A Clementine Creek Novel Series by Alexandra Hale

“We’ve been hot and heavy, but this kiss is filled with a carnal need that is consuming every ounce of my being.”Marlee Mackey thinks I didn’t want her but I could never forget the taste of her on my lips. She was the girl next door. A wild spirit with a heart of gold and a body made for sin.And sin we did.I was consumed by her.For one night she was mine, then I had to let her go.Now she’s back, and I’ll do anything to make her mine again... more“We’ve been hot and heavy, but this kiss is filled with a carnal need that is consuming every ounce of my being.”Marlee Mackey thinks I didn’t want her but I could never forget the taste of her on my lips. She was the girl next door. A wild spirit with a heart of gold and a body made for sin.And sin we did.I was consumed by her.For one night she was mine, then I had to let her go.Now she’s back, and I’ll do anything to make her mine again. Waylon Thayer wasn’t just my older brother’s best friend – he was my everything. Until he wasn’t.I knew the rules but he still broke my heart without a backward glance. That was three years ago.Being back home stirs up all those unrequited feelings I tried to put behind me. Waylon may still have a smile that makes my knees weak but I’m different now. I’m putting me first. That was my plan but one kiss, one night in his arms ignites a fire inside me I can’t deny.I can’t say no to Waylon Thayer but I’ll have to if he wont ask me to stay.Back in the Country is a full length novel and the first book in the Clementine Creek Series. It's a steamy contemporary romance with lots of heart and a happily ever after. less

What happens when a big city girl crashes into your small town - and your truck?Nothing good. Especially when she looks like Isla Andrews.Being in prison changes a man.Being in prison for something you didn’t do – no really – that’s something that’s hard to shake.But paying for someone else’s sins every day since? It’s something that’s branded on my soul.That’s why I live and breathe according to a plan.It’s simple – just like my life.My family comes first.I can’t afford distractions... moreWhat happens when a big city girl crashes into your small town - and your truck?Nothing good. Especially when she looks like Isla Andrews.Being in prison changes a man.Being in prison for something you didn’t do – no really – that’s something that’s hard to shake.But paying for someone else’s sins every day since? It’s something that’s branded on my soul.That’s why I live and breathe according to a plan.It’s simple – just like my life.My family comes first.I can’t afford distractions.But one look at Isla Andrews and I know she’s about to destroy my carefully crafted existence.And my resolve.We’re from two different worlds.She’s temptation wrapped in a sophisticated package with sky-high heels.I’m small-town country with work boots and grease under my nails.But I can’t stay away.My need to dominate her, possess her, has me spiraling out of control.I should’ve walked away, but nothing has ever felt so right.But one moment in time, one misstep threatens everything I’ve worked so hard to maintain.My livelihood, my freedom, my family – are all at stake.And still, none of it compares to watching Isla walk out of my life.Am I willing to risk it all on my City Girl? less

Being the good time guy is all fun and games in a small town like mine. No strings or commitment – what could possibly go wrong?Love is something I gave up on a long time ago. Buried the hatchet as they say, when Fallon Jones took my heart with her more than six years ago and never looked back. No phone call. No explanation. Just up and left - effectively destroying me after we shared the single best day of my life... moreBeing the good time guy is all fun and games in a small town like mine. No strings or commitment – what could possibly go wrong?Love is something I gave up on a long time ago. Buried the hatchet as they say, when Fallon Jones took my heart with her more than six years ago and never looked back. No phone call. No explanation. Just up and left - effectively destroying me after we shared the single best day of my life. So, I did the only thing I could to survive - I gave into the persona everyone believed me to be.Need a laugh? I’ve got jokes. Looking for a good time? I can do that and then some. My life was going fine - good even - until one rainy night on a backroad into town. A car with a flat tire caught my eye, but nothing could prepare me for what happened next.Fallon.Looking like the ghost of lovers past - but she wasn’t alone. A sleeping child in the backseat nearly stole the breath from my lungs. I shouldn’t get attached - I can’t.But when she propositions me for one night of fun for old times sake, I know I’m in trouble. She doesn’t want to commit and all I want is forever. Just when I think things may finally be going my way, the rug is ripped out from under me and I’m falling.Fast.Fallon’s ex-husband has landed in Clementine Creek - and he’s here to stay. less