Bøger af Kerry Evelyn

Fixer upper meets found family in this new heartwarming small-town second chance romance when a matchmaking wedding planner reunites a lonely architect with the girl he promised to love forever.LiamWhen my family moved across the country, I promised the only girl I've ever loved that I'd be back. To seal that promise and prove my love to her, I spent every last penny I earned on a promise ring.But mere days later, the crushing blow of an email rocked my world-she'd decided not to wait for me, urging me to move on. When I returned to Palmer City later that year, I discovered she'd vanished into the foster care system after a tragic event at her home.It's been nine years, and I've never given up hope of finding her. I've never let go of the dream that we could have a future together. When my cousin asks me to return to Colorado to redesign our grandparents' old barn into a wedding venue, I jump at the chance.And when I show up for the job, it's her that my cousin hired to lead the construction. She's moved back to town, and all of the feelings I'd long-since buried have resurfaced-along with the dream I'd never truly given up on.BeckStunned. Shocked. Stupefied.When I arrive at the barn to meet with the architect, the last thing I expect is to come face-to-face with the boy who promised to love me forever. The very same boy who had given me a promise ring, a long-lost symbol of his unwavering love and commitment. But even though I broke his heart, I could never quite let go of the love I had for him.When our eyes lock, the buried feelings I had for him rush back. While hope and happiness fill his expression, my inner turmoil makes me want to bolt.He doesn't deserve the mess that is me or the destruction I leave in my wake. I need to keep my distance, because if we fall in love again-as grownups-I know the heartache will be unbearable. I can't survive losing him again.This is a sweet return-to-hometown he-falls-first workplace romance with heartwarming characters, found family, and even a matchmaking horse named Swiftie. Author's Note: This book features characters from my Palmer City world. It's a stand-alone, but if you love the town and characters, be sure to check out my Palmer City Voltage series.

He was her BFF until life got in the way. Now he's back, right when she needs him most. But crossing the line of friendship will risk more than just their hearts. All Jane Porter Allen ever wanted was a big family, front porch, and white picket fence. That dream was laid to rest alongside her husband, Casey, when their life was just getting started. Now, as their son, Noah, faces a similar life-threatening diagnosis, she's forced to confront her past as she struggles with how to save her little boy's future. Enter Ryan Engstrom, Jane's college bestie and Casey's childhood best friend. A pediatric neurosurgeon, he's full of regrets and determined to help Noah. He'll need to move mountains to make sure Noah receives the best medical treatment possible-all the while fighting his own personal demons as he faces a heart-wrenching decision. Though still deeply grieving past traumas, Jane and Ryan are just as in tune with each other as ever. When their feelings grow beyond friendship, everything hangs in the balance, including Noah's life. Now, they must confront their pain and make a choice-continue on separate paths and miss out on a second chance at love, or risk everything to find a way to build a future together. Love on the Brain is a poignant emotional journey that explores love, loss, and the healing of wounds that prove most resistant to it.

A curse, a kingdom, and a quest... *** BIRD'S EYE VIEW When Nettie's life is in peril, her true self will take flight. Nettie's acceptance letter to Once Upon Academy is the opportunity she's waited her whole life for. The prima ballerina's first eighteen years were spent following rules and obeying her parents. She's excited to go out on her own to discover who she really is and the letter is her ticket out. Reggie, a fifth-year senior and an orphan, only knows one thing for sure: he loves to fly. So, when one of his flying students reveals to him he has the mark of a royal phoenix shifter, he's excited to conquer the sky for real and learn more about his heritage. But will he get his chance? When Nettie and Reggie are locked in a tower by a foe on the eve of Reggie's first transformation, his life is in mortal danger. Helping him means Nettie must face her own greatest fear. Can they save themselves and each other? *** PHOENIX RISING Reggie will need to summon all the power within him to break the curse of his kingdom's firstborn. Finding his birth father and learning he's heir to a kingdom is a lot for Reggie to adjust to-especially when tradition demands the one thing he can't give. Refusing to accept conforming when duty calls, he teams up with his half-brother to find a way to right the wrongs. Nettie, not willing to stand by until a solution presents itself, begins a quest to find a magical artifact that can set everything right. From Once Upon Academy to exotic kingdoms in realms near and far, she and Reggie will risk everything. Together with Reggie's half-brother Krish and his beloved Saraya, the four will do whatever it takes to keep everything from going up in flames and earn their happily-ever-afters. *** This is a sweet fantasy with a lot of fairytale elements, a good amount of magic, a bit of romance, and a whole lot of fun! Suitable for ages 13 & up (or youngers who don't mind kissing, haha).

His colonel hired him to protect her, not to fall in love. But their fake honeymoon at a seaside resort might just save their hearts as well as her life. When her life is upended by a vicious stalker, Lanie Owens retreats to a seaside resort where she can heal in peace while the authorities hunt down her stalker. The last thing she wants is to get bossed around by the handsome bodyguard who's been hired to protect her. Army Ranger Matt Saunders has almost recovered from the injuries he sustained during the hellish event that almost took his life. Anxious to prove he's fit for duty, he accepts the position to protect his former colonel's granddaughter. Their faith, values, and struggles with PTSD draw them together, but is it enough to rearrange their lives? When Lanie's location is exposed, Matt will do everything it takes to protect her-and find a way for them to be together. If you love romance with a bit of suspense, idyllic coastal resorts, fake marriages, kickass heroines, swoon-worthy bodyguards who love their grandmothers, and a colorful ensemble cast of characters you won't forget, this book is for you!