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CREEKSIDE series

Sexy Claus (Creekside #1; also part of The Naughty List series)

Available in e-book, paperback, and audiobook!

Everyone saw Sven Carlsen kissing Mrs. Claus underneath the mistletoe last night!

Occupational therapist Christy Rime (45) left her hometown twenty-seven years ago, but now she’s back for the holidays to cut the final ties. Selling her late father’s house and wrapping up a few loose ends will keep her too busy to focus on regrets—until a new acquaintance begs a favor. Then a chance meeting with her first love sparks doubts about her reasons for staying away.

Single dad Sven Carlsen (45) has plenty of experience going up on the housetop as a roofer, so playing Santa at the local fundraiser to benefit his disabled daughter is a no-brainer. When his high school sweetheart unexpectedly shows up as a last-minute Mrs. Claus replacement, old feelings and attraction flare to life again.

Will a steamy right-time, right-place kiss under the mistletoe and a nudge from his matchmaking daughter help Sven and Christy finally find their happily-ever-after?

Roll With It (Creekside #2)

Now available in e-book and paperback! Coming soon to audiobook!

Chance brought him back into her life, but she’ll have to choose between playing it safe and taking a risk.

Brenna Carlsen (32) nearly died eight years ago in a car accident, but she hasn't let a spinal cord injury or a wheelchair slow her down. She now runs her own successful architecture firm, specializing in accessible homes and renovations. Next up in her goals—a romantic relationship and intimacy.
Fletcher Hayes (32) returned to Creekside a year and a half ago to work for his uncle's construction company. He never expects to connect with the girl he had a crush on back in high school. Falling in love is easy, but convincing her they can go the distance may prove to be a challenge, especially when she thinks she knows what’s best for him.

Life's about to test their love. Will they be able to roll with the changes?






Already Gone (Creekside #3)

Coming soon!

Features Athena Bauer (41) and Ozzy Rippen (33)

Tropes: small town, found family, single mom