Big Apple Blessings Series by Laurie Larsen

A compelling tale of ambition, love, faith and changing priorities in the Big Apple.  An inspirational billionaire/secret child romance.She had the perfect life all on her own …Alyssa Stark works hard to make her life's dreams come true … all on her own.  She's built her reputation as New York City's top advertising executive, client by client.  And when her ill-advised marriage didn't work out, she knew she had to make her dream of becoming a mother happen by untraditional means... moreA compelling tale of ambition, love, faith and changing priorities in the Big Apple.  An inspirational billionaire/secret child romance.She had the perfect life all on her own …Alyssa Stark works hard to make her life's dreams come true … all on her own.  She's built her reputation as New York City's top advertising executive, client by client.  And when her ill-advised marriage didn't work out, she knew she had to make her dream of becoming a mother happen by untraditional means.  Now, she and her eight-year-old daughter Caroline are living the dream life in the Big Apple.  He'd lost everything that meant anything until he made a discovery …Grant Fontaine is the widowed president of his father-in-law’s electronics company. Since the tragic death of his pregnant wife a decade ago, he’s become a high achieving businessman, but a social hermit. Several years ago, his lonely life took on new meaning when he discovered that the donation he’d made to a reproductive clinic long ago had sired a child. Through the services of a discreet private eye unafraid to push legal limits, he identifies his “daughter,” Caroline, and her mother, Alyssa.Could it be time to reveal his secret?He satisfies himself with maintaining a watchful eye from a distance, keeping his identity secret until Caroline reaches adulthood.  That is, until Alyssa’s career path transports her into his professional realm. Now, his careful plans are thrown out the window.  His dream of being a part of Caroline’s childhood is so close … the last thing he counts on is falling in love with the girl’s gorgeous mother.His Secret Daughter was previously published in 2013 as a contemporary romance under the title Hidden Agenda.  It has now been transformed into an inspirational romance by its author for your reading pleasure.What comes next?His Secret Daughter is Book 1 in Laurie's new Big Apple Blessings series.  Book 1:  His Secret Daughter (June, 2021)Book 2:  One Big Apple Christmas (Oct, 2021)Book 3:  Her Secret Desire (Feb, 2022)All heartwarming, life-changing Christian fiction as you've come to expect from award-winning author Laurie Larsen.  Other Christian Fiction by Laurie:Matchmaking Moms of Oceanview Church:Meet the MomsFinding Love for the LonerFinding Love for the WorkaholicFinding Love for the PlayboyFinding Love for the MatchmakerMurrells Inlet Miracles:SanctuaryRestorationCrescendoCapsizedSeizedPawleys Island Paradise:Roadtrip to RedemptionTide to AtonementJourney to FulfillmentBridge to FruitionPath to DiscoveryReturn to DevotionPawleys Island Paradise: A CompanionPreacher Man (a standalone, award-winning novel) less

Ambition. Regrets. Pushing outside your comfort zone. Making dreams come true in the Big Apple. A modern Cinderella love story that plays out in New York’s theater district.A shy theater manager with a controlling family dreams of moving into the spotlight but lacks confidence.Theater manager Monica is tired of being her family's first choice to help out at a moment's notice. They assume she has no life of her own, and they're right... moreAmbition. Regrets. Pushing outside your comfort zone. Making dreams come true in the Big Apple. A modern Cinderella love story that plays out in New York’s theater district.A shy theater manager with a controlling family dreams of moving into the spotlight but lacks confidence.Theater manager Monica is tired of being her family's first choice to help out at a moment's notice. They assume she has no life of her own, and they're right. She volunteers to be a Big Sister to a fatherless Hispanic girl, Luisa. She never dreams she'd fall in love with Luisa's older, brooding, gorgeous brother.A ruggedly handsome Latino man’s violent past makes him unwilling to accept help from anyone.Carlos endured the tragic deaths of his father and brother. Now he’ll do anything to protect the rest of his family. At first, he resists his mother’s decision to bring in a young woman to mentor his little sister, Luisa. It’s his job now to take care of his family. Plus, this responsible, accomplished Monica reminds him too much of an ex who prioritized her career over their love life, breaking his heart. He won’t allow that to happen again.Is Carlos, with his violent past, the key to Monica achieving her greatest dreams?Monica and Carlos are opposites in every way, but love doesn’t always strike when it makes sense.Her Secret Desire was previously published in 2011 as a contemporary romance under the title Inner Diva. It has now been transformed into an inspirational romance by its author for your reading pleasure. less