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Lori Hayes writes endearing beach reads loaded with heart, Southern charm, and fuzzy creatures
If you enjoy quirky and lovable characters who feel like family, then you'll adore Lori's stories. Add a hint of mystery, maybe a handful of history, and a salty breeze, and that's the perfect set up for an unforgettable love story, be it between two people or a love for a horse ... dog ... or a feral cat or two.
Lori is a bestselling, award-winning author who writes compelling, heartfelt stories that touch on family, complicated relationships, and deep connections with people and animals while uplifting your spirit. Her unique settings come to life and become characters themselves.
Remember to head to Lori's designated page for her 2024 Writing Retreat. If you want a chance to write and learn from her, now is your opportunity. She has a beach writing retreat planned that will knock off your socks. Check it out.
Lori Hayes
Dog-tired Christmas-new release!
Hot cocoa, holiday cheer, and a whole lot of puppy love.
A heartwarming Christmas romance served with a side of tail-wagging charm.
Alone during the holidays, Christmas enthusiast Brittany Adams leaves her sun-drenched beach town to help her injured cousin in the Great Smoky Mountains. But she finds herself thrown into the heart of small-town Christmas dynamics. Tasked with saving her cousin’s failing home tour, she decides to convince charmingly grumpy Chris Hart to open his historic Amelia House for the tour.
But Chris, haunted by painful Christmas memories, has sworn off holiday festivities. Undeterred, Brittany sets out to win him over by pledging to ready his home if he agrees to participate. As they work together, chemistry ignites, but their budding romance is threatened by the secrets of Chris’s past. With the help of a stray dog named Bo and the warmth of mountain-town hospitality, can Chris find the true meaning of Christmas before Brittany leaves for good?
Dog-Tired Christmas is the charming romance to curl up with during your holiday season.
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Saving Nevada--A bestseller!
ONE WOMAN, ONE WILD HORSE, A HUNDRED DAYS TO SAVE EACH OTHER
One Woman, One Wild horse, and a Hundred Days to Save Each Other.
Fans of Black Beauty will love this poignant story.
Haley Wilson’s heart is as big as her dreams. Driven by a childhood passion, she signs up for the Mustang Makeover, a highly competitive equestrian contest. But there is a twist. Haley must train Nevada from wild to mild in one hundred days, but she quickly learns that training a wild beast is not as easy as she thought. Nevada is too big, too bold, too dangerous.
Despite challenges and financial limitations, Haley falls in love with the horse. She must find a way to earn the prize money to win her at the auction, but they are far behind the other competitors with almost no chance of success.
“Saving Nevada” is a novel based on a true story that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you cheering for the underdog. Join Haley on this captivating journey, where a wild mustang becomes not only her toughest challenge but also the catalyst for exploring love, self-discovery, and extraordinary strength found in the unlikeliest of friendships.
An inspiring and heartwarming story!
Saving Nevada is a captivating story of one woman's determination to rescue and train a wild mustang. It is a story of perseverance, unwavering faith, and of the powerful bond between a woman and the horse who captures her heart. I had no doubt I would like the book, but I wasn't prepared for how much its message of learning to trust our own process and pace as we navigate the ups and downs of life would affect me. Saving Nevada is a beautiful story that will stay with you long after you turn the last page—and one I highly recommend! -Jennifer Marshall Bleakley, author of Joey, Project Solomon, Pawverbs devotional series, and Finding Grace
Goodreads-5 Star: As the owner of Mustang, this was a really engaging story about gentling a horse from wild to mild. The trials of starting with a wild horse and the triumph of making the connection and building a partnership made it a real page turner for me. The character development, honest description of the process, and the building tension to the competition made for a great read.
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Island Summer--A multiple Award-Winning Book
Feathered Quill Book Awards--Gold Finalist
Bestselling, award-winning author presents another heartwarming beach read. A multi-award-winning book.
Escape to a charming beach town loaded with romantic ambience and a whole lot of heart.
Emily McMillan, a heartbroken physical therapist, seeks refuge in a picturesque seaside community. But her quiet nature clashes with the town's close-knit charm. That is, until she meets Gran, a spunky patient with a matchmaking agenda.
Keith Stallings, the town’s swoon-worthy ferry captain, promises Emily an island of paradise filled with wild horses, breathtaking sunsets, and a picnic under the stars. Even a mischievous pelican named Sam seems to approve. Just as Emily starts to believe in a perfect island summer, a threat to Keith's livelihood throws their budding romance into jeopardy.
Can Emily overcome her past and embrace a new love? Will Keith find a way to save his business and his chance with Emily? Dive into this emotionally complex beach read where love and loss collide against the backdrop of crashing waves and hidden secrets.
REVIEWS:
Keith and Emily's romantic story will bring you to your knees. If you are looking for a romantic beach read this is it. You are going to love these characters and the writing was very well done and the story was well executed. --The Mary Reader
5 STAR--From page one, “Island Summer” pulls you into the coastal atmosphere. You can smell the salt, feel the wind, hear the calming ocean. And not only that, the flowing writing style will carry you right alongside the characters, as they face real-life issues and heartbreak. If you’re looking for a romantic beach read, look no further! Keith and Emily’s story will certainly touch your heart! --Goodreads Review
5 STAR--I have really enjoyed this entire series! The characters are endearing and their struggles are real. The relationships are deep. This is a great summer read! --Goodreads Review
5 STAR--The best beach read! One of the very best beach reads I’ve come across in years... --Amazon Review
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COMING SOON! Coastal Christmas--An award-winning book
Feathered Quill Book Awards--Bronze Medal
When Christmas magic fills a house, the charm of falling in love becomes possible―especially in this heartfelt holiday story from award-winning author Lori Hayes.
An old farmhouse on a salt marsh is said to have Christmas magic. As the legend goes, whoever moves into the homestead will not only fall in love but be married by Christmas. Terri McMillan is burnt-out on city life. She wants to buy the house, but the owner, Matt Baker, requests one final Christmas in his grandparent’s home before selling it. When Terri and Matt discover letters and a diary from the Vietnam War era, an old family secret is revealed. Could love like this still exist? The magic of Christmas just might be working.
Reviews:
This was such a great romance. I devoured this book. This is my second book by Hayes. This was such an interesting storyline. It was a story in another story. I gave this book 5 stars and I HIGHLY recommend it. --The Mary Reader
"A beautiful story in which the magic of Christmas wrapped around me like a cozy blanket. Loved Coastal Christmas!" --Birgit Stubblefield, author of Secrets in Oak Creek
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