Port Russell Romance Series by Keay Francis

Welcome to Port Russell, B.C.!Resist all you want; love will find a way.Port Russell, a hidden gem nestled amongst the old growth on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is the best place in the world, according to recently returned teacher Courtney Merrick. Back home to recover after her disastrous first relationship implodes, Courtney vows to focus on her career and looking after her wild grandparents, leaving love to those who still believe in it... moreWelcome to Port Russell, B.C.!Resist all you want; love will find a way.Port Russell, a hidden gem nestled amongst the old growth on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is the best place in the world, according to recently returned teacher Courtney Merrick. Back home to recover after her disastrous first relationship implodes, Courtney vows to focus on her career and looking after her wild grandparents, leaving love to those who still believe in it.Her resolve wobbles when she runs into Josh Cameron, her high school bestie and secret first love, when she’s called down to the RCMP detachment to bail out her grandparents following their arrest at the Gnome Lake logging protest. When Josh and Courtney team up to figure out who is behind the escalating threat to their idyllic town, can Courtney continue to resist falling in love?Resistance is a contemporary Canadian small- town, friends to lovers, medium heat, fade to black romance, set against the backdrop of old growth logging protests. less

Justin Cameron has some explaining to do.The summer and the Gnome Lake protests in Port Russell are over, but Song Liu and Justin Cameron are still dealing with the fallout. Song is struggling with her guilt over her best friend Courtney’s accident, trying to scrape together the money to stay in Port Russell. Justin is alone and faces criminal charges for his role in manipulating the protests... moreJustin Cameron has some explaining to do.The summer and the Gnome Lake protests in Port Russell are over, but Song Liu and Justin Cameron are still dealing with the fallout. Song is struggling with her guilt over her best friend Courtney’s accident, trying to scrape together the money to stay in Port Russell. Justin is alone and faces criminal charges for his role in manipulating the protests.After returning to Port Russell, Justin asks Song to pose as his girlfriend to boost his image and convince the court he’s innocent. Facing the prospect of a cold winter in her van, she reluctantly agrees.As their relationship grows, Song inspires Justin. For the first time in his life, he feels like he can become a better man. Then Justin’s father returns and bullies him back into the con they ran over the summer, putting his relationship with Song in jeopardy. Will Justin choose love and redemption in Port Russell or duty to his father? less

Collide. Evolve. Love. Between the daily struggles of being a single mom and running her busy coffee shop, Kelli is swamped. Too busy to date and definitely too busy for love. Plus, if she keeps moving and focuses on everyone else, she doesn’t have time to ruminate on her failed marriage, that one hot hook up, or how overwhelmed she is… right? The small town of Port Russell might not look like much, but to Tom Marjorie, a man seeking a fresh start and a sense of purpose, he sees opportunity... moreCollide. Evolve. Love. Between the daily struggles of being a single mom and running her busy coffee shop, Kelli is swamped. Too busy to date and definitely too busy for love. Plus, if she keeps moving and focuses on everyone else, she doesn’t have time to ruminate on her failed marriage, that one hot hook up, or how overwhelmed she is… right? The small town of Port Russell might not look like much, but to Tom Marjorie, a man seeking a fresh start and a sense of purpose, he sees opportunity. A chance to lick his wounds and leave behind his family and their betrayal. A chance to build something with his own two hands. To fill the void that’s been gnawing at him as long as he can remember. Kelli is horrified to discover Tom, the one man she’d let in since her divorce, is opening a business next to hers. Tom, reeling from the surprise, can’t keep his eyes off her. He still has feelings; he just doesn’t know what to do with them. There are so many reasons a relationship between them won’t work; reasons fate and a few meddling friends refuse to let get in the way. Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking forests and rugged coastline of Vancouver Island, B.C., “Revolution” is a contemporary small-town enemies-to-lovers second-chance spicy fade-to-black romance. It is book three in the Port Russell Romance series. less

Stop hiding. Start fighting. Prepare to rejoice.RCMP Officer Emmy Huong is trained to handle emergencies, but nothing prepared her for the crisis unfolding at home.When the brutal reality of divorce tears Emmy’s world apart, the genuine connection she’s finding with her new partner, Rafaela Ortega, is a light she can’t ignore... moreStop hiding. Start fighting. Prepare to rejoice.RCMP Officer Emmy Huong is trained to handle emergencies, but nothing prepared her for the crisis unfolding at home.When the brutal reality of divorce tears Emmy’s world apart, the genuine connection she’s finding with her new partner, Rafaela Ortega, is a light she can’t ignore. Just as their budding feelings deepen, Emmy’s manipulative ex-husband makes a devastating reveal her sexuality to Port Russell and use it against her to shame her into full custody of their sons.Torn between her family and her heart, Emmy faces an impossible dilemma. She can keep hiding, or she can fight for a life where she doesn’t have to choose between motherhood and authenticity.With the clock ticking over the course of the fall holiday season toward a dramatic, life-altering Christmas confrontation, Emmy and Rafi must weather the storm if they hope to find their snow-filled happily ever-after and truly rejoice in their future.Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking forests and rugged coastline of Vancouver Island, B.C., Rejoice is a contemporary, small town, multicultural, single mother heroine, partners to lovers, closed door, sapphic holiday romance. It is book four in the Port Russell Romance series. less