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Love, Friendships, community, feral animals and wild horses
Bestselling, Award-Winning Author, Lori Hayes
If you love heartwarming stories that delve into friendships, complex family dynamics, and heroines who are challenged to face tough emotional choices, then Lori's stories are sure to touch your heart.
Add in sweet Southern sweet tea, front porches, and small towns, then you have a recipe for a satisfying beach read.
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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Coastal Christmas--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
5 Stars: Love this book!
Can't wait to see it on the Hallmark channel! This book sure made me so ready to celebrate thanksgiving and Christmas!--Amazon Reader
5 Stars: The Beach & Christmas! A great Story!
Coastal Christmas was such a feel good story to transition from summertime to getting ready for the holidays! It was like stepping into a Hallmark movie--Christmas, small town, romance. All the things that make you fall in love with a story and the characters. Lori Hayes is such a talented author and you will be immersed in this book from the moment you read the first line!--Amazon Reader
5 Stars: The Coast at Christmas--can it get any better?
The coast at Christmas--can it get any better? YES. IT. CAN. with a copy of Lori Hayes's sweet holiday romance. Hayes grabbed me with the title and kept me hanging on. This is the second book I've read by this talented author. Her descriptive writing always firmly plants my feet on the Carolina shore, and my heart in the middle of an intriguing storyline.--Amazon Reader
5 Stars: Never See Christmas the Same
This book gave me hope, joy and made me fall in love with history and the mysteries of Christmas as Terri falls in love with Matt. Lori also gives insight into the process of fostering a child and all the emotions the decision evokes. Coastal Christmas is a descriptive, vulnerable, and must be read year round. Hayes plunges into the truths women are multifaceted. Thank you for a brilliant read.--Amazon Reader
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SAVING NEVADA
bestselling book!
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 GraceReviews
Goodreads reader-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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A Multiple Award-winning book--June 2022 Release
Island Summer--Feathered Quill Book Awards--Gold Finalist
Bestselling, award-winning author presents another heartwarming beach read, perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Debbie Macomber, Jenny Hale, Rachel Hanna, and Cecelia Scott.
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--Great read!! I'm a romantic cynic, but this book is super precious ... One of my favorite aspects is Sam. Such a unique thing to have a pelican as a character! I love the deftly illustrated presence of other wildlife also, from crabs to frogs to horses; I will forever regard coastal wildlife in a different way. I read this before going to the beach, but I would pick up a copy to take with you this summer wherever you are going. Lori Hayes paints such a wonderful coastal environment, I really felt like I was there.--Amazon Review
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. The characters really come to life as you are reading one of Lori’s books. I will continue to read all of her books!--Amazon Review
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High Tide
Award-Winning Author presents a fun romance
Where the sand dunes tower and the horses run free, a mysterious island may hold painful secrets of the past. Romance and suspense reach new heights in the coastal Outer Banks.
Claire Kincaid is drawn to a small town on the coast. As a wildlife photographer, she’s captivated by the scenery and the wild horses she finds on a nearby island. The breeze is fresh, the tang of sea salt tasting oddly reassuring. There is a familiarity, as if she’s returned home after years away. She yearns to find her estranged father, having heard he lives somewhere in the area, but feels most connected to him when she’s on the deserted island. While on a photo shoot of the wild horses, she misses the last passenger ferry back to the mainland and is stranded overnight with little food or water. Black thunderheads are already gathering out at sea.
Jeff Rhoades, park ranger and wildlife biologist, discovers Claire hasn’t returned to the mainland and searches late into the night to find her. But she’s anything but excited to see him. As they spend more time together, though, their complicated relationship grows confusing and their attraction to each other is undeniable. Though neither are in a position to acknowledge it, the chemistry between them intensifies, until he discovers intricate secrets of her past.
They can’t ignore the magic on the island—although lies and secrets revealed threaten to keep them apart.
REVIEWS:
5-Star--Wonderful, refreshing, captivating!
I really enjoyed this book and the author's writing style. It pulls you into the story like many books used to do, and I actually related to the characters. The storyline keeps you interested and intrigued all the way through the book. It's one of those books that I've actually read more than once, noticing things that I did not on the first read. I highly recommend the book and the author's series. Amazon Reader
5-Star--This book is a must read!!!
I think everyone should read this book! From the moment I started reading I couldn't put it down. I even stayed up late to finish it. The author did a fantastic job of telling a love story and keeping me guessing all the way through to the end. Just when I thought I knew how it was going to end, the plot turned and I was drawn in even further. The way she tied all the pieces together kept me captivated. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read and a happy ending. I cant wait to read the next book! Amazon Reader
5-Star--Very Romantic!
This book was one of my favorites you could almost smell the salt from the ocean and the scenery around you. It was a beautiful love story and I would recommend it to everyone. Amazon Reader
5-Star--This is my first Lori Hayes story. I fell in love pretty quickly. I have loved horses since I was a girl, so the horses' story intertwined with Jeff and Claire's is perfect. Really enjoyed this story. Goodreads Review
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Coffee Break
Award-Winning author presents another coastal romance
Tension begins to percolate when coffee shop owner, Jenni Stallings, struggles to keep the doors of her beloved shop open. She wants to earn her dying father’s approval, to convince him that she is financially secure so he can die peacefully. She also strives to win the marathon, Run for the Horses, to benefit the nearby wild islander ponies.
When bank vice president and old high school crush, Scott Botticelli, temporarily moves back to the small, seaside town, he threatens to reject her much-needed loan. When he takes up running, she realizes he has rediscovered his passion for the sport, and for her. Despite the fact he holds the power to squelch her dreams, a romantic interest starts to brew between them. Always the determined competitor no matter the game, Jenni finds herself facing her failing business, her father’s mortality, and the race of her life–against the man she loves.
Coffee Break offers a rich blend of romance in a cozy, small-town setting, with a light flavor of wild horses. We hope you enjoy reading the book.
REVIEWS:
A heartwarming and romantic story
The book blends a sad emotional past with a romantic challenging present. It begins with a brisk walk and dashes to fast paced, full gallop. I loved it! Very enjoyable. Hated to see it end! Amazon Reader
Love this book!
Oh gosh it is the best romantic book that I have ever read. I cannot wait for the next book to come out! Amazon Reader
5 Stars!
Great 2nd book in series! Lori Hayes is now my favorite author! Amazon Reader
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