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Can love truly conquer all?Marilee Dupont is running the ranch that has been in her family for generations. She never planned to do it alone. Now, at 35, it seems like the clock is ticking, and it's a scowling banker who has caught her eye. Trent Williams has no intention of being a small-town banker forever. But his ex-wife is making his life hell, and worse, is hurting their teen-aged daughter. So he gets custody of his daughter, and jumps at a chance to leave Boise behind to run the branch bank in Moscow, Idaho. Just for a couple of years. Just until his daughter graduates from high school. But he can't take his eyes off the woman who can wear silk dresses and heels to town and then grab jeans and cowboy boots on a ranch. Her ranch. His career. Book 1 in Small Town Secrets, a romantic suspense series set in a small college town in Idaho. Four women friends have each other's backs, no matter what life throws at them. In this slow burn contemporary western romance series, each woman gets her HEAs, but oh, the convoluted path love can take to get there! (Be prepared for language, triggers, and politics.)

Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice Angie Gregory put her job and even her life on the line to help out Michael Brewster, and he'd walked away with barely a thank you. Again.How could she be so dumb?He needed to be with his sons, he said. He'd call.And then his sons were kidnapped. Angie had come to love them as if they were her own in such a short time. They should have been hers, a voice in her head wailed.Well they weren't, she told the voice firmly.Michael had gone after his sons. He left messages on her office phone when he knew she wouldn't be around to pick it up.But things weren't going well in Moscow either. Not that he seemed to care, she thought savagely.So she was doing public relations for her friend's play. Doing legal research for her attorney Mark Briggs to pay off her legal costs — costs she'd incurred because of Michael, she thought, outraged.And then she gets a letter. She may know where his sons are.They should have been mine, the voice wailed. It didn't matter, really. They were 5-years-old, and they needed a rescue.Angie Gregory might not feel like risking her heart for a man again. But those 5-year-old twins are another matter.Four women friends have each other's backs. And really? There's little you can't do if you've got friends like that —even take a second chance at love. These are slow-burn contemporary romantic suspense novels — a guaranteed HEA spread across three books per woman, even if the road to happiness is long and complicated.

This may be his toughest battle. Jake Abbott, an injured Marine veteran, won a playwright competition with his script Afghanistan. The prize? A full-ride scholarship to the University of Idaho, and the chance to have his play performed that fall by the theater department. He should be overjoyed. Instead he finds himself listening for the sound of the voice of a woman he knows he can't have — theater professor Gail Tremont. She's made that clear — it's a conflict of interest, and she's the producer of his play. He might not like it, but he's honor-bound to accept her decision. Gail Tremont is under attack and not just in petty department politics either. There have been real attacks that put her life in jeopardy. But Gail is tough, and she's not going to back down. They're putting on Afghanistan, and no one is getting in the way of that — not even her wayward heart. Book 4 in the romantic suspense series, Small Town Secrets, featuring four women friends who have each other's backs. And really? There's little you can't do if you've got friends like that — even take a chance on love again. A slow burn, second chance, small town, contemporary romance. (Be prepared for language, triggers, and politics.)

She Won't Ask Him to Stay Here it is! The conclusion to Marilee Dupont's trilogy.Marilee Dupont runs her family ranch, teaches agriculture at the university, and is the stalwart anchor for any number of friends, neighbors and organizations. She's the one everyone turns to — and she'll be there.But this fall she's needed them. Needed them when an impetuous engagement fell through. Needed them when a wildfire threatened the ranch. And she's learned that she's not as alone as she thought.Now, though, she's facing the challenge she's dreaded. The man she loves will be returning to Boise sooner than anyone thought. If that is what's right for him, is she strong enough to let him go?Book 9 in the series, Small Town Secrets, about four women who know they can rely on each other, no matter what life throws at them. Slow burn, small town, second chance romantic suspense — HEAs ahead, but love never faced challenges like these!

Who Can Tell Her Story?Deborah Blessing is a German Baptist who has chosen to play a devout Muslim woman in the play Afghanistan. She's in awe of the playwright, a Marine veteran named Jake Abbott, and hero worships the professor for the play's production, Gail Tremont. They're two of the reasons she's standing up to pressure from her community to not act in the play.But mostly, it's the character herself. A devout woman of faith who risked her life for some strangers deserved to be played by a woman of faith. Who else could give her voice?This novella continues the story of Gail Tremont and Jake Abbott, following after book 2, The Show Goes On. While the novella isn't necessary to the plot of the trilogy, it offers some steamier romance between the two — and a side-journey into Deborah's story.The romantic suspense series, Small Town Secrets, features four women friends (and a few others), each with their own trilogy, braided together. They've got each other's backs. And really? There's little you can't do if you've got friends like that. You might even take another chance at love.

Sometimes You Get a Second Chance Angie Gregory teaches multiple sections of Writing 101 to freshmen. Semester after semester. Year after year. It isn't the life she'd dreamed she would have.What got her through all the grading, the lack of money, and the sheer loneliness, is girls' night out on Fridays with her friends. Then the man who had broken her heart staggered into the bar, and back into her life. He needed her. His sons needed her. Did she have the courage to say yes?Book 5 in Small Town Secrets, a romantic suspense series about four women who have each other's backs in life, work, and love. With friends like these, you might even be willing to take the risk of falling in love again. A slow burn, second chance, small town, contemporary romance. (Be prepared for language, triggers, and politics.)

He's Off Limits Gail Tremont fled New York's bright lights to Moscow, Idaho, a small town that couldn't be more different. There she built a new life for herself — as a professor in the University of Idaho theater department. And each summer she runs a competition for beginning playwrights called Other Voices. This is year five, and all Gail asks is that it goes smoothly.Then a Marine veteran shows up with a circle beard and a full lower lip made for kissing. And damn it, if Jake Abbott isn't one of the playwrights! And oh my God, the play he brings? Gail Tremont wants to produce that play almost as badly as she wants him.But things turn ugly fast when the man she fled years ago shows up on campus as a surprise Artist in Residence. And suddenly Gail Tremont is no longer wishing for things to go smoothly — she's just hoping she survives it at all.Book 2 in the romantic suspense series, Small Town Secrets, set in a small college town in Idaho. Four women friends who have each other's backs, no matter what life throws at them. When you have that? You might be willing to risk falling in love again.This is the first book in Gail Tremont's trilogy. There's a HEA ahead — if she can survive the road to get there. (Be prepared for language, triggers, and politics.)

She Couldn't Leave, He Wouldn't StayFor two blissful months, Marilee Dupont had been in love. So maybe she should have asked a few more questions, she admitted. Maybe they shouldn't have moved so fast. Maybe Trent Williams would have realized how much the ranch — and her professorship at the university — meant to her.Maybe.And maybe she would have realized he really didn't plan to stay. That as soon as his teenaged daughter graduated from highschool next year, he was going back to Boise — with or without her.Maybe. And then things got really difficult. This is book 3 in the romantic suspense series, Small Town Secrets, about four smart, competent women who know their own minds. Women who aren't afraid to take some risks — in life, work and love — because they know they have each other's backs. Come for the slow-burn contemporary romance. Stay for the HEA — if love can manage to find it for two people this stubborn! (Be prepared for language, triggers, and politics.)

He's the Man She's Never ForgottenRebecca Jones and Jon Whitaker were childhood sweethearts — since the day she ran his campaign for president in the sixth grade. He was destined for politics, and Rebecca was going to be there to support his campaign. And then one day, she overheard what he really thought of her, and she fled.Now Rebecca is a professor of political science, and she's caught in a web of politics around freedom of speech, the Idaho legislature, and a law banning critical race theory. Not that the legislature actually knows what CRT is, she gripes to her best friends on Friday night. Jon Whitaker is running for the Republican governor nomination. And he's got a problem. A big one. His father and uncle urge him to reunite with the girl he once scorned as bright, but not pretty enough for him. But Rebecca Jones has grown up. She isn't interested in his family's games. And Jon can't blame her. But she still might be just what he needs — even if she's considered the most liberal professor on campus.But what does Rebeca need? She doesn't know, but she's pretty sure it isn't the man who broke her heart and left her with panic attacks at a man's touch. His campaign. Her classroom. How does love find a way through all of that to bring an HEA to two people so polar opposite? Maybe with a little help from Rebecca's friends. For her, they'll even pitch in to solve the problems a conservative politician brings to their world. (Anonymously. Dear God, says one. Don't let anyone know I helped you.)Book 1 in Rebecca's trilogy, and book 11 in the Small Town Secrets series. Four women friends who have each other's backs. With that kind of support, you might even be willing to take another chance at love.

He Broke Her Heart OnceIn politics, the primary season runs in the spring until Memorial Day, and then the general election politics heats up after Labor Day. And in between is the summer lull. Candidates go to county fairs, ride in July 4th parades, kiss babies and eat copious amounts of chicken dinners. But the real campaign doesn't begin until Labor Day. Conventional wisdom says voters don't really pay attention during the summer lull.But before Rebecca Jones and Jon Whitaker can enjoy the summer lull this year, they've got to figure out what is going on at Whitaker Furniture, and is someone really trying to kill Jon? And why?But there's this sense that come fall, things will heat up again. Really heat up again.This is book 2 in Rebecca's trilogy, the story of a preacher's daughter who became the most liberal professor on campus — and has always loved a conservative politician who broke her heart. Can she take the risk to love again?Maybe with a little help from her friends.... Book 13 in the Small Town Secrets series.

This is the complete trilogy of Rebecca Jones' story, titles included are: His Campaign, The Summer Lull, and Her Classroom. He's the Man She's Never Forgotten Rebecca Jones and Jon Whitaker were childhood sweethearts — since the day she ran his campaign for president in the sixth grade. He was destined for politics, and Rebecca was going to be there to support his campaign. And then one day, she overheard what he really thought of her, and she fled.Now Rebecca is a professor of political science, and she's caught in a web of politics around freedom of speech, the Idaho legislature and a law banning critical race theory. Not that the legislature actually knows what CRT is, she gripes to her best friends on Friday night. Jon Whitaker is running for the Republican governor nomination. And he's got a problem. A big one. His father and uncle urge him to reunite with the girl he once scorned as bright, but not pretty enough for him. But Rebecca Jones has grown up. She isn't interested in his family's games. And Jon can't blame her. But she still might be just what he needs — even if she's considered the most liberal professor on campus.But what does Rebeca need? She doesn't know, but she's pretty sure it isn't the man who broke her heart and left her with panic attacks at a man's touch. His campaign. Her classroom. How love find a way through all of that to bring an HEA to two people so polar opposite? Maybe with a little help from Rebecca's friends. For her, they'll even pitch in to solve the problems a conservative politician brings to their world. (Anonymously. Dear God, says one. Don't let anyone know I helped you.)This is the complete trilogy for Rebecca Jones and Jon Whitaker, part of a romantic suspense series, Small Town Secrets, set in a small college town in Idaho. Four women friends have each other's backs, no matter what life throws at them. In this slow-burn, contemporary western romance series, each woman gets her HEAs, but oh, the convoluted path love can take to get there! (Be prepared for language, triggers, and politics.)

Trouble Follows Her EverywhereTheater professor Gail Tremont thought the problems were over. Her stalker was gone. Stalkers, plural, actually. The fall student play was a success. Her own play is headed to off-Broadway — and she's going back to New York for opening night. The only flaw in her excitement is that Jake won't be able to go with her. His play won regional competition — and it's being performed the same night. She won't deprive him of that.Jake Abbott is excited about his own play, and thrilled about Gail's. But he doesn't like being in Idaho when she's in New York. He would have gone — if she'd asked.Then the anonymous photos start showing up in Jake's email. Pictures of Gail and other men. Some of them he recognizes. Gail's still in danger. And Jake has choices to make.The Story Never Ends, the conclusion to Gail and Jake's trilogy, is book 10 in the Small Town Secrets series. Four women friends find a second chance at love might be worth the risk — especially if you have friends who have your back. A small town, slow burn, contemporary romance series with HEAs — although love has its work cut out for it to get them there!

This is the complete trilogy of Angie Gregory's story. Titles included are: What She Wrote, What She Wrote Next, and All Kinds of Love. Sometimes You Get a Second Chance Angie Gregory teaches multiple sections of Writing 101 to freshmen. Semester after semester. Year after year. It isn't the life she'd dreamed she would have.What got her through all the grading, the lack of money, and the sheer loneliness, is girls' night out on Fridays with her friends. Then the man who had broken her heart staggered into the bar, and back into her life. He needed her. His sons needed her. Did she have the courage to say yes?And was saying yes, even the right thing to do?This is a complete trilogy featuring Angie Gregory in the romantic suspense series, Small Town Secrets, set in a small college town in Idaho. Four women friends have each other's backs, no matter what life throws at them. In this slow-burn, contemporary western romance series, each woman gets her HEAs, but oh, the convoluted path love can take to get there! (Be prepared for language, triggers, and politics.)

This is the complete trilogy of Gail Tremont's story. Titles included are: Other Voices, The Show Goes On, The Show Never Ends, and a bonus novellas titled, First Intermission & Second Intermission.  He's Off Limits Gail Tremont fled New York's bright lights to Moscow, Idaho, a small town that couldn't be more different. There she built a new life for herself — as a professor in the University of Idaho theater department. And each summer she runs a competition for beginning playwrights called Other Voices. This is year five, and all Gail asks is that it goes smoothly.Then a Marine veteran shows up with a circle beard and a full lower lip made for kissing. And damn it, if Jake Abbott isn't one of the playwrights! And oh my God, the play he brings? Gail Tremont wants to produce that play almost as badly as she wants him. But things turn ugly fast when the man she fled years ago shows up on campus as a surprise Artist in Residence. And suddenly Gail Tremont is no longer wishing for things to go smoothly — she's just hoping she survives it at all.The complete trilogy featuring Gail Tremont and Jake Abbott, a part of the Small Town Secrets series, a romantic suspense series set in a small college town in Idaho. Four women friends have each other's backs, no matter what life throws at them. In this slow burn contemporary romance series, each woman gets her HEAs, but oh, the convoluted path love can take to get there! (Be prepared for language, triggers, and politics.)

Sometimes a Love Story Needs a Different Ending Angie Gregory had been prioritizing other people for so long, she didn't know what she wanted for herself. She'd seen her dreams of love and marriage dashed more than once. And this last year had been particularly rough.Through it all, she had known one thing: those two twin boys deserved a happy home, and she was the only one who could provide it.But didn't she deserve a happy ever after too?The conclusion to Angie's trilogy, and book 12 in the Small Town Secrets series featuring four women friends who have each other's backs. You can take some risks for a second chance at love when you have friends like that.

They're Just Too Different Rebecca Jones doesn't see how a relationship with Jon Whitaker can work — not in the long-term. He's a conservative Republican in the Idaho state Senate. She's a political science professor at the University of Idaho in Moscow, and generally seen as the most liberal professor on campus.He's an extreme extrovert, who hates being alone. Rebecca? She's an introvert who has a meltdown if she spends the entire weekend with friends.They were childhood sweethearts. And then she found out the truth and fled.Rebecca may not see how their romance has much of a future, but she's going to hold on to it for as long as she can — even in the face of the coming storm about what she teaches and why.This is the third book in Rebecca's trilogy that began with His Campaign, and book 15 in the Small Town Secrets series featuring four strong women, their friendship, and the men they love.

This is the complete trilogy of Marilee Dupont's story. Titles included are: Rancher Woman, The Banker, A Family Together, and a bonus novella titled, Celebration.  Can love truly conquer all?Marilee Dupont is running the ranch that has been in her family for generations. She never planned to do it alone. Now, at 35, it seems like the clock is ticking, and it's a scowling banker who has caught her eye.Trent Williams has no intention of being a small-town banker forever. But his ex-wife is making his life hell, and worse, is hurting their teenage daughter. So he gets custody of his daughter, and jumps at a chance to leave Boise behind to run the branch bank in Moscow, Idaho.Just for a couple of years. Just until his daughter graduates from high school.But he can't take his eyes off the woman who can wear silk dresses and heels to town and then grab jeans and cowboy boots on a ranch.Her ranch. His career. The complete trilogy featuring Marilee Dupont and Trent Williams, part of the Small Town Secrets series, a romantic suspense series set in a small college town in Idaho. Four women friends have each other's backs, no matter what life throws at them. In this slow burn contemporary romance series, each woman gets her HEAs, but oh, the convoluted path love can take to get there! (Be prepared for language, triggers, and politics.)