Escape to Valencia Cove Series by Juliet Brilee

He’s an embattled veteran determined to help. She's a business owner under the gun. When she gets in over her head, will their love sink or swim?Grant Taylor needs a fresh start. After checking out of the VA hospital with a still-mangled arm, he agrees to look in on his friend’s sister back in his hometown. And though he remains haunted by the people he let die, he’s unprepared for the way her familiar face makes his wounded heart skip a beat... moreHe’s an embattled veteran determined to help. She's a business owner under the gun. When she gets in over her head, will their love sink or swim?Grant Taylor needs a fresh start. After checking out of the VA hospital with a still-mangled arm, he agrees to look in on his friend’s sister back in his hometown. And though he remains haunted by the people he let die, he’s unprepared for the way her familiar face makes his wounded heart skip a beat.Ecotour captain Willow McBride enjoys introducing tourists to the many wonders of the sea. But with financial pressure mounting, she reluctantly takes on a group of mysterious “treasure hunters” with unclear intentions. And the salt really hits the fan when her hunky high school crush wanders back into her life out of nowhere.Despite falling for the handsome soldier from her past, Willow still can’t let him interfere with her clients’ increasingly illegal demands. But if Grant wants to fulfill his obligation and protect the lovely mariner, he’ll have to confront his terror of open water.Can the reunited pair dodge a bullet and sail off into the sunset?Salt Bay Sunrise is the charming first book in the Escape to Valencia Cove series. If you like fanning old flames, sizzling secrets, and a dash of suspense, then you’ll adore Juliet Brilee’s exciting story. less

A woman from his past, a mysterious old house, and a second chance for love…Hunter Conrad is haunted by one dark day. When the reclusive tech genius returns to south Florida to settle his aunt’s estate, memories come streaming back. Can a woman from his past breach his firewall and rewrite the code in his heart?Madison Elliot has given up on love. But the hospital administrator will do whatever it takes to help her asthmatic son, even take on a job cleaning the old house at Shell Point... moreA woman from his past, a mysterious old house, and a second chance for love…Hunter Conrad is haunted by one dark day. When the reclusive tech genius returns to south Florida to settle his aunt’s estate, memories come streaming back. Can a woman from his past breach his firewall and rewrite the code in his heart?Madison Elliot has given up on love. But the hospital administrator will do whatever it takes to help her asthmatic son, even take on a job cleaning the old house at Shell Point. The position comes with a secret assignment, and a house that should be empty is occupied by her friend’s handsome brother.Madison wants a father figure for her son, but her head and her heart can’t get on the same page. Hunter can’t deny the attraction, but strange things have been happening since Madison’s arrival, and he has reasons not to trust her. The mysterious old house, holding valuable art and a parlor full of oils and herbs, has secrets. Danger seems to lurk in the corners.Will Madison and Hunter overcome past betrayals and open their hearts?If you enjoy a contemporary gothic romance or a tropical escape, you’ll love this bookShell Point Secrets is part of the Escape to Valencia Cove tropical romance series.Each book can be read as a stand-alone. less

Code Version:She’s searching for a storybook ending. He’s tired of sacrificing his dreams. Will the star-crossed duo rekindle each other’s belief in love?Jennifer Elliot is sick of every date going sideways. Discouraged by everyone’s refusal to recognize her strengths beneath her blindness, the skilled potter yearns for someone to truly see her... moreCode Version:She’s searching for a storybook ending. He’s tired of sacrificing his dreams. Will the star-crossed duo rekindle each other’s belief in love?Jennifer Elliot is sick of every date going sideways. Discouraged by everyone’s refusal to recognize her strengths beneath her blindness, the skilled potter yearns for someone to truly see her. And despite her latest ill-fated rendezvous ending with her dumped and stranded, she summons the courage to invite her white-knight rescuer to show her some better moves.Eli McBride lives to serve. So when his sister’s sweet friend asks him to teach her to dance, the former Army sharpshooter jumps in feet-first… even though he doesn’t know a tango from a two-step. But as they learn to strut their stuff, he finds his troubled heart melting in her arms.Convinced that the retired soldier is out of her league, a nervous Jennifer tentatively suggests he expand his tutoring to the art of kissing. Yet even after their first embrace ignites an obvious passion, the secrets from Eli’s past threaten to destroy everything they’ve built. Will their tender waltz end in heartbreak or happily ever after? Salt Bay Summer Dance is the moving fourth book in the Escape to Valencia Cove contemporary romance series. If you like courageous heroines, sultry veterans, and soothing tropical settings, then you’ll adore Juliet Brilee’s captivating story.Buy Salt Bay Summer Dance to get swept away by the rhythm of desire today! less

She’s the queen of fresh starts. He’s struggling with loss. When an accident brings them together, will opportunity knock or will the door shut on love forever?Free-spirited nurse Lexie Elliot just can’t settle down. With a tempting job calling from up north, she’s ready to pack her bags and say goodbye to Florida. But just as she’s ready to tear up roots, an accident sidelines her plans and sends her back to the handsome man who’s long tugged at her heartstrings... moreShe’s the queen of fresh starts. He’s struggling with loss. When an accident brings them together, will opportunity knock or will the door shut on love forever?Free-spirited nurse Lexie Elliot just can’t settle down. With a tempting job calling from up north, she’s ready to pack her bags and say goodbye to Florida. But just as she’s ready to tear up roots, an accident sidelines her plans and sends her back to the handsome man who’s long tugged at her heartstrings.Former paramedic Zach Salter is thrilled with his unexpected inheritance. But money can’t heal his heart or keep the woman of his dreams in town. When secrets from his father’s past haunt the present, everything he values is threatened. less

Her holiday calendar suddenly emptied. He’s completely given up on love. Will joining a festive scavenger hunt help them find a happy ending?Andrea Wright is giddy with delight over her daughters’ upcoming visit. But when the two college girls flake out in favor of attending a celebrity-laden party with her ex, the forty-eight-year-old divorcée’s Christmas cheer turns to humbug... moreHer holiday calendar suddenly emptied. He’s completely given up on love. Will joining a festive scavenger hunt help them find a happy ending?Andrea Wright is giddy with delight over her daughters’ upcoming visit. But when the two college girls flake out in favor of attending a celebrity-laden party with her ex, the forty-eight-year-old divorcée’s Christmas cheer turns to humbug. Though her effort to fight despair by participating in the town’s cookie contest is rewarded when she manages to rope in a devilishly handsome new teammate.Jake Elliot rebuilt success from the ashes of a long-ago disaster. Now a workaholic small-business owner, the former country music bad boy is searching for ways to avoid his quiet house until the New Year. Yet the urge to kiss his baking co-contestant under the mistletoe catches the oft-surly fifty-something totally off-guard.Trying to take it slowly, Andrea can’t deny how nicely things are heating up with her would-be beau. But Jake’s unwillingness to open his heart might mean buried secrets could leave Yuletide passion out in the cold…Will the past’s burned fingers get in the way of decking the halls with sweet desire? less