Flynn's Crossing Romantic Suspense Series

It all began here. They call themselves the girl tribe, a term of endearment for their close-knit circle of professional women, secure in their lives and making their way in the world. That world is Flynn's Crossing, California, nestled in the Northern Sierra foothills. Along its Main Street and rural roads, romance happens when they least expect it – and only after they fully accept themselves. Serena, Gabby and Roxy can't resist. Tess can't give up on the possibility of love, not when they decide to each provide her with perfect men for three blind dates. In the end, she can pick who found the most suitable match to win the bet. That is, only if any of the dates measure up to Tess's high standards. Who will she pick? The military vet? The county worker? The chef? Or will her secret thwart them all? It takes Three Blind Dates to decide. The Flynn's Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love. You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Redemption comes at a price. In a peaceful northern California foothills town, Serena Williamson works tirelessly to provide military vets with counseling and support. Even after funding cuts and with only months left for the services to survive, Serena is determined to continue assisting those in need; eliminating programs isn’t an option. She discovers, however, that sometimes redemption comes at a high price. In this case, it’s helping a mysterious hermit based on the requirements of an equally mysterious donor. That loner acts like a veteran, but she can’t find him in any database. Dane Ashland doesn’t want to be helped. Haunted by tragic memories and internal demons, and with his secrets hiding in plain sight, he knows he is better off alone. Keeping his past to himself, Dane builds a physical fortress he hopes will block out the rest of the world. But with his internal pain already evident to people in Flynn’s Crossing, Serena steps in, hammer in hand, and before long he is relying on her in ways he never thought possible, and for far more than work on his house. Dane worries she won’t stay once she finds out about the past he so desperately wants to hide. But only Serena can offer him the redemption he needs to reclaim his life. Now he must try to overcome his self-loathing in order to help her save a future that could help so many others. Length:  83,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

When keeping things simple is impossible, love can be the flash of fire that results. DK McGiven’s dreams are close to being realized. Finally coming into her own talent, she melts metal to her wishes and creates sculptures that have her fans clamoring for more. Only one thing is holding her back from completing her current masterpiece: her own insecurity in the passion department. Her girl tribe’s suggestion? Find a sexy guy and learn what she’s been missing, without engaging her heart of course. Worldly and willing Vince Cassidy seems to fit the bill. Bored with his successful lifestyle writer career, he heads to the mountains for some entertaining distractions. He’s enthusiastic about the friends with benefits perks DK offers. Maybe a little fling with a local artist will be just what the doctor ordered. Length:  88,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

In the battle between wine and water, two controlling hearts clash, and with a witch involved, the results can be poisonous. Marguerite Devereaux crafts wines that are exceptional, nothing short of perfection.  But the girl tribe counsels caution, saying that little in life is truly flawless.  She knows best though.  Doing things her way guarantees success.  When facts don’t agree, lashing out is the only way to protect her ego.  Is it also enough to guard her heart against her growing attraction to a man she vows to fight? Deke Kermarrec strives to honor the seven generations who have worked his land, even if he is the last in the family who cares.  Nurturing high quality animals and protecting the ranch legacy are his life, one that’s threatened by a relative newcomer with little respect for science as well as sustainability.  Convincing her he’s right requires more than waving facts in her face – or taking her to bed. Trouble flows downhill, and Marguerite and Deke face a treacherous crisis threatening more than their jobs.  With so much at risk, can they blend their passion for each other into a solution to their problems?  Perhaps the witch has answers to all of their questions. Length:  94,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

“Fortune smiles upon the brave and frowns upon the coward.” For Geno Altimari, the old Latin proverb proved to be true. One pivotal night and a denied entreaty changed everything. It cost him years of friendship and missed opportunity for a life that might have been his destiny, simply because he was afraid. Love was never the same. Burying his caution under a laid-back smile made it easier to hide his regrets. When karma offers him a second chance, he wants to be the man everyone believes he is. His personal apprehension is harder to conquer. But Agnes Amendola needs him, and her daughter longs for something special to make her life complete, something in Geno’s power to provide. Can he overcome his anxiety over his past mistakes? As their teacher said in first grade, Altimari and Amendola sound destined to be together. Maybe this time, fortune will smile upon them. Length:  92,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Control or passion, risk – or love? Romantic love is something Gabby Cooley-Burke believes in with all her heart. When her great love died, she was left with her wonderful son and memories to last her a lifetime. Despite encouragement from her girl tribe to begin dating again, she is convinced this should be enough. Ten-year-old Jeremy is hers alone to care for, but that challenge isn’t all she faces when she loses her job. Rick Chagres is protecting his son Will as well, perhaps a little too much. His fears are real and grounded in a scary past. When Jeremy and Will become partners in science class, their personalities clash and a fight ensures, bringing their parents to meet under less than ideal circumstances. Unwilling to tolerate any risks when it comes to his boy, the last thing Rick anticipates is giving Gabby his trust and earning her love.  Can that love offer them protection against an uncertain future? Length:  87,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Were they jinxed from the start? Roxy LaFollette is proud of the food empire she built in Flynn’s Crossing. With her nationally-acclaimed restaurant, her gourmet grocery, and her catering business, she has little time to indulge in any relationship.  Besides, all men are scum in her opinion - her girl tribe friends’ fiancés and husbands excluded, of course.  The results of a business decision, however, are about to put the reason for her cherished opinion at center stage in her life. Movie director Mac Smythe knows it is probably best to let the past stay in the past. With so much riding on the success of the thriller he’s filming, he has no time for distractions.  His taste for adventure has been tempered over the years, due in large part to the loss of the one woman he thought he could trust and love.  But when fate gives him a second chance, it seems his desire to forgive the questions and lies is forever jinxed. Are food, film and love enough to overcome past betrayals? Length:  90,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

She was the one person who could convince him, without pleading her case, that he’d been dead wrong. Justice wasn’t a sharp sword but a dull blade, and sometimes, it did more damage than good as it sliced through to the truth. Sheriff’s Deputy Jake Kermarrec has a strict interpretation of right and wrong, and if you end up in jail, justice obviously prevailed.  Being a cop is what he knows, and the only thing he aspires to.  When he’s a hero and his career is at risk, he turns to Marlee Cruiz for relief.  Their physical attraction becomes harder to ignore with each session of massage, despite the rules and secrets between them.  The closer they become, though, the more difficult it is for either of them to turn away.  Marlee’s past slowly unravels, and Jake finds himself questioning his rigid beliefs, even as his friends and family begin to question his judgment.  As shocking news multiplies, he finds himself making bigger excuses on her behalf.  When it counts, will he put his commitment to protect and serve on the line for Marlee? Length:  96,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Destiny-bound by totems and love. Tess Willowspring, owner of Buds and Blooms, knows that leading the Flynn’s Crossing building committee isn’t such a high honor.  The role leaves her less time to create gorgeous floral arrangements, tend her garden, and enjoy her friends.  Life gets complicated when construction to develop a vacant lot meets with disturbing resistance from long-dead spirits – and only Tess can hear them. When Powers Ashland wins the honor of developing that mysterious Main Street property, he’s not sure what threatens him more, the strange discovery on the site bringing work to a halt, or his unwilling attraction to Tess.  Powers doesn’t feel he’s relationship material.  He’s better off expanding his construction company and rebuilding a bond with his brother.     Advice from the girl tribe and wolf pack aside, neither Tess nor Powers can keep their feelings from growing faster than the roses in her garden.  And digging in deep where emotions are concerned scares both of them – to death.  Do the totems they’ve chosen mean they’re predestined for each other? Length:  90,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Love is the remedy to cure old secrets. Noah Kinkead is a devoted single dad, a committed emergency room doctor, and a man with threats in his past. His dedication to duty may be the reason his wildland firefighting brother was injured as explosive arsons burn through their county. When a chance meeting with a redhead sends up sparks of a different sort, Noah wonders if he ever wants to treat the hot fevers that result. Nicolle Trajan understands loyalty and having her firefighter colleagues’ backs, even if no one had hers when it counted. As threats become more deadly than wind-fanned flames in the Sierra treetops, time is running short for her to investigate these fires and identify the person responsible. The protective extremes of her sheriff’s lieutenant twin make that procedure even harder, but Nici has a job to do. Too bad she can’t keep her mind on it when the sexy doctor crosses her path. Noah knew something was missing in his life, but it took lip-syncing old rock and roll to remind him complications can be worth the risk. Nici appreciates the tunes, but she might not be ready to dance to the music. Revealing secrets, the kind that are deadly, will be the cure they need to be together. Are they willing to take this risky prescription for a chance at the healing power of love? With Love's Fiery Resolution:  Four first responders – two sets of siblings in two nascent love affairs – fight wildland arsons with multiple suspects, including one of their own.  Check out Book 10 in this series for the rest of the story! Length: 95,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love. You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Musical muse or angel in disguise? After twenty years, Kaane Scott had nothing. Na-da. Zilch. Melodies that once flowed so easily, dried up. Words that tripped over themselves to follow, silent. He couldn't bring himself to call it Rebellion's farewell concert tour. Farewell meant he was done. Evangeline Reed was just beginning. "Use this gift to follow your passions, my dear, wherever they take you." Her aunt's words hung in the air like the lingering hint of her favorite perfume. Angel's art, her passions, her life all felt brand new. Kaane didn't feel done. He needed the muse to bring it back. If she came in the form of a cupid face and breathy voice, so be it. If she pushed him to face the one reality he never wanted to admit, it might be the price he had to pay. Could they create the perfect harmony together? Length: 94,000 words The Flynn's Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love. You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Their arsonist could be one of their own, unless he can prove his innocence. Gideon Kinkead is a firefighter who cares – about the burning wildland, about his peers, and about his family. He protects his brother with the same ferocity he uses to fight the flames, but his own past tragedy might be more than he can overcome. When a hot sheriff’s lieutenant demands evidence, Gid doesn’t want to resist. He’s ready and willing but not exactly able to provide more than a one night stand. Protect and serve is what Danielle Trajan embraces, because that’s what law enforcement is all about. She didn’t rise through the ranks by being sweet, and she isn’t about to change for any man. Only her twin sees through her defenses. When her path crosses with a potential suspect who has already stolen her heart, Dani will have to decide what’s more important, her black and white principles or the chance at love. Red roses appear each time Gideon is on a fire, and Dani suspects he knows more about these arsons than he’s letting on. He’s a player, but then, so is she. She might have to play him to learn what he knows. Will getting too close result in scorching burns for both of them, in real life and in love? With Love's Fiery Prescription:  Four first responders – two sets of siblings in two nascent love affairs – fight wildland arsons with multiple suspects, including one of their own.  Check out Book 9 in this series for the rest of the story! Length: 95,000 words The Flynn’s Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love. You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Is it possible to forgive without forgetting? She dominated the old picture with laughter and love as grand as the vibrant memories of her overshadowing our new lives. I know recreating the past isn't possible, and unity for a new family portrait isn't much easier. That is something I can't tolerate. I'm Powers Ashland, and I need to fix this, because that's what I do, even if some details might be beyond repair. Can I help my family overcome the past, even when the present is not in my control? Will we reunite for the sake of healing and find the peace I know we each deserve? I owe it to them and to my future with Tess to make sure it happens. With a faded family photograph to remind us, perhaps we'll find a way. The Flynn's Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love. You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Rancher and renaissance man Deke Kermarrec intends to propose marriage to his ladylove, winemaker Marguerite Devereaux, and as is his nature, he's planned for every minute of time and every contingency – or so he thought. He's fixed her favorite meal and memorized a few love poems to sweep her off her feet. It's Valentine's Day, after all. It's meant to be special. He didn't count on a snowstorm, visits by the witch, and something mysterious and scary Marguerite is keeping from him. Will this proposal between them ever work out? Their hot need for each other might burn up the sheets, but can it overcome their secrets? What's Marguerite hiding? And why can't Deke bring himself to pop the question? When something matters this much, it's important to do it right, even when the witch tries to help you. From the Author: When we last saw Marguerite and Deke in "Wine Into Water", they had patched up their differences over water rights and the witch and seemed to be heading down the path to a Happily Ever After. In Love's Touch of Justice, Deke shows his brother Jake the ring he plans to give Marguerite that Valentine's night, with a proposal designed to sweep her off her feet and assuredly say yes. Will he get cold feet? And will she say yes? Deke has been demanding to speak about these two lovebirds in this post-Wine story. They fight, they make up, and most of all, they love each other to distraction. Is there a nicer story for a holiday meant for love? I think not! Enjoy a night of special romance in Flynn's Crossing! The Flynn's Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

'Blood bond. We'll always rescue each other.' Two values drive Rock Kermarrec, duty and stubbornness. He determined his path based on choices he was forced to make with fault that was his alone to bear. Only one thing could correct his mistakes, and nothing would change his mission. Nothing, except a woman who tipped his planet off its axis years ago and seems resolved to do it again. Jenn Stanton only wants to right the wrongs of the world and turn it into a place where ethics mean more than the bottom line. Her willingness to take big risks has already caused her big trouble, but that doesn't stop her from standing in Rock's way. She intends to make his life better, even when love can't be part of the project. Can a blood bond to rescue each other withstand tragedy, risks, and the tests of time? Promises were promises, no matter what. But the harder Jenn pushes, the more Rock shoves back. Even their dogs couldn't get along. The Flynn's Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love. You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

If a Christmas tree gets chopped down in the forest, does a man who believes the pen is mightier than the saw come back in one piece? Vince Cassidy, lifestyle journalist and klutz, isn't sure. The fact that he's promised his wife DK he won't swear only raises his stress level. Rain slicked ground, kids smarter than he is, and a tale of generations past ensure that his two left thumbs won't get the job done in this new holiday tradition. Here's Vince's first person account of the adventure, and his tale of the Christmas tree nymph's love from long ago. Enjoy the magic of a holiday tradition, with a whole lot of love and sugar added in! From the Author: The idea for this novella came to me when my dear hubby and I were cutting down our tree at the same place I'd been going to for almost thirty years. Members of my family who used to be part of this party are long gone, as are many of the real life characters who operated this tree farm in the Sierra Nevada foothills. But who would be the best voice to tell this story? Superstitious Vince, with his penchant for getting into trouble with his big mouth and even bigger heart and being a writer to boot, was the perfect character. I wanted to stretch a little with this piece as well, which is why I used his first person voice. His tale at the end is based on common mythical themes, embellished as any fiction writer likes to do. I hope you enjoy reading this vignette about the daily lives of the girl tribe and the wolf pack as much as I loved writing it! The Flynn's Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Grateful - and out of control Little did Rick Chagres know his life could be so out of his precious control - or that he'd welcome it.  In the arms of Gabby Cooley-Burke, love becomes bigger than his fears, even if it was never a part of his master plan. When their sons Will and Jeremy put their heads together, though, who knows what kinds of plots they'll hatch.  Will Rick put aside over-thinking and go along with their current scheme?  And what surprises does Gabby have in store for him? From the Author:  What happened after THE END in book 3 of Flynn's Crossing, Naked Intolerances? The love story continues, of course! For Gabby and Rick, a relaxing late-summer jaunt to Lake Tahoe turns out to be anything but when their sons Jeremy and Will are up to their usual shenanigans. What can the boys possibly think of next? Read on and find out! The Flynn's Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love. You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!

Stacking the deck in a competition headed for trouble. Movie director Mac Smythe can't help it if sometimes he's jinxed.  The premiere of his film at the State Fair?  A wild idea.  Turning it into a special date night with the love of his life, chef Roxy LaFollette, seemed the perfect way to cap off a great event.  Unless, of course, Roxy receives a dare.  Knives flashing, she can't help but say yes.  But what happens next? From the Author: This seasonal novella features Mac's first person account of the tension, drama, and yes, love, that only a state fair setting can bring.  What started out as a simple date turns into trouble – and so much more!  Will Mac be able to make things right for Roxy?  Or has he stacked the deck in a competition headed for trouble?  Want to know more about Mac and Roxy's story?  Check out "Tastes and Consequences", Book 4 of the Flynn's Crossing Romantic Suspense series. The Flynn's Crossing series is contemporary romance set in the northern California foothills, suspense driven by small town secrets, and complex characters in compelling stories about friendship and love.  You can enjoy the books out of order without ruining their surprises!