Vivienne James loves going to the mall, but she's not there to spend her own money. As a personal shopper and owner of her own business, Exquisite by Viv, she's on the prowl for the latest and greatest items for her most exclusive clientele. When she bumps into Cal McDonald, Vice-President of a local bank, she's intrigued by his smile and charm. But she doesn't expect him to offer her a job as his personal assistant, especially when an adult toy she purchased for her client comes flying out of her bag. Vivienne's business means the world to her, but Cal's offer is so tempting. Unsure of what to do, her best friend makes her a paper fortune teller to guide her. The result is a promising future where all her dreams come true. Though she'd rather focus her efforts on individual clients and building a portfolio, Cal's proposition ticks a lot of boxes and is in line with her fortune teller. It seems like a no-brainer. But right when Vivienne's decision...

From USA Today bestselling author Tracy Krimmer comes a darling romantic comedy about healing and how the past can shape the future.Grocery store manager Holly James can oversee an entire staff in her sleep. But when it comes to her love life, she's a muddled mess. After finally ending a contentious marriage that left her swimming in debt and living back at home with her parents, the last thing she needs to deal with is a romantic relationship.But then a letter comes. Not only is Levi Walsh back in town, but he has a message and a gift for Holly. The special charm necklace isn't from him, though. It's from his sister–Holly's former best friend who passed away from cancer as a child.One charm is missing from the necklace, and Holly is on a mission to find it. Levi is more than happy to help. Having more fun than she has had in a long time, Holly remembers that while the past may be painful, there are happy memories, too. When sparks fly with...

A childhood game leads Sadie down the path to love. Will she follow? Sadie Sherman just finished another year of teaching first grade. She loves her students and her job, but she is ready for summer break. She plans to go to Paris and live her best life, hopefully with a Parisian named Jacques. But her summer plans take a back seat to her parents' recent request. With her parents retired and ready to downsize, it falls to Sadie to clean out all her childhood memories that are stored in their attic. As she goes through boxes of school projects, journals, stuffed animals, and games, she comes across an old MASH game. Teacher. Haletown. Red Ford. House. Zero kids. Zero pets. Marry Joey Bates. Sadie is surprised that all the predictions have come true. All except one: marry Joey Bates. But as luck would have it, she runs into Joey one evening while out with some friends. Could this be fate...

Emma has always dreamed of owning a bakery. When her mom passes away and leaves a small inheritance, she makes her dream a reality. But running a successful business doesn't happen overnight, and Emma is learning that the hard way. First, she's not building a customer base as quickly as she'd like. The only thing keeping her afloat is the fact that she plays landlord to the neighboring business, Nail Carnations. Even stepping out of her comfort zone with the bright orange nail polish isn't enough to shock her into success. Second, the hot community cop, Aaron, is distracting her. Not that it's all bad. He comes by every day for bakery and coffee, and him flashing her his sexy smile is the best part of her day. Lastly, Emma's jerk of an ex-husband, the insurance adjuster from hell, wants to run her out of business. Right when she's getting her business off the ground and losing herself in her budding relationship with...

Follow the rules. Be reliable. Don’t wear your heart on your sleeve. Living by these words didn’t put librarian Isla Hunter any closer to the life she imagined at thirty. With her birthday in only a few days, she can’t wait to sail away on a week in the sun with her friends Asher and Charlotte. It may be just what she needs. When an attractive woman takes a liking to Asher, Isla’s heart feels threatened in an unfamiliar way. She’s used to Asher flipping through women like a playbook without a second thought, but this time it’s different. As she tries to sort out her emotions, she struggles with Asher’s connection with this woman. Is it time for Isla to finally break the rules or will that only lead her in hot water? Circle in the Sand is the third book in the Oceanic Dreams series. This is a multi-author series and each book can be read on its own. Books in series: I Saw Him Standing There by Holly Kerr Time of My Life by Laura Heffernan Circle in the Sand by Tracy Krimmer I Thought it Was You by Kirsty McManus I Will Follow Him by Holly Tierney-Bedord Take a Chance on Me by Delancey Stewart Shut Up and Dance With Me by Monique McDonell The Best of You by Sophie-Leigh Robbins

Whitney only needs two things to survive -- a steaming cup of coffee and the opportunity to create art with makeup. But until her big break comes along, she's stuck selling makeup at the mall. While out at a nightclub dancing her cares away, Whitney catches a fleeting glance of a man she's convinced is Prince Charming himself, but she misses her chance to talk to him. How will she find him now? Taking a wild chance, she places an online ad and her dreams come true when he appears. Only fairy tales aren't what they seem. As Whitney struggles to deal with the vast amount of changes in her life, her Prince is up against some losses in his, widening the gap between them. The only answer to their problems lies right in front of their faces. Can they figure it out before it's too late?**

Introverted Candy didn’t ask to host the company holiday party, but that’s exactly what she’s doing. Will she go from sweet to sour when her best friend not only intrudes on her apartment, but meddles in her love life? ••••• Candy Christmas is a short story.**

Realtor and amateur bowler Kate Hayes is the ultimate fixer-upper at this stage in her life. Grieving the death of her father, she moves to a brand new town for a fresh frame. She quickly realizes, however, that location isn’t everything she’s always preached to her clients when she finds herself falling into the same bad habits. To break the cycle, she joins a local bowling league and meets handsome – but taken – meteorologist Kellan Valentine. Will their friendship lead to sunny skies or it is another forecast for disaster?**

An alcoholic. A scarred man. A thief. Harvey, a twenty-two-year-old high school drop-out arrives home, a brief stint in rehab behind him and ready to start his life again. Then he meets Beth and her innocence and her desire to have it all capture him completely. A girl on the cusp of womanhood. Determined. A bright future. Beth, a recent high school graduate among the top in her class, can’t wait to get to college and fulfill her dreams. Then she meets Harvey and with his mysterious past, he stirs feelings in her she can't ignore. The chemistry between them is unmistakable but Harvey doesn't trust easily and refuses to divulge his past to Beth though she wants to be a part of his future. The pieces of their lives lie broken all around them, but can Harvey put his life back together and win Beth over before she begins her new life without him? And can Beth find the strength to become the woman she wants to be without sacrificing her integrity?

Penny and high school never got along. She attends her fifteen year reunion costume party on Halloween and hopes her high school crush Will shows up. When the lights go out and Will finds her, can their sparks turn the lights back on? This is a short story, approximately 8,600 words.

Chelsea Wyatt, a single mom trying to build a life for her and her son, is sick of the body she sees in the mirror. A daily diet of Cookie Crisp cereal is not doing wonders for her mood or her figure, and it’s time for a change. Setting out to get fit, she commits herself to a daily walking plan, forcing herself to give up her all-sugar and carb diet, a difficult task at her donut obsessed job. But her plan goes sideways when a stumble on the ice puts her in the arms of Jay, an attractive young man out on a run. They grab coffee together, and Chelsea finds herself thinking about him long after their short meeting. The thought of dating again hadn’t crossed her mind in years, and she doesn’t even know if Jay is available, or if he would be interested in her despite her unfit body. Just when she has a handle on her new routine, her past catches up with her, throwing her blossoming relationship with Jay and the rest of her life into chaos. Can Chelsea hold onto the people she loves most, or will a wrong turn set her up for failure? This is book 2 of the Pastime Pursuits series, and can be read as a stand-alone novel.**