Unexpected Prince Charming Series by Ava Miles

Somewhere along the way, Angie Newcastle lost herself. The colors that used to describe her and give her artistic works purpose have all faded to black. When she looks in the mirror, she no longer sees a young, vibrant woman holding a tiger by its tail. Now there’s a frumpy divorcee with high blood pressure staring back at her.When the visual arts league she manages closes due to budget cuts and she loses her day job, she can’t afford to keep ignoring the obvious: she’s hit a serious wall... moreSomewhere along the way, Angie Newcastle lost herself. The colors that used to describe her and give her artistic works purpose have all faded to black. When she looks in the mirror, she no longer sees a young, vibrant woman holding a tiger by its tail. Now there’s a frumpy divorcee with high blood pressure staring back at her.When the visual arts league she manages closes due to budget cuts and she loses her day job, she can’t afford to keep ignoring the obvious: she’s hit a serious wall. She needs to make art that sells again, like it used to when she was younger. She needs to make something.She needs a new life.When her eccentric cousin in Ireland hears of her troubles and offers her free room and board in exchange for teaching painting lessons to her village community, Angie jumps on the opportunity. She packs up her recently widowed sister and nephew, hoping the magic of the countryside will awaken the well of creativity that’s dried up inside her as well as heal their grief.She expected the golden fields beside her ancient Irish cottage to inspire her. She didn’t expect them to be populated by sheep sprayed with uplifting words. And she certainly didn’t expect anyone like their owner, reclusive sheep baron Carrick Fitzgerald.Angie is determined to focus on her art, which has always suffered when she’s had a man on the scene, but she can’t ignore that Carrick touches that part of her that she’s lost. As they begin a hesitant friendship, speaking of life and telling stories of their once happier selves, the walls around Angie’s heart begin to crumble and she’s inspired to pick up her paintbrush again.Neither want to find love. Certainly Angie didn’t anticipate finding Carrick, the most unexpected of Prince Charmings, in the wilds of Ireland. Only she’s afraid her art will suffer long-term if she lets herself love him all the way. Worse: will she lose the vibrancy that she’s refound? less

Boston born and bred, Kathleen O’Connor knows all about toughness. Thanks to her pop, she can bend scrap metal. Thanks to her seven older brothers, she's not scared to fight for what she wants. And thanks to her exes, she's wise to the illusion of happily ever after. Toughness comes easy to Kathleen, and so does bending tough materials into art.Now a rising metal sculptor, Kathleen is headed to the picturesque Irish countryside to make her biggest installation yet... moreBoston born and bred, Kathleen O’Connor knows all about toughness. Thanks to her pop, she can bend scrap metal. Thanks to her seven older brothers, she's not scared to fight for what she wants. And thanks to her exes, she's wise to the illusion of happily ever after. Toughness comes easy to Kathleen, and so does bending tough materials into art.Now a rising metal sculptor, Kathleen is headed to the picturesque Irish countryside to make her biggest installation yet. Knowing the town’s history, she expects a challenge at the art center. A guy even tougher than the boys back home and more unbendable than tungsten? She never saw that one coming.Declan McGrath may be the small town butcher who sneaks extra bacon to the townfolk in need and a man who’ll drop anything for a friend in need. But make no mistake, he's all edges and sharpness. A past heartbreak has walled him off from what he once thought he wanted. Until he meets Kathleen.Kathleen has always known how to coax a masterpiece from hardness, and once she knows Declan's heart, she can't turn away. Hiding behind the surly butcher, there’s the most unexpected of Prince Charmings. Only, if her walls were fortified, his are absolutely impenetrable.But she’s not scared of a fight, and Declan is a man to fight for. And with the help of a matchmaking ghost and the wonderful village of Caisleán, the luck of the Irish may be on her side. less

Bets O’Hanlon is a late bloomer.It took way too long to come into her own. She raised her boys and buried her husband, and somewhere along the way she forgot about herself.Finally she has a second chance at being more than she’s been: by creating an arts center for her charming adopted Irish community. She wants to make a difference, and fostering creativity is right up her alley. Planning a shiny new building to support the art and artists is just the project she’s excited to take on... moreBets O’Hanlon is a late bloomer.It took way too long to come into her own. She raised her boys and buried her husband, and somewhere along the way she forgot about herself.Finally she has a second chance at being more than she’s been: by creating an arts center for her charming adopted Irish community. She wants to make a difference, and fostering creativity is right up her alley. Planning a shiny new building to support the art and artists is just the project she’s excited to take on.There’s just one problem: her sister-in-law, Mary.Well, the woman is less Bets’ relative and more her nemesis, what with the way Mary’s caused ongoing trouble for the arts center. With the new plans in the making, Mary has her cauldron out and is brewing up more misfortune.The other not-so-little problem: Linc Buchanan.Actually, he’s more of a temptation—which is why he’s a problem. Linc’s vowed to help her make the art center happen, and the billionaire cowboy has the gumption and resources to follow through. But he’s lassoed her heart, and Bets can’t help mixing business and pleasure even though common sense says avoid this lovely man with a bad record at love.With the community and the town’s helpful matchmaking ghost behind them, Bets and Linc might just admit what they’ve wanted all along—each other—as they walk among the roses at twilight and plan to win the fight of their life. less

World famous glass artist Sophie Giombetti is headed to Ireland to grab a new lease on life.She’s put her divorce behind her and wants a supportive community to raise her daughter. The quaint town of Caisleán, where she’s agreed to design a major installation, more than fits the bill. Best of all, she’s sure the verdant Irish hills will give her new inspiration. She wants to make her glass breathe and move like Irish rainbows... moreWorld famous glass artist Sophie Giombetti is headed to Ireland to grab a new lease on life.She’s put her divorce behind her and wants a supportive community to raise her daughter. The quaint town of Caisleán, where she’s agreed to design a major installation, more than fits the bill. Best of all, she’s sure the verdant Irish hills will give her new inspiration. She wants to make her glass breathe and move like Irish rainbows.She expects Ireland’s magic to envelop her, everything from the foot-tapping music to the boisterous pub life and the humor of its welcoming people.She doesn’t expect to find the most unexpected of Prince Charmings or to be helped by a beautiful matchmaking ghost who’s downright cheeky and irreverent. less