Christina Coryell

People are talking about C.W. Oliver, the mysterious author with a book sitting atop the bestseller list. They are also talking about Camdyn Taylor, the pretty blonde from an embarrassing proposal rejection video that has recently gone viral. What would happen if people knew that those two individuals were one and the same? Camdyn Taylor doesn't like chaos, but it always seems to find her. When it inevitably appears, she does what comes naturally: She runs. That is one of the reasons she finds herself drawn to her ancestor, Willa Lawrence. A young widow with a new baby in the early 1800's, her future and inheritance looked steady. Then, unexpectedly, she ran. With only the most basic necessities, she set off on a journey with her child toward an uncertain future. Camdyn is determined to keep her pen name a secret, and she's almost as determined to discover the reason for Willa's impulsive departure. When she finds herself suddenly thrust into the spotlight after a suitor's ill-advised proposal, she resorts to following Willa's footsteps to Tennessee in order to finish her latest book. Finding herself lost and in need of a little hope, she crosses paths with Cole Parker at just the right moment. She quickly becomes aware that things might never be the same, and while she's focused on unearthing Willa's reason to run...she just might discover her own.

A Reason to Run

Roundabout these parts, dirt roads don't just get you from point A to point B. They intersect to create a maze of life often missed when outsiders drive through a sleepy town. The number on the population sign might seem insignificant, but a few short steps from the beaten path, there's more than meets the eye. Look a little closer... That sleek out-of-town convertible is bringing former pageant queen Brooke Langdon back into town for the first time in a decade. She's dragging nothing with her but the hyphen in her last name. Gatlin Moore is running his tractor along the fence line, spending his days keeping up his parents' farm instead of living out his dreams in Nashville. The sheriff is pulling into Holly Christian's driveway, preparing to tell her that her life's about to crumble. And Hunter Pearce, the guy everyone calls when they need something fixed? He's racing to Holly's place too, wondering if things are too broken to put back together. Welcome to Hope Canyon. This is our backroads story.

Written in the Stars

Being the heroine in her own story had one flaw - she was too close to see the plot twists coming. Camdyn Taylor traveled to Tennessee looking for information that would help her write the perfect novel, but she never could have imagined the series of events that would have her changing all her plans. Now she knows where she belongs, and she's determined to dig her roots deep in the Tennessee soil as she readies herself for a new life with the man of her dreams-Cole Parker. The stresses of publishing deadlines and scenery changes are behind her, but a flurry of wedding preparations have taken their place. Add a family that suddenly needs her, along with a new set of friends determined to help her experience all the local customs, and things are bound to get interesting. With Camdyn involved, there's also a good chance every situation could eventually result in humiliation. In the midst of all the excitement, Cole's persistence in harboring secrets from his past threatens to rock their idyllic beginnings. Has their whirlwind romance offered enough time to produce a solid start, or will Camdyn be writing herself out of the relationship?

A Reason to Be Alone

"That's the thing about life - just when you think it's nearing absolute perfection, you find yourself flat on your back on a stranger's filthy green shag carpet, simply trying to remember how to breathe." - Camdyn A charming new home, welcoming new hearts, and the promise of forever with Cole Parker - Camdyn is tempted to say that things are just about perfect. With the first novel under her real name set to release soon, she throws herself into an ambitious new writing project and finds herself inexplicably drawn to a vulnerable little girl. Etta Rose, a German-American who suffered through the hysteria and prejudice that plagued the first World War, has a story that Camdyn remembers from her own childhood - a story that she longs to fully discover and share with the world. While Camdyn studies Etta's history, though, an even bigger secret begins to unfold. Not one to leave a mystery unsolved, she delves into the past, determined to leave no stone unturned. Once the answers are unearthed, what she discovers could hold the power to change not only her life, but the lives of those she loves the most. The truth will not be easily forgotten - is she prepared to turn her perfect new life upside down so soon?

A Reason to Forget

"The waiter walked towards me, but I waved him away. I was too busy contemplating my rapid descent through the ranks of celebrity to the dustbin of shaving my head and marrying my cousin..." Camdyn Taylor is growing into her newfound fame, adjusting to unfamiliar roles in her family, and harboring a little secret. Once she makes it known, there is no doubt her life will change. Her relationship with Cole will change. Even her love affair with shoes might hit a snag. Camdyn fully expects her world to be turned upside down, and she's willing to welcome the uncertainty. When she's thrown an unforeseen curve, though, everything she holds dear will be questioned. Rather than making decisions about what dress to wear on her latest television appearance, she will find herself debating what type of life she wants to live and where to place her hope. Are her roots planted firmly enough to weather the storm? The candid, emotionally gripping conclusion to The Camdyn Series.

For No Reason

Madeline Heard wants what many girls want-a little respect, a boost in her career, and to find a guy to share happily ever after. When she gets a sudden promotion at work, it looks like things might finally be going her way...until she realizes the job is not at all what she expected. Working for the perpetually tan, fitness-crazed Kent Cooper might be the least of her worries, though. Her spotlight-stealing sister-in-law is back in town, and her mother is bent on believing a crazy misunderstanding. To top it off, while she's looking for Mr. Right, her relationship with her friend Josh might be threatening her chances of discovering real love. There's a fine line between hanging on for dear life and standing up for herself. Can she find a way to have everything she wants, or should she be careful what she wishes for? From the author of The Camdyn Series, the first novel of the Girls of Wonder Lane series.

Simply Mad

There are two basic types of people you'll come across in small towns. Planters have the land in their blood and want to stay forever. Dreamers long for the day they will finally escape. Holly Christian? Definitely a planter. She's never considered leaving for greener pastures, but it'll be a whole lot easier to move forward when people finally stop telling her that will never happen. Thank goodness she has an ally in Hunter Pearce. He has no desire to leave now that he has what he's always wanted. Well...almost. The words he can't take back are still clinging closer than a humid summer afternoon. Then there's Gatlin Moore, who leans more in the dreamer direction. He used to imagine a future away from his hometown, but circumstances changed his plans long ago. Now he can't stop thinking about bringing some of his dreams back to life, namely the ones that involve Brooke Langdon. Breaking up in their small town was hard, but getting back together might prove impossible. She may not be around long, unless she rediscovers what she used to love about the place. Putting her future in order by piecing together the past could mend her heart...or break it for keeps. Welcome to Hope Canyon. This is our backroads story.

Written in the Dust

Lisa Phillips

Angela Ruth Strong

Heather Woodhaven

When a wedding is cancelled, three bridesmaids and a runaway bride contemplate the true meaning of love in four related romance novellas. Finding Love in Lincoln City: Liz feels stuck at her little beach magazine until a handsome rival sparks more than just friendly competition. Finding Love in Oceanside: Anabeth is looking to get out of her rut when a fender bender and a bizarre date with a former marine leads her to a life of love she could never have imagined. Finding Love in Cannon Beach: Kadence feels the pressure to write a perfect love song, but an unexpected meeting with a musician will have her living one instead. Finding Love in Seaside: Christina plans to spend her honeymoon alone, but when the bed and breakfast owner offers her a position as cook, she starts to feel at home in his kitchen...and in his arms.

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