Christine DePetrillo

Warrior Reardon McAlator kills anyone’s enemies for the right price. Victory comes easy to him and his fierce army… until one day, they meet their match. Faced with the possibility of destroying their legendary winning streak, Reardon takes action. He makes his men more like him and angers the wrong Celtic goddess. Banished from her protection, he wakes up alone in a different place, in a different time, and in a world of pain. He must do something worthy to get home to Ireland, but maybe home isn’t where he thought it was. Wildlife biologist Dr. Brandy Wendon cares for wolves—and her sister’s son, Dylan—at Silver Moon Wolf Sanctuary in the woods of Vermont. She loves everything about her work, including secretly researching clinical lycanthropy just for the fun of it. It’s what nerds do. Brandy stays busy, but in the lonely hours of the night, she can’t deny something is missing. If only she could find that soul mate people are always mentioning. As if one perfect match for her really exists. When a pained howl echoes from the dark forest beyond the sanctuary fence, Brandy meets a wolf unlike any to cross her path. Why does she grow instantly connected to him? Why does he become so important to her? She’ll only get answers if she accepts a wolf kiss.

Wolf Kiss

Lily always closes a deal. Rick never intends to sell. Lily Hinsdale spends her California days designing extravagant hotels for Utopia Resorts. Her nights are filled with the glitz and glamour of upscale parties. Until her grandmother dies and leaves Lily property in wretched Vermont. The woods mean only one thing to Lily—nightmares. When Utopia wants the land for development, Lily is forced to travel to a place she’d rather forget. Rick Stannard makes maple syrup and builds barns in the peace and quiet of picturesque Vermont. Noisy New York City nearly killed him a few years back, and now he lives a calm, simple life with his coyote, Poe, and his beloved book collection. It’s the only way he’s guaranteed to wake up each morning. When Lily marches her expensive boots onto Rick’s land and proposes turning it into a mega resort, the serenity of the woods is shattered. Lily always closes a deal. Rick never intends to sell. They’ll need to compromise, or someone else will do it for them. Someone who is not afraid of the woods or the city. Or spilling a little blood. The Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance "Fears, pride, love, passion ~ beautifully woven together with substance and depth." Other Series by Christine DePetrillo The One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romance "The town, the people, the love story... a perfect romance." The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance "Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion."

More Than Pancakes

Heart Eyes Press

He doesn’t trust women. She only trusts dogs. Why can’t they keep their paws off each other? Darren Reade builds stone walls in Vermont--and around his heart. Women don’t stick around, so it’s better to put up No Trespassing signs and focus on raising his adopted son. Darren is willing to do whatever it takes to help the boy cope with his mother’s death. But doing it alone is a challenge. Grace Hollings indulges her love of old-school jazz by singing nights at the Speakeasy Taproom, and spends her days training service dogs, connecting small humans with smart pooches. Of course she’d planned to be married already, but a failed engagement has taught her that dogs make better company than men. One evening, Grace and Darren don’t exchange names, but they do engage in a single night neither of them will forget. Is once all there is? Or can they train their hearts to trust what they’ve built under the starlight? *** Starlight is a stand-alone novel in the Speakeasy series of Sarina Bowen's World of True North! Stop in for craft brew and romance. The drinks aren't the only things shaking it up around here... *** For fans of: Sarina Bowen, True North, Emily Henry, Marie Force, Piper Rayne, Kendall Ryan, Amanda Siegrist, Devney Perry, Carrie Ann Ryan, Rebecca Yarros, Chelle Bliss, Sarah Mayberry, L.B. Dunbar, J.H. Croix, Rebecca Norrine, Lisa Hughey, Erin Wright, BJ Daniels, Kate Pearce, Cora Seton, Vivian Arend, JH Croix, Jennifer Ryan, Diana Palmer, Elle James, Corinne Michaels, Kelly Hunter, Amy Andrews, Lori Wild, Sinclair Jayne, Jeannie Watt, Kristen Callihan, Jane Porter. Search terms: Busy Bean, True North World, World of True North, forbidden romance, contemporary romance, Vermont romance, Sarina Bowen's World of True North, coffee shop romance.

The World of True North

Starlight

The year is 2025. A techhead terrorist group called the Anarch has unplugged the world. While the globe struggles to get out of the darkness, a chemist, Dr. Mikale Warres—bitter about his dismissal from one of the world’s most successful corporations, Emerge Tech—unleashes a plague that turns human organs to ash. He hopes to wipe out the population and restart it. Only one scientist, Dr. Foster Ashby, can find the cure. He’s been searching for it, but it remains just out of reach. Warres knows Foster is close to stopping his plans for the globe and decides Foster must die. Immediately. Officer Darina Lazitter is assigned to protect Foster after he takes too long in the city getting samples of Warres’s disease. The job is simple—get Foster safely back behind Emerge Tech’s walls. Shielding him from her heart, however, is proving harder than shielding him from the enemy.

Safe

Dakota Brenton spends his days leading thrill seekers on adventures through the woods of Maplehaven, Vermont. He’s traveled all over the world on expeditions, but he always comes back home to the cozy town his ancestors founded. Dakota loves his free-spirit lifestyle. He comes and goes as he pleases, however, he can’t help wanting more. Leah Greenstead is the new fourth grade teacher at Maplehaven Elementary, a school built through a generous donation from Brenton Sawmill. Having abandoned New York City after a tragedy, Leah is doing her best to adjust to life in the quiet Vermont town. With any luck, she’ll be able to leave her past behind, stick to her rules about not getting close to anyone, and preserve what little is left of her heart. She wants to believe the world is safe again, and if that means being alone, then so be it. When Dakota meets Leah at a ceremony honoring his family’s sawmill, he sees his next adventure. As Maplehaven’s golden boy, he’s surprised when Leah doesn’t immediately accept his advances. He’s never had to work this hard, but he has a feeling Leah Greenstead will be worth the effort. Is one kind heart enough to change Leah’s mind about love?

One Kind Heart

Five Celtic warriors of the past are banished to the present. Small-town Vermont will never be the same. When Reardon McAlator sees that his army will not win against a formidable enemy, he shares a “gift” with his top warriors. That secret weapon brings them an epic victory, but it also angers Flidae, the Goddess of Wild Things. Exile for Reardon and his four brothers in battle is the punishment. Or is it a prize instead? “A fresh take on the standard werewolf love story.” “Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion.” “Recommended to all that love shifter tales!” Join this pack of hot, howling warriors and find love in the woods! This collection of five full-length novels in the Warrior Wolves Series includes: Wolf Kiss Wolf Fire Wolf Vow Wolf Angel Wolf Sun Other Series by Christine DePetrillo The One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romance “The town, the people, the love story... a perfect romance.” The Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance “Fears, pride, love, passion ~ beautifully woven together with substance and depth.” The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance “Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending...”

Warrior Wolves Complete Collection, Books One to Five

Wolf Love

What do you do when your life plan goes up in flames? Army sniper Reid Colborn has nothing left. His last mission was technically a success. Enemy hit. Boy rescued. Day saved. Getting trapped in a burning building, however, wasn’t part of the plan. Now Reid doesn’t have a steady shooting arm, and his military career is over. Heading back to his hometown of Maplehaven, Vermont is not the next target he’d hoped for, but he’s out of choices. Until architect Valerie Bellerose gives him another option. When Valerie sees Reid, every detail of their one night together as teens nearly ten years ago comes flooding back. Not that the memory had ever died. Reid had given her something that had made it impossible to forget him. Now that he’s back, can they have a second chance to hit their mark? Is one kind hero high enough caliber to build the family they’ve always wanted? One Kind Hero is a second-chance, small-town, steamy contemporary romance novella with a wounded military hero searching for what comes next after losing everything. For more romances set in Maplehaven, check out the One Kind Deed Series also by Christine DePetrillo. The Heart of the Wounded Hero series was created to pay tribute to and raise awareness of our wounded heroes. Each of the over eighty authors involved have contributed time, money, and stories to the cause. These love stories are inspiring and uplifting, showing the sacrifice of our veterans but also giving them the happily ever after they deserve. By increasing awareness through our books, we believe we can in a small part help the wounded heroes that have sacrificed so much. Thank you for reading.

One Kind Hero (Heart of a Wounded Hero)

Web designer Hope Stannard has watched her cousin and her sister fall madly in love. She’s waited patiently for her turn to roll around, but her last boyfriend broke up with her via text message and the new guy she’s interested in disappeared on her for months with no explanation. Perhaps it’s time to throw in the towel, be content living with her Dalmatian puppy and her mother, and accept the official title of Unmarriable Old Maid. Ex-Marine Adam Rouse fills his days with lumberjacking and building furniture. His nights are spent wide awake as he relives a raid in Afghanistan gone wrong. He emerged as the sole survivor, but questions why. Certainly other members of this team were more worthy of living than him. Deciding that bartending at night would be a better use of his time than battling insomnia, Adam applies at Black Wolf Tavern, the only place to hang out in small-town Danton, Vermont. He couldn’t drown his own troubles in rum, but maybe he can help others do so. When Hope is attacked just outside the tavern, Adam comes to her aid, and the frosty winter temperatures can’t cool the heat that’s always been between them. Can Hope scale Adam’s fortress walls? Can Adam believe he is worthy of a woman like Hope? Will they rescue each other?

More Than Rum

Heather wanted to meld her soul with Miller's and never let him go. Heather Windsor has been granted a second chance at life thanks to the most caring people on the planet. Brought back from near death due to an immune disorder, she's ready to make every day count in her new hometown of Maplehaven, Vermont. She likes her job at the town's trendy boutique, but she's still searching for her true passion. Heather is also looking for someone special now that she's going to live. Hopefully for a very long time. Unfortunately, the model candidate has whisked himself off to Alaska. Doctor Miller Danahy enjoys treating his patients at Shepherd Memorial Hospital, though he'd love to combine traditional and holistic practices to better keep people healthy. His patients deserve the best care available, especially the ones who look like Heather Windsor. She's definitely turned his head since he treated her, but his parents sending him an airline ticket to visit them in Alaska forces him to put his interest in her on hold. Even with an entire continent between them, subduing his feelings for Heather isn't easy. When Miller returns to Maplehaven, he finds his attraction to Heather has only grown stronger, but has his absence caused her to move on? Can Maplehaven's sexy doctor be the cure for that empty feeling Heather can't seem to shake lately? Is one kind love enough to remedy what ails tender hearts? The One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romance "The town, the people, the love story... a perfect romance." Other Series by Christine DePetrillo The Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance "Fears, pride, love, passion ~ beautifully woven together with substance and depth." The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance "Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion." The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance (3 books) "Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending..."

One Kind Love

Better to live without love and keep her secrets. Warrior Shawn McMannus only knows the fighting life. Whether it’s on the battlefield in Ireland of the past or in the ring as part of an underground fight club in present-day New Hampshire, he delivers a pounding to his opponents. Until his brother persuades him to try another way in the werewolf-friendly woods of Vermont. The pull of the pack is strong even if becoming a werewolf hadn’t been Shawn’s choice. Leaving the only lass to ever have cared for him, however, was his choice. Sculptor Jessica Fairheart can’t understand why Shawn left. She’d saved his life after a horrible accident, helped him recover from the loss of his leg, and loved him more than she’d ever loved anyone else. None of that had stopped him from walking out on her though. He probably would have ended up leaving anyway… if he had found out what she was. Better to live without love and keep her secrets. When Shawn’s brother contacts Jessica, she can’t resist going to Vermont to see Shawn. Maybe she can’t deny her feelings. Maybe she just wants answers. Maybe she wants another chance, but does Shawn? Only an angel can tame this wolf fighter… if he wants to be tamed at all. The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance "Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion." Other Series by Christine DePetrillo The One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romance "The town, the people, the love story... a perfect romance." The Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance "Fears, pride, love, passion ~ beautifully woven together with substance and depth." The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance "Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending..."

Wolf Angel

Grady O’Donnell serves drinks to all who roam into his bar, The Clumsy Grasshopper. His heart had once been filled to the rim with love back home in Ireland, but the Universe shattered that bottle. He’s started over in busy Boston, and he’s happy to mix his business, his painting, and his lazy beagle, Cricket, into a life he can easily swallow. Most of the time. Lena Clover brightens people’s days in Boston with her natural wares at Clover’s Fruit and Flower Shoppe. She’s been so involved in running her farm and store that she’s let her love life seriously wilt. The only love she gives out is to her silly dog, Snowy. Her business partner wants to help her cultivate that part of her life, but after her last relationship, she’s still not ready to stop and smell the roses with anyone. Until she meets Grady. Brought together to work on wedding arrangements for Rachel and Harris, their mutual friends, Grady and Lena have to face the fact that maybe, just maybe, there is a little room to explore the instant attraction blooming between them. If their plans don’t get weedwhacked, that is.

More Than Peaches

No one likes to surrender. Warrior Jaemus McAlator will never forgive his selfish brother for turning him into a werewolf. He was quite happy being a man—one who had known great success in battle and enjoyed the glory that came with his victories. Now his own anger and that of a Celtic goddess have ripped him from the life he knew in Ireland only to dump him first on a desolate tropical island and then, even worse, on his brother’s damn doorstep. His brother wants forgiveness. Jaemus just wants a normal life again, but is that possible with fangs and fur? Maple Ridge Trading Post owner Nika Skarvinski is in trouble. Her father’s shop in the woods of Canville, Vermont had always been a tourist hotspot. Until her father died. Now she struggles to keep it—and the memory of her father—afloat while businessman Robert Senclair pesters her to sell the land to him. He also wants her to be Mrs. Robert Senclair. Nika doesn’t want to do either, but when the one thing bringing in money at the post—The Wolfman Show—loses its star, her only choice might be to accept defeat. But no one likes to surrender. Can Jaemus make life as a werewolf work? Is forgiving his brother possible? Can Nika keep her trading post away from Robert? Will she lose her father’s memory? Maybe if a wolf fire burns bright enough, they’ll both be saved. The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance "Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion." Other Series by Christine DePetrillo The One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romance "The town, the people, the love story... a perfect romance." The Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance "Fears, pride, love, passion ~ beautifully woven together with substance and depth." The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance (3 books) "Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending..."

Wolf Fire

Jacy Brenton loves handling the marketing side of her family’s business, Brenton Sawmill, deep in the woods of Maplehaven, Vermont. She uses her creativity to bring in more customers while being surrounded by her family and friends in the small town. A trip to New Orleans to see a college friend, however, reminds her that an entire world exists beyond the mountains and forests. Maybe things are a little boring in Maplehaven, especially when everyone seems to be pairing up with a soul mate except Jacy. Finn Johansen is on a mission to honor a fallen soldier. He watched his best friend die on the battlefield, but his current engineering project will see that no one suffers the same brutal fate. Finn just needs a quiet, remote location to finish his work for the military with no distractions. Maplehaven, Vermont seems like the perfect hideaway. When Jacy misses her flight back to Vermont and is stranded in Baltimore, Finn offers to help. He can’t stand to see a person in distress, especially a beautiful woman like Jacy. His trip to Vermont can wait, but Jacy getting back for her parents’ anniversary party can’t. Besides Maplehaven is Jacy’s home. Finn hasn’t had a place to call home in forever. Is one kind ride enough to bring everyone home? The One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romance One Kind Heart, Book One One Kind Kiss, Book Two One Kind Touch, Book Three One Kind Ride, Book Four Other Series by Christine DePetrillo The Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance (6 books) "Fears, pride, love, passion ~ beautifully woven together with substance and depth. " The Shielded Series, sci-fi romance (3 books) "Great world-building, excellent emotional depth, and a great ending..." The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance (5 books) "Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion."

One Kind Ride

Alaska is supposed to be cold, so why is Alanna Cormac on fire? Sent on a dream assignment to Denali National Park, nature magazine writer Alanna Cormac has no intentions of falling in love with Dale Ramsden, sexy Iditarod winner. When Dale, his family, and even his eighteen sled dogs charm their way into her heart, however, Alanna's fast-track New York instincts crumble. The Alaskan landscape and the caress of a man too good to be true ignite feelings she never had time to explore before. Feelings that have her so blissfully busy she's unaware she's being watched. Judged. Targeted. She's next. Love will either save her or swallow her whole. Is there a difference?

Alaska Heart

Noah Williams has been in love since the third grade, but he’s settled for Best Friend status for thirty years. He keeps himself busy by working at Brenton Sawmill in Maplehaven, Vermont and taking care of his grandmother who raised him after his mother died. Without Nana, he’s sure he wouldn’t have made it this far, and now Noah is returning the favor. Life is good, but would it be better if he put complications aside and shed his Best Friend status? Krista Davidson runs the business side of Birch Peak Adventures with efficiency and precision while raising her son, Luke, with all the love she has to offer. She’s all he has since his father has been classified as MIA for the past five years. Krista’s been waiting for her soldier husband to return, but even when he’d been home in Vermont, there had been a distance between them. At least Luke has Krista’s two best friends, Noah and Dakota, for positive male role models. When Luke finds himself in danger early one winter morning, Noah leaps in to rescue him, risking his own life in the process. Krista’s eyes are opened to everything Noah has to offer her and her son. Maybe the line between friends and more than friends isn’t as solid as Krista thinks it is. Is one kind kiss enough to change friends into soul mates?

One Kind Kiss

Warrior Kole McMannus has been traveling across the country in a time that is not his own, searching for his brother. Since the day a Celtic goddess banished him from his home in Ireland, he’s battled wolves, wandered from state to state, and nearly lost all hope of being reunited with his kin. When he lands in Vermont and finds two of his cousins living the good life, however, he picks up new energy to continue his quest. Getting back to his old life with his brother is within his reach… if he still wants to grab it. Singer and fiddler Emma Rhodes has a dream to launch her Celtic rock band, Hendrake, to international fame. She and her three band mates have been giving their all to this cause, including a trip to Deer Creek Inn in the quiet woods of Vermont to write new material. It will only take one song to make their fantasies a reality. Without distractions maybe they can finally find the tune to take them to the top. Or maybe Emma will find a new distraction. When Kole and Emma meet over breakfast at the inn, he can’t get her scent out of his nose and she can’t forget the dazzling blue of his eyes. A run in the dark woods could change everything. Making wolf vows is easy. Keeping them is harder.

Wolf Vow

Marco Vieira serves his customers at Cups Café with a smile even though he’d rather be working on his novel. Recently, however, he’s having more success making specialty BLT sandwiches for the citizens of Maplehaven than adding any words to his manuscript. He’s tried all the tricks to get over writer’s block, but nothing seems to work. He can’t find any inspiration—in writing or in relationships. His friends have all found their soul mates, but he’s still staring at the blank pages of his love life. Shaina Windsor needs money. If she doesn’t get some cash soon, her very sick twin sister, Heather, isn’t going to survive. Shaina has to find a way to afford medical treatment for Heather before she loses her only living relative—and her best friend. Out of funds and nearly homeless due to their late Aunt Patty’s financial debts, the sisters arrive in Maplehaven in a rusty RV, hoping for a miracle. When Shaina eyes Cups Café as a potential source of money, she decides desperate times call for desperate measures. What she doesn’t expect is to play the role of hero when she discovers Marco is still inside the café after hours and in trouble. Her next move could mean life or death for both of them. Is one kind word enough to write a happy ending? The One Kind Deed Series, contemporary romance "The town, the people, the love story... a perfect romance." Other Series by Christine DePetrillo The Maple Leaf Series, contemporary romance "Fears, pride, love, passion ~ beautifully woven together with substance and depth." The Warrior Wolves Series, paranormal romance "Full of memorable characters with a solid plot and plenty of passion."

One Kind Word

Warrior Erik Rheagan has been living by the water in Rhode Island where he washed up after being banished from Ireland by Flidae, Celtic goddess of wild things. He hadn’t planned on being a werewolf, but when his leader turned him and the other lads in an attempt to give their army an edge against their enemies, Erik rolled with it. Shifting into a wolf whenever he felt like it wasn’t the worst thing in the world. Loving the goddess who had banished him from his home, however, was. The rules said they could never be together, so why can’t Erik stop thinking about her? Flidae banished the werewolves to protect them and she’d watched four of them successfully find their soul mates. Only one wolf remained. One wolf who had become more important to her than was allowed. Goddesses and humans didn’t have relationships. It was that simple. Only it wasn’t. Flidae knew Erik Rheagan was something special from the moment he became a werewolf and now she can no longer ignore the pull toward him. When a fellow deity offers Flidae an opportunity, she can’t refuse the chance to be with Erik even if the deal has a time limit on it. Being able to love Erik for a little while is better than nothing. Right? A wolf sun keeps hearts warm, but for how long?

Wolf Sun

Holly Brimmer never expected to be brought back from the dead. After a fatal car crash, a mysterious stranger gives her a second chance at life?"but it comes with a price. To stay alive she must pay it forward, accomplish an important deed, thus making her mark in the world. Until she does, her savior is bound to her. Now she has a backyard full of dead bodies and one unwanted houseguest. Keane Malson kills bad guys to keep the innocent alive, but he's still a monster. Cursed by a witch moments before an honorable death on the battlefield, he's lived thousands of years, roaming from place to place with no end in sight. It's a lonely life...until he meets Holly. When a wanted man targets Holly, Keane will do anything to protect her, even if it's the last thing he ever does.

Abra Cadaver

KIND PROMISES is a collection of the first three novels in the One Kind Deed Series. ONE KIND HEART Leah had a plan in place for this new phase of her life. Over six feet of Dakota Brenton wasn't going to change that. Dakota Brenton spends his days leading adventures through the woods of Maplehaven, Vermont. Leah Greenstead is the new fourth grade teacher at Maplehaven Elementary. When Dakota meets Leah at a ceremony honoring his family's sawmill, he sees his next adventure. As Maplehaven's golden boy, he's surprised when Leah doesn't immediately accept his advances. He's never had to work this hard, but he has a feeling Leah will be worth the effort. Is one kind heart enough to change Leah's mind about love? ONE KIND KISS Krista saw Noah every day. Some days, resisting him was easy. Most days, it wasn't. Noah Williams has been in love since the third grade, but he's settled for Best Friend status for thirty years. Krista Davidson runs the business side of Birch Peak Adventures with efficiency and precision while raising her son, Luke. When Luke finds himself in danger early one morning, Noah leaps to the rescue, risking his own life in the process. Krista's eyes are opened to everything Noah has to offer her and her son. Is one kind kiss enough to change friends into soul mates? ONE KIND TOUCH Being here in Maplehaven was healing Carter. Being with Dena was helping. Tonight might cure him completely. Dena Brenton crunches numbers at her family's sawmill in Maplehaven, Vermont. Carter Bennett breathes life into the video games he creates. When trouble finds Dena at a conference in Rhode Island, she retreats to the safety of Maplehaven. Carter is ready to be there for her, but she's done the calculations and putting herself in safe mode is the only way to keep any potential threats outside her perimeter. Is one kind touch enough to resume the game?

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