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Step beneath the Spanish moss and enter the humid, secret-laden world of Hawthorn House, rebranded as Beaufort Botanical Retreat. Saffron returns after twelve years, drawn back by the impending death of her godmother, the formidable matriarch Delaphina Duval. But the house, with its aged stucco and grand columns, is not merely a place of fading life; it echoes with the "sting of her mother's last harrowing screams" and is thick with unspoken truths. Saffron finds Delaphina frail but still commanding, surrounded by those vying for position or protecting their own interests. There's Jolie ...

We all have our dreams, right? What will we compromise to get there? Lizelle set her goals high. She always did. She wanted to win big in the upper tiers of dressage horse shows. Her parents thought this as folly, but her supportive boyfriend, Paul, did not. She was so close, yet never quite got the scores she needed. Her dream re-ignites the day she works with an Olympic gold medalist. There was a snag, though. Being accused of a high-profile murder dampened everything. Plus, she's offered a path to riches paved with ill-gotten goods. Which direction would she choose? Read this exciting ...

At just 25, Kitty Beauveloir seems to have it all—a prestigious position running the Crescent City Equestrian Training Center in New Orleans and a reputation for perfection. But behind the scenes, Kitty’s high standards are starting to backfire. A series of missteps, from forgotten responsibilities to strained relationships with students and boarders, send her spiraling. With her professional and personal life unraveling, Kitty is forced to confront a truth she’s avoided for too long: even the most driven person can’t go it alone. As tensions rise, Kitty must find a new way forward...

In the heart of Louisiana’s lush Acadiana, love is as wild and tangled as the swamp itself. Toodles, a tenacious aspiring newscaster with her sights set on TV fame, finds herself caught in a whirlwind of desire and deception. She’s torn between three very different men: the smoldering, self-absorbed lawyer who could charm the scales off a gator; the rugged, no-nonsense swamp guide who knows the bayou like the back of his hand; and a mysterious newcomer with secrets of his own. But Toodles isn’t navigating this mess alone. Her dearly departed best friend, Gloria, is still around – as...

A young college student secretly works as an operative for the Russian government. She teaches riding lessons on the weekends and attends business school classes during the week. But her real objective is to assist in "The Mission" of Operation Stinky, a diabolical plan to create upheaval in the US by turning off all of the power and water grids nation-wide. As a small cog in a large wheel Petra must form romantic relationships with whoever her supervisors direct, all to gain more intel. She tricks one professor this way but discovers he has a heart of gold. Meanwhile, corporate America is ...

A young pastry chef with a dark past enters a Louisiana lawyer's life. Except he has a problem, or rather several of them. Peter Doucet has five children he shares with his exotic Argentinan ex-wife. Can humble Sissy win over his kids and overcome her past? Does she even want to? Can he earn her trust? A May-October love story with many twists and turns.

In THE DRESSAGE DEFIANT, the first exhilarating installment of Amy Simone’s Dressage Maverick Series, readers are thrust into the sun-scorched heart of Texas, where Clary Voss battles a relentless drought and a ruthless rival to save her family’s legacy, Spurs of Grace Dressage. With foreclosure looming and her prize horse Jericho as her last hope, Clary’s grit and unconventional training methods shine against the polished perfection of Elise Thornton, a formidable adversary with a personal vendetta. This isn’t just a tale of equestrian prowess—it’s a pulse-pounding story of ...

A vengeful female ringleader heads an expensive show horse kidnapping operation, selling to the black market. One couple loses a much treasured dressage mount. Will Cajun Magic make it back to his rightful owners? Can the Mob push back against the villain's dark ways?

A Dressage Drama Series Welcome to the glitzy, high-stakes world of elite dressage where horses may be the heart of the sport, but egos and ambition rule the arena. Set against the sultry backdrop of New Orleans, this four-book series crackles with drama, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. In Book One, a storm brews when revered head trainer Grant Tuttle is forced out by Kitty Beauveloir, a cunning up-and-comer with a sharp eye for ambition and a sharper tongue. As he packs his bags for Florida with his wealthy benefactors, Kitty wants to step into his stirrups, ready to ...

Step into the snowy world of Snowy Vale Rescue Farm where the scent of peppermint mixes with impending humiliation and the desperate hope of a Christmas miracle. Meet Ivy Sinclair, once dubbed 'Dressage's Fallen Angel', now haunted by a career-ending crash and grappling with panic attacks. She has just twelve days to train the challenging Lipizzan stallion, Silent Night – a horse with his own hidden traumas, possibly from being smuggled out of a war zone – for a crucial Christmas Eve freestyle gala. The stakes couldn't be higher: the rescue farm faces foreclosure if they don't win the ...

In the cutthroat world of dressage, Renee Westmore is a master of cunning, fiercely protecting her family’s Oklahoma estate and her talented sister, Samantha, from those who seek to exploit their vulnerabilities. When the exacting clinician Bill Davis arrives from Phoenix Farms, sparks fly between him and Renee, setting the stage for a simmering tension that evolves into an unexpected alliance against a common foe. From calculated sabotage on the arena floor to hidden agendas behind velvet ropes, Renee, Samantha, and their formidable Aunt Judith must confront ruthless rivals like ...

A Battle of Wits and Wills in the Heart of the Ton Lady Seraphina, a fiercely independent apothecary, prefers the company of herbs to that of potential suitors, famously declaring them "overrated." Her cottage, filled with jars of tinctures and a snake skeleton, is her sanctuary, where she meticulously crafts remedies with hands stained green from wormwood. However, her peaceful existence is threatened when the cunning Lord Blackwood, whom Seraphina aptly calls a "viper," extends a dinner invitation followed by a thinly veiled marriage proposal. Blackwood’s true aim is to control ...

Immerse yourself in a heartwarming tale set in the vibrant heart of Lafayette, where the scent of simmering gumbo and the hum of community spirit fill the air. "Satsuma and Sentiment" invites you to Cypress & Spoon, Evie Landry's beloved restaurant, a place where every table feels like a hug and dignity is served daily. Join Evie as she navigates the delicious chaos of a busy kitchen and reconnects with Beau LeBlanc, a steady carpenter who has returned to Lafayette to rebuild his family's legacy. Together, they embark on an ambitious journey to restore the historic Evangeline Street Market ...

A high-stakes acquisition. A sudden blizzard. And a battle that redefines everything. High-powered Manhattan attorney Ava Sinclair arrives in the picturesque, snow-covered coastal town of Brighton Cove with a single mission: to acquire the struggling chocolate shop, Evergreen Confections, and secure her promotion. For Ava, it's just another deal—a "no muss, no fuss" acquisition. But Luca Valenti, Evergreen's passionate owner and master chocolatier, views his family's legacy as priceless, a cherished piece of the town's heart that is absolutely not for sale. When a fierce blizzard ...

Sienna Blake, a seasoned production manager, arrives in a picturesque Riviera harbor with a daunting task: to film a dazzling holiday finale for her demanding Hollywood boss, Margo. Margo insists on a "hero crane move" to capture the perfect "sparkle," but Sienna is haunted by a past accident on a windy set, where a rigger was hurt. For Sienna, safety and trust are paramount, costing her a promotion if needed. The quaint French town of Villefranche, however, has its own rules and cherished Christmas traditions, centered around delicate, handmade paper lanterns and blessings. Sienna quickly ...

In the grocer's unraveling world Cyrus Beaudry is just a grocer in Saint Florentine, Louisiana, trying to save his family's market. But when ancient fig trees begin to whisper dark secrets and unsettling power awakens beneath his skin, Cyrus is thrust into a hidden world of ancestral magic he never knew existed. An ancient, hungry entity, bound centuries ago by the town's founding families, is stirring. Now, with his family's legacy on the line and strange, black veins spreading across his body, Cyrus must unite with a wise, blind rootworker and his estranged, fire-wielding sister to ...

Celeste McKnight seems to have everything mapped out for her—high society life, law school on the horizon, and a picture-perfect relationship with Luke, a promising medical student. But beneath the polished debutante exterior, she’s harboring a passion her parents can’t understand: dressage. With her beloved Andalusian gelding, Prince Charming, by her side, Celeste dreams of mastering the art of classical riding under the guidance of her unconventional trainer, Kitty. As the pressure to conform mounts, Celeste finds herself torn between the life she’s been groomed for and the one ...

In the dazzling, cutthroat world of elite dressage, where polished smiles hide dark secrets and victory comes at a price, Noelle Hart was on the rise. But a suspicious doping test at Aachen brought her crashing down, shattering her career and leaving her branded a cheat. Framed by those she trusted, Noelle was forced into silence. Then, the sudden, mysterious death of fellow rider Jolie Vance ignites a fire Noelle can't ignore. Jolie’s sister, the formidable former rider Marin Vance, returns, seeking not just answers, but fierce vengeance for her sister's life. Digging through buried ...

In the glamorous yet cutthroat world of dressage at Cypress Line Farm, Catalina Hale returns to reclaim her family's legacy and her mother's prized mare, High Wire. But her rival, the "Golden Girl" Marcia Clemmons, seems determined to take it all – including Catalina's ex-fiancé, Biff Quinn. When Marcia is suddenly and brutally murdered at a practice show, Catalina is framed, with evidence like her own mug pointing directly at her. As suspicion swirls and time runs out, Catalina must expose a tangled web of deceit, blackmail, and deadly secrets involving a mysterious sponsor, poisoned ...

When Avery starts her summer job as Zola's Dog Walking Service, she is convinced she can earn enough money for a car. What she didn't bargain for was everything else that came with her new passion--learning that dogs can talk, the class jock wasn't as bad a jerk as she thought he was and she gains a new BFF along the way.