Collette's Bookshelf
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"Collette's emotionally charged fiction transports the reader so completely into her character's lives it is easy to become engrossed.”
Roxanne Smolen, author of Mindbender
Roxanne Smolen, author of Mindbender
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The Coming Storm
The moment Olivia Hastings’ father was kidnapped before her eyes, she stopped thinking straight. With the need to save him foremost in her mind, she leaves the cold winter of Connecticut and chases him to the steamy jungles of Colombia. However, as soon as she sees the vast green jungle with its massive waterways trickling out of the large, bustling city, she realizes that she is in over her head and desperately needs help if she is going to save him from the violent cartel that has taken him. It is desperation that makes her approach Danny Davis and Hayden Evans in the hotel lobby and plead for their assistance, and it is through them that she finds the mysterious Shep, a darkly sexy man she is unsure if she should trust or flee from. Yet that decision is taken out of her hands when the constant heavy rain is accompanied by the winds of a fierce impending storm. DEA agent James Shepard was content to hide from his past in Colombia. Single and alone in a foreign country, he dedicates every waking hour to stemming the flow of illegal drugs leaving the beautiful country. It is because of this dedication that he feels responsible for the foolish woman he finds hiding in the bathroom, and he realizes quickly that she’s as important to his case as she is a nuisance in his way. As the thunder and lightning of a strong storm rolls in and forces Shep and Olivia to develop an uneasy trust, attraction, seduction, and danger threaten their budding relationship... and their lives. Available at Amazon, Amazon.UK, Barnes and Noble and other retailers! |
The Long Awaited Follow-up to Hannah's Blessing is Now Available!
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Finding Roxanne
To all who see her, Roxanne Lemieux has everything: money, fame, and breathtaking beauty. However, her diva-like behavior has given her a difficult reputation, and her wild ways end suddenly after a car accident that leaves her waking in a hospital and scheduled to face a judge. James “Finn” Finnegan signed up for community service workers in the hopes of receiving strong men willing to lend a muscle. Instead, the court sends him a strikingly beautiful woman, the likes of which he has never seen before. Immediately smitten, he comes up with work for her to do, for he knows right away that there is more to the frightened supermodel than the public believes – and he wants to stare at her a little longer. Working in a house for wayward children was not what Roxanne had in mind, but anything is better than the humiliation of picking up trash. However, as she works out her sentence, she begins to feel again. First, there is the sexy doctor who looks more like a surfer than a psychiatrist, and he makes her burn with an undeniable passion every time he is near. Then there are the children who manage to worm their way into her affections until she is doing good things instead of acting like a spoiled princess. The placement forces her to face her inner demons, and she finds the real Roxanne behind her false persona. Yet she is not prepared for the pain that comes from feeling real love. The agony makes her wonder if Finn could ever be happy with a woman who is more trouble than she is worth or if she should have left her heart alone… and lonely. Also available at Amazon.co.uk, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, Kobo, and other ebook retailers and libraries. |
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Deception's Kiss: The Evans Domination, Book Three
There is a thin line between love and hate, two of the most powerful human emotions, and the battle for one to triumph over another rages... Armed with proof to take down the powerful cartel leader, El Padrino, the Evans' are determined to make him pay for his crimes. With allies on both sides of the border, they assemble a team to smuggle El Padrino over the border. However, they are not prepared for the return of an old enemy, a man who is not finished with Hayden Evans yet. With the knowledge that justice is close at hand, Hayden struggles with his conscience. The right thing to do is end El Padrino's reign of terror, but the two men have formed a deep bond of friendship. Unfortunately, the difficult dynamic comes to an abrupt end when betrayal is revealed. In Mexico, Janka Esparza is struggling to accept the level of deception she revealed about the man she married, despite the support of her first love, José. Although she knows how evil Marco has become, she is unprepared for the depth of his desperation. He goes on a murderous rampage, planning to destroy everyone he once held dear. Does that include brave Janka? The evidence is solid, and the end is within reach. It is time to bring El Padrino to justice, and everyone is ready for a new beginning. It seems so simple, but it comes at a higher cost than they believed as each layer of deception is revealed. Also available at Amazon.uk, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and other ebook retailers and libraries |
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A Blessing in Disguise: The Evans Domination, Book Two
So much can change in a single day, a few hours, or even an instant.
The Evans' are facing a crisis. With Carson Armstrong fighting for her life after being tortured in a dank cellar, and Andrew’s team trapped in the desert after her failed rescue mission, they feel the weight of the world fall upon their shoulders. They are desperate to help the team escape Mexico before they are captured, but those few miles seem like a lifetime away when they are being hunted by dangerous men. In the midst of planning their rescue, Hayden is called away to fly into the unknown… The point of no return. His mysterious orders place him face-to-face with the infamous El Padrino with no way of knowing if he is flying into a trap.. Then a single phone call changes everything and turns the tide of events in the most dramatic way possible. Janka Esparza is a beautiful, Mexican-born, happily married mother of two living the American Dream when tragedy strikes. She never expects her perfect life to fall apart in her mid-thirties, but it does. She is knocked down by a debilitating illness, abandoned by family and friends, and has lost all hope – until she meets Cherisse Nicholson. With the help of A Better Place, she tries to fight her despair and start anew. However, in the process, she learns things about her husband that she never thought possible… Horrible things. As soon as Janka stumbles upon incriminating evidence that her husband is involved in a child-smuggling ring run by one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels, she turns to Cherisse for help. The timing could not be better, and what follows turns Janka from a broken woman into a hero. Despite her pain, she pulls off the ultimate coup when she faces off against her crooked husband and rescues stranded Americans trapped over the border, proving that Janka might be down, but she is not out... She will never be out. Also available at: Amazon.uk, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, Kobo, and other ebook retailers and libraries |
Hope is Calling: The Evans Domination, Book One
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Rookie FBI Agent, Ryan Harmon, has just arrived at the Tucson office when a case is dropped on his desk. A young drug addict called Holly was struck by a car and begs the woman who hit her to help her gain her freedom. She tells Carson Armstrong that she ran in front of her car out of desperation, for she's one of six children kidnapped and sold into slavery. Faced with a human trafficking case, Ryan calls the Phoenix Field Office and is assigned to work with veteran agent, Zachary Evans. However, Zach has his own secret agenda. While he is helping Ryan rescue the girls, he is determined to connect the trafficking ring with El Padrino, a Mexican cartel leader who had recently put a hit on Zach’s family.
Their heroic actions do not go unpunished. The men behind the ring are too afraid to report that they lost their girls, so they target Carson to tell them where they are. It is up to Ryan's team to protect her, and Ryan falls hard for the kindhearted nurse in the process. However, as he is preparing to build a future with Carson, he is also becoming suspicious of Zach's motivation. He knows that Zach’s family is illegally working to build a case against El Padrino, and that knowledge comes in handy when tragedy strikes. The Evans Domination begins as they band together to track down El Padrino, knowing their plan could fail if they attempt to save Carson Armstrong. In true Evans fashion, they are ready to risk it all to help the girl who has captured Ryan Harmon’s heart. The only problem is: will they make it in time? Available now at: Amazon, Amazon.co.uk, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords and other ebook retailers and libraries. |
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Sunshine Rising: The Evans Family, Book Seven
Five years ago, Cherisse Nicholson’s world collapsed. In a freak accident, her beloved husband, Police Sergeant Brandon Nicholson, was killed in the line of duty. However, all was not as it seemed. With the help of the Evans family, Brandon’s death was investigated, and an international plot came to light involving powerful businessmen and the Mexican cartels. The Evans’ banded together in a multi-agency case to catch those involved and put them away forever.
With John Woods, Nathan Medina, and Rocky Alvarez behind bars, there is hope that they have stopped a massive smuggling organization – at least until next time. Now it falls upon Assistant U.S. Attorney, Robert Wolffard, to bring them to justice while the Evans’ prepare for their next case. However, their hard work does not come without a price. As Wolffard struggles to keep the major players in jail, he meets the sergeant’s widow, Cherisse Nicholson, and her two fatherless sons, and suddenly the case becomes more personal. The ambitious but lonely lawyer falls in love with her family while Cherisse clings to her unwavering loyalty to her deceased husband. She has a choice: continue to live with his memory, or take a chance at a new beginning. While Wolffard builds the case of his career and grapples with his personal life, he and the Evans' learn that they are the targets of an assassination. The cartels do not take the loss of their product easily, and they want them all to pay. Will Wolffard live long enough to convince Cherisse to take a chance on him, or will she receive his body in pieces? How many of the Evans boys will live to see the end of the trial? The Evans family runs headlong into danger, and they learn the hard way not to become too confident of their skills in this explosive culmination of the Woods trial. Now Available at Amazon, Amazon.uk, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, and more! |
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Cooper's Choice: The Evans Family, Book Six
Brianna Evans, a beautiful, vivacious, and charming concert promoter, is the woman every man dreams of. Hard-working, engaging, and fun, she bewitches men wherever she goes. Unfortunately, she does not see the trail of eager suitors behind her because her heart belongs to the one man who refuses to see that she is the perfect match for him.
Cooper Francis, the brilliant and powerful entertainment lawyer, is considered the smartest in the business. However, that intelligence fails when it comes to his private life. Innocently viewing Brianna as his best friend, he continues to hold her at arm’s length, despite the broiling chemistry between them. He cannot envision life without her in it, but he refuses to admit it to himself, let alone the world. Then one night changes everything. After a single kiss under the mistletoe, his desire for Brianna grows until it culminates into a passionate encounter that leaves him scared but elated at the same time. Frightened of his feelings and believing he has made a mistake, he flees from Brianna and jeopardizes their friendship beyond repair. When his continued distance forces Brianna to face the truth that he will never commit, she decides to take matters in her own hands and move on with her life. Relocating back to Arizona to be closer to her family during a crisis, she decides to sever all ties from the man she loves and start over again. Faced with losing his best friend forever, will Cooper set her free or find the truth in his heart? Can he overcome his fear and stubbornness to see the truth? Will he make the right choice before it’s too late? Also available on Amazon.co.uk, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Smashwords and more! |
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Terri's Gift: The Evans Family, Book Five
Terri Woods worked hard to build her reputation as a cool and unapproachable woman following her traumatic past. To all who knew her, she was an ice princess, and she preferred it that way. The only one who knew the truth was her beloved son, Aaron, the child of a man who had trampled her soul.
Then Terri meets Aaron’s new teacher, and she begins to question her choices for the first time. Former pro-baseball player turned elementary school teacher, Brian Evans, exhibits warmth and generosity with such ease that she immediately mistrusts him. Refusing to give up, he is relentless in his pursuit, and the sparks fly. However, his ability to triumph after difficulties while retaining his spirit slowly earns Terri’s respect and weakens the walls around her heart. His adorable daughter only helps his cause by charming Terri and showing her Brian’s true colors. But when young Avery faces a life-threatening challenge, Terri learns that she could be the only one who can save her. Fearing her growing feelings for the charming pair, but fearing the risk of failure more, she must decide: should she open her heart to Brian and Avery or continue to hold them at bay? Will Terri allow fear to hold her prisoner, or will she prove to everyone how brave she really is? Once again, the power of family reigns when the Evans family pulls together to help Brian and Avery find love, health, and happiness. Also available on Amazon.co.uk, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, Sony and other eBook retailers! |
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Kat's Last Chance: The Evans Family, Book Four
Ian Evans gave his heart to the girl he had loved since high school, but she broke it when she threw his ring in his face and walked away. Three years later, when Kat reappears engaged to a powerful politician, Ian feels the burn of betrayal all over again.
Kathleen Woods never stopped loving Ian, not even when he glared at her with hatred in his eyes. Her father, a man who stops at nothing to get what he wants, made it clear Ian was unacceptable and forced her to give him up in order to save his life.
However, neither Kat nor Ian knows that fate has unfinished business with them. For while Kat hides the truth, he is covertly investigating her powerful father. Their secrets collide when John Woods’ cruelty, threats and crimes are exposed, and Ian must protect Kat at the risk of his life.
Can Ian trust her long enough to take down the drug and smuggling ring he has long been trying to bring to justice? Will he and Zach be able to solve the case and bring peace to a grieving widow when Kat’s distracting him at every turn? As ghosts are finally laid to rest, more secrets are revealed. Good will triumph over evil, law enforcement will have their revenge but can Ian Evans forgive the past and accept that true love is forever?
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Kathleen Woods never stopped loving Ian, not even when he glared at her with hatred in his eyes. Her father, a man who stops at nothing to get what he wants, made it clear Ian was unacceptable and forced her to give him up in order to save his life.
However, neither Kat nor Ian knows that fate has unfinished business with them. For while Kat hides the truth, he is covertly investigating her powerful father. Their secrets collide when John Woods’ cruelty, threats and crimes are exposed, and Ian must protect Kat at the risk of his life.
Can Ian trust her long enough to take down the drug and smuggling ring he has long been trying to bring to justice? Will he and Zach be able to solve the case and bring peace to a grieving widow when Kat’s distracting him at every turn? As ghosts are finally laid to rest, more secrets are revealed. Good will triumph over evil, law enforcement will have their revenge but can Ian Evans forgive the past and accept that true love is forever?
Available at Amazon, Amazon.uk, Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, and Sony!
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Eyes on Tango: The Evans Family, Book Three
Escaping a humiliating breakup, Dr. Danielle Ryan packs her bags for the beautiful Mayan Riviera in search of a peaceful, sunny vacation. What she finds instead is a sadistic smuggler, and he is hot on her tail to silence her when she inadvertently obtains the proof to expose his crimes. Her only hope lies in the mysterious Good Samaritan who saves her from a bullet and drags her to safety. But can she trust the sexy man with the dancing eyes, a gun in his hand and too many secrets he’s unwilling to share?
Known to his family as the irresponsible one, happy-go-lucky Hayden Evans was content to hide his double life and allow them to think what they will. All was going well when he suddenly finds himself responsible for an innocent doctor whose life is in danger, and he suspects his house of cards is about to come crumbling down. When ally turns to enemy and he becomes a target, he knows he should cut the beautiful doctor loose to save her life.
As their thrilling adventure unfolds during their run to stay alive, the chemistry between Hayden and Danielle grows. While fleeing up the beautiful Mexican coast, Hayden develops a plan. It puts him at risk, but protecting his brave young doctor is all that matters. Calling in the Evans troops, he soon learns that he is in the middle of their unfolding case, and more than Danielle’s life is on the line.
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Known to his family as the irresponsible one, happy-go-lucky Hayden Evans was content to hide his double life and allow them to think what they will. All was going well when he suddenly finds himself responsible for an innocent doctor whose life is in danger, and he suspects his house of cards is about to come crumbling down. When ally turns to enemy and he becomes a target, he knows he should cut the beautiful doctor loose to save her life.
As their thrilling adventure unfolds during their run to stay alive, the chemistry between Hayden and Danielle grows. While fleeing up the beautiful Mexican coast, Hayden develops a plan. It puts him at risk, but protecting his brave young doctor is all that matters. Calling in the Evans troops, he soon learns that he is in the middle of their unfolding case, and more than Danielle’s life is on the line.
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See some scenes from Eyes on Tango and explore the jungle with Dani and Hayden here.
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Through Winter Skies: The Evans Family, Book Two
One evening changes two lives:
Ten years ago, a home invasion nearly took the life of a 15-year-old girl, and Zachary Evans became an inadvertent hero. Following the traumatic experience, Zachary pursued a career in law enforcement to fight back, becoming a man on a mission.
Content with a solitary life, a new case suddenly drops on his desk, a continuation of the events from ten years ago that still haunt his dreams, and the new information sends Zachary in a desperate search for his childhood friend. Knowing that his suspects believe her to have something they want, it is a race to find her before they do.
Emotionally and physically scarred following her experience, Emery disappeared into the mountains of Colorado, becoming a reclusive but successful artist with a purpose. Wanting just to be left alone, she is shocked when a face from her past appears at her door. With news she doesn't want to hear, Emery is reluctantly thrown back to events she would rather deny.
Everything happens for a reason:
Trapped together during a mountain snowstorm, Zach and Emery are forced to confront the past and in the process renew their bond. As adults, they find their connection goes much deeper than they thought and long buried feelings re-emerge. But the danger is coming, and Zach finds out that it extends beyond Emery's case. With ties to a human and drug smuggling ring that claimed the life of a police officer, Zach realizes that Emery may just be the key to blowing the case wide open.
The question remains: can he risk the woman he loves for justice?
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Meet the Evans Family in the first of the best-selling series!
If We Dare to Dream: The Evans Family, Book One
In Book I of the Evans' saga, If We Dare to Dream, meet Jamie Evans:
Meet the Evans family:
A family torn apart by war and misfortune meets a family held together by the bonds of love.Two families entwine after one fateful night changes their lives forever. Andrew Sheehan, former elite soldier, returns home from war and is accused of murder. Only Jamie Evans can prove his innocence.
What would you do?
A single meeting, a memory of one night, holds the key to a murder. If Jamie is correct, she gives a hero back his life. If she’s wrong, she risks freeing a murderer from prison. Trusting her instincts, Jamie puts her life on hold and strives to free him
Meet the Evans family:
A family torn apart by war and misfortune meets a family held together by the bonds of love.Two families entwine after one fateful night changes their lives forever. Andrew Sheehan, former elite soldier, returns home from war and is accused of murder. Only Jamie Evans can prove his innocence.
What would you do?
A single meeting, a memory of one night, holds the key to a murder. If Jamie is correct, she gives a hero back his life. If she’s wrong, she risks freeing a murderer from prison. Trusting her instincts, Jamie puts her life on hold and strives to free him
despite her family’s misgivings. Determined to do what’s right, she vows to help him get his life back on track.
Andrew, feeling betrayed by the country he nearly died protecting, fights the demons he carries in an effort to make things work with Jamie and repair the fractured relationship with his brother Adam. However, Adam bears his own battle scars, and his anger seems insurmountable.
Dare he dream?
With Jamie’s and her family’s help, Andrew begins to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. But the killer is still out there, and Andrew soon finds that he’s haunting him still.
Learn more about If We Dare to Dream in an author interview with Patti Roberts.
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Andrew, feeling betrayed by the country he nearly died protecting, fights the demons he carries in an effort to make things work with Jamie and repair the fractured relationship with his brother Adam. However, Adam bears his own battle scars, and his anger seems insurmountable.
Dare he dream?
With Jamie’s and her family’s help, Andrew begins to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. But the killer is still out there, and Andrew soon finds that he’s haunting him still.
Learn more about If We Dare to Dream in an author interview with Patti Roberts.
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In the lighthearted followup to Forever Sunshine, meet Devlan and Diana as they learn to love and trust in Hannah's Blessing!
Following her husband's betrayal and subsequent death, a devastated Diana Somerset makes a promise at his funeral to never
trust so easily again. However, she was not prepared to meet his enigmatic step-brother, Devlan Doyle, a man used to getting what he wanted. And Devlan wanted Diana. Not only was her child his heiress, but Diana's stubborn pride and disinterest intrigues him.
Setting out to conquer her distrust, Devlan whisks Diana and Hannah on a fairytale of a lifetime. But is his determination strong enough to weaken her defenses and win her love, or will he lose the two people he has grown to care for the most.
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trust so easily again. However, she was not prepared to meet his enigmatic step-brother, Devlan Doyle, a man used to getting what he wanted. And Devlan wanted Diana. Not only was her child his heiress, but Diana's stubborn pride and disinterest intrigues him.
Setting out to conquer her distrust, Devlan whisks Diana and Hannah on a fairytale of a lifetime. But is his determination strong enough to weaken her defenses and win her love, or will he lose the two people he has grown to care for the most.
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And the Highly-Acclaimed Forever Sunshine
Young and naïve Cherisse Bridwell had focused solely on completing her college degree and beginning her career until one hot summer evening when her frightened older sister, Shelly, arrives looking for help. Cher's carefully ordered life quickly comes to an end.
Trapped in an abusive marriage, Shelly is terrified and has nowhere else to go but to her overworked and oblivious sister. Though Cher is not prepared to handle the effects of a controlling and violent husband, fate delivers help via police sergeant Brandon Nicholson. With his strength and guidance, he shows Cherisse and Shelly how to survive and how to live life to the fullest.
As both women find their inner strength, Cher and Brandon fall in love and build a future together. However, life is full of ups and downs, and through it all Cher and her family must continue to face every day with a feeling of hope and optimism, even when it seems as though all hope is gone.
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Trapped in an abusive marriage, Shelly is terrified and has nowhere else to go but to her overworked and oblivious sister. Though Cher is not prepared to handle the effects of a controlling and violent husband, fate delivers help via police sergeant Brandon Nicholson. With his strength and guidance, he shows Cherisse and Shelly how to survive and how to live life to the fullest.
As both women find their inner strength, Cher and Brandon fall in love and build a future together. However, life is full of ups and downs, and through it all Cher and her family must continue to face every day with a feeling of hope and optimism, even when it seems as though all hope is gone.
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Reader Reviews of FOREVER SUNSHINE:
"I have started your book and it is incredible. I was 'grabbed' from the first sentence and read twenty pages before putting it down to go to bed last night. I am soooooo impressed with your writing. It is wonderful. I have just gotten home, but I hope to settle down with your book this evening and get more read. I can already tell that once I get into it I won't be able to stop" - April 22, 2011 via email - BPK
"What a great book!! I just finished it today... and I want MORE!! I can't tell you how many books I have started and are sitting
unfinished. Not this one. I couldn't put it down!! I can't wait for the next novel! Excellent!!" - May 4, 2011 via Facebook - ELG
"I have started your book and it is incredible. I was 'grabbed' from the first sentence and read twenty pages before putting it down to go to bed last night. I am soooooo impressed with your writing. It is wonderful. I have just gotten home, but I hope to settle down with your book this evening and get more read. I can already tell that once I get into it I won't be able to stop" - April 22, 2011 via email - BPK
"What a great book!! I just finished it today... and I want MORE!! I can't tell you how many books I have started and are sitting
unfinished. Not this one. I couldn't put it down!! I can't wait for the next novel! Excellent!!" - May 4, 2011 via Facebook - ELG
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