A Newport Christmas

A Newport Christmas
Author: Cindy Nichols
Publisher: Prickly Pear Press
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2022-11-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Ice skating? Sleigh rides? A white Christmas? Not at the Newport Beach house. In Southern California, it’s twinkle lights on palm trees, boat parades with colored lights everywhere, gondola rides and beach-front mansions decorated with Santas. But also cookie exchanges, house decorating contests and hot chocolate. And Jen is determined to re-create all of her grandmother’s Christmas traditions, if it’s the last thing she does. The Christmas angels have different ideas, though, and Jen and her lifelong friends create an entirely different—and even more heartwarming—tradition.

Newport New Moon

Newport New Moon
Author: Cindy Nichols
Publisher: Prickly Pear Press
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2022-02-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The new moon in Newport brings high tides and high hopes... Faith had never allowed herself to dream that she might be able to retire early, but with her pillow business taking off, she lets in an inkling of hope. But all that has to be put aside when disaster strikes, and the Newport Harbor House is in danger once again, requiring all hands on deck. Catch up with Jen, Faith and Carrie--and their friends and family--in the fourth book in the Newport Beach Series.

Newport Wedding Belles

Newport Wedding Belles
Author: Colette Harrington
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2016-05-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1480830186

Sugar Lynn Limehouse is a feisty Southern belle desperate to save her family owned newspaper from going under. She invests everything into a Broadway bound play written by her best friend and award winning columnist, Tiffany James. The Boston debut will determine their future and ticket sales are dismal. On opening night, a chance encounter with billionaire Prescott Borden and his supermodel girlfriend changes their fortunes. Tiffany stumbles into the arguing couple headed out of their hotel suite. The pretty playwright is mistaken for the other woman by the notorious cover girl. All the tabloids have a field day with the fierce attack, caught by security cameras. Now they have the worlds attention and Prescott takes an interest in the head-turning writer. He charms Tiffany into allowing him to manage the media inquiries, with a hidden agenda of clearing his own name. Shes infatuated and agrees to attend the premiere together. Sugar is shocked. Her newspaper is at risk and hes bad news. Their charismatic personalities clash, while the sweet natured Tiffany tries to please both, to no avail. Their banter heats up and heightens the sexual tension simmering between them. Despite the disagreements, the show is a huge hit. The press loves the playboy and playwright pairing. Everyone expects favorable reviews, but instead a new video tape surfaces. One that will cause a tabloid frenzy and force the rivals to partner up in the most unexpected way.

Janet & Jackie

Janet & Jackie
Author: Jan Pottker
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 537
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1466852305

Despite hundreds of books and thousands of articles on Jackie Kennedy, surprisingly little is known about her mother's role in her life and achievements. Often dismissed as a social climber who faded into the woodwork after she divorced Jackie's father-the dashing, disreputable "Black Jack" Bouvier-and married the rich Hugh D. Auchincloss, Janet not only played a pivotal part in Jackie's own wedding to JFK, but often served as a stand-in for Jackie during the White House years, and helped her cope with John and Caroline after the assassination. The only book to explore this fascinating mother-daughter relationship, Janet & Jackie is filled with stories that shed new light on the personal life of an American icon.

Newport Harbor House

Newport Harbor House
Author: Cindy Nichols
Publisher: Prickly Pear Press
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2022-02-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

**A USA Today Bestseller!** Try this heartwarming beach read, Book One in the series, for free! Widow Jen Watson is looking forward to having a blissful summer at the family beach house with just her lifelong best friends, for the first time in years—until she finds out her family has been scheming to sell it. They don't want to put any money into making necessary repairs when they could sell at a nice profit instead. But Jen and her friends are willing to do just about anything to keep that from happening. They decide to take on the work themselves in between long walks on the beach, watching spectacular sunsets during happy hours on the deck, and wiggling their toes in the sand. They are determined to show the rest of the family that selling is a mistake, and that Nana's house should be restored and kept in the family, cherished forever. Cozy up for this heart-warming series, where the bonds of friends and family run deep. Book One: Newport Harbor House Book Two: Newport Beginnings Book Three: A Newport Sunrise Book Four: Newport New Moon Search Terms: Free book, free novel, free romance, free books to read and download, man from the past, second chance, ebook, sweet romance, clean and wholesome, women's fiction, women's friendship fiction, best friends, women friends, beach read, friendship, heartwarming, sweet romance, clean, contemporary romance, contemporary women, happily ever after, family life, older characters, older heroine, later in life romance

The Reporter

The Reporter
Author: Cindy Nichols
Publisher: Prickly Pear Press
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2024-10-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A love reignited. A legacy at risk. Pepper Archer spends her days reporting on Tombstone’s social events, but what she really craves is a story that matters. When whispers of a land fraud scheme surface—one that threatens both her family’s ranch and the Langford estate—she can’t turn away, even if it’s not her assignment. Caleb Langford left Tombstone long ago, taking a piece of Pepper’s heart with him. Now he’s back, with his family’s ranch for sale, but powerful men plotting to seize their land. As the danger grows, Caleb and Pepper must join forces to uncover the truth. Old wounds heal and sparks fly as they fight to protect their homes—and a love they thought was lost forever. In this long-awaited eleventh installment of the Archer Family Ranch series, familiar faces return, old wounds are healed, and new beginnings emerge as Pepper Archer and Caleb Langford take on powerful enemies—and rediscover the undeniable connection that still binds them. Perfect for fans of clean historical romance filled with strong-willed heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, and a blend of action, heart, and family.

The Shell Shop

The Shell Shop
Author: Cindy Nichols
Publisher: Prickly Pear Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2022-09-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A mysterious, missing shell is the key Julia Montgomery needs to keep her beloved home in the sandy beach of the Florida keys. Julia and her husband started the shell shop in the Florida Keys decades ago, before their now-grown children were born—he sold the rare shells he found on diving trips around the world and she got to raise their kids among the balmy breezes and waving palm trees. But John died in a diving accident and now it’s all up to Julia. Her adult kids are busy with their own lives, and Julia has to dig deep to figure out a way to keep the shop—and her home—afloat. When a world-famous shell collector expects a rare shell that her husband promised to deliver, can the Montgomery family rally together and figure out the method to John’s madness? Find the shell John died trying to find and keep the shop in business? Escape into this feel-good beach series. You’ll fall in love with the Montgomery family while you visit the warm sunny beaches of the Florida Keys!

Josephine: Bride of Louisiana

Josephine: Bride of Louisiana
Author: Cindy Nichols
Publisher: Prickly Pear Press
Total Pages: 148
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Josephine: Bride of Louisiana is 18th in the unprecedented 50-book American Mail-Order Brides series. Josephine Depardieu grew up in Massachusetts, fairly privileged and educated, speaking French as well as English, but when her father dies, she finds herself working in a factory in as a seamstress. When the factory burns down, she looks for other options…and sees an ad for a French-speaking mail-order bride. She’s always wanted to know more about her French heritage, and heads down to a plantation in Louisiana to find out more. Pierre Bernard has lived and worked on his father’s plantation on the Mississippi River his whole life, but as a first generation American, hasn’t always been as interested in French culture as his father would like. When his father decides to move back to France and leave Pierre the plantation, he is stunned to find out that this will only happen if he is married—to a French woman. But when Josephine learns that Pierre’s father expected a woman from France, is she up to the task? And how long can Pierre keep his father in the dark?

The Bartender: Archer Family Ranch, Book 3

The Bartender: Archer Family Ranch, Book 3
Author: Cindy Nichols
Publisher: Prickly Pear Press
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2024-06-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Meg Archer has had enough of being invisible in a family of six girls—especially since the man she’s pining for doesn’t notice her, either. When she finds out he needs a mail-order bride in a hurry, she hatches a plan to get him to notice her, one way or another. Sam Allen gave up his career ambitions and left New York for Tombstone, Arizona, and a new start. He enjoys his job as a bartender—and is very good at it. But because he knew his mother would not approve, he told a white lie that he never thought would be found out. When his high-society mother unexpectedly decides to make a trip to visit, he needs to make that fib a reality—and fast. Sam is dismayed to discover that he has only one positive response to his ad—and to say that he is surprised by who it is is an understatement. It also presents him with a dilemma—what to do when the only person who will marry him is someone he shouldn’t be marrying?

The Wrangler: Archer Family Ranch, Book 2

The Wrangler: Archer Family Ranch, Book 2
Author: Ciindy Nichols
Publisher: Prickly Pear Press
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2024-06-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Every family has things they can’t talk about. Or won’t. For Clara Martin, the prospect of moving to New York from snowy Chicago is her only option after losing her bakery job. Resigned to her fate, she prepares to go…until a chance encounter with endangered horses reminds her of a letter she received from her friend, Sadie, asking her to come to Tombstone, Arizona Territory, to marry a horse wrangler, sight unseen. For Hank Archer, the only son of gentleman rancher Beau Archer, riding the trail has taken its toll. He wants more than anything to stay put on the ranch and when his grandfather leaves him property nearby, he hopes it will be a way to start a new life. The only problem is that to inherit the property, he has to be married. When Hank’s plans begin to crumble, he finds out that his new bride knows more about horses than he realized. And about people. Can she bring them all together and help Hank realize his dream?