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If you loved La La Land, try the Love, California series, now on sale. For the first time ever in a 3-book set, the stylish series that readers call “an addictive thrill.” More than 1000 pages of suspense, style, travel, and romance. Jet from Beverly Hills to Paris, London, Hawaii, and Spain with four smart-and-savvy BFFs. Readers have downloaded more than 150,000 copies.

MEET 4 BEST FRIENDS.

Verena, Scarlett, Fianna, and Dahlia are as close as sisters, and when times get tough, they have others’ back. Gutsy. Determined. Smart.

Their lives, their loves, their families—these four women share the best life has to offer—and survive the worst life can throw at them.

Stylish suspense. Love and laughter. The Love, California series will keep you turning pages all night long.

FLAWLESS

Verena Valent is at the helm of her family’s legendary Swiss skincare company in Beverly Hills. After her parents’ deaths, she becomes the sole provider for her younger twin sisters and her grandmother. She is in the midst of a critical international expansion into Asia when her carefully organized life begins to unravel.

While she struggles to save the business that means everything to her, she meets Lance, an executive chef at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She encounters this intriguing man again on a business trip to Paris and soon gains a new perspective on life.

When the unthinkable occurs and Verena’s world collapses, her friends rally around her. Ultimately, Verena learns that truth, family, friendship, and love are the unshakable pillars of life. But will she get a second chance in business, or in love?

BEAUTY MARK

In the glamorous world of high stakes beauty and fashion, Scarlett Sandoval is a top intellectual property attorney in such demand that her firm sends private jets to shuttle her between Los Angeles, New York, London, and Madrid. During a critical trademark deal between a top fashion designer and an international cosmetic company, Scarlett is shocked to learn that in order to achieve her coveted partnership, one devious partner expects more than she is willing to surrender. Soon, Scarlett is marked for murder.

Her denial not only threatens to derail her hard-won career, but it also endangers her life and the lives of those close to her. Johnny, a handsome Beverly Hills restaurant owner she’s known all her life, offers his protection, but one fateful evening, their platonic friendship ignites.

When Scarlett’s world erupts, her friends help her through the turmoil. Can Scarlett mend her life, or has she made an irrevocable mistake in business, and in love?

RUNWAY

After Fianna Fitzgerald’s debut runway show, a walk on the Malibu beach with reclusive rock star Niall Finley nearly claims their lives when they get caught in high tides.

When Fianna left Ireland for America to follow her dream of becoming a fashion designer, she never imagined her goal would place her, and those who work for her, in jeopardy. From the fashion runways of Los Angeles to London, someone is trying to sabotage her debut season.

Is the terror linked to her family’s ancient feudal past, or something else? Furthermore, can she leave Ireland with her heart intact, or will she lose it to the only man she’s ever loved?

593 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 6, 2016

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Jan Moran

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Hi there, and welcome! If you like fun beach reads or romantic sagas that whisk you off to places like sunny beaches or Italy, Paris, and Napa Valley, then come on in. I write clean and wholesome feel-good novels.

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So what's new? Look for the new SEABREEZE GALA, which earned a spot (thanks to readers!) on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists, so we've been celebrating. Besides my women's fiction beach series (Summer Beach, Coral Cottage, and Crown Island series), I also write 20th-century historical sagas with a touch of romance. THE WINEMAKERS is my latest re-launch, and HEPBURN'S NECKLACE, set against the Audrey Hepburn film, ROMAN HOLIDAY, is my latest dual timeline historical.

If you enjoy Mary Kay Andrews, Elin Hilderbrand, Brenda Novak, and Mary Alice Monroe's beach reads, then you'll want to start with SEABREEZE INN. If you like to escape to another time with Danielle Steel, Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, or Fiona Davis, then check out THE CHOCOLATIER, a sweet read set on the shores of Amalfi, Italy, HEPBURN'S NECKLACE iN Lake Como, Italy, or THE WINEMAKERS, which will whisk you to 1950s Napa Valley and Tuscany.

If you're an audiobook aficionado, you're in luck! Most of my books are available in audio on my store: https://store.janmoran.com/collection..., and on Audible, Apple, and Amazon, read by the super-talented Erin Bennett (Elin Hilderbrand, Debbie Macomber, etc), an award-winning narrator.

My SUNSHINE & SECOND CHANCES series (aka LOVE CALIFORNIA) is also a lot of fun. It's a linked series of six best friends that I based on some of my favorite travel destinations. Each book is a mini-vacay, starting with Paris in FLAWLESS, Spain in BEAUTY MARK, Malibu and Ireland in RUNWAY, and three more fun locales. These are also widely available on audio Audible, Apple, and Amazon, as well as Kobo, and Barnes & Noble.

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My books have also been translated into German, Polish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Russian, Lithuanian, and other languages. Most titles are also available in audiobook and large print formats.

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Profile Image for Margaret Watkins.
3,547 reviews88 followers
December 19, 2017
Flawless: On the most auspicious night of her life, Verena receives bad news that results in the downward spiral of her family's beauty business and her relationship with her fiancé. Trusting Derrick, she listens to his advice, not realising that he is playing a separate game that serves his own ends. Trying to make sense of it all, Verena takes a breather and meets Lance, who immediately takes her under his protective wing and meets her most pressing needs. As Verena desperately seeks solutions to the ever increasing problems instigated by Derrick, she keeps bumping into Lance with his cheerful grin, ready wit and scrumptious meals. However, facing betrayal at every turn, she questions whether she can trust him when the one person who should have had her back has obliterated her trust. The romance between Verena and Lance is sweet, however most of the story revolved around the financial matters of the business and I personally found it fairly long winded, although it was the basis of the story.
Beauty Mark: A legal suspenseful romance, Scarlett discovers that sexism is alive and well in the corporate world. When she forcibly declines her boss' advances, it opens a Pandora ’s Box and ultimately a mystery to be solved. Fortunately, childhood friend Johnny joins her on a trip to Spain and comes to her rescue when an attempt is made on her life. I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptions of Scarlett and Johnny's trip through Spain and it took me back to my own travels in the region. So many good memories were stirred. However, the idyll comes to an end and Scarlett has to face the music and the fallout from the events set in motion by her boss. Fortunately Scarlett has a keen lawyer’s mind and when she starts to link events together, they make for a disturbing picture. Beauty Mark is well written and while there is passion there are no long drawn out bedroom scenes, but instead the book focuses on the romance that ignites between childhood friends Scarlett and Johnny.
Runway: Against her mother’s wishes, Fianna leaves Ireland to launch a career as a fashion designer in the USA. Encouraged by her best friends she holds her debut runway show with resounding success. There she meets Niall and not knowing anything about him, she takes a stroll on the beach with him. They get caught in a tidal wave that almost takes their lives and the connection between them is made, although it appears to fizzle out before the relationship can go anywhere. With her sister getting married in Ireland, Fianna returns home to face an onslaught of family and peer pressure to marry a local man, and she has her work cut out for her resisting their bombardment of pressure. Added to that, when her fashion show in Ireland is sabotaged, resulting in injury to the models, Fianna has to rethink her future and overcome the Fitzgerald Flop as the press has labelled her. However, Fianna is no shrinking violet and neither is she a quitter. With the help of Niall and her friends she has a breakthrough and the story comes to a happy conclusion at the Bow-Tie Restaurant that has featured so prominently in this series. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
37 reviews2 followers
July 22, 2019
Each story in this well-written, compelling series follows one of four strong, intelligent, likeable friends, each of whom heads her own business. Each protagonist faces betrayal and adversity, but can rely on her own intelligence, her training, her friends and her network of contacts, as she resolves the challenges to find success and also finds a new romance. Each story offers an interesting glimpse into the industry or profession in which the protagonist works.
I enjoyed all three stories, and am likely to re read all of them, but especially FLAWLESS. I'd like a story about the 4th friend.
I received an ARC through Booksprout, but had already purchased FLAWLESS. I am voluntarily leaving this review
Profile Image for Teri.
3,918 reviews37 followers
December 13, 2016
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Flawless: This book was exciting and fun and funny. I won this book a while back and have just now had the pleasure of reading it. I am so glad I did. It was a blast. I love the characters and the way they were able to turn lemons into lemonade. Karma is something and boy did it raise it's head in an ugly and quick way! Grab it read it and by all means enjoy it like i did! Good Job Ms Moran.

I don't have the rest of them completed yet but I know they will be amazing when I finish them!!
1 review
July 14, 2019
I'm a huge fan of Jan Moran, her books are always a pleasure to read. This set is no different. Even though most of us arent lawyers or we don't own our own cosmetics company etc, somehow the characters in these books are relatable. You find yourself routing for them and feeling as though you're part of their group of friends. A nice way to escape for a few hours (per book, this set kept me busy a few days).

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3,352 reviews18 followers
July 12, 2019
You get adventure, romance, drama and comedy all rolled in to one. The perfect ingredients for great stories along with friends who are strong and independent and have overcome obstacles to find happiness and success.. A fun and enjoyable read for sure.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Profile Image for Kathy.
1,436 reviews34 followers
July 13, 2019
Friends tie this series together and keep everyone sane. Each story features a different woman but they all fit nicely together. Very different romances but all very good stories. Will definitely be checking out more of this authors work.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Heather W.
4,065 reviews35 followers
July 14, 2019
I loved this box set of charming stories that make you feel good. The collection is comprised of Flawless, Beauty Mark, and Runway, all of which have mystery, comedy, and drama combined with romance. This set is fantastic for a weekend relaxing at the beach.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Miss E R Duncan.
180 reviews
July 14, 2019
This is a lovely series about three best friends who travel the world and their path to a happy ending. This is definitely the perfect holiday beach read as it is just such a feel good read

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Tracy Fritts.
1,474 reviews36 followers
July 14, 2019
This collection of books will crap you from the start. I enjoyed all three books. The stories were fun, intriguing, romatic, and sexy. They were well written and good storylines.

I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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March 24, 2020
Lovely, warm and wonderful characters with the interwoven stories but very similar challenges. The reader feels as if she is a friend of the characters so well-written. A great many adjectives though - sometimes it's too descriptive, however with this pandemic it is fun to just immerse yourself in well-cared for and developed storylines AND I was a bit elated to see that there is another set of Love CA books with some of the other "star" friends!!! Enjoyed!
2 reviews
April 7, 2020
Enjoy these Books!!

I couldn’t wait till the next book. Like books on strong women!
Going to start the next books 4-6.
Love!
3 reviews
July 4, 2021
Wonderful read!

Great stories and wonderful characters! I loved each book about these strong women. You will not be disappointed. Much more than a beach read.
267 reviews5 followers
December 19, 2021
Lovely stories!

Three fantastic books! Out of the ordinary romance, wonderful female friendships, dysfunctional families, but above all LOVE!
I look forward to the next three!
Profile Image for Anne.
675 reviews1 follower
January 4, 2022
Book 1 blah
Book 2 Really good
Book 3 Just ok
26 reviews
February 3, 2023
another great series by. Jan Moran!

Love the characters in the Love California Box Set. Can’t wait to read continuation of this series, books 4-6 Yay!
85 reviews1 follower
May 6, 2022
Love California - Books 1-3

Three great stories of friendships, business relationships and growing loving relationships . Jan Moran knows how to build characters and stories. Great reads! Starting on the next 3 in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Eliza - The Librocubicularist.
67 reviews
April 16, 2020
Wow, this is a really great box set by Jan.

This box set is about three best friends and what they have to do to overcome so many obstacles to get a happy ending.

They are strong, resilient and independent so the task is a lot harder. There is strong connection and chemistry along with drama, betrayal and romance.

This is the first time that I have read anything by this author but definitely not the last as they are so well written. I definitely recommend you read this box set as it is definitely worth reading.Can't wait to read the following box set in line (Books 4-6).

Adventure, comedy, drama, romance all rolled into one. Strong independent women who overcome odds and discover happiness and success. Very classy and fun to read.

The only negatives I can find are a few spelling and grammar mistakes along the way, but it still doesn't detract from the great storylines and characters and it definitely did not stop me from wanting to find out what was going to happen next.

Definitely worth reading!!
Profile Image for Joyce Black.
1,053 reviews7 followers
October 1, 2019
Strong Familial Ties. Extreme Loyalty Between Family Members.

Overview: Very insightful and provocative reading.

1. Flawless
Corporate sabotage, deceptive and manipulative behaviour. The romance between the main male character and the main female character seemed very laid back. The main female character seemed to make almost silly decisions regarding her love life; in sharp contrast to how she was as a business woman, friend or family issue. Good story that was easy to believe ad felt very real. Strong familial ties and extremely loyalty between family members. Lovely to read about a strong, supportive, connected and loving family unit.

I voluntarily received an advance review copy of this novel via Booksprout and I am leaving an honest and unbiased review. I have no affiliation to this author.
Profile Image for Fleur.
3,714 reviews28 followers
October 20, 2019
Absolutely loved this series, we meet all the friends during the first book and get to know then more through out each others so you feel lie you are part of their circle of friends and family as well.
You will laugh, crying, get frustrated, want to know heads together as well as chew your nails as you see Verena's family business in crisis and about to be lost to a scoundrel, Scarlett having her career she has worked so darn hard to achieve being ripped away from her but a vindictive colleague and then there is Fianna gosh I love that girl but someone doesn't want to see her achieve fame even though she is so close. Even with their worlds collapsing they have a chance at love but both the guys and gals are going to have to fight for each other and see they deserve their happy ever after!!
Profile Image for Karen Galloway.
931 reviews6 followers
September 11, 2019
A Really Enjoyable Collection

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. This is an entertaining collection of stories in a Box Set from Jan Moran. “Love California Series Collection 1-3” is a very enjoyable and well written collection books. The brilliant, entertaining chemistry and interaction between the interesting characters kept me glued till the end. This is a really great, engaging Box Set that I enjoyed reading.
Profile Image for Ashleigh.
3,411 reviews1 follower
September 16, 2019
I am so glad I was able to read this collection!

The writing draws you in and keeps you involved throughout the whole of each story. I found myself in love with not only the characters, but also the worlds that were created.

Great character development with enough of the everyday grind to really be able to sink into each and every book.

I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
Profile Image for Vinessa.
1,951 reviews23 followers
September 6, 2019
These three women traverse, new lives, nrw lovrs, new hope, sime drama alot of laughs and passion. Each book has your new romances un full bloom. Traveling across the country nights spent wondering what is next.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Author 21 books27 followers
July 28, 2019
This was a series of fantastic reads. Realistic plots, wonderful characters and some much angst and conflict, tears and joy that it made reading through the series an enjoyable experience.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
16.6k reviews153 followers
August 11, 2019
a great collection of stories which you will fall in love with. They will take you on a journey of sun, sea and love. See how they get on and if they meet their prefect half

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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