Elkridge Series by Lyz Kelley

A small town murder. A second chance at love. Somebody killed Joey Gaccione’s brother. After a ten-year absence, the big city detective returns home to Colorado for the funeral knowing he will be pressured to find Sheriff Sam’s killer. Joey’s instincts say whoever murdered his brother is part of something more sinister than the Elkridge deputies can handle. Mara Dijocomo's dreams died the night a drunk driver killed her parents and sister, and left her permanently wounded... moreA small town murder. A second chance at love. Somebody killed Joey Gaccione’s brother. After a ten-year absence, the big city detective returns home to Colorado for the funeral knowing he will be pressured to find Sheriff Sam’s killer. Joey’s instincts say whoever murdered his brother is part of something more sinister than the Elkridge deputies can handle. Mara Dijocomo's dreams died the night a drunk driver killed her parents and sister, and left her permanently wounded. After months of therapy, she’s finally adjusting to her new reality while working to save her mother’s floral business. When the first boy she ever loved walks back into her life, she wonders if she and Joey are getting a second chance to find love. As Joey and Mara’s love blooms, the evidence becomes clear the local deputies are either ill-equipped to comprehend what’s happening, or someone’s covering up a crime. Joey and Mara fight to balance between their careers, family, and their renewed love until the FBI contacts Joey ultimately tipping the scales. If you like a steamy romance, deep emotional topics, a thread of mystery, and a cozy happy ending then BLINDED is for you. The first book in the ELKRIDGE SERIES debuts a quirky cast of characters and begins introducing evidence to solve Sheriff Sam's murder. Buy BLINDED today to fall in love and start piecing together clues. less

A broken heart. A yearning soul. A choice to make. A SALON OWNER WHO’S FORGOTTEN HER DREAMS…Kym Zhang feels stuck. Forced to take over the small town’s nail salon after her parents abruptly left and her best friend’s mangled car accident, Kym’s simply been surviving. The day-to-day grind is getting tedious, until a mechanic sparks her interest and creates curious options... moreA broken heart. A yearning soul. A choice to make. A SALON OWNER WHO’S FORGOTTEN HER DREAMS…Kym Zhang feels stuck. Forced to take over the small town’s nail salon after her parents abruptly left and her best friend’s mangled car accident, Kym’s simply been surviving. The day-to-day grind is getting tedious, until a mechanic sparks her interest and creates curious options. 
A MECHANIC WHO’S STUCK IN THE PAST… When Zach Cohan’s childhood mentor asks for his help, the Hollywood film mechanic can’t refuse. Zach’s tired and needs a break. Most of all, he needs to face the past and the woman who demolished his heart. When the cute salon owner asks him to jump her, he figures Kym to be the perfect person to defuse the volatile situation with his ex. However, he underestimates just how feisty Kym can be, and how much she can make him forget old hurts in favor of new love.
A slow sizzle burns between Zach and Kym until Hollywood calls him back forcing them both to make choices between their obligations and what they truly want out of life.
 SPURNED is sensual, contemporary romance (23K word, 100+page) novella about a wounded woman and a man who fulfills a dream. If you like heartfelt characters, deep topics with powerful emotional cores, and happy endings, then you’ll love this tale of strength, love, and survival. Buy SPURNED to unlock the emotional tale today! less

The search for a sister. Decades of guilt. Who to trust? Jenna is desperate to find her younger sister, who was taken from her when she was seven years old. She believed Caitlyn, who was adopted by a wealthy family, was doing fine, only to discover her sibling vanished under eerie circumstances. Unfortunately, Jenna’s attracted the attention of the last man to see her sister alive. Grant has returned to town to take over his ailing father’s law practice... moreThe search for a sister. Decades of guilt. Who to trust? Jenna is desperate to find her younger sister, who was taken from her when she was seven years old. She believed Caitlyn, who was adopted by a wealthy family, was doing fine, only to discover her sibling vanished under eerie circumstances. Unfortunately, Jenna’s attracted the attention of the last man to see her sister alive. Grant has returned to town to take over his ailing father’s law practice. When his socialite parents try to interfere in his relationship with Jenna, a woman they consider lower class, he puts his foot down. He intends to marry the adorable baker, and no one will change his mind—not even Jenna. Jenna and Grant’s lives are upended when a stranger brings upheaval, and their trust in each other is severely tested by this shocking surprise. less

What happens when you realize that you’re in love too late? Karly’s animal shelter business is failing. She’s desperate to find options having too many animals, and not enough foster parents, trainers, or adopters to keep food in the bowls. When her first love returns home from Afghanistan wounded and alone, she offers Thad a win-win situation—a job in exchange for training a special needs dog. Thad wants to be left alone... moreWhat happens when you realize that you’re in love too late? Karly’s animal shelter business is failing. She’s desperate to find options having too many animals, and not enough foster parents, trainers, or adopters to keep food in the bowls. When her first love returns home from Afghanistan wounded and alone, she offers Thad a win-win situation—a job in exchange for training a special needs dog. Thad wants to be left alone. He feels responsible for not spotting the IED before it killed his friends. When Karly drops off a dog for him to train, memories of the past haunt him. He doesn’t realize he still loves her until she mysteriously disappears. Corruption is tearing the small town of Elkridge apart. Thad is brave enough to give up his life to save Karly, but is he brave enough to fight to live? Will she be strong enough to survive? Will fate allow them to be together? RESCUED is a sensual contemporary romance about a brave woman and a heroic man who fulfill their dreams. If you like heartfelt characters, deep topics with powerful emotional cores, and happy endings, then you’ll love this sixth book in Lyz Kelley’s tales of strength, love, and survival. Buy RESCUED to unlock the emotional tale today! less