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Location: United States

Member Since: March 17, 2011

30 readers have added this author as a 'Favorite Author'.

Verna Clay

Publisher info

"2020 Finalist - Readers' Favorite International Contest (Paranormal Romance) for SOMEWHERE by the Sea."
"2014 Gold Medal Winner - Readers' Favorite International Contest (Historical Romance) for Abby: Mail Order Bride."

My perfect day: coffee shop; laptop; latte; characters demanding their stories be told; a plot that comes together; and hours to live in an alternate reality.

Seriously, I have always loved reading, and now I love writing. As a preteen, I devoured Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Mysteries. When I reached my teen years, the romance genre became my favorite and that has never changed. After years of procrastinating, I tried my hand at writing and I've been doing so with a passion ever since. I have written over thirty romance novels and novellas in the genres of contemporary, contemporary western, historical western, fantasy, and paranormal. Because I hate saying goodbye to characters who have lived with me for months, I usually create a series so they can be revisited from book to book. I have also written a Young Adult novella titled "Fragile Hearts" using the pen name of Colleen Clay.

Smashwords Interview

When did you first start writing?

I have always loved reading, and even attempted some writing in my teens and twenties; however, working full time and raising two children became my priorities. It wasn't until I had an empty nest and the encouragement of my husband, that I decided to give writing another go-around. I told myself that I would write something every day, even if it was one or two lines. At first, I was ready to give up, but after a few weeks, I became obsessed with completing a story...and I did. Now, almost a decade later, I can't imagine my life without writing, and I guess over thirty novellas and novels is testament to that.

What is your writing process?

I love to write! My mind is always searching for the next plot of a story or an inspiration for a series. I'm always aware of landscapes, animals, smells, weather conditions, etc. I especially enjoy observing people. Many of my characters have their origin in actions I have observed, perhaps at the grocery store, on a walk, at a family gathering, at a BBQ with neighbors, at the mall. After the characters and a plot or theme for a series gels in my mind, the next step is simply to write and not worry too much about grammar or punctuation; just get the story on paper (computer). For me, writing early in the morning at a coffee shop is the most productive. I also have a desk at home with a wonderful view. After a story is complete, the hard work begins...editing. While writing the first draft of a story, my writing workday is usually over by 11 a.m. But during editing, I work 8 hours or more a day for about a month. But, like I said, I love to write. Rarely, does it become a chore.

Where to find Verna Clay online

Website: http://www.vernaclay.com
Wattpad: vernaclay

Where to buy in print

http://www.amazon.com/Verna-Clay/e/B003Z5TCDI/ref=la_B003Z5TCDI_pg_1?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_82%3AB003Z5TCDI%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A2656022011&bbn=283155&ie=UTF8&qid=1435705598

Publisher of

Fragile Hearts by Colleen Clay

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 37,200. Language: English. Published: August 6, 2014 by Verna Clay. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » Clean & Wholesome, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Romance » Contemporary

Fragile Hearts is the story of twenty-one year old Morgan Weston who is confined to a wheelchair. A car accident at the age of fourteen left her not only physically challenged, but emotionally fragile. There are mysteries to unravel regarding the car accident that killed her only sister and her sister's boyfriend. Enter now, Tyce Brandon. Tyce has his own secrets.

Series

Bountiful by Verna Clay

Small town charm on the Oregon coast. Meet the inhabitants of Bountiful and share their hopes, dreams, loves, and yes, heartbreaks.

Bountiful Bay

Price: $3.99 USD.

Journeys of the Heart Novelettes by Verna Clay

Old West adventure and romance through two generations.

Violet's Vindication

Price: $1.99 USD.

Priscilla's Pride

Price: $2.99 USD.

Samuel's Sacrifice

Price: $2.99 USD.

Saul's Second Chance

Price: $2.99 USD.

Finding SOMEWHERE by Verna Clay

WELCOME TO SOMEWHERE, OREGON! Nestled in a cove on Oregon's coastline, the town of Somewhere is quaint, picturesque, inhabited by townsfolk who love their community—and teeming with mystery. You are invited to join the heroes and heroines of Somewhere as they solve mysteries, discover romance, experience inexplicable phenomena, and fight injustice—just the usual stuff!

Somewhere By The Sea

Price: Free!

Somewhere To Spend Christmas

Price: $3.99 USD.

Somewhere For A Hero To Hide

Price: $3.99 USD.

Somewhere To Begin Again

Price: $3.99 USD.

Somewhere to Fall in Love

Price: $3.99 USD.

Romance on the Ranch by Verna Clay

Small town life, love, heartbreak, and new beginnings.

Dream Kisses

Price: Free!

Honey Kisses

Price: $3.99 USD.

Baby Kisses

Price: $3.99 USD.

Candy Kisses

Price: $3.99 USD.

Christmas Kisses

Price: $3.99 USD.

Rock Star Kisses

Price: $3.99 USD.

Shapeling Trilogy by Verna Clay

ROTH: PROTECTOR For over two thousand cycles of the sun, Roth Beowolf has completed missions as a Shapeling Protector. The successful completion of his current assignment will usher him into the rank of Shapeling Master. The Thirteen co-Princes have sent him to act as bodyguard to Rainey Childress, spoiled heiress and brilliant scientist. This decisive mission is turning into possibly his worst. FAWN: MASTER An unexpected promotion to the rank of Shapeling Master sends Fawn Woods on her first Mission of Mastery: nanny to an emotionally challenged child. Unknown to anyone but Fawn and the Thirteen co-Princes, Zoe is an Indigo child: the next stage in human evolution. To help Zoe, Fawn must first unravel the mystery surrounding her. DAVIDE: PRINCE Since childhood Davide has been told that he is the fulfillment of prophesy--the Great Shapeling Prince. Early on, he decided the universe had made a mistake. How could he be the Prince when he has no shifting ability?

Roth: Protector

Price: $2.99 USD.

Fawn: Master

Price: $3.99 USD.

Davide: Prince

Price: $3.99 USD.

Red Rocks Trilogy (Past, Present, Future) by Verna Clay

Journey into the Past with book one, the Present with book two, and the Future with book three.

Healing Woman of the Red Rocks: Past

Price: $3.99 USD.

Song of the Red Rocks: Present

Price: $3.99 USD.

Spirit Tree of the Red Rocks: Future

Price: $3.99 USD.

Oasis, Arizona by Verna Clay

Love and Romance in an Arizona desert town named Oasis.

Stranded in Oasis

Price: $2.99 USD.

Branded in Oasis

Price: $3.99 USD.

Crashed in Oasis

Price: $3.99 USD.

Finding Home by Verna Clay

Follow the adventure and romance of this pioneer family through two generations.

Cry of the West: Hallie (Finding Home Series #1)

Price: Free!

Rescue on the Rio: Lilah (Finding Home Series #2)

Price: $3.99 USD.

Missouri Challenge: Daisy (Finding Home Series #3)

Price: $3.99 USD.

Unconventional by Verna Clay

Life in the Old West with all its trials, tribulations, and heartbreak; but also love, joy, family, community, and new beginnings.

Abby: Mail Order Bride (Unconventional Series #1)

Price: Free!

Broken Angel (Unconventional Series #2)

Price: $3.99 USD.

Ryder's Salvation (Unconventional Series #3)

Price: $3.99 USD.

Joy's Return (Unconventional Series #4)

Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

Bountiful Bay by Verna Clay

Series: Bountiful. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 60,660. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Women's fiction » General

An unexpected inheritance from a woman she has never met upends Fleur Wilson's life. The Victorian mansion, perfectly positioned near Bountiful Bay in Oregon, is the stuff of dreams. But who is Eleanor Bountiful, and why would she leave her home to Fleur? Unraveling the mystery of her inheritance takes Fleur on an amazing journey full of twists and turns.

Journeys of the Heart Collection by Verna Clay

Price: Free! Words: 69,510. Language: English. Published: November 20, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Western

Violet Hailey begins life anew after selling her family farm and traveling on the Santa Fe Trail. / Priscilla Hailey Johansson is grown up and anticipating life in her small community. Fate is about to intervene. / Samuel Johansson is blindsided when his twin brother asks him to marry his mail-order-bride. / Saul Johansson becomes friends with the spinster who opened a bookstore in his town.

Saul's Second Chance by Verna Clay

Series: Journeys of the Heart Novelettes, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 21,390. Language: English. Published: August 28, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General

For years, Saul has tried to atone for his wild youth by being responsible and neighborly, and he's proud of that, but maybe the deck is stacked against him when it comes to having his own family. His new friendship with the owner of the town's first bookstore is refreshing and surprising. Unexpectedly, he finds himself attracted to the spinster.

Samuel's Sacrifice by Verna Clay

Series: Journeys of the Heart Novelettes, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 19,720. Language: English. Published: March 29, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General

Samuel Johansson is blindsided when his twin brother, Saul, confesses to having advertised for a mail order bride, but now wants to renege on his offer of marriage. When Saul asks Samuel to marry her in his stead, Samuel's response is an unqualified NO. However, when he meets the lady everything changes. His rescue instinct begs to differ with his rational mind.

Red Rocks Collection (Past, Present, Future) by Verna Clay

Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 115,940. Language: English. Published: March 13, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » General

PAST: Tana Raven Sees lives below red monoliths and is often visited in dreams by her deceased grandmother, who foretells of a man that will seek her out...and make her cry. PRESENT: Since her music career is on hold, Sunny Sundance drives to Sedona, Arizona, with the intent of buying back her family's homestead. FUTURE: Awakened from cryogenics, Dr. Violet Morningstar holds the key to the future.

Priscilla's Pride by Verna Clay

Series: Journeys of the Heart Novelettes, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 20,050. Language: English. Published: June 22, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome

Priscilla Johansson, daughter of Violet Hailey from book one, "Violet's Vindication," is grown up and anticipating her life as a teacher in her small community outside of Santa Fe, in New Mexico Territory. She also hopes to one day marry and raise a family there. However, her life takes a drastic turn when she embarks on a future she never envisioned.

Violet's Vindication by Verna Clay

Series: Journeys of the Heart Novelettes, Book 1. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 17,090. Language: English. Published: November 28, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General, Fiction » Romance » Western

Violet Hailey, an unwed mother, longs to begin life anew. After selling her family farm to the Railroad Commission, she joins a wagon train under the guise of being a widow. A few days into her journey along the Santa Fe Trail, her wagon breaks down and she must accept help from an uncouth cowboy.

Two Christmas Stories by Verna Clay

Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 74,400. Language: English. Published: October 5, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Christmas, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

Two Christmas stories to celebrate the Season of Love, Hope, and New Beginnings.

Somewhere to Fall in Love by Verna Clay

Series: Finding SOMEWHERE, Book 5. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 38,930. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy

WELCOME TO SOMEWHERE, OREGON Nestled in a cove on Oregon's coastline, the town of Somewhere is charming, picturesque, inhabited by townsfolk who love their community—and teeming with mystery. You are invited to join the heroes and heroines of Somewhere as they solve mysteries, discover romance, experience inexplicable phenomena, and fight injustice—just the usual stuff!

Somewhere To Begin Again by Verna Clay

Series: Finding SOMEWHERE, Book 4. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 42,870. Language: English. Published: January 29, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Time travel, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General

Somewhere For A Hero To Hide by Verna Clay

Series: Finding SOMEWHERE, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 44,150. Language: English. Published: August 25, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense

Romance on the Ranch Collection (Dream Kisses, Honey Kisses, Baby Kisses) by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 113,490. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

Books 1 - 3 in the Romance on the Ranch Series: Dream Kisses, Honey Kisses, Baby Kisses

The Last Kiss by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 10. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 39,710. Language: English. Published: March 28, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

Rodeo star, Harris Brightman, is recovering from an injury he suffered after being thrown and trampled by Devil-for-Hire. His physical injuries however, are no match for the emotional ones caused by reporter Lucinda Bergamot, the woman he was falling for. Her betrayal in revealing tabloid worthy secrets about his life isn't something he can forgive. But then she shows up in his town.

Shapeling Trilogy Collection by Verna Clay

Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 122,950. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Collections & Anthologies

(4.00 from 1 review)

SHAPELING TRILOGY: Roth: Protector; Fawn: Master; Davide: Prince

Davide: Prince by Verna Clay

Series: Shapeling Trilogy, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,820. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy

Since childhood, Davide Beowolf has been told that he is the fulfillment of prophesy--the Great Shapeling Prince. Early on, he decided the universe had made a mistake. How could he be the Prince when he has no shifting ability? For years he has wanted to confront the Thirteen co-Princes to convince them of their error. Unexpectedly, his desire is granted, but with a strange stipulation.

Fawn: Master by Verna Clay

Series: Shapeling Trilogy, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 37,970. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy

An unexpected promotion to the rank of Shapeling Master sends Fawn Woods on her first Mission of Mastery: nanny to an emotionally challenged child. Unknown to anyone but Fawn and the Thirteen co-Princes, Zoe is an Indigo child: the next stage in human evolution. To help Zoe, Fawn must first unravel the mystery surrounding her. Complicating matters, Fawn's heart is drawn to Zoe's widowed father.

Roth: Protector by Verna Clay

Series: Shapeling Trilogy, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 47,130. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Shifters, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy

(4.00 from 1 review)

For over two thousand cycles of the sun, Roth Beowolf has completed missions as a Shapeling Protector. The successful completion of his current assignment will usher him into the rank of Shapeling Master. The Thirteen co-Princes have sent him to act as bodyguard to Rainey Childress, spoiled heiress and brilliant scientist. This decisive mission is turning into possibly his worst.

Somewhere To Spend Christmas by Verna Clay

Series: Finding SOMEWHERE, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,280. Language: English. Published: December 12, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy

Somewhere By The Sea by Verna Clay

Series: Finding SOMEWHERE, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 48,180. Language: English. Published: September 29, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

Angel Kisses by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 9. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,550. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

Since childhood Angel Martinez has loved Harris Brightman, the son of her parents' friends. But now, as a grown woman, she must make a decision to go for what she wants or continue pleasing others. After a heart-to-heart talk with her best friend she lays caution aside; however, life can be quirky and the best laid plans often go awry.

Forgotten Kisses by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 8. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,990. Language: English. Published: February 14, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

(5.00 from 1 review)

Hannah Tanner, daughter of Sage and Sarah Tanner from book one, Dream Kisses, has always dreamed of experiencing diverse cultures in countries other than the United States. To that end, she joins a nonprofit organization that sends her to a third world country where she works as office assistant to a doctor in the same organization. Hannah's life will never be the same.

Spirit Tree of the Red Rocks: Future by Verna Clay

Series: Red Rocks Trilogy (Past, Present, Future), Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 38,200. Language: English. Published: October 30, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Historical » American

A solar flare has destroyed the surface of the earth and driven its inhabitants underground. Unknown to Dr. Violet Morningstar, she holds the key to the future. However, she has contracted a deadly illness and must be placed in cryogenics. Awakened hundreds of years in the future she is astounded that the world, although technologically advanced, is still underground.

Song of the Red Rocks: Present by Verna Clay

Series: Red Rocks Trilogy (Past, Present, Future), Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 44,280. Language: English. Published: July 31, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome

For Jason Grant, purchasing the land he once played on as a child is a dream come true. He considers the property with its magnificent views of red monoliths to be the most beautiful on earth. When famous singer Sunny Sundance shows up offering to buy his land, he refuses. Only later, after a journey of discovery into the past with Sunny, does he realize how truly special she is.

Crashed in Oasis by Verna Clay

Series: Oasis, Arizona, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 49,990. Language: English. Published: April 6, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

Collin Banks has made treasure hunting his profession...and he's good at it! His latest project brings him to Oasis, Arizona where he attempts to solve the hundred year old mystery of a gold heist from the Manfred Schneider Mine. However, while flying his Cessna Skyhawk over the desert, something goes horribly wrong, and his plane crashes!

Branded in Oasis by Verna Clay

Series: Oasis, Arizona, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 54,460. Language: English. Published: April 6, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General

Kade Blackwell meets his match in Skylar (Skye) Rutherford. Skye is a successful photographer and Kade is...well...he could be the next supermodel if Skye has her way. Kade owns the local auto repair garage in the tiny desert town of Oasis and his passion is customizing motorcycles. He has no inclination to become a supermodel until he suddenly finds himself in need of funds.

Healing Woman of the Red Rocks: Past by Verna Clay

Series: Red Rocks Trilogy (Past, Present, Future), Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,680. Language: English. Published: April 2, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » American, Fiction » Romance » Western

Dr. Thomas Matthews lost his wife to a mysterious disease and now his daughter is showing the same symptoms. He is desperate to find a cure. In an unexpected turn of events, he learns of a woman known as the Healing Woman of the Red Rocks. For years, Tana Raven Sees has been visited by her deceased grandmother in dreams foretelling of a man who will seek her out...and make her cry.

Stranded in Oasis by Verna Clay

Series: Oasis, Arizona, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 54,000. Language: English. Published: March 27, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy

At first, Maximilian Rutherford III is stunned, and then he's angry. Six months living in the Arizona desert isn't his lifestyle. However, the mandate issued by Max I, his grandfather, is clear--manage a trailer and RV Park or lose his inheritance. Max III, hotshot corporate exec has managed billion dollar companies, but now he's supposed to oversee a trailer park!

Missouri Challenge: Daisy (Finding Home Series #3) by Verna Clay

Series: Finding Home, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 50,560. Language: English. Published: March 4, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » American, Fiction » Romance » Western

Daisy Smithson and Tim Wells are reunited after seventeen years. They first met in Missouri at the age of eight and became friends. However, the night before Tim departed for Oregon, young Daisy dreamed they would one day marry. He couldn't get away fast enough. Sins from Trent Garrett's past still haunt him. Although attracted to Arizona Cayson, he makes no effort to deepen their relationship.

Rescue on the Rio: Lilah (Finding Home Series #2) by Verna Clay

Series: Finding Home, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 56,850. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » American, Fiction » Romance » Western

(5.00 from 1 review)

Rush Garrett has been hired by friends Hallie and Cooper Jerome to find Lilah Parker and persuade her to return to Oregon with him. She parted ways with her sister Hallie twenty years earlier. Lilah yearns for her family, but in her infrequent letters to Hallie, she has lied about her occupation. Her sister believes her to be a seamstress. She is actually a fallen woman.

Cry of the West: Hallie (Finding Home Series #1) by Verna Clay

Series: Finding Home, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 62,620. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » American, Fiction » Romance » Western

Recently widowed, Hallie Wells is facing hard times. The sudden demise of her husband after selling their farm and just about everything they owned to travel west on the Oregon Trail, has left her stranded. Dare she ask Cooper Jerome, recently returned from the War of the States, if he would put his life on hold for, say, five months to drive her wagon, and that doesn't include his return trip.

Forever Kisses by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 7. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 42,550. Language: English. Published: January 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

Dovie Juniper hasn't lived a perfect life like handsome cowboy, Toby Tanner. In fact, she has major physical challenges that have kept men away from her. However, her biggest challenge will be opening her heart to a man who loves her unconditionally.

Rock Star Kisses by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 6. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 36,090. Language: English. Published: December 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

At the age of twenty-two, Tessa Branigan has already been married and divorced and romance is not an option. Unexpectedly, Sean Barfield, now a famous rock star, returns to town for some much needed R and R and Tessa is not happy that her heart goes ballistic whenever he's around. Sean Barfield has always had a crush on Tessa and wonders what he can do to prove he's a regular guy.

Joy's Return (Unconventional Series #4) by Verna Clay

Series: Unconventional, Book 4. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 43,540. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » American, Fiction » Romance » Western

Joy Abigail Ryder has a dream to travel and paint the West, just as her father Jake Ryder did when he was her age. Being the year 1920, societal restrictions are not as cumbersome as they once were a decade or two earlier, but still, is she ready to travel unchaperoned for an extended period of time? Her sweet grandmother Abby is the one who convinces her to follow her heart.

Jazmine by Verna Clay

Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 18,750. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary

Jazmine has yearned for an assignment in the human realm since she was a wee one fairy. To that end, she attends Fairies-in-Training School, but remains unchosen. Sadly, she accepts that she will be returned to her clan, the Fragrant Flowers, to resume her job as a jasmyster, ensuring that her namesakes are always fragrant. Unexpectedly, Boss-at-the-Top selects her for a very important task.

Christmas Kisses by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 5. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,460. Language: English. Published: April 28, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Holiday

Connor MacKenzie is carrying baggage from a previous sorrow that almost destroyed him. However, Cecelia Brightman, the new owner of the local coffeehouse, is rocking his lonely world.

Candy Kisses by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 4. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 40,580. Language: English. Published: April 28, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

After a bull riding competition accident, widower Dirk Branigan is flat on his back with a busted leg. In dire need of a nanny for his ten year old daughter Tessa, as well as someone to cook and clean, he hires a woman referred to him by friends. His new "domestic help" turns out to be spoiled, temperamental, frustrating, and yes, occasionally, endearing.

Baby Kisses by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 35,800. Language: English. Published: April 27, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

(5.00 from 1 review)

Tooty Townsend bore a child at the age of sixteen. Now, four years later, she has her hands full raising Harris and trying to make a living. Reclusive author, Maxwell Henry a.k.a. Miles Brightman, is looking to hire a personal assistant while he's in Colorado finishing up his latest suspense thriller. Unfortunately, Tooty's son Harris once asked the guy to marry his mommy and become his daddy.

Honey Kisses by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 39,920. Language: English. Published: April 26, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

Jackson Martinez has an easy way with the women, but the one woman who sets his heart to racing is Annie Hackstetter. She's older, has a grown son, and probably has an aversion to men after being married to a jerk. When Sage reveals Annie's sad state of economic affairs and says she's looking for a job, Jackson knows his heart is in trouble when he hires her to manage his household.

Dream Kisses by Verna Clay

Series: Romance on the Ranch, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 43,010. Language: English. Published: April 25, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary

(4.67 from 3 reviews)

Author Mims Murphy meets Sage Tanner at Imaginings Publishing while he's posing for the cover of her soon-to-be-released romance novel. After being bulldozed into a coffee break with him by her publisher, an embarrassing incident makes her furious and she walks out. Little does she realize that the "dude" ranch she'll be living at for six weeks is owned by the guy she'd like to forget!

Ryder's Salvation (Unconventional Series #3) by Verna Clay

Series: Unconventional, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 37,760. Language: English. Published: January 8, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » American, Fiction » Romance » Western

Famous artist Jack Ryder has lost everything, even his ability to paint after a carriage accident. He lives a bitter and solitary existence. Jenny Samson, an aspiring artist attending his academy, is about to turn his world upside down. She may appear timid at first, but Jake is about to learn there's more to Jenny than he anticipated.

Broken Angel (Unconventional Series #2) by Verna Clay

Series: Unconventional, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 37,120. Language: English. Published: January 7, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » American, Fiction » Romance » Western

Angel St. Clair is truly a broken woman having suffered so much. But fate is about to intervene when a young man named Luke Samson.overhears a conversation while dining at his favorite restaurant. Two strangers will meet and alter the course of their carefully laid plans.

Abby: Mail Order Bride (Unconventional Series #1) by Verna Clay

Series: Unconventional, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 39,550. Language: English. Published: December 28, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » American, Fiction » Romance » Western

(5.00 from 2 reviews)

Readers' Favorite 2014 Gold Winner--Historical Romance! Brant Samson has fallen on hard times after the death of his beloved wife a year earlier from lung fever. Left with three children, he's desperate to find a mother for them. Abigail Mary Vaughn always dreamed of having her own family, but caring for her elderly parents ended that dream--until she answered a classified advertisement.

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