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Our Last Night

The Hope Center saved Cori’s life.

Now she’s returning the favor.

All she needs is help from the boy who broke her heart.

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After a chaotic childhood, Cori Raney left town to seek a predictable, stable life.

But then her troubled brother disappears, and she discovers her adolescent refuge is on the brink of ruin. It’s time to return to the old neighborhood.

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Experience has brought perspective on her humble roots. There were rough days, but there were also porch tacos, handlebar bike rides, and afternoons spent hanging out at the Center.

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And of course, there was Arturo “Deck” Decker, the beautiful boy who mesmerized her with his cocky grin and confident swagger.

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Until one terrible night changed everything.

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Deck has avoided Cori for twelve years. But he owes it to her to help find her brother—his best friend—and save the Center.

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As always, they make a great team. Every minute they spend together is a reminder of how good it felt to have her by his side.

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But the darker parts of their shared past haunt him. And just like when they were kids, Deck knows the only way to truly protect Cori from his demons is to stay away.


Cori and Deck's story is a childhood friends-to-lovers story with a gritty setting and am emotional punch to match.

This book contains darker themes and includes instances of drug use, assault including sexual assault, long-term illness, hospitalization, violence, and insensitive and homophobic language.

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  • Open-Door Contemporary
  • Slow Burn
  • Holiday Romance
  • Small Town "Characters"
  • Second Chance
  • Forced Proximity
  • Hurt/Comfort
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Maureen and Will have holiday history—

And not the merry kind.

‘Tis the season… for second chances.

 

Maureen

Seeing Will Yardley again after four years is a shock—an unwelcome, lump-of coal-in-my-stocking, eggnog-spoiling holiday surprise. His dark features and effortless charm may have grown more appealing with time, but he’s still the walking reminder of the biggest mistake I ever made.

 

In the fashion world, I’ve spent my career developing a reputation for being independent and unflinching. I won’t allow Will to rattle me.

 

Now that his best friend is marrying my sister, our paths may have to cross. But he’s dreaming if he thinks I’ll forgive him for the past—or let him back into my life.

 

Will

Nearly half a decade ago, Maureen Davis and I shared a night that could have been the start of something extraordinary. Instead, it all fell apart.

 

But Maureen doesn’t know the whole story. And she doesn’t know I’ve never stopped thinking about her.

 

By some Christmas miracle, she’s standing in front of me, reminding me of the free-spirited artist I used to be. I won’t let this chance pass me by. I just need some of that legendary Coleman Creek holiday magic to help me show her we belong together.

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Christmas Comeback is the second book in the Coleman Creek Christmas series but can be read as a standalone. It's a second-chance small town holiday romance. Expect a slower burn with open-door spice, friendly neighbors, lots of emotion, and the magic of the season to heal hardened hearts.

Content Warnings: Prior death of parent, childhood bullying, injury from accident, and parental estrangement.

Also available on Kindle Unlimited!

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  • Open-Door Contemporary
  • Friends-to-Lovers
  • Holiday Romance
  • Small Town "Characters"
  • He Falls First
  • High School Teachers
  • Only One Bed
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Two friends with an attraction that’s ready to ignite.

A small town with big holiday energy.

‘Tis the season…for sparks to fly.

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Marley

Between my kitschy wardrobe, sentimental decorations, and overflowing to-do list, I can’t wait for Christmas. Maybe it’s basic to love the holidays this much, but hey—I never claimed to be exciting.

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Making the tinsel even brighter is my new friend, James. Ever since the sexy city boy came to Coleman Creek, his not from around here vibe has captured my attention. Too bad Mid-Marley isn’t the type of girl to hold his interest.

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Still, I’m sensing we could have some serious fun together. If only for the season.

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James

Coleman Creek is starting to feel like home. Folks are kind—something I’ve needed after a string of setbacks—and I love my new teaching career.

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Then there’s Marley. She’s making my holidays merry for the first time in years. Our connection is intense, but so are the walls I’ve built around my heart. Between budget problems at school and my dreaded upcoming high school reunion, it’s probably best to keep things platonic, right?

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I’m just not sure I can hold back—especially when a weekend away forces us to share a bed.

 

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Christmas Chemistry is a cozy, emotional friends-to-lovers small town holiday romance with open-door spice. A regular girl and a regular guy find their extraordinary HEA. It’s full of conspiring colleagues, sarcastic students, hideous holiday sweaters and two delightful doggos.

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Content Warnings: prior death of a parent, childhood bullying, disordered eating, and body insecurity.

Also available on Kindle Unlimited!

  • Open-Door Contemporary
  • Reverse-Age Gap
  • Tattoo Shop Romance
  • Found Family
  • Devoted Hero
  • Hurt/Comfort
  • Family Secrets

Getting my first tattoo at thirty-four is scary, but the smile on my twenty-something tattoo artist—now that is panic-inducing.

It’s been ten months since I escaped a dead-end relationship, and now I’m worried I’m treading water. My bartending gig pays the bills, and I’ve got a devoted best friend, but everything else — School? Career? Life goals? — is still TBD. I’m hoping that a step outside of my comfort zone (read: get a tattoo) will be the push I need to keep moving forward.

But from the moment I meet Renn Stoller, I know it’s not the ink that’s going to change my life—it’s the sexy, enigmatic artist behind the design.

Years stuck in a self-esteem-sucking relationship have taken their toll, but Renn’s ready laughter and confident charm make me feel smart, funny and…desirable. He may be young, but he knows what he wants—and he wants me. After wasting so much time in one unhappy romance, I’m not ready to jump into another—except nothing has ever felt as good as Renn’s hands on my body.

But just when I think it might be possible to take a chance, a forgotten letter resurfaces, and the revelation of long-buried secrets threatens to bring past heartbreaks into the present.


Sadie and Renn’s story is a reverse-age gap, contemporary romance with plenty of heart, snark, and a devoted hero you’ll fall in love with.

This book contains mentions of suicide, pregnancy complications, parental neglect and death of a parent. There are on-page depictions of verbal and emotional abuse.

Also available on Kindle Unlimited!

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