Synopses & Reviews
Welcome to the charming Scottish seaside town of Gandiegowwhere two people have returned home for different reasons, but to find the same thing.
Caitriona Macleod gave up her career as an investigative reporter for the role of perfect wife. But after her husband is found dead in his mistresss bed, a devastated Cait leaves Chicago for the birthplace she hasnt seen since she was a child. Shes hoping to heal and to reconnect with her gran. The last thing she expects to find in Gandiegow is the Sexiest Man Alive! She just may have stumbled on the ticket to reigniting her careerif her heart doesnt get in the way.
Graham Buchanan is a movie star with many secrets. A Gandiegow native, he frequently hides out in his hometown between films. He also has a son hell do anything to protect. But Cait Macleod is too damn appealingeven if she is a journalist.
Quilting with her gran and the other women of the village brings Cait a peace she hasnt known in years. But if she turns in the story about Graham, Gandiegow will never forgive her for betraying one of its own. Should she suffer the consequences to resurrect her career? Or listen to her battered and bruised heart and give love another chance?
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"A story as fresh as the Carolina ocean breezes...it's always a joy to read Virginia Kantra."—JoAnn Ross,
New York Times bestselling author
"Virginia Kantra is one of my favorite authors."—Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author
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“No one does Southern love like LuAnn McLane!”—The Romance Dish “McLane writes a romantic, light-hearted, feel-good story.” -Romance Reviews Today
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“A reclusive movie star and heartbroken journalist form an unlikely pair in this alluring contemporary debut. . .Griffins lyrical and moving debut marks her as a most talented newcomer to the romance genre.” -
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Patience Griffin has created an utterly charming old-fashioned town as the setting for her new Kilts and Quilts series, and the town becomes as significant to the story as any living, breathing character. . .Delightful. . .The beginning of a very promising series.” - RT Book Reviews
“Keep your kleenex available at all times. This is truly a heart-jerking tale of emotions running on high. . .a tale you won't be able to forget. This nostalgic story got to my heart from the first page and kept me on the edge. . .To Scotland with Love is an excellent tale from a very gifted author and I cannot express how deeply this affected me. A truly spectacular story.” - Fresh Fiction
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Olivia Lawson is peeved when ex-ace pitcher turned soap opera star Noah Falcon roars back into Cricket Creek, Kentucky, after all these years, to take the lead opposite her in the community theater's summer play. Noah's beloved hometown is having major financial woes and needs his status to turn this small-town play into a big-time hit. But Noah has bigger plans for this small town. And this time he's determined to show Olivia he's not just playing around-he's playing for keeps.
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At sixteen, Dakota Dunn was America?s Pop Princess. Now twenty-five, she?s all grown up?and definitely washed up. She decides to head to her parents? lakefront retreat in Tennessee, fixing to write songs and transform her image from squeaky clean to kickin? country.
Turns out her folks have handed things over to sexy, if cranky, cowboy Trace Coleman?a former bull riding champion benched by injuries. He?s none too happy about Dakota?s arrival?and makes no secret of it. But though Trace is rough around the edges, Dakota feels a pull of attraction she can?t quite shake. For all his brooding, Trace has an animal magnetism that may just lead Dakota to dig in her heels and hold on tight...
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Raised by her widowed father, Jolie Russell could keep up with any man?that is, until wealthy and sexy land developer Cody Dean struts into her life.
Cody buys the Russell farm with an impossible-to-refuse multimillion-dollar offer, then relocates Jolie and her dad to the Copper Creek Estates. But the country club atmosphere isn?t ready for Jolie?s kind of country. As her two worlds collide, Jolie wonders how she can ever hope to capture Cody?s heart without giving up her grits.
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?LuAnn McLane makes the pages sizzle?( Roundtable Reviews) with this adrenaline-fueled romance set in the world of motocross racing.Only one man could make her heart race? Daredevil stunts and dangerous accidents are par for the course in the world of motocross racing. Just ask Alexia Spencer, who almost lost her high school sweetheart in a near-fatal accident. But when she asked him to give up racing, Jayden Michaels rode off without even a goodbye, leaving Alexia heartbroken.
Ten years later, Jayden?s back?determined to prove he?s over Alexia. But it?s impossible to ignore the irresistible woman she?s become. And it isn?t long before Jayden finds himself on Alexia?s doorstep, driven by his insatiable desire, hoping he can tempt the woman he still loves into letting herself feel the heat?and taking a risk with her heart.
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Top Chicago chef Jessica Robinson is back in Cricket Creek-and making her aunt's diner the go-to place for comfy gourmet fare. Former major leaguer Ty McKenna is no stranger to Jessica's cooking. At the Chicago hotspot where she worked, he was a regular-with a different girl on his arm every night. Now he's the manager for the Cricket Creek Cougars. And convincing the mouthwatering chef that's a one-woman man may be harder than getting his team ready for opening day.
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Macy?s chance for love is slipping from her fingers. College football coach Luke Carter has a penchant for hot-bodied babes, not curvy hairdressers like Macy. And some big-time schools may be luring him away. Then a country singing star?s hair emergency turns into a big break for Macy.
Making it in Nashville boosts Macy?s confidence, but when Luke interviews for a job at a local university, she?ll have to put up or shut up?or lose him forever?
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Home to the Fletcher family for generations, Dare Island is a fishing village rocked by changing times--its traditions slipping away like sands of the North Carolina coast. Single dad and fishing boat captain Matt Fletcher deferred his own dreams to support his innkeeper parents and build a future for his sixteen-year-old son. Matt has learned to weather life's storms by steering a steady emotional course...and keeping a commitment-free approach to love.
Newcomer Allison Carter came to Dare Island to escape the emotional demands of her wealthy family. The young teacher aims to build a life here, to make a lasting place for herself. She doesn't want to be another Woman Who Once Dated Matt Fletcher. It's both tempting and dangerous to believe she can be something more.
Then Matt's brother Luke makes a sudden return home, with a child of his own--and a request that will change all their lives. With a child's welfare at stake, Matt must turn to Allison to teach him to let go of the past, open his eyes...and follow his heart.
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Jade Bennett couldn't be happier to escape her past for the quiet ranching town of Sunshine, Idaho. Plus, there's nothing like working for veterinarian Dell Connelly. And though Dell has no intention of settling down, Jade's strength and sass are enticements no red-blooded male can resist.
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Cricket Creek, Kentucky, is a sweet river town known for its theater, shopping, and cuisine. But tough times are affecting the residents of the local retirement communityuntil a handsome hero shows up
Savannah Perry loves her job as social director of Whispers Edge, a retirement community on the picturesque waterfront of Cricket Creek. Raised in foster care, twenty-nine-year-old Savannah feels treasured and loved by the retired residents, who treat her as their adopted granddaughter and rotate having her over for dinner. But the community is struggling to stay afloat financiallyuntil Tristan McMillan swoops into town, rescues a dog, and, well, saves the day
Business-minded Tristan bought Whispers Edge from his estranged grandfather to prove his worth to the curmudgeon and to turn a quick profit. He never expected to fall for the charms of a village of crafty retireesor to fall hard for a small town girl like Savannah. Suddenly the man who knows all about making money finds himself needing lessons in love and what really matters in life
Synopsis
?LuAnn McLane makes the pages sizzle?( Roundtable Reviews) with this adrenaline-fueled romance set in the world of motocross racing.Only one man could make her heart race? Daredevil stunts and dangerous accidents are par for the course in the world of motocross racing. Just ask Alexia Spencer, who almost lost her high school sweetheart in a near-fatal accident. But when she asked him to give up racing, Jayden Michaels rode off without even a goodbye, leaving Alexia heartbroken.
Ten years later, Jayden?s back?determined to prove he?s over Alexia. But it?s impossible to ignore the irresistible woman she?s become. And it isn?t long before Jayden finds himself on Alexia?s doorstep, driven by his insatiable desire, hoping he can tempt the woman he still loves into letting herself feel the heat?and taking a risk with her heart.
About the Author
LuAnn McLane lives in Naples, Florida, near the coast. When she isnt writing, she enjoys fishing with her husband, beachcombing, reading, traveling, and entertaining friends and family. She loves hearing from readers. Her Cricket Creek Novels include Catch of a Lifetime, Playing for Keeps, and Pitch Perfect. She is also the author of He's No Prince Charming, Redneck Cinderella, and other popular romances.