Böcker av Katerina Simms

Some wounds aren't easily healed. A contemporary romance series complete with three soul-stirring books!Follow the Tindall siblings as they navigate life and love in a new country. Each book features emotionally wounded characters who fight to overcome dark odds and find love at all costs.All books can be read as a standalone and contain one couple's story. There are no cliffhanger endings! However, the series is best read in order to get full enjoyment of underlying storylines.This Boxed Set includes:Book 1: The Last Heartbeat - Agathe and LukeBook 2: The Last Place You Look - Sophie and Orlando.Book 3: The Last in Line - Freya and Max.Heat-with-heart and happily-ever-after endings. Get your tissues ready, because there will be tears!Experience a unique contemporary romance series like no other!

Forbidden love in a town where danger lurks at every corner.Emilia Bonacci, introverted daughter of an overbearing jewelry tycoon. For one brief moment, she had it all. Now she's on the run from a family who wants to destroy her.Small, charming, and picturesque. Harlow, Minnesota, seems like the perfect place to hide. Except a chance encounter throws her into the path of her forbidden first love...Blaine Callaghan always had dreams of living in a big city, until he made the mistake of falling for Emilia. Her powerful family doomed him to exile in this small town, away from his family and future. Seeing her now unearths years of buried love and resentment. But this earth-shattering attraction is impossible to avoid.Maybe they could be together this time. Except that anyone involved with Emilia will never be safe.If you enjoy Virgin River, slow-burn romance, quaint country towns, and a touch of suspense; you'll love Sapphires and Secrets.Curl up with the first book in this bold, small-town romance series with a sinister mafia twist!

She's on the run from a horrific past. He's on the verge of a riches-to-rags nightmare. Until one chance encounter changes everything...Burlesque bar owner Freya Cortez, leads a razzle-dazzle life until she learns her mother has just weeks to live. Now she is forced to juggle a once-in-a-lifetime business opportunity with the torment of her far-from-perfect childhood.Millionaire party boy Max Tindall is facing financial ruin, even his most prized possession is at risk-his home. But a casual encounter with Freya gives him one last chance to turn his life around.Though Freya has vowed never to fall in love, even she can't deny Max is the kindest person she's ever met, the one man to challenge her "no settling" rule. But how can a woman so sassy and independent ignore the fact that there's something gravely amiss with him? Something even he hasn't noticed. Something bound to destroy both their lives.For fans of heat with heart romance, and It Ends With Us.Curl up with The Last in Line to experience an unique romance like no other!

She wants a new life. He just wants to live. Love is found in the most unlikely place...Budding psychiatrist Sophie Tindall, on the run from her predictable life, escapes to the small Australian town of Roseford.At just thirty-six-years-old, Orlando Piras is Roseford Aged Care's youngest resident. Once worldly and daring, his now regimented existence makes him a hostile thorn in everyone's side-especially when it comes to his new volunteer visitor-the annoyingly inquisitive Sophie Tindall.But just like so much of his life, his true feelings for Sophie must remain a secret. Sweet, smart, beautiful, with a cruel ability to awaken hope, she's everything he's ever wanted, and now can't have.Every day his condition worsens. And even as Sophie begins to see Orlando as the man to change her forever, she is the one with just three months to save his life.For fans of slow-burn romance, Me Before You, and Archer's Voice.Indulge in The Last Place You Look to experience in this soul-stirring journey today!

One handsome stranger. One dangerous secret.Small-town bar manager Sarah Overton is a jilted bride nursing a broken heart. A steamy night with a handsome stranger should have made everything better, but now her mystery man won't leave.Dean Holloway is a man on a mission. Nothing in his life has ever come easy. And becoming a career criminal was unavoidable. But this woman, Sarah, might be his reason for starting over. One thing he knows. She would leave him in a heartbeat if she knew his real reason for being in town.So even if finding love is everything Dean and Sarah have ever wanted, trouble never stays away for long, and staying alive will have to come first.If you enjoy Virgin River, slow-burn romance, quaint country towns, and a touch of suspense; you'll love Secret Surrender.Curl up with the second book in this bold small-town romance series with a sinister mafia twist!

Small town romance meets high-tech suspense. Can a software genius defeat a mafia kingpin?Ally Egan is a starry-eyed artist with a broken heart. She would do just about anything to get away from her close-knit small town and travel the world. But her childhood friend, Chip Overton, has returned to make her escape even more unlikely. Chip, software genius extraordinaire, has always loved Ally. The peace of home should have given him a break from his domineering father, whilst providing space to make the breakthrough that would define his career. But with Ally back in his life, he's determined to have her see him as more than her geeky best friend.Pity a ruthless crime boss has set his sights on Chip's work. Now Chip must race against time to keep everyone in Harlow safe. Most of all, Ally!If you enjoy Virgin River, slow-burn romance, quaint country towns, and a touch of suspense; you'll love Secondhand Secrets.Curl up with the third book in this bold small-town romance series with a sinister mafia twist!

In a battle for survival, love is the riskiest move... Laila Egan had a bright future-until a broken heart and the responsibility of single parenthood trapped her in the stagnant town of Harlow, Minnesota-leaving her to fight for a better life for herself and her child. Adrian Ramos' career is built on secrecy, his latest mission is to protect Harlow from a ruthless crime syndicate. But once fate draws Laila into his life, undeniable chemistry threatens to ignite a powder keg of danger. Enigmatic syndicate leader, Rudolph Manzinni, breezes into town, his presence causing chaos. Once-quiet Harlow becomes a battleground. Locked in a high-stakes clash of love and survival, Laila and Adrian must succeed, or the consequences will be deadly. Can they navigate an unbreakable bond while fighting for the future of their town and their lives? If you enjoy Virgin River, slow-burn romance, quaint country towns, and a touch of suspense; you'll love Small Town Secrets. Curl up with the fourth and final book in this bold small-town romance series with a sinister mafia twist! Books in the Harlow Series:Book 1: Sapphires and SecretsBook 2: Secret SurrenderBook 3: Secondhand SecretsBook 4: Small Town Secrets (Final book in Series.) --- Author's Note: Second Chance at love. Opposites attract. Slow burn. Heat with heart and big emotions. Angsty with bursts of humor. Contemporary Romance, with a hint of Women's Fiction. Suspenseful. Small town. Charming side characters. Professional, Alpha guy hero, with a heart of gold and full of contradictions. Jaded heroine, who knows how to keep it together. Mafia plotline, secrets, and family drama. Happy ever after (HEA) end. A super-together hero who "gets it" and wants his woman to be whole. Steamy!

Small town romance meets high-tech suspense. Can a software genius defeat a mafia kingpin? Ally Egan is a starry-eyed artist with a broken heart. She would do just about anything to get away from her close-knit small town and travel the world. But her childhood friend, Chip Overton, has returned to make her escape even more unlikely. Chip, software genius extraordinaire, has always loved Ally. The peace of home should have given him a break from his domineering father, whilst providing space to make the breakthrough that would define his career. But with Ally back in his life, he's determined to have her see him as more than her geeky best friend. Pity a ruthless crime boss has set his sights on Chip's work. Now Chip must race against time to keep everyone in Harlow safe. Most of all, Ally! If you enjoy Virgin River, slow-burn romance, quaint country towns, and a touch of suspense; you'll love Secondhand Secrets. Curl up with the third book in this complete small-town romance series with a sinister mafia twist! Books in the Harlow Series:Book 1: Sapphires and SecretsBook 2: Secret SurrenderBook 3: Secondhand SecretsBook 4: Small Town Secrets (Final book in Series.) --- Author's Note: Childhood Sweethearts. Opposites attract. Slow burn. Heat with heart and big emotions. Contemporary Romance, with a hint of Women's Fiction. Angsty with bursts of humor. Suspenseful. Small-town. Charming side characters. Professional, smart guy hero. Quirky but jaded heroine. Mafia connections, secrets, and family drama. Young characters on the cusp of adventure. Happy ever after (HEA) end. A super-smart hero who "gets it" and wants his woman to be whole. Steamy!

One handsome stranger. One dangerous secret. Small town bar manager Sarah Overton is a jilted bride nursing a broken heart. A steamy night with a handsome stranger should have made everything better, but now her mystery man won't leave. Dean Holloway is a man on a mission. Nothing in his life has ever come easy. And becoming a career criminal was unavoidable. But this woman, Sarah, might be his reason for starting over. One thing he knows. She would leave him in a heartbeat if she knew his real reason for being in town. So even if finding love is everything Dean and Sarah have ever wanted, trouble never stays away for long, and staying alive will have to come first. If you enjoy Virgin River, slow-burn romance, quaint country towns, and a touch of suspense; you'll love Secret Surrender. Buy now to curl up with the second book in this complete small-town romance series with a sinister mafia twist! Books in the Harlow Series: Book 1: Sapphires and SecretsBook 2: Secret SurrenderBook 3: Secondhand SecretsBook 4: Small Town Secrets (Final book in Series.) --- Author's Note: Opposites attract. Slow burn. Heat with heart and big emotions. Angsty with bursts of humor. Suspenseful. Contemporary Romance, with a hint of Women's Fiction. Small-town. Charming side characters. Bad-guy-makes-good hero. Strong, hot-mess heroine. Mafia connections, secrets, and family drama. Happy ever after (HEA) wounded characters with a second chance at life. A tough hero who "gets it" and wants his woman to be whole. Steamy!

Forbidden love in a town where danger lurks at every corner. Emilia Bonacci, introverted daughter of an overbearing jewelry tycoon. For one brief moment, she had it all. Now she's on the run from a family who wants to destroy her. Small, charming, and picturesque. Harlow, Minnesota, seems like the perfect place to hide. Except a chance encounter throws her into the path of her forbidden first love… Blaine Callaghan always had dreams of living in a big city, until he made the mistake of falling for Emilia. Her powerful family doomed him to exile in this small town, away from his family and future. Seeing her now unearths years of buried love and resentment. But this earth-shattering attraction is impossible to avoid. Maybe they could be together this time. Except that anyone involved with Emilia will never be safe. If you enjoy Virgin River, slow-burn romance, quaint country towns, and a touch of suspense; you'll love Sapphires and Secrets. Buy now to curl up with this bold small-town romance with a sinister mafia twist! ---*Book One in the Harlow Series. Author's Note: Forbidden first lovers reunited. Opposites attract. Slow burn. Heat with heart and big emotions. Second Chances. Contemporary Romance, with a hint of women's Fiction. Angsty with bursts of humor. Suspenseful. Small-town. Blue collar hero. Strong, hot-mess heroine. Mafia connections and family drama. Happy ever after (HEA) wounded characters with a second chance at life. A tough hero who "gets it" and wants his woman to be whole. Steamy!

She wants a new life. He just wants to live. Love is found in the most unlikely place… Budding psychiatrist Sophie Tindall, on the run from her predictable life, escapes to the small Australian town of Roseford. At just thirty-six-years-old, Orlando Piras is Roseford Aged Care's youngest resident. Once worldly and daring, his now regimented existence makes him a hostile thorn in everyone's side-especially when it comes to his new volunteer visitor-the annoyingly inquisitive Sophie Tindall. But just like so much of his life, his true feelings for Sophie must remain a secret. Sweet, smart, beautiful, with a cruel ability to awaken hope, she's everything he's ever wanted, and now can't have. Every day his condition worsens. And even as Sophie begins to see Orlando as the man to change her forever, she is the one with just three months to save his life. For fans of slow burn romance, Me Before You, and Archer's Voice. Buy The Last Place You Look to curl up with this epic romance like no other! *Book Two in the "Love At Last" Series, however, all books can still be read as a standalone. Author's Note: Holiday Romance. Enemies-to-lovers. Opposites attract. Slow burn. Tragedy. Self-discovery. Heat with heart and big emotions. Contemporary Romance, with a hint of Women's Fiction. Angsty with bursts of humor. Small-town and Big City. Prickly hero. Strong, intelligent, nerd heroine. Medical romance. Wounded characters with a second chance at life. A tough hero that "gets it" and wants his woman to be whole. Steamy!

Agathe Santos made a vow. To love her child until the very last heartbeat. Hers. Not theirs… Four years after her daughter's death, Agathe knows that hope is for losers and so is love. Work has become her greatest escape. But even the world's loneliest woman can't hide forever… Reluctant CEO Luke Tindall wants a wife, a family, a love that will last. He might have hired Agathe to save his company and deal with his goofy brother, but from the very first meeting, he has desired far more than her sharp wit and tireless work ethic. If only her past wasn't such a big secret. If only that secret wasn't a wound she didn't want healed. Maybe then she'd share more with him than her body. But even as Agathe can no longer deny her feelings for Luke, love is not something she thinks she deserves. Now she must do the impossible: deal with her unresolved issues, or lose Luke forever. For fans of slow-burn and heat with heart romance. Delve in The Last Heartbeat to experience this soul-stirring journey today! *Book One in the "Love At Last" Series, however, all books can still be read as a standalone. Author's Note: Enemies-to-lovers. Opposites attract. Slow burn novel. Contemporary Romance, with a hint of Women's Fiction. HEA/ Happy Ever After ending. Heat with heart and big emotions. Angsty with bursts of humor. Interracial couple. Small-town and Big City. Ex-military hero. Strong, hot mess, heroine. Wounded characters with a second chance at life. A book with a tough hero that "gets it" and wants his woman to be whole. Steamy!

Work brought them together, love kept them intertwined. A slow-burn romance about finding love in unexpected places. Four years after unimaginable tragedy, Agathe Santos knows that hope is for losers and so is love. Work has become her greatest escape. CEO Luke Tindall wants a wife, a family, a love that will last. He might have hired Agathe to save his company and deal with his goofy brother, but from the very first meeting, he has desired far more than her sharp wit and tireless work ethic. If only her past wasn't such a big secret. If only that secret wasn't a wound she didn't want healed. But even as Agathe can no longer deny her feelings for Luke, love is not something she thinks she deserves. Now she must brave her boldest choice yet: lose Luke forever, or lose the one thing that makes her life worth living. For fans of slow-burn, heat-with-heart romance. Delve into The Last Heartbeat to experience this soul-stirring romance today!