Working for Love

He wears toolbelts, but she prefers ties. When two stubborn hearts collide, only love can win the sweetest standoff in Texas. Molly Monroe is a fearless businesswoman who enjoys boardroom battles, not baby showers. She's this close to landing her dream promotion, but only if she can get past one maddeningly laid-back Texas contractor. Jackson Baumont isn't against progress, but he believes in people over profits, sweet tea over spreadsheets, and that life's best lived in the slow lane (preferably with good barbecue in hand). When Molly trades her sleek Seattle office for the sizzling Texas heat, she's ready to whip this project-and Jackson-into shape. She quickly realizes she's underestimated more than just the humidity. Suddenly, Molly is questioning everything, from her five-year plan to why Jackson's cowboy grin makes her heart race. As he charms her with his small-town way of life, Molly starts to wonder...has she been chasing the wrong dream all along? As deadlines loom and tensions rise, they'll have to decide: Can Molly have the career she's always wanted and the man she never saw coming? And if Jackson chooses Molly, will he have to give up the home and community he loves so much? With small-town charm, sweet workplace romance, and opposites attract dynamic, Toolbelts & Ties is a heartwarming story that weaves ambition and love together-proving that the best connections are often the ones that shake up your plans and lead you to a home you never expected. One small town. Two stubborn hearts. And enough sizzling tension to rival the Texas sun-welcome to the sweetest standoff in Texas. An award-winning romance author from the misty, coffee-scented landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, Amber blends slow-burn tension, heart-tugging emotion, and just the right amount of spice into every story she writes. The relationships are relatable and her heroines are fierce, independent, and sometimes a little stubborn–but they always find the right man to break down their walls.Fueled by caffeine and an unshakable belief in love, Amber has been crafting stories since childhood, drawn to the way romance can heal, challenge, and transform. When she's not writing, she shares her passion for storytelling on her blog, helping fellow writers embrace their voices and chase their literary dreams.

She believes in passion. He believes in precision. Can they cook up the perfect recipe for love? Running a bakery was never supposed to be this hard. Candy Malone grew up watching her mother turn sugar, spice, and everything nice into pure magic, but now, she's juggling late payments, rising debts, and a bookkeeping system that's little more than wishful thinking. Enter Lincoln Caldwell, a straight-laced accountant whose idea of a good time involves balancing the books, not baking cupcakes. When a high-stakes baking competition could be the answer to all her problems, Candy is determined to win. But when she learns her slippery ex-boy friend has entered the contest with her mother's stolen recipe, she's forced to put her trust in the one man she clashes with the most. As they go from reluctant business partners to something deeper, Candy and Lincoln must fight sabotage, small-town gossip, and their growing attraction. Will this opposites-attract duo cook up a winning recipe... or will their chance at love fall flat? Perfect for fans of small-town charm, grumpy/sunshine banter, and heartwarming happily-ever-afters, Spreadsheets & Sprinkles is a deliciously romantic tale of flour, finance, and finding love in the most unexpected places. Opposites attract in this sweet, small-town romance where love is the most unexpected ingredient . An award-winning romance author from the misty, coffee-scented landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, Amber blends slow-burn tension, heart-tugging emotion, and just the right amount of spice into every story she writes. The relationships are relatable and her heroines are fierce, independent, and sometimes a little stubborn–but they always find the right man to break down their walls.Fueled by caffeine and an unshakable belief in love, Amber has been crafting stories since childhood, drawn to the way romance can heal, challenge, and transform. When she's not writing, she shares her passion for storytelling on her blog, helping fellow writers embrace their voices and chase their literary dreams.

She stitched together a new life. Now her past is coming apart at the seams. Taylor Rousseau walked away from the cutthroat world of LA fashion for a quiet, anonymous life. But now, her worst nightmare struts down the runway: Laurent Delacroix-her former mentor-showcasing designs that aren't his. Once a celebrated name, Laurent's star has faded. Desperate to reclaim his former glory, he's not just plagiarizing-he's plotting. Without Taylor's talent, his career unraveled. With her stolen work, he's clawing his way back. What he doesn't know? Taylor's been hiding from the spotlight for years, but now, she's ready to take back what's hers. She'll return to the runway one last time, and this time, she's not backing down. Enter Clinton Conners: sharply dressed, no-nonsense, and strictly by the book. He doesn't do fashion, and he doesn't do drama. But something about Taylor-her fire, her fight, her flair-has him questioning everything. What starts as a simple contract dispute becomes a high stakes battle for Taylor's future, and maybe even Clinton's heart.Witty, emotional, and fiercely stylish, Gowns & Gavels proves that the only thing hotter than haute couture is the spark between a designer and her legal eagle. Taylor Rousseau thought she'd left the runway behind-until her past came strutting back into the spotlight. An award-winning romance author from the misty, coffee-scented landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, Amber blends slow-burn tension, heart-tugging emotion, and just the right amount of spice into every story she writes. The relationships are relatable and her heroines are fierce, independent, and sometimes a little stubborn–but they always find the right man to break down their walls.Fueled by caffeine and an unshakable belief in love, Amber has been crafting stories since childhood, drawn to the way romance can heal, challenge, and transform. When she's not writing, she shares her passion for storytelling on her blog, helping fellow writers embrace their voices and chase their literary dreams.

She was expected to inherit the family fortune. He was supposed to write a simple story. Neither expected to find love.Bailey Reynolds traded New York high society for a quiet life in Serenity, Texas, as a single mom raising her daughter far from the spotlight. But when her mother's sudden passing pulls her back into the world she left behind, Bailey returns to the city to protect her legacy-and her daughter-from the very life she escaped.Enter Malcolm "Mac" Ryan, a war-weary journalist temporarily stuck on the society beat. Their first meeting? A night of laughter, lariats, and just enough whiskey to blur the lines. Their second? Bailey pointing a shotgun at him when he shows up on her ranch to write the story of her life.Mac isn't one to back down. Drawn to Bailey's fierce independence and guarded heart, he offers to help her navigate ruthless headlines, a scheming ex, and the tangled secrets of Ladder H Distillery. But as strategy sessions turn into stolen kisses, and attraction grows into something deeper, a looming scandal threatens everything they've built.With her family's future at stake, Bailey must decide: can she trust the man who's slowly earning her heart-or will the past rewrite their ending before it begins?----------------------------------------------------------Lanyards & Lariats is an enemies-to-lovers, slow burn with sizzle romance filled with relatable relationships, sharp banter, emotional heat, and a love that takes its time but aims for the heart. Perfect for readers who love complex heroines, swoony heroes, and second chances worth fighting for.