Clarence Bay Chronicles

Above Scandal appeared on the USA TODAY New Releases list for July 2, 2013. Janga said, "The Canadian setting makes it a standout." KAME BookReview said, "I felt at home in this book, and it actually reminded me of one of my favorite television shows 'Gilmore Girls'." Gina Grant said, "Joan infuses her work with a joy of life that will make you sigh and smile." Jessi at The Book Cove said, "Cathy is a strong female lead who's already made the best of her situation. If every man (or woman for that matter) had [Ryan's] ideals and beliefs, this world would be a better place." Marie at HEAs Are Us said, "There are several touching moments throughout the book which enriches the story immensely." For more information, please visit www.joanleacott.ca. ABOVE SCANDAL Three generations of Rossetti women are hoarding secrets. Cathy Rossetti's secret is Hayley, her outspoken ten-year-old daugther, who's about to meet her family for the first time. Sadly, it's taken a terminal illness to bring Cathy back to her hometown. The elder generation of Rossetti women guards a thirty-year old secret with the power to rock Cathy's world. Will her mother take their secret to her grave, or will her aunt break her punishing vow of silence? Hayley hates secrets, so she's sleuthing around Clarence Bay looking for her daddy. Is it her new BFF's father or mayoral candidate Ryan Chisholm or Ryan's handsome campaign manager? Ryan has a secret, too. He's still in love with Cathy, his high-school sweetheart. For a man running his election campaign on a platform of honesty, this could cause problems. Will dumping his popular fiancée cost him the election? And if Cathy still loves him after eleven years absence, she's not telling. Above Scandal is the first novel in The Chronicles of Clarence Bay. T**he neighbours will keep your secrets.

She's ready to hear wedding bells. But when a wicked winter storm whites out all the preparations, will they ever get to say the vows? LeeAnn can't wait for her big day. But when she gives in to her mother's need to plan everything, the giving young woman is totally unprepared for her parent's transformation into Momzilla. Grudgingly accepting every unwanted suggestion, the stressed-out bride fears her special day is doomed when a polar vortex sends all the plans into a deep freeze. In a series of five endearing interconnected short stories, Joan Leacott weaves a frosty tale of a wedding gone sideways, upside-down, and over the edge. As everyone involved in the celebration suffers an extraordinary setback, Leacott reminds us with whimsy and charm that true love really does conquer all.Can the chef handle a burst pipe that threatens the feast? Will the florist rescue a frozen bouquet? And what happens when the dressmaker goes into labour and the dress isn't quite done? Stormy Wedding is a delightful collection of short romantic tales centered around matrimonial chaos. If you like resourceful characters, relatable family dynamics, and remembering what's important, then you'll adore Joan Leacott's sentimental blizzard of feelings. Buy Stormy Wedding to say "I do" to disaster today!