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Dare Valley Meets Paris
Series · 5 books · 2015

Books in series

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#1

The Billionaire's Gamble

2015

Self-made billionaire inventor and infamous bad boy Evan Michaels has lost the biggest gamble of his life in a poker game. For one month, he must live and work like a "normal" person in the small town of Dare Valley and give up his playboy ways. When Evan meets Margie Lancaster, his landlord and new boss, he's not so sure he can make it a month. \\Not a Standalone Contemporary Romance. This is a four-part mini-series with cliffhangers!\\
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#2

The Billionaire's Secret

2015

\\Not a Standalone Contemporary Romance. This is a four-part mini-series with cliffhangers!\\ Perfect for fans of Melody Anne and J.S. Scott. Over one million readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling Dare Valley and Dare River series…come join the family. USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND presents a special fun, sweet, and sexy four-part mini-series partially set in Dare Valley and the City of Love herself: Paris. After resisting Margie Lancaster for one month as part of the gamble he'd lost, Evan Michaels is now in the free and clear to romance her. And it's all the easier since Margie is taking French baking classes in Paris—where Evan lives year-round—in advance of her opening Hot Cross Buns, Dare Valley's new bakery. But there's one catch. Margie comes from money and was tragically disowned by her family, and she's not particularly fond of rich people, especially billionaire alpha playboys. So, Evan is romancing her in the City of Love with his secret hanging over his head, hoping to make her fall for him as much as he's falling for her before she discovers the truth that could destroy everything between them. (love story, contemporary romance, alpha males, heroes, billionaires, romance, family, falling in love, sweet romance) Books in this mini-series include: THE BILLIONAIRE’S GAMBLE #1 THE BILLIONAIRE’S SECRET #2 THE BILLIONAIRE’S COURTSHIP #3 THE BILLIONAIRE’S RETURN #4 Author's Note: All books can easily be read as stand-alone stories. The Dare Valley series: NORA ROBERTS LAND FRENCH ROAST THE GRAND OPENING THE HOLIDAY SERENADE THE TOWN SQUARE THE PARK OF SUNSET DREAMS THE PERFECT INGREDIENT THE BRIDGE TO A BETTER LIFE DARING BRIDES (a collection of wedding stories) THE CALENDAR OF NEW BEGINNINGS ~ coming soon The Dare River series (connected to Dare Valley): COUNTRY HEAVEN COUNTRY HEAVEN SONG BOOK COUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOK THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN: A MAGICAL TALE (a children’s book companion) FIREFLIES AND MAGNOLIAS THE PROMISE OF RAINBOWS ~ coming Fall 2015 REVIEWS: “I am adding Ava Miles to my list of always reads like Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, Kristen Ashley, and NORA ROBERTS.” Marjay's Reading Blog “…Finding love like in the pages of a Nora Roberts story.” Publishers Weekly WW Ladies Book Club “On par with Nicholas Sparks’ love stories.” Jennifer’s Corner Blog “Ava Miles just keeps turning out great stories…and these rank up there with the Fool’s Gold series by Susan Mallery, the Lucky Harbor series by Jill Shalvis, and the Cedar Cove series by Debbie Macomber.” Kay Pruett, Reader “Ava Miles has written a series…I would compare with Robyn Carr's Virgin River books.” RLK, Reader AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles burst onto the contemporary romance scene after receiving Nora Roberts’ blessing for her use of Ms. Roberts’ name in her debut novel, the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND, chosen as Best Book of the Year by USA Today. Ava’s books have reached the #1 spot at Barnes & Noble and ranked in Amazon and iBooks’ Top 10 and are being translated into multiple languages.
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#3

The Billionaire's Courtship

2015

Margie Lancaster knows the truth about Evan Michaels and all his billionaire bad-boy ways. Despite the secret looming between them, she seeks to understand why he would gamble away a month of his life in a card game to become a “normal” person again. Soon, she discovers the man who supposedly has everything really isn't happy. As she learns more about this genius inventor hiding behind a lifestyle that secretly bores him to death, she falls even more deeply in love since Evan is doing everything in his power to court her in the City of Love herself. And the clock is ticking on her remaining time with him in Paris before she must return to open her new bakery in Dare Valley. (love story, contemporary romance, alpha males, heroes, billionaires, romance, family, falling in love, sweet romance) Books in this mini-series include: THE BILLIONAIRE’S GAMBLE: #1 THE BILLIONAIRE’S SECRET: #2 THE BILLIONAIRE’S COURTSHIP: #3 THE BILLIONAIRE’S RETURN: #4 Author's Note: All books can easily be read as stand-alone stories. The Dare Valley series: NORA ROBERTS LAND FRENCH ROAST THE GRAND OPENING THE HOLIDAY SERENADE THE TOWN SQUARE THE PARK OF SUNSET DREAMS THE PERFECT INGREDIENT THE BRIDGE TO A BETTER LIFE DARING BRIDES (a collection of wedding stories) THE CALENDAR OF NEW BEGINNINGS ~ coming soon The Dare River series (connected to Dare Valley): COUNTRY HEAVEN COUNTRY HEAVEN SONG BOOK COUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOK THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN: A MAGICAL TALE (a children’s book companion) FIREFLIES AND MAGNOLIAS THE PROMISE OF RAINBOWS ~ coming Fall 2015 The Once Upon A Dare series (connected to Dare Valley): THE GATE TO EVERYTHING ~ coming soon
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#4

The Billionaire's Return

2015

\\Not a Standalone Contemporary Romance. This is a four-part mini-series with cliffhangers!\\ Perfect for fans of Melody Anne and J.S. Scott. Over one million readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling Dare Valley and Dare River series…come join the family. USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND presents a special fun, sweet, and sexy four-part mini-series partially set in Dare Valley and the City of Love herself: Paris. Margie Lancaster has traveled home to Dare Valley with a broken heart. Her time with Evan Michaels had to end since the opening of her new bakery is just around the corner. But Evan isn't finished with his Pocket Venus. He returns to Dare Valley in all his billionaire alpha glory determined to find a way to keep Margie and the true love between them—even after all the secrets he kept from her. As he attempts to forge a life for himself in the small town, can Margie overcome her tragic past enough to find her happily ever after with Evan? And can Evan discover his true happiness again by re-inventing himself before all the money and glory got in the way? (love story, contemporary romance, alpha males, heroes, billionaires, romance, family, falling in love, sweet romance) Books in this mini-series include: THE BILLIONAIRE’S GAMBLE: #1 THE BILLIONAIRE’S SECRET: #2 THE BILLIONAIRE’S COURTSHIP: #3 THE BILLIONAIRE’S RETURN: #4 Author's Note: All books can easily be read as stand-alone stories. The Dare Valley series: NORA ROBERTS LAND FRENCH ROAST THE GRAND OPENING THE HOLIDAY SERENADE THE TOWN SQUARE THE PARK OF SUNSET DREAMS THE PERFECT INGREDIENT THE BRIDGE TO A BETTER LIFE DARING BRIDES (a collection of wedding stories) THE CALENDAR OF NEW BEGINNINGS ~ coming soon The Dare River series (connected to Dare Valley): COUNTRY HEAVEN COUNTRY HEAVEN SONG BOOK COUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOK THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN: A MAGICAL TALE (a children’s book companion) FIREFLIES AND MAGNOLIAS THE PROMISE OF RAINBOWS ~ coming Fall 2015 The Once Upon A Dare series (connected to Dare Valley): THE GATE TO EVERYTHING ~ coming soon REVIEWS: “I am adding Ava Miles to my list of always reads like Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, Kristen Ashley, and NORA ROBERTS.” Marjay's Reading Blog “…Finding love like in the pages of a Nora Roberts story.” Publishers Weekly WW Ladies Book Club “On par with Nicholas Sparks’ love stories.” Jennifer’s Corner Blog “Ava Miles just keeps turning out great stories…and these rank up there with the Fool’s Gold series by Susan Mallery, the Lucky Harbor series by Jill Shalvis, and the Cedar Cove series by Debbie Macomber.” Kay Pruett, Reader “Ava Miles has written a series…I would compare with Robyn Carr's Virgin River books.” RLK, Reader AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles burst onto the contemporary romance scene after receiving Nora Roberts’ blessing for her use of Ms. Roberts’ name in her debut novel, the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND, chosen as Best Book of the Year by USA Today. Ava’s books have reached the #1 spot at Barnes & Noble and ranked in Amazon and iBooks’ Top 10 and are being translated into multiple languages.
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Dare Valley Meets Paris Billionaire

2015

International Sensation Ava Miles welcomes you to a special compilation of her bestselling mini-series filled with the charm of her small town Dare Valley and the magical sophistication of Paris. Throw in a nerdy inventor transformed into a sexy billionaire along with an enchanting romance with a sexy baker and her scrumptious cinnamon rolls, and you’ll be hungry for more.“A touching romance, mouthwatering food, and the beauty and magic of Paris. What more could you ask for?” – Goodreads ReaderThe Dare Valley Meets Paris The Complete Mini-SeriesThe Billionaire’s Volume 1Self-made billionaire inventor Evan Michaels lost the biggest gamble of his life. Now, for one month, he must forsake his billionaire, playboy ways, but when Evan meets Margie Lancaster in Dare Valley, he's not sure he can resist her...The Billionaire’s Volume 2After resisting Margie Lancaster, Evan Michaels is now free to romance her. And it's all the easier since Margie is taking baking classes in Paris—where Evan lives year-round. So, Evan is romancing her in the City of Love with his secret hanging over his head…The Billionaire’s Volume 3Margie Lancaster knows the truth about Evan Michaels. As she learns more about this genius inventor, she falls even more deeply in love since Evan is doing everything in his power to court her in the City of Love herself…The Billionaire’s Volume 4Margie Lancaster has traveled home to Dare Valley. But Evan isn't finished with his Pocket Venus. He returns to Dare Valley determined to find a way to keep Margie and the true love between them.And if you haven’t yet read Ava’s bestselling Dare Valley series filled with romance, family, second chances, suspense, and happily ever, discover why millions of readers around the world re-read it over and over again. Dive into the whole series NORA ROBERTS LANDFRENCH ROASTTHE GRAND OPENINGTHE HOLIDAY SERENADETHE TOWN SQUARETHE PARK OF SUNSET DREAMSTHE PERFECT INGREDIENTTHE BRIDGE TO A BETTER LIFETHE CALENDAR OF NEW BEGINNINGSHOME SWEET LOVETHE MOONLIGHT SERENADETHE SKY OF ENDLESS BLUEDARING BRIDESDARING DECLARATIONS (Anthology)Interested in baking Margie’s famous cinnamon rolls and other mouthwatering treats? Ava shares her favorite baking recipes as a former chef in her HOME BAKED HAPPINESS cookbook.

Author

Ava Miles
Ava Miles
Author · 61 books

Millions of readers have discovered International Bestselling Author Ava Miles and her powerful fiction and non-fiction books about love, happiness, and transformation. Her novels have received praise and accolades from USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and Women’s World Magazine in addition to being chosen as Best Books of the Year and Top Editor’s picks. Translated into multiple languages, Ava’s strongest praise comes directly from her readers, who call her books and characters unforgettable. Ava is a former chef, worked as a long-time conflict expert rebuilding warzones to foster peaceful and prosperous communities, and has helped people live their best life as a life coach, energy healer, and self-help expert. She is never happier than when she’s formulating skin care and wellness products, gardening, or creating a new work of art. Hanging with her friends and loved ones is pretty great too. After years of residing in the States, she decided to follow her dream of living in Europe. She recently finished a magical stint in Ireland where she was inspired to write her acclaimed Unexpected Prince Charming series. Now, she’s splitting her time between Paris and Provence, learning to speak French, immersing herself in cooking à la provençal, and planning more page-turning novels for readers to binge.

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