Missing the Crown Jewels
Chandler County Book 1
VJC Books
May 9, 2017
Available in: e-Book, Trade Size
Divorce Moved Her to Despair, But Now She Has A New Chance at Love
After a devastating divorce, Peyton Crown is finally surfacing from a dark hole of despair. She finds herself hoping for a new life with Mason 'Storm' Starr, her brother's best friend.
Striving to Overcome His Demons, He Seeks Solitude In The Country
Storm's intent is simple: hide in the quiet confines of his best friend's family horse ranch in Kentucky. The perfect place to sort out his life after walking away from the Army and fight his internal demons. His solitude is interrupted by his buddy's little sister. The chemistry between them is off the charts, and he willingly surrenders the battle.
Enemies Threaten To Upturn The Family's Kentucky Derby Ambitions
The Crown family begins receiving threats, just weeks before the Kentucky Derby. The overprotective men in Peyton's life vow to keep 24/7 tabs on her and the family's prize horse---Prince Bourbonville---a hopeful for the next Triple Crown. Circumstances arise that threaten to keep Peyton and Prince away from the derby, but Storm and her brother Coach are determined they'll attend, no matter the sacrifice.
Missing the Crown Jewels is a thrilling and heartwarming romance novel that will leave you wanting more!
Valerie Clarizio is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in romantic Door County Wisconsin with her husband and extremely spoiled cat. She loves to read, write, and spend time at her cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She's lived her life surrounded by men, three brothers, a husband, and a male Siamese cat who required his own instruction manual. Keeping up with all the men in her life has turned her into an outdoors enthusiast, of which her favorite activity is hiking in national parks. While out on the trails, she has plenty of time to conjure up irresistible characters and unique storylines for her next romantic suspense or sweet contemporary romance novel.