Breakwater Bay Series by June Woods

Most women dream of marriage proposals… Lillie Parker dreads themIt happened again. Just when her romantic life was chugging along smoothly, Lillie’s partner ruins things. Marcus’s eloquent proposal on a bended knee conjures only one emotion in Lillie – pure panic.This is the third proposal Lillie has run away from, and she’s beginning to wonder if the problem may not be with the men - maybe it’s something lacking in herself... moreMost women dream of marriage proposals… Lillie Parker dreads themIt happened again. Just when her romantic life was chugging along smoothly, Lillie’s partner ruins things. Marcus’s eloquent proposal on a bended knee conjures only one emotion in Lillie – pure panic.This is the third proposal Lillie has run away from, and she’s beginning to wonder if the problem may not be with the men - maybe it’s something lacking in herself.Lillie decides an impromptu vacation is called for, to escape both Michigan’s chilly weather and the looming specter of an unanswered proposal. She heads to Breakwater Bay to think things over, and the sunny skies and ocean breezes soothe her troubled heart.When Lillie meets Victor Berry, the gruff and taciturn lighthouse keeper, she finds him incredibly rude and unfriendly. His easy-going assistant, Steve, unexpectedly shares his own disquieting concerns about Victor, and Lillie is only too happy to stay away.But when Victor seeks her out, confiding his own troubling suspicions to Lillie, she realizes that everything is not as it seems.One man hides a terrible, secret agenda, and Lillie seems to be caught in the middle… less

It had been a long time since anyone had made her feel special...Owner of a skyrocketing design company, Sierra feels her artistic vision is being derailed by her Co-Director and boyfriend, Jeff. Instead of making the world more beautiful through art, it seems as though money has become the sole factor behind all decisions.Sierra admires the simple, artistic scene drawn on the cup sleeve by the barista, and feels her creative energy renew as she sits in the oceanside café... moreIt had been a long time since anyone had made her feel special...Owner of a skyrocketing design company, Sierra feels her artistic vision is being derailed by her Co-Director and boyfriend, Jeff. Instead of making the world more beautiful through art, it seems as though money has become the sole factor behind all decisions.Sierra admires the simple, artistic scene drawn on the cup sleeve by the barista, and feels her creative energy renew as she sits in the oceanside café. After an innocent conversation with Kyle, a local artist working as a barista, Sierra can’t stop thinking about him…Suddenly, Sierra’s world is shattered when someone threatens to take down her company. A sinister message appears, demanding $100,000 in 48 hours - or else all Sunburst Creative’s files will be destroyed.Time is running out, and Sierra’s future, both professionally, and in matters of the heart, hangs in the balance. less

A secret room. A handsome stranger. A romantic mystery you won't want to miss.Clara Duncan is blinded by grief when she returns to Breakwater Bay for her uncle’s funeral. Then she finds out he's left her his beloved bookstore, A Novel Idea.Just the thought of running a business is overwhelming, but she knows it’s something she has to do. Luckily, her childhood friend, Elliot, is there to support her every step of the way... moreA secret room. A handsome stranger. A romantic mystery you won't want to miss.Clara Duncan is blinded by grief when she returns to Breakwater Bay for her uncle’s funeral. Then she finds out he's left her his beloved bookstore, A Novel Idea.Just the thought of running a business is overwhelming, but she knows it’s something she has to do. Luckily, her childhood friend, Elliot, is there to support her every step of the way.Together they discover evidence of a secret room hidden behind the shop wall, and excitedly search for blueprints, looking for an entrance.But when a mysterious stranger appears in the store, he's determined to sweep Clara off her feet, and she’s flattered by his attention.It's only when Elliot starts acting strange, that Clara is forced to examine her heart, weighing her old friendship and her new romance.As the secret of the hidden room is discovered, only one man will stand beside her. Which one will it be? less

A malevolent scheme is set in motion, framing Holly for a crime against the one man who holds the keys to her future… After twenty-four years of office jobs, Holly Ward is impatient to put her own stamp on the world, dreaming of owning an interior design business. Years have been spent planning and saving, but she’s unable to find investors willing to take a chance.As her dreams fizzle, she’s forced to take on yet another secretarial position to stay on her feet... moreA malevolent scheme is set in motion, framing Holly for a crime against the one man who holds the keys to her future… After twenty-four years of office jobs, Holly Ward is impatient to put her own stamp on the world, dreaming of owning an interior design business. Years have been spent planning and saving, but she’s unable to find investors willing to take a chance.As her dreams fizzle, she’s forced to take on yet another secretarial position to stay on her feet.Casey West doesn’t want an assistant. But his growing business demands it, and he grudgingly hires Holly, warning her the position is only temporary. His sour attitude and curt behavior galvanize Holly into action, determined to prove her worth. When news gets out that someone is embezzling company funds,Holly is shocked to learn that all evidence leads straight to her.Who is the thief? Can Holly find out the truth before her reputation is destroyed? less