Bücher von Ellyn Oaksmith

Two old rivals. One dream job. And a summer they'll never forget.Freya Johanssen needs a fresh start. A recently heartbroken and newly-qualified veterinarian, she will take any job that gets her away from Seattle-for now. Her plan is to spend two years in the small town of Whisper Falls, and then head back to the city and civilisation.And then Trent Crossley shows up, and her carefully laid plans are blown to pieces. He's the last person she expected-or wanted-ever to see again. This is the guy who thinks he's God's gift to women; who breezed through vet school without studying and who betrayed her in a way she'll never forgive. She thinks he's an arrogant party boy; he thinks she's an uptight perfectionist. Now he's in her clinic, and the fluttering in her stomach must mean she's still mad at him.It seems they have both been hired for the same job-and now neither is backing down. But as Freya works to outdo Trent at every turn, she starts to see a different side to the man she thought she knew. Falling in love was never part of her plan. And if she wants the new beginning she's worked so hard for, can she afford to give away her heart?A totally unputdownable feel-good read about finding yourself, and love, in the most unexpected places. Fans of Virgin River, Debbie Macomber, Jill Shalvis and Carolyn Brown will love Find Me at Whisper Falls.Readers can't get enough of Ellyn Oaksmith"Kept me hooked from start to end, I read it in one sitting... heart-warming." Bookworm 86, 5 stars"A delightful story... warmed my heart and made the book impossible to put down... the perfect read." Tessa Talks Books"A perfect summer vacation must-read... A well-deserved five stars." Fiction Flock, 5 stars

Lola recognized him straight away. After ten long years of telling herself that maybe she hadn't really loved him-there he was. And straight away she knew she wanted him still.Lola Alvarez loves working in the restaurant of Blue Hills, her family's winery, looking out over vine-covered slopes down to the crystal-blue waters of the lake. But she is also determined to make her own mark on the business-to show her older sister Carmen that she's not the same flighty teen she used to be.Her plan to build gorgeous vacation cabins in the mountain meadow above the winery will be the perfect addition to Blue Hills, even if she has to go behind Carmen's back to make her dream a reality. When Carmen sees how popular they are she'll have to come round-right?But then Gus Weaver comes back to town. Gus was her first love, the bad boy she used to climb out of windows to see. But he'd broken her heart when he left town suddenly, without so much as a goodbye. After that, she'd never seen him again.Until now. As fate intervenes and they're forced to work together on Lola's project, sparks start to fly between them once again. But he's led her astray before. Can Lola keep her mind on what she truly wants, when her heart-and the way it beats faster every time she looks into Gus's blue eyes-is telling her something very different?An utterly romantic feel-good read about being true to yourself and becoming the person you were always meant to be, Long Walk Home will make you laugh, make you cry and show you that true love always finds a way. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Mary Ellen Taylor.Readers love Ellyn Oaksmith:"I just couldn't resist... A beautiful summer romance read which I have absolutely adored... Filled with moments to make you laugh out loud... a perfect, light and easy read to devour whilst sat in the sun... I absolutely recommend this book. It is so highly deserving of five stars." Little Miss BookLover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿

';I just couldn't resist how beautiful it is a beautiful summer romance read which I have absolutely adored filled with moments to make you laugh out loud a perfect, light and easy read to devour whilst sat in the sun so highly deserving of five stars.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 A heart-warming romance about embracing the unexpected, Summer at Orchard House will make you laugh, make you cry, and remind you that it's never too late to start again. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Debbie Macomber. Carmen Alvarez is the reliable one. When her vulnerable father's livelihood is threatened, she's the person her sisters call. Abandoning her job in Seattle, Carmen races home to the family vineyard her dad built up from nothing to set things straight. But soon she's fallen back in love with the dusty sage hills, the turquoise blue lake, the fragrant June orchards Maybe she's not just home for the summer? Standing in the way of Carmen's happiness is one very attractive obstacle: new neighbor Evan Hollister, who's after her dad's land. He's arrogant, entitled and spoiledeverything Carmen hatesand she is all set to have a bit of fun driving him out of town so things can get back to normal. She isn't ready for their relationship to get complicated But Evan is the least of Carmen's worries. The business is falling apart and it starts to look like Carmen might lose much more than just her pride: employees have quit, the bank keeps calling and everything her father worked so hard for is slipping away. As she is pushed to breaking point, Carmen will learn that her true family are the people who will see her through the worst of times, and that love can be found in the most unlikely of places. Readers are falling in love with Summer at Orchard House ';Wine? Romance? Beautifully written romantic tension, high personal stakes, and charming characters on every page? SIGN. ME. UP. This was my first read from Ellyn Oaksmith and I adored every word. I am already dreaming about the sequel. 5 Stars! Highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer ';Woohoo loved this book! I've found a new author to love. Her writing was so full of life, so descriptive so many laugh out loud moments I can't wait for Ellyn Oaksmith's next book!' Goodreads Reviewer ';What a great start to a new series I could feel the warmth on my skin, smell the dusty earth and the sun kissed grapes and wished I had a clear blue lake to dive into too. A lovely heart-warming summer story I am very curious to find out what will happen next