Martin Sisters Series by Tamara Larson

Former librarian Jessica Martin is about a dozen cats away from embracing her inner spinster. At twenty-six, she's not only still a virgin, she hasn't even been kissed since high school. Her vivacious twin sister, Jamie, keeps trying to set her up with completely unsuitable guys. Prince Charming seems more like a cruel joke than ever until Detective Duncan Reinhold walks into Jessie's vintage bookstore looking for a missing girl... moreFormer librarian Jessica Martin is about a dozen cats away from embracing her inner spinster. At twenty-six, she's not only still a virgin, she hasn't even been kissed since high school. Her vivacious twin sister, Jamie, keeps trying to set her up with completely unsuitable guys. Prince Charming seems more like a cruel joke than ever until Detective Duncan Reinhold walks into Jessie's vintage bookstore looking for a missing girl. He's everything she's ever dreamed of, but hopelessly out of her league. Can she overcome a lifetime of insecurity and believe he's fallen for her? Duncan Reinhold isn't looking for love. In fact, it's the very last thing on his mind when he meets Jessie. He’s looking for a missing girl, and he needs to remain focused on the search. But his attraction to Jessie can't be denied and he finds himself in a completely inappropriate clinch with the beautiful bookstore owner within minutes of their first meeting. He knows instantly that she is the one. Can he overcome the complications between them and his own loveless past to convince her that he's interested in being not just her first lover, but also her one and only true love? Full length novel. (Approx. 100,000 words or 380 Printed pages) less

Jamie Martin has always been considered just a little bit wild. Especially when compared to her perfectly conservative twin sister, Jessica. As a former exotic dancer, Jamie has lived her life on her terms. Until now. She`s come to the realization that being considered a rebel at twenty was cute. Not so much as she approaches the big three-oh. So now she`s trying to play by the rules for the first time in her life and it`s not going well... moreJamie Martin has always been considered just a little bit wild. Especially when compared to her perfectly conservative twin sister, Jessica. As a former exotic dancer, Jamie has lived her life on her terms. Until now. She`s come to the realization that being considered a rebel at twenty was cute. Not so much as she approaches the big three-oh. So now she`s trying to play by the rules for the first time in her life and it`s not going well. Living down her unconventional past hasn’t been easy but after two years of hard work and determination Jamie is finally a respectable member of the business community. One problem: Hidden Treasures is failing and she’s on the brink of financial disaster. When a friend from the local newspaper asks her to act as a Love Guru to Vancouver’s lovelorn community Jamie sees an opportunity to save her sinking lingerie store. All she has to do is use her vast experience with men to provide some insight into how they think. How hard can that be? It`s not like men are exactly complicated. All she has to do is invent a few simple yet effective rules and she has a real shot at some priceless publicity. And she may even help a few clueless women while she’s at it. If only she can stay focused and not allow a certain studly true crime writer to distract her from her goal. Kevin Hall writes about human monsters for a living, and it`s finally getting to him. Somewhere along the line his job has become more than he can handle. As a result, he`s no Prince Charming. He drinks too much and indulges in countless one-night stands with women he barely remembers to distract himself from the horrific fall-out from his job. Soon, he`s spiralling out of control and desperately searching for some stability in his life. Jamie Martin is everything Kevin wants in a woman. Unfortunately, she seems completely resistant to his awesome powers of seduction. He can`t figure her out and that just makes him want her more. He`s prepared to use all his dirtiest tricks to get Jamie to take a chance on him, but she isn`t convinced he`s capable of giving up his man-whoring ways. What will it take to convince her that The Love Laws don`t always apply, especially when former jerks fall in love? Warning: Contains mature sexual content, and graphic language. (And the naughty use of a restored Mustang`s back seat.) Author's Note: The Love Laws is a stand alone novel but it is also the sequel to my first book, Lost & Found. less