Bøger af Jackie Castle

History drew them together and then threatened to tear them apart. Despite her attempt to portray a woman in control, Karen Borgman's life is a mess. Living with an uncaring, unfaithful husband had been bad enough, but his death sent her life into a humiliating tailspin. Only her fight to revive the small town of Madison Creek, and sharing its deep history with tourists kept her sane. When history professor, Kelvin Fairbanks, sailed into her life, Karen's hope of a life with a good man is ignited. What could go wrong? But when her heart's desire, a desire she could never attain on her own, is dropped on her doorstep, her reputation and relationship with Kelvin are threatened. Another heartwarming story from Madison Creek Bed and Breakfast and the characters you've grown to love.

A brooding billionaire rescued by a feisty mermaid.Twin daughters looking for a mom who'll make their dad smile again.A whale of a tale in the making... Colton Grimwood, the oldest brother of the billionaire family, rubbed the sea salt from his eyes, sure he was seeing things. A mermaid? Swimming in the lagoon of his inherited island?Impossible.Colton had recently returned to his family's vacation spot in hopes of turning it into a financially sound investment. What he planned to do was sell the cursed island. The sooner the better. But then, after a nearly-drowning encounter with a shark named Murphy, then being rescued by the mermaid, who turns out to be the island's swim instructor, Colton finds himself caught in a net of longing for something he'd promised himself he'd never feel again: love. My Wayfaring Billionaire is the third book in the Grimwood Legacy Series. Books in order-MyBeastly BillionaireMy Charming BillionaireMy Wayfaring Billionaire

Get A Thousand Wishes AND Secretly In Love in one sweet romantic bundle!A Thousand Wishes --A starry night, a whispered prayer, and a heartfelt wish led to a Christmas romance neither of them saw coming.The challenge between the Allender siblings begins, and McKenna is determined to sell more Christmas trees than her older brother. The dare is enough incentive, but the bonus makes it all worthwhile especially when she wrecks her car trying to avoid hitting a man who steps out of nowhere into her path. Leon Jovino is on a sure path until it divides his heart in two. A starry night, a heartfelt wish, and his head in a fog lead him into a collision with Kenna. He's determined to help her but doesn't count on the consequences. Then again, his starry wish just might be behind it all. Secretly In Love- Meet Sage and Nikolai Sage Dolan glances at Nikolai Prater and inwardly regretted the high school pact she'd made with him and her BFF, Moi Tamsyn, that the three of them would be friends forever. Nothing but friends. Yet, when Nikolai returned from his mission trip last year, Sage's feelings for him exploded and the pact gets harder and harder to keep. Then on April Fool's day, she receives a letter from a secret admirer. A joke from her twin siblings. Nikolai's life changed after the mission trip. One thing he has to face is his feelings for Sage. Pact or no pact, he needs to let her know how he feels. Overhearing Sage and Moi talk about how they wished they received real love letters, Nikolai comes up with the perfect solution. He sends her an anonymous love letter, but instead of love, he reaps the wild, whirlwind of Sage who is already angry about being made a fool of once and won't stand for being the fool twice.

Bekka Winters' life was at a standstill. A ray of hope comes when her brother, Ethan asks her to join him at Madison Creek to help get his music studio off the ground. But when she arrives at the Victorian B&B, and spots Stephen Gaines' fancy sports car, her heart breaks all over again. There is no way she'll let him back into her life. Stephen Gaines can't believe his music partner, Ethan Winters, called him after their last terrible blow-up.Stephen is an expert at ruining relationships. Especially those he's had with women. This opportunity might be his final chance to make right the many wrongs he's caused his best friend, Ethan. And, hopefully, sweet Bekka. If only his sordid past doesn't come back to haunt him and ruin everything he's working so hard to rebuild. Stormy Hearts was previously titled Raining Fools

Collecting hearts helped Sara to keep from losing hope. Sara stared at the heart-shaped stone. She scooped it up and placed it in her pocket to put in her treasured collection. These hearts were safe and not easily broken. Not like Sara's had been shattered after losing her husband. Fear rules her heart now. Fear of loss. Of more brokenness. Yes, the little stone hearts are safe. Daniel stared at the old note he'd found while cleaning out his desk.Long ago, his childhood sweetheart had made a list of what she expected in a husband. He crumpled the paper. Years ago, he'd set out to meet those requirements only to lose Sara to another man. One who met none of her expectations! Now she's back in Madison Creek, broken and in need of help, along with her pre-teen son. Daniel turned his thoughts away from her. She'd broken his heart once before. He wouldn't let it happen again. Is love strong enough to mend broken hearts?A story of second chances rising from the ashes of fear and loss.

A kingdom in jeopardy. A ruler trying to govern fairly. A runaway looking for safety. And the evil rogue scheming to take it all over. Regent Leon's time to take control of his Province has finally arrived.Except nobody will take such a young and inexperienced ruler seriously. His advisors tell him that he needs to find a wife and become a family man to prove to his people that he understands their plight. The only problem is that the one he'd like to give his heart to is far away from his capital city of Rodon. Kardia is determined to find a place in Alburnium where she will be safe from the danger of pestilent wizards.She will make the journey to meet King Shaydon, no matter how far or how long it takes her. Her injured hands hinder her progress and Kardia fears she's lost her rare Sano gift. Will the king, or anyone else, even accept her after seeing how damaged she is? Darnel desires to grow in power and strength so he can depend only upon himself.He has a plan. With Fajer the wizard powerless, and Anwynn's allegiance turning in his direction, Darnel hatches a plan to use the elf maiden to overthrow Rodon and gain power over the Province of Rodonal. Only, he must guard his heart or risk losing everything. Silver and Light is an epic fantasy fairy tale adventure mixed with clean romance and humor. This is the second book in the Chronicles of Alburnium. Be sure to read Blood and Water first. Scroll up and one-click now!

The moment he decides to dedicate his heart to the one he loves, he risks losing everything he has worked to achieve.After spending a year at Academy in Aloblase, Kardia the Sano is ready to embrace her future. The world is an open road for her. Yet, her heart yearns to return home to Rodonal. The question is will Rodonal accept her return? Regent Leon's heart is set on uniting his life with the beautiful Sano, Kardia. Her year at the Academy is finished and he hopes to convince her to start a bright, new future ruling the Rodonal Province at his side. Yet, their union threatens to divide the very people they wish to protect. Demands and requirements of their position pull them in every direction until they are unsure of what to do next. If they don't find their way soon, everything they care for and has worked hard to attain will slip away, including their union bond. In the meantime, darkness is growing. The Brethren Order wizards are advancing, intent on taking over every Kingdom Province they come across. But another ruler is quickly rising to power. Darnel has fallen in league with the witch Orelia, and she's promised him that he will one day rule the Western lands. First, he must let go of his past, and he must control with a ruthless fist. Most important, he must shatter the last pieces of his heart until nothing of his former self is left to survive. Enter an enchanting realm of adventures with this new series that takes place in the beloved land of Alburnium. The author who brought you The White Road Chronicles is back with a new, gripping series of loss, betrayal, and one girl's desperate fight to hold onto the only thing she has ... hope. This story is for those who love allegorical, fairytale retellings set in a fantastical world.Gold and Fire- book 3 is an epic fantasy fairy tale adventure mixed with clean romance and humor. If you love stories similar to Gaiman's 'Stardust' or Goldman's 'The Princess Bride' you may enjoy this series, as well. In the Chronicles of Alburnium series.Blood & Water- Book OneSilver & Light- Book TwoGold & Fire- Book Threehe Faerie Trader is a bonus story that fits between books 1 and 2 but can be read at any time.Scroll up and one-click now to start your next enchanting adventure!

The Sweetness of Starting Over Candyce Barkley tosses the fake engagement ring, the last token of her sordid past, out the window onto the highway 35N. No looking back. No regrets. Today is the beginning of a new start, a second chance to make something of her messed-up life. Her old hometown of Madison Creek is going to love her plans to open a Candy store.If that is, they can overlook her history of troublemaking.If her family and townsfolk can forgive and forget, then her candy shop might stand a chance at succeeding. Finley Quinn only has a few miles left before he reaches his stagnant life in Madison Creek. He's fallen into a rut that he can't seem to climb out of. A quick stop at the coffee shop results in his bumping into a flash from the past with pink hair and candy tattoos. He hadn't seen Candy Bar Barkley since he admitted to her that he loved her. Instead of returning his feelings, she high-tailed out of town. When they end up sharing a ride back home, he figures out that his heart hadn't been stuck all this time, it had followed the wild girl and she still had it, whether she knew it or not.

His withdrawal from society and her need to prove her worth come to a head in this modern-day Beauty and the Beast retelling. When Elisa Lucken's interior design company is hired to decorate the huge but neglected Grimwood Manor for an impromptu holiday gala, Elisa is put in charge of managing the indoor crew. The only catch is--do not disturb the reclusive Duncan Grimwood.Thrilled and excited about her chance to finally prove herself, Elisa is so absorbed in her work she doesn't hear the blizzard warning that sends the rest of her crew home. Jewelry Artisan Duncan Grimwood had a reputation for being a playboy until the motorcycle accident that left him damaged inside and out. After a year of recuperating, Duncan has withdrawn from his lavish lifestyle and now lives like a hermit ignoring his family and the terms of his inheritance trust. Worried that Duncan will lose his portion of the Grimwood estate, his personal assistant urges him to re-enter the real world by hosting a holiday gala at the manor to display his latest works. He agrees on the condition that nobody disturbs him while he works to finish his last few pieces. Snowed in for the weekend with his unexpected guest, Duncan is forced out of his cave. Will the beautiful decorator he's stuck with help him find a new respect for life before he loses everything? My Beastly Billionaire is the first in the Grimwood Legacy Series.

Kardia's father taught her that with a little bit of hope, nothing was impossible. So, Kardia held onto the hope that someday her family would enjoy full bellies again. She dared to hope that one day, her old friends would start being kind to one another. And more than anything, she hoped that eventually, her beloved town would find a way to revive itself before the new Regent of their Province came to visit. Because as it was, her family foraged for scraps to survive. Her friends treat each other as enemies. And if the Regent arrived to find Goia in its current state, he would end up casting everyone out of their homes and off his land. Then it happened! Her hope was finally to be rewarded.A visitor came to town with a strange request. Dadda traded a portion of his land to a man covered with tattoos in return for a vast amount of gold coins. With their new riches, her family had plenty to eat and a fine home to live in. And her beloved Goia began to thrive once again. One problem. The contract stated that the sorcerer got everything that was on the traded parcel of land at the time of the transaction. Which included Kardia! The crafty sorcerer was after Kardia and her Sano healing powers all along. Kardia must find a way out of the contract before the allotted time is up, or their good fortunes and answered wishes will end up costing the townspeople of Goia their freedom and Kardia her life... Enter an enchanting realm of adventures with this new series that takes place in the beloved realm of Alburnium.The author who brought you The White Road Chronicles is back with a new, gripping series of loss, betrayal, and one girl's desperate fight to not give up on the only thing she has...hope. This story is for those who love allegorical, fairytale retellings set in a fantastical world.Blood and Water is an epic fantasy fairy tale adventure mixed with clean romance and humor. In the Chronicles of Alburnium series.Blood & Water- Book OneSilver & Light- Book TwoGold & Fire- Book Three The Faerie Trader is a bonus story that fits between books 1 and 2 but can be read at any time. Scroll up and one-click now to start your next enchanting adventure!

Even in the midst of beauty, there will be thornsEscape to beautiful places in the stories of three siblings as they try to piece together their shattered lives on a small West Texas lavender farm. Merciful LoveThey'd been kept apart because of secrets and fear. When they finally meet, will their fractured pasts keep them from seeing their common connection? Faye Andrews wants to keep the shameful truth about her real father a secret. Chase Michaels wants to make his guardian's last days as peaceful as possible and vows to protect him at all costs. Faye's life is heading down the road to nowhere when her mother shows up with a request Faye wants to refuse, but can't. Her bio-dad is dying and she needs to head south to Thistle, Texas, and help set his affairs in order. Except, bio-dad doesn't want her help, he wants reconciliation. He wants her love. Chase's life is spiraling out of control. His guardian, Heath, the only person left who cares about him, is dying. Vowing to protect him, Chase is wary when the legitimate heir arrives and worries that she'll make Heath's last days miserable and ruin all the hard work Chase has done for the farm. A man on his deathbed. An estranged daughter. A young man who belongs to no one. And the mercy they find in a loving God who brings them all together. Graceful HarmonyMelanie Brown's life was sinking into a miry pit. She hated her job, had an apartment she couldn't afford, and her pride was taking a downward tumble. After being dismissed from her teaching job, as a music instructor, Melanie's mother, Lilly Brown showed up with her flying eagle RV, ready to take her to a 'safe place' on her sister Faye's lavender farm. There, in the quiet town of Thistle, Texas, she could recoup her losses. Melanie had thought her life couldn't get any worse. She was wrong.Wild Billy Higgins loved taking risks. He'd ridden bucking broncos and ran into burning buildings, but none of that prepared him for the bristly, sharp-tongued woman that had come to stay at his best friend's farm. He could have believed that Faye's beautiful sister was an angel sent from heaven if her horns weren't tilting her halo. Billy never backed away from a challenge, then again, he'd never been up against the likes of Melanie Brown before. They say opposites attract. Billy just wasn't sure if they could ever get along and live in harmony. Blessed GiftsBen wasn't even sure if he was father material when in a stopped heartbeat, he became a single parent. Benjamin Brown wasn't proud of his mistakes, but he did intend to try to step up and do what was right, even if the baby's mother wanted nothing to do with him. When the delivery goes bad, Ben is left holding his son with no idea of how to take care of a baby's basic needs. Lively Lilly has a plan. Ben's mother, Lilly, takes him to his sister's farm in Thistle Texas. There is nothing for miles around except fields of lavender, gardens of produce, and an ornery old goose. However, his sisters Faye and Melanie promised to help Ben get back on his feet. Unfortunately, he fears that he's slowly sinking into the mud. Olivia Canales wants out. She has outgrown her family home and nagging/interfering mother. She wants her own place, but jobs in town are few and far between. Besides, she loves working on her best friend's Lavender Farm and Faye has promised her full-time work once they get everything going and open up to visitors. When Faye's brother shows up with a baby he has no idea how to care for, Olivia's heart goes out to his dilemma. Olivia agrees to be that help, only to end up going in deeper than she ever anticipated.

Welcome to Madison Creek Where Northern Hospitality Meets Southern ComfortA Contemporary Inspirational Romance Haley Madison packed her big dreams and drove to the Arctic. Well, all right, so it's Madison Creek, Michigan. But for a Texas gal, this frozen land ought to come with a sled and huskies. If it wasn't for her family's rundown property, she'd have stayed where the sun shone bright and warm. However, she has grand ideas for her inheritance even if the town has thrown up their objections to her plans. Ethan Winters hated going home and admitting failure. Sure, he has a special talent for the violin, but he has bigger ambitions than playing at the local bowling alley. And then there was the idea of facing his father. No, he wasn't ready to go home just yet. He veered off the interstate and drove to a little town named Madison Creek. Maybe his luck would change.

He has lived a charmed life. She only has her devoted seven workers to depend on in this modern-day Snow White retelling. Jeremy Grimwood followed in his father's footsteps and went to work at the family's investment bank. But his dismal life is racing toward a dead end. Until the weekend when he joins his family at their favorite ski resort. There he runs into his childhood friend, Melody Carson, whom he's had a crush on for as long as he could remember. Melody Carson inherited the Sky High ski resort when her parents passed away in an auto accident. The resort has been in her family for the past four generations. Now her mountain refuge is about to collapse and the predators are circling. Jeremy wants to help Melody and maybe get himself out of the friend zone. But Melody has built a protective wall around herself and refuses to accept hand-outs or take advantage of her friends.Will Jeremy ever be able to break through Melody's icy fortress so she can see the true prince he truly wishes to be?

If trouble only lasts for a season, Haley wonders when this one will end. As their big wedding day approaches, her joy is clouded by a storm of busy schedules, expectations, and demands. When she needs Ethan the most, all the pressures seem to be pushing them apart. Then Haley's impetuous younger sister shows up on their doorstep complete with a mess of challenging troubles adding to the weighty burdens already dragging her down. When Haley and Ethan's love is put to a heartbreaking test, Haley wonders if the distance between them has grown too wide to be bridged. Ethan can't stand to watch the love of his life falling apart and decides that he must find a way to help her through this troubling time or risk losing her forever. Welcome to Madison Creek Where Northern Hospitality Meets Southern ComfortA Contemporary Inspirational Romance>ABOUT THE MADISON CREEK SERIESSnow BelleStormy HeartsSun KissesSeason's EndFrom the Madison Creek Township Novella series: Secretly In LoveCandy Lane ChristmasThe Heart CollectorA Thousand WishesBe sure to stop in for a visit and enjoy the fun! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jackie Castle lives in her comfortable Texas home where she spins marvelous tales and enjoys relaxing in the evenings with her husband Bob, their children and grandchildren. Her favorite pastime, besides reading, is traipsing through her imaginary worlds in search of another story.