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From the desk of Laura Drake
Dear Readers,
Who can resist a cowboy? Not me. Especially a bull rider, who has the courage to get on two thousand pounds of attitude that wants to throw him in the dirt and dance on his dangling parts. But you don’t need to be familiar with rodeo to enjoy THE SWEET SPOT. It’s an emotional story first, about two people dealing with real-life problems, and rediscovering love at the end of a long dirt road.
To introduce you to Charla Rae Denny, the heroine of THE SWEET SPOT, I thought I’d share with you her list of life lessons:
Before you throw your ex off your ranch, be sure you know how to run it.
A Goth-Dolly Parton lookalike can make a great friend. And Dumpster monkeys are helpful, too.
Next time, start a hardware store instead of a bucking bull business—the stock doesn’t try to commit suicide every few minutes.
“Never trust a husband too far, nor a bachelor too near.” —Helen Rowland
If you’re the subject of the latest gossip-fest, stay away from the Clip-n-Curl.
Life is full of second chances, if you can get over yourself enough to grab them.
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free, and discover that the prisoner is you.” —Louis B. Smede
I hope you’ll enjoy THE SWEET SPOT, and look for JB and Charla in the next two books in the series!
Also by Rochelle Alers
Sanctuary Cove
Angels Landing
ACCLAIM FOR THE CAVANAUGH ISLAND NOVELS
Angels Landing
“4½ stars! It’s always a pleasure to discover little-known facts about racial history in America. Even better, the slow build to the love affair between the leads is believable and satisfying, on all levels. Sit back and enjoy!”
—RT Book Reviews
“Appealing, mature protagonists, a colorful cast of islanders, and a rewarding romance that realistically unfolds add to this fascinating, gently paced story that gradually reveals its secrets as it draws readers back to idyllic Cavanaugh Island.”
—Library Journal
“An excellent love story…Huge messages throughout this book made for a very loving and interesting summer read.”
—Blogs.PublishersWeekly.com
“These are strong character-driven books that always contain interesting twists, and a strong sense of place.”
—RomRevToday.com
“I was completely blown away by the time I finished reading this book…I could not stop reading…You will not be disappointed.”
—NightOwlReviews.com
“Heartwarming…I thoroughly enjoyed [it] and recommend it to all romantics.”
—FreshFiction.com
Sanctuary Cove
“4½ stars! With this introduction to the Cavanaugh Island series, Alers returns to the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Readers will enjoy the ambiance, the delicious-sounding food, and the richly described characters falling in love after tragedy. This is an excellent series starter.”
—RT Book Reviews
“Soaked in an old-fashioned feel, Alers’s hyperrealistic style…will appeal to readers looking for gentle, inexplicit romance.”
—Publishers Weekly
“I truly and thoroughly enjoyed the book. I found it a wonderful, warm, intriguing romance and was happy to find a new author to read.”
—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling
author of Simply Irresistible
“Carolina Lowcountry comfort food, a community of people who care, and a wonderfully emotional love story. Who could ask for more? Sanctuary Cove is the kind of place you visit and never want to leave.”
—Hope Ramsay, bestselling author of
Welcome to Last Chance
“The author writes in such a fluid way that it captures the reader’s attention from the word go. The ending is surprising and satisfying…A sweet, charming romance, Sanctuary Cove is a quick read you will remember.”
—FreshFiction.com
“Sanctuary Cove is a gripping, second-chance-at-love romance…real and truly inspiring…I highly recommend it!”
—NightOwlReviews.com
“The first Cavanaugh Island romance is a wonderful barrier island second chance at love. The support cast is superb, especially the teens and islanders…[Readers] will enjoy visiting the Lowcountry with Rochelle Alers as their guide.”
—GenreGoRoundReviews.blogspot.com
“Reading about two tattered souls finding each other and moving on with their lives is romance at its finest.”
—TheReadingReviewer.com
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Contents
Welcome
Epigraph
Map
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Epilogue
A Preview of Sanctuary Cove
A Preview of Angels Landing
The Dish
Also by Rochelle Alers
Acclaim for the Cavanaugh Island novels
Newsletters
Copyright
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Copyright © 2013 by Rochelle Alers
Excerpt from Sanctuary Cove Copyright © 2012 by Rochelle Alers
Excerpt from Angels Landing Copyright © 2012 by Rochelle Alers
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