Bøker av Ellie Hall

Does Cupid have a nice list? Never mind. Forget it. I'm breaking up with Valentine's Day. It started innocently enough with a harmless inquiry about a cute guy at a coffee shop. The goal was to get back in the romance game. The search turned into a social media frenzy. #DesperatelySeekingDane was not available. Talk about a buzzkill. Just when I thought things couldn't become more dramatic, because of my five minutes of online fame, a TV production company reached out to me as a last-minute contestant in a dating contest. It was an instant yes because one of the three bachelors is a major movie star and my lifelong crush. Here's the twist: I'm matched with the third-place prize, a daredevil hockey player I can't stand. Let's just say we have a brief but storied history involving shrill whistles, spilled coffee, and a bloody incident in an elevator. However, turns out the date is only the opening act. We end up in each other's debt, resulting in a meet-the-parents situation. But we kind of hit it off. As things heat up between us, sparks fly and the ice begins to melt. Can I be falling for the guy I loathe? This is a clean, sweet, closed door hockey romcom with lots of sweet kisses and a happily ever after.

Would I rather run into anyone other than the guy I love to hate? Actually, yes. I'd rather be beamed up by aliens or get chased by a pack of werewolves than physically run into my nemesis with my rental car. Thankfully, I was going under five miles an hour, but still. The celebrity football player with an ego the size of the Atlantic will never let me live down this incident. My sisters insisted I take a long weekend and retreat to our aunt and uncle's restaurant on what may as well be paradise island. They said I need a little R&R after the year I've had. They promised it would be fun. They insisted I lounge in a hammock. They lied. They didn't mention that Ryan McGregor would tease me all these years later. That he'd propose a fake relationship then flip that hammock over and kick sand at me when I said no. Okay, to be fair, that last part didn't happen, but it may as well have. I know Ryan and he'd relish the opportunity then cackle like the jackal he is. There's just one problem and it's a living, breathing-and irresistibly adorable, if I do say so myself-secret that he can never know. It's the kind that's hard to keep. But as for that R&R? More like R&D as I figure out this strange fluttering inside. Because the treasure hunt on a moonlit night was purely platonic. Kind of. Shh. There was no kissing. Mostly. Book 3 in this beachy, small town, brothers, treasure hunt-romantic comedy mashup might just steal your heart. The hate to love, single mom romance stands alone, but because of the mystery subplot, the books are best read in order. Fall in love with this sweet and swoony closed door romance today!

The Do Not Stay Inn is getting a second chance but will Camellia and Nash? It's bad enough I'm suddenly allergic to chocolate. I know, a travesty. But body chemistry changes with age...turns out, so does the heart. What's nominally worse is I spent my life savings on an old inn smack dab in the center of the quaint small town of Butterbury, Georgia. The plan was to feature it on the Christmas special of my home improvement show, however, the property turned out to be little more than a lump of coal. I wouldn't mind burning it to the ground, but my besties who I do the show with see potential. I'm a realtor, so usually, I have an eye for a diamond in the rough, but this one got me good. They bring in renowned businessman Nash "the Gnasher" Crandall to help bail us out. I, Camellia Calloway, can pick myself up by my own cozy slipper straps, thank you very much. Anyway, he's more like Nash Scrooge with the miserly way he destroys small businesses...and hearts. Yes, we have a history. Years ago, he got me good too. It's a shock to learn he's a widower and has an adorable son. But that won't convince me he's on Santa's nice list. No, I refuse to agree to his proposal that I pose as his fake girlfriend in order to save Christmas and the inn. As they say, fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice... ...And we end up in front of an evergreen tree, baking cookies, and then I find myself in his arms under a sprig of mistletoe. But the question is, do I return the kiss?

I don't believe in love at first sight, but it turns out hate at first sight is definitely real. CatelineI gave up my career in professional ballet to pursue a college degree. It was the logical and safe choice-and not only because a degree would secure me a 401k. Back home, I had to escape the barbarian my parents wanted me to marry. Leaving the past behind, I landed a job as an etiquette coach. I quickly learned how to transform cavemen into gentlemen. However, having gained my independence, I'm not looking for one of my own. And I'm certainly not looking at my latest client, the football player they call "the Wolf." Not at his large hands, broad shoulders, or his captivating eyes. I'm no Little Red Riding Hood. I've had enough of big, bad men, thank you very much. ConnorGetting in trouble with my commissioner after an error in judgment and having to attend etiquette training isn't the worst part of the punishment. No, that's getting benched from dating or hooking up while at "reform school." My nickname isn't unfounded. I have plenty of room in my life for women, just not relationships. Then again, that doesn't mean I can't have a little fun with the sassy and striking, yet tightly wound woman assigned as my new image coach. She despises me-or maybe just football and fooling around. Typically, I take over a room with my swagger alone but can't seem to get her to let her hair down. When the real-world application of our lessons takes us on a camping trip, things between us get serious-life and death serious-and I suddenly can't imagine mine without her. We're opposites in every way, rivals on the field, so why are we so attracted to each other? USA Today bestselling author Ellie Hall presents a romantic comedy with sweet and swoony sizzle in this faith-friendly, heartwarming, Hallmark style romance. Each book stands alone but reading them in order provides a deeper, richer experience.

Is there such a thing as a meet ugly? Let me back up a beat. At a party last month, I thought I'd met the one: Mr. Mysterious. Mr. Handsome. Mr. Grooves. We danced together, flirted, and had fun. Bess + Cassian = Forever. Then I never heard from him again. Still single, I officially move to Butterbury. True to form, I arrive with a bang. As in crash-boom-bang. My trusty but rusty pink Cadillac slides sideways into an Escalade. That particular SUV belongs to Mr. Angry. Yes, the same mister. To say that was the beginning of an unfortunate series of events is an understatement. I learn that my services aren't needed at the job that brought me to town. My rental floods, and I accidentally douse the mayor with a bucket of water. Okay, the last one wasn't entirely innocent, but he uses his power to torment my family and friends. Who're amazing by the way. My siblings offer to bail me out. However, I'm here to make my way and not take handouts-they're already full of makeup brushes and hair styling tools. Oh, and there aren't any openings at the local salon. So what's a resourceful gal like me to do? Take a job as a housekeeper. It comes with room and board. To my shock, it's for Mr. Cassian Megabucks. I mean billionaire. I mean Mr. Cassian Smith. The guy I wanted to be my Mr. Right. Then, in addition to cooking and cleaning, he asks me to be his fake missus to a wedding. It's a magical, unforgettable night. But he does forget me. Again. We're opposites in every way, but maybe after I dust away these cobwebs I can makeover his heart and convince him to give love a chance.

She's fighting to save her town. He's fighting for her. These strong personalities have met their match, but who will win?Billie Fisher's restaurant, Coconut Cove Café, is a staple in the Blue Bay Beach community. The waitstaff has an ongoing dare that they have to date the next guy they wait on. It's the last thing she wants to do as she struggles to keep her business afloat and keep resort developers from ruining the close-knit beach town she helped create.Rhodes Bishop is a billionaire investor who blazes into town and prepares to level the buildings down to the sand. His vision for the Sand Dollar Resort is income-producing perfection. But he runs into a snag. The woman who owns his next target asks him on a date. With her sea blue eyes and feisty personality, he simply can't say no.After his grandmother mistakes them for being a couple, as ridiculous as the sworn enemies think it is, they're forced to go along with it to spare her embarrassment. Billie agrees but only to stop construction. Rhodes quickly sees that paradise is being with her. That will mean losing the biggest investment of his career. He always gets what he wants, but the one thing he can't have turns out to be Billie.Will these enemies call a truce for love?This is book 3 in the Blue Bay Beach Reads Romance series. Each book stands alone but reading them in order provides a deeper, richer experience. It is a sweet, Hallmark style "clean and wholesome" small town romance, is faith-friendly, and contains a happily ever after.

She's a conservative pianist. He's a wild rock star, trying to escape fame. A dating dare forces them together. Will they make music or will they fall flat? While finishing her master's degree in music, Claudia Von Plata receives devastating news that sends her across the country. She arrives in the perfect Florida beach town but discovers her aunt's health and finances are in shambles. The owner of Coconut Cove Café hires her on the spot and initiates her into beach town life: sunblock and sunglasses are a must, but so is dating the first guy she waits on. Carter "Wilde" Westcott built his reputation on expectation and speculation, landing him on the "Rockers in Rehab" reality TV show. Only, he's not an alcoholic and is tired of faking the wild lifestyle. Not to mention, he's lost his muse. When a music student calls and asks for an interview, he gets a brilliant plan. Only, it turns out, she's the real deal and he can't manage to keep up the charade with her. But changing his playboy status could ruin his career. Will they continue to play solo, locked in the stories they've told themselves or come together for a duet and play for keeps before the summer is over? This is book 2 in the Blue Bay Beach Romance series. Each book stands alone but reading them in order provides a deeper, richer experience. It is a sweet, Hallmark style "clean and wholesome" small town romance, is faith-friendly, and contains a happily ever after.

Christmas may be a time of miracles but getting back together won't be one of them. NoellaIt's my first Christmas alone. No hubby-boo. No fam. No one eating the cookies I bake. More for me, right? Well, it's kind of lonely without my beloved boxer-boo. And I miss my parents something fierce. Also, cookies taste better when shared. When I enter a small-town pizza shop, I have a case of déjà boo. PauloI had it all-married to a beautiful woman, plans to start a family, and success as a boxing coach after I retired from the ring. When work took up too much of my time, it was splitz-ville. After a sudden tragedy, my brother drags me to nowhere-ville. Then I inherit two kids. Yup. I had the same reaction. NoellaIt was bad enough that my ex was more devoted to work than to me, but it turns out he has two secret (and adorable) children. What's worse is he wants me to be their nanny. Ha! I think he took one too many blows to the head. Paulo I don't know who thought I'd be qualified to be a dad. But here I am and I need my ex's help. Maybe I need her too. I don't think I'm the only one who hopes Santa Claus is going to grant these kids their Christmas wish...for us to be a family. This is book 5 in the Costa Brothers Cozy Christmas Comfort Romance Series, following six single, stubborn, and loyal brothers as they find their happily ever afters. They're clean and wholesome romance, faith-friendly, stand alone stories but are best enjoyed together.

That gig as a Disney princess didn't do me any favors in the popularity department, but my BGF made sure I kept the tiara. According to him, I'm practically royalty. Pshaw. MaggieI failed at living the life of a fairytale princess after falling in a fountain and going viral on social media. I need a new job fast, preferably far away. Desperate, I say yes to becoming an etiquette coach for rich and famous adults in need of refinement in a distant and widely unknown country. It's personal relations rehab and comes with a heaping scoop of anonymity. My first client got in trouble for a prank gone wrong that turned into a scandal. Hashtag relatable, minus the prank part. That joke was on me. I get tasked with the hotshot, over-the-top football star...who also happens to be my BGF, best guy friend. DeclanWe've stayed in touch since high school via text, but upon seeing her again after all these years, she's no longer just the girl next door. Something sparks between us. Or that could be the firecrackers I lit in the hallway. I'm the first to admit that I'm quick-witted and cocky, on and off the field, forcing her to channel her cheery princess personality to teach me how to be a gentleman. Turns out I rather like these lessons. When tragedy strikes, she gets a glimpse into my past that I'd kept hidden. Instead of driving her away, she doesn't leave my side. Can't say I mind. Unfortunately, if I get romantically involved, especially with someone as smart, funny, and cute as my best friend, I'm off the team. Will we keep things in the friend zone or fall in love and wind up in the (happily ever after) end zone? USA Today bestselling author Ellie Hall presents a romantic comedy with sweet and swoony sizzle in this closed door romcom. If you like faith-friendly, heartwarming, Hallmark style romance, you'll love this feel-good series. Each book stands alone but reading them in order provides a deeper, richer experience.

Get married to save Christmas? Why not, I don't have anything else to lose. HopeMy Cinderella story is stuck on the part before the fairy Godmother comes to her aid. You know, when the stepmother and sisters torment her. To appease them, I work four jobs with no magical transformations or windfalls in sight, especially not in time for Christmas. NicoWhen a singing Christmas-wish-o-gram girl does her charming song and dance, I have no doubt my brothers are behind the goofy gift. I'm the baby in the family, but by no means tiny. Sure, I'm the youngest and most inexperienced when it comes to women, but I can find my own dates, thanks very much. HopeThe guy from the pizza shop who I accompanied to the Christmas Market in town was cute, sweet, and someone I wouldn't mind seeing again if I had time for a life of my own-and wasn't trying to stop a vandal from ruining our town's Winter Wonderland extravaganza. Nico When it turns out she's my neighbor and her stepmother and stepsisters are shrews, I do the only sensible thing-offer to be her fake husband to free her from their clutches. Unfortunately, I've never kissed a woman. She's quick to give me lessons, and I'm starting to think there's nothing fake about this. Nothing at all. This is book 6 in the Costa Brothers Cozy Christmas Comfort Romance Series, following six single, stubborn, and loyal brothers as they find their happily ever afters. They're clean and wholesome romance, faith-friendly, stand alone stories but are best enjoyed together.

♥He left his heart in his hometown. Will he get a second chance with his first love? Sadie Collins has spent more hours than she'd like to admit rehearsing what she'd say when she came face to face with her ex again. It is not, "I'm stuck." After the elevator rescue, her day goes from bad to worse when her boss discovers a glaring error in a project that she was in charge of. Worse, the mistake is mortifying. Tripp Hawkins returns to Hawk Ridge Hollow after several years to find much is the same in his hometown: the quaint village, good friends, and the world-class ski resort owned by his family. Almost everything is the same except the girl he'd once called his sweetheart. Sadie plans to spend Valentine's Day alone. She has enough responsibility as it is. A romcom plus some chocolate sounds like the perfect date. Tripp wants nothing more than a second chance with the girl who stole his heart and he'll do anything to win her back. But it might be too late. Has she moved on? Or did she never let go? This is book 1 in the Hawkins Family Romance series. Each book stands alone but reading them in order provides a deeper, richer experience. It is a sweet, "clean and wholesome" romance without swearing or mature content and contains a happily ever after.*Please note: this book was previously published as Second Chance with a Firefighter.

She has three rules for her fake marriage to the billionaire rancher who galloped into her life. He breaks every one of them. But he's afraid she might just break his heart.Kayla Cartwright learned that being independent was safer than risking a relationship again. Her ex had left her at a dead end. She'd given up everything for him and when she found her way back, she moved to a new town, started over, and focused on the future.Dallen Hawkins is known for his wild ways on and off the ranch but he learned long ago to trust horses more than women. The Hawkins brothers have a reputation for being rich and rugged, but after a disagreement, they became estranged and he's desperate to reunite the family.Neither wants to be in a relationship but a chance meeting at the same wedding prompts them to decide they too could say I do. For Kayla, it's to get her family off her back and so she doesn't have to answer no when asked if she's dating, engaged, or married. Dallen, heir to the world-famous Hawk Ridge Hollow Ski Resort and global holdings, can move forward with updates to the ranch if he gets married-thanks to the stipulation in his father's will.Can she tame the handsome, wealthy, and wild cowboy? Can he win her heart? Only if they don't allow mistakes of their past to dictate the future.This is book 2 in the Hawkins Family Romance series. Each book stands alone but reading them in order provides a deeper, richer experience. It is a sweet, "clean and wholesome" romance without swearing or mature content and contains a happily ever after.*Please note: this book was previously published as Wedding Day with a Rancher.

It's just a Christmas crush. Like a gingerbread house, it can't last forever. Right? JoyI got a big fat lump of coal in my stocking, and it's not even Christmas yet. In the span of three days: - I'm laid off from a premier architectural firm- The guy I thought was my forever dumped me. Then again, he couldn't eat cheese, so maybe it wasn't meant to be. But it was better than being alone- Oh, and I lost my apartment to a parrot (you read that right) GioHow I went from an in-demand globe-trotting photographer to peddling pizza at my family's new shop may have been because: - Women in most major European cities have officially banned me- I have more speeding tickets in Monaco than I can count. Unfortunately, I'm only fluent in English and Italian- Maintaining my reputation is exhausting. Though, most would argue my life is one big weekend JoyNot only am I down on my luck but got demoted to pizza girl. And what's worse is I have to work with my best friend's brother, who I've liked since I still had braces. But he's a flirt, so I know to keep my expectations at rock bottom. (By the way, hello from down here!) On the upside, the view of my pizza-flinging co-worker isn't half bad. GioThe new cashier is a refreshing joy to be around. When we're tasked with building a gingerbread house for a charity fundraiser, I find myself yearning to put down roots (and maybe even a foundation). The only problem is these French women won't leave me alone. But the only person I don't want to ignore me hardly looks my way. This is book 4 in the Costa Brothers Cozy Christmas Comfort Romance Series, following six single, stubborn, and loyal brothers as they find their happily ever afters. They're clean and wholesome romance, faith-friendly, stand alone stories but are best enjoyed together.

Can you like a guy who hates ice cream? Can you more than like him? It's enemies at first sight when Doug King rides into town on his motorcycle. It's easy enough to overlook his sky blue eyes, the beard that gives him both a distinguished yet wild look, and his buff bod. Vroom. Vroom. What? It's summer and hard not to notice things like that. Why do I hate him? Sheesh. So many questions. For one, it's Doug's fault our lake is in trouble. For two, the guy despises ice cream. Who turns down free ice cream? A monster. That's who. But he's the monster who can stop the pollution from ruining our water and livelihoods. Too bad I'm the head of the lake committee and have to work with him. The problem is, I'm afraid he's melting my heart like ice cream in the sun. This is the first book in the Falling Into Happily Ever After series. It is novella length, giving you a sweet taste of what's to come in the subsequent books which are all full length. It was also previously published in the USA Today bestselling collection Love, Laughter & Happily Ever After but has been expanded with extra scenes and details for your reading pleasure.

Shh. My new client is my high school crush and no one can find out. Put this in the vault: my new etiquette coach is the one who got away. Going after her is against the rules. The big your best friend's sister is forbidden rule. Pippa I clawed my way back to believing in true love after healing from a broken heart. But that's in the past and I'm a capable, modern woman. Also, a little clumsy, but we all have our quirks, right? I certainly don't need my parents meddling in my love life and trying to marry me off. I can do that myself-turns out I can also trip and fall on my own too. The thing is, I already fell once (big mistake) and am afraid that maybe I haven't quite gotten over him after all. So, I do the logical thing and work as an etiquette coach, putting me among the social elite, including some promising prospects. Turns out being clumsy isn't the worst of my weird luck because my high school crush crashes right back into my life. ChaseAs the Boston Bruiser's quarterback, I'm in the spotlight and get a lot of flak for my perpetual bachelorhood, but I don't want to settle down until I find "the one." Problem is, once upon a time I did, then messed things up. After a team prank goes awry, the coach calls a foul and I have to attend etiquette coaching with the added rule that dating is off-limits. This should be a cinch...until the woman of my dreams stumbles back into my life. When our parents pressure us to get hitched, I propose we just fake an engagement to appease them until they come to their senses. The problem is, I haven't. At least not when it comes to Pippa. When the lines blur, I'm not sure if I'm headed for a touchdown or a disaster. What will happen if we toss out the rules and make up our own? USA Today bestselling author Ellie Hall presents a romantic comedy with sweet and swoony sizzle in this "clean and wholesome" romance without swearing or mature content but with a happily ever after. Each book stands alone but reading them in order provides a deeper, richer experience.

No matter which way you slice it, pizza and pie are delicious, but love is complicated. MerryMy lifelong dream is to open a pie shop in my hometown. But because I'm flat broke, to defray the liability, the leasing agent insists I go into business with what's sure to be a pimply pizza boy. Problem 1: He's more like an Italian Stallion. Problem 2: That tossing action really builds the biceps. Is it hot in here? I'll blame it on the oven. Problem 3: I knew Tommy in college and he still bakes my buns. TommyTo reunite my family, I'm opening a pizza place. The catch is I have to share the space with a pie baker. Not going to happen. As a former fireman, I'm all about teamwork, but I'm not sharing the dough. Problem 1: Back in college, as a joke, we made a marriage pact. Problem 2: Like a pair of responsible adults, we agreed not to mix business and pleasure. Problem 3: Ten years later, Merry is still a cutie pie. MerryWith a flurry of orders, twelve families in need, and a pie thief on the loose, it's hard to know if we can crust each other. Trust. That was supposed to be trust each other. I've got pie (and Tommy) on my mind...and heart. TommyActually, those are the least of our problems. With only twelve days until Christmas, we have to prove to the building owner that we're the best business for the spot or risk losing it to a chain coffee shop...and with all the pressure and stress, we also risk losing each other. This is book 1 in the Costa Brothers Cozy Christmas Comfort Romance Series, following six single, stubborn, and loyal brothers as they find their happily ever afters. They're clean and wholesome romance, faith-friendly, stand alone stories but are best enjoyed together.

It's not at all awkward when it turns out that you have to work with your blind date the next day. GloriaGoing on a date was a risk I took so I wouldn't be alone this Christmas. He was handsome, charming, and slightly preoccupied, but in his defense, I had spinach in my teeth. (The artichoke dip appetizer was too good to pass up. We'll pretend I wasn't mortified when I discovered it later.) BrunoI watched a movie where the guy fake dated a woman so he didn't show up at the family holiday gathering single. Seemed like something worth trying. She was pretty and sweet, but slightly distracted. In her defense, she mentioned starting a new job the next day, so she gets a pass on the jitters. GloriaTurns out last night's date is my new boss. Let's just say we do not get off on the right foot. Nope, a klutz in high heels, I broke his left little toe. I think. I make an executive decision and switch to my sequined Christmas elf slippers. The accident wasn't because I swooned when I saw him in that tailored suit. Not this biz babe. BrunoNever mind figuring out a way to force myself to stay in this small town, working together every day is proving impossible. With the Christmas party coming up, how will I manage to balance the books at my family's pizza shop while keeping my eyes (and hands) off Santa's top elf? Help! Save me from myself. This is book 2 in the Costa Brothers Cozy Christmas Comfort Romance Series, following six single, stubborn, and loyal brothers as they find their happily ever afters. They're clean and wholesome romance, faith-friendly, stand alone stories but are best enjoyed together.

Would you rather be stranded in a snowstorm with Miss All-things Christmas or the Grinch? IvyIf you ever find yourself on the run, do not, I repeat, do not drive off the road and into an icy pond. Should you have such an accident, do not wander into the woods to a chalet with a blazing fire. But if you lose feeling in your toes and go inside to warm up, do not, I repeat, do not, doze off. LucaI came up to the mountains to escape: myself, responsibility, and most of all women. So when I return home to find one snoozing in front of my fire, I can't be blamed for being ticked off. Did I threaten her? Absolutely not. Did I offer her a warm meal? Probably should've. As for a place to stay? No way. IvyWith a blizzard raging outside, I'm stuck with a grumpy, gruff, grouchy huntsman who hates Christmas. Who doesn't love the most wonderful time of the year? A beast, that's who. Although Luca would be a hot beast if he'd tame his beard. But that's the least of my problems. Actually, it's one I'm determined to solve (the Christmas thing and the wild facial hair) because the actual issue is a problem for tomorrow...if there is a tomorrow, seeing as my "ex" is after me and all. Time to seize the holiday! LucaJust because I run a Christmas tree farm, doesn't mean I have to put one up, trim it, or expect Santa to pop out of the chimney and deliver presents. That's for people who have holly, jolly cheer. Who still have hope. People like the woman who appeared in my life. Come to think of it, Ivy is kind of like Mrs. Claus, if old Saint Nick's missus were a knockout. Haunted by ghosts of the past, I'll need a Christmas miracle to enjoy the season. Then again, maybe the biggest gift is already sitting in my living room. This is book 3 in the Costa Brothers Cozy Christmas Comfort Romance Series, following six single, stubborn, and loyal brothers as they find their happily ever afters. They're clean and wholesome romance, faith-friendly, stand alone stories but are best enjoyed together.

She's from a rival family. He's not supposed to like her. Can they make a forbidden romance work?Adeline Cole is not looking for love. She only returns home to add a horse to her therapeutic riding business. Not to see her family for Thanksgiving and definitely not to meet a cowboy whose kiss takes her breath away.Clint Ritchie served in the military for twenty years. He should stand proud upon his return home, but shadows from his past haunt him along with an injury. He aims to help save the family ranch and not get back in the saddle.After a luggage mix up, Adeline convinces Clint to fake a relationship to spare her from having to face her lousy ex. When their stories get tangled, they spend more time together and uncover secrets from the past that might just save the ranch. Sparks fly, but their families have a long-standing feud. Can they find common ground for a future together?This is book 3 in the Richie Ranch Clean Cowboy Romance series. Because of the mystery subplot, the first three books in the series are best read in order for a deeper, richer experience. It is a sweet, small-town, cowboy "clean and wholesome" romance that's Christian faith-friendly without swearing or mature content and contains a happily ever after.

She has a secret. He's a secret agent. But the biggest risk they face is love.Leaving city life behind, Aubree hopes to disappear in the small town of Smuggler's Springs. Working at her aunt's Bed & Breakfast is the perfect escape until she meets her mail-order business partner. He's frustratingly handsome, yet hardly gives her the time of day even though he's always around.Harrison Ritchie is a covert operative and the roles he plays take him all over the world. His latest assignment sends him to his hometown. Not only are strange things going on at the B&B, but the woman he has to protect is sweet, smart, and spunky, making his job doubly difficult.She's convinced the bookstore is haunted. He's trying to uncover a theft. She can't risk revealing her secret. He can't blow his cover. But it gets increasingly difficult to ignore the sparks between them. Aubree and Harrison have to figure out the truth and risk exposing their identities in the process.More than lives are on the line, they risk saying goodbye to happily ever after forever.This is book 7 in the Richie Ranch Clean Cowboy Romance series. It stands alone and does not have to be read in order. It is a sweet, small-town, cowboy "clean and wholesome" romance that's Christian faith-friendly without swearing or mature content and has a splash of suspense.