California Romance Series

She dedicates herself to raising her daughter and fighting for her beliefs. He pursues a quieter, conservative path. Once they were in love.     Single mother Sunshine Mondrake devotes her life to raising her sixteen-year-old daughter, marching for peace and justice, and working her part-time job at a local bookstore. After a teenage love affair broke her heart and a bad marriage tore up her family, she's disenchanted with romance.   Richard Campbell embraced the well-ordered life once his family left the California commune behind. After losing his teenage crush and failing at marriage, he condemned all thoughts of romance to the trash can. Now he concentrates on being the best teacher he can be.   When Sunshine appears in Richard's class to discuss her daughter, old embers reignite. Can she risk another chance at romance? Will he expose his heart to love?   Readers familiar with the culture of the central California coast, who like older heroes and heroines will enjoy California Sunshine, the prequel to the California Romance Series. Buy California Sunshine today for a relaxing afternoon read.

She's scrambling to keep her job. He's focused on his new bookstore. But when they meet, forgotten feelings touch both their hearts.   Single mother Annie Gerhard must succeed at work to provide for her teenage son. After a stormy marriage to an alcoholic, she scorns the idea of romance.   Widower John Johnson sank everything he owned into buying a bookstore and needs to make it succeed. After he lost the love of his life, he doesn't need a relationship.   Upset after a seriously bad day at work, she runs into him at his bookstore.   Now she can't forget how good he looks in his jeans.   He's reminded of what happiness felt like every time he thinks of her.   Can two wounded people move beyond the past into a future of happiness and love?   California Sunset is a story about two people facing real life issues who must earn their chance at love. If you enjoy women's fiction with romantic elements, you'll enjoy this book.   Buy California Sunset, the first book in the California Romance Series, and settle down for a comfortable read.   (Warning: This story is an abuse survivor romance and may trigger people who have suffered.)

She's a Californian entranced by her trip to Europe. He's passionate about his sweet life in Italy. Their love affair has no chance … or does it?   Elizabeth Ladina is exploring the best of Italy with her college-bound daughter, a bittersweet trip. When the young woman goes off to party with some friends,   Elizabeth feels sorry for herself as she eats alone in the hotel restaurant.   After going through a bitter divorce, Marcos Gamari is happy to tend his grapes and enjoy the dolce vita. But when he sees the beautiful, lonely tourist dining alone, he is compelled to ask her out. He wants to bring a smile to her lips.   She turns him down because she doesn't know the man. She may be sad, but she's safe. Marcos has the hotel manager introduce him, persuading her a night will be fun and nothing more.   In spite of his promise, the two of them are quickly attracted to each other. Are they courageous enough to take a chance on a long-distance romance?   California Wine is a contemporary vacation romance.   Buy California Wine, the second book in the California Coast Romance Series, and settle down with a fine glass of wine for a comfortable read.

She's pregnant and alone. He struggles with re-entry to civilian life. An old house and a stray dog bring them together. Can love keep them that way?   Sarah Ladina sinks all her savings into a rickety Victorian house. She's determined to create a world-class destination inn from the sagging structure even though she can't fix a leaky faucet or plaster a wall.   Returning veteran Hunter Evans fights depression every day. Somehow he's got to find a job while adjusting to his prosthetic leg. He taps his savings to put an offer on his childhood home, only to find it already purchased by a pregnant woman with ridiculous plans and an affectionate golden retriever.   They decide to help each other out, but didn't count on the attraction that builds with every improvement they make to the old house.   California Homecoming is a story about two wounded people learning to trust again and opening their hearts to the possibility of love. If you like new adult romance, you'll enjoy this book.   Buy California Homecoming, the third book in the California Coast Romance Series, and find out if love can triumph adversity.

She abhors the movie industry. He dreams of being a producer.   After a rocky Hollywood upbringing, Mandy Parker desires a normal life and a stable man who wants a family. But when she's laid off from her job at a restaurant, she's forced to take a catering job on a movie location set. In spite of her resolve, she's drawn to the assistant producer.   James Lubbock must prove himself as a solid producer on this movie.  In spite of the distraction of a series of unexplained problems and an attractive new caterer, he pushes through to achieve what he wants.      His ambition puts him and Mandy in danger. Can they find out what's going on before it's too late?   California Thyme is a new-adult opposites attract, forced proximity romance novel with a little bit of suspense. If you like stories by RaeAnne Thayne or Robyn Carr, you'll enjoy California Thyme.   Buy California Thyme now and settle down with a bowl of fresh-popped popcorn for a page-turning read.

She fights her attraction to her son's doctor. He hangs tight to his determination to live alone. Can their self-imposed barriers fall to love?   Eighteen-year-old single mom Alicia Fuentes longs to give her best to her baby, Luis. When his impossible and strange behavior gets to be too much, she seeks answers to his problem from everyone she can find.   Pediatrician Raul Mendez yearns to help the young mother find answers to her child's problem, but doesn't want to get involved with her.   Working together to try to understand Luis's actions, they become close. She hesitates to express her feelings because of his age and status. Bitter from past events, he pushes away the attraction she holds for him.   Can they move beyond their beliefs to give themselves a chance at love?   A timely and gripping new adult romance, California Sunrise is the final book in the California Romance Series that will appeal to fans of contemporary romance entwined with today's problems.   Buy California Sunrise now and discover if love can triumph in spite of everything.