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A Beach House Beginning/A Beauty In The Beast

By Michelle Lindo-Rice and RaeAnne Thayne
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A Beach House Beginning - RaeAnne Thayne Sometimes, the real crime is not giving in to love. When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbour Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed and the former target of a stalker, the single mum errs... Read More
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A Beach House Beginning - RaeAnne Thayne

Sometimes, the real crime is not giving in to love.

When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbour Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed and the former target of a stalker, the single mum errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men β€” and her heart. Jenna vows to keep a neighbourly distance. Until she needs help β€” and surly Wes comes to the rescue.

Jenna learns that Wes’s tattooed exterior belies his good qualities β€” and he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key?

A Beauty In The Beast - Michelle Lindo-Rice

A recluse in need of affection and a television star in need of redemption...

Thirteen years ago, a tragic fire left Junior Prom Queen Eden Tempest orphaned and scarred, inside and out. Now she’s the town recluse β€” isolated, mysterious, and emotionally guarded...the complete opposite of Mason Powers, TV’s most famous renovator. Yet Mason is battling his own rocky past β€” personal and professional.

Eden’s plan to renovate her ill grandmother’s home into a Bed & Breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Mason to get back to work and redeem his reputation. And Eden herself...well, their attraction is undeniable. But is their unexpected connection enough to heal both their traumatic pasts and bring their beauty to the light?

Includes a bonus story: The Ten-Day Bargain by Michelle Lindo-Rice

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781038917447

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Mills & Boon Special Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 172.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 456

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Michelle Lindo-Rice RaeAnne Thayne Romance

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including six RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and Career Achievement and Romance Pioneer awards from RT Book Reviews. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website at www.raeannethayne.com.

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