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This is a happy, happy day for me! This Power of the Matchmaker project has been years in the making, and this book was so very fun to write. I got to experiment with some magical realism and write about one of my favorite places on the planet--Maui. I hope you enjoy this book, along with all the others from the matchmaker series, because they're wonderful. 

May you all have a fabulous February!

From the Power of the Matchmaker series: 
Lani has lived in Hana, Hawaii for five years. She's learned to surf, fish, dive, and manage her grandmother's bed and breakfast. She's also learned to take one day at a time the way it should be taken—relaxed and unrushed, savoring every moment.

But, like a large wave on the brink of breaking, her life is about to crash out of control. A proposal of marriage, a conniving grandmother, a cryptic Asian woman, and a handsome guest, and suddenly everything calm begins to churn, everything clear becomes confused, and all that was normal segues into peculiar.

As Lani struggles against the current to hold her ground, she realizes that she can either continue to fight and eventually lose, or take a take a leap of faith, hold her breath, and ride the wave wherever it takes her.
What people are saying:
Loved it! A great escape and like always a lovely story that drew me in and wouldn't let go until the very end. Highly recommend! —Kathy, Goodreads.com

A very quick and beautiful read that made me want to move here and live among the locals. —Maureen, Goodreads.com
NOW AVAILABLE AT
 AMAZON, BARNES AND NOBLE, iTUNES, and KOBO

It'll still be fun! It'll still be clean! 
And It'll still be a romance!But this time it'll be a fun and clean,
REGENCY romance!
 I hope you enjoy!!!

The Fall of Lord Drayson (coming late-summer 2016) 
Who is he really? A high and mighty lord or a lowly servant?
When Colin Cavendish, the new earl of Drayson, informs Lucy Beresford that she and her mother have two months to vacate the house they've called home for the past two years, Lucy is fit to be tied.They have no money, no relations they can turn to for help, and nowhere to go. How dare the earl break the promise his father had made to the Beresfords without so much as a twinge of conscience?
Mere hours later, Lucy discovers the earl unconscious and injured in the middle of the road. Grudgingly, she takes him into her home to tend to his wounds, but when he awakens with no recollection of who he is, Lucy seizes the opportunity to teach a much-needed lesson in humility. Pushing her own twinge of conscience aside, she informs the earl of Drayson that he is nothing more than a mere servant. Her servant, in fact. 
And thus begins the charming tale of a pompous lord and an impetuous young woman, caught together in a web so tangled that it begs the question: Will they ever get out?
Add it to your Goodreads shelf HERE

I'm so excited to announce that the first full-length novel in the Power of the Matchmaker series is officially available! And what a fabulous book it is--the perfect kickoff to a really fun series. Karey White is one of my favorite authors, and I hope you all enjoy this story and characters as much as I did. 

Celia is in desperate need of a change--a change of scenery, a change of pace, and a complete redo of all relationships. Not knowing what else to do, she opens a map, closes her eyes, and lets fate decide her future. Then she packs her meager belongings and buys a one-way ticket to a little town on the fringes of Oregon's Deschutes National Forest called Sisters. She's wanted a family for years. Will she find one in Sisters? 

What Celia doesn't plan to find is a strange Chinese woman whose meddling ways keep throwing her in the path of a handsome, but reserved, forest ranger. But no matter how kind or dependable Silas seems to be, there are some things in Celia's past that neither of them can escape, and this time, the damage might be too much to mend.
What people are saying:"Once I picked up Broken Thing To Mend, I was gone. From the first to the last page this one was a page-turner for me." - Maureen
"I think this is White's best work yet. I couldn't put it down. Loved it!" - Anne


Now available on Amazon.

Now available for preorder! (Official release date: February 1, 2016)
AMAZON   *   BARNES AND NOBLE   *   iTUNES   *   KOBO

Lani has lived in Hana, Hawaii for five years. She’s learned to surf, fish, dive, and manage her grandmother’s bed and breakfast. She’s also learned to take one day at a time the way it should be taken—relaxed and unrushed, savoring every moment.
But, like a large wave on the brink of breaking, her life is about to crash out of control. A proposal of marriage, a conniving grandmother, a cryptic Asian woman, and a handsome guest, and suddenly everything calm begins to churn, everything clear becomes confused, and all that was normal segues into peculiar.
As Lani struggles against the current to hold her ground, she realizes that she can either continue to fight and eventually lose, or take a take a leap of faith, hold her breath, and ride the wave wherever it takes her.

I'm thrilled to finally be able to reveal these  covers! This series has been so much fun to put together, and I've come to love all these awesome authors. Not only are they wonderful writers but wonderful people as well. I hope you enjoy all these stories coming in 2016! (Except the novella prequel, which is available for preorder now on Amazon.)
To read more about each book on GoodReads, click HERE

Considering the idea and cover for this book was conceived about two years ago, it has felt like a long time coming. But I'm thrilled to announce that it's finally HERE. This series has been really fun to create and write, so thanks for sticking around! I hope you enjoy! 
Stick in the Mud Meets Spontaneity
Home for the summer, Samantha Kinsey is ready to step into her role as pseudo-nanny for her two favorite charges. But when she realizes she'll be playing chauffeur more than playmate, her summer outlook quickly turns from fun to bleak. That is, until she meets Colton McCoy—a genuine, hard-working cowboy, who's as set in his ways as he is handsome. Although he claims he doesn't need any spontaneity in his life, Sam’s determined to help him find it. But she'll soon discover that cowboys are about as easy to change as wild mustangs.

Stick in the Mud Meets Spontaneity is about an adaptable girl and a not so adaptable guy. It’s about learning to accept people for who they are and realizing that sometimes who they are is exactly who they should be.

I'm so excited to finally be able to make an announcement about this project. It has been in the works for nearly a year now, but now that it's getting closer to release, we're ready to start spreading the word. 

The series will kick-off in November with the release of Power of the Matchmaker--the story of The Matchmaker and how she came to be. Then, beginning January 2016, one book will be released every month for the entire year. 12 full-length novels by 12 bestselling authors in 12 months. All with one character in common: The Matchmaker.

We have twelve wonderful writers on board, and It's going to be fun!

(Be sure to check back in September for the cover reveals of all twelve books!)

A little over two years ago The Meltdown Match was published in the Timeless Romance Anthology: Summer Wedding Collection. I'm excited to announce that it's now available as a stand-alone book. You can find it on Amazon in ebook and paperback formats and will be available as an audiobook by the end of July.
Description:
Courtney Spaulding spends each summer in her hometown of Heimel, Alaska, to find inspiration for her next novel. But when she runs into former high school friend, Mitch Winters, and they both win a traditional dating contest called The Meltdown Match, Courtney discovers that leaving her hometown at the end of the summer might not be so easy this time.

Very happy to announce that the final book in the Meet Your Match series is now available for preorder on Amazon!


Stick in the Mud Meets SpontaneityRelease date: June 29, 2015
Home for the summer, Samantha Kinsey steps into her role as nanny for her two favorite little charges. But when she realizes she'll be playing chauffeur more than playmate, her summer outlook quickly turns from fun to bleak. That is, until she meets Colten McCoy—a genuine, hard-working cowboy, who's as set in his ways as he is handsome. Although he claims he doesn't need any spontaneity in his life, Sam’s determined to help him find it. But she'll soon discover that cowboys are about as easy to change as wild mustangs.

Stick in the Mud Meets Spontaneity is about an adaptable girl and a not so adaptable guy. It’s about learning to accept people for who they are and realizing that sometimes who they are is exactly who they should be.

Three things:

First, I'm so excited that book 2 in the Meet Your Match series is finally here! I owe so many people a huge debt of gratitude for being willing to listen to me talk through the plot and help me work so many things out. During this Christmas season, I'm feeling very grateful for good friends, understanding children, and a wonderful, supportive husband. Bless you all. This book has been made better because of them.

About Rough Around the Edges Meets Refined
For Noah Mackie, life is finally back on track. He has a great support system, a promised promotion is on its way, and he’s finally getting the hang of this single father thing. But when the job falls through and his neighbor’s matchmaking efforts become more aggressive, Noah is in for yet another unwanted detour. With his career and two spirited daughters to worry about, he doesn’t have time for dating—especially not someone like Cassie Ellis, his girls’ beautiful and sophisticated dance instructor, who is about as open and approachable as a brick wall. 

Rough around the Edges Meets Refined is about two people who think they know exactly what they want but who have no idea what they really need. It’s about learning that people aren’t always what they seem and that sometimes life’s detours take you exactly where you need to go. 


Now available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback. **The audiobook will be available in February.**

If you're interested in following the blog tour the amazing Kathy at I am a Reader has set up for this book, click HERE. Thank you Kathy!!!
Secondly, I'm also happy to announce that the audiobooks for Twist of Fate and Righting a Wrong will also be available in January and February. I'm thrilled with all three of the narrators I'm currently working with to produce the books. Here's hoping all the audiobook listeners will like them as well.
Lastly, I want to thank all of my wonderful readers for your support, encouragement, and good will. I couldn't do this without you. May you all . . .