Bøger af Devon Vaughn Archer

Karin Blanch is a sixteen-year-old sophomore at Elmwood High in Crescent Heights, California. She experiences the trials, tribulations, and peer and familial pressures of first love when she becomes involved with senior basketball star, Reese McKenzie. Reese solicits Karin's help after fellow basketball player Marcus Payne gets into trouble, involving alcohol abuse and vandalism. Karin asks her criminal attorney father to represent Marcus pro bono, which he agrees to do. After that crisis is resolved, Karin's neighbor and best friend, Lesley Rochester, starts to date Marcus. While Karin has a home with both parents, Lesley lives with her widowed mother, who has a new boyfriend. Karin's involvement with Reese is tested as she tries to resist his pressures to go all the way in the face of competition from Reese's ex-girlfriend Cheryl Gibson, a gorgeous cheerleader, who still pines for him and goes out of her way to try and sabotage their relationship. Just when it seems as if Reese is all Karin could ask for in a dream guy, Lesley drops a bombshell by claiming that Reese sexually assaulted her at a party. Karin is stunned and conflicted. Once again, she turns to her father to help Reese legally, though uncertain of his innocence. Karin finds herself torn between her best friend and boyfriend as she seeks to get to the truth, while hoping it's possible to keep both relationships intact. The shocking ending will reveal all to Karin, but at what price to her budding romance?

From the bestselling author of the coming of age novel, HER TEEN DREAM is an exciting and powerful new young adult novel, HIS TEEN DREAM. First in a series, it explores such contemporary issues as teen romance, friendship, relocation, and dating violence. Lex Haskell, sixteen, moves to Lake Charmanie, California, with his mother and stepdad, while still trying to come to terms with his parents' divorce. On his first day at Charmanie Hills High School, Lex is stunned to see Taylor Clawson, his grade school girlfriend whom he had not seen in six years. She is gorgeous. He is disappointed when she appears not to recognize him by name or appearance. Later, they do reconnect, sort of. Taylor has a jealous boyfriend, Blake Reed, the school football star. Lex senses that Blake more than Taylor wants to keep their friendship at a distance. Fortunately, Lex is distracted as he begins dating Greta Holden and joins a band. However, Lex soon begins to suspect that Taylor is being physically abused by her boyfriend. But can he prove it amidst her denials? And, if so, at what price to their friendship and whatever might have come of it? Taylor Clawson is bright, beautiful, and dating Blake Reed--one of the hottest guys at school. But she's also keeping a secret. He hits her, often without warning, when he's angry, jealous, or simply having a bad day. Her parents think he practically walks on water, as do most of her friends. Except, that is, for Lex Haskell, the boy she shared her first kiss with at age ten. She never expected to see him again after Lex and his family moved from San Bernardino. Now he had also ended up in Lake Charmanie and was even hotter as a teenager. But she would do well to keep her distance from him, for Blake hated to see her around other guys, even for friendship. She feared what he might do to her or Lex if they were they to become close again. Then there was the fact that Lex was seeing another girl. Taylor didn't want to mess things up for him. She couldn't deny, though, that the connection between her and Lex had not gone away. But maybe it should, for more reasons than one. This realistic coming of age tale of nostalgia, conflicting emotions, attending a new school, budding romance, friendship, teenage abuse, and dealing with it will resonate with teenage and young adult readers.

Kissing the Man Next Door is a powerful and sexy relationship novel from the award-winning and bestselling romance writer Devon Vaughn Archer. Hairstylist Mackenzie Reese is feeling fabulous and free! Her teenage son has gone cross-country to live with her ex, so Mackenzie's got a new lease on life--no men, no kids, no problem! Then sexy disc jockey Ian Kelly moves in next door...and it's more than just the barbecue that heats up. Ian moved to Vermont for a job and his own type of freedom. But he hadn't counted on a beautiful, sassy neighbor to stir his deep, delicious longings. When Ian finally crosses Mackenzie's threshold, it's more than just sugar he wants. And what he wants, he usually gets. But unexpected drama threatens to rain on this block party, as is often the case. No matter. The romance that exudes between the hot neighbors can overcome any obstacles. Or can it? Included are excerpts of the author's bestselling novels, Destined to Meet and To Find That Love Again. Kissing the Man Next Door is a realistic look at modern love that will tug at your heartstrings from beginning to end.

Hawaii Romances contains three complete Hawaii contemporary romance novels by international bestselling author Devon Vaughn Archer, including Aloha Fantasy, Pleasure in Hawaii, and Private Luau; along with a complete romance short story, Passions on Maui. ALOHA FANTASY Award-winning photographer Danica Austin seemingly has it all in Chicago with a successful career, beauty that is the envy of other women, and a close-knit group of friends. But with her love life going nowhere fast, when her old college roommate Ashlyn Hirokawa suggests they swap houses for a month, Danica jumps at the chance. The fact that she would be spending four weeks on the Big Island of Hawaii was incentive enough for Danica. The minute her plane touches down in Hilo, Danica can't wait to check out the social scene and photograph some breathtaking sunsets. But when her friend's hunk of a Pacific Islander half-brother and wealthy real estate investor Boyd Reed comes into focus, Danica suddenly has a whole new reason for exploring the island and romantic adventure. Sharing passion under tropical skies is making Boyd believe in the island's power of love. But Danica's not sure she wants to make Hawaii her permanent home, in spite of its obvious allure. It will be up to Boyd to persuade her to spend the rest of her days and nights with him in their one-of-a-kind island paradise. Swapping places and discovering love has never been more fun and romantic! PLEASURE IN HAWAII After adjusting to life after a divorce, Gene Malloy is finally ready to move on. And he just may have found the ideal woman to make him forget the past and focus on the future. From the moment Gene rescues Sloane Hepburn from a rogue wave on the beach, she makes his most passionate fantasies come true. With her sultry beauty and lively spirit, Sloane is turning the Maui Bed & Breakfast owner's world upside down-and he loves every minute of it. Relocating to Hawaii was a big step for the overextended, career-minded Sloane, after getting a promotion at the posh hotel chain she worked for. But she gets more than she bargained for with hunky, seductive, and sexy Gene romancing her under a tropical island sky. Sloane begins to believe that destiny is at work. But can professional rivals truly turn sparks into flames and passion into something much more lasting? If you love the breathtaking experience of Hawaii and love romance fiction, you will enjoy this entertaining and touching story from beginning to end. PRIVATE LUAU Raquel Deneuve prides herself on her ability to make any bad-rap celebrity look good. But the Honolulu image consultant takes on the challenge of her career when she's hired by former NBA hotshot Keanu Bailey. The hard-partying playboy has a rep for never getting serious with any woman. That spells trouble for Raquel when she starts falling for her seductive client. To the world, Keanu is the ultimate bad boy. But he's determined to prove them wrong, especially when he meets Raquel. The part-time hula dancer and sultry beauty soon has him moving to the age-old rhythms of passion and romance. Transformed by Raquel's sensual touch, the infatuated sports star knows he's become a one-woman man. As pleasure turns into love in their private island oasis, can Keanu turn Raquel into a one-man woman? Anyone who loves hot romance amid the unmatched beauty of Hawaii will enjoy the best of both worlds in this charming love story from one of the hottest romance authors on the scene today!

From Devon Vaughn Archer, the best-selling author of Hawaii romance novels such as Pleasure in Hawaii and Private Luau, comes the passionate, sexy, and fun romance in paradise, Aloha Fantasy (A Big Island Contemporary Romance). Aloha Fantasy is a heartwarming tropical island romance by best-selling author Devon Vaughn Archer that will remind readers of the magic of love and the endless possibilities when throwing caution to the wind. If your journey happens to take you to paradise, all the better! Award-winning photographer Danica Austin seemingly has it all in Chicago with a successful career, beauty that is the envy of other women, and a close-knit group of friends. But with her love life going nowhere fast, when her old college roommate Ashlyn Hirokawa suggests they swap houses for a month, Danica jumps at the chance. The fact that she would be spending four glorious weeks on the Big Island of Hawaii was incentive enough for Danica. The minute her plane touches down in exotic Hilo, Danica can't wait to check out the social scene and photograph some breathtaking sunsets. But when her friend's hunk of a Pacific Islander half-brother and wealthy real estate investor Boyd Reed comes into focus, Danica suddenly has a whole new reason for exploring the island and romantic adventure. Sharing passion under tropical skies is making Boyd believe in the island's power of love. But Danica's not sure she wants to make Hawaii her permanent home, in spite of its obvious allure. It will be up to Boyd to persuade her to spend the rest of her days and nights with him in their one-of-a-kind island paradise. Bonus material includes excerpts from Devon Vaughn Archer's other Hawaii based contemporary romances, Pleasure in Hawaii and Private Luau, as well as the author's best-selling holiday romance classic, Christmas Heat.

From Devon Vaughn Archer, the best-selling author of beloved Hawaii romance novels such as Aloha Fantasy and Private Luau, comes the passionate, sexy, and fun romance in paradise, Pleasure in Hawaii (A Maui Contemporary Romance). After adjusting to life after a divorce, Gene Malloy is finally ready to move on. And he just may have found the ideal woman to make him forget the past and focus on the future. From the moment Gene rescues Sloane Hepburn from a rogue wave on the beach, she makes his most passionate fantasies come true. With her sultry beauty and lively spirit, Sloane is turning the Maui Bed & Breakfast owner's world upside down-and he loves every minute of it. Relocating to Hawaii was a big step for the overextended, career-minded Sloane, after getting a promotion at the posh hotel chain she worked for. But she gets more than she bargained for with hunky, seductive, and sexy Gene romancing her under a tropical island sky. Sloane begins to believe that destiny is at work. But can professional rivals truly turn sparks into flames and passion into something much more lasting? If you love the breathtaking experience of Hawaii and love romance fiction, you will love this entertaining and touching story from beginning to end. Bonus material includes excerpts from Aloha Fantasy and Private Luau, available in eBook, audio, and print.

From the award winning and bestselling romance writer Devon Vaughn Archer comes the heartfelt relationship novel, To Find That Love Again. After tragically losing his wife and daughter in a car accident, writer-photographer Richard Lowrey loses his will to do what he does best and becomes a recluse at his house on the famed 17-Mile Drive on California's Monterey Peninsula. Single mother Janine Henderson, an editor at Richard's New York City publisher, is assigned the task of bringing him back into the fold, with two books left in his contract. The two begin to connect beyond their professional association and personal misfortunes as they seek to find true love again. Fans of such magical tales as Bridges of Madison County, Eden Burning, On Mystic Lake, and Forever Sweethearts will embrace this mesmerizing and sentimental romance. Also recommended are the author's bestselling romances, Kissing the Man Next Door, Bet on Love, Aloha Fantasy Pleasure in Hawaii, Love is in the Air, and Say it With Roses.

From Devon Vaughn Archer, the bestselling author of such romances as To Find That Love Again, Aloha Fantasy, and Bet on Love, comes his latest heartwarming love story set in the charming Pacific Northwest, Love at the Sea Bluffs Lodge. Connie Sheridan is the owner of the Sea Bluffs Lodge in Sea Bluffs, Oregon. Beautiful, thirty, strong-willed, and single, Connie attends a celebrity auction to promote literacy. She inadvertently wins the bid to have dinner with the handsome romantic suspense writer, Mitch Templeton. He is part of the dynamic bestseller writing duo known as Alexis Mitchell. Alexis is Mitch's ex-wife. Sparks fly instantly between Connie and Mitch. But having been hurt by men in the past, Connie remains wary of love and romance. When Mitch shows up at the lodge that night for a room and a place to finish the latest Alexis Mitchell novel, sparks turn to flames. Connie drops her guard and finds herself swept up in passion, desire, and uncertainty. She ignores her misgivings even as she confronts her feelings about him. Mitch Templeton had participated in the celebrity auction at Alexis's insistence as a way to promote their brand and books. He had not counted on meeting Connie, who immediately captivated him like no woman had before. Their all-consuming passion holds the promise of much more. Now both Connie and Mitch must reconcile the past to have a chance for a future with each other and all it entails. Included is an excerpt from Devon Vaughn Archer's bestselling relationship novel, To Find That Love Again. Fans of such beloved novels as Forever Sweethearts, On Mystic Lake, and Bridges of Madison County will enjoy this addictive love story.

From Devon Vaughn Archer, the best-selling author of Hawaii romance novels such as Pleasure in Hawaii and Aloha Fantasy, comes the passionate, sexy, and fun romance in paradise, Private Luau (A Honolulu Contemporary Romance). Raquel Deneuve prides herself on her ability to make any celebrity with a bad-rap look good. But the Honolulu image consultant takes on the challenge of her career when she's hired by former NBA hotshot Keanu Bailey. The hard-partying playboy has a rep for never getting serious with any woman. That spells trouble for Raquel when she starts falling for her seductive client. To the world, Keanu is the ultimate bad boy. But he's determined to prove them wrong, especially when he meets Raquel. The part-time hula dancer and sultry beauty soon has him moving to the age-old rhythms of passion and romance. Transformed by Raquel's sensual touch, the infatuated sports star knows he's become a one-woman man. As pleasure flames into love in their private island oasis, can Keanu turn Raquel into a one-man woman? Anyone who loves hot romance amidst the unmatched beauty of Hawaii will enjoy the best of both worlds in this charming love story. Bonus material includes excerpts from Aloha Fantasy and Pleasure in Hawaii, available in eBook, audio, and print.

Destined to Meet is a contemporary romance novel by Devon Vaughn Archer, bestselling author of such passionate love stories as Aloha Fantasy, Christmas Heat, Kissing the Man Next Door, Pleasure in Hawaii, Private Luau, and To Find That Love Again. In Lake Barri, Colorado, bestselling children's book author Courtney Hudson didn't date, didn't go barhopping and definitely didn't do one-night stands. But when she decided to bust loose for one night, who would have guessed the beautiful young widow would end up in the bed of a sexy, good looking hunk from Alaska? Detective Lloyd Vance had moved to the lower forty-eight to escape a troubled past. And after a single, sizzling night of passion with Courtney, he knew he had made the right move. But then tragedy strikes, and Lloyd and Courtney get swept up in a twist of fate that threatens to destroy their burgeoning affair and all the wonderful possibilities it presents. Can love and lust keep this attractive couple going strong? Or does destiny have other plans? Included are excerpts of the author's bestselling novels, Kissing the Man Next Door and Love at the Sea Bluffs Lodge. Destined to Meet is a modern day, realistic love story that will keep you entertained from start to finish. "The relationship between Courtney and Lloyd is one of those familiar ones that you can very easily relate to. It's almost like a good friend is telling you the entire story. Reads like an easy conversation that flows so well, you'll want to know what going to happen next." -- Urban Reviews "A good romance novel.... Enjoyable read and I would read other books from this author in the future." -- OOSA Online Book Club "A fascinating contemporary romance.... fans will appreciate the romance between the Alaskan and the Lower Forty-eight widow." -- Harriet Klausner, book reviewer "A great book from the beginning of the first page to the very end." -- Amazon reviewer Destined to Meet and other novels by the author are available in eBook, print, and audio.

When retired FBI forensic psychologist Spencer Berry breaks up a scuffle between gang members, a chase ensues, leading Spencer to a creek where he discovers the nude remains of a young woman. Deidre Lawdrence, who lives behind this creek, finds herself drawn to Spencer Berry as someone she could have a real future with assuming they can get past disturbing events that threaten to come between them.