Katie Holmes is a caffeine addict. Between college, and taking care of her brother, it's acceptable. Though, it doesn't help that the cafe down the street is full of handsome baristas, including one William Cerak in particular who has a mysterious scar on his wrist. Synopses will be the death of my publishing career.

Book One - Crantock Trilogy Escaping an abusive relationship, Maddie has run to Cornwall. She's starting over, with her young son Will and has covered her tracks to ensure she can't be found. Maddie very quickly meets Finn, gorgeous,laid back, surf obsessed, the ultimate good time guy. The attraction is instant, but as far as Maddie is concerned, the absolute last thing she needs. Can Finn conquer her fears and convince her to trust him? When Maddie discovers Finn has secrets of his own - will their pasts ultimately destroy their chance of happiness?

Grief-stricken over the death of the boss who was like a father to her, Olivia Bailey is left to deal with the aftermath--the arrival of his dashing but estranged son, Pierce Alexander. But she can't stand him and he doesn't trust her. Will working for the new CEO remain to be an impossible task? *** Olivia Bailey might be plain and boring, but she's content with her current lifestyle, working for the kind but lonely old man who owns Alexander Corporation. But his untimely death flips her simple life upside down. Now, she must deal with his estranged son, the heir to his business empire, together with the growing feelings building up between them. Will Olive manage to bear the pressure and issues cropping up along the way--or is this too much to ask? Disclaimer: This story won The Wattys 2014 People's Choice Award. Cover Design by Ashley Marie Bandy

All she wanted was a kitten to keep her company on her new farm, but new to town Aria Williams was finding that difficult to achieve. Having to escape her life, where her best friend ran off with her boyfriend, she broke ties with her successful band and left her life of fame behind her. Scarred and battered Flynn Logan saw trouble on the horizon at Aria's arrival. As one of the veterinarians of their small community, he would never simply sell his kittens. Aria had to earn one. His years in a war zone had taken a rough toll and left him with little trust for human society. In his world, his kittens would have the choice of who they wanted to live with and he stuck by those rules, until her. After a tumultuous beginning, Aria begins to see something in him that rarely existed in her fame filled world. She saw a uniqueness behind his surly expression, and although she didn't want it, she found herself drawn to him. When her secret is discovered, she can only wonder if their budding relationship can survive the news. Perhaps Flynn would be more resilient than she thought. He could lead her to greater heights than she had ever known, only time would tell.

Responsible. Sensible. Words that describe October Grace Dixon according to the residents of Red Mire, Texas. Until little October tips the boat over and finds herself sent to live in Pecan Valley with her cousin Arizona for reasons that leave the rest of the town in confusion. Desperate for a way to support herself once she arrives to the eerily familiar town, October meets with the owner of the town's most popular eatery and feels her world shift once again. Sterling Young used to be the bad boy of Pecan Valley, until the death of his parents at age eighteen leaves him the sole guardian of a rambunctious five year old and a third generation family restaurant. Now, nearly eleven years later he's running two thriving business, maneuvering around a moody teenager and dodging the women his best friend's mother sends his way -- after all he's got too much on his plate to be trying to date. One meeting with the town's newest resident has him changing his mind, even if she does come with a surprise or two up her sleeve. XXXXX Once again this AMAZING cover was made by @southernTxkindagirl

Nicholas Davenport needs a housekeeper. With a multi-billion empire to run and two overactive children, widower Nick needs all the help he can get. What he doesn't want is complications. Betsy Jones needs a job. Her sister is sick and her own life is in shambles. When the opportunity comes to fill in for her sister as a housekeeper, she jumps in with both feet. ... All too soon the pair are fighting their mutual attraction. Will they be able to help one another heal or will the divide between the Billionaire and his Housekeeper be too great for them to overcome? #209 Romance 23.03.2017 Trigger warnings: miscarriage/infant death and in the latter half of the book there is a chapter containing violence.

Lacey Harper is in love with her brother's best friend, Adonis Grayson, who is also the lead singer of a famous band. When she is faced with a life changing situation, it rocks everyone close to her including Adonis and she discovers nothing is simple in life or love. ***** Lacey Harper is in love with Adonis Grayson, but he only sees her as the younger sister of his best friend. She has tried everything to get over him, but the heart wants what it wants. How is she supposed to move on when he is the lead singer in a band and his photo is plastered across every magazine? It's only when she has to navigate a serious life experience does she discover nothing is simple, even when everything she has ever wanted is within her grasp. *Please note this is only a five chapter sample of the book. The book is free to read on my Patreon account.

Young Adult author Aiko Bradley wants some worldly experience and who better to teach her than the worldliest of men-Maximilian Croft? From his daredevil stunts to his decadent affairs, Max is everything a perfect heartbreaker should be-one that Aiko might enjoy but will never fall for. Dainty innocents aren't Max's cup of tea-even those with a tart tongue and scalding honesty. Involving Aiko in his life will break more than just her heart but can he walk away before his own shatters? They'll play games and make no promises but when dangers outside of their stubborn hearts threaten the fleeting, will they find the courage to fight for forever? *** Copyright © 2017 by Nina Tippett. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Nina Tippett. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Images, music and videos used in any of the multi-media content posted in this story are the sole property of their respective owners unless otherwise noted. Cover art photo purchased from Shutterstock and edited by the author. ***

"Close your eyes." he croaked, I did as I was told without any disobedience. "Have you any idea how badly I want to kiss you right now?" I shook my head in reply. "Badly, so fucking badly." he whispered as his harsh breath fanned across my cheek. Dark haired and tattooed, Xavier looked like the ultimate bad boy...but weren't bad boys meant to have that boyish charm? The thing is, Xavier was extremely guarded, hot headed and quite frankly, scary. In fact, Xavier was many things but romantic and loving wasn't two of them. He was a building half built, a puzzle with half of the pieces missing... Until he met me. Warning: Bad language (lots of). A possessive delinquent that is guaranteed to make you smile (or cry.)

Jason McTern left the small town of Vensword to escape his sorrows. When he returns to check on his diner and family he didn't expect Grace Adler.  Gracie works at the diner and Jason quickly notices the young, innocent, single mom.Gracie has dark secerts, ones she wants no one to know about. Until Jason comes into her life. Will this cold hearted irish stud learn this scared waitress's secerts? Or has he gotten himself too deep?