of the warnings and looks I get in the process. As I’ve told her many times before, Whinny is one of a kind. I just wish she’d believe it.
With a new baby arriving in the family, another wedding, and a renewed hope for Whinny, none of us realizes that a stranger from Whinny’s past is on his way to Clarkstown…with a gun in his hand and a score to settle.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
Years ago, I left Clarkstown with a sour puss on my face and better hopes for the future. But what I ended up with was extra baggage, in more ways than one, and even more reasons to leave. Now that I’m home, I’m not sure if Austin Walters looks at me with pity, hatred…or something else, as most of the town folk do. But when he figures out the real reason why I left, he looks at me in a different light. Even more importantly, he realizes more of what I need now that I’m back. And now I seem to look at him and everyone else differently, thanks to him.
Whinny has changed a lot. It’s too bad that my family and my hometown can’t see that. Never the thorn in anyone’s side, as she thought she was, Whinny left. But now she’s back, and she needs help. Mama always says that there’s no point existing if we can’t help each other. So, I do, regardless of the warnings and looks I get in the process. As I’ve told her many times before, Whinny is one of a kind. I just wish she’d believe it.
With a new baby arriving in the family, another wedding, and a renewed hope for Whinny, none of us realizes that a stranger from Whinny’s past is on his way to Clarkstown…with a gun in his hand and a score to settle.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
The millionaire. The orphaned Texan woman. The deadly night that changes everything. The contract that nobody bargained for.
This rich guy and his friend show up, one’s drunk as a skunk, the other has an accent matching mine. I wonder why this stranger is here, dressed to kill, hanging with the usual vagrants that patronize my fifty-dollar-a-night motel. When he leaves his wallet here by mistake, I end up learning a whole lot more about this Terence Daniels fellow than I ever dreamed. Unfortunately, he doesn’t shed all the light, but when Ruby, his former lover, does, I realize why he kept mum…but I’m not about to keep my mouth shut.
I don’t trust her to keep my wallet safe, or to send it via courier, so I drive, from Louisiana to Dallas, again, to get it. In the few minutes that I talk to her, this time sober, I wish like hell that I didn’t make the mistakes that I did. Before I know it, I’m emotionally involved with this woman, who runs a dilapidated motel, but has so much more promise. And days later, her world falls apart. Kobie is guarded, rightfully so, although what I offer her makes her eyes twinkle.
But can what I’ve given her be the glue that holds us together? Or will Ruby’s fate darken Kobie’s future…
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
This rich guy and his friend show up, one’s drunk as a skunk, the other has an accent matching mine. I wonder why this stranger is here, dressed to kill, hanging with the usual vagrants that patronize my fifty-dollar-a-night motel. When he leaves his wallet here by mistake, I end up learning a whole lot more about this Terence Daniels fellow than I ever dreamed. Unfortunately, he doesn’t shed all the light, but when Ruby, his former lover, does, I realize why he kept mum…but I’m not about to keep my mouth shut.
I don’t trust her to keep my wallet safe, or to send it via courier, so I drive, from Louisiana to Dallas, again, to get it. In the few minutes that I talk to her, this time sober, I wish like hell that I didn’t make the mistakes that I did. Before I know it, I’m emotionally involved with this woman, who runs a dilapidated motel, but has so much more promise. And days later, her world falls apart. Kobie is guarded, rightfully so, although what I offer her makes her eyes twinkle.
But can what I’ve given her be the glue that holds us together? Or will Ruby’s fate darken Kobie’s future…
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
She takes her secret to the grave. He can’t live again until he knows. But will the person he trusts tell him before he loses everything…again?
Nope, I won’t do it. I’ve been offered many jobs over the years and stubbornly, I turn them down. But the what and when of this job offer may be too much to turn my cheek, especially when my boss is trying to sabotage me. And Jacob, damn, he’s the reason I want to turn the job down, but he’s also the reason I want to accept it. It’s written all over his face. It’s written in the contract. And the writing is all over the wall…in my guest bedroom.
I’ve given her everything she could want. Sloane is the star employee, but Ruby warned me that she wouldn’t cave for me. Not even for the tidy sum I’m offering her. A woman like that…I’ve only seen once before. Never thought I’d see that type again. But she’s not for me, for so many reasons, and then something crazy happens, something that changes everything. And when Sloane is in my life, I have to stop myself. It’s not what you think. I can’t love anyone else. That part of me is dead.
…but what if it was all a lie?
…and what if I ruin everything, when the truth is only a screen touch away?
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Office romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
Nope, I won’t do it. I’ve been offered many jobs over the years and stubbornly, I turn them down. But the what and when of this job offer may be too much to turn my cheek, especially when my boss is trying to sabotage me. And Jacob, damn, he’s the reason I want to turn the job down, but he’s also the reason I want to accept it. It’s written all over his face. It’s written in the contract. And the writing is all over the wall…in my guest bedroom.
I’ve given her everything she could want. Sloane is the star employee, but Ruby warned me that she wouldn’t cave for me. Not even for the tidy sum I’m offering her. A woman like that…I’ve only seen once before. Never thought I’d see that type again. But she’s not for me, for so many reasons, and then something crazy happens, something that changes everything. And when Sloane is in my life, I have to stop myself. It’s not what you think. I can’t love anyone else. That part of me is dead.
…but what if it was all a lie?
…and what if I ruin everything, when the truth is only a screen touch away?
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Office romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
The secret that everyone knows. The tragedy that pulls them apart. The shocking past that catches up and takes it all…except the most important thing.
Sure, my divorce just finalized. But the moment I see Maverick, I know I’m in trouble. Sloane, my sister, says that I’m using him like a piece of meat. Truth is, we’re both using each other. He’s a rancher. I’m a stockbroker. We’re both richer than a pound of Bavarian chocolate, but we’re worlds different. Until something unites us unlike anything else. No money, no fame, nothing could match it. Problem is, I can’t tell him how I feel. And then it happens…and we lose it all. Or do we?
Ellie’s a piece of work. Here I think I’m being a gentleman, helping her move out of her marital home, into another mansion. But then there’s an accident and I see a side of her that I didn’t know existed. She puts my gallantry to shame when she steps up. This successful woman is more than meets the eye, and as much as we’re just fooling around, there’s something more to her than that. But neither of us are ready for it, and then I’m blindsided, by the two things that I never thought I’d have and didn’t know I wanted.
…until it’s gone and we’re left picking up the pieces…and Ellie’s staring down the barrel of a gun.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Hate to love romance
Medium heat
Course language
Small town romance
Cliffhanger ending
Sure, my divorce just finalized. But the moment I see Maverick, I know I’m in trouble. Sloane, my sister, says that I’m using him like a piece of meat. Truth is, we’re both using each other. He’s a rancher. I’m a stockbroker. We’re both richer than a pound of Bavarian chocolate, but we’re worlds different. Until something unites us unlike anything else. No money, no fame, nothing could match it. Problem is, I can’t tell him how I feel. And then it happens…and we lose it all. Or do we?
Ellie’s a piece of work. Here I think I’m being a gentleman, helping her move out of her marital home, into another mansion. But then there’s an accident and I see a side of her that I didn’t know existed. She puts my gallantry to shame when she steps up. This successful woman is more than meets the eye, and as much as we’re just fooling around, there’s something more to her than that. But neither of us are ready for it, and then I’m blindsided, by the two things that I never thought I’d have and didn’t know I wanted.
…until it’s gone and we’re left picking up the pieces…and Ellie’s staring down the barrel of a gun.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Hate to love romance
Medium heat
Course language
Small town romance
Cliffhanger ending
The right girl. The wrong past. The mystery double life that catches up to her. The special gift that begs for blood...
Well, that’s just great. I’ve missed the cut-off to apply for a scholarship, so my folks are freaking out about two things now. As if going to school in another city isn’t bad enough. As if me agreeing to countless asinine things to keep my parents happy isn’t grating on me already. And then I meet Gunner and it all falls apart. He’s the man of my dreams, and yet he’s the man that tears my world apart…but he doesn’t know it. And now I can never see him again. I can never hear his voice again. Most of all, I can never feel my heart beating against his ever again.
It didn’t occur to me until it was too late. How right my brothers are, that is. I ran from Clarkstown to Houston to get away. The great escape. Funny how leaving home for all the wrong reasons made everything else look right. Understand that it was just too much. But what I find out in Houston is that Ava’s life pales in comparison. I thought I was doing the right thing. I thought everything would turn out okay. Until she vanishes off the campus floors and I don’t see her again…for another year. And then I find out the truth, and it changes everything forever. Can we ever get back what we had?
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
College romance
Medium heat
Course language
Small town romance
Cliffhanger ending
Well, that’s just great. I’ve missed the cut-off to apply for a scholarship, so my folks are freaking out about two things now. As if going to school in another city isn’t bad enough. As if me agreeing to countless asinine things to keep my parents happy isn’t grating on me already. And then I meet Gunner and it all falls apart. He’s the man of my dreams, and yet he’s the man that tears my world apart…but he doesn’t know it. And now I can never see him again. I can never hear his voice again. Most of all, I can never feel my heart beating against his ever again.
It didn’t occur to me until it was too late. How right my brothers are, that is. I ran from Clarkstown to Houston to get away. The great escape. Funny how leaving home for all the wrong reasons made everything else look right. Understand that it was just too much. But what I find out in Houston is that Ava’s life pales in comparison. I thought I was doing the right thing. I thought everything would turn out okay. Until she vanishes off the campus floors and I don’t see her again…for another year. And then I find out the truth, and it changes everything forever. Can we ever get back what we had?
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
College romance
Medium heat
Course language
Small town romance
Cliffhanger ending
Two people bad at relationships. Two criminals at large. As authorities vie for peace, two hearts struggle to unite. It seems like it will take a miracle…and then one happens.
My brother Will, as much as I love him, he’s a thorn in my side. I feel like I’m spending more time visiting him at the jail house than I am at my own house. He’s becoming more cocky, unappreciative, and then he grows a pair and becomes downright sneaky, right under my nose. But the man behind the counter at the courthouse is no fool. I soon find out that he’s also Kate’s brother, Clay, and if I thought my brother Will’s life was a mess, Clay is no match. Until I learn something about him that I didn’t think any other man could teach me. And then there’s no turning back.
There’s something about this jailbird that rubs me the wrong way. He’s got his sister wrapped around his scrawny little finger and it irks me to no end. Denice is not to be played with, and she’s got nerves of steel. I only wish I did, too. Making matters worse, I find out that my estranged sister Kayla is coming home, and I’m suddenly cloaked with the burden of watching her. It’s tough when adults behave worse than children, and it seems like Denice and I have common ground on that front. But no matter what they do, nothing can prepare me for the stunt that Will pulls next, and for what Denice tells me moments before that.
…am I ready to fight this time…or will I run away faster than Will?
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
My brother Will, as much as I love him, he’s a thorn in my side. I feel like I’m spending more time visiting him at the jail house than I am at my own house. He’s becoming more cocky, unappreciative, and then he grows a pair and becomes downright sneaky, right under my nose. But the man behind the counter at the courthouse is no fool. I soon find out that he’s also Kate’s brother, Clay, and if I thought my brother Will’s life was a mess, Clay is no match. Until I learn something about him that I didn’t think any other man could teach me. And then there’s no turning back.
There’s something about this jailbird that rubs me the wrong way. He’s got his sister wrapped around his scrawny little finger and it irks me to no end. Denice is not to be played with, and she’s got nerves of steel. I only wish I did, too. Making matters worse, I find out that my estranged sister Kayla is coming home, and I’m suddenly cloaked with the burden of watching her. It’s tough when adults behave worse than children, and it seems like Denice and I have common ground on that front. But no matter what they do, nothing can prepare me for the stunt that Will pulls next, and for what Denice tells me moments before that.
…am I ready to fight this time…or will I run away faster than Will?
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
An actress. A veterinarian. A deep and unexpected love. And a past that follows her to Hollywood, to try to take away the one thing she never knew she wanted…again.
It feels like I've come back from the dead. After a long stint shooting a film in Spain, being back in Clarkstown feels foreign, like all eyes are on me. When I see a new set of eyes, my first instinct is to divert my gaze, but they’re magnetized to Beau’s. What's more, he's got those eyes that say there is more. When I find out the more, I learn all I need. But as the plane takes me back to the other side of the planet, I realize that my escape won't get me far, because the two people that stand to hurt me most, test my heart, and take me places, but only one ends up showing me what's inside his….and I taste betrayal.
***
Emma means well but as I'm attending her son's wedding, I find I'm the next victim of her meddling. Meeting Kayla is not something I’m prepared for, but I meet her all the same, and now it's too late. Years ago, I made up my mind to focus on my career, because my heart can't take another loss. But as I get to know Kayla, it can't be avoided, and that's why when she runs, I'm so confused. It seems her past trumps my own, and now we're at a stalemate. Do we forgive and move on, or do we go our separate ways? And then someone tries to answer that question for us...
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
It feels like I've come back from the dead. After a long stint shooting a film in Spain, being back in Clarkstown feels foreign, like all eyes are on me. When I see a new set of eyes, my first instinct is to divert my gaze, but they’re magnetized to Beau’s. What's more, he's got those eyes that say there is more. When I find out the more, I learn all I need. But as the plane takes me back to the other side of the planet, I realize that my escape won't get me far, because the two people that stand to hurt me most, test my heart, and take me places, but only one ends up showing me what's inside his….and I taste betrayal.
***
Emma means well but as I'm attending her son's wedding, I find I'm the next victim of her meddling. Meeting Kayla is not something I’m prepared for, but I meet her all the same, and now it's too late. Years ago, I made up my mind to focus on my career, because my heart can't take another loss. But as I get to know Kayla, it can't be avoided, and that's why when she runs, I'm so confused. It seems her past trumps my own, and now we're at a stalemate. Do we forgive and move on, or do we go our separate ways? And then someone tries to answer that question for us...
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
A secret crush. A filthy lie. A disastrous reunion. And a little present set to make an event more memorable…unless the wrong wire is cut and it all goes out with a bang.
When I see him, for the first time since high school, I still cringe. Clearly, all those years were not enough. Nixon is as cocky and short-sighted as he always was, only this time, he’s an acclaimed actor. It seems that he’s forgotten all the heartache he caused me back in the day, but when it all comes to him, I’m met with a surprising fact that brings me back to earth. All this, on the night of the Academy Awards party, where my biggest client, Kayla, takes the stage and has her coveted moment. In the same breath, as she finishes her game-changing speech, we’re all met with something we don’t expect, and suddenly Kayla is not the only bomb.
***
If she walked a mile in my shoes, she wouldn’t be focusing on some high school prank. But Rene is no more matured than she was when we were kids. Nobody knows the truth and as far as I’m concerned, we can keep it that way. Some old high school flame with a stick up her ass that’s been stuck there since her teens, is the last thing I need. Except that when the chips come down, she’s the only one there for the carnage. And then she learns the truth, and her eyes say something way different than they said when we were kids. But after lines are blurred and rules are broken, can we pick up where we left off? I’m not sure. And then the flash of a camera and a mic shoved in my face leads me to where I need to be...
When I see him, for the first time since high school, I still cringe. Clearly, all those years were not enough. Nixon is as cocky and short-sighted as he always was, only this time, he’s an acclaimed actor. It seems that he’s forgotten all the heartache he caused me back in the day, but when it all comes to him, I’m met with a surprising fact that brings me back to earth. All this, on the night of the Academy Awards party, where my biggest client, Kayla, takes the stage and has her coveted moment. In the same breath, as she finishes her game-changing speech, we’re all met with something we don’t expect, and suddenly Kayla is not the only bomb.
***
If she walked a mile in my shoes, she wouldn’t be focusing on some high school prank. But Rene is no more matured than she was when we were kids. Nobody knows the truth and as far as I’m concerned, we can keep it that way. Some old high school flame with a stick up her ass that’s been stuck there since her teens, is the last thing I need. Except that when the chips come down, she’s the only one there for the carnage. And then she learns the truth, and her eyes say something way different than they said when we were kids. But after lines are blurred and rules are broken, can we pick up where we left off? I’m not sure. And then the flash of a camera and a mic shoved in my face leads me to where I need to be...
Christmas in Huttonville Series
A crushing breakup. A secretive fiancé. An unwelcome new face in town. And a Christmas miracle that could fix it all…or ruin everything.
So, I’m sitting in the car, with my new assistant. We just met new clients. Big clients. Clients that will help me buy that game changing Christmas present for my favorite niece. Everything rides on this project. Everything since Travis, that is. But I knew something was wrong the second we shook hands. I can think of a million things that could nix this deal. I’ve seen many and lived to tell. But something tells me that what I’m about to learn next will put us in a sticky situation. I just hope that what I’m guessing isn’t true…
***
I watch him strut out of Becky’s car and my skin crawls. Now, I’m not a jealous guy, this isn’t about that. My boss, Laura, sees it, too. While the Christmas decorations get pulled out for an early celebration, I cross my fingers, and hope to God that what my instincts are telling me isn’t true. Becky did what she had to do to make it right. I get that. But what bridges get burned now? In the coming weeks, before Christmas, it becomes clear. But will it be enough to get it all back? And then, just when I think I’ve lost it all, strangely enough, my lucky number shows me the way…
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Second chance romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
Slow burn romance
Medium heat
Mild foul language
Cliffhanger ending
So, I’m sitting in the car, with my new assistant. We just met new clients. Big clients. Clients that will help me buy that game changing Christmas present for my favorite niece. Everything rides on this project. Everything since Travis, that is. But I knew something was wrong the second we shook hands. I can think of a million things that could nix this deal. I’ve seen many and lived to tell. But something tells me that what I’m about to learn next will put us in a sticky situation. I just hope that what I’m guessing isn’t true…
***
I watch him strut out of Becky’s car and my skin crawls. Now, I’m not a jealous guy, this isn’t about that. My boss, Laura, sees it, too. While the Christmas decorations get pulled out for an early celebration, I cross my fingers, and hope to God that what my instincts are telling me isn’t true. Becky did what she had to do to make it right. I get that. But what bridges get burned now? In the coming weeks, before Christmas, it becomes clear. But will it be enough to get it all back? And then, just when I think I’ve lost it all, strangely enough, my lucky number shows me the way…
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Second chance romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
Slow burn romance
Medium heat
Mild foul language
Cliffhanger ending
High school sweethearts. A shotgun-style Christmas wedding. And a bomb dropped just days before the nuptials that could end it all forever.
My brother hands me a beer. I’d love to wipe the smug look off his face. We both know what he’s going to say. I’ve just sealed the deal with Hanna, the girl I’ve loved since high school. Problem is, she doesn’t know something about me. Something that I’m not one hundred percent sure of myself, and if ever there was a time to find out, now would be it. I sip my beer, thinking about my next steps, but instead of doing what I should, I do what I absolutely shouldn’t.
***
I come home from work, expecting to see the love of my life, Liam, there. Instead, the house is void of his things, and most important, he’s not here. He’s blocked my number, tied himself up in meetings, and the only person who will be straight with me about what’s going on doesn’t know a thing. I’m part dumbfounded, part heartbroken, and part pissed off that he left me, days before our wedding. But what I find out is even more heartbreaking, more confusing, and most of all, more pivotal than anything else I’ve ever learned about Liam before.
Can we get past this? Can my long lived dream of having a Christmas wedding really come true? Or is that whole ‘Christmas miracle’ thing bogus?
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Second chance romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
Medium heat
Mild foul language
Cliffhanger ending
My brother hands me a beer. I’d love to wipe the smug look off his face. We both know what he’s going to say. I’ve just sealed the deal with Hanna, the girl I’ve loved since high school. Problem is, she doesn’t know something about me. Something that I’m not one hundred percent sure of myself, and if ever there was a time to find out, now would be it. I sip my beer, thinking about my next steps, but instead of doing what I should, I do what I absolutely shouldn’t.
***
I come home from work, expecting to see the love of my life, Liam, there. Instead, the house is void of his things, and most important, he’s not here. He’s blocked my number, tied himself up in meetings, and the only person who will be straight with me about what’s going on doesn’t know a thing. I’m part dumbfounded, part heartbroken, and part pissed off that he left me, days before our wedding. But what I find out is even more heartbreaking, more confusing, and most of all, more pivotal than anything else I’ve ever learned about Liam before.
Can we get past this? Can my long lived dream of having a Christmas wedding really come true? Or is that whole ‘Christmas miracle’ thing bogus?
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Second chance romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
Medium heat
Mild foul language
Cliffhanger ending
A future almost shattered. A strange new friend. And a holiday party that does more than raise a glass to good cheer.
Now, normally I don’t go around asking strange women personal questions, you know, owning a bar and all, it’s usually the other way around. But this girl, Venus, who’s helping her sister, catering at my brother Liam’s wedding, gives me an odd feeling. It’s not what you’re thinking, and shame on you for thinking that when it’s Christmas. Dang, I almost tripped over a reindeer as I went over and talked to her, behind the food table. She’s beautiful, no doubt about it at all, but she’s got that look in her eye, man, there’s no denying it. There’s trouble, and in no small way, neither. And when she blurts out the truth, well gosh, you could hear a pin drop, and this is a wedding attended by more than a hundred people, ladies and gentlemen.
***
Raine, my sister, points out the guy standing next to Liam, his brother, who’s staring at me like I’m his next meal. His name is Darryl, and he owns a local bar, and somehow I figure he’s caught wind of why I’m here. It’s impossible, of course, because nobody knows except for Raine, but the feeling I get in my gut tells me that he knows I’m not just serving lasagna as a favor to my sister. But he's adamant, despite my claws coming out, amongst all the holly and mistletoe, and I ignore the fact that he’s the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen, no ma’am, but that’s also because he’s the last thing I need. But I soon find out that in the few days that I’ve been here I’ve learned to ignore my needs and stick to my wants. God strike me dead, but as much as I hate him the moment we exchange pleasantries, I’m also unapologetically attracted to the sumbitch.
…but can we get past this tug of war between us? Then again, it doesn’t really matter, since the very reason why I’m hiding out here in Huttonville comes back...with a gun in hand…dressed up as, guess who…
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Hate to love romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
High heat
Mild foul language
Cliffhanger ending
Now, normally I don’t go around asking strange women personal questions, you know, owning a bar and all, it’s usually the other way around. But this girl, Venus, who’s helping her sister, catering at my brother Liam’s wedding, gives me an odd feeling. It’s not what you’re thinking, and shame on you for thinking that when it’s Christmas. Dang, I almost tripped over a reindeer as I went over and talked to her, behind the food table. She’s beautiful, no doubt about it at all, but she’s got that look in her eye, man, there’s no denying it. There’s trouble, and in no small way, neither. And when she blurts out the truth, well gosh, you could hear a pin drop, and this is a wedding attended by more than a hundred people, ladies and gentlemen.
***
Raine, my sister, points out the guy standing next to Liam, his brother, who’s staring at me like I’m his next meal. His name is Darryl, and he owns a local bar, and somehow I figure he’s caught wind of why I’m here. It’s impossible, of course, because nobody knows except for Raine, but the feeling I get in my gut tells me that he knows I’m not just serving lasagna as a favor to my sister. But he's adamant, despite my claws coming out, amongst all the holly and mistletoe, and I ignore the fact that he’s the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen, no ma’am, but that’s also because he’s the last thing I need. But I soon find out that in the few days that I’ve been here I’ve learned to ignore my needs and stick to my wants. God strike me dead, but as much as I hate him the moment we exchange pleasantries, I’m also unapologetically attracted to the sumbitch.
…but can we get past this tug of war between us? Then again, it doesn’t really matter, since the very reason why I’m hiding out here in Huttonville comes back...with a gun in hand…dressed up as, guess who…
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Hate to love romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
High heat
Mild foul language
Cliffhanger ending
A lonely CFO dressed as Santa. A single mom and her special son. And a Christmas carol that creates a miracle nobody would ever expect.
I’m just minding my own business, grabbing a snack for my son, before I head back to work. Next thing I know I’m staring down Santa Claus in the middle of the mall. Everyone from the Christmas party last night I recognize as they look at me with judgement. But none of them know what that boy has been through. What I’ve been through. And why, God, but why, has the lord sent me a guardian angel dress as Santa Claus, now?
***
My sister Hannah chose my name, Christian, because it sounds a lot like Christmas. No accident there. So when she asks me to dress up as Santa Claus for the kids in the mall, I have trouble saying no. Turns out it’s the best job I’ve ever had, and I’m the CFO of my folks’ company, so that’s saying a lot. But when a certain young boy and his mama come into my life, and I learn of his secret, suddenly his mama, Perrie, is no longer the tiger mama she started out as. And I find myself on the business end of an unforgivable situation.
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Second chance romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
Slow burn romance
Medium heat
Mild foul language
Cliffhanger ending
I’m just minding my own business, grabbing a snack for my son, before I head back to work. Next thing I know I’m staring down Santa Claus in the middle of the mall. Everyone from the Christmas party last night I recognize as they look at me with judgement. But none of them know what that boy has been through. What I’ve been through. And why, God, but why, has the lord sent me a guardian angel dress as Santa Claus, now?
***
My sister Hannah chose my name, Christian, because it sounds a lot like Christmas. No accident there. So when she asks me to dress up as Santa Claus for the kids in the mall, I have trouble saying no. Turns out it’s the best job I’ve ever had, and I’m the CFO of my folks’ company, so that’s saying a lot. But when a certain young boy and his mama come into my life, and I learn of his secret, suddenly his mama, Perrie, is no longer the tiger mama she started out as. And I find myself on the business end of an unforgivable situation.
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Second chance romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
Slow burn romance
Medium heat
Mild foul language
Cliffhanger ending
An unforgiving past. A future on the chopping block. And a secret revealed days before Christmas, that can redeem or ruin everything they’ve been fighting for.
The strike comes before I can stop it. Before I know it, my eyeball feels like it’ll explode and Jovi is chasing the perpetrator out the door, not before the sheriff shows up and takes the dirtbag to jail. This is my life. I work in a bar with some great people. It’s the drunks and juvenile delinquents that ruin it all. And it’s Christmas. Y’all would think that my luck would change, but it hasn’t. As if it couldn’t get any worse, my car breaks down, and Jovi has to drive me home. The third strike of the night comes when the lock on my door is broken, and I have to get Jovi to help boost me up into my own bedroom window. You’d think my fate would change after that. But what I do next is something so stupid, so impulsive, but so life changing, that I don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner.
***
Rickie is one of those women that is so strong and independent, I wouldn’t dare tell her what I’ve been feeling for her, until she walks in on me doing something I was keeping secret from everyone. Somehow, I convince her to do the same and change her life, despite the mistake that led to the decision. But that’s in the past now. She’s got her own past, which makes it easier for us to find common ground. But as we hear the sleighbells ringing, the sonogram pulsing, and the future calling, I find that I’m the one standing on solid ground, enough for the both of us. That is, until a final test, just days before Christmas, that sends us both in a tailspin. And I don’t know which one of us is strong enough to wait for that final call with the answer to our prayers…is it too late for a Christmas miracle?
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Second chance romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
Medium heat
Mild foul language
The strike comes before I can stop it. Before I know it, my eyeball feels like it’ll explode and Jovi is chasing the perpetrator out the door, not before the sheriff shows up and takes the dirtbag to jail. This is my life. I work in a bar with some great people. It’s the drunks and juvenile delinquents that ruin it all. And it’s Christmas. Y’all would think that my luck would change, but it hasn’t. As if it couldn’t get any worse, my car breaks down, and Jovi has to drive me home. The third strike of the night comes when the lock on my door is broken, and I have to get Jovi to help boost me up into my own bedroom window. You’d think my fate would change after that. But what I do next is something so stupid, so impulsive, but so life changing, that I don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner.
***
Rickie is one of those women that is so strong and independent, I wouldn’t dare tell her what I’ve been feeling for her, until she walks in on me doing something I was keeping secret from everyone. Somehow, I convince her to do the same and change her life, despite the mistake that led to the decision. But that’s in the past now. She’s got her own past, which makes it easier for us to find common ground. But as we hear the sleighbells ringing, the sonogram pulsing, and the future calling, I find that I’m the one standing on solid ground, enough for the both of us. That is, until a final test, just days before Christmas, that sends us both in a tailspin. And I don’t know which one of us is strong enough to wait for that final call with the answer to our prayers…is it too late for a Christmas miracle?
Holiday romance
Christmas romance
Second chance romance
Happily ever after romance
Steamy romance
Medium heat
Mild foul language
A Town Without Pity Series
A riches to rags cowboy. A hardened cowgirl. The gunshot that erases all doubt.
Laura Warner knows nothing but horses. Her entire life has been lived on a ranch. It’s her love, her dream, and aside from the love of her life, Quentin, it’s the only thing that she ever thinks about. But when tragedy strikes at Kelsey Ranch, Laura is left to care for the horses and the land with the help of her siblings. Years later, Laura feels content with life, but when a gunshot blasts only days after she has to make a difficult decision, Laura learns that everything happens for a reason…and it doesn’t always lead to more hardship…sometimes it leads to happiness. But can she convince herself that this is possible?
Grayson Thomas is an out of work lowlife, who just happens to have world class siblings that drag him out of his rut days after he loses everything, or gives everything up, depending on one’s perspective. When he makes the decision to flee from El Paso and move to Huttonville, just outside of Dallas, his brothers give him their thumbs up. Grayson has no idea that he’s about to step into the world that he does, and when a gunshot blasts on his second day in Huttonville, he’s left wondering if he should make tire tracks back to El Paso, or stay in Huttonville.
When Laura’s face becomes a staple in Grayson’s life, what was once a demon craving becomes a distant memory. What he once worked hard for and lost soon becomes something that he may have again. Things that once brought him to the edges of demise, become obliterated and exist only in random nightmares. Grayson’s tough exterior is softened through Laura’s honest and thoughtful words, and Laura sees life in a new light, and learns to laugh and have fun again with someone that isn’t family. But is this enough? Can two people who have been through so much, lost everything and worked hard to gain it back, learn to trust enough to let their guard down and see life and love for what it is? Short answer, yes. They both do. But just when they do, someone who has been watching from afar swoops in and threatens to take everything.
Can they survive yet another tragedy…and more important, will they have to?
This is a book about survival and love. In that order. This series is the start of a huge helping of feels. Each story has medium heat and a cliffhanger ending, so be sure to read the books in their proper sequence. Get addicted today!
Laura Warner knows nothing but horses. Her entire life has been lived on a ranch. It’s her love, her dream, and aside from the love of her life, Quentin, it’s the only thing that she ever thinks about. But when tragedy strikes at Kelsey Ranch, Laura is left to care for the horses and the land with the help of her siblings. Years later, Laura feels content with life, but when a gunshot blasts only days after she has to make a difficult decision, Laura learns that everything happens for a reason…and it doesn’t always lead to more hardship…sometimes it leads to happiness. But can she convince herself that this is possible?
Grayson Thomas is an out of work lowlife, who just happens to have world class siblings that drag him out of his rut days after he loses everything, or gives everything up, depending on one’s perspective. When he makes the decision to flee from El Paso and move to Huttonville, just outside of Dallas, his brothers give him their thumbs up. Grayson has no idea that he’s about to step into the world that he does, and when a gunshot blasts on his second day in Huttonville, he’s left wondering if he should make tire tracks back to El Paso, or stay in Huttonville.
When Laura’s face becomes a staple in Grayson’s life, what was once a demon craving becomes a distant memory. What he once worked hard for and lost soon becomes something that he may have again. Things that once brought him to the edges of demise, become obliterated and exist only in random nightmares. Grayson’s tough exterior is softened through Laura’s honest and thoughtful words, and Laura sees life in a new light, and learns to laugh and have fun again with someone that isn’t family. But is this enough? Can two people who have been through so much, lost everything and worked hard to gain it back, learn to trust enough to let their guard down and see life and love for what it is? Short answer, yes. They both do. But just when they do, someone who has been watching from afar swoops in and threatens to take everything.
Can they survive yet another tragedy…and more important, will they have to?
This is a book about survival and love. In that order. This series is the start of a huge helping of feels. Each story has medium heat and a cliffhanger ending, so be sure to read the books in their proper sequence. Get addicted today!
Men are Lisa’s magnets. Kurt is her Kryptonite. Until he discovers the true woman behind the act.
After a failed engagement, Lisa resigns herself to never fall under the spell of another man again. From then on, the ball is always in her court and Lisa calls all the shots. She’s independent, strong-willed, and gets a personal high out of marathoning her way through men. Until one man walks into her life…and for the first time ever, Lisa is speechless.
Kurt relocates to Huttonville to help his brother Grayson out on Kelsey Ranch. After obtaining a college degree in a similar field, Kurt realizes that horses are, in fact, his life. But the other important thing to Kurt is family, which is why he drops everything to help Grayson in his time of need. Kurt, like the other Thomas boys, is a no-nonsense, ‘let’s get the job done’ kind of guy. When he hears about Lisa, his boss’s way too forward best friend, he admittedly distances himself when she comes around the ranch. But he soon realizes that that isn’t necessary, since Kurt is the only man whom she does not try to sink her teeth into.
Until one day when Kurt just can’t stand to watch her scurry away, and he confronts her. What he finds out, within days, changes his life. Lisa is unlike any other woman Kurt has ever known. But she leaves out one very important detail. That secret is what nearly kills her days later. Once Kurt learns the truth about Lisa, will he stand by her side, or will he bolt like the man who once left her for the same reason, nearly a decade ago…
A heartbreaking yet heartwarming tale about lost love and finding it again. It’s also about taking the good with the bad in life and in love. Pick up your copy today!
After a failed engagement, Lisa resigns herself to never fall under the spell of another man again. From then on, the ball is always in her court and Lisa calls all the shots. She’s independent, strong-willed, and gets a personal high out of marathoning her way through men. Until one man walks into her life…and for the first time ever, Lisa is speechless.
Kurt relocates to Huttonville to help his brother Grayson out on Kelsey Ranch. After obtaining a college degree in a similar field, Kurt realizes that horses are, in fact, his life. But the other important thing to Kurt is family, which is why he drops everything to help Grayson in his time of need. Kurt, like the other Thomas boys, is a no-nonsense, ‘let’s get the job done’ kind of guy. When he hears about Lisa, his boss’s way too forward best friend, he admittedly distances himself when she comes around the ranch. But he soon realizes that that isn’t necessary, since Kurt is the only man whom she does not try to sink her teeth into.
Until one day when Kurt just can’t stand to watch her scurry away, and he confronts her. What he finds out, within days, changes his life. Lisa is unlike any other woman Kurt has ever known. But she leaves out one very important detail. That secret is what nearly kills her days later. Once Kurt learns the truth about Lisa, will he stand by her side, or will he bolt like the man who once left her for the same reason, nearly a decade ago…
A heartbreaking yet heartwarming tale about lost love and finding it again. It’s also about taking the good with the bad in life and in love. Pick up your copy today!
The right man. The wrong time. The lie that can’t outrun the past.
Clint plays a balancing act; he runs his medical practice in Huttonville while helping his sister Laura with the family ranch. He has one major flaw with women: he falls too hard too fast, ultimately driving them away before the real flame actually starts. He’s smart, sexy, hard-working, he’s the perfect eligible bachelor, except for one thing: his heart lives in the past.
Cassie and her daddy collectively run the family business. She’s a genuine hard-core success story, without the silver spoon in her mouth since birth. Her entire life, everything has been put on hold to support her father and his business in Dallas, until he falls ill. His illness could be kept in check, except for one thing: in his mind, he’s not sick.
When Cassie takes her nephew for a week while her sister goes on vacation, she brings him to Kelsey Ranch for riding lessons. The sexy Clint gives him his first lesson, while Cassie watches, swooning from the sidelines. After a brief dating interlude, Clint and Cassie both fall hard and fast for each other. But during her stay in Huttonville, there is double trouble back in Dallas: her daddy collapses and the business ends up on the chopping block.
To help save her daddy and the business, Cassie has to make a very difficult decision, making a deal with the devil himself. Cassie has to give up Clint forever, or lose the business, essentially putting the final nail in her daddy’s coffin.
What is a girl to do?
A heartwarming and heartbreaking story about choices and the implications of them. It’s also an important lesson on forgiveness and letting go. This has a wicked cliffhanger ending, so be warned! Pick up your copy today and get addicted to this fun and romantic series!
Clint plays a balancing act; he runs his medical practice in Huttonville while helping his sister Laura with the family ranch. He has one major flaw with women: he falls too hard too fast, ultimately driving them away before the real flame actually starts. He’s smart, sexy, hard-working, he’s the perfect eligible bachelor, except for one thing: his heart lives in the past.
Cassie and her daddy collectively run the family business. She’s a genuine hard-core success story, without the silver spoon in her mouth since birth. Her entire life, everything has been put on hold to support her father and his business in Dallas, until he falls ill. His illness could be kept in check, except for one thing: in his mind, he’s not sick.
When Cassie takes her nephew for a week while her sister goes on vacation, she brings him to Kelsey Ranch for riding lessons. The sexy Clint gives him his first lesson, while Cassie watches, swooning from the sidelines. After a brief dating interlude, Clint and Cassie both fall hard and fast for each other. But during her stay in Huttonville, there is double trouble back in Dallas: her daddy collapses and the business ends up on the chopping block.
To help save her daddy and the business, Cassie has to make a very difficult decision, making a deal with the devil himself. Cassie has to give up Clint forever, or lose the business, essentially putting the final nail in her daddy’s coffin.
What is a girl to do?
A heartwarming and heartbreaking story about choices and the implications of them. It’s also an important lesson on forgiveness and letting go. This has a wicked cliffhanger ending, so be warned! Pick up your copy today and get addicted to this fun and romantic series!
An unexpected union. A mystery intruder. A miracle. And a wedding that threatens the family.
After an abrupt departure from her previous career, Presley never expects to be so well received at the rival company, despite the null and void NDA and questionable, discreet reason why she parted ways. But Presley was not raised to mosey her way through life, having been raised by her aunt after her parent’s death, she’s bumped uglies with many things, some of which she’s dealt with accordingly, and some she has not.
Will is fed up with his deadbeat IT manager, and so he praises Presley’s headstrong and intelligent ways when she takes over that department. Just five minutes with this woman has him hooked, and soon he realizes just how much her heart is in the job. It’s unprecedented to him, and he finds himself jumping through hoops to happily show her his accolades, including promoting her to COO before her probationary period is up.
When the holidays arrive, it comes to light that Presley will be flying solo for Christmas, and Will is having none of it. After a simple horse-riding lesson, a new Stetson, and a bottle of wine, Will starts to see Presley in a whole new light, and the feeling is mutual. A night of sheer terror, not passion, ensues, and the bond between Will and Presley is tightened, but not in a way that they expect. Between Will’s sister Laura being hospitalized and a mystery guest trying to break into the company on Christmas Day, Will and Presley find themselves pressing through and finding strength and comfort in each other.
But Presley’s secret is part of what fuels the hunt for the mystery intruder, along with a laundry list of potential suspects who have both threatened and who have actually harmed family members in the past. Problem is, most of those lowlifes are already serving time. Just when the family is about to welcome another member into their already blissfully happy family, the perpetrator strikes at the right time, and at the wrong time. Will this person live to tell, or will the Kelsey family band together and crush them in the way that only the Kelsey family can?
A tale of two alike people who have lived very different lives but find common ground and strength in each other. A combination best friends to lovers and office romance that will lift your spirits and make you believe in miracles. This has a special Christmas twist, but it can be enjoyed all year round. Read all about Will. Readers have been dying to have him pair up, and he finally meets the love of his life that he meets in an unexpected way. Pick up your copy today!
After an abrupt departure from her previous career, Presley never expects to be so well received at the rival company, despite the null and void NDA and questionable, discreet reason why she parted ways. But Presley was not raised to mosey her way through life, having been raised by her aunt after her parent’s death, she’s bumped uglies with many things, some of which she’s dealt with accordingly, and some she has not.
Will is fed up with his deadbeat IT manager, and so he praises Presley’s headstrong and intelligent ways when she takes over that department. Just five minutes with this woman has him hooked, and soon he realizes just how much her heart is in the job. It’s unprecedented to him, and he finds himself jumping through hoops to happily show her his accolades, including promoting her to COO before her probationary period is up.
When the holidays arrive, it comes to light that Presley will be flying solo for Christmas, and Will is having none of it. After a simple horse-riding lesson, a new Stetson, and a bottle of wine, Will starts to see Presley in a whole new light, and the feeling is mutual. A night of sheer terror, not passion, ensues, and the bond between Will and Presley is tightened, but not in a way that they expect. Between Will’s sister Laura being hospitalized and a mystery guest trying to break into the company on Christmas Day, Will and Presley find themselves pressing through and finding strength and comfort in each other.
But Presley’s secret is part of what fuels the hunt for the mystery intruder, along with a laundry list of potential suspects who have both threatened and who have actually harmed family members in the past. Problem is, most of those lowlifes are already serving time. Just when the family is about to welcome another member into their already blissfully happy family, the perpetrator strikes at the right time, and at the wrong time. Will this person live to tell, or will the Kelsey family band together and crush them in the way that only the Kelsey family can?
A tale of two alike people who have lived very different lives but find common ground and strength in each other. A combination best friends to lovers and office romance that will lift your spirits and make you believe in miracles. This has a special Christmas twist, but it can be enjoyed all year round. Read all about Will. Readers have been dying to have him pair up, and he finally meets the love of his life that he meets in an unexpected way. Pick up your copy today!
Two lawyers; as unlikely a union as two Scorpios…the secret that could ruin their lives…and the miracle that saves them.
Rachel Thomas is a coveted El Paso lawyer. Her prowess in the courtroom is enough to shun any criminal into retirement. But her partnership in the legal firm is sullied by the big cheese, who burdens his staff with large case loads while he basks on his yacht for sport. The ranch she grew up on seems a distant memory most weeks, while she prepares briefings and depositions for her clients, and her family slops horse manure and raises beasts, all while missing their beloved sister and daughter. Until Chad Hedger walks into the firm one day, dulling her focus and warming her bed, quicker than she could win a case.
Chad Hedger lives a life most men would only dream of, with one exception. He’s a successful attorney, single, painfully handsome, and has enough charm to win over any female. Trouble is, no female has ever caught his eye. And his family life is displaced so much that any woman would run the other way. When Chad is disowned by his father, he’s forced to move from his beloved hometown in Dallas, to El Paso, and has been sworn to never look back. And when he begins working for the same law firm as Rachel Thomas, he begins missing Dallas more than ever. Rachel is the only salvation Chad has, but is that enough?
When tragedy strikes back home in Dallas, Chad has to make a quick decision, and move back to his hometown, leaving behind a girl who has shown him more love than anyone else has his entire life. He has to choose between two things that matter more to him than anything, but he doesn’t realize that there is a third thing. And neither does Rachel, until Chad’s bags are packed. Is it too late?
Rachel Thomas is a coveted El Paso lawyer. Her prowess in the courtroom is enough to shun any criminal into retirement. But her partnership in the legal firm is sullied by the big cheese, who burdens his staff with large case loads while he basks on his yacht for sport. The ranch she grew up on seems a distant memory most weeks, while she prepares briefings and depositions for her clients, and her family slops horse manure and raises beasts, all while missing their beloved sister and daughter. Until Chad Hedger walks into the firm one day, dulling her focus and warming her bed, quicker than she could win a case.
Chad Hedger lives a life most men would only dream of, with one exception. He’s a successful attorney, single, painfully handsome, and has enough charm to win over any female. Trouble is, no female has ever caught his eye. And his family life is displaced so much that any woman would run the other way. When Chad is disowned by his father, he’s forced to move from his beloved hometown in Dallas, to El Paso, and has been sworn to never look back. And when he begins working for the same law firm as Rachel Thomas, he begins missing Dallas more than ever. Rachel is the only salvation Chad has, but is that enough?
When tragedy strikes back home in Dallas, Chad has to make a quick decision, and move back to his hometown, leaving behind a girl who has shown him more love than anyone else has his entire life. He has to choose between two things that matter more to him than anything, but he doesn’t realize that there is a third thing. And neither does Rachel, until Chad’s bags are packed. Is it too late?
A kidnapping gone wrong. A chronically ill child. And a union nobody sees coming…except the barrel of a gun.
Quin Hedger is a rare breed. He’s a doctor who grew up on a ranch, with four brothers, a pious mother and a father who left this earth not long ago. Quin is hard-working, has a heart of gold, and will do anything for any of his patients, namely one. Getting little Trinity a new kidney isn’t any easy task, but he’s been at it since she was a baby and he isn’t giving up, not even when her corrupt Uncle arranges an ill-fated kidnapping that has a sudden twist.
Whitney has raised Trinity all but on her own. Trinity’s father left when he couldn’t handle dealing with a sick child, but thankfully her brother Peter is there to sweep up the bits and fill the gaps…until he’s more trouble than he’s worth. Trinity’s doctor, who insists on being called ‘Dr. Quin’ as a kind sentiment, has always put her daughter front and center, so it tugs at both their heartstrings when they have to watch her health start to deteriorate.
When Trinity’s father surprises Quin and Whitney, they’re led down a path of hope, only to be let down once again, as Trinity lays in hospital, missing out on her young life. Although hopeful, Quin keeps hitting brick walls in his quest to find what the little girl needs, and in doing so, he also finds what he’s always needed, but he can’t have both until the one he loves can love again. It’s a slippery slope and a tricky one at best. And when Quin finally sees the fog clear, he finds himself looking down the barrel of a gun.
Quin Hedger is a rare breed. He’s a doctor who grew up on a ranch, with four brothers, a pious mother and a father who left this earth not long ago. Quin is hard-working, has a heart of gold, and will do anything for any of his patients, namely one. Getting little Trinity a new kidney isn’t any easy task, but he’s been at it since she was a baby and he isn’t giving up, not even when her corrupt Uncle arranges an ill-fated kidnapping that has a sudden twist.
Whitney has raised Trinity all but on her own. Trinity’s father left when he couldn’t handle dealing with a sick child, but thankfully her brother Peter is there to sweep up the bits and fill the gaps…until he’s more trouble than he’s worth. Trinity’s doctor, who insists on being called ‘Dr. Quin’ as a kind sentiment, has always put her daughter front and center, so it tugs at both their heartstrings when they have to watch her health start to deteriorate.
When Trinity’s father surprises Quin and Whitney, they’re led down a path of hope, only to be let down once again, as Trinity lays in hospital, missing out on her young life. Although hopeful, Quin keeps hitting brick walls in his quest to find what the little girl needs, and in doing so, he also finds what he’s always needed, but he can’t have both until the one he loves can love again. It’s a slippery slope and a tricky one at best. And when Quin finally sees the fog clear, he finds himself looking down the barrel of a gun.
Some angels wear cowboy hats. Some villains wear poker faces. Home isn’t always where the heart is…and sometimes it isn’t only the good that die young.
Luellen was raised by her uncle and aunt, in a God-fearing home, with little sentiment for life and love. So, the young girl grows up feeling like she’s a freak for being emotional at the drop of a hat, and for her pronounced reticence. People stare at her and spread rumors about the orphan girl who doesn’t grow up to be a regular Texan woman. What is wrong with Luellen is something only one person knows, but the why is the part that a dear friend figures out in time.
Hawk is a grouchy, overworked, stubborn rancher, who has been left to tend to the ranch with his last two brothers, who, in his opinion, are about as useless as tits on a bull, as Texans put it. This, after his two best ranch hands leave; his older brother to move away and start a new career, and his younger brother to help at a ranch in the same town as the older brother. Hawk is hated by many for his fiery temper and loose cannon attitude, until the day someone leaves a secret treasure in his mailbox…shortly after he nearly attacks that someone.
It takes days for Hawk to see what only her best friend has seen for years. But he can’t do anything about it without betraying Luellen’s trust. Chance takes over and the one thing that has haunted Luellen since her parents’ death…disappears. But can she grow up to love and live life the way she deserves? And will a serendipitous gathering save the lives of others? Find out in ‘No More Dice’, a beautiful, heart-wrenching love story that brings together two characters from previous books, and ties in the story arc with two other couples who fell in love earlier in the series. Don’t miss book seven! FYI…it has another painful cliff hanger, so be warned!
Luellen was raised by her uncle and aunt, in a God-fearing home, with little sentiment for life and love. So, the young girl grows up feeling like she’s a freak for being emotional at the drop of a hat, and for her pronounced reticence. People stare at her and spread rumors about the orphan girl who doesn’t grow up to be a regular Texan woman. What is wrong with Luellen is something only one person knows, but the why is the part that a dear friend figures out in time.
Hawk is a grouchy, overworked, stubborn rancher, who has been left to tend to the ranch with his last two brothers, who, in his opinion, are about as useless as tits on a bull, as Texans put it. This, after his two best ranch hands leave; his older brother to move away and start a new career, and his younger brother to help at a ranch in the same town as the older brother. Hawk is hated by many for his fiery temper and loose cannon attitude, until the day someone leaves a secret treasure in his mailbox…shortly after he nearly attacks that someone.
It takes days for Hawk to see what only her best friend has seen for years. But he can’t do anything about it without betraying Luellen’s trust. Chance takes over and the one thing that has haunted Luellen since her parents’ death…disappears. But can she grow up to love and live life the way she deserves? And will a serendipitous gathering save the lives of others? Find out in ‘No More Dice’, a beautiful, heart-wrenching love story that brings together two characters from previous books, and ties in the story arc with two other couples who fell in love earlier in the series. Don’t miss book seven! FYI…it has another painful cliff hanger, so be warned!
The little white lie. The wasted years together. And the mistaken toe tag that ends up saving a life.
Carson Thomas joins the military because of Hawk. Not leaving home on good terms puts a sour taste in his mouth and a world of resentment in his girlfriend’s Missy’s heart. But she’s got him by the balls in more ways than one…and she knows it. When he meets Kerry-Ann, the sweet fellow soldier doing half time as a bartender, he starts seeing the world through her eyes. But will he remain faithful despite his misgivings about the girl he left behind?
Kerry-Ann shares the same state with Carson, and even though they live in different cities, they find a camaraderie between them amongst the oceans that separate them from home. The girl smells a rat from what Carson tells her about his sweet, innocent hometown girl, but she can’t bear to see the big-hearted guy suffer, especially when the girls he loves is so far away.
Years pass while Carson stays away from home, avoiding Hawk and the chill in the air from his family, and effectively avoiding Missy and the ever-present pressure, but it won’t last for long. When the truth finally sets Carson free, he retaliates, sending himself onto the battlefield, where he can forget about the betrayal and heartbreak, but also where he nearly ends his life.
In an unexpected twist of fate, a face from Carson’s past shows up in his hospital room, but will Carson make the right move? Is it too late for Carson Thomas to change his path and do the right thing?
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Second chance romance
Military romance
Medical romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
Carson Thomas joins the military because of Hawk. Not leaving home on good terms puts a sour taste in his mouth and a world of resentment in his girlfriend’s Missy’s heart. But she’s got him by the balls in more ways than one…and she knows it. When he meets Kerry-Ann, the sweet fellow soldier doing half time as a bartender, he starts seeing the world through her eyes. But will he remain faithful despite his misgivings about the girl he left behind?
Kerry-Ann shares the same state with Carson, and even though they live in different cities, they find a camaraderie between them amongst the oceans that separate them from home. The girl smells a rat from what Carson tells her about his sweet, innocent hometown girl, but she can’t bear to see the big-hearted guy suffer, especially when the girls he loves is so far away.
Years pass while Carson stays away from home, avoiding Hawk and the chill in the air from his family, and effectively avoiding Missy and the ever-present pressure, but it won’t last for long. When the truth finally sets Carson free, he retaliates, sending himself onto the battlefield, where he can forget about the betrayal and heartbreak, but also where he nearly ends his life.
In an unexpected twist of fate, a face from Carson’s past shows up in his hospital room, but will Carson make the right move? Is it too late for Carson Thomas to change his path and do the right thing?
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Second chance romance
Military romance
Medical romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
The wrong girl. The right moves. The dirty business deal that ends with a mule and a gun…in the hands of someone Chase least expects.
After spending more than a decade in Afghanistan, Chase is more than happy to start his own business, doing exactly what he loves. A deal goes sour and Chase is left to pick up the pieces. Luckily, his military buddy, Carson, is more than happy to assume the role. Ignoring his broken heart, Chase motors on, hiring a lovely young assistant named Summer, who turns out to be something Chase would never have guessed.
Working with her uncle for countless schooling years was a perfect move for Summer, but when her uncle sells on retirement, Summer finds herself being turned away by potential employers, citing her lack of professional experience as an excuse for giving her a chance. But when Chase, a man opening a gun business, throws her an olive branch, she is over the moon. The small town catches wind of Summer’s new position, and she finds herself sullying a long-distance relationship inadvertently.
A horrifying incident in the office threatens Summer’s new career, causing Chase to wonder if his past has come back to haunt him, after all. And when Chase’s hand is finally dealt to him, he learns who the traitor is…seconds too late.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Second chance romance
Military romance
Office Romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
After spending more than a decade in Afghanistan, Chase is more than happy to start his own business, doing exactly what he loves. A deal goes sour and Chase is left to pick up the pieces. Luckily, his military buddy, Carson, is more than happy to assume the role. Ignoring his broken heart, Chase motors on, hiring a lovely young assistant named Summer, who turns out to be something Chase would never have guessed.
Working with her uncle for countless schooling years was a perfect move for Summer, but when her uncle sells on retirement, Summer finds herself being turned away by potential employers, citing her lack of professional experience as an excuse for giving her a chance. But when Chase, a man opening a gun business, throws her an olive branch, she is over the moon. The small town catches wind of Summer’s new position, and she finds herself sullying a long-distance relationship inadvertently.
A horrifying incident in the office threatens Summer’s new career, causing Chase to wonder if his past has come back to haunt him, after all. And when Chase’s hand is finally dealt to him, he learns who the traitor is…seconds too late.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Cowboy romance
Second chance romance
Military romance
Office Romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
The deadly family secret. The perfect crime. The impossible romance. And the man who can end it all with one phone call.
Growing up in a home without a mother and with a world-renowned surgeon for a father, wasn’t easy for Mila. And when she grows into a woman, it seems like her father never gives her her wings. What makes it worse is her litter of siblings are estranged, and the only real contact she has is with her father’s assistant and the maid. Until Dawson, a young, budding surgeon, comes along, and he sees Mila for the woman she is.
Dawson idolizes Doctor Smirnova’s work, in fact, he writes his medical thesis on the surgical genius, and bases his whole medical practice on the man’s livelihood. So, when he receives an invitation to go to Russia to study Smirnova’s newest procedure, he packs his bags and peels out of the driveway faster than his legs can carry him. But strange things begin to occur upon his arrival. He is forcefully invited to stay in the man’s guest house, and a strange yet beautiful woman seems to appear everywhere, as if from nowhere, and Smirnova’s behavior raises brows to say the least.
When Dawson is introduced to Mila, even weirder things happen, and Dawson inadvertently uncovers a secret that has been kept in the family for more than two decades. With a swift trip back to U.S. soil, and an extra passenger accompanying him, Dawson soon learns that things in his world have not always been as they have seemed…and someone will pay for it with their life.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Medical romance
Military romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
Growing up in a home without a mother and with a world-renowned surgeon for a father, wasn’t easy for Mila. And when she grows into a woman, it seems like her father never gives her her wings. What makes it worse is her litter of siblings are estranged, and the only real contact she has is with her father’s assistant and the maid. Until Dawson, a young, budding surgeon, comes along, and he sees Mila for the woman she is.
Dawson idolizes Doctor Smirnova’s work, in fact, he writes his medical thesis on the surgical genius, and bases his whole medical practice on the man’s livelihood. So, when he receives an invitation to go to Russia to study Smirnova’s newest procedure, he packs his bags and peels out of the driveway faster than his legs can carry him. But strange things begin to occur upon his arrival. He is forcefully invited to stay in the man’s guest house, and a strange yet beautiful woman seems to appear everywhere, as if from nowhere, and Smirnova’s behavior raises brows to say the least.
When Dawson is introduced to Mila, even weirder things happen, and Dawson inadvertently uncovers a secret that has been kept in the family for more than two decades. With a swift trip back to U.S. soil, and an extra passenger accompanying him, Dawson soon learns that things in his world have not always been as they have seemed…and someone will pay for it with their life.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Medical romance
Military romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
The accident that nearly destroys him. The team that miraculously pulls him back together. And the lie told that could change both of their lives forever.
Kiley has a lot going for her. She’s got the perfect man, the perfect career choice, a brain and a drive to succeed that surpasses anything she could have dreamed of. But just when she thinks she’s got it all, an unexpected item found in a drawer while her boyfriend is out with friends makes a sudden change in her life that can never be undone. To make matters worse, when a new patient makes her uncomfortable after said discovery, she tells a lie that she can’t un-tell, digging herself further into a hole.
When Luke nearly dies after a fall, he finds himself in unwanted territory. First, he’s in hospital, then he’s stuck in a wheelchair, unable to do anything for himself. A man used to eighteen-hour workdays at the family ranch finds it difficult to be tied down, visiting doctor after doctor. Until he meets Kiley, a physiotherapist on the road to being a surgeon, and he begins to see light at the end of the tunnel. But when he finds out something about her, all bets are off, and he’s forced back into his rut.
Unsuspecting, they both have something in common. But when fast friends become something more, the truth comes out, and Luke goes running. Will Kiley go after him?
And more important, eyes are watching the family ranch…just waiting for the right moment to make their move…which will be easier with one man down…
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Medical romance
Second chance romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
Kiley has a lot going for her. She’s got the perfect man, the perfect career choice, a brain and a drive to succeed that surpasses anything she could have dreamed of. But just when she thinks she’s got it all, an unexpected item found in a drawer while her boyfriend is out with friends makes a sudden change in her life that can never be undone. To make matters worse, when a new patient makes her uncomfortable after said discovery, she tells a lie that she can’t un-tell, digging herself further into a hole.
When Luke nearly dies after a fall, he finds himself in unwanted territory. First, he’s in hospital, then he’s stuck in a wheelchair, unable to do anything for himself. A man used to eighteen-hour workdays at the family ranch finds it difficult to be tied down, visiting doctor after doctor. Until he meets Kiley, a physiotherapist on the road to being a surgeon, and he begins to see light at the end of the tunnel. But when he finds out something about her, all bets are off, and he’s forced back into his rut.
Unsuspecting, they both have something in common. But when fast friends become something more, the truth comes out, and Luke goes running. Will Kiley go after him?
And more important, eyes are watching the family ranch…just waiting for the right moment to make their move…which will be easier with one man down…
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Ranch romance
Medical romance
Second chance romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
The perfect lie. The deception that goes viral. The truth that should set them free…but instead, it threatens to kill.
Rachel Lewis has it all. Being a business consultant, she has a long list of successes, but an even longer list of potential relationships that she’s never had. Until she meets Drake, a man with the perfect match for everything: a drowning business, a rock-solid work ethic, and unheard of talent. But just when she’s about to cross that line between business and pleasure, a life-or-death lie ruins it all…or so she thinks.
Drake Hatcher left the nest years ago to start a business. This is what he tells people. Including his own family. But deep in the bowels of his childhood lies a painful memory that’s been locked away for decades. His brothers hate him. His folks miss him. Town elders know the real story. But when he comes home with a failed business and a broken heart, he meets Rachel, and suddenly things aren’t nearly as dire.
Until he learns a secret, from Rachel’s best friend Kiley, that throws everything into a tailspin. And it’s all about to blow up in the town’s face…at the hands of a madman who’s been watching from behind the scenes…and knows the perfect time to strike.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Small town romance
Ranch romance
Medical romance
Second chance romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
Rachel Lewis has it all. Being a business consultant, she has a long list of successes, but an even longer list of potential relationships that she’s never had. Until she meets Drake, a man with the perfect match for everything: a drowning business, a rock-solid work ethic, and unheard of talent. But just when she’s about to cross that line between business and pleasure, a life-or-death lie ruins it all…or so she thinks.
Drake Hatcher left the nest years ago to start a business. This is what he tells people. Including his own family. But deep in the bowels of his childhood lies a painful memory that’s been locked away for decades. His brothers hate him. His folks miss him. Town elders know the real story. But when he comes home with a failed business and a broken heart, he meets Rachel, and suddenly things aren’t nearly as dire.
Until he learns a secret, from Rachel’s best friend Kiley, that throws everything into a tailspin. And it’s all about to blow up in the town’s face…at the hands of a madman who’s been watching from behind the scenes…and knows the perfect time to strike.
HEA (Happily Ever After)
Small town romance
Ranch romance
Medical romance
Second chance romance
Medium heat
Course language
Cliffhanger ending
Magic at Cog Hill Series
A widower raising her challenged daughter. A neighbor that proves science isn't as powerful as one's heart.
Her husband is dead. Her daughter doesn’t speak. The town she’s raising her child in is being set aflame and nobody knows who is doing it or why. Sherry is alone, facing her worst fears while the town pulls together to keep everyone safe. She prays that the culprit will be found before it’s too late, but her instincts predict otherwise. When a new face arrives in town, Sherry realizes that she isn’t the only one who has lost, and more importantly, that there is much more that she could lose.
The local fire department hires a man with a painful past, who shares a unique bond with the Denise, the little girl who doesn’t speak. A common interest between them creates trust and opens doors otherwise believed to be closed forever. Residents wonder if this new face will be a help or a hindrance to the town; but only Denise knows. And she can’t tell anyone.
Anything is possible, especially when love and faith are present. She Only Speaks to Butterflies is a heartwarming story that helps us see that sometimes modern science isn’t as powerful as the human heart. Pick up your copy today!
Her husband is dead. Her daughter doesn’t speak. The town she’s raising her child in is being set aflame and nobody knows who is doing it or why. Sherry is alone, facing her worst fears while the town pulls together to keep everyone safe. She prays that the culprit will be found before it’s too late, but her instincts predict otherwise. When a new face arrives in town, Sherry realizes that she isn’t the only one who has lost, and more importantly, that there is much more that she could lose.
The local fire department hires a man with a painful past, who shares a unique bond with the Denise, the little girl who doesn’t speak. A common interest between them creates trust and opens doors otherwise believed to be closed forever. Residents wonder if this new face will be a help or a hindrance to the town; but only Denise knows. And she can’t tell anyone.
Anything is possible, especially when love and faith are present. She Only Speaks to Butterflies is a heartwarming story that helps us see that sometimes modern science isn’t as powerful as the human heart. Pick up your copy today!
Doctors can't diagnose her son. Until she finds one that follows his heart for the answer.
Born in a small town in Arkansas, Stacey Bailey never dreams of falling in love with big, New York newscaster Larry Keenan. When their son Jet is born, they learn quickly that he isn’t a cookie-cutter child. Suddenly, Larry begins working odd hours and there is palpable detachment in the marriage. When Larry is killed covering a dangerous news story, Stacey is left to raise Jet alone.
After visiting various doctors, Stacey realizes that there is no clear answer as to why Jet has specific medical issues. While he responds in a way that points to Autism, his other responses are inconsistent with the predisposition. Doctors are stumped, yet Stacey is left dealing with a child who can’t lead a normal life, which means that she can’t, either.
Jack, a colleague who once idolized Larry, is hungry for a story…and much more. With a type A personality, there are no lengths that Jack won’t reach to garner more time in front of the camera. By stalking Stacey, Jack strives to probe into Jet’s unnatural and, in his mind, newsworthy qualities. It seems Jack is looking to be Larry’s replacement by exploiting his only surviving son.
A family emergency forces Stacey to return to Arkansas. There is a small comfort in leaving her troubles in the Big Apple, until she realizes that one has followed her. When Jet’s problems worsen, it leads to a tailspin of angst in the hospital. Days later, following tragedy in the town, Dr. Baker helps uncover the route of Jet’s problems. Unknown sources witness the discovery, and suddenly the world becomes aware of the boy from Arkansas who has an ability that nobody else on Earth has.
A unique, never-done-before story that will warm your heart and make you believe in miracles and magic. With a cross between ‘The Sixth Sense’ and ‘A Beautiful Mind’, Knowing will have you laughing, crying, and rooting for the main characters. This is the perfect complement to She Only Speaks to Butterflies, but the books in this series can be enjoyed in any order. Pick up your copy today!
Born in a small town in Arkansas, Stacey Bailey never dreams of falling in love with big, New York newscaster Larry Keenan. When their son Jet is born, they learn quickly that he isn’t a cookie-cutter child. Suddenly, Larry begins working odd hours and there is palpable detachment in the marriage. When Larry is killed covering a dangerous news story, Stacey is left to raise Jet alone.
After visiting various doctors, Stacey realizes that there is no clear answer as to why Jet has specific medical issues. While he responds in a way that points to Autism, his other responses are inconsistent with the predisposition. Doctors are stumped, yet Stacey is left dealing with a child who can’t lead a normal life, which means that she can’t, either.
Jack, a colleague who once idolized Larry, is hungry for a story…and much more. With a type A personality, there are no lengths that Jack won’t reach to garner more time in front of the camera. By stalking Stacey, Jack strives to probe into Jet’s unnatural and, in his mind, newsworthy qualities. It seems Jack is looking to be Larry’s replacement by exploiting his only surviving son.
A family emergency forces Stacey to return to Arkansas. There is a small comfort in leaving her troubles in the Big Apple, until she realizes that one has followed her. When Jet’s problems worsen, it leads to a tailspin of angst in the hospital. Days later, following tragedy in the town, Dr. Baker helps uncover the route of Jet’s problems. Unknown sources witness the discovery, and suddenly the world becomes aware of the boy from Arkansas who has an ability that nobody else on Earth has.
A unique, never-done-before story that will warm your heart and make you believe in miracles and magic. With a cross between ‘The Sixth Sense’ and ‘A Beautiful Mind’, Knowing will have you laughing, crying, and rooting for the main characters. This is the perfect complement to She Only Speaks to Butterflies, but the books in this series can be enjoyed in any order. Pick up your copy today!
A selfish birthday wish. An undeserved new life. A tragic lesson. An important final prayer.
Is the grass ever greener on the other side? Raelynn asks herself that….and then spends months trying to figure out how to take it back.
Raelynn is a successful dietician. She is a hard-working mother of two girls, and is married to Kevin, an equally hard-working man who is a loyal and devoted husband and father. On the surface, their fourteen-year marriage looks fine, until Kevin’s father accidentally sets fire to his workshop, and the family is faced with unexpected trauma.
Suddenly under a microscope, Raelynn sees Kevin as emotionally unavailable among other subpar labels, and in her eyes, her marriage becomes that which would be favorable only to a money-hungry therapist. What’s worse is that her dearest friends seem to be reveling in above-average relationships, namely her best friend, whom Raelynn has envied for as long as she can remember.
After Raelynn makes a birthday wish, seemingly tying a knot at the end of her rope, in a desperate plight to wish herself out of her misery and alienation, she realizes the next morning that she should have been more careful with what she wished for.
In a heartbreaking and triumphant tale, ‘It’s Not the Flowers’ is a unique look at long-term relationships, something that we all tend to do at one time or another when placed in one. Based on a true story, the author gives readers a very personal glance at a part of her life that had such an impact and was so pivotal, that it has changed the course of the author’s marriage forever, and therefore it was worth telling in this original way. This book is a standalone novel and is the final instalment in the ‘Magic at Cog Hill’ series. All the books in this series can be read in any order. Pick up your copy today!
Is the grass ever greener on the other side? Raelynn asks herself that….and then spends months trying to figure out how to take it back.
Raelynn is a successful dietician. She is a hard-working mother of two girls, and is married to Kevin, an equally hard-working man who is a loyal and devoted husband and father. On the surface, their fourteen-year marriage looks fine, until Kevin’s father accidentally sets fire to his workshop, and the family is faced with unexpected trauma.
Suddenly under a microscope, Raelynn sees Kevin as emotionally unavailable among other subpar labels, and in her eyes, her marriage becomes that which would be favorable only to a money-hungry therapist. What’s worse is that her dearest friends seem to be reveling in above-average relationships, namely her best friend, whom Raelynn has envied for as long as she can remember.
After Raelynn makes a birthday wish, seemingly tying a knot at the end of her rope, in a desperate plight to wish herself out of her misery and alienation, she realizes the next morning that she should have been more careful with what she wished for.
In a heartbreaking and triumphant tale, ‘It’s Not the Flowers’ is a unique look at long-term relationships, something that we all tend to do at one time or another when placed in one. Based on a true story, the author gives readers a very personal glance at a part of her life that had such an impact and was so pivotal, that it has changed the course of the author’s marriage forever, and therefore it was worth telling in this original way. This book is a standalone novel and is the final instalment in the ‘Magic at Cog Hill’ series. All the books in this series can be read in any order. Pick up your copy today!
A Sweet Romance Series
Sometimes secrets tear us apart. Sometimes secrets bring us together. Kendra and Ian had no idea their secrets would fuel romance.
Aptly named ‘Calamity Place’, there is never a dull moment at the apartment in Toronto’s downtown core. If it isn’t Lynda throwing her husband Ray’s clothes out the window, or Missy bringing home another date for their landlord, Mrs. Cummings, to judge, it’s Kendra spying on Ian Wilkinson, the heartthrob that doesn’t know Kendra exists.
On the surface, Kendra is seen as the apartment’s gossip, but underneath she’s a woman who has felt pain in a way that most haven’t. Hiding behind a pair of non-prescription lenses is a girl who loves, laughs, cries, and enjoys life….all from behind her living room curtains. Cassandra, her best friend, vows to help Kendra live vicariously through her own harried and socialite lifestyle, but at the end of the day, Kendra shrinks back to the wallflower she is, pushing her loved ones away.
But what Kendra doesn’t know is that Ian Wilkinson also has a secret. Will they both be able to share their pain and accept their personal flaws? Kendra is about to learn that she is not the only person at Calamity Place who is misunderstood…
Aptly named ‘Calamity Place’, there is never a dull moment at the apartment in Toronto’s downtown core. If it isn’t Lynda throwing her husband Ray’s clothes out the window, or Missy bringing home another date for their landlord, Mrs. Cummings, to judge, it’s Kendra spying on Ian Wilkinson, the heartthrob that doesn’t know Kendra exists.
On the surface, Kendra is seen as the apartment’s gossip, but underneath she’s a woman who has felt pain in a way that most haven’t. Hiding behind a pair of non-prescription lenses is a girl who loves, laughs, cries, and enjoys life….all from behind her living room curtains. Cassandra, her best friend, vows to help Kendra live vicariously through her own harried and socialite lifestyle, but at the end of the day, Kendra shrinks back to the wallflower she is, pushing her loved ones away.
But what Kendra doesn’t know is that Ian Wilkinson also has a secret. Will they both be able to share their pain and accept their personal flaws? Kendra is about to learn that she is not the only person at Calamity Place who is misunderstood…
Cassandra has never known romantic love. Her son, her parents, and her friends love her…but no man ever has. Until she’s torn between two.
Luke and Cassandra conceive Christopher after they meet at a bar. Months later, Luke is given a rare opportunity: to join a prestigious police force; a dream he has had since he was a young boy. However, this means leaving his son to move to a different province.
Desmond comes from money, has an attitude, and a mysterious edge; traits that Cassandra finds appealing. Kendra, Cassandra’s best friend, can’t stand Desmond, and her approval means a lot to Cassandra. But is Kendra’s support as valuable to Cassandra as falling in love?
After four years in Western Canada, Luke drops a bomb on Cassandra: he’s moving back to Toronto. At this point, their relationship is friendly at best. But one night can make the tables turn.
Tragedy hits, and Cassandra realizes that what she once thought was a painful decision, really wasn’t a decision at all….the answer was with her, in her heart, the whole time.
Luke and Cassandra conceive Christopher after they meet at a bar. Months later, Luke is given a rare opportunity: to join a prestigious police force; a dream he has had since he was a young boy. However, this means leaving his son to move to a different province.
Desmond comes from money, has an attitude, and a mysterious edge; traits that Cassandra finds appealing. Kendra, Cassandra’s best friend, can’t stand Desmond, and her approval means a lot to Cassandra. But is Kendra’s support as valuable to Cassandra as falling in love?
After four years in Western Canada, Luke drops a bomb on Cassandra: he’s moving back to Toronto. At this point, their relationship is friendly at best. But one night can make the tables turn.
Tragedy hits, and Cassandra realizes that what she once thought was a painful decision, really wasn’t a decision at all….the answer was with her, in her heart, the whole time.
What would you do if the love of your life suddenly didn’t want the same things as you? What if you had an unfulfilled dream and only your partner could make it come true?
Ray is the love of Linda’s life. They have an enviable marriage. Until one day Ray announces that he’s taking a contract job with his uncle….out of the country. While Linda is disappointed, what adds fuel to her upset is that they are right in the middle of trying to start a family. Her surprise pregnancy throws Ray off, and to her chagrin, Ray refuses to come home despite their dream finally coming true.
Her friends make Linda’s pregnancy easy, but she still pines for Ray, until one of them steps in. Does this intervention make things more agreeable or more complicated?
When Ray finally shows up in her third trimester, the tension could be cut with a knife. Will Linda take him back, or will she kick him to the curb?
Mark is a good-looking, Australian cop. Toronto ladies fawn over him, and he doesn’t turn any of them away. What could this foreign heart throb want with a married woman? Plenty…
Ray is the love of Linda’s life. They have an enviable marriage. Until one day Ray announces that he’s taking a contract job with his uncle….out of the country. While Linda is disappointed, what adds fuel to her upset is that they are right in the middle of trying to start a family. Her surprise pregnancy throws Ray off, and to her chagrin, Ray refuses to come home despite their dream finally coming true.
Her friends make Linda’s pregnancy easy, but she still pines for Ray, until one of them steps in. Does this intervention make things more agreeable or more complicated?
When Ray finally shows up in her third trimester, the tension could be cut with a knife. Will Linda take him back, or will she kick him to the curb?
Mark is a good-looking, Australian cop. Toronto ladies fawn over him, and he doesn’t turn any of them away. What could this foreign heart throb want with a married woman? Plenty…
Standalone Romance
She's a pediatric student. He's a courier driver. She had no idea his delivery would change her life forever.
Her bad-boy lover is no good for her, but she doesn’t realize how much until her house is ransacked and she’s left for dead. Overcome with grief, Ripley begins seeing her life as hopeless. Dreams that were once within reach become unfathomable, replaced with nightmares and horrifying flashbacks.
Her father, a well-known airline CEO, steps up, finding a subtle way to help. But he doesn’t anticipate his plan backfiring as it does. Inadvertently Ripley’s heart is on the chopping block again. Ripley loses the drive to move on, but suddenly her life changes, and it happens when a young man named Will knocks at her door.
Ripley learns of Will’s secret, which makes her question everything about his feelings toward her, but a tragic yet precarious bond keeps them together….for how long is anyone’s guess. Soon, Ripley has to break his heart in ways she never dreamed, and she’s forced to ask him the one thing she’s terrified to ask.
Her bad-boy lover is no good for her, but she doesn’t realize how much until her house is ransacked and she’s left for dead. Overcome with grief, Ripley begins seeing her life as hopeless. Dreams that were once within reach become unfathomable, replaced with nightmares and horrifying flashbacks.
Her father, a well-known airline CEO, steps up, finding a subtle way to help. But he doesn’t anticipate his plan backfiring as it does. Inadvertently Ripley’s heart is on the chopping block again. Ripley loses the drive to move on, but suddenly her life changes, and it happens when a young man named Will knocks at her door.
Ripley learns of Will’s secret, which makes her question everything about his feelings toward her, but a tragic yet precarious bond keeps them together….for how long is anyone’s guess. Soon, Ripley has to break his heart in ways she never dreamed, and she’s forced to ask him the one thing she’s terrified to ask.
Do we always love as ourselves? Do we hide our true personality if it means pleasing the one we love?
She fell in love when she first saw him on the television screen. From that moment on, Nicole vowed to become an actress. Decades later, when Gary and Nicole meet by chance, Gary doesn’t fall in love with the real Nicole Graham, just a sanitized version of her. Since childhood, Nicole has had a cross to bear that nobody knows about except her mother, Reba, but she can’t tell anyone….anymore.
Through years of diaries and letters hidden in a secret trunk, Gary learns the truth about his beloved. As he reads the story of her life in her own words, Nicole clings to life after being involved in a near-fatal plane crash. But will he still feel the same about her, even if she survives? Can he forgive her for all the lies?
This book was written in memory of one of my favourite actors, and to remind us that not all illnesses are worn on one’s shirt sleeves.
She fell in love when she first saw him on the television screen. From that moment on, Nicole vowed to become an actress. Decades later, when Gary and Nicole meet by chance, Gary doesn’t fall in love with the real Nicole Graham, just a sanitized version of her. Since childhood, Nicole has had a cross to bear that nobody knows about except her mother, Reba, but she can’t tell anyone….anymore.
Through years of diaries and letters hidden in a secret trunk, Gary learns the truth about his beloved. As he reads the story of her life in her own words, Nicole clings to life after being involved in a near-fatal plane crash. But will he still feel the same about her, even if she survives? Can he forgive her for all the lies?
This book was written in memory of one of my favourite actors, and to remind us that not all illnesses are worn on one’s shirt sleeves.
Victoria has lived a lie all her life, and she finds out at the worst time: when her lover proposes marriage.
Raised by an unfeeling mother, Victoria finds solace in her loving nanny, Shirley, until her unfortunate death. .
Nursing cancer patients is Victoria’s passion, seeded by caring for Shirley during her battle with the disease. But the hospital no longer gives Victoria the spark it once did after a muddled affair with a doctor, fueling hatred her colleagues already have for her, so she applies for and is granted a job in home health care.
To her surprise and delight, Victoria already knows her first patient. But soon it becomes a convoluted mess when lines are crossed and she has to make a choice whether to end the care for this particular patient, or end her job in its infancy.
After a tragic accident, Victoria finds herself as the patient, precariously clinging to life as her family prays for her. The lies that have been told to Victoria soon come to light when her own mother refuses to give blood, even if it means saving her daughter. Why does her mother seem to hate her? Thankfully Shirley has left behind ways to tell Victoria the truth. But will she learn the truth before it’s too late?
Raised by an unfeeling mother, Victoria finds solace in her loving nanny, Shirley, until her unfortunate death. .
Nursing cancer patients is Victoria’s passion, seeded by caring for Shirley during her battle with the disease. But the hospital no longer gives Victoria the spark it once did after a muddled affair with a doctor, fueling hatred her colleagues already have for her, so she applies for and is granted a job in home health care.
To her surprise and delight, Victoria already knows her first patient. But soon it becomes a convoluted mess when lines are crossed and she has to make a choice whether to end the care for this particular patient, or end her job in its infancy.
After a tragic accident, Victoria finds herself as the patient, precariously clinging to life as her family prays for her. The lies that have been told to Victoria soon come to light when her own mother refuses to give blood, even if it means saving her daughter. Why does her mother seem to hate her? Thankfully Shirley has left behind ways to tell Victoria the truth. But will she learn the truth before it’s too late?
Aside from God, Sam never believed one man could inspire so many.
5 Stars from Readers’ Favorite
A person can be loved by many for one reason, yet hated by many for another. Born into a Native-Indian family, Sam Corrolla grows up in a community of racists. When their neighbour, Mr. Seamington, finds unfounded fault in Sam, the boy learns the shocking truth about what lengths people will go to out of prejudice.
With a keen interest in karate, Sam joins a dojo with his older brothers, and the discipline soon becomes a love of his. Some of his peers can’t accept Sam’s unmistakable prowess, and the boy finds himself in a life-altering situation.
Becky, among many females, finds Sam exotic with his caramel skin and long, ebony hair, unbeknownst to him. After winning Sam over in a deplorable manner, the young man is suddenly inserted into a new life; one that he wouldn’t have dreamed he would be living.
When tragic loss sweeps over Sam’s life, he is forced to go against the one he loves, in order to save the only thing he has ever loved.
Years later, as Sam drives to the dojo one afternoon, he grips the steering wheel as he witnesses a horrific scene. Sam has two choices: he can help those who have hated him all his life...or he can watch them die. Inspired by a true story.
5 Stars from Readers’ Favorite
A person can be loved by many for one reason, yet hated by many for another. Born into a Native-Indian family, Sam Corrolla grows up in a community of racists. When their neighbour, Mr. Seamington, finds unfounded fault in Sam, the boy learns the shocking truth about what lengths people will go to out of prejudice.
With a keen interest in karate, Sam joins a dojo with his older brothers, and the discipline soon becomes a love of his. Some of his peers can’t accept Sam’s unmistakable prowess, and the boy finds himself in a life-altering situation.
Becky, among many females, finds Sam exotic with his caramel skin and long, ebony hair, unbeknownst to him. After winning Sam over in a deplorable manner, the young man is suddenly inserted into a new life; one that he wouldn’t have dreamed he would be living.
When tragic loss sweeps over Sam’s life, he is forced to go against the one he loves, in order to save the only thing he has ever loved.
Years later, as Sam drives to the dojo one afternoon, he grips the steering wheel as he witnesses a horrific scene. Sam has two choices: he can help those who have hated him all his life...or he can watch them die. Inspired by a true story.
Standalone Suspense
His wife is dead. His only son is a drifter. He lives alone in his quaint San Bernardino town and likes it that way, until well-known Nevada criminals discover something about Saul Jessup that makes him rather interesting.
New neighbors move into town, raising eyebrows in their wake. A young mother and her small daughter seem to find Saul's quiet street very fitting, and bring only a pick-up truck of things. They don't bother unpacking; instead they close the doors and window coverings, and remain for days.
Saul is the one to catch little Suzie when a car speeds through the boulevard…but the driver isn't finished…yet. As eyes watch through the rearview mirror, a master plan is being made, and Saul Jessup's name is first on the hit list.
A story of heartbreak and triumph, Betrayal Only Comes in Green shows us that money truly is the route of all evil, but it can also bring people together in ways we never thought possible.
New neighbors move into town, raising eyebrows in their wake. A young mother and her small daughter seem to find Saul's quiet street very fitting, and bring only a pick-up truck of things. They don't bother unpacking; instead they close the doors and window coverings, and remain for days.
Saul is the one to catch little Suzie when a car speeds through the boulevard…but the driver isn't finished…yet. As eyes watch through the rearview mirror, a master plan is being made, and Saul Jessup's name is first on the hit list.
A story of heartbreak and triumph, Betrayal Only Comes in Green shows us that money truly is the route of all evil, but it can also bring people together in ways we never thought possible.
When your dream means changing someone else’s life, what lengths would you go to to make it come true?
After Elizabeth witnesses domestic violence, her father is suddenly killed in a car crash. Elizabeth is inserted into a new life: a new father and brother, and most unusual; a completely new name.
Grampa Terrence is a father figure since Grant’s parent’s divorce. Terrence is grooming Grant to be the next mayor of Louisville and will stop at nothing to see him appointed; no matter whose life is ruined.
As Grant patronizes Elizabeth’s restaurant one day, all eyes are on them. Like ostriches with heads in the sand, things have been concealed: a baby, betrayal, bribery...even murder.
After Elizabeth witnesses domestic violence, her father is suddenly killed in a car crash. Elizabeth is inserted into a new life: a new father and brother, and most unusual; a completely new name.
Grampa Terrence is a father figure since Grant’s parent’s divorce. Terrence is grooming Grant to be the next mayor of Louisville and will stop at nothing to see him appointed; no matter whose life is ruined.
As Grant patronizes Elizabeth’s restaurant one day, all eyes are on them. Like ostriches with heads in the sand, things have been concealed: a baby, betrayal, bribery...even murder.
“An eye for an eye.”
Layla Dixon never dreams of living in the small town of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Having been born and raised in New York City, the teen never fathoms the idea of ever leaving her hometown. Until one day when a horrific scene makes her beg to be anywhere but home. Her parents, both doctors, are kept in the dark when their daughter begins to display strange behaviour. And when they finally learn the truth, it may be too late.
Uncle Jack is a lawyer, and the only one who Layla tells her secret to. As the teen’s story unfolds, it becomes more complicated and disturbing. Jack begins to fear for the family’s safety. That fear is perpetuated by the fact that he could be putting not just the perpetrator behind bars, but a member of his own family.
Layla Dixon never dreams of living in the small town of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Having been born and raised in New York City, the teen never fathoms the idea of ever leaving her hometown. Until one day when a horrific scene makes her beg to be anywhere but home. Her parents, both doctors, are kept in the dark when their daughter begins to display strange behaviour. And when they finally learn the truth, it may be too late.
Uncle Jack is a lawyer, and the only one who Layla tells her secret to. As the teen’s story unfolds, it becomes more complicated and disturbing. Jack begins to fear for the family’s safety. That fear is perpetuated by the fact that he could be putting not just the perpetrator behind bars, but a member of his own family.
LA Cops Series
Mark thinks his heart attack is the most threatening thing that has happened to him since becoming a police chief...until now.
Shelley Tame is a smart, attractive, successful school teacher. Both her daughters are independent and beautiful, just as she was hoping for. Used to long, lonely nights that Mark has to work around the clock, Shelley has never complained of lack of attention...until Mark's heart attack renders him 'unable' to salute her in the ways he used to. A close friend and bad influence compels Shelley to look outside the marriage, and the school teacher finds herself torn.
Mark Tame is the Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Police Department. His return to work after a heart attack is eventful as his team hunts down a serial killer. Mark is used to unexpected situations at work, but when he finds himself amidst a shocking mystery at home, his hands are seemingly tied. Being pulled in all directions, Mark thinks the situation could not be worse...until he learns the next bullet has his wife's name on it.
Full of page-turning police procedural suspense, heated love scenes and romantic rendezvous, The Wife of a Lesser Man will keep you entertained for hours. The best part...this is the first book in a standalone trilogy.
Pick up this gripping yet inspiring story today!
Shelley Tame is a smart, attractive, successful school teacher. Both her daughters are independent and beautiful, just as she was hoping for. Used to long, lonely nights that Mark has to work around the clock, Shelley has never complained of lack of attention...until Mark's heart attack renders him 'unable' to salute her in the ways he used to. A close friend and bad influence compels Shelley to look outside the marriage, and the school teacher finds herself torn.
Mark Tame is the Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Police Department. His return to work after a heart attack is eventful as his team hunts down a serial killer. Mark is used to unexpected situations at work, but when he finds himself amidst a shocking mystery at home, his hands are seemingly tied. Being pulled in all directions, Mark thinks the situation could not be worse...until he learns the next bullet has his wife's name on it.
Full of page-turning police procedural suspense, heated love scenes and romantic rendezvous, The Wife of a Lesser Man will keep you entertained for hours. The best part...this is the first book in a standalone trilogy.
Pick up this gripping yet inspiring story today!
A serial killer, a stock broker, and a police chief’s daughter clash in this mysterious tale of greed and love.
Michael is forced to choose between his most precious asset and the love of his life, when a serial killer tries to take what matters most to him. Police Chief Mark Tame and his team hunt for clues with Michael’s help, when they realize that the killer is linked to Michael.
Raised by a cop, Jessica is not one to play victim...to anyone. Being with Michael has meant lots of sacrifices, and Jessica doesn't do well with being vulnerable, so the young girl has trouble surrendering to his love. When she learns that he's involved in a potential stock market scandal, she has trouble believing his side of the story.
When the killer comes after Jessica, he gets more than he bargained for. With the help of Michael and with Mark's team, will that be enough to keep her safe?
A gripping, suspenseful page-turner with a touch of romance, Don't Mess with Daddy's Girl will keep you entertained for hours. If you enjoyed Liam Neeson's 'Taken', you'll love this book!
Pick up a copy today!
Michael is forced to choose between his most precious asset and the love of his life, when a serial killer tries to take what matters most to him. Police Chief Mark Tame and his team hunt for clues with Michael’s help, when they realize that the killer is linked to Michael.
Raised by a cop, Jessica is not one to play victim...to anyone. Being with Michael has meant lots of sacrifices, and Jessica doesn't do well with being vulnerable, so the young girl has trouble surrendering to his love. When she learns that he's involved in a potential stock market scandal, she has trouble believing his side of the story.
When the killer comes after Jessica, he gets more than he bargained for. With the help of Michael and with Mark's team, will that be enough to keep her safe?
A gripping, suspenseful page-turner with a touch of romance, Don't Mess with Daddy's Girl will keep you entertained for hours. If you enjoyed Liam Neeson's 'Taken', you'll love this book!
Pick up a copy today!
An innocent game of 'Simon Says'...can lead to murder.
Simon Cross is a type-A personality advertising executive who has a penchant for sleeping with married women. When one lover’s husband learns of the affairs, Simon finds himself at the mercy of a madman.
The advertising executive develops a very different view of life and the people around him, but not before things are radically changed in ways he never dreamed possible.
As Simon’s world is turned upside-down, police are hunting for a murderer. Soon afterward, Simon is paid an unwelcome visit by the killer. The maniac demands Simon do the one thing he can’t do…or die.
Simon Cross is a type-A personality advertising executive who has a penchant for sleeping with married women. When one lover’s husband learns of the affairs, Simon finds himself at the mercy of a madman.
The advertising executive develops a very different view of life and the people around him, but not before things are radically changed in ways he never dreamed possible.
As Simon’s world is turned upside-down, police are hunting for a murderer. Soon afterward, Simon is paid an unwelcome visit by the killer. The maniac demands Simon do the one thing he can’t do…or die.
Short Reads (non-fiction)
Diagnosed with Scoliosis at age twenty three, there was little doctors could do to help her. She was faced with daily discomfort or pain, fear, and not knowing what future complications the medical condition would bring. The author illustrates to the reader what the last twelve years have brought her in dealing with her deformity. Against the perceived odds; she started a career, birthed two children, went through several specialists, clinics and therapists, wrote two books and fought for disability. This book was written for anyone who is challenged with daily pain, and would like some help emotionally with how to make the best out of life despite it.
Victoria lifted up my shirt and poked my belly button. Olivia shouted, “Don’t, Victoria, someone might be in there!”
Olivia screamed from the bathroom, “Mommy, my leg came out!” So I ran, freaking out….it turns out her pant leg was inside out.
Do you have kids? Do you sometimes want to send them to their bedroom until puberty? And other times, do you want to hug them until they burst?
What about those moments when they say something so innocent and incredibly cute or hilarious that you wish you had a pen and paper so you could remember it?
Well, that’s exactly what I did. My children have given my husband and I so many gifts, but the most precious has been laughter. I made a record of each funny or cute thing that they said since the moment they could speak.
It’s all here in this short yet unforgettable ‘Kids Say The Darndest Things’ style memoir.
No thanks, Mommy, I peed yesterday is a witty, side-splittingly funny comedy that can be enjoyed by both young and old.
The humorous comments, explanations, and kid-thoughts will stay with you for years to come!
Olivia screamed from the bathroom, “Mommy, my leg came out!” So I ran, freaking out….it turns out her pant leg was inside out.
Do you have kids? Do you sometimes want to send them to their bedroom until puberty? And other times, do you want to hug them until they burst?
What about those moments when they say something so innocent and incredibly cute or hilarious that you wish you had a pen and paper so you could remember it?
Well, that’s exactly what I did. My children have given my husband and I so many gifts, but the most precious has been laughter. I made a record of each funny or cute thing that they said since the moment they could speak.
It’s all here in this short yet unforgettable ‘Kids Say The Darndest Things’ style memoir.
No thanks, Mommy, I peed yesterday is a witty, side-splittingly funny comedy that can be enjoyed by both young and old.
The humorous comments, explanations, and kid-thoughts will stay with you for years to come!
Steamy Romance
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By day she teaches elementary school and he practices law. By night, she's a naughty school teacher and he's a sexy lawyer.
Linda and Larry's New Year's parties have slowly become drab, unbeknownst to them. As Linda stands in her living room, watching her friends gather for the festivities with pasted on smiles, something occurs to her...everyone she cares about is miserable. She wants to spice everyone else's life up. Larry has wanted to be a father for as long as he can remember, and just as much as his loving wife Linda. Doctors say that medically they are fine but psychologically Linda is under too much stress. It is a constant struggle to keep his 'I'm-only-happy-when-everyone-else-is-happy' wife content. Larry observes the lack of sparkle in her eyes on New Year's Eve, a time when everyone should be rejoicing. What can Larry do to help make his and Linda's dreams come true? A conspiracy... Yes, even in erotic romance miracles are possible. This is a fun, warm-hearted erotic romance that might just rekindle your belief in miracles. This is a full-length erotic romance with consensual, heterosexual adults. Pick up a copy today and get the sizzle on! |
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She's wholesome and old-fashioned. He's a hot-blooded cop. Can two opposing personalities fit together? Like a glove...
Liza is a twenty five year old wholesome girl raised in a God-fearing home. She has healthy goals and great friends. There’s one thing missing in her life: love. Up until now she’s lived her life by-the-book and on her parents' terms. She goes on dates with average men that she can't picture herself with, until she has to put an end to dating...for her own safety, in a secret twist that she shares with no one. Ethan, a hot-blooded cop, meets her by accident through a mutual friend. Things instantly sizzle between them and Liza can finally picture herself with someone long-term. But with Ethan, things aren't so simple. There are certain things Liza can't tell him...until she has no choice. When her past catches up to her, the young girl finds herself staring down the business end of a switch blade. And at the worst time: when all her problems seemed to have come to pass. Will all the challenges she's been through be for nothing? Will she die in the arms of her assailant instead of in the arms of her beloved? This is an erotic romance with consensual heterosexual adults. The story is a sexy, steamy page-turner that will keep readers up for hours. Pick up your copy today and let the sizzling start! |
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