Pearl Lake Series by Aquila Thorne

Years after fleeing her hometown in the dead of night, author Abbi Petersen was happy that she settled along the shores of the lakeside village. With the scenic backdrop, her own private beach in her backyard, and nothing around but an abandoned house, it was the perfect place to become a recluse and write her days away. That is until a gorgeous, younger, mysterious man moves next door... moreYears after fleeing her hometown in the dead of night, author Abbi Petersen was happy that she settled along the shores of the lakeside village. With the scenic backdrop, her own private beach in her backyard, and nothing around but an abandoned house, it was the perfect place to become a recluse and write her days away. That is until a gorgeous, younger, mysterious man moves next door.The only thing British actor Ben Quinn is interested in after hightailing it out of Tinseltown is living a quiet, low-key life, far away from the paparazzi's lenses. He finds the house on Pearl Lake's shore, spot-on, especially after he meets Abbi, the attractive woman next door. She has no clue he's Hollywood's most sought-after leading man.Charmed by her quirkiness, Ben wants more than a neighbourly relationship with her, but there is someone lurking around who has other plans.Will he be able to prove to Abbi that age is only a number before the person in the shadows can convince her otherwise?Hey lovely people! This is Ben. I wanted to let you know that Aquila Thorne, the teller of mine and Abbi's story had so much fun writing our tale, that she couldn't stop at just one book… it took her three. I wanted to forewarn you that books 1 and 2 of Pearl Lake the series, did end in cliffhangers and so she COMBINED the two. How awesome is that? But don't worry, this one does end in a HEA, also It gives you hours of reading pleasure and saves you money. Now I must hand over the mic to Abbi as she wants to talk to you. I'll see YOU inside the pages of this book. ;)Hi guys! I wanted to send a short note and give a little back story as to why there were cliffhangers because I know Ben didn't. As he and I were telling Aquila our story, little did we know that she had roughly 50 people reading chapter by chapter as she wrote. Those readers were hooked and wanted to know more about us, so it's kinda their fault. You see, she had no intention of ever publishing any books, it was more of a lifelong dream to just write one. It was those readers that pushed her into the Indie Author world. Also, I wanted to mention there is a stalker. It is nothing too serious and nothing that Ben can't handle, or I for that matter. Don't worry though, it's a laugh-out-loud, loveable read, with a lot of twists and turns that I hope you enjoy! xoxo Abbi less

They had a perfect love story. Then they got the perfect enemy.Writer Abbi Petersen and her younger lover, Hollywood star Ben Quinn, have it all. Money, success, and neighboring houses on the shores of Pearl Lake, but most of all, true love.Until a string of mysterious events begin to occur. Blood on a porch, things moved, and an attempt on Ben's life has Abbi wondering if the stalker she fled from is back or if it's someone else... moreThey had a perfect love story. Then they got the perfect enemy.Writer Abbi Petersen and her younger lover, Hollywood star Ben Quinn, have it all. Money, success, and neighboring houses on the shores of Pearl Lake, but most of all, true love.Until a string of mysterious events begin to occur. Blood on a porch, things moved, and an attempt on Ben's life has Abbi wondering if the stalker she fled from is back or if it's someone else.Now, with an unknown enemy that has set their sights on them, will their trust and passion be enough to protect their love?Moonlit Stalker is the sequel to Moonlit Night, continuing the story of Abbi and Ben's May-December Romance. A contemporary romance with plenty of steam, suspense/action/ and humor. This ends in a HEAFN. less

What would you do if the love of your life went missing...What was to be a joyous occasion has turned into a tragedy. Abbi Petersen needs answers, and she needs them now. Her only option; to travel with her family to the plane wreckage in search of them.Instead of the truth, what they find are lies and corruption. Distraught and at her wit's end, Abbi's only hope is a lonely old woman who talks to the dead... moreWhat would you do if the love of your life went missing...What was to be a joyous occasion has turned into a tragedy. Abbi Petersen needs answers, and she needs them now. Her only option; to travel with her family to the plane wreckage in search of them.Instead of the truth, what they find are lies and corruption. Distraught and at her wit's end, Abbi's only hope is a lonely old woman who talks to the dead.When she sends Abbi on a wild goose chase in the Tennessee hills, her family thinks she has finally lost her mind. None of them believe Ben is out there, at least not alive.Will she make it in time? Or will she have to face the unthinkable heartbreak of forever being alone?Moonlit Road is the exciting, edge-of-your-seat conclusion of Abbi and Ben's May-December Romance. A contemporary romance with plenty of steam, suspense/action/ and humor. This ends in a HEA. less

Can love mend a broken heart? It can if you find the 'one'...Wanting to be near her mom Abbi, Ava Petersen sells her spa in her hometown and moves to Pearl Lake; but that wasn't the only reason she did. She needed a new place to escape from her wounded past and moving in with her aunt Kim and new friend, actor Mark Donovan, is the perfect plan. Except… he's her celebrity crush... moreCan love mend a broken heart? It can if you find the 'one'...Wanting to be near her mom Abbi, Ava Petersen sells her spa in her hometown and moves to Pearl Lake; but that wasn't the only reason she did. She needed a new place to escape from her wounded past and moving in with her aunt Kim and new friend, actor Mark Donovan, is the perfect plan. Except… he's her celebrity crush.Mark has been kicking himself ever since he sold his property on the shores of the picturesque village to his best friend, Ben. So, after Ben and Abbi move in together. Mark does the next best thing and rents her house next door. Bonus points: Ava moves in too. The problem is, he's fallen for her and hard.When he finally gets the nerve to tell her how he feels, in walks Ash Davenport. A Texan that has his eyes set on Ava.Feeling like he's been sucker-punched in the gut, Mark recruits Kim to put their amateur sleuth skills to work and to find out the truth about the newcomer. But they didn't bargain on finding the makings of a nightmare. It leaves them wondering...Will anyone in Pearl Lake live to see another day? less

It doesn't take long to find out that some rumors are true...After moving next door to her sister in Pearl Lake, nurse Kim Petersen finds working at the village clinic is about as fun as watching paint dry, but it has its perks.She meets Dean Goodbody, a handsome ex-US Marshall whose body does match his name. He can verbally spar with her like no other all while making her heart go aflutter.When Dean buys an old decrepit manor that overlooks the lake, he asks Kim if she wants to move in... moreIt doesn't take long to find out that some rumors are true...After moving next door to her sister in Pearl Lake, nurse Kim Petersen finds working at the village clinic is about as fun as watching paint dry, but it has its perks.She meets Dean Goodbody, a handsome ex-US Marshall whose body does match his name. He can verbally spar with her like no other all while making her heart go aflutter.When Dean buys an old decrepit manor that overlooks the lake, he asks Kim if she wants to move in. Despite the talk around the village that it's haunted, she reluctantly accepts. Kim has an agenda. She needs to convince Dean that she is a short, delightful mix of plump and sass; the perfect woman for him. A little hard to do when Dean, being the sexy man that he is has more secrets than Area 51. What's a girl to do? less

For the best readers experience books should be read in order starting with Moonlit Night as the series is not standalone. Once bitten, twice shy.At 31, Lane Petersen thought he had it all together. He had a thriving P.I. practice with clients across the globe, that is, until he put too much trust in Kyle, his best friend, and only employee. After learning Kyle is a thief, Lane fires him and now needs a new purpose in life... moreFor the best readers experience books should be read in order starting with Moonlit Night as the series is not standalone. Once bitten, twice shy.At 31, Lane Petersen thought he had it all together. He had a thriving P.I. practice with clients across the globe, that is, until he put too much trust in Kyle, his best friend, and only employee. After learning Kyle is a thief, Lane fires him and now needs a new purpose in life. Selling everything, he buys a motorcycle and plans a solo trip cross-country before leaving Canada for good. However, he has something to do before his journey can begin; attend his mother's wedding in Pearl Lake.Working at a printing company in Montreal, Destiny Tremblay comes across a brochure for the newly opened Inn at Pearl Lake. She travels there to look for work under the guise of a fresh start, but that's not the reason she's interested in it. Destiny heard her ex-boyfriend was in the area. He didn't steal her heart when he left, but he stole the only thing she loved, her cat Nala, an expensive breed. But Destiny needs to find him before her worst fears come true, that he sells her to the highest bidder.Despite their trust issues, Lane and Destiny come together to search for Nala. Before long, sparks fly, but so do bullets, and they soon realize they've discovered more than they bargained for. less

Once a member of England’s aristocratic society, ex Baroness, Evelyn Collins is on the search for the lifestyle she once had with the Baron, her cheater ex-husband. After overhearing at a luncheon that Hollywood’s hottest actor is getting married, she pretends to be his long-lost cousin and invites herself to his wedding in Pearl Lake, at his expense. In hopes of snagging a man, any man with money, she ends up in the arms of a man whom she knows nothing about... moreOnce a member of England’s aristocratic society, ex Baroness, Evelyn Collins is on the search for the lifestyle she once had with the Baron, her cheater ex-husband. After overhearing at a luncheon that Hollywood’s hottest actor is getting married, she pretends to be his long-lost cousin and invites herself to his wedding in Pearl Lake, at his expense. In hopes of snagging a man, any man with money, she ends up in the arms of a man whom she knows nothing about.Police officer, Tim Steel thought his teenage crush was long over but when he’s part of the wedding party for the girl he was sweet on back in high school, he soon realizes that wasn’t the case. Not one to rain on anyone’s parade, he gets drunk and falls into bed with the first woman that shows him a bit of interest, without even knowing her name.When he returns home and is back on the job, a close call with a bullet changes everything he thought he wanted in life. A career change is in order, so he packs up and moves to Pearl Lake where he opens a bar, only to hire a British tourist who has decided to make the village her new home.Will the two realize they spent a passionate night in each other’s arms and reignite the spark?Books should be read in order starting with Moonlit Night less