Karice Bolton

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Awakening

Paranormal RomanceA world full of love, magic, and loss...It's two weeks before Triss turns 18, and her world is about to change into the most magical one imaginable as she readies herself to enter The Witch Avenue Order... that is until her mother's disappearance. Instead of celebrating her transformation, she finds herself spreading rose petals into her mother's empty grave.When Logan, her best friend from junior high, moves back to town for college, he vows to help her find the answers she so desperately seeks surrounding her mother's disappearance. As they begin uncovering clues, it becomes apparent that the life of white magic they both grew up loving is not what the majority practices, and their lives are in danger.With a haunting feeling that her mother may still be alive, she begins to hear a call to the wilderness. Triss realizes that in order to find the answers she needs, she must learn the ways of her ancestors and become the hunter, not the hunted before it's too late, and she becomes part of the lonely souls.

Lonely Souls

Gabby Sullivan learns in college that some things are impossible to control and whenever life spins out of control, bad things seem to happen. She promises herself that she'll stay a safe distance from the top three culprits: sex, love and relationships. Jason's been trying to piece his life together after a personal tragedy but it's not working. He's thrown himself into his work but he's only becoming angrier. He'll never forgive himself and doesn't expect anyone else to either. When the back of his vehicle is clipped by a hurried limo driver, he can't wait to let the driver have it until he hears Gabby's voice coming from inside the sedan. The moment Gabby sees Jason, she knows her life will never be the same. Neither wants their past to define their future, but sometimes destiny has something else in store.

Beyond Love Series #1

Beyond Control

Emma has always strove for perfection in her almost eighteen years, but it has never been good enough. As she finds herself counting the days until she's officially free from her parents' reins, her stepfather hands her a plane ticket explaining that she must attend the Re-Boot Camp in the wilds of Alaska. Once she lands in the middle of nowhere, she realizes the camp is nothing like she imagined and she wants out immediately. That is, until she meets Liam.

The Camp

The realm of Altered Souls brings nothing but unrest, deceit, and pain forcing Triss to come face to face with heartbreak from her past. Facing a betrayal like never before, Triss questions everything she thought she knew about her family, coven, and abilities. With the help of Logan, she embarks on a journey enabling her to confront the dark side of magic and the person who controls it. Realizing Triss's ancestors have been seduced for centuries by the dark side, Triss and Logan must ensure no more in their world fall victim to the realm of Altered Souls, even if that means ending the ones they love.

Witch Avenue Series

The Witch Avenue Series: Altered Souls

"When it becomes obvious that the dark side will stop at nothing to control the mortal world, Ana is faced with a decision that could determine the fate of Fallen Angels everywhere. Determined to not use mortals as pawns, Ana does her best to prepare for the battles ahead while protecting the innocent souls around the world. As danger looms at every turn, she realizes that the ones she thought were prey might actually be the predators, and it will take an army like never before to stop the wickedness from spreading throughout the world."--Cover.

Cataclysm

Luke Fletcher asks himself one simple question. Is she worth dying for? His answer is yes. When Hannah Walker rolls into her new town on fumes, she doesn't expect her past to catch up to her so quickly. But the moment her card is declined for a lousy cup of coffee, she realizes nowhere is safe, and her life on the run has just gotten more complex. Luke Fletcher has made it his mission in life to protect. When he meets Hannah Walker, she makes it clear that his services aren't needed and neither is he, but there's something in her eyes that tells another story. Once he begins investigating the woman with many names, he realizes one thing is clear. Whoever, she's running from won't stop until she's dead. Determined to gain Hannah's trust and break down her walls, Luke begins to share his own history, but where that leads could cost them more than their hearts as the sins of others threatens to destroy them both.

Hidden SIns

Legions

Chance at Love on Mystic Bay

Scientists are the new rock stars. The infection has been contained for nearly three months, and the world is celebrating. But humans are still dying. Rebekah Taylor has seen it firsthand. Her husband was killed right in front of her by the very creatures that humans were told they no longer had to fear. Rebekah is determined to find out who is responsible for the death of her husband and the obvious cover-up. Fueled with revenge, she begins to find answers that lead to one frightening conclusion. The apocalypse might be over, but the battles are just beginning.

Afterworld Series

Recruitz (Afterworld Series #1)

Triss and Logan's love is becoming stronger by the day as they harness the powers between them, but will that make them blind to the evil they're facing? After uncovering startling information about her family, Triss is determined to right the wrongs of her ancestors. Triss and Logan uncover who has infiltrated the covens across the globe, and they realize the plans of the dark side are far more sinister than they'd ever imagined. As the power of this hidden world is exposed, Triss learns her role in the covens. With Logan, Dace and Bakula's assistance, Triss is now able to fully realize the abilities her ancestors have given her. It won't be long until the dark forces regain their strength, especially as their leader, Eben, continues his quest for a power that can never be revoked. Triss must stop him before it is too late.

Released Souls

"I hereby vow to never date a rebel."Those were the words that shaped Tessa Berry's entire dating life the moment she vowed with her best friends in high school to never date a bad boy. Each of them took a pledge to never date a Mr. Wrong...and Morgan McKenzie was Tessa's wrong.But when her best friends bring up the pact and come up with a challenge to go after their Mr. Wrongs before they turn thirty, Tessa realizes they're all in over their heads and Tessa must teach her friends a lesson However, when Tessa's Mr. Wrong becomes her fake fiancé, she wonders if she made the biggest mistake of her life.After all, love isn't a fake emotion, even if the relationship is, right?

Mr. Mistake

Can someone say worst day ever? First, Samantha gets fired from her job, and then she runs into the one man who could help turn things around. But Samantha will never forget the day that she made a pact with her three best friends in high school. Each of them took a pledge to never date their idea of Mr. Wrong. Fun and innocent, right? The problem with Samantha’s Mr. Wrong is that he’s one of her best friend's brothers. Samantha slept with him in high school. He was her first and no man has ever compared. Fast forward to today when her best friends all agree to accept a challenge to go date their Mr. Wrongs by the age of thirty. Remember that man who could change everything? It’s him...her Mr. Wrong. And he's just made her an offer she can't refuse, even if it means leaving the ones she loves behind.

Mr. Wrong

Tiffany Bailey is in love. Truly, madly, deeply in love with a boy who has chestnut hair, glistening white teeth, and sparkling brown eyes. He's adorable and makes her heart melt off of just one look. He has given her everything she's ever wanted. There are just a couple of problems. First of all, he isn't hers, and the second issue is that he has four legs and doesn't talk much.In all seriousness, Tiffany has never found that one person who makes her stomach flutter with delight, her cheeks flush from a heated glance, or her pulse spike from just one touch, which is precisely why she thinks love isn't what it's cracked up to be...much more effort than it's worth, really. Or at least she believes that until Billy comes crashing into her world or was it the other way around? One thing she knows is that Billy gives her every reason to blush and make her heart rate race with thoughts that had never popped into her head before. Thoughts she needs to squash immediately, especially since he has quite the reputation for collecting lots of phone numbers.The one thing Tiffany refuses to do is lose her heart to a man who is incapable of real emotion, but a little bit of harmless flirting can't be that bad, right?Billy's life is changing at lightning speed. His business is booming. He has franchises opening up across the Pacific Northwest, and he clearly doesn't have time for love.Except he just can't get Tiffany Bailey out of his mind.She's beautiful, charming, and holds a zest for life that makes his world seem a little more exciting. But life isn't that simple, especially his. He holds too many secrets and an inability to love. No big deal, right? All Billy knows is that in his world, Tiffany is off limits.Period.Although, maybe having a little fun wouldn't hurt anything.All books in the Island County Series can be read as standalones.

Lucky in Love on Hound Island

Christmas is coming to Fireweed Island! Holly Wildes is excited to spend the holidays alone in a calm and peaceful setting with no pesky neighbors, no annoying bosses, and absolutely no horns honking or sirens blaring at three in the morning. After seven years of giving her all to a top investment firm in Manhattan, her holiday bonus included a pink slip and a rather slim severance package. So when her sister, Maddie, promises the perfect opportunity to work at her tea shop, Holly jumps at the chance to start over. What Holly doesn't expect is to live across the street from one of the sexiest men she's ever encountered. Thankfully, he seems too busy to notice her, and around town, she begins to learn that Nick is anything and everything but a saint. He is definitely not a complication she needs in her life, especially with her parents coming to town. Nick always thought he was content in life. He has a thriving business, enjoys the perks of being a bachelor, and never has to think twice about doing what he wants when he wants. That all changes once Holly moves in across the street. All she has to do is throw a smile in his direction, and he knows his life is forever changed.

Tempting Love on Holly Lane

Jewels Jennings-zippy librarian by day and book blogger by night-came back to the one and only place beyond the pages of a book that has given her happiness, Fireweed Island. Years ago, she tore off the island in a speedboat with the man she was supposed to marry in tow and a vow never to return to small-town living . . . only to return with her tail between her legs, newly divorced, and completely skeptical of anything resembling love. She prefers to stick to the men between the pages of her latest read rather than waste time in the real world. Jake Harlen fled to Fireweed Island with the hopes of forgetting his past. He's been busy carving out a life that anchors him far away from people and the complications they always manage to deliver. He likes his life, manages it with the care it deserves, and is content in his single ways . . . until he goes on a rescue call and meets the town librarian. When Jewels finds her life hanging in the balance more than once, Jake is the only one who can save her, but neither of them realizes the magic of love that Fireweed is determined to deliver, but only one of them is ready to accept what fate has in store.

Forever Love on Fireweed Island

Sophie Bristol works two jobs-sometimes three-and is surrounded by people falling in love and that's great. Really, it's great. It's not like she ever thought she'd find that perfect someone. After all, she learned he probably only exists in some far away land with talking wildlife and glass slippers, and that works perfectly for her busy schedule. Not to mention she experienced the worst divorce in island history between her parents, and she got to be there for every painful second to warp her view on the subject. And let's not forget her stepmom has only learned to like Sophie once she began helping take care of her dad after his stroke. So to say love isn't a priority is an understatement. Life hasn't been easy, not that she ever expected it to be, and she's fine with the hand she's been dealt. Really, she is fine. But when Sophie falls for a rock star, it will take more than a fairy godmother to make love work in the real world.

Tangled Love on Pelican Point

Natalie Jennings loves nothing more than waking up and going into work at the florist shop she owns in the heart of Fireweed Island. Every morning is pleasant and filled with sunshine and rainbows. That is until she sees an email for a wedding consult slide right into her inbox with the sender's name of Cole Hill. Her hands get clammy and the cold winter's day suddenly feels like it's ninety degrees and climbing. It couldn't be the same Cole Hill from high school. The universe isn't that cruel. But as she opens the email and reads the message, she realizes that it is, indeed, the Cole Hill from high school, and it is the universe's turn to not only be cruel but downright evil. Cole broke her heart, but not in the normal fashion. He ensured the process was a long one filled with plenty of ups and downs. It all started in first grade and didn't finally end until the second year of college. And now he is coming back to get married on Fireweed Island. The perks of being the only florist in town! It's a good thing she got over him years ago...

Love Redone in Hidden Hardbor

After receiving a rather odd inheritance from an uncle she barely knew, Autumn Tucker decides to do something she's never done before. Instead of overthinking what's right in front of her, she embraces the freedom of the unknown and the thrill of leaving everything behind and moves to the small mountain town of Silver Ridge.It isn't until she arrives at her late uncle's Bed and Breakfast that she begins to doubt her newfound ability to throw caution to the wind. From the moment she opens the barely hanging front door and steps inside to see peeling wallpaper and a broken banister, she realizes this inheritance might not have been a gift at all. Her uncle had to be using the term Bed and Breakfast loosely in his will because it was more of a deathtrap than anything.But she does love her new town.And the overly helpful Joel North, who is exactly everything she's told herself to stay away from. He's gorgeous, somewhat mysterious, and he's sprinkled with the power to make Autumn blush off just one look, which is completely unacceptable in the real world, but she just can't help herself.What Autumn doesn't expect to uncover are secrets that change everything she's known about her family and the life she's led. It doesn't help that Joel seems to hold the answers to some of her darkest questions and there's one he just won't answer.As she rebuilds the old mansion, she realizes her uncle's real gift wasn't the B&B, but the truth that rested behind its walls.

Island County Spinoff Series

Happy Truth About Love

Tori Aickens understands more than most what it feels like to lose the ones you love, but she also understands how to survive that kind of pain by leaving it all behind and never looking back. Unfortunately, while she's busy never looking back, she walks straight ahead to find her fiance cheating on her with a grin on his face. Tori decides to return to Fireweed Island to teach for the summer, but coming back to a place where ghosts lurk in even the happiest of memories makes her face the heartache of her past she's done so well at leaving behind. It isn't until Gabby introduces Mason Rhodes to her that she realizes kindness can exist in this overly brutal thing called life, and maybe not all men are meant to self-destruct, or she's just been sniffing in too much ocean air. Either way, spending time with Mason on Fireweed Island leaves Tori questioning if the carefully constructed life she left behind in New York is one she even wants any longer. Mason is determined to break down Tori's barriers, but she's not sure she's strong enough to let go of her past and imagine a future that risks her heart getting broken again, and she wonders if there's such a thing as the right love at the wrong time... Fans of the Beyond Love Series will enjoy seeing old friends and reading about fresh characters in this carefully woven tale of love, heartache, and new beginnings."

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