Crystal Springs Romance

Laura Tanner eagerly accepts the opportunity for a winter vacation in Crystal Springs, the tiny Wisconsin town filled with childhood summer memories. Her duties on the Christmas tree farm while her relatives take a vacation gives her the perfect change of scene one year after her husband's murder. She plans to work on a delayed dream of a bookstore -- and prod her private investigator uncle to take some action on her husband's case.Brad Asher's military career ended with injuries in Afghanistan. Family welcomed him home, where he's still finding his place via several part-time jobs. Laura's return to the community gives him hope for a second chance with the girl who spent summers with the neighbors.But trouble follows Laura from St. Louis. Will Brad be able to keep her safe and in his life? Raised in a household filled with books, it was only natural that Ellen Parker grew into an avid reader. She turned to writing as a second career and enjoys spinning the type of story which appeals to multiple generations. She encourages her readers to share her work with mother or daughter – or both.Ellen currently lives in St. Louis. When not guiding characters to "happily ever after" she's apt to be reading, walking in the neighborhood, or tending her tiny garden. You can find her on the web at www.ellenparkerwrites.wordpress.com and www.facebook.com/ellenparkerwrites. Sweet, small-town romance set in Wisconsin.

Mona Smith receives a warning from her brother – a local drug kingpin intends to collect money she doesn't have. She hurriedly stuffs what she can into a backpack and flees Minneapolis.Linc Dray has been rejected by the final candidate on his list. Unless he marries within thirteen days, he won't be able to inherit his grandfather's farm – and continue the dream of growing the current tiny apple orchard to commercial size.Mona sprints into Linc's life, begging for a ride out of the city. He wants to do the right thing. Is she a clever con artist or the answer to his dilemma? After a bumpy beginning, he proposes a marriage of convenience. But before they can exchange vows, Linc is framed for murder. And what can they do about these inconvenient emotions? Raised in a household filled with books, it was only natural that Ellen Parker grew into an avid reader. She turned to writing as a second career and enjoys spinning the type of story which appeals to multiple generations. She encourages her readers to share her work with mother or daughter – or both.Ellen currently lives in St. Louis. When not guiding characters to "happily ever after" she's apt to be reading, walking in the neighborhood, or tending her tiny garden. You can find her on the web at www.ellenparkerwrites.wordpress.com and www.facebook.com/ellenparkerwrites. Sweet, small-town romance set in Wisconsin.

Beth Cosgrove keeps her private life private. Most people in the tiny community of Crystal Springs, Wisconsin know her as an accountant, dog breeder, and 4-H volunteer. Only her family is aware that her refusal to date is tied to her husband's disappearance three years ago.Attorney Jackson Dray changed jobs and moved across the state to lend a hand at his brother's apple orchard. While judging a 4-H dog show, he's intrigued by one of the project leaders.Rural life is not a simple thing. Soon an ex-girlfriend, puppies, lawsuits, and Beth's brother-in-law attempt to keep the couple apart. Will the seed of desire be allowed to flourish? Raised in a household filled with books, it was only natural that Ellen Parker grew into an avid reader. She turned to writing as a second career and enjoys spinning the type of story which appeals to multiple generations. She encourages her readers to share her work with mother or daughter – or both.Ellen currently lives in St. Louis. When not guiding characters to "happily ever after" she's apt to be reading, walking in the neighborhood, or tending her tiny garden. You can find her on the web at www.ellenparkerwrites.wordpress.com and www.facebook.com/ellenparkerwrites. Sweet, small-town romance set in Wisconsin.