Brownies, bribes and a body on the beach.

Suburban mom Jill Andrews has two young kids and a husband who travels more than he's home. Her biggest worry is the decision to re-enter the workforce, until she trips over the body of her neighbor, Samuel Westen, who'd been feuding with Jill's sister-in-law Desi.

When the stress of being the police's top suspect lands Desi in the hospital with pregnancy complications, Jill must navigate her own mom-life crisis, sift through a tangled web of secrets and lies, and discover the identity of the real killer before it's too late.

Always the friend. Never the girlfriend.

Over the last few years, Sarah Rigg has watched her friends find their soulmates, but it's never been the right time for her to find love.

When she meets Patrick Willett, she knows he's not going to be Mr. Right. Although he's funny, smart, handsome and loves kids, he's got one flaw — he's engaged to another woman. But maybe he has a friend who's just like him?

Her last blind date ended up with her friend Charlotte falling in love with the potential suitor before she could even go out with him. This round of matchmaking had to be better, right?

Candle Beach Novels

Book 1: Sweet Beginnings – Dahlia's story

Book 2: Sweet Success – Gretchen's story

Book 3: Sweet Promises – Maggie's story

Book 4: Sweet Memories – Angel's story

Book 5: Sweet History – Charlotte's story

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It was love at first sight. Will his arrival ruin it all?

The first time Maura saw the historic Candle Beach Hotel, she knew it was the perfect future site for the local historical society's museum. Now that it's on the market, she just needs enough money to buy it before some greedy developer swoops in and demolishes the crumbling building.

Experienced hotelier Aidan has been searching for his dream property for ages, so when his friend tells him about the old hotel for sale on the Washington coast, he's intrigued by the possibilities.

After Aidan catches Maura trespassing on the hotel property, unaware that it's been sold, her dreams are shattered and she wants nothing to do with the new owner. He's instantly intrigued by his gutsy visitor, but winning over her mind and heart isn't easy to do.

How can Aidan convince her that he's not the greedy developer she feared? Maura wants to believe he's there for the right reasons,...]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:16:25 +0200 https://library.land/nicole-ellis/501349-stuck_with_smore_death.html https://library.land/nicole-ellis/501349-stuck_with_smore_death.html
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A family secret brought her to Candle Beach. The same secret might drive her away.

It had always been just the two of them, mother and daughter. After her mother died, Angel Bennett found out it was all a lie. Discovering her mother's secrets, she moves to Candle Beach to find out the truth. What she finds is so much more.

Adam Rigg is unlucky in love. He's the constant friend, never the boyfriend. He's resigned himself to be the best journalist possible, keeping the local newspaper, the Candle Beach Weekly, afloat in an era where digital media reigns supreme.
When Adam volunteers to help Angel discover the truth about her mother's past, an unexpected romance blossoms between them. However, Adam is soon confronted with a dilemma—does he help Angel get the family she's always wanted or save his relationship and never be alone again?

If Adam helps Angel realize her dreams, will he ever get what he wants most—her?

All relationships take work, but is she ready to make a sacrifice this big?

Interior designer Amelia O'Connor came to Candle Beach to renovate and manage a historic hotel with her brother. Now that the hotel is completed and on the brink of success, she's not sure being a hotel owner is a good fit for her. Unfortunately, when you're in business with your brother, you can't just quit.

Jordan Rivers is at the peak of his career as a leading man in romantic comedies, but his personal life is spiraling out of control. His beloved wife died two years ago, leaving him a single father to a young daughter. Between a demanding job and his own grief, he hasn't been the father to her that he wants to be. He hopes that a relaxing week at the Candle Beach Hotel will be exactly what he needs to get his life back on track.

A chance meeting on the beach turns into something neither of them could have predicted. But Jordan has a life back home in Los...]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:16:23 +0200 https://library.land/nicole-ellis/387811-sweet_beginnings_a_candle_beach_sweet_romance.html https://library.land/nicole-ellis/387811-sweet_beginnings_a_candle_beach_sweet_romance.html
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