Beyond the Olympic Peninsula series
Coming August 1, 2026: Miz Country Goddess
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Henry would gladly choose love over stardom. Rina won’t let him.
Newly divorced from her skunk of a husband, country music idol Rina Bakersfield is en route from Las Vegas to Bend, Oregon, where her parents have been caring for her young daughter. When her car breaks down, a charming mechanic comes to the rescue.
Henry is handsome as sin and sings and plays guitar like an angel. In no time, Rina is convinced he could become a country music heartthrob. Despite the explosive chemistry that leaves them both reeling, she cannot picture a future together. She is eight years older and certain that if Henry fully understood what a mess she's made of her life, he would turn tail and run. With a heavy heart, she summons her manager, who spirits Henry away to Nashville.
Neither can forget those few heady days, but it is Henry who vows to keep the faith. He will bide his time till their paths cross again.
Mister Movie Star
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Action star George Reed Masters has spent much of his last twenty years on movie sets, surrounded by willing women. Longing to be seen as a serious actor, he takes on a role that requires him to lose serious weight.
So maybe it’s not the best time to hire his aunt’s private chef, Rose. Has the punishing diet scrambled his brain? George wants her... badly. But unlike any other woman in his orbit, Rose is quiet and reserved, and a committed relationship with a civilian doesn’t jibe with his career plans. Though Rose feels the heat, she is determined to hold onto her job—and her heart.
Child of Hollywood royalty and his frequent co-star, George's ex-wife Helena is a classic beauty with major talent. To win him back and take him far away from Rose, Helena dangles the perfect lure: a coveted role in her father’s next film.
5 Stars: "A celebrity romance with heart, heat, and depth [...] A thoughtful and tender story about fame, vulnerability, and choosing love without losing yourself, the novel captures the slow dance of two people trying to rewrite their own scripts. Fans of The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo and It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover will find much to savor here. A modern fairy tale that feels surprisingly real." Read more....
--The Prairies Book Review
5 Stars: " If you love character-driven romances with heart, humor, and heat, this one’s a gem. Fans of Emily Henry or Katherine Center will probably feel right at home. It’s got enough Hollywood sparkle to keep things fun, but it’s the emotional beats that really stick with you. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants a love story with depth—plus some good food, awkward falls, and the kind of witty repartee that’ll leave you grinning." Read more....
--Literary Titan
5 stars: "This book is more than a Cinderella romance between a chef and a celebrity; it is about two wounded souls scared to get attached. George is not your average heart-throb. With a playboy past, at heart, he’s just a lonely, self-aware hero caught behind the glitz and glam of Hollywood. Rose is a refreshingly strong heroine." Read more....
-- Mimie Odigwe for Readers’ Favorite
5 Stars: "A gripping, engaging, and fun romance that combines humor, lust, a few hot scenes, and amazing protagonists that naturally and beautifully evolve into a great match." Read more....
-- Emma Megan for Readers’ Favorite
4 Stars: "With its cozy vibes, endearing characters, and smart, sexy dialogue, Mister Movie Star is an enjoyable ride from beginning to end." Read more....
-- Joline Lim, Reedsy Discovery