Lake Chelan

Too busy for love? Hell no!Chris Clarkson has a lot on his plate. As a volunteer firefighter in their small town, there is always something needed. He's also creating an amusement park to build tourism, so their town doesn't fade away. Plus Chris needs to work on his marriage. Something is wrong, he doesn't quite know what, but he's determined to figure it out.Barbara Clarkson has heard way too many doom-and-gloom ten-year-itch stories. As they near their ten year anniversary she knows something is missing. Will they just become another statistic? Not if she has anything to say about it.They will battle scheming women, deep seated fears, injuries and the demands of their careers. Can they do it, are they committed enough? Or will they allow their love for each other to be broken and drift away?Join Chris and Barbara Clarkson as they face the biggest challenges of their lives. Love... is it worth everything they have?

A single dad, a matchmaking eight-year-old daughter, and a sexy new third grade teacher is an explosive combination in this holiday romance.On the second anniversary of her mom's death eight-year-old Alyssa ditches Scouts to take some time for herself to remember her mom. When her dad, Hank, finally finds her after a hectic search, she is convinced it's time for him to remarry. And she thinks her new third grade teacher would be perfect.Hank Jefferson is a busy rancher with three kids. Since the death of his wife two years ago, he works hard to be both mother and father. Making lunches, spending quality time with each child, and managing the house, while also running his cattle ranch. He doesn't have time for a relationship.Alyssa's third grade teacher makes his blood heat, but he knows it would be wrong for him to date his daughter's teacher.Ellen Truehart has moved to this new town in a remote location on Lake Chelan to make a fresh start, she loves both the town and her class. Her past has taught her to be cautious around men and not to trust the system. When Alyssa starts acting out in class, Ellen has no choice, but to call in the smoking hot father.Together they must discover what's wrong with Alyssa.Join Hank and Ellen as they explore new territory.

Everett Smith had planned to retire from the military, he had his goals plainly in sight for another dozen or so years. A phone call from his hometown brought those plans to a screeching halt. His high school sweetheart and the only girl he'd ever loved was, finally, divorced from her abusive husband. Now after fulfilling the last two years of his four-year commitment, he was on his way home to try to win back his girl.Janet Anderson's life had settled into a wonderful routine. She was supporting herself and her two kids. Her ex-husband was in prison after beating her senseless and then resisting arrest, threatening to kill anyone who tried to keep him away. Her mom happily watched her kids if she wanted a night out with friends. Life was good.When her old boyfriend Everett walked into the bar the night of the welcome home party for her brother, Janet was shocked to see him. It had been eighteen years since he'd joined the army and left their town. During her disaster of a marriage she'd sometimes wondered what if… but that did not mean she was interested in a second time around with the gorgeous man. No, it did not.

Mystery and Romance combine to give this couple a second chance to fall in love.Carol Anderson is shocked when a simple handshake sends sparks flying along her nerve endings. She never thought to feel that kind of attraction again after her husband died many years ago. The sexy architect that arrives on the ferry to help with a building project tempts, but he is not for her, she's been widowed too long to start all over again with a man.Max Radcliff did not expect the former mayor to be such a gorgeous woman. Carol Anderson sparks a life into his body, awakening it again after his wife's death five long years ago. And while he's glad to know he's still fully functional, he's not interested in an affair with the delectable woman.When Carol receives the deed to a long abandoned Victorian house, Max agrees to examine it for her. The "house" turns out to be a mansion where the inside dimensions do not match the outside. Keys go missing, doors open and close, noises are unaccounted for. Neither of them believe in ghosts or haunted houses, but they cannot explain the strange things happening. And what does the odd poem have to do with it all?Join Carol and Max as they investigate the unexpected, including their own feelings.

Love Harbor is a place of magic, where true love can be found.Patty Anne LaGrange snorted at the idea of finding true love in a town, especially one clear across the country. The website where she was looking to book her vacation to Love Harbor was ridiculous. Patty Anne wanted to go there to see the history of the place. She'd just finished a lovely book on just that subject and she wanted to see the lighthouse and the caves and all the other bits of history that had been brought to life by the book she'd recently purchased for the town library. As the librarian for Chedwick, Washington, that was her job, to find fascinating books for the townspeople. But fall in love, yeah, not happening.Gideon's fingers flew over the keyboard. It had been a challenge to decide what to write in this third novel of his Seattle trilogy. But once he'd gotten there, the words were flying. Good thing too, since he had a deadline. His murder mystery fans caused his publisher to constantly breathe down his neck. But it paid the bills, so he wasn't complaining.Gideon St. James was a household name, and he couldn't be more grateful. Fortunately, the people in his hometown of Love Harbor, Massachusetts, treated him just like a regular guy and not a celebrity, another thing to be thankful for. Even as he typed, his thoughts turned to where he would base his next series. Maybe he could continue in Washington, but over on the east side of the state. He would ask their town librarian to find him some resources.He had no idea that she might find a woman as his primary resource.Magical things happened in Love Harbor.

A summer fling or so much more?Hotshot firefighter Trey Peterson is on temporary assignment above the town of Chedwick Washington on beautiful Lake Chelan. He puts in long days working to get the monster wildfire under control. On his short breaks from fighting the flames trying to consume not only the forest but the town, he tangles with Mary Ann Thompson.Mary Ann is a strong self satisfied woman who wants a summer fling with the hunky firefighter. He's practically a god in bed and fun to be around. It's a relationship with an expiration date and that's just fine with her.Trey is not so sure he's happy with moving on so quickly. Can he convince Mary Ann to give him a chance for more? That's the million-dollar question.Click now to see how the Fire on the Mountain gives these two people a chance at a lasting firefighter romance.

Trapped in the friend zone.Greg Jones has a great life. He's assistant chief of the town's volunteer fire department, he owns his own profitable tavern, he's got a pre-law degree, and never has trouble finding a willing female to spend time with. The only problem in his perfect life is the woman he's loved for over a decade has him firmly in the friend zone. Not just any friend, but the best friend of her younger brother.Sandy Anderson is at the top of her career as a video game designer. Her creation Adventures with Tsilly has had three successful releases with plans for more. She's got a great career! Fortunately, when her mother has an accident and ends up with a broken leg, Sandy has the freedom to spend the summer in her home town helping run her mother's Bed and Breakfast. It's easy to work remotely and communicate with her team in Seattle.Greg sees Sandy's return home for the summer as his chance to convince her that he can be more than her brother's best friend, and the three-year age difference between them is nothing but numbers. He's got three months to go from friend to lover. The time starts now.Join Sandy and Greg as they circle around each other and their desires.