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MASQUERADE AT THE KINGSBURY

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Can two people from different worlds fall in love?

Samantha Holderman is a struggling culinary student who works in the kitchen of The Kingsbury Hotel in San Francisco. She dreams of opening her own restaurant someday. On the weekends, she lovingly visits her callous stepmother who suffered an aneurysm and now lives in a care facility.

When Sam’s roommate, Jessi, is given tickets to an annual fundraising masquerade ball at The Kingsbury, she convinces Sam to come along. Decked out in borrowed costume gowns and elaborate masks, they step inside the world of the wealthy for the evening.

Eli Kingsbury, heir to the hotel empire, went AWOL after his beloved grandmother passed. Eli returns to assume his duties as CEO following his father’s unexpected death and to appease his overbearing mother, but he yearns to be a novelist.

During the gala, Sam dances with a masked man who captivates her, especially when he whisks her off to a secret garden. At the end of the ball, when identities are revealed, Sam is stunned to learn her dance partner has been Eli Kingsbury. In a panic, she runs off, leaving only her bracelet behind.

Sam returns to work only to discover she’s been assigned as Eli’s personal chef. Will she be able to keep her identity a secret? Will Eli find the woman he desperately seeks? Or will he discover she’s right in front of him?

Based on Cinderella, Masquerade at The Kingsbury is a heartwarming romance full of tender moments and heart-fluttering kisses while exploring the themes of forgiveness, courage, and trust.

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woman in wedding dress wearing cowboy bootsJOURNEY TO JUNIPER SPRINGS

Can a long-distance relationship last between an ambitious city girl and the small-town cowboy helping his widowed mother?

Shanna Lyndley has the career she wants in Denver, a new car, and a beautiful condo. Life seems to be perfect—except her relationship with the man she loves is strained because they can’t seem to find enough time together. Shanna struggles to balance her demanding job with her personal life and it’s taking a toll. When a business trip to Vail ends in disaster, Shanna’s career takes an unexpected turn.

Cole Davis is back in Juniper Springs setting up his law office and helping his widowed mother with the family businesses, including running the cattle ranch. He loves Shanna but has become increasingly frustrated with her work schedule constantly interrupting their plans. He worries that they aren’t meant to be together after all, especially when a startling visitor from his past shakes things up.

Can Shanna and Cole overcome obstacles in their path to a forever love, or will the hurdles prove too great for their relationship to endure?

Journey to Juniper Springs is a heartwarming, opposites attract swoon-worthy romance that will make you believe in the power of love. With its charming small-town setting and unforgettable characters, this clean and wholesome romance is sure to capture your heart and leave you rooting for Shanna and Cole until the very end.

Journey to Juniper Springs is Book 2 in the Juniper Springs Romance series.

Book 1: Road to Romance

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ROAD TO ROMANCE

A stranded city girl, a disenchanted country boy, and the road trip that brings them together.

Shanna Lyndley is an ambitious public relations manager focused on productivity who doesn’t have time for anything, especially love. Though she has a possible career-changing presentation coming up, she embarks on a road trip to attend the celebration of her parents’ thirtieth wedding anniversary.

Cole Davis is a cowboy-turned-attorney who’s soured on relationships because his last two girlfriends cheated on him. With no interest whatsoever in dating, Cole has returned home to help his recently widowed mother with the Juniper Springs Inn, Davis Garage, and the family cattle ranch.

When Shanna’s car breaks down en route to the anniversary celebration, Cole, who is subbing for the driver on-call, comes to tow it. As soon as they meet, sparks fly, and neither can deny the attraction.

But will it lead to something more or will any chance be dashed when Shanna’s ex shows up?

Road to Romance is the first book in the Juniper Springs Romance series. It’s a heartwarming “opposites attract” story set in the charming small town of Juniper Springs, Colorado.

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FLIPPING FOR LOVE 

A wannabe project manager, a determined business owner, and a house flip that propels them together despite past secrets.

Lily Broadbent has always lived in her sister’s shadow. She finally has a chance to shine when her gorgeous boss, Jackson Davenport, tasks her with flipping a house. This is her opportunity to not only snag a promotion as project manager but also to impress Jackson. Then she’ll have her dream job, her dream man, and her dream life.

Ryan Mills wants nothing more than to run his own successful home remodeling business without his father’s interference. He’s eager to prove himself when Davenport Properties hires him.

When Lily meets the new contractor assigned to her house project, she’s stunned to see her old high school crush—the same guy who used to date her sister. Ryan doesn’t recognize Lily and her web of deception begins.

Will Ryan discover who she really is before they finish the project? Will Lily win Jackson’s heart before she loses her own?

Flipping for Love is a heartwarming, second-chance romance that explores letting go of the past and embracing the present.

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WEDDING WEEKEND

A cynical social worker, a cowboy-turned-software-developer, and the devious bridesmaid who’s determined to come between them

Eden Brooks, a cynical social worker who’s seen far too many broken relationships, flies to South Padre Island, Texas for her best friend’s weekend wedding. Content to be the dutiful maid of honor, the last thing she expects is to meet a man—especially a good one.

Jeremy Rivera, the best man, is a cowboy-turned-software-developer from Dallas who’s been too busy building his career to worry about a relationship.

When Eden and Jeremy meet, they’re instantly drawn to each other. Unfortunately, one of the bridesmaids—who happens to be the bride’s cousin—has set her sights on Jeremy and is determined to maneuver Eden out of the way any way she can. And Jeremy doesn’t seem to mind.

Will the weekend end in a love connection between Eden and Jeremy or will it simply prove to Eden that there are no decent men out there?

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ON DECK FOR LOVE

An ambitious personal trainer, a successful attorney, and the memory of a middle school bully that threatens to come between them on a singles cruise. 

Meg Summers was bullied about her weight when she was a kid. Now, as an adult, she’s passionate about fitness and health. Just before the launch of her online business, 4FHealth.com, she reluctantly agrees to accompany her BFF, Shayla, on a singles cruise. Meg plans to dodge all the shipboard losers by staying in her stateroom and putting the finishing touches on her website.

Drew McDermott has one goal on this singles cruise: find a woman for his heartbroken brother, Joey. Drew plans to bide his time during the cruise, then return to his successful–albeit unfulfilling–career as an attorney in Dallas.

Shortly after the mandatory safety meeting aboard the ship, Meg meets Drew and sparks fly. When Shayla and Joey hit it off, Meg finds herself spending time with Drew instead of working on her website.

Despite her better judgment, she begins falling for him–hard–until a shocking discovery dredges up painful memories from her childhood and changes everything.

Will this revelation doom Meg’s blossoming relationship with Drew or will she be able to move past it?

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IMPERFECT LOVE

A rocky marriage, a baby on the way, and a test result that turns everything upside down.

Lauren Wilson is well on her way to her happily-ever-after. She’s passionate about her career as a middle school English teacher, she adores her handsome, hard-working husband, and with a baby finally on the way, her perfect life is within her grasp.

But then a devastating test result changes everything.

Forced to choose between her baby and her husband, Lauren makes the only decision she can live with, and she returns to her small hometown in hopes of rebuilding her shattered life.

Ethan Campbell is a gifted photographer who travels the world and has no desire to settle down. When his mother dies, he must go home to settle her estate. Then it’s back to exciting adventures across the globe.

When Lauren crosses paths with Ethan, her teenage crush, old feelings resurface—feelings she’s not prepared to face. Will Lauren have the courage to trust again or will she spend her life alone?

Imperfect Love is a story about sacrifice, healing, second chances, and discovering that although love isn’t always perfect, sometimes it’s the imperfect love that’s the sweetest of all.

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SPEAK TO MY HEART

An aspiring accountant with a tattered heart, a jaded speech therapist, and a matchmaking grandma–what could go wrong?

After her almost-fiancé betrayed her, Hailey Baker locked her heart and threw away the key. Now she spends her evenings after work binge-watching shows on Netflix and trying to avoid her creepy neighbor’s advances.

When she receives the call that her beloved Gramps has suffered a debilitating stroke that’s left him unable to speak, she’s determined to help. Putting her budding career as an accountant at risk, she flies cross country from Colorado to Florida.

Peter Stafford has focused solely on his career as a speech therapist since his divorce. He loves working with his patients and finds satisfaction in helping them regain their ability to speak. He plans to open his own practice, so even if he wanted a relationship–which he doesn’t–he has no time for one.

Hailey arrives in Daytona Beach only to discover that her grandmother is neck-deep in matchmaking schemes at the retirement community, and Gran’s next victim is Hailey. When Gran meets Peter at a therapy session, she’s convinced that he’s the one for Hailey and Gramps wholeheartedly agrees.

Speak to My Heartis a sweet romantic comedy for readers who crave heart flutters,spontaneous smiles, and not-so-simple happily-ever-afters

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GROUNDED FOR LOVE

After being burned by her college boyfriend, Graham, book editor Serena Johnson believes the only dependable men are the ones found between the pages of a book. Her life in San Francisco is thrown into chaos when her father suffers a heart attack, and she books a flight to her small hometown in Colorado.

Graham McAllister, now a civil engineer in Phoenix, is dating a woman who has it all—except his heart. As the best man for his brother’s wedding, Graham must fly back to Grand Junction in time for all the festivities.

When a massive snowstorm grounds all the planes in Denver, both Serena and Graham are stranded overnight. Will this storm lead to love or will it simply prove that there are no second chances?

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ADDING CHRISTMAS

An advertising exec who refuses to mix business with pleasure, a self-proclaimed bachelor who reluctantly takes over the family business, and the advertising campaign that throws them together.

For advertising executive Chloe Henderson, Christmas is a stark reminder of heartache and loss, so she avoids it every year and focuses all her energy on her career. With the promise of a promotion, Chloe is more determined than ever to work her way up the ladder.

Mitch Powell thought he had it all until his fiancée walked out. Since then, he’s embraced his bachelor lifestyle and lived it up. When his father asks him to take over the family business, he reluctantly agrees, as long as he can make some changes. First up: a new advertising campaign.

Chloe meets Mitch, a lover of all things Christmas, when she’s assigned his account. The attraction is strong and immediate, but she refuses to mix business with pleasure and put her job in jeopardy. Can she set aside her personal feelings and come up with a winning campaign to earn her well-deserved promotion, or will she risk it all for a chance at love?

Fall in love with this sweet Christmas romance sure to warm your heart any time of the year.

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