Bøger af Nicole Ellis

A new year, a new life - or is it just a new set of problems?Sam is ready to move past everything she's lost over the past six months. Ringing in th New Year with her co-workers at Bayside Prep is a great way to start. Or rather it would be if her job and living situation weren't temporary. The new life she's carefully built is about to crumble around her. Is she ready for another big change?A long distance marriage wasn't in Libby's version of happily ever after, but she's making the best of it and keeping all the plates spinning in the air, same as she's always done. Except, between parenting their four kids, her job at the catering company, and her family's upcoming move, she's beyond exhausted. Something has to give.Everyone thinks Jessa is in Willa Bay to visit her brother Shawn and meet her grandmother Celia for the first time. But a simple vacation and family reunion isn't the only reason she's on leave from the army.Andrew has spent the last few years focused on his role as Assistant Headmaster at Bayside Prep. He excels at his role, but it's come at a cost to his family relationships and his non-existent personal life. If he continues on this way, his future may not be as bright as he's hoped.Debbie is thrilled - and terrified - that it's almost time for the fundraiser she's been planning since last summer. With much of her attention on the event, she's finding it difficult to support her daughters as they work through the issues in their own lives. Can she pull off a successful fundraiser and still make time for her family?It's a fresh start for everyone in Willa Bay, but how will they overcome the uncertainties and challenges that life has thrown in their paths?

A family secret brought her to Candle Beach. The same secret might drive her away. It had always been just the two of them, mother and daughter. After her mother died, Angel Bennett found out it was all a lie. Discovering her mother's secrets, she moves to Candle Beach to find out the truth. What she finds is so much more. Adam Rigg is unlucky in love. He's the constant friend, never the boyfriend. He's resigned himself to be the best journalist possible, keeping the local newspaper, the Candle Beach Weekly, afloat in an era where digital media reigns supreme.When Adam volunteers to help Angel discover the truth about her mother's past, an unexpected romance blossoms between them. However, Adam is soon confronted with a dilemma-does he help Angel get the family she's always wanted or save his relationship and never be alone again? If Adam helps Angel realize her dreams, will he ever get what he wants most-her?

Welcome to Candle Beach, where falling in love is easy...almost.Join the women of Candle Beach as they navigate life, relationships, and their dreams for the future. An instant connection that can weather any storm...until their dreams collide. When Gretchen Roberts graduated from college, she planned a brief stay in her hometown of Candle Beach. Ten years later, she's still working for her parents and wondering how her life got so off track. Luckily, she's got a plan for the future, which hinges on being hired for the lead sales job at a luxury housing development south of town. With a referral from her best friend Maggie, she's a shoo-in for the job.But there's one little snag... Parker Gray grew up knowing he'd work for his parents' real estate firm in nearby Haven Shores. What he didn't expect was that he'd be in constant competition with his older brother. He's got to get out of there before he loses his mind, and the sales position at Oceanview Estates seems like a perfect way of reaching that goal. Gretchen and Parker meet by chance and are instantly attracted to each other -- until they find out they're both after the same job. Who will win the coveted position? And when the dust settles, will they still want each other?The Candle Beach novels are "clean and sweet" contemporary romances that can be read as standalone novels and have happily-ever-after endings with no cliffhangers.Book 1: Sweet Beginnings -- Dahlia's storyBook 2: Sweet Success -- Gretchen's storyBook 3: Sweet Promises -- Maggie's storyBook 4: Sweet Memories -- Angel's storyBook 5: Sweet History -- Charlotte's storyBook 6: Sweet Matchmaking -- Sarah's storyBook 7: Sweet Surprises -- Maura's story

A preschool auction can lead to murder. At least that's how Jill Andrews feels. After volunteering to coordinate her son's preschool auction at the Boathouse Event Center, she's about to kill her nemesis Nancy Davenport, the Queen Bee of Busy Bees Preschool. Nancy's micromanagement of the event is making Jill crazy, but it isn't Nancy who turns up dead. Local coffee roaster Louis Mahoney is supposed to have a basket to donate to the auction, but when Jill arrives to pick it up, all she finds in his office is his body lying on the floor. When Jill's friend Brenda is suspected of his murder, Jill vows to find the real killer before Brenda loses custody of her twin preschool girls and worse - goes to jail for a crime she didn't commit. With constant pressure from Nancy and parts of her personal life crumbling around her, how can Jill make good on her promise to help Brenda?

Now that the Inn at Willa Bay is well on its way to becoming a premier wedding destination in the Pacific Northwest, chef Meg Briggs hopes it's finally time for her to realize her own dream -- converting the old barn on the property into a first class restaurant. However, the barn has been a dumping ground for resort castoffs for years and renovations seem a far off prospect. Can a mysterious journal she finds while cleaning out the barn help her find contentment and happiness in unexpected places?Taylor loves his job as the head chef at a local lodge, but after Meg and the others quit their jobs there, it's not quite the same. He misses his family in Southern California and maybe it's time to consider a big move.Tia's found her groove as an event coordinator at the Inn, and things are looking up -- until tragedy strikes. Her parents don't think she can make it on her own in Willa Bay, and maybe she can't.Samantha's made a life-changing decision, but as she tries to move on, life keeps handing her lemons. Improving her future is going to take a brand new outlook and willingness to try new things.Debbie wants nothing more than to spend quality time with her grandkids and immerse herself in her crafting projects. But, the needs of her family always come first -- until some devastating news changes her perspective.

A whimsical gift shop, a BBQ food truck, and their feuding owners. Charlotte Gray grew up spoiled and privileged but gave it up to make her own way in the world. Years later, she's fought to get where she is, the owner of a gift shop located in a vintage Airstream trailer in scenic Candle Beach. Everything is perfect until she finds a smelly BBQ food truck parked next to her gift shop one afternoon. The minute she sees it, she knows it's got to go or her business will be down the tubes. Luke Tisdale was raised by hard-working grandparents in nearby Haven Shores. After attending college on a scholarship and joining the tech world, his company went public and he became a multi-millionaire overnight. Unfortunately, now he doesn't know whether people like him or his money more. Buying a food truck and moving to Candle Beach seemed like the perfect plan to start over where no one knows about his wealth. What he didn't expect was to find his best friend Parker's spoiled little sister standing on the steps of his food truck demanding that he leave. How can Luke and Charlotte forget old history to broker a truce and find a friendship or more?

It was love at first sight. Will his arrival ruin it all? The first time Maura saw the historic Candle Beach Hotel, she knew it was the perfect future site for the local historical society's museum. Now that it's on the market, she just needs enough money to buy it before some greedy developer swoops in and demolishes the crumbling building. Experienced hotelier Aidan has been searching for his dream property for ages, so when his friend tells him about the old hotel for sale on the Washington coast, he's intrigued by the possibilities.After Aidan catches Maura trespassing on the hotel property, unaware that it's been sold, her dreams are shattered and she wants nothing to do with the new owner. He's instantly intrigued by his gutsy visitor, but winning over her mind and heart isn't easy to do.How can Aidan convince her that he's not the greedy developer she feared? Maura wants to believe he's there for the right reasons, but can she trust him?

A family secret brought her to Candle Beach. The same secret might drive her away.It had always been just the two of them, mother and daughter. After her mother died, Angel Bennett found out it was all a lie. Discovering her mother's secrets, she moves to Candle Beach to find out the truth. What she finds is so much more.Adam Rigg is unlucky in love. He's the constant friend, never the boyfriend. He's resigned himself to be the best journalist possible, keeping the local newspaper, the Candle Beach Weekly, afloat in an era where digital media reigns supreme.When Adam volunteers to help Angel discover the truth about her mother's past, an unexpected romance blossoms between them. However, Adam is soon confronted with a dilemma-does he help Angel get the family she's always wanted or save his relationship and never be alone again?If Adam helps Angel realize her dreams, will he ever get what he wants most-her?

She never expected to be caught up in a Romeo and Juliet style family feud. When Gretchen Roberts graduated from college, she planned a brief stay in her hometown of Candle Beach. Ten years later, she's still working for her parents and wondering how her life got so off track. Luckily, she's got a plan for the future, which hinges on being hired for the lead sales job at a luxury housing development south of town. With a referral from her best friend Maggie, she's a shoo-in for the job. But there's one little snag...she's not the only one who wants the job. Parker Gray grew up knowing he'd work for his parents' real estate firm in nearby Haven Shores. What he didn't expect was the constant competition with his older brother, the family golden boy. He needs to escape the family business before he loses his mind, and the sales position at Oceanview Estates seems like a perfect way to make his own way in the world. A chance meeting turns into a series of dates, and by the time Gretchen realizes she's fallen for the son of her parents' rivals, it's too late. But, Parker isn't like his parents-or so she thinks. When they both go after the same dream job, everyone's true colors will be revealed. Can their newfound love survive?

Always the friend. Never the girlfriend.Over the last few years, Sarah Rigg has watched her friends find their soulmates, but it's never been the right time for her to find love.When she meets Patrick Willett, she knows he's not going to be Mr. Right. Although he's funny, smart, handsome and loves kids, he's got one flaw - he's engaged to another woman. But maybe he has a friend who's just like him? Her last blind date ended up with her friend Charlotte falling in love with the potential suitor before she could even go out with him. This round of matchmaking had to be better, right?Candle Beach NovelsBook #1: Sweet BeginningsBook #2: Sweet SuccessBook #3: Sweet PromisesBook #4: Sweet MemoriesBook #5: Sweet HistoryBook #6: Sweet MatchmakingBook 7: Sweet Surprises

Life is a series of decisions to make, but choosing the right one isn't always cut and dry.Up until a few years ago, Cassie was living her dream life - happily married to her high school sweetheart Kyle and raising their two kids together in a house with a white picket fence. When she and Kyle grew apart and eventually divorced, she was devastated. Now, she's picking herself up and building a new life. Her dream of owning a bakery seems out of reach, until a For Lease sign goes up in the window of the best bakery in town. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, but with a mortgage, young children and an almost-empty bank account, it feels impossible. Kyle offers to help her, but she wants to do it on her own. Besides, there are too many pesky feelings for him that she can't seem to shake.With a beautiful co-worker asking him for a date and a possible promotion at work, Kyle should be on top of the world. If only he could stop thinking about his ex-wife and the life they used to share. Cassie's friend Zoe has found her calling in life - turning the old Inn at Willa Bay into the premier wedding venue in the Pacific Northwest. However, she didn't count on the challenge of working closely with her new boyfriend Shawn and her good friend Meg. All of the responsibility for the renovation has fallen on her shoulders and she doesn't know how everything is going to get done before the Inn's grand opening.Meg knows that Zoe needs more from her, but between working at the Inn part-time and her job as a sous chef at a local lodge, she's burning the candle at both ends. Eventually, they'll turn the old barn at the Inn into a restaurant for her to manage, but that's at least six months away. In the meantime the Inn's tight renovation budget can't afford another full-time salary. For the time being, Meg's life is at a standstill, looking on with envy at the lives of her friends and family.Her sister Libby leads the perfect life - except for the fact that she's been hiding marital problems for a few months and is now at her breaking point. She's watching her friends pursue their passions, but feeling stuck in her own life. If her husband doesn't come clean about his secretive behavior and indifference to her, she's going to need to make some serious changes.Although each of the friends is at a different point in their lives, they all must make decisions that will change the shape of their futures and the small town tapestry of Willa Bay. Willa Bay NovelsBook 1: The Inn at Willa BayBook 2: The Sea Star BakeryBook 3: A Haven on the Bay (Summer 2020)Book 4: The Sunset Cottages (Fall 2020)

All relationships take work, but is she ready to make a sacrifice this big? Interior designer Amelia O'Connor came to Candle Beach to renovate and manage a historic hotel with her brother. Now that the hotel is completed and on the brink of success, she's not sure being a hotel owner is a good fit for her. Unfortunately, when you're in business with your brother, you can't just quit. Jordan Rivers is at the peak of his career as a leading man in romantic comedies, but his personal life is spiraling out of control. His beloved wife died two years ago, leaving him a single father to a young daughter. Between a demanding job and his own grief, he hasn't been the father to her that he wants to be. He hopes that a relaxing week at the Candle Beach Hotel will be exactly what he needs to get his life back on track. A chance meeting on the beach turns into something neither of them could have predicted. But Jordan has a life back home in Los Angeles and Amelia isn't sure what her future holds. Can their new love survive the challenges of a long-distance relationship, family obligations and memories of the past?

Mummies, Mommies and Murder. Planning the Ericksville Haunted House at the Boathouse Event Center wouldn't be so bad if Angela Laveaux wasn't in the picture. To make matters worse, Jill allows her sister-in-law Desi, to talk her into joining a local mom's group, which brings up conflicting feelings about balancing a career with motherhood. The discovery of a woman's body at Angela's house makes Jill regret her ill thoughts about Angela and she vows to discover the real murderer while still juggling everything in her personal life.

It was love at first sight. Will his arrival ruin it all?The first time Maura saw the historic Candle Beach Hotel, she knew it was the perfect future site for the local historical society's museum. Now that it's on the market, she just needs enough money to buy it before some greedy developer swoops in and demolishes the crumbling building.Experienced hotelier Aidan has been searching for his dream property for ages, so when his friend tells him about the old hotel for sale on the Washington coast, he's intrigued by the possibilities.After Aidan catches Maura trespassing on the hotel property, unaware that it's been sold, her dreams are shattered and she wants nothing to do with the new owner. He's instantly intrigued by his gutsy visitor, but winning over her mind and heart isn't easy to do. How can Aidan convince her that he's not the greedy developer she feared? Maura wants to believe he's there for the right reasons, but can she trust him?

Plans for a fairy-tale wedding. A dead body. So much for happily wedded bliss. Less than four months into her new job as an events coordinator at the Boathouse Event Center, Jill Andrews is unexpectedly thrown into managing the whole place while her in-laws are out of town. One of the biggest events on her plate is the wedding between two of Desi's good friends from college. When she finds the body of one of the groomsmen floating next to the Boathouse's dock, she's tossed into a media firestorm and ensuing investigation that threatens both her family's livelihood and her life. This is the third book in the Jill Andrews Cozy Mystery series, and while it can be read as a standalone, it may be more enjoyable if read in order. Reading order: Brownie Points for Murder Death to the Highest Bidder A Deadly Pair O'Docks

Always the friend. Never the girlfriend. Over the last few years, Sarah Rigg has watched her friends find their soulmates, but it's never been the right time for her to find love. When she meets Patrick Willett, she knows he's not going to be Mr. Right. Although he's funny, smart, handsome and loves kids, he's got one flaw - he's engaged to another woman. But maybe he has a friend who's just like him? Her last blind date ended up with her friend Charlotte falling in love with the potential suitor before she could even go out with him. This round of matchmaking had to be better, right?

A life-changing inheritance...but not in the way she expects.Dahlia thought settling her aunt's estate in the seaside town where she'd spent her childhood summers would be easy - a one- or two-day job at the most. Discovering that she's inherited a crumbling house and a failing bookstore puts a wrench in that plan.With a nasty trustee who is determined to keep her from selling her inheritance, and Garrett, a handsome neighbor who challenges her at every step, Dahlia doesn't expect to have a future there.However, Candle Beach grows on her and she sees transformations in herself that she didn't expect. With happy memories everywhere she turns, her friends begging her to stay, and a developing attraction to Garrett, could Aunt Ruth's bequest be the key to Dahlia's happily-ever-after?To begin your vacation to the enchanting seaside town of Candle Beach, grab your copy of Sweet Beginnings now!After you've read Sweet Beginnings, you'll probably want to stay in Candle Beach for a while. Continue the series to find out how each of the women in a circle of friends navigates life, relationships and their own dreams for the future.Book 1: Sweet Beginnings - Dahlia's storyBook 2: Sweet Success - Gretchen's storyBook 3: Sweet Promises - Maggie's storyBook 4: Sweet Memories - Angel's storyBook 5: Sweet History - Charlotte's storyBook 6: Sweet Matchmaking - Sarah's storyBook 7: Sweet Surprises - Maura's storyBook 8: Sweet Sacrifices - Amelia's story

A promise between brothers. A secret that threatens to tear a budding romance apart. Maggie Price is resilient. After her husband died, leaving her a young widow with an infant son, she returned home to Candle Beach to create a new future for them by purchasing the Bluebonnet Cafe. She loves her life, but something feels like it's missing... Jake Price promised his younger brother he'd take care of his wife and child if something happened to him while deployed overseas. Now, five years after his brother's death, Jake vows to fulfill that promise and take care of Maggie and her son Alex. Maggie tries to fight her attraction to Jake, but he knocks down her resistance and they fall in love. Will she still feel the same if she knows the real reason he's in Candle Beach?

Brownies, bribes, and a body on the beach.... Suburban mom Jill Andrews has two young kids and a husband who travels more than he's home. Until the day her golden retriever Goldie finds the body of her awful neighbor on the beach, her biggest concern is whether or not it's the right time to re-enter the workforce. Unfortunately, the deceased wasn't just a bad neighbor, he was a horrid landlord as well - to half the town of Ericksville, including Jill's sister-in-law Desi, who'd recently been feuding with him. When the stress of being the police's top suspect lands Desi in the hospital with pregnancy complications, Jill must navigate her own mom-life crisis, sift through a tangled web of secrets and lies, and discover the identity of the real killer before it's too late. If you like mysteries set in the Pacific Northwest, mom humor, and characters that feel like family, you'll love Jill Andrews Cozy Mysteries. Available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook. Grab your copy of this first-in-series cozy mystery today! Jill Andrews Cozy Mysteries Brownie Points for Murder - Book 1 Death to the Highest Bidder - Book 2 A Deadly Pair O'Docks - Book 3 Stuck With S'more Death - Book 4 Murderous Mummy Wars - Book 5 A Killer Christmas Party - Book 6

A life-changing inheritance...but not in the way she expects.Dahlia thought settling her aunt's estate in the seaside town where she'd spent her childhood summers would be easy - a one- or two-day job at the most. Discovering that she's inherited a crumbling house and a failing bookstore puts a wrench in that plan.With a nasty trustee who is determined to keep her from selling her inheritance, and Garrett, a handsome neighbor who challenges her at every step, Dahlia doesn't expect to have a future there.However, Candle Beach grows on her and she sees transformations in herself that she didn't expect. With happy memories everywhere she turns, her friends begging her to stay, and a developing attraction to Garrett, could Aunt Ruth's bequest be the key to Dahlia's happily-ever-after?To begin your vacation to the enchanting seaside town of Candle Beach, grab your copy of Sweet Beginnings now!After you've read Sweet Beginnings, you'll probably want to stay in Candle Beach for a while. Continue the series to find out how each of the women in a circle of friends navigates life, relationships and their own dreams for the future.Book 1: Sweet Beginnings - Dahlia's storyBook 2: Sweet Success - Gretchen's storyBook 3: Sweet Promises - Maggie's storyBook 4: Sweet Memories - Angel's storyBook 5: Sweet History - Charlotte's storyBook 6: Sweet Matchmaking - Sarah's storyBook 7: Sweet Surprises - Maura's story

Saving a rundown seaside resort makes dealing with bridezillas look like a piece of cake.Achieving her dream career as a wedding planner hasn't been easy, but Zoe's sacrifices are about to pay off. Unfortunately, her carefully crafted life is knocked off course when her elderly landlord Celia is hospitalized, and Zoe learns that their home, the former Inn at Willa Bay, is in jeopardy.Her friend Meg left a prestigious chef position in the city when she returned home after her mother got sick. Now that her mother is healthy again, is it time for Meg to follow her own dreams?Another friend, Cassie, never expected to be a single mother, but she's making things work - until an old rival returns to Willa Bay, threatening her much-needed job as a pastry chef at a local lodge.Across the country, Shawn has just finished renovating a turn-of-the-century house when a phone call from a mystery woman brings him back to Washington State.News of Celia's accident ripples through the community and reveals a long-hidden secret that brings all of them together. In the process of changing the fate of the historic Inn at Willa Bay, they discover the healing power of friendship, family, and love - and a pathway to an exciting new future.Escape to scenic Willa Bay in this heartwarming USA Today Bestseller by the author of the Candle Beach series!Willa Bay SeriesBook 1: The Inn at Willa BayBook 2: The Sea Star BakeryBook 3: A Haven on the BayBook 4: The Sunset CottagesBook 5: ★Coming in Spring 2021★

Welcome to Candle Beach, where falling in love is easy...almost.Join the women of Candle Beach as they navigate life, relationships, and their dreams for the future.A promise between brothers. A secret that threatens to tear a budding romance apart. Maggie Price is resilient. After her husband died, leaving her a young widow with an infant son, she returned home to Candle Beach to create a new future for them by purchasing the Bluebonnet Cafe. She loves her life, but something feels like it's missing...Jake Price promised his younger brother he'd take of his wife and child if something happened to him while deployed overseas. Now, five years after his brother's death, Jake vows to fulfill that promise and take care of Maggie and her son Alex.Maggie tries to fight her attraction to Jake, but he knocks down her resistance and they fall in love. Will she still feel the same if she knows the real reason he's in Candle Beach?The Candle Beach novels are "clean and sweet" contemporary romances that can be read as standalone novels and have happily-ever-after endings with no cliffhangers.Book 1: Sweet Beginnings -- Dahlia's storyBook 2: Sweet Success -- Gretchen's storyBook 3: Sweet Promises -- Maggie's storyBook 4: Sweet Memories -- Angel's storyBook 5: Sweet History -- Charlotte's storyBook 6: Sweet Matchmaking -- Sarah's storyBook 7: Sweet Surprises -- Maura's story

A whimsical gift shop, a BBQ food truck, and their feuding owners.Charlotte Gray grew up spoiled and privileged but gave it up to make her own way in the world. Years later, she's fought to get where she is, the owner of a gift shop located in a vintage Airstream trailer in scenic Candle Beach. Everything is perfect until she finds a smelly BBQ food truck parked next to her gift shop one afternoon. The minute she sees it, she knows it's got to go or her business will be down the tubes.Luke Tisdale was raised by hard-working grandparents in nearby Haven Shores. After attending college on a scholarship and joining the tech world, his company went public and he became a multi-millionaire overnight. Unfortunately, now he doesn't know whether people like him or his money more. Buying a food truck and moving to Candle Beach seemed like the perfect plan to start over where no one knows about his wealth. What he didn't expect was to find his best friend Parker's spoiled little sister standing on the steps of his food truck demanding that he leave.How can Luke and Charlotte forget old history to broker a truce and find a friendship or more?

Informative audiobook celebrating the words and wisdom of 30 influential women of colourFollow the life lessons of 30 remarkable women of colour - past and present - who have made their mark on society and culture."e;When you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something... and that is the power of hope."e; - Michelle Obama (White House speech, 2017)We Go High brings together the inspiring stories, motivational quotes, and personal philosophies of 30 influential women of colour who have sought to overcome challenges of gender and race.Including political powerhouses such as Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, and Iriaka Ratana, as well as badass businesswomen like Netflix CMO Bozoma Saint John, and writers Michaela Coel and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. We Go High not only celebrates their achievements but uncovers the personal beliefs, attitudes, and determination that drive them.From feminist activists to scientists, each woman's story is different - but all have in common a deep-seated resilience to fight against the prejudices and barriers to success that women of colour face on a daily basis.