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A brooding billionaire rescued by a feisty mermaid.Twin daughters looking for a mom who'll make their dad smile again.A whale of a tale in the making... Colton Grimwood, the oldest brother of the billionaire family, rubbed the sea salt from his eyes, sure he was seeing things. A mermaid? Swimming in the lagoon of his inherited island?Impossible.Colton had recently returned to his family's vacation spot in hopes of turning it into a financially sound investment. What he planned to do was sell the cursed island. The sooner the better. But then, after a nearly-drowning encounter with a shark named Murphy, then being rescued by the mermaid, who turns out to be the island's swim instructor, Colton finds himself caught in a net of longing for something he'd promised himself he'd never feel again: love. My Wayfaring Billionaire is the third book in the Grimwood Legacy Series. Books in order-MyBeastly BillionaireMy Charming BillionaireMy Wayfaring Billionaire

Welcome to the kingdom of Alburnium If the Wizard of Oz swept you away and Narnia enchanted you, then follow the White Road Chronicles for a new kind of adventure. Illuminated: Book One- begins with a girl in search of the truth.Alyra, mockingly known as Princess, was captured at an early age by the evil ruler, Darnel, and brought up in the dark land of Racah. Now, at the age of seventeen, she considers herself nothing special. She has no recollection of who she is or where she came from. Her hope of ever finding freedom dims. Until the messenger arrives.Until he brings to light the meaning behind the medallion she's kept hidden.Until she accepts the blinding truth. Now she flees for her life. Alyra's journey leads her down a narrow road with strange traveling companions. Together, they encounter a kingdom where nothing is what it first seems.

Welcome to Madison Creek Where Northern Hospitality Meets Southern ComfortA Contemporary Inspirational Romance Haley Madison packed her big dreams and drove to the Arctic. Well, all right, so it's Madison Creek, Michigan. But for a Texas gal, this frozen land ought to come with a sled and huskies. If it wasn't for her family's rundown property, she'd have stayed where the sun shone bright and warm. However, she has grand ideas for her inheritance even if the town has thrown up their objections to her plans. Ethan Winters hated going home and admitting failure. Sure, he has a special talent for the violin, but he has bigger ambitions than playing at the local bowling alley. And then there was the idea of facing his father. No, he wasn't ready to go home just yet. He veered off the interstate and drove to a little town named Madison Creek. Maybe his luck would change.

The Sweetness of Starting Over Candyce Barkley tosses the fake engagement ring, the last token of her sordid past, out the window onto the highway 35N. No looking back. No regrets. Today is the beginning of a new start, a second chance to make something of her messed-up life. Her old hometown of Madison Creek is going to love her plans to open a Candy store.If that is, they can overlook her history of troublemaking.If her family and townsfolk can forgive and forget, then her candy shop might stand a chance at succeeding. Finley Quinn only has a few miles left before he reaches his stagnant life in Madison Creek. He's fallen into a rut that he can't seem to climb out of. A quick stop at the coffee shop results in his bumping into a flash from the past with pink hair and candy tattoos. He hadn't seen Candy Bar Barkley since he admitted to her that he loved her. Instead of returning his feelings, she high-tailed out of town. When they end up sharing a ride back home, he figures out that his heart hadn't been stuck all this time, it had followed the wild girl and she still had it, whether she knew it or not.

Bekka Winters' life was at a standstill. A ray of hope comes when her brother, Ethan asks her to join him at Madison Creek to help get his music studio off the ground. But when she arrives at the Victorian B&B, and spots Stephen Gaines' fancy sports car, her heart breaks all over again. There is no way she'll let him back into her life. Stephen Gaines can't believe his music partner, Ethan Winters, called him after their last terrible blow-up.Stephen is an expert at ruining relationships. Especially those he's had with women. This opportunity might be his final chance to make right the many wrongs he's caused his best friend, Ethan. And, hopefully, sweet Bekka. If only his sordid past doesn't come back to haunt him and ruin everything he's working so hard to rebuild. Stormy Hearts was previously titled Raining Fools

If trouble only lasts for a season, Haley wonders when this one will end. As their big wedding day approaches, her joy is clouded by a storm of busy schedules, expectations, and demands. When she needs Ethan the most, all the pressures seem to be pushing them apart. Then Haley's impetuous younger sister shows up on their doorstep complete with a mess of challenging troubles adding to the weighty burdens already dragging her down. When Haley and Ethan's love is put to a heartbreaking test, Haley wonders if the distance between them has grown too wide to be bridged. Ethan can't stand to watch the love of his life falling apart and decides that he must find a way to help her through this troubling time or risk losing her forever. Welcome to Madison Creek Where Northern Hospitality Meets Southern ComfortA Contemporary Inspirational RomanceFind out why people are falling in love with the small lakeside town of Madison Creek and the quirky characters who live there. Get your copy today ABOUT THE MADISON CREEK SERIESSnow BelleStormy HeartsSun KissesSeason's EndFrom the Madison Creek Township Novella series: Secretly In LoveCandy Lane ChristmasThe Heart CollectorA Thousand WishesBe sure to stop in for a visit and enjoy the fun ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jackie Castle lives in her comfortable Texas home where she spins marvelous tales and enjoys relaxing in the evenings with her husband Bob, their children and grandchildren. Her favorite pastime, besides reading, is traipsing through her imaginary worlds in search of another story.

His withdrawal from society and her need to prove her worth come to a head in this modern-day Beauty and the Beast retelling. When Elisa Lucken's interior design company is hired to decorate the huge but neglected Grimwood Manor for an impromptu holiday gala, Elisa is put in charge of managing the indoor crew. The only catch is--do not disturb the reclusive Duncan Grimwood.Thrilled and excited about her chance to finally prove herself, Elisa is so absorbed in her work she doesn't hear the blizzard warning that sends the rest of her crew home. Jewelry Artisan Duncan Grimwood had a reputation for being a playboy until the motorcycle accident that left him damaged inside and out. After a year of recuperating, Duncan has withdrawn from his lavish lifestyle and now lives like a hermit ignoring his family and the terms of his inheritance trust. Worried that Duncan will lose his portion of the Grimwood estate, his personal assistant urges him to re-enter the real world by hosting a holiday gala at the manor to display his latest works. He agrees on the condition that nobody disturbs him while he works to finish his last few pieces. Snowed in for the weekend with his unexpected guest, Duncan is forced out of his cave. Will the beautiful decorator he's stuck with help him find a new respect for life before he loses everything? My Beastly Billionaire is the first in the Grimwood Legacy Series.

He has lived a charmed life. She only has her devoted seven workers to depend on in this modern-day Snow White retelling. Jeremy Grimwood followed in his father's footsteps and went to work at the family's investment bank. But his dismal life is racing toward a dead end. Until the weekend when he joins his family at their favorite ski resort. There he runs into his childhood friend, Melody Carson, whom he's had a crush on for as long as he could remember. Melody Carson inherited the Sky High ski resort when her parents passed away in an auto accident. The resort has been in her family for the past four generations. Now her mountain refuge is about to collapse and the predators are circling. Jeremy wants to help Melody and maybe get himself out of the friend zone. But Melody has built a protective wall around herself and refuses to accept hand-outs or take advantage of her friends.Will Jeremy ever be able to break through Melody's icy fortress so she can see the true prince he truly wishes to be?

History drew them together and then threatened to tear them apart. Despite her attempt to portray a woman in control, Karen Borgman's life is a mess. Living with an uncaring, unfaithful husband had been bad enough, but his death sent her life into a humiliating tailspin. Only her fight to revive the small town of Madison Creek, and sharing its deep history with tourists kept her sane. When history professor, Kelvin Fairbanks, sailed into her life, Karen's hope of a life with a good man is ignited. What could go wrong? But when her heart's desire, a desire she could never attain on her own, is dropped on her doorstep, her reputation and relationship with Kelvin are threatened. Another heartwarming story from Madison Creek Bed and Breakfast and the characters you've grown to love.

Collecting hearts helped Sara to keep from losing hope. Sara stared at the heart-shaped stone. She scooped it up and placed it in her pocket to put in her treasured collection. These hearts were safe and not easily broken. Not like Sara's had been shattered after losing her husband. Fear rules her heart now. Fear of loss. Of more brokenness. Yes, the little stone hearts are safe. Daniel stared at the old note he'd found while cleaning out his desk.Long ago, his childhood sweetheart had made a list of what she expected in a husband. He crumpled the paper. Years ago, he'd set out to meet those requirements only to lose Sara to another man. One who met none of her expectations Now she's back in Madison Creek, broken and in need of help, along with her pre-teen son. Daniel turned his thoughts away from her. She'd broken his heart once before. He wouldn't let it happen again. Is love strong enough to mend broken hearts?A story of second chances rising from the ashes of fear and loss.