Ava Miles

Fans who like the family dynamics of the Sullivans by Bella Andre, the small town charm of Cedar Cove by Debbie Macomber, and the sweet romance of Fool's Gold by Susan Mallery will enjoy Ava Miles.USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND presents a coming of age and friends-to-lovers story with New Adult and foodie flavor in her bestselling small town series, Dare Valley. A Reward of Novel Excellence Nominee by InD'tale Magazine.“I am adding Ava Miles to my list of always reads like Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, Kristen Ashley, and NORA ROBERTS.” Marjay's Reading BlogSmall-town biz wiz Jill Hale has been in love with her childhood best friend Brian McConnell for as long as she can remember. A falling out led to years of estrangement, but when Brian returns to Dare Valley after trying to make it big as a chef in New York City, Jill's determined to make amends. She's convinced that starting a restaurant together will be the perfect win-win situation, allowing her and Brian to work together and play together.After a series of missteps sliced and diced Brian's career in the Big Apple, he came home to regroup and find himself. He's convinced that reestablishing his connection with Jill, the girl who got away, will put his life back on track. And when she approaches him with her plan for going into business together, he's certain it's the one way he can have it all-his dream job and his dream girl.Jill and Brian are falling for each other all over again when Brian's ex sashays into town, intent on sabotaging their reunion. Add in a mysterious investor who's determined to get Jill on board with his project, and the bond between the couple is tested to the limit. Will their second chance at love implode, or will they find their own recipe for a happy ending? (love story, contemporary romance, alpha males, heroes, new adult, women's fiction, falling in love)Author's Note: All books can easily be read as stand-alone stories, and you'll likely enjoy reading all the books in the series.The Small Town Dare Valley series:Book 1: NORA ROBERTS LAND (Meredith & Tanner)Book 2: FRENCH ROAST (Jill & Brian)Book 3: THE GRAND OPENING (Peggy & Mac)Book 4: THE HOLIDAY SERENADE (Abbie & Rhett)Book 5: THE TOWN SQUARE (Arthur & Harriet) Book 6: THE PARK OF SUNSET DREAMS (Jane & Matt)The Dare River series (connected to Dare Valley):Book 1: COUNTRY HEAVEN (Tory & Rye)COUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOKCOUNTRY HEAVEN SONG BOOKBook 2: THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN (Tammy & J.P.) ~ coming Summer 2014REVIEWS:"It {NORA ROBERTS LAND} captures the best of what I love in a Nora Roberts novel..." BlogCritics “…Finding love like in the pages of a Nora Roberts story.” Publishers Weekly WW Ladies Book Club "An entertaining ride…{and) a full-bodied romance." Readers' Favorite on FRENCH ROAST“Ava Miles is fast becoming one of my favorite light contemporary romance writers.” Tome Tender on THE GRAND OPENING“The latest book in the Dare Valley series is a continuation of love, family, and romance.” Mary J. Gramlich on THE HOLIDAY SERENADE “Ms. Miles' words melted into each page until the world receded around me…” Tome Tender on THE TOWN SQUARE "If ever there was a contemporary romance that rated a 10 on a scale of 1 to 5…this one is it!" The Romance Reviews on COUNTRY HEAVENAUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles burst onto the contemporary romance scene after receiving Nora Roberts' blessing for her use of Ms. Roberts' name in her debut novel, the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND, which kicked off her small town series, Dare Valley, and brought praise from reviewers and readers alike. Ava has also released a connected series called Dare River. She's fast becoming a favorite author in light contemporary romance (Tome Tender) and is known for funny, emotional stories about family and empowerment.

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