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Sedona Silver Romances #1
Starting Over in Sedona
Broke and lonely, she has one more shot at happiness. There's only one problem.
Tired of grieving, Sue Weston is excited when her estranged sister promises to leave her the family homestead in Sedona, Arizona. Is this her chance to emerge from sorrow and start living again? With Roseanne, it's never that simple.
Rafael Palacios has been given the chance of a lifetime. His dying friend, Roseanne, has promised to leave him her property, a priceless red rock mesa with a killer view. He will sell it to the highest bidder and buy himself the security he’s been seeking all his life.
When Sue and Rafael meet at Roseanne’s deathbed, they’re horrified to discover they're both inheriting the land. Now, they’re pitted against each other, even as they resist the greatest love of their lives.
"Guaranteed upbeat, age-positive entertainment!"
Rafael Palacios has been given the chance of a lifetime. His dying friend, Roseanne, has promised to leave him her property, a priceless red rock mesa with a killer view. He will sell it to the highest bidder and buy himself the security he’s been seeking all his life.
When Sue and Rafael meet at Roseanne’s deathbed, they’re horrified to discover they're both inheriting the land. Now, they’re pitted against each other, even as they resist the greatest love of their lives.
"Guaranteed upbeat, age-positive entertainment!"
359 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2022
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About the author
Lynne M. Spreen
24 books225 followersLynne M. Spreen writes later-in-life romance and women’s fiction that celebrates reinvention, resilience, and the rich complexity of a woman’s second act. Her debut novel, Dakota Blues, won a literary award and launched a new chapter in her life--she's up to twelve books and counting. After waiting half her life to pursue her dream of writing, she brings hard-earned insight to every story she tells.
Lynne lives in Southern California with her husband, where she balances the demands of the author life with line dancing, gardening, and the occasional round of zombie video games with her grandkids. When not writing, she’s most likely reading, researching, or quietly cheering for anyone brave enough to begin again.
To see more, please visit http://www.SilverRomanceBooks.net
Lynne lives in Southern California with her husband, where she balances the demands of the author life with line dancing, gardening, and the occasional round of zombie video games with her grandkids. When not writing, she’s most likely reading, researching, or quietly cheering for anyone brave enough to begin again.
To see more, please visit http://www.SilverRomanceBooks.net
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April 1, 2024
Looking forward to reading book #2
Very well written. So refreshing to read a love story without all the smut and not involving a stereotypical 20 something couple.
Very well written. So refreshing to read a love story without all the smut and not involving a stereotypical 20 something couple.
November 12, 2022
Never Give Up
Great story…Never fully realized if they they would be able to solve their problems….Kept your interest with every true of the pages…
Great story…Never fully realized if they they would be able to solve their problems….Kept your interest with every true of the pages…
April 23, 2023
Worth waiting for
Hate and jealousy to begin, love and trust ending and beginning a new life to share. An unlikely pair joined by true respect. Loved the plot engineered by a hateful and spiteful
Sister who maybe knew how to endear herself to those she left behind after all. Karma stepped in to right a wrong.
Hate and jealousy to begin, love and trust ending and beginning a new life to share. An unlikely pair joined by true respect. Loved the plot engineered by a hateful and spiteful
Sister who maybe knew how to endear herself to those she left behind after all. Karma stepped in to right a wrong.
March 31, 2023
Love is also for the older generation.
Really like this book Being a senior myself this was a very exciting book because it just showed me that no matter how old you are no matter what since store for you God has something or someone got you.no!matter the age.
Really like this book Being a senior myself this was a very exciting book because it just showed me that no matter how old you are no matter what since store for you God has something or someone got you.no!matter the age.
July 10, 2025
This book immediately transported me a lively community in the desert town of Sedona, Arizona.
Lynne is skilled at writing a story that quickly bonded me to her characters, and her descriptions of Mesa Grande Cultural Park in the Arizona desert transported me.
Slip into this group of friends with the main character Sue to experience her family history, dinners and dances and picnics, charming conversations, and romance that's expertly woven throughout a fascinating story of a personal history lived within the Mesa.
I've already started the second book in the series!
Lynne is skilled at writing a story that quickly bonded me to her characters, and her descriptions of Mesa Grande Cultural Park in the Arizona desert transported me.
Slip into this group of friends with the main character Sue to experience her family history, dinners and dances and picnics, charming conversations, and romance that's expertly woven throughout a fascinating story of a personal history lived within the Mesa.
I've already started the second book in the series!
June 5, 2025
Starting Over in Sedona
This is an emotional family dynamics story that explores family, friendship and late adulthood. The characters are loyal, stubborn but friendly. I enjoyed the characters and their uniqueness, how they shared personal experiences that shaped their lives. As i was drawn into the story, i could almost feel the desert breeze, and see the beautiful canyon views of Sedona. I recommend this book and enjoy.
This is an emotional family dynamics story that explores family, friendship and late adulthood. The characters are loyal, stubborn but friendly. I enjoyed the characters and their uniqueness, how they shared personal experiences that shaped their lives. As i was drawn into the story, i could almost feel the desert breeze, and see the beautiful canyon views of Sedona. I recommend this book and enjoy.
May 3, 2024
Easy and enjoyable read. Loved it!
Sedona AZ is the setting for this intriguing love story. I live near there and recognize the accuracy of real locations. Touches the heart on so many different levels. Loved the story of hope! I appreciated that such a deep love story can be communicated without foul language or illicit sexual details. Will read more of the author.
Sedona AZ is the setting for this intriguing love story. I live near there and recognize the accuracy of real locations. Touches the heart on so many different levels. Loved the story of hope! I appreciated that such a deep love story can be communicated without foul language or illicit sexual details. Will read more of the author.
August 10, 2025
Starting Over in Sedona is a lovely second-chance romance featuring mature characters facing grown-up problems and challenges. Loved the sense of place the author created. I could almost smell the desert landscape! Very good in audio. Tracy Butler's narration really makes the characters come alive.
October 21, 2023
Enjoyed this book
Being a tad over 60 i enjoy reading books of romance with the more senior couples. With vibrant personalities. Things aren't always written in stone because we age.
Being a tad over 60 i enjoy reading books of romance with the more senior couples. With vibrant personalities. Things aren't always written in stone because we age.
June 19, 2024
Enjoyable
A refreshing read, I being an older woman liked that it was about a older couple of some fairly out of their teens girl and a older man. Well written and pulls you in to the story, worth your time looking forward to book 2.
A refreshing read, I being an older woman liked that it was about a older couple of some fairly out of their teens girl and a older man. Well written and pulls you in to the story, worth your time looking forward to book 2.
July 16, 2025
Fun late life romance set in magnificent Sedona
This is a fast read, full of rich detail. The characters are quirky and draw you into their world. The land transports you into a more spiritual dimension. A decided cut above average on romance novels.
This is a fast read, full of rich detail. The characters are quirky and draw you into their world. The land transports you into a more spiritual dimension. A decided cut above average on romance novels.
August 2, 2025
Nice easy read
A widow decides to change her sad life when she hears from her sister. Unaware of how much her life will change she heads for Sedona,Az. Once there the area works it's magic and her life changes but it's getting to that point that makes the story interesting m
A widow decides to change her sad life when she hears from her sister. Unaware of how much her life will change she heads for Sedona,Az. Once there the area works it's magic and her life changes but it's getting to that point that makes the story interesting m
August 30, 2025
Loved this book!
I loved this story, even more than the first series I read by this author! I was a little hesitant to read this book but figured I'd at least read the first one, so glad I did!
I loved this story, even more than the first series I read by this author! I was a little hesitant to read this book but figured I'd at least read the first one, so glad I did!
October 1, 2023
Awesome read!
A good story of love and redemption with passion but without details, thank goodness! Makes the reader have hope about life and love again.
Thank you Lynne!9
A good story of love and redemption with passion but without details, thank goodness! Makes the reader have hope about life and love again.
Thank you Lynne!9
March 17, 2024
Lovely and Inspiring Story
A very nice and well written story about finding a second chance at love later in life. Set in beautiful Sedona!
A very nice and well written story about finding a second chance at love later in life. Set in beautiful Sedona!
May 19, 2024
Sedona setting
I appreciated the depth of the characters. They seemed to have more money than God but it made for a good read. I will read the rest of the series.
I appreciated the depth of the characters. They seemed to have more money than God but it made for a good read. I will read the rest of the series.
July 30, 2025
Susan
Her sister is dying and leaving her parents property to Susan. But she is leaving half of it to a real estate developer.
Her sister is dying and leaving her parents property to Susan. But she is leaving half of it to a real estate developer.
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