Smolder

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Scarlett Barrington left the small town of Greenshade behind forever, along with unspeakable emotional wounds. She is preparing to begin her dream job when she's called home to help her estranged mother, a hoarder, clean out her mess or risk losing her house.

Reluctantly returning home, nothing prepares her for the shock of coming face to face with her first love. Brody Finch may have been Greenshade's glorious football legend, but he is also the man who deserted her a decade ago, when she needed him the most.

As Scarlett attempts to handle her combative mother, she's forced to come to terms with airing her family's dirty laundry on the reality TV show, Packrats. Community members with agendas of their own rally to help, harm, or just plain gawk.

Unexpectedly, the cold case murder of her sister comes back into focus, and Scarlett finds her own life in danger as she struggles to discover the truth about what happened so long ago. In the midst of this chaos, a serial arsonist brings the small town to its knees.

Where there's smoke, there's fire. Can Scarlett and Finch find the love they once shared and lost? And if they do, will she live through the process?

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Great Read!
“…There were multiple story lines that included romance, suspense, mystery and much more, making the story interesting and appealing for many different types of readers. I actually found myself laughing and crying with the characters as events played out in their lives. With all the twists and turns I was pleased to see the ending wrapped up so well.
This book was fast paced, well written and I couldn't put it down. Five stars isn't enough for this great read!”
- Anonymous Amazon Customer

Couldn’t Put It Down
“I read Smolder in one night. Couldn't put it down. I had to see what was going to happen next. Desiree makes her characters believable and I could relate to small town Alabama. Ready for your next book!!”
- Julia Rudd

Cabin By The Lake

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Is it really possible to start over in life when mistakes from the past continue to haunt? This heartwarming story of a second chance for love, both for Lydia and her widowed aunt who has reluctantly taken her in, grabs the reader from the first page.

A bonfire is lit when she moves to her aunt's lake house in rural Georgia in need of a fresh start. There she meets hunky backpacker, Mike Rodgers, seeking shelter from a storm. As lightning flashes, so does their chemistry. A man is the last thing Lydia needs in her life, but working alongside Mike to renovate an old guest cabin, the two are drawn together with an irresistible pull.

In the woods nearby, someone is watching--and waiting. When she realizes that her past has caught up to her, Lydia knows she has to leave to protect her aunt, and keep Mike from learning her history! Little does she know that Mr. Perfect has secrets of his own...

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Loved It!
“I really enjoyed this one. Loved the twists, but there were some things I totally didn't expect. The characters seemed very real which is sometimes hard to find. I could picture meeting a few of them at different points in my life! If you're looking for a book that gives you some of everything, you'll love this one.”
- KLD

Excellent
“Love this story!!! Twists and turns and much love! Well written and really great ending. Settle in for a great ride!”
- S. Taylor-Wilson
 

Dodging a Bullet

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When Trish Malone gets dumped at the altar by Dodson Kingsley, a controlling, narcissistic playboy, she finds herself going nowhere with a lot of baggage. Just weeks later, she meets Jake Abbott, a widower with an out-of-control six-year-old daughter. He's the perfect man, and comes with an amusing extended family, but Trish is reluctant to begin a new relationship with such a fresh emotional wound.

Shocked to discover that Dodson was having an affair during their engagement, Trish is forced to come to the aid of his victim, his secretary, young Kelli Spencer. Kelli has visions of having it all, but instead is left homeless and shattered. As Kelli gets back on her feet, Trish puts the past behind her, but it's too late for her and Jake. He's now in love with her best friend, Laney--or so she believes!

Through interference involving her New Age, kooky parents, Trish loses her last chance to find love with Jake. Can she mend what's broken and get her happily-ever-after?

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What a Fun Book!
“Fast paced, heartwarming story with great characters. I read the whole book in one day and couldn't put it down. Totally worth the read!!!”
- Anonymous Amazon Customer

Best One So Far!!
“Ms. Douglas is an amazing, talented writer. This book is my favorite of her three. Clean, romantic and surprising! Can't wait for another awesome read from her!!"
- S. Hillabrand

Single and Seeking Fabio - Book 1 of the Paradise Palms Novella Series

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When nursing professor Shelley Franklin accidentally discovers that she’s “the other woman,” she never wants to trust another man. She retreats into a reclusive lifestyle, spending her evenings with fictional heroes in the pages of romance novels. Then she meets widower Duke Donovan, the man who can restore her faith in true love. But not if spoiled Dixie Wainwright has anything to do with it! She wants Duke for herself and will go to any length to make it happen. Just when it looks as if Duke’s budding relationship with Shelley is about to take off, Dixie’s deceitful lies rip them apart. Will Dixie be successful in her underhanded plot? Don’t miss the outrageous confrontation!

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Single and Seeking a Touch of Love - Book 2 of the Paradise Palms Novella Series

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Seven-year-old Cody dreams of having his own parents, but he’s stuck in the system and headed down the wrong path. When he meets Liam McAllister, a scarred ex-boxer who doesn’t even like kids, the course of his life begins to change.

Shy Rachel Mendez, an exotic beauty who appears snobbish and unattainable, is Liam’s massage therapist. Around her, he’s awkward, and tongue-tied to the point of embarrassment. He knows she’s out of his league. Their mutual awkwardness threatens to keep them forever apart.

When Cody begins to imagine them as potential parents, a series of events is set into motion that none of them could have predicted. His journey in this heartwarming story will renew your faith in the power of love!

This is a clean, stand-alone novella, Book 2 in the "Single and Seeking" series, with no cliffhangers.

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Single and Seeking Mr. July - Book 3 of the Paradise Palms Novella Series

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Divorced mother of three energetic boys, Jillian Beck works multiple jobs to make ends meet. Done with her philandering ex-husband, she deserves love in her life with a man who respects her. When firefighter Quinn Rittenhouse comes to the aid of her accident-prone youngest son twice in one day, Jillian finds herself in a position to be rescued! This touching story will make you laugh and cry as Quinn and Jillian ignite a romance worthy of the Fourth of July!

This is part of a clean and wholesome novella series, with no cliffhangers.

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Single and Seeking Second Chances - Book 4 of the Paradise Palms Novella Series

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“I’m your daughter.” Those words were something Kayden hoped she’d one day hear. But when fourteen-year-old Paizlee runs away from home and shows up unexpectedly with her juvenile-delinquent boyfriend, Kayden is forced to contact Paizlee’s father, Tripp, the man she hasn’t seen since she gave up her baby for adoption. Can she and Tripp join forces to get their daughter back on the right path? And now that she’s found them both, will she lose them again, or will there be a Christmas miracle that she doesn’t believe she deserves?

This is the finale of a clean and wholesome novella series, with no cliffhangers.

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