Stranded in Oasis

Oasis #1

by Verna Clay

Question: What happens when a New York corporate hotshot gets stranded in Oasis, Arizona, with orders from "Gramps" to manage a trailer and RV park for six months or lose his inheritance? And what happens when said hotshot meets a fiery woman who loves her community and doesn't agree with his management technique, much less his belief of what makes for success?

Answer: Lots of laughter for the reader, romance for the leading characters, and introductions to quirky characters living in Oasis, Arizona.

This is the first book in the Oasis Series. It can be read as a standalone. Order of books: Stranded in Oasis; Branded in Oasis; Crashed in Oasis.

Some profanity
Sweet/Sensual love scenes

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Romance

169 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 17, 2014

About the author

I love a book that makes me forget everything except what I'm reading. As a preteen, I devoured Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys' Mysteries. When I reached my teens, romance novels became my favorite genre. Many years later, I decided to try my hand at writing and I've been doing so with a passion ever since. I have released over twenty-five romance novels, including a contemporary western series titled "Romance on the Ranch." The initial story, "Dream Kisses," started out as a single novella, but turned into an ongoing saga when secondary characters cried out for their own stories. The series was completed with book 10 and its one of my proudest accomplishments. As for historical romance, I ventured into that genre with a four book series titled "Unconventional," and enjoyed it so much that I wrote another collection titled "Finding Home." After that I returned to contemporary romance with the unlikely setting of a trailer park in the Arizona Desert, and, believe it or not, romance abounds at Desert Princess Trailer and RV Park in the middle of nowhere. There are three books in the "Oasis" series. Of course, I couldn't overlook writing in the paranormal/fantasy genre and released "The Shapeling Trilogy" about shapeshifters. In that series, my shifters travel the world, solve mysteries, and fall in love.

Using the pen name of Colleen Clay, I published a YA novel titled, "Fragile Hearts."

Now that I've been writing for so many years, I can't imagine doing anything else.

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Verna Clay is one of my favorite quick read historical writers (Most of her books are around 200 pages). But she does a good job with her contemporaries. This is book one of a series, carries an overall message. Being rich does not necessarily bring you happiness, message is the simple life can often have more meaning.

At first, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. I sympathized with the main character thinking his Grandfather was jerking him around, then you find he had a purpose in doing what he did. Nice cast of characters.

Light, easy read.

[Shannon Godwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it!! well written what felt like a real story. it does not have a lot of sex in it, and when there is sex it is actually worked up to. the characters don't just jump in bed like most books. I am so looking forward to the next book. I thought of it as a light good read

[Mercedes Herman · Rating 4 out of 5]

something missing.

I found the book good and I love Max..yet there was something missing in the book..spark ? Energy?It was good read I would recommend the book..now I’m off the next book

[Mary Elizabeth Szigeti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keep a tissue for the ending

Keep a tissue for the ending

I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book. However, like the magic of the Oasis, I fell in love with the characters. I am going to get the next book right after this.

[Natalija · Rating 4 out of 5]

A perfect read for a Sunday afternoon. It's definitely worth picking up if you are looking for a sweet romance between two genuinely good people that are surrounded by a cast of vibrant and eccentric supporting characters. Check this one out! I think you won't regret it.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Free ebk. Amusing @ 7%. 57% enjoying this 1.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Yeah! I have found a new author to read !! :)

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok. Predictable. The characters were likable but the romance was a little week.