Forty and Free Series by Lillianna Blake, Maci Grant

At forty-two, divorced mother of two, Nicole Adams, yearns to discover her true self again. Her children recognize the defeat and sadness in her eyes and she knows that her kids deserve to see their mother happy. When Nicole follows the suggestion of a friend to go on a spa getaway during a time that her children are away with their father, she does so believing that it might lead to the self-discovery she is seeking... moreAt forty-two, divorced mother of two, Nicole Adams, yearns to discover her true self again. Her children recognize the defeat and sadness in her eyes and she knows that her kids deserve to see their mother happy. When Nicole follows the suggestion of a friend to go on a spa getaway during a time that her children are away with their father, she does so believing that it might lead to the self-discovery she is seeking. What she ends up finding at the Cielo Spa & Resort is much more than what she bargains for. What she ends up finding at the Cielo Spa & Resort is Gavin Bell. Gavin Bell is a successful businessman who only cares about his clients and getting the job done—it’s how he’s always defined his life and it’s also the thing that led to the downfall of his marriage. But he hasn’t found a good reason to change his ways—it helps him to ignore any hints of loneliness or regret about his past mistakes. When Gavin’s boss and best friend sends him away to a spa in the mountains for a break from work, Gavin is anything but pleased about it. He decides that he’ll spend the time in his room on his computer working, but while checking in, he meets a woman that he can’t get out of his mind. Both deceived about the Cielo Spa & Resort by well-meaning friends, Nicole and Gavin find themselves amongst individuals looking for love—a fact that neither of them is pleased about. They’ll make the best of a night—or two, if a shared meal convinces them that an initial spark just might be turning into something more. The Forty and Free series features women finding themselves and love again. Many of these women will overcome the obstacles, fears and pain brought on by past heartbreak. Others will undergo a shift within themselves as they make room for unexpected love in their lives. Forty and Free series: Book 1: To Love Again Book 2: To Trust Again Book 3: To Hope Again less

Ella Brooks has known more than her share of dates since her divorce—good, bad and everything in between. She hasn’t been looking for more than fun nights out with handsome younger men, but suddenly she’s rather exhausted by it all. She’s ready to give dating a complete rest for awhile—or at least for the duration of her beach vacation anyway—in the hopes of finding something that’s been missing from her life... moreElla Brooks has known more than her share of dates since her divorce—good, bad and everything in between. She hasn’t been looking for more than fun nights out with handsome younger men, but suddenly she’s rather exhausted by it all. She’s ready to give dating a complete rest for awhile—or at least for the duration of her beach vacation anyway—in the hopes of finding something that’s been missing from her life. Meeting Dane in Bermuda, though, will cause Ella to question everything she thinks she believes about dating and romance. Meeting Dane just might cause her to believe in true love again. Dane Jackson, widowed architect and all-around great guy, wants to enjoy one last beach vacation with his only son before he goes off to college. The thought of being without him at home is more than what Dane has been willing to admit to himself. Early on in his vacation, a playful game of football on the beach with his son will lead to encounter with a woman—one angry woman at that, but one who Dane suddenly can’t put out of his mind. Both Ella and Dane have known heartache and loss when it comes to love—both have a lot to learn about trust. Can one magical week away convince them to give love another chance? The Forty and Free series features women finding themselves and love again. Many of these women will overcome the obstacles, fears and pain brought on by past heartbreak. Others will undergo a shift within themselves as they make room for unexpected love in their lives. Forty and Free series: Book 1: To Love Again Book 2: To Trust Again Book 3: To Hope Again less

Jillian Roberts enjoys her quiet house on the lake. The peacefulness that surrounds her suits her regular mediation and yoga practice. She’s created a little oasis where she can run her coaching business and enjoy the nature that’s all around her. Feeling relaxed and happy to be back home after a beach vacation, her serenity—and her sanity—is immediately challenged by the new neighbor moving in—a new single neighbor, who’s ruggedly handsome and the most loud and obnoxious man she’s ever met... moreJillian Roberts enjoys her quiet house on the lake. The peacefulness that surrounds her suits her regular mediation and yoga practice. She’s created a little oasis where she can run her coaching business and enjoy the nature that’s all around her. Feeling relaxed and happy to be back home after a beach vacation, her serenity—and her sanity—is immediately challenged by the new neighbor moving in—a new single neighbor, who’s ruggedly handsome and the most loud and obnoxious man she’s ever met. Mateo Williams is angry when he moves into his house on the lake. The house that he bought for his now ex-wife—the house that he thought they’d grow old together in—is now a huge thorn in his side as he works tirelessly to fix it up so that he can sell it as soon as possible. His loud music while he hammers, helps to ease his anger just a bit, that is until she shows up—his neighbor, all lovely and sweet, looking like someone he’d do well to stay away from in his declared state of bachelorhood. Jillian is determined to make things nice between her and her loud neighbor—she needs to restore peace in her quiet home by the lake. Mateo is just as determined to ignore her every effort—until a quiet moment and a gentle kiss makes him realize that what seems to be happening between them can not easily be ignored. Forty and Free series: Book 1: To Love Again (FREE) Book 2: To Trust Again Book 3: To Hope Again less

Angela Grayson had worked hard to transform herself from a woman who lacked confidence to someone who was confident and happy with her life. Regular meditation and numerous self-help books had led her to the realization that it was okay not to believe in fairy tales when it came to romance—that she was a strong woman, just fine on her own. One day, a routine visit to the ATM would somehow lead Angela into the arms of police officer, Ryan Scott... moreAngela Grayson had worked hard to transform herself from a woman who lacked confidence to someone who was confident and happy with her life. Regular meditation and numerous self-help books had led her to the realization that it was okay not to believe in fairy tales when it came to romance—that she was a strong woman, just fine on her own. One day, a routine visit to the ATM would somehow lead Angela into the arms of police officer, Ryan Scott. To say that Angela isn’t comfortable around men with badges would be an understatement. She has a definite strong opinion about how the police conduct themselves, and she’s not at all sure that she’s ready for this opinion to be shattered—not even for the instant attraction she feels for the handsome man who came to her rescue. Ryan Scott was proud of the uniform he wore every day. He worked long hours to keep the local community safe from the bad guys—he worked long hours to help distract him from the subtle loneliness that had crept into his life. An old-fashioned guy, Ryan did believe in fairy tales and the fact that one day he’d finally meet his wife when the time was right. The day that Ryan happened upon the woman with the golden hair at the ATM, his emotions and instincts would go into overdrive. First, to stop a crime from occurring and second, to somehow convince this woman, who had captured his heart at first glance that they were destined to meet that day—that quite possibly she was the woman he’d been waiting for all his life. Forty and Free series: Book 1: To Love Again Book 2: To Trust Again Book 3: To Hope Again Book 4: To Try Again Book 5: To Thrill Again (coming soon) less

Cassie Reed is used to living paycheck to paycheck—or more accurately, she’s used to squirreling away portions of the money she makes from the occasional sales of her art pieces. She knows that she’s chosen a path that hasn’t exactly been easy, but she’s an artist. Nothing else seems to come close to bringing her the happiness that creating her art does... moreCassie Reed is used to living paycheck to paycheck—or more accurately, she’s used to squirreling away portions of the money she makes from the occasional sales of her art pieces. She knows that she’s chosen a path that hasn’t exactly been easy, but she’s an artist. Nothing else seems to come close to bringing her the happiness that creating her art does. She’s got street smarts and is slow to trust, so when a strange guy approaches her with a proposal that includes an invitation to stay in a big fancy house across the country in California, Cassie is skeptical to say the least. But the money is hard to pass up, especially after she does a little digging online to see just who this fancy pants Mr. Morgan guy is. Lucas Morgan is about as hardcore of a business man as can be. He’s worked tirelessly to build his empire and he doesn’t apologize for the luxurious lifestyle that his hard work has afforded him. He’s used to buying whatever he likes, no matter the cost. He is also used to women throwing themselves at him, so much so that he rarely meets one that catches his attention. …that is until he first lays eyes on the quirky and lovely woman painting the mural in his foyer. Now someone has his attention, but will their differences bring them together or tear them apart? *** The Forty and Free series features women finding themselves and love again. Many of these women will overcome the obstacles, fears and pain brought on by past heartbreak. Others will undergo a shift within themselves as they make room for unexpected love in their lives. Forty and Free series: Book 1: To Love Again Book 2: To Trust Again Book 3: To Hope Again Book 4: To Try Again Book 5: To Thrill Again Book 6: To Dream Again (Coming Soon) less

Can two people who come from totally different worlds find love with one another on the open sea? Natasha Crawford, former model and no stranger to luxurious things, has gotten used to living life as a single mom. She’s mostly okay with no romantic interest in her life, but when her ex-husband gets remarried and then gives her a cruise as a gift, she decides that maybe the time has come for her to meet that someone special to share her life with... moreCan two people who come from totally different worlds find love with one another on the open sea? Natasha Crawford, former model and no stranger to luxurious things, has gotten used to living life as a single mom. She’s mostly okay with no romantic interest in her life, but when her ex-husband gets remarried and then gives her a cruise as a gift, she decides that maybe the time has come for her to meet that someone special to share her life with. Thomas Daniels spends all his time focused on the at-risk kids he teaches and little to no time at all on matters of the heart. When he wins a prize for raising the test scores of his students, he recognizes the cruise as being the trip of a lifetime—a chance to experience something that he’d never spend his hard earned dollars on himself. When Natasha and Thomas find themselves seated at the same dinner table for the duration of the cruise, their interest in one another is instantly sparked—their attraction to one another unavoidable. But will their romance last past the sandy shore of their final destination? *** The Forty and Free series features women finding themselves and love again. Many of these women will overcome the obstacles, fears and pain brought on by past heartbreak. Others will undergo a shift within themselves as they make room for unexpected love in their lives. Forty and Free series: Book 1: To Love Again Book 2: To Trust Again Book 3: To Hope Again Book 4: To Try Again Book 5: To Thrill Again Book 6: To Dream Again Book 7: To Feel Again (Coming Soon) less

Can there really be new love after unimaginable loss? Michelle Richards isn’t at all sure that her life is meant to be shared with another after losing her husband to cancer. But after two years and the blossoming of a virtual friendship with a man who knows too well what she’s been through, she’s ready to take a chance. Jack Larson is more than ready to meet the intriguing women he’s befriended on the virtual forum he’s been a part of for several months... moreCan there really be new love after unimaginable loss? Michelle Richards isn’t at all sure that her life is meant to be shared with another after losing her husband to cancer. But after two years and the blossoming of a virtual friendship with a man who knows too well what she’s been through, she’s ready to take a chance. Jack Larson is more than ready to meet the intriguing women he’s befriended on the virtual forum he’s been a part of for several months. Ever since meeting Michelle there, he’s felt a stirring within him that he hasn’t known for quite some time—and he’s more than willing to meet her face to face. Sometimes true love does happen more than once in a lifetime. *** The Forty and Free series features women finding themselves and love again. Many of these women will overcome the obstacles, fears and pain brought on by past heartbreak. Others will undergo a shift within themselves as they make room for unexpected love in their lives. Forty and Free series: Book 1: To Love Again Book 2: To Trust Again Book 3: To Hope Again Book 4: To Try Again Book 5: To Thrill Again Book 6: To Dream Again Book 7: To Feel Again Book 8: To Live Again (coming soon) less

Hope Taylor had almost forgotten about her childhood dream to live on a ranch one day. Like many, her life had become about climbing the corporate ladder and getting ahead financially. That is, until she found herself faced with the dreaded C word. Cancer. It and her healing had challenged her ideas about everything she thought she needed to be happy... moreHope Taylor had almost forgotten about her childhood dream to live on a ranch one day. Like many, her life had become about climbing the corporate ladder and getting ahead financially. That is, until she found herself faced with the dreaded C word. Cancer. It and her healing had challenged her ideas about everything she thought she needed to be happy. It’s what led her to make the move from the big city to quiet country life where she’d meet a horse and a man that would cause her heart to be made wide open to every possibility. Chase Andrews loved his simple life in the country where going to work every day meant caring for the animals that he’d loved all his life. Being a veterinarian meant everything to him. He had a knack for dealing with both the animals and the humble people that he helped. He’d had some rough patches when it came to love—enough so that he wasn’t looking for romance any time soon. At least that’s what he’d told himself—until Hope came into his life. This intriguing woman from the city seemed to have an intuitive healing touch with a sick horse named Toby and an even stronger healing effect on his heart. *** The Forty and Free series features women finding themselves and love again. Many of these women will overcome the obstacles, fears and pain brought on by past heartbreak. Others will undergo a shift within themselves as they make room for unexpected love in their lives. Forty and Free series: Book 1: To Love Again Book 2: To Trust Again Book 3: To Hope Again Book 4: To Try Again Book 5: To Thrill Again Book 6: To Dream Again Book 7: To Feel Again Book 8: To Live Again less