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Claire Marti

Biography

Claire Marti started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to pick up pencil and paper. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software for legal publishers, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress.

Finally, Claire followed her heart and now focuses on two of her true passions: writing romance and teaching yoga. Her first series, Finding Forever in Laguna, features steamy contemporary romances set at the beach. Pacific Vista Ranch series follows the McNeill family in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Available now!

Where to find Claire Marti online

Website: https://www.clairemarti.com

Series

Pacific Vista Ranch by
Pacific Vista Ranch: Collection Books 1-3
Price: $9.99 USD.
You Give Good Game
Price: $2.99 USD.
Nobody Else But You
Price: $4.99 USD.
The Very Thought of You
Price: $4.99 USD.
For The Love of You
Price: $4.99 USD.
Wrapped Up with You
Price: $2.99 USD.
California Suits by
True Stars Collide
Price: $2.99 USD.
Hotel King
Price: Free!
Wine Country King
Price: $4.99 USD.
Monterey King
Price: $4.99 USD.
Holiday Queen
Price: $2.99 USD.
Palm Springs King
Price: $4.99 USD.
Romance in Laguna Beach by
Second Chance in Laguna
Price: $3.99 USD.
At Last in Laguna
Price: $4.99 USD.
Sunset in Laguna
Price: $4.99 USD.

Books

You Give Good Game by
Series: Pacific Vista Ranch. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,880. Language: English. Originally Published: May 13, 2024 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy
Grace Steele lit up the screen as a child star. Toby McAvoy burned up the slopes snowboarding in the Olympics. Now they share one goal: to win the coveted one million dollar prize on reality TV's Celebrity Charity Champions. Only one of them can walk away with the cash. Without the prize money, Grace will have to shutter her senior animal rescue sanctuary, and Toby won't be able to help any...
Beverly Hills King by
Series: California Suits, Book 6. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 57,580. Language: English. Published: February 15, 2024 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Billionaires, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
A shy CPA. A sophisticated Parisian. They say opposites attract… Accountant Lucas Sutton is comfortable taking charge, as long as he's behind a computer screen. So opening the final luxury hotel for the Hotel Kings on time, and on budget, is way out of his comfort zone. He can't afford a single distraction. A distraction like his intriguing, beautiful concierge. Brigitte Thibault flits around...
A Very Steamy Holiday Romance Novella Box Set by
Series: Pacific Vista Ranch, 5.5. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 53,440. Language: English. Published: October 19, 2023 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Collections & Anthologies, Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
From USA Today Bestselling Author Claire Marti comes a sizzling collection of romance novellas sure to keep you warm and get you in the holiday mood! Holiday Queen Camille Taylor needs a partner for a charity scavenger hunt now that her cheating ex is history. When a sexy text from an intriguing stranger leads to a scorching cocktail date, she asks him to step in. Chemistry sizzles between them...
True Stars Collide by
Series: California Suits. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,670. Language: English. Published: September 14, 2023 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
A bad boy lead guitarist. A former pop princess. A fake marriage to relaunch the band? Zoe Hastings will do anything to shed her pop princess image and prove she's really a rockstar. Only problem: to become the lead singer of Black Velvet Machine, the PR team insists she commit to a temporary fake marriage to "Love 'em and Leave 'em Liam," bad boy lead guitarist. Liam Jones doesn't want to play...
Sunset in Laguna by
Series: Romance in Laguna Beach, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 51,000. Language: English. Published: July 27, 2023 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Military
When Christian Wolfe returns to Laguna Beach after four tours in the Middle East, he carries hidden scars. He buys a wine bar and vows to keep his life simple and his PTSD secret. When stunning Kelly Prescott and her red stilettos saunter into town, something about the brainy beauty makes him want to tell her everything - and that's a risk he just can't take. Can he? Kelly escaped her father's...
At Last in Laguna by
Series: Romance in Laguna Beach, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 50,240. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2023 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
A two-week fling with her big brother's best friend? What could go wrong? Alyssa Morgan has been secretly in love with her overprotective big brother's best friend since she was an awkward teenager. She's all grown up now, but even she can't believe she propositioned Brandt Dempsey to have a two-week fling after that scorching hot kiss they shared. Now they're working together at his charitable...
Second Chance in Laguna by
Series: Romance in Laguna Beach, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 50,330. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2023 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
After being ditched at the altar, the last thing Sophie Barnes needs is a player in her life. She moved to Laguna Beach to start over and write a wildly successful novel, not become involved with her sexy new landlord, Nicholas Morgan. Besides, her starting-over plan involves swearing off men for a year. Doesn't it? Nick Morgan didn't get his player reputation by accident––truthfully, the...
Palm Springs King by
Series: California Suits, Book 5. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 54,110. Language: English. Published: February 9, 2023 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
A former rockstar. A perfectionistic yoga teacher. You know what they say about how opposites attract, right? Rockstar Austin Michaels never took much seriously—other than his music. But tragedy thrust him out of the spotlight and into the boardroom. Now, he's helping his brother run a luxury hotel chain and he couldn't be farther out of his comfort zone. He's doing his best––until his...
The Very Thought of You by
Series: Pacific Vista Ranch, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 63,180. Language: English. Originally Published: October 30, 2019 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Family sagas
A perfectionistic equine vet. A gorgeous fireman. An unrequited high school crush blazes hot twelve years later. Reliable Amanda McNeill's world toppled last summer when Hollywood invaded her family's horse breeding ranch. Now she's in a massive rut. She yearns to be impulsive, even wild, and a hot fling with Jake Cruz might be the sizzle she needs to jumpstart her life. When firefighter Jake...
For The Love of You by
Series: Pacific Vista Ranch, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 65,430. Language: English. Originally Published: March 18, 2020 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
For a French soccer icon, and a gifted artist, a fake engagement is the perfect solution for their current dilemmas. But when last summer's fling slips from lust to love, their pretend relationship becomes too hot to handle. Gabriel DuVernay is heir to one of the oldest wineries in France, but his passion is playing soccer, not tending vines. When he signs a multi-million dollar deal with the...
Hotel King by
Series: California Suits, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 63,860. Language: English. Originally Published: August 12, 2021 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
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He's her grumpy boss. She's his nemesis. How thin is the line between love/hate? Entrepreneur Ryan Michaels never loses. Well, except that time, a few years ago when he lost a promotion to spoiled rich girl, Charlotte "Charlie" Ray. Now he's forced to hire his nemesis to secure funding to develop a string of luxury boutique hotels. Not only does she not fit his corporate vision, but she's too...
The Wonder of You by
Series: Pacific Vista Ranch, Book 5. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 59,520. Language: English. Originally Published: April 21, 2021 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Holiday
Two best friends. Only one bed during a blizzard…will one kiss change everything forever? Renowned photographer Grant Michaels travels the world covering the international sports scene, but after a bitter divorce he returns home to Pacific Vista Ranch. Tired of life on the road, he wants stability and a fresh start. Archivist librarian Olivia Hanlon spent the last decade stuck in her hometown...
Wine Country King by
Series: California Suits, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 53,720. Language: English. Originally Published: January 13, 2022 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Multicultural & Interracial, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
He's her brother's best friend. There's only one bed. Will one kiss change everything? Jack Cassidy heads the team opening the next in an exclusive line of boutique hotels, this one in wine country. Working with his best friend's sister should make it easier, tapping into her expertise about the area and its wines. The pair have been friends for years, so sharing an apartment shouldn't pose any...
Holiday Queen by
Series: California Suits, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,680. Language: English. Originally Published: November 19, 2022 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Urban, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy
Can a wrong number be the beginning of everything right? Camille Taylor needs a partner for a charity scavenger hunt now that her cheating ex is history. When a sexy text from an intriguing stranger leads to a scorching cocktail date, she asks him to step in. Chemistry sizzles between them and Trent Bell is happy to play the hero now that fate sent him the most incredible woman he's ever met...
Nobody Else But You by
Series: Pacific Vista Ranch, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 71,420. Language: English. Originally Published: September 4, 2019 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy
From USA Today Bestselling author Claire Marti comes a sizzling enemies to lovers romance with one arrogant Hollywood stuntman and a feisty horse breeder who puts him in his place. When Holt Ericsson struts into Samantha McNeill's secluded California horse farm, sparks fly. She doesn't care how gorgeous he is––she wants him gone after he threatens to pull her family back into the paparazzi...
Wrapped Up with You by
Series: Pacific Vista Ranch, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 26,300. Language: English. Originally Published: November 18, 2020 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
♥2021 RONE Award Winner Best Novella♥ 2021 CRWA Stiletto Award Best Contemporary Short Romance♥ When cocky financial genius Rafael Cruz is forced to partner with his snarky office rival Phoebe Hollingsworth to land a prestigious new client, nothing goes as planned. At work, they ignore each other, but at the Jingle Ball, their unexpected chemistry changes the game. Will their secret holiday...
Monterey King by
Series: California Suits, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 52,140. Language: English. Originally Published: June 16, 2022 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Billionaires, Fiction » Romance » Military, Fiction » Romance » Workplace
A grumpy scarred veteran. A sunny wedding planner. A second chance at love? When former Army Major Cameron Taylor comes home a hero from his deployment in the Middle East his scars run deep - both physically and emotionally. But he's starting over, running a luxury hotel with his best friends. And Lucy Goodwin, apparently…his high school sweetheart who he's never quite managed to forget. There...
Pacific Vista Ranch: Collection Books 1-3 by
Series: Pacific Vista Ranch. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 195,700. Language: English. Originally Published: April 20, 2020 by Claire Marti. Categories: Fiction » Romance » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Collections & Anthologies
Welcome to Pacific Vista Ranch. Inside you will find three compelling novels, filled with heart, humor, and sizzling romance. Once you dive into the McNeill family's saga, you'll never want to leave gorgeous Pacific Vista Ranch. Each book is a standalone story with complex characters, unexpected twists and turns, and a hint of Hollywood. Book 1: Nobody Else But You-Enemies to Lovers/Forced...

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