Kelly Collins

Kelly Collins welcomes you to Cross Creek where hate is a four-letter word but so is love. One has the power to destroy, the other to heal. Kandra brought me to my knees when she fled Cross Creek to follow dreams that didn't include me. I picked up the pieces of my broken world and built a new life-one free of heartache. I thought she was in the past and would stay there, but I thought wrong. Kandra is back, and if I'm not careful, she'll gut me again. As much as she stole my heart, she left behind the longing. What happens if I let her in again and she ...I escaped small-town life, searching for more, and thought I found it. I lived the life I dreamed of, big city, great job, doting boyfriend. It's funny how quickly dreams turned into nightmares. My ex-boyfriend fooled me into believing I could have everything, but he left me with nothing. I never imagined I'd wind up back in Cross Creek, scared, alone, and pregnant. Seeing Noah makes me wonder how I could have ever left him. He's everything I didn't know I needed. I love my child, and I love Noah. Is it too late to have it all? Find out in Broken Hart, the first book in the long-awaited Cross Creek Series.

Broken Hart

Author Kelly Collins takes you back to Aspen Cove where life is sweet, the tea is sweeter, and love is the sweetest of all.Marina Caswell didn't expect to find herself broken and alone with a four-year-old daughter. She could offer a hundred excuses as to why her marriage failed, but the truth was she'd chosen poorly. After a painful marriage and an ugly divorce, she flees with her little girl to Aspen Cove looking for a place to heal their wounded spirits and mend their shattered hearts. What she doesn't expect to find in the quirky little town is love in the form of Sheriff Cooper, a man who insists that everything including trust, love, and respect is grown like a garden. All it needs is a bit of attention and care, something Marina has never experienced.As the local sheriff, Aiden Cooper can recognize trouble at a glance. It usually looks pretty, smells nice, and wears heels. After his last relationship failure, Aiden doesn't expect love to bloom when single mom Marina Caswell plants roots next door, but when he sees the sadness in her eyes, he makes it his mission to sow seeds of hope and happiness in her heart.The tiniest kernel of love can grow when the conditions are right, but a weed from Marina's past threatens to choke out what they've cultivated together. Can Aiden and Marina's love grow and thrive, or will the past seek its revenge, causing their love to wilt and die before it can ever take root?

An Aspen Cove Romance

One Hundred Excuses

She's a woman who values honesty. He's a man telling a lie. Will the truth bring them together or tear them apart? Danielle Morgan doesn't need a recipe for love, she needs one for life. Hounded by her best friend to find a man or a hobby, she chooses the latter. After all, a hobby won't break her heart. Perusing the aisles of a flea market, she purchases a box of books with one that promises to unlock what her heart desires. Right now, all she wants is to keep her job and stay ahead of her mounting debt. That is until she meets James, the hot new construction lead at Luxe resorts. Dating a coworker is against her rules, but James is a temptation she can't resist. After a failed attempt at marriage, James Parks is happily wedded to his career as CEO of Luxe Resorts. His job doesn't complain when he gets home late, and it'll never take half of everything. Working undercover as the construction lead is his only passion until he meets Danielle Morgan. The last person he should date is a woman who works for his company. But like a decadent dessert, the more he tries to resist, the more he wants her. Will finding out his true identity sweeten the deal or leave a bad taste in her mouth? Do they have the right ingredients to create something magical or are they a recipe for disaster?

A Tablespoon of Temptation

She’s ditching her criminal past. He’s running from his failed marriage. Can a ramshackle ranch inspire a second-chance romance? Mickey Mercer is determined to leave her past mistakes behind bars. Fixing up the rundown family ranch could be the perfect way to get back on the straight and narrow and make her late father proud. But when her vindictive ex sabotages her every move, she reluctantly accepts a stubborn cop’s offer of protection and finds herself falling head over spurs into his strong arms. Detective Kerrick McKinley may take his vow to serve and protect a little too seriously. While his blue-blooded passion put an end to his marriage, it also compels him to guard a newly freed ex-con from her dangerous stalker. But the more time he spends with the sexy and spontaneous horse rancher, the more he’s itching to get back in the saddle… In the face of old fears and new dangers, can Mickey and Kerrick find the courage to risk it all for a chance at true love? Set Free is the first installment in the compelling Second Chance Series of small town contemporary romance novels. If you like headstrong characters, fiery chemistry, and cowboys, then you’ll love Kelly Collins’ pulse-pounding romance. Buy Set Free to roll up your sleeves for an action-packed romantic renovation today!

Set Free

Kelly Collins welcomes you back to Aspen Cove, where love has the power to heal all wounds, even broken hearts. When veterinary technician Beth Buchanan sees that plus sign in the test window, she knows she can no longer lie to herself. She doesn't have the flu; she's pregnant from a one-night stand, and it's all her meddling mother's fault. Her life is about to change, but how does she tell a man who was only interested in a fling he'll be connected to her forever? Indigo guitarist Gray Stratton gave up on love when he was manipulated into marrying a pregnant groupie, only to find out she wasn't carrying his baby or any baby for that matter. The only thing she was interested in delivering was money into her bank account, and he's been paying for that mistake ever since. After learning that hard lesson, he's made three rules to live by: never trust a groupie, never sleep with a woman more than once, and never, ever fall in love. But that was before Beth Buchanan. She's the one woman he might bend his rules for if she doesn't break his trust. He's holding on to his past. She's trying to figure out her future. Can they meet in the middle and make a life together? Find out in One Hundred Nights ...

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One Hundred Nights

Making the Grade #1-3

She leads a privileged life. He has a chip on his shoulder. Can the very thing that divides them be what draws them together? Allie Parks lives life in the fast lane-literally. As a partner in Luxe Resorts, she's learned that if her money won't open a door, her looks will. So when she's pulled over for speeding, Allie's shocked to discover neither her charm nor her cash will work on Officer Marco Rossi. She winds up in court where she's handed down thirty hours of community service, on top of running her resort and renovating her new condo. She wants to despise the man who put her in this position, but the chemistry between them is impossible to ignore. Since the death of his parents, Marco Rossi has resented the entitled, wealthy residents of Aspen who race their way through the streets, believing they're above the law. He's dedicated his life to helping the less fortunate and protecting a community that rarely appreciates his efforts. When Allie speeds into his life, he's sure he has her all figured out. But when she's ordered to perform community service at his soup kitchen, he can't help but see her sweet side. He falls for the wrong woman, for all the right reasons. Will mixing two opposites be the perfect recipe for love or will they end up getting burned?

A Pinch of Passion

He needs a sous chef. She needs a job. Together, will they stir up passion or deliver disaster? Gabby Mason isn't looking for romance when she finds the Recipe for Love cookbook. She needs a job. Fired by her father and blacklisted by area restaurants, Luxe is her last hope. But will sexy, executive chef Flynn McHale give her a chance, or will he be like everyone else in the industry and turn his back on her? With rent to pay and a cat to feed, Gabby is out of time, out of luck, and out of options. Flynn McHale is down one chef, but so far, no one can cut the mustard when it comes to the skills he requires. When Gabby Mason applies, Flynn knows she's the ideal candidate, except for one big problem-her family. Can Flynn find a way to trust the daughter of the man who tried to ruin him? Or will he make her pay for the sins of her father? The more time they spend together, the more he realizes she's not the girl he remembered, but the woman he craves-if only he can let go of the past. Do they have the ingredients to stir up true love, or will this be a case of too many cooks in the kitchen?

A Dash of Desire

He needs to balance the books. She needs to stabilize her life. Can two opposites be the perfect mix for true love? The last thing on widowed waitress Kinsley Culpepper's mind was romance when she found the Recipe for Love cookbook. What she needed was a way to feed her growing son. Working at Luxe Resorts was nice, but the tips weren't great, and they barely paid the bills. Accused of stealing, she ends up on the radar of Julian Dowling, the sexy Chief Financial Officer who's convinced she's the reason food costs are up. Afraid to lose her job, she uses a recipe to sweeten his disposition, but will she have the ingredients to convince him she's not his thief? Julian Downing isn't interested in people. As Luxe Resorts Chief Financial Officer, all he cares about is the bottom line. With food costs out of control and his "always a profit" reputation on the line, he turns to the most likely culprit, a down on her luck waitress with a pretty smile and sticky fingers. When dessert shows up on his desk, he has to ask himself, is Kinsley bringing in homemade treats because she's nice, or is she sugarcoating her deceit? Will distrust scorch what they've whipped up together, or can they turn their distaste for each other into something sweet?

A Cup of Compassion

She’s running from her painful past. He’s racing toward an uncertain future. Can their love set the course for a happy life together? Silas Savage is back in the one place he never wanted to be, Fury Colorado—the town where his parents died—the place where his life turned into a living hell. Silas is certain the only thing worth his time in the tiny mountain town is his brother Ryker until he runs into sassy single mother, Grace Faraday. The second they meet she kisses him and thrusts a baby into his arms before she tells her father the baby is his. Silas never considered a family until that little boy was cradled in his arms and Grace’s lips pressed against his. That one kiss made anything seem possible. Grace Faraday understands what family is and what it isn’t. Growing up with a clergyman as a father she couldn’t tell him she’d had a child out of wedlock. Giving up on love, she leaves Denver behind in search of a better life for her infant son in Fury, Colorado. After being abandoned by her baby's father, Grace is determined to never fall for a man again, but everything changes when Silas Savage shows up in the nick of time to save her from telling her father the painful truth. She didn’t realize one kiss would change the trajectory of her life. Silas is the exact opposite of what she thought she wanted, but he’s everything she needs or at least is pretending to be. When their pasts intersect with their present, will the lies derail their future, or can the truth in their hearts guide them to everlasting love? Saving Silas is the second book in The Boys of Fury contemporary romance series. If you like off the charts chemistry, quirky side characters, and small-town romances, then you’ll love Kelly Collins’ emotional journey of love lost and found. Buy Saving Silas as your map to an unforgettable romance today!

Saving Silas

She's an ex-con. He's branded by failure. Will this cowboy gallop away with her heart? Prison time cost Holly McGrath her dream career. After returning home to discover her fiancé cheating on her, she questions if it's possible to rebuild her life. But while volunteering at her late mother's hospice, Holly attracts the attention of a handsome cowboy... Keagan McKinley knows the sting of defeat. Determined to keep a horse breeding operation in the black, he's sworn off any and all distractions. Unfortunately, the gorgeous tenant at the ranch is everything he needs but nothing he wants... Can Holly and Keagan lean on love, or will a gut-wrenching betrayal sentence them to lifelong heartache?

Set Aside

Her company is failing. His plan could save it. Will their partnership move from business to pleasure? Carla "Carl" Stevenson takes a special joy in running the local timber mill. But when the economy takes a downturn, selling the family business may be her only heartbreaking option. After a prospective buyer takes an interest, she's horrified by his plans to raze the Frazier forest to make room for cheap cattle farming. To protect her home, she reluctantly turns to the town's most notorious player...Owen Cooper can't believe Carl's mill is for sale. But the construction company owner is even more shocked that "Carl" is actually a beautiful woman. Moved by feelings he never saw coming, Owen drafts an ambitious plan to save the mill owner's livelihood... and maybe even win her heart. Rallying their community around the audacious idea, Owen and Carl find their fates delightfully intertwined. But both their chemistry and the project hang in the balance when he suddenly walks away...With the whole town at stake, will Carl and Owen save the mill and find their way to true love? Rescue Me is the heartwarming first novel in the Frazier Falls romance series. If you like strong women, honorable men, and small-town love, then you'll adore Kelly Collins' charming tale. Buy Rescue Me to build a foundation of passion today!

Rescue Me

Pop star Samantha White walks off the stage and disappears into a crowd of cheering fans. After ten years as the music sensation known as Indigo, she needs to figure out who she really is. With her manager pressuring her to sign a new contract, Samantha runs to the only place she remembers with fondness-Aspen Cove-a small town that embraced twelve-year-old Samantha when she and her mother finally left her abusive father. She's sure a few weeks of peace in a secluded cabin will be exactly what she needs to figure out where to go from here. But when Dalton Black storms into her life, Samantha realizes she may not get the clarity and calm she's seeking. If she plays her cards right, she'll get something better-love. Dalton Black doesn't ask for much. But then, he knows most people would say he doesn't deserve much-not after spending six years in prison for killing a man. He's carved out a quiet life in Aspen Cove where he knows who is friend and who is foe. Just when he's accepted his life will be a string of meaningless relationships, he meets Samantha White and everything changes. Can a famous singer find her forever with an ex-convict? Or will the secrets they keep tear them apart?

One Hundred Wishes

He’s leading a double life. She’s following her heart. Will his sexy secret ruin their perfect romance? Grad student Luca Gregorio has smarts, sex appeal, and a dirty little secret he’ll never tell his devout Catholic family. To bankroll his education, he’s mastered the art of satisfying wealthy alumni’s wildest fantasies. But his own dreams of graduation falter when he falls for an alluring woman who makes him question whether the burden of student debt is heavier than the soul-crushing cost of selling himself. As a professor’s assistant at a prestigious New York university, Mim Knight deals with her fair share of trust fund brats. So she’s surprised when the flirtatious grad student on the other side of her desk turns out to be as humble and kind-hearted as he is sexy. But when she discovers her perfect man is hiding a scandalous secret, she’s not sure if their love can survive his fall from grace. Caught in a web of sex and lies, can Luca and Mim find the courage to give true love a fighting chance? Honor Roll is the second standalone novel in the sultry Making the Grade romance series. If you like steamy sex scenes, university settings, and heartfelt tales of redemption, then you’ll love Kelly Collins’ scintillating story. Buy Honor Roll to get ahead of the class with a red-hot campus romance today!

Honor Roll

One tough man. One hardened woman. Let the games begin… Martial arts expert Robyn Armour protected herself from an attacker a little too well and spent five years in prison looking after her fellow Cell Block C inmates. Now that she’s finally free, she’s a little jealous of the happiness the other girls have found, but her dreams don’t include making Second Chance Ranch her home. All she wants right now is a decent cup of coffee and a man. And Keanan McKinley—a walking paradox whose body is the eighth wonder of the world—is sex dipped in hot fudge and rolled in sprinkles. Yet there’s something different about his kisses—his touch. His wounded heart beats in time with hers, making her want to be the right woman—a forever kind of woman. But his ranch is in Wyoming, and her parole ties her to Colorado. When a past mistake tries to take back her hard-won control, will it ruin all their lives and tear her away from the home she’s found in Keanan’s arms?

Set on You

Summoned to Bell Mountain by meddling mothers, Beau and Mandy must revisit their painful past to have a shot at their true destiny. Beau Tinsel—dark-haired and delicious. As the lead singer for BT and Bads, he’s used to carrying the weight of the world on his broad, sexy, shoulders. This rock star has everything a man could want. Everything but her. When he left Bell Mountain, he took Mandy Sawyer’s heart and never returned—until now. Mandy Sawyer—blonde and broken. She moved to Paris to mend her broken heart and returned a single mother. As a French-trained pastry chef, she lives in New York City with her six-year-old son Tommy. He’s the only man in her life—or so she thinks. Is it too late, or, can the spirit of Christmas heal all wounds?

A Small Town Christmas Romance

The Trouble with Tinsel

Welcome back to Aspen Cove, where everything is safe, including your secrets... After being booted from her hit renovation show, Reno or Wreck It, for a mistake that wasn't hers, Jewel Monroe moves to Aspen Cove to lick her wounds. No one seems to know who she is, and that's a secret she wants to keep. When that old familiar need to renovate burns inside her, she buys a rundown house, but is the deal too sweet to be true? She can have it at cost if she helps sexy real estate agent Mason Van der Veen turn the property from pitiful to profitable in two months. Mason Van der Veen is in trouble. He scooped up several properties in Aspen Cove, hoping to turn the town into the next Colorado vacation mecca. But when that plan fails, he's told by his father that if he can't renovate two properties in Aspen Cove for a profit in sixty days, he'll lose his job and his thirty-five-million-dollar trust fund. Jewel is his secret weapon and has the notoriety to bring him the attention he needs, but she can't help him if she stays a secret. Mason must choose between her wishes and his needs. Can they work together and build a relationship out of the remnants of a rundown house, or will greed get in the way of a custom-built love made to last?

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One Hundred Whispers

Welcome back to Aspen Cove, where everything is safe, including your secrets?After being booted from her hit renovation show, Reno or Wreck It, for a mistake that wasn't hers, Jewel Monroe moves to Aspen Cove to lick her wounds. No one seems to know who she is, and that's a secret she wants to keep. When that old familiar need to renovate burns inside her, she buys a rundown house, but is the deal too sweet to be true? She can have it at cost if she helps sexy real estate agent Mason Van der Veen turn the property from pitiful to profitable in two months.Mason Van der Veen is in trouble. He scooped up several properties in Aspen Cove, hoping to turn the town into the next Colorado vacation mecca. But when that plan fails, he's told by his father that if he can't renovate two properties in Aspen Cove for a profit in sixty days, he'll lose his job and his thirty-five-million-dollar trust fund. Jewel is his secret weapon and has the notoriety to bring him the attention he needs, but she can't help him if she stays a secret. Mason must choose between her wishes and his needs.Can they work together and build a relationship out of the remnants of a rundown house, or will greed get in the way of a custom-built love made to last?

After his last girlfriend left a bad taste in his mouth for commitment, Damon Noble nixes the idea of a relationship. He simply orders and pays for what he needs. Why ask for the full menu when you can just order dessert? Pure hearted Katarina Cross has a simple life plan; finish school and find a job. Everything is on track until Damon walks onto the scene, the sweetest confection she has ever laid eyes on. As a favor to a friend, Kat agrees to accompany this one man for one night. How hard could it be? All she has to do is smile and look pretty, right? A chance meeting, a book club and a penchant for dessert will change everything for Damon and Katarina. Will Damon heal from his past, and with Katarina by his side?

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