Tarnished Saints Series by Elizabeth Rose

Series Prequel The Taylor Twelve. Sons of a preacher but far from saints, these men are nothing but trouble. Tarnished Saints' Christmas is an introduction to each of the twelve Taylor men when they were children. Told by the eldest son, Thomas, the author lets the reader into their lives one memorable Christmas... moreSeries Prequel The Taylor Twelve. Sons of a preacher but far from saints, these men are nothing but trouble. Tarnished Saints' Christmas is an introduction to each of the twelve Taylor men when they were children. Told by the eldest son, Thomas, the author lets the reader into their lives one memorable Christmas. Each chapter is devoted to one of the brothers to show the trouble they caused in their earlier days which carries into their present lives as well, therefore giving them the title of Tarnished Saints. The story is approximately 15,000 words followed by excerpts from some of the Tarnished Saints books. This is a twelve book series. Five of the books are now available with the next one coming this fall. Watch for another of the brothers' stories to be released every few months. Be sure to see the book trailer on the author's amazon page or website at http://elizabethrosenovels.com, where you can also read excerpts or see sneak peeks of the upcoming covers. less

The Taylor Twelve are sons of a preacher but far from saints. Matter of fact, they are nothing but trouble. Thomas Taylor is a single father of six boys, accused of his late second-wife’s murder. He doesn’t really remember what happened that night, because he’d drank too much. But he does know he never should have married the no-good woman hoping for a mother for his children after his first wife died, leaving him to raise them on his own... moreThe Taylor Twelve are sons of a preacher but far from saints. Matter of fact, they are nothing but trouble. Thomas Taylor is a single father of six boys, accused of his late second-wife’s murder. He doesn’t really remember what happened that night, because he’d drank too much. But he does know he never should have married the no-good woman hoping for a mother for his children after his first wife died, leaving him to raise them on his own. Angel Dimitri is a social worker, come to vacation on Thunder Lake and also to make an unofficial visit to a man who the townsfolk say is an unfit father. Angel sees the rustic way in which Thomas lives and raises his children, but also sees a man who would never abuse a child but torture himself instead. When he is about to lose his children and she feels it is her fault, she steps in to do something so crazy that she starts doubting herself instead of Doubting Thomas. less

Matthew "Levi" Taylor has been released from prison for tax evasion, turned in by his traitorous brother, Judas. After seven years behind bars he comes back to his small hometown of Sweet Water, Michigan on Thunder Lake. He has no job or money but before he knows it, the town has elected him as their new mayor. Candace Kane is a food reviewer from Chicago and arrives on the train with her six-year-old twins in Sweet Water where she will be a guest judge at their annual fair... moreMatthew "Levi" Taylor has been released from prison for tax evasion, turned in by his traitorous brother, Judas. After seven years behind bars he comes back to his small hometown of Sweet Water, Michigan on Thunder Lake. He has no job or money but before he knows it, the town has elected him as their new mayor. Candace Kane is a food reviewer from Chicago and arrives on the train with her six-year-old twins in Sweet Water where she will be a guest judge at their annual fair. The last thing she expected was to find Levi Taylor, a love interest of her past as her escort. And though she knows she should tell him he's the father of her children, she is hesitant to do it for more reasons than one. Can their passion once again be ignited, after all these years? And can Levi prove to her he can change his wild ways and pull his life back together before she leaves Sweet Water with her kids and her secret forever? Passion and pride conflict as two people who have everything to lose as well as everything to gain by this small town romance come together in Luring Levi. less

(Book 3) (Watch book trailer video on author's profile page or website.) Judas Taylor has come back to his hometown of Sweet Water, Michigan as their new sheriff. However, there are some things he did not foresee, such as Delaney McDermott, his first love, showing up again after he'd left her at the altar seventeen years ago. Delaney (Laney) McDermott, returns to the little town of Sweet Water where she lost not only her virginity but also her heart to Judas Taylor... more(Book 3) (Watch book trailer video on author's profile page or website.) Judas Taylor has come back to his hometown of Sweet Water, Michigan as their new sheriff. However, there are some things he did not foresee, such as Delaney McDermott, his first love, showing up again after he'd left her at the altar seventeen years ago. Delaney (Laney) McDermott, returns to the little town of Sweet Water where she lost not only her virginity but also her heart to Judas Taylor. And now, after the death of her husband, she knows she needs to find Judas and tell him the truth about her troublesome, pregnant teenage daughter. Judas is tormented with the mistakes of his past once again when he finds out the thief he's just arrested is his daughter. Because of his past choice of turning in his own brother - Levi went to prison. And this time, his decision is even harder. Will bygones be forgotten between Laney and Judas, or will two people who are ashamed of things they've done in the past be brought back together by an uncommon circumstance in Judging Judas? less

(Book 4) Zeb Taylor does a favor for his twin brother one day pretending to be him. Now because of it, he wakes up in Vegas married to a sexy blackjack dealer and he can't remember doing it. He goes from being one of Michigan's most eligible bachelors to having a wife he doesn't know or want, a twin brother who hates him for stealing his bride, and a crazy aunt who shows up only making his life more stressful thinking she's a matchmaker. Catalina Cordovano has made a horrible mistake... more(Book 4) Zeb Taylor does a favor for his twin brother one day pretending to be him. Now because of it, he wakes up in Vegas married to a sexy blackjack dealer and he can't remember doing it. He goes from being one of Michigan's most eligible bachelors to having a wife he doesn't know or want, a twin brother who hates him for stealing his bride, and a crazy aunt who shows up only making his life more stressful thinking she's a matchmaker. Catalina Cordovano has made a horrible mistake. In her hurry to marry a rancher that she thinks will take her far away from her troubles and an abusive boss and ex-boyfried, she's married the man's twin brother. And to make matters worse, he is what she hates most in life - a lawyer. Will a mix-up destroy two people who are used to getting whatever they want by using their looks and their money? Or can this farce of a marriage make them realize they are meant for each other before their annulment is finalized? (Be sure to watch the booktrailer for the Tarnished Saints Series on Elizabeth's amazon home page or her website.) less

Simon Taylor is Safety Officer of the Seduction of the Sea Cruise Ship, and saves a woman who falls overboard in a storm. Little does he know that this woman is about to show up in his hometown of Sweet Water, Michigan and make big waves. Piper Westbrook doesn't expect to see her savior from the cruise ship when she is sent by her father to close down the marina on Thunder Lake... moreSimon Taylor is Safety Officer of the Seduction of the Sea Cruise Ship, and saves a woman who falls overboard in a storm. Little does he know that this woman is about to show up in his hometown of Sweet Water, Michigan and make big waves. Piper Westbrook doesn't expect to see her savior from the cruise ship when she is sent by her father to close down the marina on Thunder Lake. But when Simon shows up and she realizes the job she's been sent to do will affect not only his whole family but the entire town, a storm brews between them that only an experienced sailor would know how to ride out. Can a man with a strong passion for sailing convince a woman who fears water to see through his eyes before it's too late, or will a whirlwind romance be blown away and washed out to sea by one wrong decision? less

Book 6 James Taylor leaves his ranch in Texas to move back to his hometown of Sweet Water, Michigan, and brings his horses along. His cowboy charm keeps him from being able to tell a woman no, and he has a hard time making decisions. Mindy MacAllister moves to her grandfather's farm with her young daughter, surprised to see the farmhand is James, a boy she's had a crush on since childhood... moreBook 6 James Taylor leaves his ranch in Texas to move back to his hometown of Sweet Water, Michigan, and brings his horses along. His cowboy charm keeps him from being able to tell a woman no, and he has a hard time making decisions. Mindy MacAllister moves to her grandfather's farm with her young daughter, surprised to see the farmhand is James, a boy she's had a crush on since childhood. All she wants to do is to settle down with James and raise a family, and when a romance blooms between them, she can't bring herself to tell him of her dark past. When her secrets are revealed, James finds himself having to make the hardest decision of his life. Can an indecisive cowboy and a woman with a dark past overlook each other's flaws before they're torn apart from each other's lives forever? less

Book 7 Pete Taylor is a non-denominational preacher who has a problem with gambling and making bets - even if he does it only for the good of the church and others. He returns from doing mission work in Peru to take over his late father's church in the small town of Sweet Water, Michigan. But before he leaves Peru, he's tempted into making a wager with a rich man that can solve all his problems by saving both his church and mission... moreBook 7 Pete Taylor is a non-denominational preacher who has a problem with gambling and making bets - even if he does it only for the good of the church and others. He returns from doing mission work in Peru to take over his late father's church in the small town of Sweet Water, Michigan. But before he leaves Peru, he's tempted into making a wager with a rich man that can solve all his problems by saving both his church and mission. Little does he know when he agrees to mentor the man's unruly daughter and prep her for marriage to someone else, that he'd fall in love with her himself. Eva Manterro is happy to be coming back to the States with the preacher man who's just saved her life. She thinks she's coming with him to find a job to make money to pay back her school debts and to make her father happy. But little does she know when she starts to fall in love with the preacher, he is keeping secrets from her that threaten the wonderful relationship developing between them. Will the small town of Sweet Water that seems to be Heaven, really turn into Hell for both of them before this is all over? Note: This is not considered a Christian Romance. This is part of the Tarnished Saints Series about the Taylor Twelve. Sons of a preacher, but far from saints, these men are nothing but trouble! Be sure to see the booktrailer video on Elizabeth's amazon author page or her website at http://elizabethrosenovels.com . less

Book 8 (NEW! Introductory limited time price of 99 cents.) Philip Taylor is the principal of Sweet Water High, and has decided to look for a bride in order to claim his inheritance before it's too late. However, he has set the bar high, and decides to experiment with an anonymous online dating site in order to screen the women to see if they'd be compatible first. He finds a woman he really likes, but neither of them know each other's identity... moreBook 8 (NEW! Introductory limited time price of 99 cents.) Philip Taylor is the principal of Sweet Water High, and has decided to look for a bride in order to claim his inheritance before it's too late. However, he has set the bar high, and decides to experiment with an anonymous online dating site in order to screen the women to see if they'd be compatible first. He finds a woman he really likes, but neither of them know each other's identity. And before he can pursue this relationship, a woman blows into town stealing not only his job but also his name. Taylor Phillips is a woman who knows what she wants. Her biological clock is ticking, and she is desperate to have a baby. So she finds a man who sounds perfect to be the father of her baby, thru an online dating site. But before she can discover his identity, she starts her new job as principal in a small town called Sweet Water, having to work with a man who is borderline OCD, and exactly the opposite of her. Can a man who is obsessed with cleaning and too organized for his own good, and a noisy, messy woman who likes to drink and hang out with the guys, look past each others differences to find what's hidden beneath the surface before they lose everything they'd really been looking for all along? less

Book 9 The Taylor Twelve: Sons of a preacher but far from saints, these men are nothing but trouble! John Taylor is a musher who leaves Alaska and moves back to Sweet Water after having an accident with his dog sled while training for the Iditarod. With his ankle in a cast and a very heavy heart, he regrets a bad decision and comes home with the dogs that have survived. He's decided to give up his passion of racing, but his dreams can never be forgotten... moreBook 9 The Taylor Twelve: Sons of a preacher but far from saints, these men are nothing but trouble! John Taylor is a musher who leaves Alaska and moves back to Sweet Water after having an accident with his dog sled while training for the Iditarod. With his ankle in a cast and a very heavy heart, he regrets a bad decision and comes home with the dogs that have survived. He's decided to give up his passion of racing, but his dreams can never be forgotten. He meets the town's new doctor and her son, and he's faced with more difficult decisions. Adelaide (Addey) Blickensderfer is a doctor and divorcee who tries to open an office and start over in a new town when her teenage son gets expelled from school. But the people in the little town of Sweet Water, Michigan, are gossipy and she's shunned because of her son's past. But then she meets John Taylor, a musher who takes her son under his wing and teaches him to work with the sled dogs as part of the boy's community service. Can a man with the call of the wild in his heart put down roots when all he wants to do is run? less

Book 10 The Taylor Twelve: Sons of a preacher but far from saints, these men are nothing but trouble! (Part of a series, but each book stands alone.) Nate Taylor is a musician and owns a Bar and Grill that is in disrepair. In need of money to fix his place up before he loses his business, he goes to his brothers for help. When none of them are able to help him, he starts to worry. He has a rock band that is his passion, but without his bar, he won't be able to make a living... moreBook 10 The Taylor Twelve: Sons of a preacher but far from saints, these men are nothing but trouble! (Part of a series, but each book stands alone.) Nate Taylor is a musician and owns a Bar and Grill that is in disrepair. In need of money to fix his place up before he loses his business, he goes to his brothers for help. When none of them are able to help him, he starts to worry. He has a rock band that is his passion, but without his bar, he won't be able to make a living. Isabella Goldstone is a divorcee who moves to the little town of Sweet Water, Michigan to open a flower shop. She comes from money, and wants to start a new life for herself and her twenty-year-old widowed, pregnant daughter. While she's been a florist her entire life, he passion is really to be a singer. She's always wanted to own a bar and sing old-time torch music to the customers. So when she hears that one of the Taylor boys is in need of money, she sees an opportunity to get what she wants. But not everything is as it seems, and she ends up offering a man who is ten years younger than her a marriage of convenience as part of a business deal. Can two people with ten years between them continue a farce of a marriage sticking to the terms of divorce in one year's time, or will they find passion between them that was never meant to be? less

Book 11 (Each book in the series can be read alone.) The Taylor Twelve: Sons of a preacher but far from saints. These men are nothing but trouble! Andrew Taylor is used to putting out fires, but is not used to the sparks igniting between him and Christina Goldstone. He's delivered the girl's baby just weeks ago in an emergency situation, and has grown very fond of the child she's named after him. But Andrew isn't ready to settle down, even if it means giving up his inheritance... moreBook 11 (Each book in the series can be read alone.) The Taylor Twelve: Sons of a preacher but far from saints. These men are nothing but trouble! Andrew Taylor is used to putting out fires, but is not used to the sparks igniting between him and Christina Goldstone. He's delivered the girl's baby just weeks ago in an emergency situation, and has grown very fond of the child she's named after him. But Andrew isn't ready to settle down, even if it means giving up his inheritance. Plus, he would never even consider marrying Christina since his younger brother, Nate, has just married Christina's mother. Christina is a twenty-year-old widow with a three week old baby and a new business. She's moved to the little town of Sweet Water to start her life over, but no one told her it was going to be so hard. As she tries to juggle the responsibilities of being a single mother and owning a flower shop, she's constantly watching the sexy firefighter, Andrew Taylor, across the town square as he trains his brothers to be volunteer firefighters for the small town. He's great with her baby, but when it comes to her, it's a different story. He's sworn to be an eternal bachelor, and has no qualms in telling her how to live her life or how to raise her baby. Can a woman who is trying to plan her future ignite the flames of passion in a man who only wants to live day to day and concentrate on nothing but his job? Or will a burning desire for each other start a fire between them so hot that not even the most skilled of firefighters would dare try to put out the flame? Watch for the last book of the series, Taming Thad - Book 12, coming this June! less

Book 12 (This is the final book of the Tarnished Saints Series with an epilogue including all twelve brothers and their families ten years later.) Each book can be read alone. Thad Taylor is the youngest of the 12 Taylor brothers. He is the last to collect his inheritance from his late father but needs to marry within the next month in order to do it... moreBook 12 (This is the final book of the Tarnished Saints Series with an epilogue including all twelve brothers and their families ten years later.) Each book can be read alone. Thad Taylor is the youngest of the 12 Taylor brothers. He is the last to collect his inheritance from his late father but needs to marry within the next month in order to do it. He makes a promise to a dying man to marry the man's daughter, knowing the girl is Zoe Fenton, someone he's dated in high school but hasn't seen for ten years. But ten years is a long time, and Zoe isn't exactly how he's remembered her. Zoe Fenton arrives back in the little town of Sweet Water, Michigan, to confront her father after hating him for the last ten years and blaming him for her mother's death. The car accident that took her mother's life also left Zoe blind. And when she steps off the train with her caretaker aunt and the woman drops dead, she has no choice but to accept the offer of marriage that her ex-boyfriend Thad Taylor proposes. But things aren't always how they look - and a blind woman knows that better than anyone. Thad's eagerness to help her has him overcompensating with inventions that are driving her crazy, and the last straw is when she discovers something about her father's will that she never suspects - and it has to do with her new husband! Can two lovers from the past move into the future with challenges that are turning them against each other? Before it's too late, can they look with their hearts instead of their eyes to see that they are really meant to be together? Now available is the entire Tarnished Saints Series as well as the series prequel. Sons of a preacher but far from saints, these men are nothing but trouble! For more information or to read excerpts of any of the books, please go to http://elizabethrosenovels.com . less