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When cultures collide, can love survive?

In high school an over-aged Gabriel Trujillo had his youthful dreams shattered by Jennifer Becker, a shy insecure first year teacher not much older than he was. Angry, he dropped out of school, joined the Army, saw the world. After years away, he’s home again.

Now a skilled cabinet maker, he unknowingly takes on a job at Jennifer’s house, but finds the woman still as shy as she was then, yet no longer as insecure. In spite of himself, he’s enchanted. He realizes, however, that Jennifer is the one overaged now, with some long delayed growing up to do in the man/woman department. Let him walk her through the relationship years, he tells her, and help ease her into the dating world as the mature woman she is. Only as a friend, of course.

It doesn’t take long for him to know he doesn’t want Jenny dating anyone but himself, however. Yet Gabriel is always aware that he is of a different culture, a different ethnicity, a different background. Falling for Jennifer and straddling the fence between Anglo and Hispanic could cost him his place in his own culture. Even more, it could cost him his place in his family.

Kathleen is Boston born and bred, with a degree from the Boston Conservatory of Music. On her 18th birthday, her parents announce that she has been betrothed to a longtime friend–one she has always known as Uncle Elias. She ponders that fate, but not until she finds out that the betrothal was actually a deal struck in order to save her father’s ailing business! As a bold response, she answers a Mail-Order Bride ad for one Dan Gallagher, a ranch owner in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, without knowing what future awaits her…

After his late father left it behind, Dan Gallagher struggles to keep the ranch alive, which seems like a difficult feat. His hardships with his brother, and his loneliness lead him to send for a mail order bride, with the expectation to fill his otherwise empty life. He hasn’t even seen her, nor has she, which makes it even more difficult for them to meet…

Her adventure begins when she leaves Boston, but as it unfolds, she starts to wonder who was the mysterious gentleman she met on the train station. Was it the real Dan Gallagher? Despite the way they meet and all the duplicity around her, who will save whom and, most importantly, will she find love on her own terms?

“Love on Her Own Terms” is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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After discovering her fiancé cheated on her, Kaitlin is focused on two things: remodeling her new home and avoiding men at all costs. But her friends insist she get back in the driver’s seat and date again. They strike a hard bargain and agree to paint her house if she goes on five dates.

Anxious to get the paint job started, Kaitlin schedules five dates in five days, but her plan falls to pieces when a sexy bartender at her venue-of-choice makes her swoon. Even though he observes each of the dates from afar, she can’t help but want him to come a little closer.

The last person she should fall for is a mysterious bartender with a sinful smile, but Paul makes her want to take risks again. Will the charming man with electric blue eyes break her heart or will he prove to her that a license to date is what makes life worth the drive?

Juliana is growing up in a family where scandal and rumors precede her wherever she goes. Like this wasn’t enough, she’s also the least favorite daughter among her older evil sisters, and in desperate need of a miracle.

When an unexpected array of events leads to her unforeseen engagement to the mysterious Duke of Brandon, a bitter but dazzling man with a dark past of his own, Juliana quickly starts to see the light at the end of the rainbow.

But when two unlike enemies put everyone’s lives in grave danger poisoning their souls with doubt, an impending war breaks out having the two heroes realize how quickly everything can fall apart…

*The Redemption of the Scared Duchess is a historical Regency romance novel of 80,000 words (around 400 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.

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Her Dream Didn’t Include Falling in Love

Lily dreams of a big house, a place of refuge for runaway girls. She knows what it’s like to grow up feeling unloved, and she now fills every space in her tiny apartment with endangered teens. They don’t have everything they need, but together they have enough.

Or so she thinks—until she meets Jameson and glimpses the mysterious something between them that just might mean real love.

Jameson, who works as a teen counselor, believes the only way Lily can really help the girls is by certifying as a foster parent and going through the system. But becoming legitimate may mean losing some of the girls to the families who threw them away, and Lily hasn’t worked hard to save the teens only to abandon them now.

It seems Jameson will be one more entry on the very long list of things Lily has given up for the girls. What other choice is there when she is all they have?

When two of the teens’ fathers come looking for them, and another one’s mother plans to put her daughter in danger, Lily’s life spins out of control. They need a new home—and fast. A safe place. A house without lies.

Editorial note: House Without Lies is a clean, contemporary romance with a satisfying ending (no cliffhanger). Feel-good, romantic book that lifts while at the same time addressing serious issues and deeper family connections. You will love Lily and her girls! There are sequels that tell the stories of other characters connected with Lily’s House. As one reviewer says, these are “Ideal for fans of Robyn Carr, Mariah Stewart, Sherryl Woods and Susan Wiggs.”

Editorial Review

“Readers seeking inspirational women’s stories with a broader focus than relationship-building moments will find House Without Lies just the ticket. It’s filled with many different characters and diverse circumstances, but the overall plot holds true to its intentions and presents a vivid story made all the more immediate by Rachel Branton’s choice of using the first person to capture Lily’s daily life and feelings.

Lily’s accustomed to fighting for others: can she fight for herself, as well? An engrossing read, it’s also a pleasure to add a note that while House Without Lies is part of a series, it’s actually a fine stand-alone story that neatly concludes its plot. Readers will want more, but won’t be required to hang off a cliff waiting for resolution – and that’s a huge bonus to the first book in this series.” –D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

Lily’s House series

How Without Lies
Tell Me No Lies
Your Eyes Don’t Lie
Hearts Never Lies
Broken Lies
Cowboys Can’t Lie (subscriber exclusive!)

A designer who’s lost her job, a cowboy with a crumbling home, and a business arrangement that’s mutually beneficial.

When Grace Maddox breaks down in Willow Valley, Texas, she finds herself suddenly jobless and staying at a rundown bed and breakfast. The only benefit, besides the handsome and rugged cowboy who owns it, is the gorgeous old house that’s begging to be restored. But when she overhears his ex threatening to force him to sell the place, she can’t help but rush in to save the place by claiming to be his fiancée.

Jackson Bellamy’s ex-wife leaves nothing but trouble in her wake. When she shows up at his family’s 1800s bed and breakfast and demands that he take her back or her father will foreclose on his property, he’s stuck between a rock and a hard place. But when his mysterious and pretty guest jumps to his rescue, his ex gives him the bad news that he has three months to sell the place or pay it off.

Now, Jackson and Grace must keep the illusion going as they work together to save the family home and maybe, in the process, save each other.

Other books by Bree Livingston:

The Clean Billionaire Romance Series:

1. Her Pretend Billionaire Boyfriend

2. Her Second Chance Billionaire Sweetheart

3. Her Broken Billionaire Boss

4. Her Fake Billionaire Fiancé

5. Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-Up

A Stand Alone Romance

Love and Charity

Sneaking out of the palace wasn’t one of Aniri’s best ideas. But she’s the Third Daughter of the Queen of Dharia—zero responsibilities and zero royal duties. She’s just the backup daughter, in case her older sisters’ arranged marriages—to take the crown or broker an alliance—don’t quite work out. But once Aniri reaches her 18th birthday, she’ll be truly free… and then she can marry the charming fencing instructor she meets for fevered kisses in the forest.

But then the impossible happens—a marriage proposal. From a barbarian prince in the north, no less. And if Aniri refuses, the threat of their new flying weapon might bring war.

So she agrees to the young prince’s proposal, but only as a subterfuge to spy on him, find the weapon, and hopefully avoid both war and an arranged marriage to a man she doesn’t love. But once she arrives in the sweeping mountains of the north, she discovers the prince has his own secrets… and saving her country may end up breaking her heart.

This Bollywood-style royal romance takes you to an alternate East Indian world filled with skyships, saber duels, and lots of royal intrigue.

THIRD DAUGHTER is the first book in the Royals of Dharia trilogy.

IZZY MORALES, a young, shooting-star of an archaeologist, has given up everything to focus on her career. When she’s framed for plagiarism, Izzy is devastated. In an attempt to distract herself from the wreckage of her reputation and career, Izzy runs away to a Camp Falling Pines counselor reunion. Instead of a weekend filled with support and comfort from her oldest and dearest friends, she comes face to face with CHARLIE BRIGGS. Her old crush is still the hottest guy at camp, and Izzy is still a card-carrying nerd—not at all like the leggy stars and models that hang over Charlie.

CHARLIE, the pro-hockey, all-star, is tired of people glomming on to him because of his name and fortune. He’s ready to retire, but to do what? He needs a new career, something to show the brainiacs in his family, he can be more than a jock.

The offer to be Rare Earth Mining Corporation’s spokesperson seems the perfect way to leverage his name and his desire to impress his family. Rare Earth has perfected a method to surgically extract elements from the earth, which are essential to develop clean fuel, while leaving the environment intact. Except after Charlie signs a contract with Rare Earth, he discovers there’s nothing surgical about their technique. In fact, the company is going to destroy Camp Falling Pines and a chunk of the surrounding town. Now, he has to figure out a way to stop them. If he can prove the mining venture would destroy a precious natural resource, he could block the company. The only person who can prove that is a scientist. And it’s hello Dr. Izzy Morales. She definitely needs a job and has the credentials to pull it off. Bonus, she rocks that hot librarian fantasy.

THE RISK OF FALLING is a sweet romance and the third book in the Summer at Falling Pines: Small Town, Second Chance Romance series. The interconnected stories are all stand-alone books, complete with a happily ever after.

“This warmhearted sweet read will draw readers in and keep them flipping to the last romantic page.” Nancy Naigle, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

“Chris Keniston never disappoints! Readers will adore Aloha Texas.” RaeAnne Thayne NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author

Love Page Turning Romance? Books you can share with friends and family? Then sit back, kick off your shoes and prepare to fall in love with the newly edited, just for you, Aloha Sweet Romance Series from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Chris Keniston.

Former Navy Special Forces Nicholas Harper likes his new life as captain of a dive boat in Hawaii.
Powerhouse attorney Kara Lynn O’Conner’s world revolves around her small Texas town where life is easy and safe.
Six year old Bradley Russell is about to change everything.

MORE IN THE SERIES:

Aloha Texas: Closed Door Edition
Almost Paradise: Closed Door Edition
Mai Tai Marriage :Closed Door Edition
Dive into You : Closed Door Edition
Look of Love: Closed Door Edition
Love by Design: Closed Door Edition
Love Walks In: Closed Door Edition
Shell Game : Closed Door Edition
Flirting with Paradise

Want more Small Town Romance? Check out the Farraday Country Series

Enjoy and Mahalo!

Note: This story was originally published as a mainstream contemporary romance under the similar title Aloha Texas and is still available to purchase for those who prefer the original spicier version.

Not sure which is the Closed Door version of the Aloha series? Look for the Heart Logo at the bottom right hand corner of the covers.

She was a runaway from a cruel man who wanted to chase her and claim what he thought was his property. Who could know that finding shelter for the beautiful Daisy O’Malley in Jess Farthing’s barn would lead to love?

The man swore to keep her safe and vowed that the person who did this to her would suffer. Through many shades of danger they made a team and it turned out to be Jess who needed her help on more than one occasion.

Neither of them would admit to falling love in case the partnership came to an end. Daisy had lost her family but the friends who came to her aid formed a strong and lasting bond.

The story is about friendship and a love affair that steals the reader’s heart along with a slight touch of the supernatural.

“Loving a Runaway Bride” is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

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