Angel Sands Series by Carrie Elks

She isn't looking for love. He's not planning on staying around. But when they meet, sparks fly... Lucas Russell lives for his job as a big city firefighter. But when he's forced to take extended leave following an accident, he returns to his small hometown to stay at the beach cottage his grandparents left him. The problem is, he's not used to having so much time on his hands. After a broken engagement, Ember Kennedy isn't ready for love right now... moreShe isn't looking for love. He's not planning on staying around. But when they meet, sparks fly... Lucas Russell lives for his job as a big city firefighter. But when he's forced to take extended leave following an accident, he returns to his small hometown to stay at the beach cottage his grandparents left him. The problem is, he's not used to having so much time on his hands. After a broken engagement, Ember Kennedy isn't ready for love right now. But she didn't count on meeting a handsome firefighter with a dimpled smile. After Lucas saves her from one awkward situation too many, she can't stop thinking about him. Ember finds Lucas impossible to resist, and he's determined not to let her. As long summer days melt into sultry, passionate nights what begins as a fling develops into something much deeper. Until the day Ember's ex-fiancé returns to town and threatens to destroy the fragile connection that's building between them. *This stand-alone romance is low on angst and big on feels. If you enjoy a heartwarming read that's sweet with heat, Let Me Burn is for you* less

He’d be a fool to fall for his long-legged, barefoot employee. But bad decisions have never stopped him before… Successful businessman and single father, Nate Crawford, doesn’t need any more complications. That’s why he’s moved his business – and his life – to a small beach town. He’s expecting sun, sea and tranquility, but what he gets is a whirlwind in the form of town sweetheart, Ally Sutton. Ally’s used to dealing with heartache... moreHe’d be a fool to fall for his long-legged, barefoot employee. But bad decisions have never stopped him before… Successful businessman and single father, Nate Crawford, doesn’t need any more complications. That’s why he’s moved his business – and his life – to a small beach town. He’s expecting sun, sea and tranquility, but what he gets is a whirlwind in the form of town sweetheart, Ally Sutton. Ally’s used to dealing with heartache. But losing the café she’s owned for years is the final straw. Being offered a new job feels like a lifeline – that is until she meets her much-older, and impossibly handsome new boss. In the space of a few weeks everything changes. And when an accident forces them closer, Nate and Ally can’t ignore the fascination between them any longer. As the summer heats up, the question is when, not if, they’ll give in to their explosive attraction. **She’s Like the Wind is the second book in the Angel Sands series, set in a small beach town on the California coast. If you like a heartwarming read that’s low on angst and big on feels, this stand-alone romance is for you.** less

He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. She was everybody’s princess. Ten years later, he’s back in town and this time he has something to prove. Aiden Black never thought he’d return to the small beach town he grew up in. But as the new director of a luxury resort, he’s determined to make it a success. What he doesn’t expect is to run into an old flame, the girl that got away. Single mom, Brooke Newton, cares about two things... moreHe was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. She was everybody’s princess. Ten years later, he’s back in town and this time he has something to prove. Aiden Black never thought he’d return to the small beach town he grew up in. But as the new director of a luxury resort, he’s determined to make it a success. What he doesn’t expect is to run into an old flame, the girl that got away. Single mom, Brooke Newton, cares about two things. Taking care of her son and helping out at the local animal shelter. Until she’s sent on a mission to save an endangered dog, and comes face to face with the only man she’s ever loved. As soon as they meet, the attraction between them reignites. But Brooke has a secret – a big one – and she has no idea how to tell Aiden. As lies are exposed, and truths are told, they’re determined to take advantage of this second chance. It’s a shame not everyone in town has got the message… **Sweet Little Lies is the third book in the Angel Sands series, set in a small beach town on the California coast. If you like a heartwarming second chance romance that’s low on angst and big on feels, this is the story for you!** less

She's the one woman he shouldn't want... Caitie Russell's big brother is getting married. As the proud owner of Holiday Magic, Caitie is the obvious choice to organise the perfect Christmas wedding. Piece of cake, right? If it weren't for one gorgeous, man-shaped problem... Her brother's best friend, Brecken Miller. He was her first crush. Her first kiss. Her first broken heart. Thanks to his past, Breck would rather pull his nails out than celebrate Christmas... moreShe's the one woman he shouldn't want... Caitie Russell's big brother is getting married. As the proud owner of Holiday Magic, Caitie is the obvious choice to organise the perfect Christmas wedding. Piece of cake, right? If it weren't for one gorgeous, man-shaped problem... Her brother's best friend, Brecken Miller. He was her first crush. Her first kiss. Her first broken heart. Thanks to his past, Breck would rather pull his nails out than celebrate Christmas. Until he sees his best friend's little sister again. Caitie Russell is all grown up and impossible to ignore. Like a moth to a flame he's drawn to her. And as Christmas approaches he finds himself wondering - can their fire melt his frozen heart? **Just A Kiss is a standalone read in the Angel Sands series of small-town books. If you love curling up with a heartwarming holiday romance, this low-angst, high-feels story is for you.** less

Two tiny lines that change everything… Doctor James Tanner is gorgeous, successful and decisively single. He’s also a widower with a broken heart. So when he meets a beautiful woman on a fateful night out, their chemistry shocks him to the core. Harper Hayes is irresistible. With her pink-tipped hair and tantalizing smile, she makes him forget all his pain. One night together won’t hurt, will it? One night to get her out of his system... moreTwo tiny lines that change everything… Doctor James Tanner is gorgeous, successful and decisively single. He’s also a widower with a broken heart. So when he meets a beautiful woman on a fateful night out, their chemistry shocks him to the core. Harper Hayes is irresistible. With her pink-tipped hair and tantalizing smile, she makes him forget all his pain. One night together won’t hurt, will it? One night to get her out of his system. Then he’ll leave in the morning without a backward glance. But actions have consequences, and this one will change both their lives forever. And when Harper sees those two little lines she knows exactly what that means. Now she just needs to find the unforgettable man who left her alone in bed after their one night together. What a shame she doesn’t even know his name… less

Welcome back to Angel Sands, where there’s a new visitor in town… With her divorce decree fresh in her hand, Autumn Paxton can’t wait for her new life to begin. But she doesn’t plan on making a drunken purchase of a pier on the other side of the country. Thanks for nothing, tequila. That’s the last time she lets herself go. Whale boat captain, Griff Lambert, is as laid back as the small beach town he lives and works in. Nothing phazes him, except the gorgeous New Yorker who’s new in town... moreWelcome back to Angel Sands, where there’s a new visitor in town… With her divorce decree fresh in her hand, Autumn Paxton can’t wait for her new life to begin. But she doesn’t plan on making a drunken purchase of a pier on the other side of the country. Thanks for nothing, tequila. That’s the last time she lets herself go. Whale boat captain, Griff Lambert, is as laid back as the small beach town he lives and works in. Nothing phazes him, except the gorgeous New Yorker who’s new in town. As soon as she steps foot on his boat, with her hot-as-sin body, he’s a goner. Maybe a fling could work. Enough for them to work through their desire and get back to business. Even if both of them secretly want more. But Autumn’s powerful father is pressuring her to return to New York, and isn’t afraid to force the issue. Making her choose between the life she once had, and the one man she can’t stop thinking about. Will she make the right decision? less

Welcome back to Angel Sands, where the air is heating up...Some people are like sun rays, impossible to pin down. But from the moment Jackson sets eyes on Lydia Paxton, he wants her anyway. Now he just needs to persuade her that he's playing for keeps.Chasing The Sun is an all-new standalone romance, set in the small town of Angel Sands.

An ER doctor, the single mom next door, and a fake relationship that feels all too real…Moving to Angel Sands is a brand new start for single mom Meghan Hart. With a beautiful new apartment, and a business she’s fallen in love with, things are finally looking up.Then she meets her gorgeous new neighbor.Rich Martin has no luck with relationships. He’s too busy saving lives to think about his own. But from the moment he sees Meghan, sparks fly... moreAn ER doctor, the single mom next door, and a fake relationship that feels all too real…Moving to Angel Sands is a brand new start for single mom Meghan Hart. With a beautiful new apartment, and a business she’s fallen in love with, things are finally looking up.Then she meets her gorgeous new neighbor.Rich Martin has no luck with relationships. He’s too busy saving lives to think about his own. But from the moment he sees Meghan, sparks fly.After a run in with a persistent ex he asks Meghan for help. Pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. Despite her misgivings, Meghan agrees.As they spend more time together, the chemistry between them explodes, ending in a kiss-to-end-all-kisses.Before long, neither of them is certain what’s fake and what’s real any more.And right now, they’re in no rush to find out… less

He’s a single dad. She’s the nanny he shouldn’t want…Chris Vaughn doesn’t want to be seen as Hollywood’s sexiest bad boy anymore.He wants to make the movie he’s dreamed of ever since he was a child.And the pretty beach town of Angel Sands is the perfect place to do it.There’s one small problem. He needs a nanny for his six-year-old daughter. And fast.Enter Chelsea Kennedy.She’s the perfect caregiver on paper. And more than easy on the eye... moreHe’s a single dad. She’s the nanny he shouldn’t want…Chris Vaughn doesn’t want to be seen as Hollywood’s sexiest bad boy anymore.He wants to make the movie he’s dreamed of ever since he was a child.And the pretty beach town of Angel Sands is the perfect place to do it.There’s one small problem. He needs a nanny for his six-year-old daughter. And fast.Enter Chelsea Kennedy.She’s the perfect caregiver on paper. And more than easy on the eye.It’s a shame she left her last job under a dark cloud and she won’t tell him why.Taking a punt on her is a risk. She’s trouble with a capital ‘T’.But it’s not as though either of them is going to do something stupid.Like spend long evenings falling for each other. Or long nights together tangled between his sheets.Somebody’s going to get hurt. Maybe everybody will. But he just can’t help himself… less