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Hope Falls #1-4.5
Hope Falls Series Bundle: Vol. 1, Books 1-4.5
Book #1: Sweet Reunion
Justin Barnes left Hope Falls ten years ago, in the dead of night, and didn't think he'd ever set foot there again. That was just fine with him, except for one little exception: Amanda Jacobs. He had fallen in love with her unruly blonde curls and sparkling sapphire eyes, but she had been a teenager then, - too young for him to act on his attraction. When Justin receives a phone call that his former mentor has passed away, he knows he has to return to Hope Falls. Justin just has one question - will the girl that once adored him have grown into a woman that can't stand him? Or will she still be the only thing in the world that feels like home?
Book #2: Sweet Harmonies
When Karina Black hit it big in music, she didn’t think it would mean giving up her name, her friends, her family, and the music that she loved. It was time for change and that’s just what the sexy, sassy Native American was looking for when she decided to move back home to Hope Falls. What she wasn’t looking for was love…
When Ryan Perkins moved to Hope Falls, he knew that it would mean helping his granny run her café and maybe allowing himself the time to indulge in his love for music. Beyond that, the rugged, sculpted charmer didn’t expect anything more than the simplicity that the quiet community offered. What he didn’t know was that Hope Falls offered much more than simplicity…
Will Karina really be able to give up her pop star life and fight for the music she wants while also opening her heart to the sweet melody of love? Will Ryan be able to live in Karina’s not so simple world? Or will they both stop the noise around them and make Sweet Harmonies of their own together?
Book #3: Sweet Victory
Samantha Holt has spent her entire life focused on her career as an Olympic snowboarder - to the point that she's never even had a boyfriend. Now the auburn-haired beauty has taken an early retirement to focus on her personal life, which is about to get a lot more interesting when a sexy man from her past comes to town. Can she trust him enough to be her first?
Luke Reynolds has moved back to the Sierra Nevadas to be closer to his family. A big bonus is the chance to finally be close to Samantha Holt, the girl he's been interested in for the entire ten years he's known her. Their snowboarding careers have put them in close proximity before, but Sam seems to have walls up when it comes to him. The bright blue eyes and sexy scruffiness that melt other womens' hearts seem to have no effect on her. Will Luke be able to show her that it's safe to let her guard down?
Book #4: Home Sweet Home
Lauren Harrison didn’t have time for games. Everything in its place. Everything in its order. Everything in its time. But the gorgeous, high-powered real estate agent was about to find out that when it comes to love, there were some things she couldn’t control.
Nothing in life comes easy. Ben Stevens knew this to be true from an early age. The handsome host of a successful real estate reality show knew all too well that he had what he had because he worked hard for it. His charming demeanor radiated from the screen, but behind the camera, he kept his real life out of the spotlight.
After becoming co-hosts for a new real estate reality show, Lauren and Ben will both find out that sometimes there is more to someone than meets eye. Will Lauren be able to see the side of Ben that lives behind the camera? Will Ben get to see what’s underneath Lauren’s polished shell? Only time will tell if they can both find a home of their own within each other’s hearts.
Book #4.5: One Sweet Day - Novella
The honor of your presence is requested at the wedding of Amanda Jacobs and Justin Barnes.
Justin Barnes left Hope Falls ten years ago, in the dead of night, and didn't think he'd ever set foot there again. That was just fine with him, except for one little exception: Amanda Jacobs. He had fallen in love with her unruly blonde curls and sparkling sapphire eyes, but she had been a teenager then, - too young for him to act on his attraction. When Justin receives a phone call that his former mentor has passed away, he knows he has to return to Hope Falls. Justin just has one question - will the girl that once adored him have grown into a woman that can't stand him? Or will she still be the only thing in the world that feels like home?
Book #2: Sweet Harmonies
When Karina Black hit it big in music, she didn’t think it would mean giving up her name, her friends, her family, and the music that she loved. It was time for change and that’s just what the sexy, sassy Native American was looking for when she decided to move back home to Hope Falls. What she wasn’t looking for was love…
When Ryan Perkins moved to Hope Falls, he knew that it would mean helping his granny run her café and maybe allowing himself the time to indulge in his love for music. Beyond that, the rugged, sculpted charmer didn’t expect anything more than the simplicity that the quiet community offered. What he didn’t know was that Hope Falls offered much more than simplicity…
Will Karina really be able to give up her pop star life and fight for the music she wants while also opening her heart to the sweet melody of love? Will Ryan be able to live in Karina’s not so simple world? Or will they both stop the noise around them and make Sweet Harmonies of their own together?
Book #3: Sweet Victory
Samantha Holt has spent her entire life focused on her career as an Olympic snowboarder - to the point that she's never even had a boyfriend. Now the auburn-haired beauty has taken an early retirement to focus on her personal life, which is about to get a lot more interesting when a sexy man from her past comes to town. Can she trust him enough to be her first?
Luke Reynolds has moved back to the Sierra Nevadas to be closer to his family. A big bonus is the chance to finally be close to Samantha Holt, the girl he's been interested in for the entire ten years he's known her. Their snowboarding careers have put them in close proximity before, but Sam seems to have walls up when it comes to him. The bright blue eyes and sexy scruffiness that melt other womens' hearts seem to have no effect on her. Will Luke be able to show her that it's safe to let her guard down?
Book #4: Home Sweet Home
Lauren Harrison didn’t have time for games. Everything in its place. Everything in its order. Everything in its time. But the gorgeous, high-powered real estate agent was about to find out that when it comes to love, there were some things she couldn’t control.
Nothing in life comes easy. Ben Stevens knew this to be true from an early age. The handsome host of a successful real estate reality show knew all too well that he had what he had because he worked hard for it. His charming demeanor radiated from the screen, but behind the camera, he kept his real life out of the spotlight.
After becoming co-hosts for a new real estate reality show, Lauren and Ben will both find out that sometimes there is more to someone than meets eye. Will Lauren be able to see the side of Ben that lives behind the camera? Will Ben get to see what’s underneath Lauren’s polished shell? Only time will tell if they can both find a home of their own within each other’s hearts.
Book #4.5: One Sweet Day - Novella
The honor of your presence is requested at the wedding of Amanda Jacobs and Justin Barnes.
1049 pages, ebook
First published May 3, 2015
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About the author
Melanie Shawn
134 books1,849 followersNEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY bestselling author Melanie Shawn writes HEAs filled with sweet and sassy heroines, heroes who are cinnamon rolls in the streets alpho-holes in the sheets, casts of supportive *cough: meddling* friends and family who put the fun in funny, toe-curling combustible heat, and sugary sweet “aww” moments that will have your hearts and e-readers melting.
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February 7, 2019
A good fun series
The four girls now women call themselves the Fantastic Four are the base of this series. Likeable fun personalities finding the love of their lives. The storyline of Lauren not communicating to the man she was involved with and falling in love with was a stretch. Her failure to talk and tell him anything about her feelings was overdone and her hot and cold behavior made it hard to believe he would still want to be involved. The rest of that book and the journey of the women finding love was great. I really enjoy the two authors writing and imagination and will continue to buy their books.
The four girls now women call themselves the Fantastic Four are the base of this series. Likeable fun personalities finding the love of their lives. The storyline of Lauren not communicating to the man she was involved with and falling in love with was a stretch. Her failure to talk and tell him anything about her feelings was overdone and her hot and cold behavior made it hard to believe he would still want to be involved. The rest of that book and the journey of the women finding love was great. I really enjoy the two authors writing and imagination and will continue to buy their books.
January 2, 2018
Fell in love with Hope Falls.
Great introduction to the Fantastic Four and Hope Falls community! Loved the bundle so I immediately had the next book in the series. Each book was a unique happily ever after with great passion in the mix. Looking forward to the next 4 books in the series.
Great introduction to the Fantastic Four and Hope Falls community! Loved the bundle so I immediately had the next book in the series. Each book was a unique happily ever after with great passion in the mix. Looking forward to the next 4 books in the series.
August 15, 2019
Hope Falls First Bundle of HEAs!
Four feel good sweet love stories in a small town I wish were real! Love the Fabulous Four best friends and their stories of returning to Hope Falls and each finding love.
Four feel good sweet love stories in a small town I wish were real! Love the Fabulous Four best friends and their stories of returning to Hope Falls and each finding love.
October 4, 2017
I’m so in love with this series!!!!
It’s so great to see the friendships grow and stay strong even as adults. I truly loved reading this series and look forward to reading more!!!
It’s so great to see the friendships grow and stay strong even as adults. I truly loved reading this series and look forward to reading more!!!
July 5, 2019
Phenomenal books!!!
I love, love this series.
I loved these books from start to finish.
I love the characters and the stories.
I love, love this series.
I loved these books from start to finish.
I love the characters and the stories.
June 30, 2016
Book #1: Sweet Reunion 5*
For Amanda Jacobs, dealing with the pain of losing her beloved Dad is the toughest thing she's ever gone through,. It makes her miss the simplicity of being a teenager, when she was surrounded by her amazing friends, The Fabulous Four, and she was madly in love with her Dad's right hand man, Justin Barnes. When the Fabulous Four unexpectedly show up on her doorstep to support her through this complicated time, things seem to be looking up for Amanda. But that's not the only surprise visit in store for her. Justin Barnes left Hope Falls ten years ago, in the dead of night, and didn't think he'd ever set foot there again. That was just fine with him, except for one little complication: Amanda Jacobs. He had fallen in love with her unruly blonde curls and sparkling sapphire eyes, but she had been a teenager then, five years younger than he - too young for him to act on his attraction. Still, he'd missed her every single day of those ten years. When Justin receives
Amanda loved Justin, with all her heart. His sudden disappearance nearly crushed her. She admitted what she did to her dad the next morning, but the damage was done. Justin was gone. Ten years later, her father's passing has him returning to town with more twists in store for her and for him.
Book #2: Sweet Harmonies 4*
When Karina Black hit it big in music, she didn’t think it would mean giving up her name, her friends, her family, and the music that she loved. It was time for change and that’s just what the sexy, sassy Native American was looking for when she decided to move back home to Hope Falls. What she wasn’t looking for was love. When Ryan Perkins moved to Hope Falls, he knew that it would mean helping his granny run her café and maybe allowing himself the time to indulge in his love for music. Beyond that, the rugged, sculpted charmer didn’t expect anything more than the simplicity that the quiet community offered. What he didn’t know was that Hope Falls offered much more than simplicity.
Karina wants to be herself, not the watered version her celebrity status has made her out to be. She also wants to sing her music, not the trendy pop she has been pumping out. Both are struck by each other at their first meeting. But, Karina does not have relationships, especially when they interfere with her music. Ryan only has relationships and is not entertaining a fling. They seem to be at such odds in everything except their attraction and love of music.
Book #3: Sweet Victory 5*
Samantha Holt spent her entire life focused on her career as an Olympic snowboarder - to the point that she's never even had a boyfriend. Now the auburn-haired beauty has taken an early retirement to focus on her personal life, which is about to get a lot more interesting when a sexy man from her past comes to town. Luke Reynolds has moved back to the Sierra Nevadas to be closer to his family. A big bonus is the chance to finally be close to Samantha, the girl he's been interested in for the entire ten years he's known her. Their snowboarding careers have put them in close proximity before, but Sam seems to have walls up when it comes to him.
Sam has only crushed in Luke for years, without his knowledge. Luke thinks he did something wrong and Sam hates him. He is ready to settle down and stop being self centered. If only he can convince Sam how beautiful and strong she is and how much he loves her. I adore Sam. The ending was perfect.
Book #4: Home Sweet Home 4*
Lauren Harrison didn’t have time for games. But the gorgeous, high-powered real estate agent was about to find out that when it comes to love, there were some things she couldn’t control. Nothing in life comes easy. Ben Stevens knew this to be true from an early age. The handsome host of a successful real estate reality show knew all too well that he had what he had because he worked hard for it. His charming demeanor radiated from the screen, but behind the camera, he kept his real life out of the spotlight. After becoming co-hosts for a new real estate reality show, Lauren and Ben will both find out that sometimes there is more to someone than meets eye.
Lauren keeps everything in her control- her business, her appearance, and her emotions. She never experienced or expected the visceral reactions she had toward Ben. He was good-looking and knew it. A spoiled celebrity. Ben wanted and had relationships with no work and no substance. His total focus was on his family and being in character for his fans. Meeting Lauren has changed all of that and he is fighting how to handle himself around her. Ben and Lauren have a problem many people do, they are not good at communicating what they are thinking or feeling to the other person.
Book #4.5: One Sweet Day - Novella 5*
The honor of your presence is requested at the wedding of Amanda Jacobs and Justin Barnes.
A long time in the making and nothing goes to plan.
For Amanda Jacobs, dealing with the pain of losing her beloved Dad is the toughest thing she's ever gone through,. It makes her miss the simplicity of being a teenager, when she was surrounded by her amazing friends, The Fabulous Four, and she was madly in love with her Dad's right hand man, Justin Barnes. When the Fabulous Four unexpectedly show up on her doorstep to support her through this complicated time, things seem to be looking up for Amanda. But that's not the only surprise visit in store for her. Justin Barnes left Hope Falls ten years ago, in the dead of night, and didn't think he'd ever set foot there again. That was just fine with him, except for one little complication: Amanda Jacobs. He had fallen in love with her unruly blonde curls and sparkling sapphire eyes, but she had been a teenager then, five years younger than he - too young for him to act on his attraction. Still, he'd missed her every single day of those ten years. When Justin receives
Amanda loved Justin, with all her heart. His sudden disappearance nearly crushed her. She admitted what she did to her dad the next morning, but the damage was done. Justin was gone. Ten years later, her father's passing has him returning to town with more twists in store for her and for him.
Book #2: Sweet Harmonies 4*
When Karina Black hit it big in music, she didn’t think it would mean giving up her name, her friends, her family, and the music that she loved. It was time for change and that’s just what the sexy, sassy Native American was looking for when she decided to move back home to Hope Falls. What she wasn’t looking for was love. When Ryan Perkins moved to Hope Falls, he knew that it would mean helping his granny run her café and maybe allowing himself the time to indulge in his love for music. Beyond that, the rugged, sculpted charmer didn’t expect anything more than the simplicity that the quiet community offered. What he didn’t know was that Hope Falls offered much more than simplicity.
Karina wants to be herself, not the watered version her celebrity status has made her out to be. She also wants to sing her music, not the trendy pop she has been pumping out. Both are struck by each other at their first meeting. But, Karina does not have relationships, especially when they interfere with her music. Ryan only has relationships and is not entertaining a fling. They seem to be at such odds in everything except their attraction and love of music.
Book #3: Sweet Victory 5*
Samantha Holt spent her entire life focused on her career as an Olympic snowboarder - to the point that she's never even had a boyfriend. Now the auburn-haired beauty has taken an early retirement to focus on her personal life, which is about to get a lot more interesting when a sexy man from her past comes to town. Luke Reynolds has moved back to the Sierra Nevadas to be closer to his family. A big bonus is the chance to finally be close to Samantha, the girl he's been interested in for the entire ten years he's known her. Their snowboarding careers have put them in close proximity before, but Sam seems to have walls up when it comes to him.
Sam has only crushed in Luke for years, without his knowledge. Luke thinks he did something wrong and Sam hates him. He is ready to settle down and stop being self centered. If only he can convince Sam how beautiful and strong she is and how much he loves her. I adore Sam. The ending was perfect.
Book #4: Home Sweet Home 4*
Lauren Harrison didn’t have time for games. But the gorgeous, high-powered real estate agent was about to find out that when it comes to love, there were some things she couldn’t control. Nothing in life comes easy. Ben Stevens knew this to be true from an early age. The handsome host of a successful real estate reality show knew all too well that he had what he had because he worked hard for it. His charming demeanor radiated from the screen, but behind the camera, he kept his real life out of the spotlight. After becoming co-hosts for a new real estate reality show, Lauren and Ben will both find out that sometimes there is more to someone than meets eye.
Lauren keeps everything in her control- her business, her appearance, and her emotions. She never experienced or expected the visceral reactions she had toward Ben. He was good-looking and knew it. A spoiled celebrity. Ben wanted and had relationships with no work and no substance. His total focus was on his family and being in character for his fans. Meeting Lauren has changed all of that and he is fighting how to handle himself around her. Ben and Lauren have a problem many people do, they are not good at communicating what they are thinking or feeling to the other person.
Book #4.5: One Sweet Day - Novella 5*
The honor of your presence is requested at the wedding of Amanda Jacobs and Justin Barnes.
A long time in the making and nothing goes to plan.
July 5, 2019
Phenomenal books!!!
I love, love this series.
I loved these books from start to finish.
I love the characters and the stories.
I love, love this series.
I loved these books from start to finish.
I love the characters and the stories.
June 4, 2015
Loved it...
I loved the Fabulous Four.. This is a sweet series. Amanda, karina, Samantha, and Lauren are awesome. Each book is about 1 of these wonderful women. Then 4.5 is the wedding also awesome. Amanda and Justin show how misunderstanding can lead to wrong conclusions. Karina and Ryan so how 2 people from entirely different backgrounds can like each other. Sam and Luke are cute. She is younger and has crushed on him since she was a teen. He crushed on her but throught he was to old for her so he kept tabs on her until they meet up at Amanda and Justin's and each gets to see if their attraction for the other is worth pursuing. Lauren is hard nosed and completely always in control until she meets Ben. These two prove first impressions aren't always actually how that person is. Love this series. I am going to start the next set next. I can't wait.
I loved the Fabulous Four.. This is a sweet series. Amanda, karina, Samantha, and Lauren are awesome. Each book is about 1 of these wonderful women. Then 4.5 is the wedding also awesome. Amanda and Justin show how misunderstanding can lead to wrong conclusions. Karina and Ryan so how 2 people from entirely different backgrounds can like each other. Sam and Luke are cute. She is younger and has crushed on him since she was a teen. He crushed on her but throught he was to old for her so he kept tabs on her until they meet up at Amanda and Justin's and each gets to see if their attraction for the other is worth pursuing. Lauren is hard nosed and completely always in control until she meets Ben. These two prove first impressions aren't always actually how that person is. Love this series. I am going to start the next set next. I can't wait.
June 11, 2015
Relax read
Was a nice story of friends in a small town. Lost love is a nice reward . When friends are needed they are there
Was a nice story of friends in a small town. Lost love is a nice reward . When friends are needed they are there
January 23, 2016
Love these books!!
I always enjoy Melanie Shawns books... she is one of a very few authors that I would buy the books without even knowing what there about... there that good...
I always enjoy Melanie Shawns books... she is one of a very few authors that I would buy the books without even knowing what there about... there that good...
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