Where love blossoms but dreams collide. Lia's father inherits a transplanted Irish castle in the idyllic Pacific Northwest. Pausing her plans to open a dessert café with a friend in California, she commits to spend the summer helping her family with renovations. She discovers the estate comes with two unexpected surprises: a restless ghost—and her old crush, Coop, the handsome groundskeeper. Lia finds herself tangled in a web of old affections, especially when Coop sets out to untangle her knotted heart. But he is as committed to the estate as the resident ghost, while her long-held plans are waiting for her hundreds of miles away. Fearing the specter’s escalating activities could derail events at the castle, Lia and Coop must unearth what keeps him bound to the estate. All while facing a heart-wrenching decision: pursue separate futures or stake their cherished dreams against a love that only promises a new beginning. This clean romance delves into the very essence of second chances—both for a family adjusting to their quirky new residence and a spirit grappling with eternal rest. Wildstone Books \* Ghost of an Inheritance \* Saving the Firefighter \\\This is an updated and expanded version of A Savage Ghost, previously published in Sweet & Swoony Anthology: Castle Collection and later was part of Teapots & Treachery. \\\

He rescues people from danger. Can she convince him to save himself? Trace Barton has it all—almost. But great friends and a dream job don’t make up for not having someone to share it with. When an old friend steps back into his life, he’s faced with a decision. Should he try for more and risk losing her friendship? Brooke Howe’s mother is dead; that’s what her father had told Brooke since she was five. After his funeral, she discovers he’d lied to her, so she goes in search of the woman. Brooke is looking for answers, not love. When she meets Trace again she realizes she might have found both. Except there’s something wrong with him, and he refuses to get help. Could she have found him only to lose him?

Love, loyalty, and a royal charade intertwine across two worlds, but will a daring game of pretend lead to an unexpected happily ever after? Heath Savage's life at his family's relocated Irish castle in the picturesque landscapes of Washington is idyllic. When he has an opportunity to work remotely for a prestigious gaming company, his life is almost a dream come true. Now if he could overcome his lingering crush on his sister’s best friend. Quinn O’Brien, a gifted photographer, relishes her time on the staff at the Savage Citadel, especially the captivating moments spent with charming Heath Savage. But her heart is tethered by conflicting dreams. He is resolute to live near his family while she believes her destiny lies beyond the castle walls. Then life sends Quinn a twist in the form of her previously unknown biological father—the king of Glenloria. When he sends a duke to the castle to woo her back to his kingdom, she makes a bold move to protect herself. As Quinn and Heath play out their captivating pretense, they become enmeshed in a complex tapestry of converging paths and divergent dreams. Will Quinn and Heath seize their chance at happiness, or will their fairy tale end before it even begins?