Fired from her job and accused of a crime she has not committed, Tricia Paxton retreats to Coyote Creek to recover from trauma and rebuild her career. Though she shields herself from the past, her secrets challenge her relationships, and her new position as an elementary school teacher further complicates personal boundaries when an eye-catching stranger requires lessons of his own. Carefree bachelor, Riley Flint, has problems, too. While focusing on building a veterinary practice, his plans grind to a halt when a daughter he has never known enters his life. Accepting the troublesome news that the mother has passed away and her maternal grandparents cannot offer their care, he assumes the responsibility of raising his daughter. But he has little experience with children and the girl needs more instruction than a man can give, so Riley approaches the new teacher for help. Who knew a daughter to Riley and a student to Tricia would spark joy and conflict in a couple's life? Daisy might complicate their romance, but Riley's family urges him to embrace his new life as a father and welcome both Daisy and Tricia into his heart. Can love find common ground and unite a family or will Tricia's past tear them apart?

A Lesson in Love, Coyote Creek Book 1 - Coyote Creek, #1

Nicole Love's life has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs. When her grandmother calls for help, Nicole heads for her hometown. Coyote Creek holds too many memories, and the one man she really wants to avoid. On her sixteenth birthday, Nicole tried to seduce Jason Flint. He turned her down flat. She's older and much wiser now. She's survived the loss of a child and an abusive ex-husband. All she wants is peace and quiet, and it doesn't look like she's going to get it. Jason Flint is thrilled that Nicky is coming home. He's waited ten years for this day. Turning down her immature plea was the hardest thing he's ever done. But he'd been a man, and she a child. Accepting her offer would have destroyed them both. In the aftermath, she fled into the arms of another man. Now she's back and available. All he has to do is convince her he's one of the good guys and that he loved her then and loves her now. In a world full of past hurts, the future is wide open, but the universe has one curveball left for Nicole and Jason. Will it be the one that pulls them together, or keeps them apart?Note: This book deals with the subjects of domestic abuse and the loss of an unborn child. As such, it might not be appropriate for all readers.

A Place Called Home - Coyote Creek

Amaryllis North, Rill to her friends, just landed her dream job as assistant to the president of an up-and-coming fashion design company. She's still on employment probation when her aunt calls and asks her to take a leave of absence and come home to run the family inn for two months. She can't risk her job, but neither can she risk losing her heritage by not going. Owen Rose, former soldier turned maintenance man, loves Snowy Hollow and the Sleigh Bells Inn. The town and the inn are his life and he can't imagine living anywhere else. Life would be perfect if he had someone to love. He's had a thing for his employer's niece since they were kids, and she's headed home. With luck, he'll be able to win her heart. Back in Snowy Hollow, Rill frets over her uncertain future and tries to protect her heart from falling for former bad boy Owen. She wants to stay strong and resist him and the lure of her roots, but Snowy Hollow, Sleigh Bells Inn, and Owen Rose might just be more than her heart can resist. Will Amaryllis cut and run back to the city, or will Owen get his Christmas miracle and an unstoppable love?

Sleigh Bells Inn

Music is Clara Everett's life. At least it was until a petulant rock star sabotaged her career. Broken hearted, her gift for music has deserted her. She's retreated to Coyote Creek to run the bed and breakfast she inherited from her great aunt. She has no idea what she's doing, but she's wonderful with people. That must count for something, right? Despite her doubts, she's determined to make her new vocation work. She's never had an all-out Christmas and this year; she's determined to do it up in style for herself, and her holiday guests. Maybe focusing on Christmas will nurture her broken spirit. Opening day, she's mid-crisis when Adonis himself strides into her home and rescues her. Zane Ryder is on a self-imposed sabbatical from his life as a forensic engineer. He's tired of analyzing critical safety and equipment failures. He's yearning for something positive, like a full out Christmas in a quaint, small-town inn. He's taking time at Sweet Dreams to refuel his soul, enjoy the holiday, and to put the story burning in his mind onto paper. Love isn't on his agenda, until he rescues Clara from her watery disaster. Her strength and fragility touch his heart. Neither are looking for commitment, but Christmas is the time for love. Will they resist love's siren call or give in to their fears? Will Zane become Clara's Christmas prince and restore the music in her soul?Neither are looking for commitment, but Christmas is the time for love. Will they give in to their fears and resist love's siren call or will their friendship turn into a holiday miracle and put a melody into their hearts?

A Melody for Christmas - Coyote Creek

Saving GraceShe has one regret.Five years ago, fed up with her controlling parents, Grace Winston cut all ties with her family. She escaped to Haven, a small town in North Central Alberta, determined to build a new life for herself, depending solely on her own skills and not her family's name. Successful and happy, running her own business, Grace has one regret. Mark Sterling, the man she left behind. His mistakes cost them their future.Mark Sterling knows he screwed up by failing to reveal the depth of his feelings for Grace. Then she was gone, and he was alone to wonder what could have been. Unable to find her and reeling from the consequences of an ill-conceived one-night stand shortly after Grace fled, he determinedly moved on with his life. Still, over the years, his lost love never strayed far from his mind. A chance encounter changes everything.Widowed and vacationing with his young daughter, Mark Sterling bumps into Grace. Sparks fly, but the only thing they agree on is that they disagree on everything-except that they want each other. With just a few short weeks, can they erase regrets, fix mistakes and finally build a relationship? With nearly insurmountable odds, only time will tell if past hurts can be overcome. Deep inside, they both know finding the future they've always wanted might be their only chance at true happiness. It might be their only saving grace. Running HomeCan love empower and free a scared, abused woman?Natalie Walker's life is in tatters. An abused wife and devoted mother, she runs from her rich husband intending to start a new life in hiding. When her car breaks down outside a small town, she must accept the help of the local garage owner. Unable to access her money, she works for Clint Dawson to pay off her debt for car repairs and to feed her son. Despite her best efforts, she finds herself succumbing to Clint's kindness. Already falling for her, Clint is more than willing to help provide protection for Natalie and her son, especially after her abusive husband turns up dead. There is no doubt that in his mind that Natalie did not kill her husband and is not hiding anything. However, Clint has a past and a secret of his own. Will the revelation of Clint's deceit destroy the fragile trust he has built with Natalie? Or will their love be strong enough to survive?Building TrustCan a widowed mother and a playboy find happiness together?After the devastating loss of her husband, Lisa Brown is determined to make the best life she can for her four-year-old daughter, Amy. Lisa is looking for a positive man to share a long-term commitment and become part of their family. Construction worker, Cameron Zeus' parents taught him what a broken marriage and hateful attitudes can do to a kid. He's adopted a love-'em-and-leave-'em attitude and lives fast and free. He's determined to enjoy the bachelor's life forever. But just when he has his life under control, fate thrusts Lisa and Amy into his path. Despite Lisa's strong attraction to Cameron, he just doesn't fit the bill for a promising future, but there is no denying her attraction to him. Still, when crisis strikes, it's Cam Lisa looks to for help. Will he step up to the plate, or will he cut and run at the first opportunity?

Heart's Haven - Heart's Haven, #0

Can Santa's Christmas magic help a single mom with a matchmaking daughter find love with a jaded billionaire?Darcy:Getting over my ex's betrayal has been tough and having a five-year-old daughter makes it easier and worse. Thankfully, I have a job, a home, and a mother to help us out. When my daughter enters us into The Amazing Santa Race, the last person I want to team up with is Kurt Stanwyck, my high school crush. Especially since my daughter thinks he's the dad she asked Santa for. Kurt might just be the perfect Christmas gift. But do I want to risk getting closer and having him break my daughter's heart?Kurt:I've got more money than I'll ever use, but I'm bored, lonely, and there's this weird thing happening with my heart. Taking a medical sabbatical in my hometown of Salvation might just be my salvation. I'm debating leaving it all behind to work at my parent's garden center where I know I'll find the human contact I'm missing. My folks have organized a Christmas challenge to raise money for the local hospital and they expect me to pair up with Darcy Sharp the pest who followed me around through high school. I'm not finding it as onerous as I thought I would. Darcy might just be the angel of my dreams. How can I convince her that my money isn't an obstacle to being together and that her heart is safe with me?

Matchmaker Christmas

Welcome to Coyote Creek: Fall in love along with the uniquely entertaining residents of Coyote Creek. They're sure to steal your heart and bring you smiles, laughter, and tears. A contemporary, small-town romance series centered around The Flint family, their ranch, their friends and neighbors. A Lesson In Love:Fired from her job and accused of a crime she has not committed, Tricia Paxton retreats to Coyote Creek to recover from trauma and rebuild her career. Though she shields herself from the past, her secrets challenge her relationships, and her new position as an elementary school teacher further complicates personal boundaries when an eye-catching stranger requires lessons of his own. Carefree bachelor, Riley Flint, has problems, too. While focusing on building a veterinary practice, his plans grind to a halt when a daughter he has never known enters his life. Accepting the troublesome news that the mother has passed away and her maternal grandparents cannot offer their care, he assumes the responsibility of raising his daughter. But he has little experience with children and the girl needs more instruction than a man can give, so Riley approaches the new teacher for help. A Heart Torn Apart:RCMP Constable Amy Baxter, retreated to Coyote Creek to escape an enormous mistake. She wants to do her job as a police officer until the scandal passes and she can further her career in another large city. Her attractive new neighbor is secretive, doesn't seem to have a job and keeps weird hours. His behavior triggers her law enforcement warning bells and his body sets off sensations best forgotten. Justice Flint is a man on a mission and Amy is an unwanted distraction, poking her nose into his business. His teenage daughter is missing. With no idea if she's run away or been abducted, he's spent the last two years searching for her. His broken heart won't allow him to give up searching until he finds her. When Amy catches him breaking the law in search of clues, she has two choices: arrest him or team up to search for his daughter. Either way, she needs to ignore her attraction and protect the walls she's built around her heart. A Secret to Shatter:Honey Dalton can't resist Ira Castillo's handsome face and kind, if somewhat taciturn manner. She admires his dedication and service to his country, but senses he's hiding something from her. She's determined to ferret out his secrets while concealing her above average intelligence and secret career as a counter terrorism agent for the Canadian government. For his entire life, Ira believed his father was dead. After a deathbed confession by his mother, he learns that his father is alive and well and raising another family. Seeking answers, he heads to Coyote Creek where he meets a beautiful, but purposeless waitress. Ira, a medically retired and total balls-to-the-wall soldier, cannot reconcile himself with Honey's seemingly carefree, pointless life. Nor can he fight the attraction building between them. If not for her lack of ambition, and his own focus on getting to know his newfound family, Honey Dalton would be perfect for him. But they've got more in common than either realizes. Can they shatter the secrets between them and build a life together, or is the gulf between them too wide to breach?

Coyote Creek Box Set Books 1-3 - Coyote Creek, #1

Get ready to Deck the Halls, romance readers! Six of your beloved award-winning authors have come together to create a sweet & swoony holiday anthology that is sure to warm your heart. Starting with the falling leaves of autumn, counting down to Christmas, and guiding you through the New Year, this enchanting charity anthology features six novellas that embody the romantic spirit of the season. Featuring all your favorite tropes, such as: small town, second chance, fake relationship, opposites attract, friends-to-lovers, matchmakers, forced proximity, and of course, a lot of classic holiday magic. Can you hear the Sleigh Bells? Are you under the mistletoe? It's going to be a White Christmas thanks to Katie O'Connor, Kelly Moran, Ellie Rhodes, Abbey Easton, Frieda Downing, & Daphne Dyer. Fill your season with true love, festive cheer, warm cozies, and happily ever afters. Preorder and first two weeks of sales to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Sweet and Swoony Holiday Anthology

Zaria Wallace walked away from a successful career as one of the world's top models. She's sick of the hedonistic lifestyle and wants nothing more than to raise her daughter in a peaceful, small town where kindness is the norm. She's not expecting to come face to face with her past, three thousand kilometers from Hollywood. Carl Flint made some stupid mistakes as a youth. Now he's back in his hometown, running the local garage. Life is good, except for the guilt and bad dreams that chase him from bed every night and drive him to walk his stress away in the quiet darkness. Zaria can't believe that Carl is here. In this small Canadian town, there's no escaping him and the reality that she still loves him. But if he can't get past his mistakes there's no hope for a future together. Can she help him slay his demons and forgive himself for a colossal mistake, or will his past destroy them both?

A Lesson in Love, Coyote Creek Book 1 - Coyote Creek, #1

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