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Lake Howling is the quirky, Oregon town where my first contemporary romance series is set.

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Lake Howling Series

Welcome to Lake Howling! These contemporary, sensual romances are set in the quirky, Oregon town of Lake Howling. Each book is standalone and can be read out of order (although it's always fun to start at the beginning and read through the series!). 

A Promise Of Home

(Book One)

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When Branna O'Donnell heads back to Lake Howling, Oregon, she’s not sure what to expect. It’s a place that holds plenty of memories, both good and bad, but Branna is determined to find some peace there from the demons of her past. However, she soon realizes that living in a small town again comes with complications, and one of them is named Jake McBride. 

Once the town golden boy, Dr. McBride has returned from Iraq angry and, like her, shouldering a few emotional scars. They strike sparks off each other from the outset, and Branna knows that if she gives in to the attraction between them it’s going to result in a world of pain. The problem is she's not sure how to walk away.

 "...Friends, family, community, humour, suspense, romance and danger keeps you involved from the beginning! "
​ ~ Amazon review

The Texan Meets His Match

(Book Two)

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​Annabelle Smith has never had it easy, but she's a survivor. So when her brother cleans out her bank account, she reluctantly turns to the one man she'd vowed to stay away from. Ethan Gelderman is a hot, sexy Texan, who has more numbers in his black book than most men have socks, and placing her trust in him is one of the hardest things she's ever had to do. 

Lake Howling is home to Ethan's closest friends, and it's also where Annabelle "firebrand" Smith lives. Sassy, beautiful and pricklier than a cactus, she's never made it a secret that she wants nothing to do with him, but he sure as hell wants something to do with her. Lord knows, it’s going to be hard to earn her trust, but Ethan’s never backed down from a challenge yet, and he soon realizes trust is just the beginning of what he wants from Annabelle.

"...Everything you want in a romance – a sexy hero and heroine, flirting, family, fun and some steamy sex. There's also a dose of drama and of course a perfectly mapped HEA..." ~ Five star Review

How Sweet It Is

(Book Three)

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At sixteen Willow Harper learned a few valuable life lessons that molded her into the uptight, commitment-phobic woman she is today. Determined to have the security she sorely lacked as a child, Willow’s sole focus is on furthering her career. No time for love, lust or romance - Willow is All Business. So when a chance to secure her future means a trip to secluded Lake Howling, Oregon, she leaps at the opportunity. Sure, it isn’t New York City, but Willow’s only planning on being there a few days, then she’ll be back to the safety and anonymity of the city. But when the very man who’s been haunting her fantasies for years appears in Lake Howling, suddenly Willow’s carefully planned strategy is in tatters.

Buster Griffin is sexy, brooding and infuriating, yet somehow has the entire small town’s inhabitants wrapped around his little finger. He’s made it clear he won’t be playing by Willow’s rules, and now it’s not only her career that’s in jeopardy, it’s her heart too. Because Buster won’t accept anything less than a complete takeover of Willow, and Willow’s terrified of giving up control.

"...Wendy Vella always brings the goods. I've been hooked on the Lake Howling series and the group of friends who star in it since, A Promise of Home, the first book. How Sweet It Is is Buster and Willow's story." ~ Synergy, Goodreads reviewer

It Only Took You

(Book Four)

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When LA cop Katie McBride almost dies in a shooting, it shakes her tough exterior to the very core. She's busy drowning her sorrows in a bottle of bourbon when her childhood crush, Sheriff Cubby Hawker, ambles through the door. The sexy lawman is determined to force her to return to their hometown of Lake Howling, Oregon, where he's the sheriff and everyone still thinks of her as 'that sweet young Katie'. 

At first, she thinks going home might help her get over the trauma she's experienced, but she soon realizes that she's just as hopelessly in love with Cubby, and he still treats her like his kid sister. It's making her feel even worse, so she's about to pack her bags and return to LA when a dead body turns up, and the sheriff asks for her help to solve the case.  Is this Katie's chance to prove she's more than meets the eye, or has her chance at love with the luscious lawman already passed her by?

"...I can't seem to get enough of these people from this little town. Great job. Makes you want to be part of the story. Hope for a lot more to come.” Jacqueline R, Goodreads Reviewer

Don't Look Back

(Book Five)

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Unexpected but Undeniable

After a disastrous marriage, Macy Reynolds has picked up the broken pieces of her life and moved on. She’s sworn off men and is building a new life in the safe haven of Lake Howling, Oregon with her son, friends, and her boutique business. So why now is she suddenly distracted by the seriously sexy Texan, Brad Gelderman?
The man spells d-a-n-g-e-r, in large flashing, neon letters and Macy’s had more than enough of that in her life. She swears she won’t fall for Brad … but the heat between them is irresistible. 

Brad Gelderman has come to Lake Howling to lay ghosts to rest from the past, and he’s definitely not planning on sticking around. What he hadn’t expected was this quirky little town filled with people who thought it was okay to interfere in his life, and one captivating firecracker called Macy Reynolds, who is sweet, sexy, and as messed up emotionally as him. She got to him, touched something inside him that was both terrifying and wonderful. Lake Howling is healing their pasts; can it hold a beautiful new future for Brad and Macy?


"...Brad could be the poster model for "strong, silent type", but it's easy to see there's a heart of gold beneath that tough exterior. ~ Kristen L, Goodreads reviewer

A Long Way Home

(Book Six)

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Hope Lawrence’s life has imploded. Losing her job, savings, and boyfriend, she thought she’d hit rock bottom. WRONG! She made a fool of herself in front of her childhood nemesis. How could she face Newman again, knowing his black eye was a result of her stupidity? Could she go back to Lake Howling and pick up the pieces of her life? Both seemed unlikely, as did the attraction she felt for the man who wore designer clothes and had a girl in every city. Her head was telling her to run, but her heart had other ideas.

Paul Theodore Newman liked order in his life, designer clothes, friends, and helping people. Until Hope Lawrence reappears, he’d thought that was enough. Her fashion sense makes him shudder, as do her kale smoothies! Down on her luck, she challenges him at every turn, but when trouble follows her to Howling, he finds himself determined to help, only to realize that it’s him that needs rescuing from the secrets of his past.

"...The sparks between Newman and Hope leapt off the page. The snarky, witty banter between them was probably what first hooked me on the story..." ~ Kobo Review

Lake Howling Boxed Set 1 - 3

Boxed Set of Lake Howling, Books 1 to 3

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In a small Oregon town, three different couples discover their hearts’ desires… An entertaining set of contemporary romances that deliver passion, emotion, and laughter!