The concept of “family” extends far beyond bloodlines, weaving a tapestry of connection that transcends traditional definitions. “Chosen Families: Stories That Warm the Soul” celebrates those narratives that embrace the power of found connections, highlighting the bonds forged through shared experience, unwavering support, and unconditional love. These are the tales that remind us that family is not just a birthright, but a sanctuary built on the foundation of understanding, acceptance, and the unwavering embrace of those who see us for who we truly are.
The Lyons Garden Trilogy
This Special Edition of The Lyons Garden Trilogy includes Family Ties, Erasing Secrets, and Pawns into one book.
To the outside observer, Jessica Greenhall has a perfect life, a beautiful home, and a successful career. Yet, she yearns to know her true identity. Adopted as a baby, she has always felt something missing from her life. After years of unsuccessful searching, her prestigious photography career brings her closer to the truth. The closer she gets to her biological family, her life becomes a whirlwind of unforeseen consequences. Some of these consequences bring happiness beyond what she had ever expected, like meeting the man of her dreams, Timothy Sullivan. Others throw her into a life of tragic losses and a mystery to find out who is targeting her and those around her. Will Jessica wish she hadn’t looked for her family, or will she be happy with what she finds?
Just the way you are (Unexpected Love Series Book 1)
Blake
They say that everything happens in threes. That’s fine. But why me? And all in one day. I was left jobless; my car almost broke down on the side of the road; and when I finally did make it to the garage in my hometown, Stone Ridge, I ended up face to face with the local mechanic, Mitch Travis.
He was everything I shied away from. Tall, dark, sexy as hell. And worst of all? A man.
I gravitated toward him like no one else before.
Until I met his adorable little girl and opened my mouth, allowing my past to control my emotions. He kicked me out of his workshop, leaving me carless and stranded.
Lucky for me, I didn’t need to see him again. Or that’s what I thought before I ended up on his doorstep for an interview to be his nanny.
Mitch
Life was good, great even. I had a successful business and the best daughter a guy could ask for. I didn’t need anything else.
Until she walked into my shop with sinful curves and long auburn hair.
She reignited that spark I thought was long lost.
Blake Sawyer was everything I didn’t know I wanted. And someone my daughter needed.
But that was soon doused when she pried into my life, throwing around accusations, opening up old wounds I kept buried.
I never wanted to see her again, but fate disagreed. Imagine my shock when SHE showed up on my doorstep to be my daughter’s nanny.
Dear Roomie (Classic City Romance Book 1)
Sometimes love is closer than you think.
Ophelia James Clarke has one goal: finish her senior year of college and finally reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, Tanner. Unfortunately, her roommate graduated last spring, and she can’t afford rent on her own. That empty room needs an occupant ASAP.
Morgan Hall is starting over. Again. He’s stalled long enough; it’s time for him to finally take action and make his dreams of a law degree come true. The only thing he needs to do first is find a place to live. Luck is on his side when he finds an ad for the perfect apartment with a seemingly cool guy named James.
When they meet, it’s immediately clear that neither is what the other person expected — in more ways than one. Unwilling to break the lease and lose her apartment, James knows that keeping Morgan at arm’s length is the best course of action. Morgan’s sweet and caring nature only highlights the growing cracks in her relationship with Tanner, but keeping her guard up means she doesn’t have to think about it.
For now.
The Duke of Darkness (Safeguarding Love)
His enemies called him the devil. Hers call her a temptress. Can they see past the rumors to find true love?
There were few people in the world the Duke of Rhuddlan could trust, least of all his scheming brother Nicholas. So when a spate of violence is perpetrated against people with a connection to the duke, Rhuddlan knows who is behind it. But how can he end this vicious campaign when Nick is backed by the King’s own son?
Olivia Stone wants nothing more than to live quietly in her little cottage, but with a cruel suitor determined to possess her and an income that is steadily diminishing, she’s left with no choice but to appeal to her wealthy cousin—whom she’s never met—for assistance. Will he give it? Or will she be forced to marry a man she fears?
When Rhuddlan knocks on Olivia’s door with a plan to help them both, she’s skeptical but sees no other option. Working together sparks a flame between them neither could have predicted, but when Nick discovers the relationship, he becomes determined to destroy their hope for happiness. Can Rhuddlan finally put an end to his brother’s devastation before someone is killed? Will Olivia still want him when she sees how ruthless he can be?
This medium (3-4 hour read) novel is a steamy Regency romance with a happily ever after, no cliffhangers, and is part of a series that can be read in any order.
Blood of Beasts: Geneshifters Book 1
This one was truly powerful. Dangerously perfect.
Humanity has fallen, decimated by biological warfare. Survival is only afforded to the elite. Super soldiers were created to protect the vulnerable remains of the United States.
Titania has been in hiding since she escaped the program. For years, she has kept her origin secret, even from her best friend, James.
When she is forced to manifest her power, she and James must flee from her creator. As forces work to tear them apart, they must find a way to stay together and answer the question: Can you love someone who isn’t human anymore?
In a world often defined by isolation and division, the stories within “Chosen Families” offer a comforting reminder of the power of human connection. These narratives, with their tales of found families and unbreakable bonds, leave us with a sense of warmth and hope. They underscore the profound truth that family is not defined by blood, but by the unwavering love and support we find in those who choose to stand by our side, offering a sanctuary of belonging and a beacon of light in the journey of life.