Cockleshell Bay Series by Kaitlynn Clarkson

Alyssa Harwood’s Gran is about to get married, whether the rest of the family approves or not. Alyssa finds herself at Gran’s bed and breakfast in the small town of Cockleshell Bay to help with the wedding preparations. When everyone arrives a few days before the wedding, the two families meet for dinner to get to know each other. An unfortunate incident leads to Alyssa taking an instant dislike to Ryan Thurstan, grandson of the groom, and it seems the feeling is mutual... moreAlyssa Harwood’s Gran is about to get married, whether the rest of the family approves or not. Alyssa finds herself at Gran’s bed and breakfast in the small town of Cockleshell Bay to help with the wedding preparations. When everyone arrives a few days before the wedding, the two families meet for dinner to get to know each other. An unfortunate incident leads to Alyssa taking an instant dislike to Ryan Thurstan, grandson of the groom, and it seems the feeling is mutual. It’s just a shame he’s so good-looking. Alyssa has never met such an irritating yet impossibly attractive man.Concerns for the family wealth lead Alyssa and Ryan into compromising situations and an uneasy truce develops when they catch each other out. But when Ryan becomes a suspect in a murder, Alyssa realizes she has to make a choice. Will she play it safe and allow Ryan to get himself out of trouble, or will she expose her own humiliating incident to help him? And even if she does, will he appreciate it? Or will he steal her heart instead?This small-town clean beach romance novella can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as part of the series. It is a guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers. It is #1 in the Cockleshell Bay series. less

A troubled marriage. A man on a mission to change. Can love return from the brink in this sweet and clean inspirational beach romance?All Antonia Williams has ever wanted is a loving home and a family of her own, but her husband has other ideas. Forced to flee her troubled marriage, Antonia goes to Spindrift Cottage, where her gran provides a safe haven for her to come to terms with the loss of her hopes and dreams. Caleb Williams is devastated when his wife leaves... moreA troubled marriage. A man on a mission to change. Can love return from the brink in this sweet and clean inspirational beach romance?All Antonia Williams has ever wanted is a loving home and a family of her own, but her husband has other ideas. Forced to flee her troubled marriage, Antonia goes to Spindrift Cottage, where her gran provides a safe haven for her to come to terms with the loss of her hopes and dreams. Caleb Williams is devastated when his wife leaves. He knows he’s been a little hard to get along with, but surely it’s not that bad? But when Antonia assures him that they have zero chance of getting back together unless he can show her that he’s changed for good, he starts to see that she’s serious. An old family friend offers to help (along with some uninvited help) and Caleb sets to work, determined to win Antonia back.A family reunion at Spindrift Cottage brings them together again, but Antonia is still wary of trusting the man who broke her heart. Will he be able to show her that he loves her and wants her back more than anything in the world? Or will a terrible accident change everything before he gets the chance?This small-town clean beach romance novella can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as part of the series. It is a guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers. It follows Wedding At Spindrift Cottage and is #2 in the Cockleshell Bay series. less

Her heart is closed (and she’s clumsy). He finds her refreshing. And someone else wants him far away. Badly. Sophie Lane never wants to fall in love again. Love was such a disaster that she just knows it’s not for her. She’s made a new life for herself in Cockleshell Bay and she’s happy. Why would she want to change anything?An invitation to spend Christmas Day at Spindrift Cottage is the perfect way to spend the holiday... moreHer heart is closed (and she’s clumsy). He finds her refreshing. And someone else wants him far away. Badly. Sophie Lane never wants to fall in love again. Love was such a disaster that she just knows it’s not for her. She’s made a new life for herself in Cockleshell Bay and she’s happy. Why would she want to change anything?An invitation to spend Christmas Day at Spindrift Cottage is the perfect way to spend the holiday. She just wasn’t counting on hunky builder Seth Cherrybrook also being there (not to mention what she did to his pants). Her embarrassment simply reinforces her belief that she should stay away from men.When someone from her past also turns up unexpectedly and starts spreading lies, Sophie suddenly finds herself fighting to protect her reputation and her dignity. Will Seth see the truth? She hopes he does.But wait, it shouldn’t matter what he thinks. Or does it?Charming romance, a loving family, funny mishaps, and happy endings are what you'll find in this small-town clean beach romance novella. Dive in and fall in love with the characters and the beautiful setting of the Pacific Northwest. A woman who's sworn off men ✓A hunky man who's been hurt by love✓Funny mishaps✓Sweet kisses✓Happy endings (of course)✓★Don't miss Sophie & Seth's adorable story. Scroll up and get your copy with one click!★This small-town clean beach romance novella can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as part of the series. It is a guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers. It is #3 in the Cockleshell Bay series. less

He needs a wife. She has the perfect friend in mind. If only her heart wouldn’t get in the way …Mikayla Harwood’s perfect life has just been turned upside down. She’s lost everything important in less than a week. It would be fine if her parents weren’t suddenly leaving town to live in Cockleshell Bay. Now she has no one left in the city (thanks to her useless boyfriend who suddenly decided he needed to be somewhere else)... moreHe needs a wife. She has the perfect friend in mind. If only her heart wouldn’t get in the way …Mikayla Harwood’s perfect life has just been turned upside down. She’s lost everything important in less than a week. It would be fine if her parents weren’t suddenly leaving town to live in Cockleshell Bay. Now she has no one left in the city (thanks to her useless boyfriend who suddenly decided he needed to be somewhere else). Reluctantly, she agrees to go to Spindrift Cottage to decide what her future looks like. She spends hours walking along the beach, trying to make sense of the sudden changes in her world. In the process, she meets Pete Howell, and they become friends. But Pete has problems of his own to deal with. Thanks to his grandfather’s second wife, he’s in danger of losing the house and land that have been in his family for generations. She’s trying to secure it for her spoiled granddaughter and her ambitious husband-to-be. The only way it will stay in Pete’s family is if he finds a wife in the next three months. If he fails, the land his family has loved for so long will no longer be theirs.Mikayla decides to help him out. Her friend Rachael wants to settle down with a husband, and Mikayla knows they’d make the perfect couple. The only problem is her own heart. It shouldn’t be this hard to see her friends together ...Will Pete see the truth in time? Or will he make the biggest mistake of his life?Sweet romance, loving family relationships, and generational ties to special places are what you’ll find in this small-town, clean, beach romance novella. Fall in love with wonderful characters, strong family ties, and the beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery. A man who knows what it's like to lose love ✓A good-hearted woman who offers her friendship ✓A loving family ✓Someone who wants to steal something precious ✓Sweet kisses ✓Happily-ever-afters (of course) ✓This small-town clean beach romance novella can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as part of the series. It is a guaranteed HEA with no cliffhangers. It follows Christmas At Spindrift Cottage and is #4 in the Cockleshell Bay series. less

After fleeing Chicago with a broken heart, Rachael Southwell has made a new life for herself in Cockleshell Bay. She has a great group of friends and a job she enjoys and she loves living a quiet life by the beach. And she’s not ready for a relationship, not after what happened last time. Ed can’t believe how stupid he was to let Rachael go. Not only did he let her go, but he broke her heart, and he’s kicking himself... moreAfter fleeing Chicago with a broken heart, Rachael Southwell has made a new life for herself in Cockleshell Bay. She has a great group of friends and a job she enjoys and she loves living a quiet life by the beach. And she’s not ready for a relationship, not after what happened last time. Ed can’t believe how stupid he was to let Rachael go. Not only did he let her go, but he broke her heart, and he’s kicking himself. Now, he wants her back, and the only way to do that is to spend the winter at Cockleshell Bay. He’ll do whatever it takes to win her heart again. The only problem is that Rachael is having none of it. Despite his best efforts, she keeps him at arm’s length. Is there anything he can do to change her mind? Will she ever accept that he’s changed and only has eyes for her?When Ed finds himself in a situation that’s guaranteed to frighten Rachael off forever, will he be able to convince her that things are not what they seem? Or will she send him packing once and for all?✓  Strong characters✓  Friendships✓  Second chances✓  Tender moments✓  Healing experiences✓  Winter at the beach✓  Happy endings (of course!)Winter At Spindrift Cottage is the story of two people who have experienced hurt and are ready to try again. Read for funny moments, forgiveness, lovable characters, and happy endings. It is Book 6 in the Cockleshell Bay series and can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed as part of the series. ♥ Don't miss Rachael and Ed's story of forgiveness and second chances. Scroll up and get your copy with one click! ♥ less