Laurie LeClair

What happens when a modern day Cinderella's dreams don't involve getting married? Romance? Love? In this Once Upon A Romance Series Book 1 romantic comedy, Charlotte (Charlie) King doesn't have time for either one. All she wants is her late father's dream to come true by making his beloved King's Department Store thrive again. However, her stepmother has other ideas. Charlie agrees to help her stepmother find grooms for her sheltered stepsisters. In exchange, the stepmother will release her stronghold on the budget for the store. After all, one good deed deserves another, right? But, Charlie has no idea what her heart's in for when ... Alexander (Alex) Royale, dubbed by society newspapers as Prince Charming, arrives for dinner to meet the all-female King family. His ailing grandparents yearn for his marriage and then the baby carriage. Well, that and running the family company at the same time. Having unsuccessfully searched for months, Alex doesn't hold out any hope in finding his future bride among the King sisters. However, all his expectations, including his idea of a business-like marriage of convenience, vanish the moment Charlie crashes into him. When Alex sets out to win over Charlotte, he has no idea he has to bargain with the stepmother, secretly buy the store, court Charlotte after the wedding, and, oh yeah, be featured in Charlie's new fairy tale ad campaign, the Charmings, based on them. Can a guy ever get a break? The couple never factored in falling in love with each other. Now, faced with losing all their families ever wanted, Charlie and Alex must choose: Do they live their families' dreams or do they finally live their own? Once Upon A Romance Series: If The Shoe Fits, Book 1 Waking Sleeping Beauty, Book 2 Taming McGruff, Book 3

Once Upon a Romance

If the Shoe Fits

Best friends for life. That was their pact. Feisty, spitfire Hannah Prescott yearns to get the bulls she raises to the top rodeo circuit finals. Being a woman in a male-dominated career means she fights harder for what she wants, and romance plays no part in her goals. But when everything's on the line and her best friend asks her to play pretend, what's a girl to do? Sexy, life of the party cowboy Cody McCall is determined to save the legacy of his family’s ranch and give his beloved, widowed grandfather something to live for again. Options are limited until he hits on the perfect plan–pretending to marry the girl who’s been his confidante and friend all these years. After stealing sweet kisses with Hannah, Cody starts to dream of something more permanent...if he can only convince Hannah to agree that the move from friendship to marriage is worth the fight. He wants a forever bride, but there's only one cowgirl he desires.

The Cowboy's Rebellious Bride

Can she risk losing her heart to him a second time? Nuptials, gowns, and rings don’t register on Molly McCleary’s to-do list. However, to keep her fledging photography business afloat, she’s up to her eyes in brides. Then she’s offered a dream shoot documenting the renovation of a local historic property. So tempting – except her client is her high school sweetheart who walked away with no explanation and without looking back. Successful developer Adam Larson longs to redeem himself with the people in his hometown, Cupid’s Corner in New England. He impulsively buys a rundown farm that holds precious memories intending to restore the barn to its former glory and create a destination wedding venue. He needs a marketing edge – the talents of Molly, who is more beautiful, sassy and determined than he remembered. As they spend time together, their inevitable past attraction kicks in and grows. Adam soon realizes Molly still holds his heart. Can he persuade her to give them a second chance at love?

Picture Perfect Bride

Opposites attract but don’t get along. Can a dusty box of old love letters change everything? Sensible librarian Gemma Valentine helps close her family’s antique store and enjoy Cupid’s Corners’ Valentine’s Day festival celebrating romance and weddings—even if she doesn’t believe in love. But when she’s tricked into briefly reviving the town paper’s Dear Cupid advice column, with her best friend’s too handsome brother as part of the deal, she’s miffed. Why does he have to disturb her nice, tidy life? Architect and hometown football hero Sean McCleary’s promotion hinges on renovating Gemma’s building into a sleek, trendy retail space fast. He’s willing to do anything to finish this project even provide a man’s perspective for the lovelorn column. Why not? Gemma might be annoying, but she’s funny and adorable and he enjoys their spirited banter. Soon Sean sees Gemma in a new light and wonders if he can convince her to give him a chance. Can two Cupid columnists take their own advice on falling in love?

Dear Cupid

The Cowboy's Runaway Bride

Rising country music star Cassidy James McCall is living her own version of a bad country song. After undergoing vocal chord surgery, her future is uncertain. To escape the constant presence of tabloid reporters, she accepts an invitation to celebrate Christmas with her McCall cousins. But her idea of a quiet and peaceful holiday comes to a screeching halt the moment she crashes into her former boyfriend, the tough yet noble cowboy that she's never gotten over. Widowed, single father and ex-rodeo bull rider, Ryder Hadley, longs to raise his precious little girl in his safe, secure small hometown of Honor, Texas while bringing his ranch back to life. It’s a simple wish that goes haywire when the mega country sensation and the woman who stole his heart years ago gallops back in to town, igniting a firestorm of emotions in her wake. As Ryder tries to protect his heart from falling once again under Cassidy's spell, he soon learns he's not the only one who can't resist her–his daughter wants Cassidy as a bride for her daddy. With the help of some Christmas magic, will Ryder and Cassidy get the second chance that they've always wanted?

The Cowboy's Christmas Bride

Falling for Her

Can a kiss change your life? Evelyn White wants a baby. On her own. It's ironic that the King's Department Store wedding assistant doesn't plan on having a wedding for herself. She'd rather tackle parenthood on her terms. Less fuss. Less mess. And there's no one to have to deal with when making decisions. Will being a single mom be everything it's cracked up to be? Evelyn questions herself when her heart goes pitter-patter after clumsily dropping her tote bag and its contents, and then staring up into the breathtaking baby blues of the man she practically maims. Shane Weston fears divorce. He's been put through the wringer ever since his parents' messy break up years ago. To this day, he's still refereeing their ongoing squabbles. So, when he hears who his cousin is marrying, he rushes to stop the certain disastrous union and save his cousin from the worst mistake of his life. But he needs allies to achieve his goal. He's doing everything in his power to enlist the help of King's wedding assistant. Only he's not so sure his reasons are pure anymore when Evelyn and he pretend to be a couple and he starts falling for her, hard and fast. Attraction leads to a kiss. The kiss awakens Evelyn to things she never knew she wanted. The same kiss puts Shane's heart at risk. Neither Evelyn nor Shane want a romance. They have better things to do with their lives. But will one spectacularly amazing kiss change both their views on marriage and their dreams forever? And can Evelyn and Shane put aside what they long for in order to make way for a love of a lifetime?

Awakened by a Kiss (Book 5, Once Upon a Romance Series)

The girl next door is now the woman he’s falling for. As her ten year high school reunion approaches, Becca Thompson feels the pinch of not accomplishing enough since graduation. Romance has been an even bigger bust. Longing for more, she decides to organize a fall harvest festival and community fundraiser on her family’s orchard. But Becca gets more than she bargained for when she asks her childhood friend to help. Suddenly her bestie is making her knees weak and her heart flutter. Jason Fox is dedicated to his veterinarian practice and raising funds to make his dream animal shelter a reality. When he’s sidelined by an injury, he takes a break and returns home to Cupid’s Corner. But from the moment he sees Becca, everything's different. She’s no longer the young girl he picked apples and pumpkins with—she’s a self-reliant, beautiful woman. Jason helps Becca with the festival, but the more time they spend together the harder it is to ignore the sparks. Can leaving the friend zone end in love or will it ruin everything?

Secrets of the Heart

Bestselling author Laurie LeClair debuts her new romantic comedy series, The Sweet Spot.Single mom, Darcy Jenkins' hormonal pre-teen daughter hates her and blames her for ruining her life. Darcy kicked out her ex-husband when he declared that he'd never loved Darcy and never would. On top of that, he was never there for their daughter not before, not during, and certainly not after the divorce. Now, Darcy's on a desperate mission to find a husband to love her and a real dad for her daughter, like the one Darcy never had herself.After finding a flyer for a single parent's group, Darcy heads off to the meeting. When Darcy arrives, she's involved in a heart-stopping encounter with the ruggedly handsome Doctor Benjamin Evans and her hormones come into question. This isn't a simple meet and greet any longer.Widower, Ben Evans longs to remain numb. It's worked for the last three years since his wife's untimely death. He rebuilt his life around his family practice and his twins. He's fine with that. However, when his favorite patient prods him to join her newly founded group for single parents, he reluctantly agrees, if only to help her out. Ben goes and discovers his feelings are nowhere near neutral the moment he meets funny, flirty Darcy.His life is now turned upside down with his intense attraction to sexy Darcy with her self-confessed sugar addiction, and her sometimes sweet, sometimes mouthy pre-teen. To add another complication into the mix, his twins adore Darcy and her daughter.But, will Ben and Darcy ever find time to date when kids, exes, and well-intentioned friends create never ending chaos around them? Will they give in to defeat or fight to have a second chance at love?Start reading The Dating Dilemma today.Books by Laurie LeClair:The Sweet Spot Series (romantic comedy)The Dating Dilemma 0́3 Book 1Once Upon A Romance Series (romantic comedy)If The Shoe Fits 0́3 Book 1Waking Sleeping Beauty 0́3 Book 2Taming McGruff 0́3 Book 3The Reluctant Beauty 0́3 Book 4Awakened By A Kiss 0́3 Book 5Tangled At First Sight 0́3 Book 6Wanted: Fairy Godmother (romantic comedy)The Heart Romance Series (contemporary romance)Secrets Of The Heart 0́3 Book 1Crimes Of The Heart 0́3 Book 2Lies Of The Heart 0́3 Book 3The Bounty Hunter Series (romantic suspense)Murphy's Law 0́3 Book 1Riley's Rules 0́3 Book 2The Long Journey Home (contemporary fiction)Runaway Wife (contemporary fiction)Sweet Summertime (contemporary fiction)

The Dating Dilemma (Book 1--The Sweet Spot Series)

Jenny Wentworth returns in disgrace to her hometown of Honor, TX. After being left high and dry at the altar, she's done with men. However, there's nothing more precious to her than being a loving mother and creating the family she's always longed to have. But she needs help in the baby making department.. Sheriff Caleb McCall longs to save his family’s ranch and legacy. His beloved Gramps nearly lost it all, so he and his brothers are doing everything in their power to bring it back to life again. Hard work and dedication aren't enough. Unexpectedly, help comes from his buddy's sister Jenny, who he refused to get involved with all those years ago. When Jenny reunites with her brother’s best friend, she can’t ignore her growing feelings for the honorable Sheriff McCall. Are his kisses real or just a temporary distraction for his ongoing fight for the McCall Ranch? Can she risk her battered heart one more time to find out the answer?

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