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Heartwood Lake Secret Billionaires
Series · 3 books · 2023

Books in series

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#0.5

Starts with You

2023

From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes from a small town, friends-to-lovers romance. I’m not sure how I ended up in Heartwood Lake. One minute, I’m trying to help a friend, and the next, I’m being shipped off to a small town. And the only person to blame for my predicament is Callahan Thorndale. It was my mistake for letting my guard down. Confession time: I have a soft spot for Cal. A debonair FBI agent who also happens to be a billionaire. He’s kind, intelligent, and always there when you need him. He’s also my best friend. How could I not help him? How could I not fall? But, in my line of work, I can’t trust anyone. I shouldn’t get attached. I shouldn’t let anyone into my heart. Now, I have to find a way out of Heartwood Lake with my heart still intact. Starts with You is a novella. The prequel to the Heartwood Lake Secret Billionaire Series - an emotional rollercoaster that combines the intense drama of Succession and the hilarity of Schitt's Creek. A must-read.
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#1

A Place Like You

2023

I don’t have time for flings. Love is out of the question. As a single mom and small-town doctor, my plate is more than full. But when Drake Kershaw, an experienced physician with a mysterious past, comes into my life, I can't resist his charm. He’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met before. Drake is smart, charming, and has a heart of gold. But he’s also grumpy and hesitant to let anyone close. Like the rest of his wealthy family, he’s full of secrets. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s dangerous. I should stay away, but how can I when he works in my practice? And despite his grumpiness, Drake is amazing with my son. He’s patient and kind and has a way of making him laugh that always melts my heart. Watching them together, I can imagine a future–a future that could never happen. But can we find a way to overcome our emotional scars and build a future together? A Place Like You is the first book in the Heartwood Lake Secret Billionaire Series—an emotional rollercoaster of a journey that combines the intense drama of Succession and the hilarity of Schitt's Creek. A must-read.
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#2

Dirty Secret Love

2023

From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa comes an angsty, fake-fiancé, opposites attract, secret billionaire romance. What do you do when you’re tired of being the loser? You make up the perfect fiancé, of course. I know it sounds desperate, but hear me out. In my family, everyone is someone. But me? I’m just a small-town librarian with no prospects and no future. At every family reunion, my older sister reminds me of that fact. So when she announced her own upcoming nuptials, I knew I had to act fast. I needed a fake fiancé to bring to the wedding and prove that I was happy and successful too. Enter River Kershaw, the town playboy. My bestie Wren suggested him, and I was hesitant at first. He's the complete opposite of me: a charming extrovert. But I can't deny that he's tall, strong, and hot. I know it's a risk, but I'm determined to show my family that I'm just as happy and in love as they are. Even if that means pretending to be with someone who's totally not my type. I'm ready to give the performance of a lifetime. Dirty Secret Love is the second book in the Heartwood Lake Secret Billionaire Series—an emotional rollercoaster of a journey that combines the intense drama of Succession and the hilarity of Schitt's Creek. A must-read.

Author

Claudia Y. Burgoa
Claudia Y. Burgoa
Author · 104 books

Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breath away. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and her youngest two children. She has a sweet Bichon, Macey, who thinks she's the ruler of the house. She's only partially right. When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At night, she likes to binge watch shows with her equally geeky husband. Instagram: http://bit.ly/ClaudiasIG TikTok: https://bit.ly/CBstiktok Bloggers/Influencers: https://geni.us/CBBloggers Newsletter: https://geni.us/CBNewsletter

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