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Take Your Shot
Your Blue Collar Romance 1 Benji They say opposites attract, like hot and cold, or in my case... clean and dirty. With my plumbing ticket and heading closer to the big three-oh, I thought I came to grips with being single. That is, until I met the gorgeous, pale, icy blonde nurse who threw a wrench in my plans. Her name is Hannah, an angel to everyone except me. Don’t hit on the nurse, she’s nothing but trouble. Especially when your Indian mother has arranged other plans. Oh, I’m in sh*t—both literally and figuratively, only this time I have to figure out how to make my situation less messy. Hannah There’s always that one patient that gets under your skin... His name is Benji and he’s a disease. It’s like he has nothing better to do in this Canadian town than poke fun at me. Hey, I’m not the fool who ended up in the ER twice on the same day. I have this detailed checklist for attractive qualities in a gentleman, but now that I’ve met this unbearably handsome (emphasis on the unbearable) tradesman, I need to steer clear of that foul-mouthed plumber if I want to settle for Mr. Perfect. AVAILABLE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED Purchase The Book"This is the start of a great series that will be great for fans of romance writers such as Debbie Macomber, Jenny Hale, and Kari Shuey." -NATALIE FREESE AMAZON "It has different elements going on that made an interesting melting-pot-story of romcom." "1. Strong characters" "2. Good flirtatious banter between the MCs" "3. It definitely has an interesting flow on the overall story. I didn't expect some twist and turn nearing the story ending actually. Overall, it was quite a treat for me to read this book," -GRANGER MCGRINGOT GOODREADS "I really enjoyed his character with his potty mouth and crass pickup lines." "This book did make good points on judging people and putting labels on them." "This was a fast read, crass pick up lines that will have you laughing, and might learn something in the process." -ROMBOOKTALK BOOKBUB 
Love And BethleMayhemA Christmas Novelette
One heartbroken handyman plus one overwhelmed volunteer equals one hot mess. Tis the season for the annual Christmas nativity play, only no one in the church has run it in what seems to be the last decade. Beth rises to the challenge for the kids—not her heart. That would be preposterous! Her commitment has nothing to do with the endearing Evan Sharp sparing his evenings to help her recreate all the damaged props. Nevertheless, despite her efforts everything seems to fall apart. This year, she’s praying for a Christmas miracle. Perhaps she’ll have him too. AVAILABLE ON KINDLE UNLIMITED Purchase The Book"This novelette made me laugh out loud! For any of you who have spent time in churches, working with people, or being forcibly volunteered for something... you're going to be laughing along too.
A sweet slow-burn romance, and two people you can actually root for. It's hard not to add a bunch of spoilers, but the end especially had me laughing, and all the pageant humor was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and snatch this one up!" -CARINA TAYLOR (AUTHOR) GOODREADS |
COMING SOON: APRIL 13, 2020
EARLY COVER REVEAL TO SUBSCRIBERS At Your ConvenienceYour Blue Collar Romance 2 Will he break free from his consuming work habits or screw with her heart? Ashley Every SINGLE day... of this blistering hot summer, Juan sits under the shady tree eating his packed lunch, oblivious to my existence, then returns to the job site. Yet here I am behind the counter of the air-conditioned convenience store like a creep, staring at him with my mouth dangling open, practically drooling at his six-pack. Sure it’s been noisier across the street since the construction crew arrived, but with that mysterious man screwing with my thoughts, I’ll have to put myself to work. I wonder if he’ll even bother to notice me. I mean... hello! I’m right there. Juan I direct all my energy into work. I keep busy on the job and off the work site, but ever since this Ashley girl showed up at my doorstep dripping from the nearby lake, I can’t focus. Relationships only complicate what I have going here. She deserves more than a fling—only the idea of her with another man, let alone with one of my coworkers distracts me worse. Then I regretfully establish a secret bet among the guys on who she’ll kiss first. I swear it was only to protect her. (SNEAK PEEK AVAILABLE IN TAKE YOUR SHOT eBOOK) "The Aykotah Daughter paints a beautiful picture of true sacrificial love and submission."
"Best for: Fans who enjoy edgy romance, multi-cultural settings, and adventure." LOREHAVEN MAGAZINE SPRING 2019 ISSUE 
The Aykotah DaughterFriesenPress
When the authorities concur for the king’s daughter to meet her future husband and ruler, Miroreka Fakusha rebels. Believing she can lead the Aykotah tribe better than an outsider, Fakusha entertains the plot of sabotaging her engagement. She’d much rather explore the jungle or fight alongside her brothers than serve a foreign prince—she may even go so far as to use her powerful fists and her strong will to change her fate. Her betrothed, Borrego Ni’guah guah is unaffected by her strength and stubbornness. This royal doesn’t need to use his charm to get what he wants—even if it’s Lady Fakusha. But for Fakusha, the struggle increases between what she wants and what is wanted of her, especially when her closest friend, Ridwiqu’Mar, cannot hide his desire for her any longer. Ridwiqu’Mar, the king’s personal guard, secretly meets her with a scheme of his own … but that isn’t the only secret the jungle holds. As tension grows between them, will Ni’guah guah be able to defend his position, when others seek the Aykotah throne? And with the island tribes waging war with each other, will Fakusha conform to her role before it's too late? Purchase The Book |
About The Author
Ria Zenlives in northern British Columbia, enjoying the small-town charm with her handyman husband and two daughters. She tends to geek over superheroes, shoujo manga, and cartoons. When she’s not writing or addressing immediate mothering tasks, she often returns to a life of home renovations and to her beloved sewing machine.
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