Dena Quinn, a nurse at a Colorado hospital, witnesses a serious car accident. When she pulls Doctor Shane Madden from the burning vehicle, he swears that she saved his life. Consequently, Shane begins to re-evaluate his relationship with Elizabeth Langstrome, a selfish, spoiled woman who is more concerned that he missed an "important" charity dinner than that he almost lost his life. Shane finds himself drawn to Dena, who has become his guardian angel. When she agrees to rent the apartment over his garage, the relationship quickly blossoms into friendship and more, and Dena confesses that her ex-husband, Mark, is also a doctor. His violent temper, including an attack on Dena, led to divorce. Still he pursued her, however and, fearing for her safety, Dena fled to Colorado to start a new life. 
When Elizabeth learns about Dena, she vows to get Shane back at any cost. She contacts Dena’s ex husband and tells him where Dena is hiding, then also leads Dena to believe that she is engaged to Shane. In Elizabeth’s estimation, Dena is just a final fling before Shane marries. 
Tess Thompson has woven a tale of romance, intrigue and suspense that is guaranteed to be a page turner. Will Dena ever be free of her ex husband? Will she and Shane find happiness together? Or will Elizabeth’s deceitful, antagonist nature finally prevail and split them up for good?

Accidental Angel

Romance

Thompson, Tess

Contemporary

Port Town Publishing

Riverstar (River Valley)

Tess/Thompson

Miller's Secret

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

This small-town romance is ripped from the headlines! A famous actress goes against one of America's most powerful politicians in this socially relevant romance about a brave woman who dares to name her abuser publicly. Genevieve Banks is one of Hollywood's most successful actresses. While on set in the small Oregon town of River Valley, she forms a deep friendship with her handsome male co-star. He wants more, but trauma deep in Genevieve's past holds her back. When her closely guarded secret is revealed, Genevieve must make a painful choice: stay silent and let others suffer at the hand of the man who victimized her or confront the violence in her past and hold her abuser accountable.

Riversnow (River Valley)

This second chance small town romance about two hard-headed attorneys by USA Bestselling author Tess Thompson might keep you up all night. Tissues recommended for this feel good love story with a dash of mystery. Los Angeles attorneys Grant Perry and Liz Teeny were once in love, until youth and circumstance tore them apart. Ten years later, they're reunited while working on an important trial. He's successful and handsome, but childhood demons haunt him. Liz, lonely and driven, has devoted her life to work.When unexpected personal events bring them to River Valley, they learn of family secrets that could change their lives forever. How will what they learn impact their lives? Will these secrets bring healing or more heartbreak? Is it too late for a second chance?The fifth installment in Tess Thompson's beloved River Valley Series explores themes of family, home, and the way childhood trauma can follow you into adulthood. Old friends from previous books, an epic love story, and a dash of mystery will keep you smiling as you turn the pages of this feel-good, small-town romance."With a plethora of characters from previous books, this was astory that brought a lot to the table, it was both entertaining and engaging.The characters didn't take long to become ingratiated, they and their plightresonated and that meant the books found its way under my skin.A great read, one that has me itching to read the rest of theseries." - Books Laid Bare"This is the first installment I've read in this series andI've gotta say, I'm extremely intrigued. The author's writing was spectacularand she delivers a book that you just can't pit down. Full of second chances,love, deceit, and mystery makes this a perfect book to kick back and enjoy afew hours with." - Bookalicious Babes

Riverstorm (River Valley)

Brody Mullen is the best quarterback in the AFL, and his Super Bowl win only confirms what he's suspected his entire career: romantic entanglements are bad for his game. No women. No sex. No problems. But after hiring a beautiful nurse to care for his mother, his resolve begins to weaken.
The small coastal town of Cliffside Bay, California seems like the perfect place to start over for Kara Eaton. Shielded by her new identity from the Witness Protection Program, she takes a job as a nurse and commits to never speaking of her past, lest she risk losing her life. The only problem? Falling for the handsome, very public, football player who hires her.
The first installment of The Cliffside Bay Series by bestselling author Tess Thompson follows the interwoven stories of five best friends, the beach community they love, and the women who captivate them. Prepare to get lost in a wave of small town charm, men you would love to take home to your mother, and smart, resilient heroines you wished lived next door.

Traded: Brody and Kara (Cliffside Bay)

Jackson Waller has loved Maggie Keene since they were six years old, but their dueling dreams ultimately tore them apart. First love--true love--wasn't enough to overcome their individual desires to pursue dreams on opposite coasts. When Jackson learns of Maggie's tragic death on her way to college on the east coast, his heartbreak, compounded by grief, renews his focus on his own future. He vows to do nothing but work toward his goal of becoming a doctor, and maybe enjoy the companionship of his new college buddies, The Dogs. Maggie Keene left Cliffside Bay with two things: a broken heart and her ambition. For twelve years she relentlessly pursues her dream of a musical theater career in New York City, but when she learns her father is dying, she returns home to find the truth about her family's ugly past. There, she discovers two things that will change everything: one, the bitter old man has spread a wild rumor that she has been dead for over a decade; and two, Doctor Jackson Waller is also back in Cliffside Bay--with his brand-new fiancée. The second installment of The Cliffside Bay Series by USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson follows the interwoven stories of five best friends, the beach community they love, and the women who captivate them. Prepare to get lost in a wave of small town charm, men you would love to take home to your mother, and smart, resilient heroines you wished lived next door. "To say I love this book is an understatement. I found myself holding my breathe unsure what will happen next. Deleted shows you that true love does always win! Everyone needs to ONE click this book NOW!" - Book Haven Blog "This book was an ugly cry. It made me curl up with my puppies and cuddle after I finished. I want to discover more of Tess Thompson's work." - Shakespeare's Wench Book Blog "This book had so much more going on, and also to give than just the actual relationship between Jackson and Maggie. As lovely as that reconnected feeling was, Deleted also Managed to intertwine a much deeper story throughout the pages. Combining toxic family dynamics alongside friendship, loyalty and trust all set against a stunning small town backdrop. Such a winning combination here. A definite recipe for success." - Beckie Bookworm

Deleted: Jackson and Maggie (Cliffside Bay)

After marrying into the wealthy Bellmont family, pianist Nathaniel Fye is nearly ruined by his aristocratic wife's relentless ambition and instability. His only solace is his deepening friendship with his gifted protege, Lydia Tyler. For most of his life, Whitmore Bellmont has loved the brilliant Jeselle Thorton. But theirs is a love forbidden by society's rules for class as well as skin color. When these four lives intertwine, they're set on a collision course. The only question is whether their destination is one of liberation from prejudice and fear or destruction at the hands of love.Bestselling author Tess Thompson weaves a rich family saga together with an epic love story set in the depression-era American South, and this first installment in a new historical series will be a can't-miss for anyone who believes in the power of love.

Duet for Three Hands

These two jaded souls with an instant connection just might find that true love is a joy best savored in the aftermath of life's hardships and pain.
The third installment of The Cliffside Bay Series by bestselling author Tess Thompson follows the interwoven stories of five best friends, the beach community they love, and the women who captivate them. Prepare to get lost in a wave of small town charm, men you would love to take home to your mother, and smart, resilient heroines you wished lived next door.

Jaded: Zane and Honor (Cliffside Bay)

Random circumstances brought them together. Love made them family. Hailey Kirby plans to spend a wonderful Christmas holiday at the Cedar Mountain Lodge with her family, celebrating her sister's wedding as Maid of Honor. Things go awry when the wedding is called off. Hoping to comfort her sister, her mother and three sisters decide to go ahead with their winter vacation plans at the Lodge.Hailey works in town as the children's librarian, and under the pen name of Lee Merriweather is secretly the author and illustrator of picture books. Young children adore the stories of Charlie and his dog, Zeke, including Regan, the niece of Nick Hensley, a rock star musician who's recently moved back to Granite Ridge. When he reaches out to the author to seek permission to write songs to go with the stories, Hailey is forced to confess who she is and the painful reason why she's been hiding behind a pseudonym. As Hailey and Nick put their creative minds together, they form a friendship that quickly grows to much more. Hailey learns to trust and discovers some chances in life are worth taking. If you're a fan of small towns, heartwarming holiday stories, and second chances, along with a few furry friends, you'll fall in love with Hailey and her soul sisters in CHRISTMAS KISSES, Book 2 of Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge, from bestselling author Judith Keim. Don't miss a Soul Sisters book - download them all today! Book 1: Christmas Sisters - perma-FREE prologue bookBook 2: Christmas Kisses by Judith KeimBook 3: Christmas Wishes by Tammy L. GraceBook 4: Christmas Hope by Violet HoweBook 5: Christmas Dreams by Ev BishopBook 6: Christmas Rings by Tess ThompsonMore Books by Judith KeimThe Beach House Hotel Series, The Salty Key Inn Series, The Hartwell Women, The Seashell Cottage Books and more...

Christmas Kisses (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)

Keim, Judith

Bishop, Ev

Howe, Violet

Grace, Tammy L.

Wild Quail Publishing

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