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Aloha
Series · 9 books · 2013-2016

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#0.5

Shell Game

2014

He's High Risk... She's High Stakes.Tricked into taking a Caribbean cruise, former Navy SEAL Luke "Brooklyn" Chapman is expecting free-flowing booze, bikini-clad women, and an abundance of recreation. Hardworking Sharla Kramer has her hands full keeping her sticky-fingered grandmother out of trouble. Looking forward to a nice rest while on vacation, the last thing she needs in her life is a high risk Navy SEAL. Toss in a couple of swindlers, a retired cop, and a few fun-loving ladies in red hats, and a little high seas R&R quickly becomes a lot of high stakes shenanigans!
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#1

Aloha Texas

2013

alternate cover edition of ASIN B076ZNTLC8 Love Sweet and Clean Romance? Then sit back, kick off your shoes and prepare to fall in love with the newly edited, just for you, Aloha Sweet Romance Series from USA TODAY Bestselling Author Chris Keniston. Former Navy Special Forces Nicholas Harper likes his new life as captain of a dive boat in Hawaii. Powerhouse attorney Kara Lynn O'Conner's world revolves around her small Texas town where life is easy and safe. Six year old Bradley Russell is about to change everything. Note:: This story was originally published as a mainstream contemporary romance under the similar title Aloha Texas and is still available to purchase for those who prefer the original spicier version. Not sure which is the Sweet ad Clean version of the Aloha series? Look for the Heart Logo at the bottom right hand corner of the Sweet Edition covers. Enjoy and Mahalo!
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#2

Almost Paradise

2014

Almost Paradise (book two in the contemporary romance Aloha Series) Angela Carson's life is not unfolding according to plan. She's twelve years behind the curve in her search for love, marriage and babies. In that order. Survivor of an explosion that killed his buddy, former Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal tech Billy Everrett doesn't believe he deserves a life of his own. When a life-changing diagnosis threatens to close Angela's biological window forever, Billy's desire to help her achieve her dream might change both their plans in ways neither ever expected. More about the contemporary romance Aloha series: Chris Keniston's love of a good story and frustration with the end of a well known author's romance best seller, drove her to pen her own works of romance and fiction. The popular beach read themes of small town and Hawaii beaches blended with the story of a single dad, lost love, and a surprise son have landed the first in the series, Aloha Texas, on the Kindle top military list and made the contemporary romance novel a reader's choice. Almost Paradise is the fifth romance novel for Chris and the second book in the Aloha series. Continuing with the well loved themes of Hawaii beaches and former military heroes, Almost Paradise explores love, marriage, babies, and life after war for a wounded hero. Currently working on the third book in the Aloha series, Chris is having fun with the next change coming to the regulars at the Big Island Dive shop.
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#3

Mai Tai Marriage

2014

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0776KRFN3 First you need one sailor in dress whites. Couple him with a beautiful, feisty shop manager. Don't forget the runaway bride. Add a little orange liqueur, a splash of coconut rum and a pineapple spear just for fun. Stir in one accidental marriage. Mix in some crazy friends and one meddling mother And you have the perfectly concocted Mai Tai Marriage. Note: This story was originally published as a mainstream contemporary romance under the similar title Mai Tai Marriage and is still available to purchase for those who prefer the original spicier version. Not sure which is the Sweet ad Clean version of the Aloha series? Look for the Heart Logo at the bottom right hand corner of the Sweet Edition covers.
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#4

Dive Into You

2014

High school teacher Emily Everrett wants to add some excitement to her life. But first she must break free from under the watchful eye of her big brother and matchmaking mother. Two years after leaving the Navy, chick-magnet Doug Hamilton is ready for a change. Working in Hawaii at the Big Island Dive shop with his former buddies sounds like the perfect recipe for fun in the sun. If anyone can show Emily how to live it up, it's Doug. Except for one problem—the honor code among men—Never hookup with your best friend's little sister.
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#5

The Look of Love

2015

Sometimes one look is all it takes. Thrilled to be visiting her brother in Kona for the birth of his next child, Madeleine Harper and her parents are all set for a quiet family reunion in paradise. That is if Maddie weren't distracted by the naval officer she keeps—literally—bumping into. Retired Captain Daniel O'Neil is looking forward to two weeks in the sunny Hawaiian Islands to connect with the daughter he barely knows. Except his plans didn't include a beautiful stranger he can't forget. More about Look of Love from the author I was very excited to bring Nick's sister Maddie and their parents to the island for the birth of Nick and Kara's son. But I absolutely fell in love with Dan O'Neil. I do so love an officer and a gentleman. It was also a special treat for me to revisit Pearl Harbor and the Arizona memorial. I will note, though it did not happen to me, the story of the foreign tourists was true. I always love playing with the friends and family at the Big Island dive shop and I hope you'll have fun with this little story too! Enjoy! And please remember to leave a review when you're done. I'd love to hear what you thought of Look of Love! More about the contemporary romance Aloha Series: Look of Love is the first romance novella and the sixth volume in the popular beach read Aloha Series. Favorite themes of small town and Hawaii beaches blended with the story of a single dad, lost love, and a surprise son have landed Aloha Texas, the first book in the Aloha series, on the Kindle top military list and made the contemporary romance novel a reader's choice. Almost Paradise is the second book in the Aloha series. Continuing with the well-loved themes of Hawaii beaches and former military heroes, Almost Paradise explores love, marriage, babies, and life after war for a wounded hero. Mai Tai Marriage is the third book in the popular beach read Aloha series. Following the accidental marriage turned marriage of convenience of Jim and Lexie, we also get to visit with and learn what's new in the lives of all the characters we love from the first books. In Shell Game, a glimpse into the past sheds light onto the friendship formed between our regulars at the Big Island Dive shop and the go-to man, Luke "Brooklyn" Chapman, as well as the woman who tamed him. Dive into You, the fifth book in the Hawaiian set romance series, has newcomer to the Big Island Dive shop, Doug Hamilton finding more than a new job in the island paradise of Kona. From the first spark of an idea, writing swashbuckler Doug's story was a blast. Currently working on the next book in the Aloha series, Chris is having fun bringing love, romance and a few surprises to Billy's sister Ava and the regulars at the Big Island Dive shop. For a sneak peek at the first pages of Madeleine Harper and Dan O'Neil, scroll up and click the Look Inside feature on the top left hand side of the page.
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#6

Love By Design

2015

Tell off male chauvinistic boss: CHECK Kick freeloading ex to the curb: CHECK Architect Ava Everett's life is falling back into place—now that she got rid of some seriously unwanted baggage. At home in Kona with her friends and family, she lands a coveted dream project, a fun office renovation, and a sexy new guy to play around with. Life is exactly as she wants it. Billionaire international developer, John Maplewood is masquerading as the ordinary, "boy-next-door." Convinced that women only flock to him for his wallet, he doesn't believe in love. Spending time in Kona, he embraces the chance to just be a regular guy in a world where friends, family, and falling in love matter. But when he's the one falling, it's time for him to come clean and reveal the money behind the man. What started off as fun and free, suddenly has a price he might not be able to afford. More about the contemporary romance Aloha series: Set around the Big Island Dive shop and the Everrett Family, the Aloha series has been praised by fans world wide. If you haven't read the rest of the Aloha Series, you're in for a treat. Full length novels about active duty and former navy men and the women and family they love and care about. Some books have a little humor, others a little mystery, but all have a lot of heart, and of course, fun in the sun. So pour yourself a cool drink, put up your feet and enjoy the bestselling Aloha contemporary romance series. Aloha Texas: Book 1 : Nick and Kara Almost Paradise: Book 2 : Billy and Angela Mai Tai Marriage : Book 3 : Jim and Lexie Dive into You : Book 4 : Doug and Emily Look of Love : Book 5 : Dan and Maddie Love By Design : Book 6: John and Ava Love Walks In: Book 7: Annette and Michael Shell Game : Brooklyn's story Waikiki Wedding: Book 9 : Amy and Ray Praise for the Aloha Series: " Chris Keniston combines drama, humor and heart-stirring romance into a winning tale. This book took me on a wonderful ride. I fell in love with ALOHA TEXAS and you will too! "... USA Today bestselling author Molly Cannon "ALOHA TEXAS by Chris Keniston is pure dessert to read. Sympathetic characters and snappy writing from this contemporary romance author kept me completely riveted." ... New York Times Bestselling author Lindsay McKenna " If you're a fan of contemporary romance that depicts real people dealing with real problems written in a way that steals your heart, don't miss ALOHA TEXAS—its a real gem! " ... New York Times Bestselling author Jane Graves. New York Times Bestselling Author Lindsay McKenna on the Aloha Series: "If you want to fall in love with wonderful characters, every book in the Aloha Series is like the whipped cream and cherry on top of the perfect dessert." Don't miss out on this wonderful series of Love, Family, and Friendship that will make you laugh, cry and hang on to the edge of your seats.
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#7

Love Walks In

2016

The USA TODAY Bestselling LOVE WALKS IN brings you a heartwarming story you won't want to miss Annette Deluca believes you only get one chance at the love of a lifetime. It's up to Michael Becker and his young autistic son to prove her wrong. NOTE TO READERS: This expanded version of Love Walks In contains an epilogue not available in the bestselling holiday boxed set version. Sit back, kick off your shoes and prepare to fall in love with the Aloha Romance Series: Aloha Texas: Book 1 : Nick and Kara Almost Paradise: Book 2 : Billy and Angela Mai Tai Marriage : Book 3 : Jim and Lexie Dive into You : Book 4 : Doug and Emily Look of Love : Book 5 : Dan and Maddie Love By Design : Book 6: John and Ava Love Walks In: Book 7: Annette and Michael Shell Game : Brooklyn's story Praise for the Aloha Series: " Chris Keniston combines drama, humor and heart-stirring romance into a winning tale. This book took me on a wonderful ride. I fell in love with ALOHA TEXAS and you will too! "... USA Today bestselling author Molly Cannon "ALOHA TEXAS by Chris Keniston is pure dessert to read. Sympathetic characters and snappy writing from this contemporary romance author kept me completely riveted." ... New York Times Bestselling author Lindsay McKenna " If you're a fan of contemporary romance that depicts real people dealing with real problems written in a way that steals your heart, don't miss ALOHA TEXAS—its a real gem! " ... New York Times Bestselling author Jane Graves. New York Times Bestselling Author Lindsay McKenna on the Aloha Series: "If you want to fall in love with wonderful characters, every book in the Aloha Series is like the whipped cream and cherry on top of the perfect dessert." Don't miss out on this wonderful series of Love, Family, and Friendship that will make you laugh, cry and hang on to the edge of your seats. Fans of other popular sagas such as Barbara Freethy's the Callaways or Bella Andre's the Sullivans will fall in love with the Aloha Series
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#8

Waikiki Wedding

Unforgettable Nights in Hawaii

2016

alternate cover edition of [ASIN B01H94D21I](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213585224) Two Weddings. Two Strangers. One Romance. In Hawaii for a destination wedding, bridesmaid Amy Pratt is thrilled to finally reconnect with her long lost brother. But paradise has a few surprises for the serious young woman with a sensible life plan. One thing she hasn't counted on is a handsome, heroic, former football jock. Between jobs, with no other plan than to visit his sister, Ray Varner becomes her last minute escort to a wedding in Hawaii. The last thing he expects is to find paradise in the eyes of a captivating woman constantly chaperoned by an overprotective big brother. Can madcap mixups, wedding chaos, and a week on Waikiki beach make the impossible seem possible? For Chris Keniston fans who’ve read Doug and Emily’s love story in Dive into You and have been waiting for Doug’s sister Amy’s story, WAIKIKI WEDDING is the answer. For readers of Linda Steinberg’s Unforgettable Nights series, this is book #5, which follows One Night with the Best Man, and brings the gang to Hawaii for Courtney and Drew’s wedding.

Authors

Chris Keniston
Chris Keniston
Author · 60 books

A native New Yorker, Chris Keniston was on her way to Australia when she fell in love with North Texas. Little did she know the balmy seventy-degree October days would turn into fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk heat in August!Twenty years later, she started scribbling short stories about her favorite TV shows, giving them lives more to her liking - and the elusive happy ending. Not long after, a dear friend dragged her to a local writers’ meeting. After winning multiple writing contests and making the finals in the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious Golden Heart contest, she now spends her days, and nights, writing contemporary romantic fiction with lots of emotion, plenty of surprises, and, of course, the happily ever after. Chris lives in suburban Dallas with her husband, two human children, and two canine children. Though she loves her puppies equally, she admits being especially attached to her German Shepherd rescue named Gunny. After all, even dogs deserve a happily ever after. Die gebürtige New Yorkerin Chris Keniston war auf dem Weg nach Australien, als sie sich in Nord-Texas verliebte. Damals wusste sie noch nicht, dass die milden einundzwanzig Grad des Oktobers sich im August in eine Hitze verwandeln würden, in der man ein Ei auf dem Asphalt braten könnte. Zwanzig Jahre später verbringt sie ihre Tage und Nächte mit dem Schreiben von zeitgenössischen Liebesromanen mit viel Gefühl, einigen Überraschungen und natürlich mit Happy End. Als stolze Mutter von zwei menschlichen Kindern lebt Chris mit ihrem Mann und ihren beiden Hundekindern in einem Vorort von Dallas. Obwohl sie ihre vierbeinigen Familienmitglieder gleichermaßen liebt, gibt sie zu, dass sie eine ganz besondere Bindung zu ihrem Deutschen Schäferhund Gunny aus dem Tierheim hat. Schließlich verdienen auch Hunde ein Happy End. https://www.chriskeniston.com/deutsch...

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