Mona Ingram

Single and pregnant, Bella is given a choice. Give up her child for adoption or leave town. Her decision was never in doubt. Bella moves across the country, settling in Santa Monica. Determined to make a life for herself and her child, she and her new friend Sophia sell children’s clothing at the Venice Beach market. When their creative designs are featured on television, their business takes off and they accept an offer from Rafael Vargas to expand their business. Bella fights her attraction to the handsome entrepreneur, but deep in her heart all she really wants is love. Full Circle is Book One of the Willow Bend series and is free.

Full Circle

She knows she shouldn’t cling to memories of a lost love. Torn from her high school sweetheart and left to rebuild the pieces of her life, Allison has almost given up on finding love. Ten years have passed, but when she sees Cole again, her pulse kicks up in that old, familiar way. The question is, can they resolve the issues that tore them apart – and can she learn to love again?

Loving From Afar

He broke her heart all those years ago. Now he’s living at her grandmother’s B&B. Rebecca returns to her childhood home after her grandmother dies, only to discover her childhood sweetheart in residence… the same young man who disappeared on the night of their high school prom. As the truth about Mitch’s disappearance is revealed, can they come to terms about what tore them apart?

Twice Shy

Laid off and in a new city, Maddie is eager to get her life back on track before Christmas. With a new gift wrapping business in the lobby of the Drummond Building, the last thing on her mind is falling for Chase, the heir to the Drummond fortune. But it isn’t Chase who captures her heart. Annie, only ten years old and recently orphaned, needs more than gifts for Christmas, and Maddie might just have enough love left in her heart to help.

A Family for Christmas

FREE Romance Series Starter Taylor Lockwood learns the hard way that her beauty does not guarantee happiness. Betrayed in the worst possible way, her career crumbles overnight. Hiding away on her father’s small ranch she struggles to trust again, but a message in a bottle makes her wonder… is the man who wrote the note too good to be true? And more importantly, does she have the courage to find out? Chasing Rainbows is Book One of the Love in a Bottle Series.

Chasing Rainbows (FREE Romance Series Starter)

﻿Justine agrees to be auctioned off at a charity function in the Hamptons What could possibly go wrong? Alex Melrose, the CEO of a pharmaceutical company wins the bidding to take her to dinner. It isn’t until after Justine loses her heart to the handsome businessman that she learns that Alex’s company manufactured the drug that killed her mother. Author Caution: Unlike my usual sweet romances, this book contains sexual content

Deception

Gift Wrapped for Christmas

He’s the town’s most eligible bachelor. But he’s more than that… much more. Exhausted After catering a high-profile company Christmas party, Paige accepts an invitation to relax with the man in charge of the clean-up crew. He’s handsome and intelligent, but most of all he’s a good listener. When they say goodnight, she has no idea that the meeting will trigger consequences that will change her life. Keywords: Free first in series, Businessman, Elusive, Deli owner, Catering, Christmas party, Autism, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Family, Pay it forward, Sweet romance, Second chance romance Romance, Series, New Adult, Contemporary, Free.

The Party

It takes more than decorations to bring joy to a household Devon Ballard only wants someone to decorate his home for Christmas. He’s not interested in the small, feisty woman with the delightful sprinkling of freckles across her nose… is he? Against her better judgment Tori soon falls for the handsome lawyer. That is, until the shocking revelations that send her reeling… and running from him as fast as she can. Can love overcome the mistakes of the past?

Forever Christmas

A tattoo artist? What was she thinking? Breast cancer forces Ariana to take a fresh look at her life. She’s married, owns a successful business and is desperately unhappy. Can tattoo artist Blaine Bennett reignite the joy in her life as he shows her what it is to live… and love?

Forever Changed

﻿There’s a lot more to Freddie than a bad haircut Helping someone with a makeover is the last thing Samantha has in mind, but when she sees old school friend Freddie in her favourite coffee shop, she can’t resist. Freddie isn’t the only one who needs help. Samantha has been living a lie, and Freddie makes her see the truth with startling clarity. Will their growing attraction get in the way of finding out who they really are?

Fixing Freddie

Whoever said the streets were paved with gold must have been dreaming. San Francisco in the gold rush era was an intoxicating mixture of the wealthy and the desperate. Where would Sarah fit in? Determined to prove that she can make it on her own, Sarah poses as a married woman and boards a schooner bound for the San Francisco gold rush. Restless and eager to travel, Jamie agrees to set up a branch of his family’s merchant bank in San Francisco. Each has something to prove but will their desire to succeed derail a blossoming romance?

Restless Hearts

Would you share your heartbreak, your hopes, your dreams by writing them down and sending them off in a bottle? Or if you found such a bottle, how would you react? This series takes us inside the lives of people who, in most cases, have suffered loss and are ready for a second chance. A light, slightly edgy look at life and love in today’s world of social media. Chasing Rainbows Taylor Lockwood learns the hard way that her beauty does not guarantee happiness. Betrayed in the worst possible way, her career crumbles overnight. Hiding away on her father’s small ranch she struggles to trust again, but a message in a bottle makes her wonder… is the man who wrote the note too good to be true? Does she have the courage to find out? No More Secrets Can she learn to love again? Marissa Bennett’s emotional scars are deep, thanks to a young man she knew many years ago in high school. After meeting Cooper Hamilton she wonders if she’s finally found the one man who can make her forget… until she finds out who he really is. Then there’s Nate. The successful software developer falls for a gorgeous Chinese woman. Except Layla is promised to someone else. Can Nate unravel the silken ties that bind her to someone she doesn’t love? Something Special Can an unlikely discovery heal two broken people? Dear Princess: A cheating husband pens a letter of regret to his young daughter, puts it in a bottle and sets it adrift in the Atchafalaya River. Months later, a foreign correspondent looking for peace finds the bottle stuck in a Cypress tree. Little does he know he’ll soon meet the young girl and her mother… and face one of the most difficult decisions of his life. Whatever It Takes Three strikes and you’re out? No way! Bailey’s had more than her share of hard knocks recently but when she finds a message in a bottle she sets out to find her missing mojo. Taking a break on the shore of Lake Ontario, she becomes fascinated with an antique carousel – and the repairman who keeps it running. But Bailey’s a poor candidate for a lasting relationship… or is she? Lost & Found A romantic story set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Na Pali Coast. Chrissy wasn’t looking for romance when she went to the Garden Isle. Helicopter pilot Spence has other ideas… but can he convince her to take another chance on love? If Only She’s never stopped loving him Jill marries the love of her life, only to have her powerful father interfere and annul the marriage. Distanced from the man she loves, she leads a half-life until the day she decides to fight back against those who took everything from her. Hopelessly Romantic It’s been three years since Liam Gallagher’s wife and son died in an accident. A firefighter in Victoria B.C., his friends and family are becoming increasingly worried as he remains emotionally closed off. As a last resort, his sister writes a message asking for help and puts it in a bottle. Touched by the obvious affection Kate has for her brother, Maggie Taylor hesitates to get involved, but the story lingers with her and she sets out to observe the grieving man. Choosing Love Is it finally Lauren’s turn? The Love in a Bottle blog is coming to a close but Lauren still hasn’t found her happy ending. Then she meets two men at once. One sends her flowers, but which one? And will there be a happy ending? In today’s world of social media, things can get complicated…

Love in a Bottle 8-Book Box Set

It’s been three years since Liam Gallagher’s wife and son died in an accident. A firefighter in Victoria B.C., his friends and family are becoming increasingly worried as he remains emotionally closed off. As a last resort, his sister writes a message asking for help and puts it in a bottle. Touched by the obvious affection Kate has for her brother, Maggie Taylor hesitates to get involved, but the story lingers with her and she sets out to observe the grieving man.

Hopelessly Romantic

New Cover July 2020 ﻿How do you survive the greatest tragedy of all? When Emma’s perfect life turns into a nightmare beyond her control she withdraws into herself, eventually quitting her high profile job in San Francisco and returning to Chance. But back in her home town, she discovers that she’s not the only one who has suffered loss. As she quietly helps those in need of her expertise, she finds that life is still worth living, and that love was right here all along.

Emma

This series features the interwoven stories of five women. All stories are stand-alone. The Prequel is included with Lianne, and is a short introduction to each woman and her circumstances. Lianne: A holiday romance is the last thing on her mind. Haunted by her husband’s death, Lianne visits the spectacular Cornwall coast of England. She has no intention of falling in love again, until she meets a local man. Their attraction is mutual, but when he unexpectedly disappears she returns home, brokenhearted once more. However memories of those golden days linger, igniting her desire to love again. Madison: In Hollywood, people often aren’t who they seem… On the verge of breaking out in Hollywood, Maddie Lamont discovers the hard way that some people will do anything to save their career. Broken-hearted and disillusioned she returns to her hometown of Chance, where along with her friends she seizes the opportunity to revitalize the dying town. Can reclusive author Dylan Hawkins make her believe that he is worth a second chance at love? Emma: How do you survive the greatest tragedy of all? When Emma’s perfect life turns into a nightmare beyond her control she withdraws into herself, eventually quitting her high profile job in San Francisco and returning to Chance. But back in her home town, Emma discovers that she’s not the only one who has suffered loss. As she quietly helps those in need of her expertise, she finds that life is still worth living, and that love was right here all along. Jade: Jade knows better than to fall for a movie star… An accomplished hair and makeup technician, Jade meets Zach Crawford on a movie set in Chance, California. When a former girlfriend wrongly accuses Zach of misconduct, she agrees to pose as his new girlfriend, but nothing goes as planned. Jade and her broken heart return to Chance, where she finds solace in helping to save the town that welcomed her not that long ago. But Zach has other ideas and vows to regain her trust… and her love. Chloe: How did she arrive such a low point in her life? Being the wife of a wealthy man is no substitute for the fulfilment Chloe found as a nurse. When her husband dies, her life spirals out of control. Called to Chance to support her friend Madison, she meets a man who could make her believe again but she’s afraid that if he gets to know her secrets, he’ll see the darkness in her soul. Harboring secrets of his own, Lane sees past the barriers she puts up and shows her that love always finds a way.

Second Chance Romances Box Set

Meet Bonnie and Marty - two likable characters who have recently experienced dramatic changes in their lives. Sharing the Mega Jackpot Lottery forces them both to look inward... where they discover that what's truly important can't be bought.

More Than Forever

Prequel

Defying her children, Melanie takes a job at the Food Court in the mall. The bold move fills her life with joy in the most surprising ways. Melanie Sanders is a wealthy woman, thanks to her late husband’s investments. After his death, she sees her life for what it was, and sets out to change it. All she really wants is someone who shares her values. Will the man wearing the Santa suit be the one to grant her wish this Christmas?

Secret Santa

Three strikes and you’re out? No way! Bailey’s had more than her share of hard knocks recently but when she finds a message in a bottle she sets out to find her missing mojo. Taking a break on the shore of Lake Ontario, she becomes fascinated with an antique carousel – and the repairman who keeps it running. But Bailey’s a poor candidate for a lasting relationship… or is she?

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