A sweet, but focused woman. A stalker out to bring the woman down. A man willing to swoop in and save the damsel. And a ride or die best friend. All the right ingredients for a comical romance with heart. After college, I vowed to focus all my energy on fulfilling my promise to my mom: to open up the hot chocolate store we’d always dreamed of running together. No distractions. My plans are set. But things heat up faster than I can handle when a bronzed lifeguard pursues me in the most delicious of ways. Mix in a stalker determined to throw me off my game, and a comical, ass-kicking Squad of friends…well, then you have a situation that requires time I don’t have. I may appear to be a damsel in distress, but I can save my own damn self, thank you very much. And I might just keep that hottie lifeguard as the whipped cream on top of my sweet dreams. Sweet Dreams is the first book in a series of comedic contemporary romance novels. If you like strong, sassy heroines, witty bantering, and happily ever afters, then you’ll love the first book in Marika Ray’s Beach Squad series.

She plans to work alone. He wants to be left alone. What connects them is a country lane that may be their pathway to love—if only they’d stop irritating each other. Recovering from a personal trauma, IT geek, Jessica, stumbles into Heart Springs with one goal in mind. What she hadn’t planned on was clashing with the bantering, blue-eyed, hard-bodied, Brett. Shouldering his own emotional tragedy, Brett prefers the solitude of his farm. Until he discovers his new neighbour, the disagreeable yet desirable Jessica standing in his way. Over six long weeks of winter, these two torn souls somehow agree to work together. But do they dare act upon their mutual attraction, or will they walk away from each other for good? From the lush countryside of New South Wales to the harsh Centralian outback, hike into the heart of this sweet, small-town rural romance, where learning to let go of the past can be the most imperfectly perfect step towards love. What readers are saying about this sweet, small town, rural romance: “WINTER’S WALK… felt like a refreshing walk in sunshine.” Goodreads “…something beautiful and worthy…” “I was gunning for these two leads to have their own HEA”Mrs B’s Book Reviews “I’d highly recommend this SWEET but SASSY piece of Australian Rural Fiction.” Goodreads “The banter between Jessica and Brett a highlight…” Goodreads “…plenty of tension surmounts between these two…” Are you a fan of small-town romance authors like Maisey Yates, Nora Roberts, and Diana Palmer?Do you savour stories by Rachael Treasure, Tricia Stringer, Barbara Hannay, and Pamela Cook?Are you a lover of Australian Rural Romance authors Rachael Johns, Cathryn Hein, Annie Seaton, Fleur McDonald, and Karly Lane? Then you’ll adore Australian bestselling author, Mel A ROWE’s unique spin on her stories. Designed to be devoured in one short session, you’ll find all the feels in this story of small-town enemies who make the most perfectly imperfect steps towards love. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER…

INDIE NEXT GENERATION BOOK AWARD FINALIST …incredibly vivid and emotional tale of love and loyalty, friendship, loss, and faith… Lynne Welch, Booklist A man holding fast to grief and a woman who lets go of love too easily. It will take all the magic of old diaries and a children’s story to heal these two. Caught in grief and guilt over his wife’s death, English professor Alan Francini is determined never to feel that much pain again. He avoids new relationships and keeps even his best friend at arms’ length. His major solace is his family’s ranch south of Denver. Children’s book editor Kathy Jamison has learned through a lifetime of separations and a broken engagement that letting go is easier than hanging on. Then she meets Alan, and for once, begins to believe a lasting relationship is possible. But Alan panics and pushes her away into the arms of his best friend. Now the emotions of three people are at stake as they struggle to find a way to transform their broken dreams into a foundation for a more hopeful future. Suitable for all readers.

The Grand Isle Ball is the setting. Set at the surreal, imaginary San Jose Hotel in 1987. Where no family is a stranger to the intrigue, seduction, and scandal.Brilliant Geeky handsome intelligent, workaholic Louis La Cour has all the privileges of a successful life. But looks can be deceiving.Beautiful Pearl La Cour feels ignored and desperate for love. But she is still haunted by the sins of her youth. Celica Baptiste, successful, young, full of drive and ambition, is the woman that is willing to do anything for her man. But something strange is brewing at the Grand Isle Gala, suddenly rivals desire for power takes an ugly turn, and a mastermind villainous schemer has plans, disaster looms! Discover what will happen amidst the glamour & glitter of the Annual Gala.Where a night of crimes of seething passion, ignite and explode! Love, lust, and hatred are basic elements of the story when shattered dreams turn trust and loyalty into desperation, deception, and dishonor.Can Louis La Cour discover the truth before it’s too late?Is love more destructive than hate?“The Grand Hotel” is a captivating modern saga in the A Geek, An Angel series about the lives of several families who become intriguingly interconnected as the plot unfolds.