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Leigh Macfarlane
Biography
Leigh Macfarlane is a proud Canadian (eh!) author of both fiction and non-fiction books who is fortunate enough to live in California North -- the gorgeous Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Since Leigh already lives in one of the most beautiful places in the world, many of her novels are set locally. In Leigh's books you will be transported to orchards, vineyards, ski hills, ranches, beaches, art galleries, athletic fields and waterfront cafes.
Well, maybe not ski hills. Rumour has it Leigh is afraid to drive in the snow.
Where heroes are concerned, I love me a cowboy, or a guy who can fix a car, a fearless protector type, or a studious professor with a sharp mind, the soft touch daddy, or a hard-body with a soft-heart. Sometimes I love me a bad boy, but I'm working on it. Just as long as he is good to his woman and cares about the world around him, I'm in.
My heroines might be clutzy, or chubby, still figuring life out, or they might just have swollen bank accounts and be living the high life. Either way, my ladies are real women who appreciate life, laughter, beauty, family, puppies, chocolate, and especially the love of a strong man.
When not writing, Leigh is mom to four wonderful, not so small, humans, one yap-monster dog, a gorgeous but aging cat and a fish whose quality of life appears to be declining. Once, Leigh fell off a horse, wrapped the back of her knee around a telephone pole, had horse liniment applied to her injury, and was proclaimed part horse by the race horse trainer who had fixed her up. To date, this claim has not been proven false.
Well, maybe not ski hills. Rumour has it Leigh is afraid to drive in the snow.
Where heroes are concerned, I love me a cowboy, or a guy who can fix a car, a fearless protector type, or a studious professor with a sharp mind, the soft touch daddy, or a hard-body with a soft-heart. Sometimes I love me a bad boy, but I'm working on it. Just as long as he is good to his woman and cares about the world around him, I'm in.
My heroines might be clutzy, or chubby, still figuring life out, or they might just have swollen bank accounts and be living the high life. Either way, my ladies are real women who appreciate life, laughter, beauty, family, puppies, chocolate, and especially the love of a strong man.
When not writing, Leigh is mom to four wonderful, not so small, humans, one yap-monster dog, a gorgeous but aging cat and a fish whose quality of life appears to be declining. Once, Leigh fell off a horse, wrapped the back of her knee around a telephone pole, had horse liniment applied to her injury, and was proclaimed part horse by the race horse trainer who had fixed her up. To date, this claim has not been proven false.
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Where to find Leigh Macfarlane online
Website: https://www.leighmacfarlanecreates.com/
Twitter: @LeighMacfarlane
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Where to buy in print
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The Heart of Things
Book One of the new romantic suspense series by Leigh Macfarlane. Colleen and Abbie Lewis are a mother-daughter, accidental crime-solving duo, just going about their daily lives in the small town of Lakeland, B.C. Think Gilmore Girls meets Stephanie Plum. Coming November 22, 2019
The Way of Things
Book Trailer for The Way of Things, Book Two in the Lakeland Things Series. Available March 7, 2020
The Best of Things
Book Three in the Lakeland Series
Available July 2020
When one of the fruit pickers is found murdered at Zara Vineyard, Charles Royston has a heart attack and Bobby DeLuca becomes chief suspect. Colleen's brother Mark comes home from California to help out while their dad is in the hospital, and Abbie crosses some lines in an effort to prove Bobby's innocence.
The Merry Kind of Things
The finale to the Lakeland Things Series, coming November 2020.
Santa's Surf School
The second book in the Near and Far Travel Magazine Christmas Novels. Where Mellie goes to Santa Cruz, California to learn to surf and all but tumbles over Travis Rossi -- the first man she ever loved.
Peachland Passions Series
Set in Peachland, British Columbia, this new series of sensual romance novels are as hot as an Okanagan summer day!
Walking Walrus Cafe
Book 1 in the Peachland Passions Series.
Whiskey & Mistletoe
Whiskey & Mistletoe is the last installment of the Near and Far Magazine Series. Available December 3!
Sunflowers and Sweet Peas
Book 2 in the Peachland Passions Series
Cassidy owns the florist shop beside the Walking Walrus Cafe. She also owns the heart of rookie cop, Ian Roshan. Raised in a family of cops, Cassidy has a no-go rule where they are concerned. That's a rule Ian plans to convince her to break.
The Way of Things
The Best of Things
The Merry Kind of Things
Santa's Surf School
Peachland Passions Series
Walking Walrus Cafe
Whiskey & Mistletoe
Sunflowers and Sweet Peas
Series
Peachland Passions Series
by Leigh Macfarlane
Walking Walrus Cafe
Sunflowers and Sweet Peas
Smoking Hot Summer
Wild Racing Heart
Welcome to the small Okanagan town of Peachland and the Walking Walrus Café! Meet café owner and single mother, Monya Fournier, her daughter Nina, granddaughter Louisa, and all their family and friends, Just because you live in one of the most beautiful parts of British Columbia doesn't mean you won't have problems. But, just because you have problems doesn't mean you can't live your best life.
Walking Walrus Cafe
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$2.99 USD.
Sunflowers and Sweet Peas
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Smoking Hot Summer
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Wild Racing Heart
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Near and Far Christmas
by Leigh Macfarlane
Feathers in the Snow
Santa's Surf School
Whiskey & Mistletoe
Near and Far Travel Magazine is in its inaugural year, and sisters Isla and Mellissa Samms want their first Christmas edition to blow the competition away. Mellie decides to send herself, her sister, and their accountant, Augusta Chamberlain, on three very different winter holidays, which they will then feature in the magazine.
Feathers in the Snow
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Free!
Santa's Surf School
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$2.99 USD.
Whiskey & Mistletoe
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$2.99 USD.
Lakeland Things
by Leigh Macfarlane
The Heart of Things
The Way of Things
The Best of Things
The Merry Kind of Things
The town of Lakeland is a quiet enough place to raise a family. Colleen Lewis has lived here all her life. Lakeland is where her parents built Zara Vineyard, raising Colleen and her brother, Mark, in the shadow of the vines. Lakeland's Zara Vineyards is where Colleen had her first kiss, at age ten, with Andrew Hayes, now all grown up and a local police officer, and it's where the woman who hit and killed Colleen's young husband, Sean, purchased the alcohol that caused the crash. Lakeland is also the place where Colleen owns her own dog grooming business and is raising hers and Sean's daughter, Abbie, on her own. And recently, Lakeland is the place where people are encouraging Colleen to look for love again, and it's the place where an unprecedented number of murderers have come out to play.
The Heart of Things
Price:
$2.99 USD.
The Way of Things
Price:
$2.99 USD.
The Best of Things
Price:
$2.99 USD.
The Merry Kind of Things
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Books
Art Heist
by Leigh Macfarlane
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 83,060.
Language:
English.
Published: June 17, 2023
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
When the gallery where Raewyn Goldwin works is robbed, she becomes suspect number one. It doesn't help that Kurt, her new guy, has a felon for a brother. Then her ex decides to use this as a weapon in their custody battle, and suddenly Rae's dream job becomes a nightmare. It's possible she is falling in love with Kurt, but can she have him, save her job, and keep her daughter safe, too?
Wild Racing Heart
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Peachland Passions Series.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 62,330.
Language:
English.
Published: January 28, 2023
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Sports
Book four of the Peachland Passions Series: A bear brings Owen into Asha's life. An assumption almost drives him out. When Owen finds himself in need of Asha's physiotherapy skills, though, the heat between them is impossible to ignore. Asha finds it hard to keep her thoughts professional, and Owen has no intention of making that easy for her. Trigger Warning: scenes of violence and abuse.
Love like a Girl
by Leigh Macfarlane
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 70,450.
Language:
English.
Published: November 22, 2022
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Heather Moore has always hated Ethan Blake. Now, Ethan is trying to develop Heather's town -- and sparks are going to fly!
Smoking Hot Summer
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Peachland Passions Series.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 72,490.
Language:
English.
Published: April 11, 2022
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Firefighters
Nina Fournier thought she and her childhood sweetheart, Colton Boyd, would always be together. Instead, a month before high school graduation, Nina told Colton she was pregnant -- and Colton bolted. Now Colton is back, and he's not a scared kid anymore. He's a man who wants his girls back, and he figures it's time to make his move.
Sunflowers and Sweet Peas
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Peachland Passions Series.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 67,510.
Language:
English.
Published: February 5, 2022
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Police & Law Enforcement
Cassidy owns the florist shop beside the Walking Walrus Cafe. She also owns the heart of rookie cop, Ian Roshan. Raised in a family of cops, Cassidy has a no-go rule where they are concerned. That's a rule Ian plans to convince her to break.
Whiskey & Mistletoe
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Near and Far Christmas.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 45,000.
Language:
English.
Published: December 3, 2021
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy
(4.00 from 1 review)
Near and Far Magazine accountant, Auggie Chamberlain, has been abandoned at Christmas. With her business partners on working holidays and an important client coming to town, someone had to stay to pitch their advertising services. Josh McLoughlin dances, he skates... and he does other, more adult things exceptionally well. He might be the perfect man. Too bad he lives halfway around the world!
The Lakeland Series: Books 1-4
by Leigh Macfarlane
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 270,060.
Language:
English.
Published: November 6, 2021
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Colleen and Abbie Lewis are mother and daughter living in a small, lakeside town, and they are -- oops! -- about to become accidental crime solvers. The idyllic town of Lakeland is experiencing a rash of nasty crimes, and somehow Colleen and Abbie keep finding themselves involved! Fortunately, there are a pair of sexy men -- and some truly loveable canines -- wanting to keep these ladies safe.
Walking Walrus Cafe
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Peachland Passions Series.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 66,150.
Language:
English.
Published: July 1, 2021
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Adult
(3.86 from 7 reviews)
Successful Peachland restauranteur, Monya Fournier, raised a daughter alone and now is watching her child do the same. Between her business, Walking Walrus Cafe, and her girls, there hasn't been time for men. Not since her husband died. In town for an art auction, Brett Grayson is only looking for a decent cup of coffee. In Monya, he's found more -- he's found his future. Can she feel the same?
Shutter's Eye
by Leigh Macfarlane
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 61,870.
Language:
English.
Published: April 24, 2021
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Adult
As teens, Amy Callaghan and Jamina Shad survived a racially-motivated bombing. Now a famous photographer, Amy is home for Jam's wedding. Best man, Zander, was just a rookie cop when the bombing occurred, and he's followed Amy's career ever since. Now, he's about to discover she's even more compelling in real life, and he only wants to know her more. Will Amy give him that chance?
Rock Bottom Ranch
by Leigh Macfarlane
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 62,580.
Language:
English.
Published: January 30, 2021
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Western
(4.00 from 1 review)
Former rodeo queen, Pearl Robinson is coming home. She has a new job working at a ranch helping troubled teens through therapeutic riding. She also has a hunky new boss -- former town bad boy, Tim Wenger. As Pearl and Tim work together and defend the ranch against critics, sparks fly. Will love also bloom?
Santa's Surf School
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Near and Far Christmas.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 57,280.
Language:
English.
Published: December 3, 2020
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Mellie Samms is on a surfing holiday in Santa Cruz, California. Sadly, nothing about this trip is going as planned. From lost luggage and car reservations, to wrinkled surf instructors, to the biggest problem of all - the unexpected company of her ex, Travis Rossi - Mellie's vacation is in for a bumpy ride. She can't decide is she should turn around and go back home or jump back into Travis' arms.
The Merry Kind of Things
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Lakeland Things.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 70,270.
Language:
English.
Published: November 7, 2020
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Wedding bells are ringing. For Drew and Colleen, though, the rash of robberies in Lakeland are interrupting their preparations. With the robberies escalating in violence and with a potential drug connection, all their closest friends -- and their happily ever after -- are at risk.
The Best of Things
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Lakeland Things.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 72,940.
Language:
English.
Published: June 27, 2020
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Abbie has been working at Zara Vineyard. When the body of a fruit picker is discovered, Bobby, who has been sleeping with the victim, becomes chief suspect. Abbie is determined to prove his innocence - even if she has to break some rules to do it. With her dad in hospital after a heart attack, Abbie in trouble, and her wedding plans in full swing, Colleen leans on Drew's love.more than ever.
The Way of Things
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Lakeland Things.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 71,700.
Language:
English.
Published: March 7, 2020
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Suspense
(4.00 from 1 review)
On her birthday kayaking adventure, Abbie discovers an injured woman floating in the lake. A killer is attacking realtors, and it is Drew's job to stop him. Colleen also becomes convinced that a friend is being abused, and she tries to help. It makes Drew furious that she put herself in danger and they argue, so Abbie steps in to play matchmaker -- even though it means sharing her mom with Drew.
Feathers in the Snow
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Near and Far Christmas.
Price:
Free!
Words: 44,190.
Language:
English.
Published: December 2, 2019
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Travel writer and Near and Far Magazine editor, Isla Samms, drives through a blizzard to spend her vacation at Juniper Hills Equestrian Training and Conference Centre in the backwoods hills of Vernon, B.C. She is looking for a story, not a man, until she meets former rodeo cowboy turned reluctant host, J.T. Cooper. Looking into J.T.'s dark, broody eyes changes Isla's dreams -- maybe even forever.
The Heart of Things
by Leigh Macfarlane
Series: Lakeland Things.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 73,660.
Language:
English.
Published: November 22, 2019
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Colleen and Abbie Lewis are as close as a mother and daughter get. When a loose dog interrupts Abbie's soccer game, Colleen catches the boxer and returns him to his owners -- only to discover them murdered in their own backyard. Even as Colleen and Abbie try to escape the intentions of a killer, two very different men pursue Colleen's heart. If they survive, who will Colleen's heart choose?
Honey on My Lips
by Leigh Macfarlane
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 58,920.
Language:
English.
Published: July 19, 2019
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
When Lance Maeson is killed on the way home from winning a Grammy, his wife, Dania, spirals into self-destruction. Three years later, Dania is sober, lives with her sister in small town British Columbia, and teaches music for a living. Her contentment with this quiet life changes when she agrees to sing at a benefit concert and meets sexy carpenter, Brandon -- a man with a past of his own.
Smoke
by Leigh Macfarlane
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 38,170.
Language:
Canadian English.
Published: April 29, 2019
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
Jen is running from a killer, turning to someone from her past. Constance is preparing for the new art opening at the gallery she curates, while ignoring her attraction to her new intern. Rory is dealing with protestors and with murder. Professionally, Matt is at the top of his game, but his life is about to change. In this novella art, pipelines and murder collide, and lives are forever changed.
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