Hearts of Cornwall Series by K. Lyn Smith

An abandoned bridegroom, a reluctant bride and avenging relatives come together in this sweet seaside tale!An abandoned bridegroom. Bell tuner Jory Tremayne has never been more certain of anything than his love for Miss Anna Pepper, despite her fancy dresses and insensible footwear. But when he offered his heart five years ago, she ran off with it and left him alone beneath a midnight moon... moreAn abandoned bridegroom, a reluctant bride and avenging relatives come together in this sweet seaside tale!An abandoned bridegroom. Bell tuner Jory Tremayne has never been more certain of anything than his love for Miss Anna Pepper, despite her fancy dresses and insensible footwear. But when he offered his heart five years ago, she ran off with it and left him alone beneath a midnight moon. Now, he’s finally resolved to stop mourning her loss and find a lass who will take him and his fish-scented dog.A reluctant bride. Miss Anna Pepper has left a trail of jilted suitors behind her, but she’s never been able to forget Jory Tremayne. What began with one jilted fiancé has turned into a distressing habit. Now, shadowed by remorse over her poor treatment of Jory, Anna flees her latest fiancé and returns to Cornwall to learn his fate. Perhaps if he’s well settled, she can shed this uncomfortable guilt and find her own happiness. There's just one tiny problem... In her hasty flight, she’s left behind a few things. Clothing. A maid. Money.And avenging relatives… Unbeknownst to Anna and Jory, his hordes of relations have learned of her past betrayal, and they enact their own agenda. Without funds, Anna finds herself working as a common barmaid to avoid arrest, while Jory becomes her reluctant champion.With each turn of the screw beneath his cousins’ well-intentioned hands, Anna and Jory are forced to face their past. Will they overcome doubts and betrayal to trust love again?Get Jilting Jory now and escape to the Cornish seaside and a world filled with sigh-worthy romance!Jilting Jory is a complete, full-length novel. It’s Book 4 in the Something Wonderful series. Each book stands alone but is best enjoyed when read in the order below.Book 1: The Astronomer's ObsessionBook 2: The Artist's RedemptionBook 3: The Physician’s DilemmaBook 4: Jilting Jory less

One more indiscretion will send her away… So why does she find herself modeling for a reserved stone carver?“What a powerful love story!” — Goodreads reviewMiss Keren Moon, the mayor’s youngest daughter, faces exile unless she reforms her flirtatious ways. But when she seeks carving lessons for her young, trouble-prone brother, she finds herself agreeing to model for reserved stone carver Gryffyn Kimbrell.A family mystery has Gryffyn resigned to a bachelor’s life... moreOne more indiscretion will send her away… So why does she find herself modeling for a reserved stone carver?“What a powerful love story!” — Goodreads reviewMiss Keren Moon, the mayor’s youngest daughter, faces exile unless she reforms her flirtatious ways. But when she seeks carving lessons for her young, trouble-prone brother, she finds herself agreeing to model for reserved stone carver Gryffyn Kimbrell.A family mystery has Gryffyn resigned to a bachelor’s life. But when his masterpiece is revealed and secrets are exposed, will this unexpected couple find their way to love?If you enjoy- Independent heroines- Strong, silent, sensitive heroes- Flirty banter- Large families- Inquisitive children- Cornish seaside inns- Small-town romance- Working-class Regency- Opposites attract tales... then you’ll love Matching Miss Moon. It’s a stand-alone, full-length novel and part of the Hearts of Cornwall series.“Watching two people fall in love the way [Smith] writes is just awesome.” — BookSirens review less

She came to write about Newford’s bachelors. She didn't expect to fall for the most charming one of all.A passionate writerEliza Darling is driven and determined and focused on one thing: acquiring her late father’s newspaper. To succeed, she must deliver a story to top all stories. And what better topic to captivate readers than a town overflowing with novel-worthy heroes?An engaging charmerAlfie Kimbrell is gregarious and good-natured and focused on lots of things. Ladies... moreShe came to write about Newford’s bachelors. She didn't expect to fall for the most charming one of all.A passionate writerEliza Darling is driven and determined and focused on one thing: acquiring her late father’s newspaper. To succeed, she must deliver a story to top all stories. And what better topic to captivate readers than a town overflowing with novel-worthy heroes?An engaging charmerAlfie Kimbrell is gregarious and good-natured and focused on lots of things. Ladies. Taking ale with his cousins. His new cidery venture. Then there’s the derelict property he’s restoring and… did we mention ladies?And the story that brings them togetherWhen Miss Darling arrives, Alfie mistakenly assumes she’s come to write about Newford’s attractions. As he points out his hamlet’s charms, he finds himself falling harder than ever before for the bold and independent lady. But Miss Darling doesn’t seem interested in Newford’s sights at all, and he begins to wonder if his family might not be her story.As Alfie and Eliza navigate their growing feelings for one another, they must confront their differences. Will Eliza's ambition and Alfie's loyalty to his family keep them apart, or will they find a way to love?Heart-warming and delightful, Driving Miss Darling is a reverse grumpy-sunshine, opposites-attract tale set in the charming seaside town of Newford. Each book in the Hearts of Cornwall series stands alone, but most readers prefer to enjoy the series in order. less

“Benedick Kimbrell attempted to steal his first kiss from Miss Catherine Parker at thirteen. But his hopes, then and since, were larger than fact.”A LADY’S UNSPOKEN LONGINGKate Parker is resolute in her quest for marriage, seeking a dependable match among Newford's eligible bachelors. But behind her composed demeanor, Kate’s heart holds a stubborn affection for her less-than-dependable friend and an unspoken longing for a kiss that was never claimed... more“Benedick Kimbrell attempted to steal his first kiss from Miss Catherine Parker at thirteen. But his hopes, then and since, were larger than fact.”A LADY’S UNSPOKEN LONGINGKate Parker is resolute in her quest for marriage, seeking a dependable match among Newford's eligible bachelors. But behind her composed demeanor, Kate’s heart holds a stubborn affection for her less-than-dependable friend and an unspoken longing for a kiss that was never claimed.A ROGUE’S LOST AMBITIONYears ago, Ben Kimbrell harbored ambitions, chief among them a kiss from Miss Kate Parker. Fate, though, had other plans. Now, his heart is weighted by family tragedy, his pain concealed behind a carefree charm. His reputation as an aimless rogue is well-earned, but beneath the façade lies a man who yearns for more.AND A HEART WELL-GUARDEDWhen Kate sets her sights on Ben's dependable cousin, a man who fits her expectations if not her heart, Ben can no longer stand idly by. His efforts to save her from a loveless match find the two of them paired together in a village production of Much Ado About Nothing. Tasked with crafting the enchanting sets for their town's inaugural performance, their undeniable affection finds the perfect stage to blossom.But for their love to flourish, Ben must reveal his true self and confront the shadows of his past. Can he find the courage to unlock his heart before it's too late?Kissing Kate is a heartwarming best-friends romance about finding the courage to choose happiness and the healing power of love. Set in the charming seaside village of Newford, each book in the Hearts of Cornwall series stands alone. less

A deadly shipwreck. A missing child. A reluctant alliance that sparks unexpected romance.A CONSTABLE CRAVING ADVENTUREConstable Gavin Kimbrell's life in the quiet hamlet of Newford is predictable and dull—until a perilous shipwreck changes everything. Amidst a thick Cornish fog, Gavin finds more adventure than he anticipates when the wreck reveals a murder, and the mysterious female he rescues from the sea becomes his most likely suspect... moreA deadly shipwreck. A missing child. A reluctant alliance that sparks unexpected romance.A CONSTABLE CRAVING ADVENTUREConstable Gavin Kimbrell's life in the quiet hamlet of Newford is predictable and dull—until a perilous shipwreck changes everything. Amidst a thick Cornish fog, Gavin finds more adventure than he anticipates when the wreck reveals a murder, and the mysterious female he rescues from the sea becomes his most likely suspect.A LADY DESPERATE FOR ANSWERSMari Talbot refuses to believe her sister Hannah took her own life, but her protests have gone unheard. Disguised as paid lady's companion Mari Swan, she sets off to find the truth about her sister's death and her missing niece. Her quest takes a treacherous turn, though, when her ship wrecks off the rugged Cornish coast. Mari soon finds herself caught in a complicated web, uncertain whom she can trust—certainly not the local constable, who is all too eager to suspect the worst of her.AN UNLIKELY PARTNERSHIPThrown together by fate, Mari and Gavin form a reluctant alliance to uncover the truth. As the mystery of what happened aboard the ill-fated ship escalates, their connection deepens, but will their growing affection withstand the weight of Mari's discoveries?Saving Miss Swan is a closed-door enemies-to-lovers romance about family and courage and finding love in unexpected places. Set in the charming seaside village of Newford, each book in the Hearts of Cornwall series stands alone, although most readers prefer to enjoy them in order. less