A year after the car accident that nearly killed her, Hayley Henderson is ready to get her life back on track. She’s finally going to open her small business, even while she’s falling for the cute guy she met at a wedding along the way. As she learns to let go of the past and move forward, the last thing she expects is for her past to come barreling back to rip apart the love that came so easily with Rhys. Will she fight for what she has or let the same thing that ruined her past ruin her future as well?
Rhys Warner had given up on the idea of finding someone who could love him despite his troubled upbringing and nefarious family. Until he met Hayley, he was sure that he was cursed to repeat the mistakes of his dysfunctional, alcoholic father. But when his dad wants to get sober, he finally feels like maybe everything could change for the better. When he uncovers the depth of his father’s recent errant deeds, will the severity of his actions be enough to finally burn the bridge and choose what’s best for himself? Will Hayley still love him when she finds out what his father has done?
Burning Bridges is the sequel to Water Under The Bridge. It can be read as a standalone. If you like a stories about justice and new beginnings,
this book is for you.
Trigger Warning: strong language and brief mentions of drugs, alcoholism, and child endangerment
Lacey Murdock's life screeches to a halt when she gets stranded in small town Larkspur for Christmas. Thankfully, the innkeeper is a handsome and sweet man who makes for a welcome distraction from the life she left in Minneapolis. In Larkspur, she rediscovers her passion for creating and realizes what she's been missing since her Mom died. But the quick attachment she forms to this town and these people have her wondering if she could ever be happy anywhere else. Will she take the leap and make a move, or will she leave behind her chance at real love?
The last thing Will Christiansen expected for Christmas was a beautiful wayward traveler who instantly charms anyone who meets her. Her eagerness to help his sister is just the first way she wins him over, and before he knows it, he's telling her his dreams of leaving the inn to become a restaurant owner. But following his dream means saying no to his family, who depend on him for everything. He tries not to fall, but he can't help wishing Lacey could be a permanent fixture in his world. Will he find the courage to take charge of his own life or will he continue his yes man ways?
There’s No Place Like Gnome is the first book in the Love in Larkspur Series. If you like a Hallmark-esque story that’s full of heart and family shenanigans, this book is for you.
Disclaimer: this book may require a comfy chair, hot mug of cocoa, and a cozy throw blanket.
After signing the divorce papers that sever her from the only man she’s ever loved, Mara is lost in an endless cycle of songless pain that hinders her attempts to accept her ex-husband’s infidelity and reclaim her love of singing. When the shy little girl from next door befriends her, she meets her father, Sean, who seems like he can’t stand the sight of her. Dealing with his own ghosts, Sean tries to protect his daughter but also becomes protective of Mara, too, as they get to know each other.
Through sharing their grief, they find a friendship that leads to a love neither one of them expected. Will they be able to leave the past in the past, or will the voices of before keep them apart?
Water Under The Bridge is a single dad, love after loss novel. Get the tissues ready as you get to know Sean’s tragic backstory and cheer Mara on as she finds her way back to herself. If you like an emotional tearjerker,
this book is for you.
Trigger Warning: depression and mentions of suicide
Dani Sanders is more than down on her luck. She’s in serious danger of peddling for spare change on the street corner. After losing her parents in a car accident years earlier, she’s deeply in debt with no way to pay herself out. Now she’s lost her job and watched her apartment go down in flames.
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Enter the successful and drool-worthy real estate mogul Ronan Wells, who has a way to solve all her financial problems, but it comes with the price of marrying him.
When feelings start to develop and cracks form in their platonic agreement, will she have the courage to go all in, or will she shy away from love because of demons in her past? When trust is broken and secrets are revealed, will she choose forgiveness or give in to fear?
On the Dotted Line is a marriage of convenience, forced proximity novel. Be prepared to laugh at Dani’s quirks and brood with Ronan’s pain. If you like a sunshine heroine and a grumpy hero, this book is for you.
Trigger Warning: attempted sexual assault and strong language
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