Sometimes a little trouble—and a lot of Louisiana heat—can help you find your way…this standalone novella from Amazon best-selling author Lauren Faulkenberry is part romance, part comedy, and all small-town fun.Kate McDonnell wants to escape her hectic city life. A week-long getaway to her friend’s quiet small-town home should be just what she needs to recharge—but when sexy sheriff Andre Dufresne stops by, her vacation takes a turn she didn’t expect.Kate’s not looking for love—she just broke her engagement with her scoundrel fiance, and Bayou Sabine is just a temporary refuge. But when Andre turns on the charm, she wonders: would a light-hearted fling really be so bad?Andre is smitten, and will do anything to win Kate over. He’s never met a woman quite like her, and he’s not about to let her slip away. But the clock is ticking for Kate, and as she gets closer to Andre, she makes a mistake that could ruin everything. Can she slow down long enough to listen to her heart, or will her fear of being hurt again ruin any chance they have at love?Fans of Alice Clayton and Jennifer Crusie will delight in this lighthearted romantic romp.“Beautifully descriptive and engaging. A delightful story about learning to let go of who you think you need to be and take a risk on happiness.” -Orly Konig, author of The Distance Home and founding president of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association

Just the Trouble I Needed: A Bayou Sabine Novella (The Bayou Sabine Series)

Romance

Faulkenberry, Lauren

Contemporary

Blue Crow Books

<ul> <li>"Faulkenberry is a gifted storyteller with the ability to capture the most human side of relationships." -Tina Ann Forkner, award-winning author of The Real Thing and Waking Up Joy</li> <li>"Faulkenberry creates a world of magic, suspense, and desire." --Julie C. Gardner, author of Letters for Scarlet</li> </ul> In a town full of secrets, can she find the answers she needs to put the past to rest? Bayou Sabine is a town full of secrets. After her mother's disappearance and her grandmother's death, Enza Parker returns to the town where she spent her childhood summers in the hopes of closing the door on her troubling past. While there, she meets a handsome stranger who only adds to the mystery and makes her question why she made herself stay away from the little town that gave her the sense of freedom she longs for as an adult. A spark of attraction makes her wonder: was this the place she was meant to be? With her best friend Kate in tow, Enza searches for answers that the town isn't ready to reveal. She must decide if she can dig deep enough to unearth the truth about her family, or if everything she longs to find will remain one of the bayou's darkest secrets.

Back to Bayou Sabine: A Bayou Sabine Novella (The Bayou Sabine Series)

Literature & Fiction

Literary

<ul> <li>"Bayou Whispers is a rich and emotional story that will draw readers into the heat of the bayou and leave them wanting more." --Tina Ann Forkner, award-winning author of The Real Thing and Waking Up Joy</li> </ul> New love is put to the test in the sultry bayous of Louisiana. Enza Parker has finally found love with sexy firefighter Jack, and through him, she has gained a family, years after her mother abandoned her. With her friend Kate in town, Enza's looking forward to her first Christmas in Bayou Sabine, surrounded by those she cares about most. But instead the holiday brings disaster. One guest puts someone Enza loves in danger, and threatens her relationship with Jack. Another guest brings news that makes Enza question the circumstances surrounding her mother's departure and doubt everything she believed to be truth about her parents. Enza, fleeing Jack and the turmoil in Bayou Sabine, sets off with Kate on a road trip that could bring her solace--or might destroy everything. Will she find answers about her mother's disappearance and the strength to accept the truth? Will she return home in time to save everything that's important to her, and can her bond with Jack be salvaged?

Bayou Whispers: A Bayou Sabine Novel (The Bayou Sabine Series)

Genre Fiction

Blue Crow Publishing

Sometimes the deepest wounds come from the ones who love us most. In her lab, Kate McDonnell’s world is stable and predictable, just the way she likes it—but in one weekend, Kate's carefully controlled world explodes into chaos.When irresistible Andre Dufresne shows up to whisk her away for a romantic weekend, she’s thrilled to have a second chance with him. But a family crisis forces her back to the town she avoided for years—and the horrible secrets she buried there. At eighteen, Kate made a tragic mistake that she’s never forgiven herself for—one that shattered her completely. She can't let Andre see this part of her past, but if she pushes him away again she’ll lose him for good.Desperate to redeem herself, Kate returns to her hometown, but finds her family in pieces. Her mother is ill, her father is in denial, and her brothers are clueless. Kate takes charge, but not everyone is happy to have her home. When one bitter family member reveals her darkest secret to everyone, she’s plunged into a nightmare that might well destroy her—unless she can learn to forgive. A dazzling story about the way family can shape us—or tear us apart—and how revealing our vulnerability can set us free. "As touching as it is tempting, TROUBLE WILL FOLLOW will sweep you away with page-turning romance. No one else combines Southern sass and soul-deep emotion like Lauren Faulkenberry." --Kelly Harms, WSJ and Amazon bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler.

Trouble Will Follow: A Bayou Sabine Novel (The Bayou Sabine Series)

Louisiana gets a whole lot hotter in this spellbinding story of secrets, betrayal, and seduction. When Enza Parker inherits her estranged grandmother's house, it dredges up a haunting mystery--and puts her in the path of the most alluring man she's ever met. For Enza, Bayou Sabine means pain and heartache: a mother who left her and a father whose lies have caught up with him. Her only fondness for the bayou comes from the summers she spent there with her grandmother, Vergie. Now that Vergie's gone, Enza wants to flip the house and put her past to rest--but this small town is full of big secrets--and it has one more surprise for her. When Enza finds her grandmother's house occupied by sexy firefighter Jack Mayronne, she wants to kick him out. But Jack turns on the charm and convinces her to let him stay in exchange for helping her flip the house. Sparks fly as they share the same roof, and as their fling intensifies, Enza learns that Jack has dangerous secrets of his own. When the truth about her mother's disappearance begins to surface, Enza must decide: how much is she willing to sacrifice to start over--and can she trust Jack with her heart? Note: This book was previously published with the title Bayou My Love. "Faulkenberry creates a world of magic, suspense, and desire. An engrossing romance with just the right amount of heat " -Julie C. Gardner, author of Letters for Scarlet

Trouble in Bayou Sabine: A Bayou Sabine Novel (The Bayou Sabine Series)

United States