Harlow Series by Katerina Simms

Rich. But all that glitters isn’t gold.Emilia Bonacci, introverted daughter of an overbearing jewelry tycoon. For one brief moment, she had it all. Now she’s on the run from a family who wants to destroy her.Small, charming, and picturesque. Harlow, Minnesota, seems like the perfect place to hide. Except a chance encounter throws her into the path of her forbidden first love…Blaine Callaghan always had dreams of living in a big city, until he made the mistake of falling for Emilia... moreRich. But all that glitters isn’t gold.Emilia Bonacci, introverted daughter of an overbearing jewelry tycoon. For one brief moment, she had it all. Now she’s on the run from a family who wants to destroy her.Small, charming, and picturesque. Harlow, Minnesota, seems like the perfect place to hide. Except a chance encounter throws her into the path of her forbidden first love…Blaine Callaghan always had dreams of living in a big city, until he made the mistake of falling for Emilia. Her powerful family doomed him to exile in this small town, away from his family and future. Seeing her now unearths years of buried love and resentment. But this earth-shattering attraction is impossible to avoid.Maybe they could be together this time. Except that anyone involved with Emilia will never be safe.---If you enjoy Virgin River, slow-burn romance, quaint country towns, and a touch of suspense; you’ll love Sapphires and Secrets.Curl up with this bold small-town romance with a sinister mafia twist today! less

One handsome stranger. One dangerous secret.Small town bar manager Sarah Overton is a jilted bride nursing a broken heart. A steamy night with a handsome stranger should have made everything better, but now her mystery man won’t leave.Dean Holloway is a man on a mission. Nothing in his life has ever come easy. And becoming a career criminal was unavoidable. But this woman, Sarah, might be his reason for starting over. One thing he knows... moreOne handsome stranger. One dangerous secret.Small town bar manager Sarah Overton is a jilted bride nursing a broken heart. A steamy night with a handsome stranger should have made everything better, but now her mystery man won’t leave.Dean Holloway is a man on a mission. Nothing in his life has ever come easy. And becoming a career criminal was unavoidable. But this woman, Sarah, might be his reason for starting over. One thing he knows. She would leave him in a heartbeat if she knew his real reason for being in town.So even if finding love is everything Dean and Sarah have ever wanted, trouble never stays away for long, and staying alive will have to come first. less

Small town romance meets high-tech suspense Can a software genius defeat a mafia kingpin? Ally Egan is a starry-eyed artist with a broken heart. She would do just about anything to get away from her close-knit small town and travel the world. But her childhood friend, Chip Overton, has returned to make her escape even more unlikely. Chip, software genius extraordinaire, has always loved Ally... moreSmall town romance meets high-tech suspense Can a software genius defeat a mafia kingpin? Ally Egan is a starry-eyed artist with a broken heart. She would do just about anything to get away from her close-knit small town and travel the world. But her childhood friend, Chip Overton, has returned to make her escape even more unlikely. Chip, software genius extraordinaire, has always loved Ally. The peace of home should have given him a break from his domineering father, and provided space to make the breakthrough that would define his career. But with Ally back in his life, he’s determined to have her see him as more than her geeky best friend. Pity a ruthless crime boss has set his sights on Chip’s work. Now Chip must race against time to keep everyone in Harlow safe. Most of all, Ally! If you enjoy Virgin River, slow-burn romance, quaint country towns, and a touch of suspense; you’ll love Secondhand Secrets. Buy now to curl up with this bold small town romance with a sinister mafia twist!——— *Book Three in the Harlow Series . Author’s Note: Childhood Sweethearts. Opposites attract. Slow burn. Heat with heart and big emotions. Angsty with bursts of humor. Contemporary Romance, with a hint of Women's Fiction. Suspenseful. Small-town. Charming side characters. Professional, smart guy hero. Quirky but jaded heroine. Mafia connections, secrets, and family drama. Young characters on the cusp of adventure. Happy ever after (HEA) end. A super-smart hero who “gets it” and wants his woman to be whole. Steamy! less