Bøger af Brooke St James

Sparrow is the fifth and final book in the Memphis Players Series. All books in the series can be read as standalones, but for the best reading experience, it is recommended that you read them in order. Owen Atkinson had traveled extensively, but this was his first time in Montana. He was there as a co-star in a movie being filmed in one of the most picturesque places he had ever seen. He was focused, driven, and determined. Meeting a woman while filming was the furthest thing from his mind. That is why Corey Jones took him completely off guard. She was unlike any woman he had ever met. He had an uncontrollable urge to pursue her. And once he learned more about her, that became an urge to rescue her.

Finding love was last on the list of things I needed to do. I had some personal things to work out before I could even think about searching for my soul mate. From where I stood at the moment, that seemed like something that might never happen. However, I couldn't help but notice August. We had been friends since we were children. He had a crush on me years ago, but I didn't feel the same way at the time. He was simply my friend. He had grown and matured recently, though. I felt something different when I looked at him now. The problem was, he had long since given up on a relationship with me. I could tell he had closed that door years ago, and that was precisely why I found myself wishing I could open it again.

The first time I met Malcolm Shepherd, I whispered in his ear. I had my reasons for doing it, which he knew nothing about. It probably seemed a bit odd to him, and he undoubtedly got the wrong idea about me. Because of that, one thing led to another and we ended up kissing only ten minutes after our first introduction. I said goodbye to him at the end of our brief first encounter, and I thought I would never see him again. Honestly, I believed it would be best if I never saw him again. I had a reputation to uphold, and kissing strangers and whispering in their ear was not on my list of things to get caught doing. Thankfully, Shep wouldn't take no for an answer.

I was heartbroken and oblivious the first time I met Warren Manning. I wasn't a fan of country music, so I had no idea who he was. We had a brief but heartfelt conversation, and Warren left my life as quickly as he entered it. A few months later I discovered just how famous he was. It was cool that I had met him once, but I figured I would never see him again. Thankfully, Warren had other plans.

Carly Howard fell for Micah Bennett the moment she laid eyes on him. She dreamed of their happily ever after and only hoped he felt the same way. Within hours, that dream was soon replaced with the reality that Carly would have to settle for someone else. Carly moved on, and Micah soon became a distant memory. When their paths unexpectedly crossed again, Carly hoped that second chances would make her dreams come true. Maybe this time, Micah thought the same thing too.

I was all set to embark on the most epic adventure of my life. I was ready for anything. My life had been filled with predictability since the day I was born, but that was about to change. I had devised a plan. Over the course of the next five years, I would live in five different cities. I would get to see, taste, and experience things I had previously only read about. I had been preparing for this moment for nearly a decade, and now it was time.Then something happened. A sweet, innocent little old lady said a few words that changed everything. She was aware of my travel plans and she urged me to make a detour. She was convinced there was something and someone waiting for me elsewhere. I thought that was nice and all... but I already a plan, and it did not include a twin named Jasper in Astoria.

Tabitha thought moving to New York City would be the chance of a lifetime, but now she was left wondering if she had made a huge mistake. The responsibilities of being a single mom and pursuing her career were becoming overwhelming. Needless to say, falling in love wasn't on her agenda. So when a handsome photographer named Drake Salinger entered the picture, Tabitha struggled with her budding affection for him. Under normal circumstances, she might have given in to the temptation. But Tabitha was a protective mom, and there was no way she'd risk having her daughter's heart broken by some guy. Thankfully, Drake wasn't just some guy. He felt an uncontrollable urge to protect and care for Tabitha and her young daughter and would stop at nothing to do so.

It's a difficult thing to be in love with someone who only sees you as a friend. That feeling was something Kristen Hall had long since grown accustomed to. Her epic crush on Jake Reynolds had lasted so long that her friends didn't even tease her about it anymore. Or maybe it was that she had just gotten better at hiding it after all these years. Kristen couldn't help but hope that maybe one day, somehow, miraculously, Jake would decide he loved her back. Perhaps something would just click and he would realize he couldn't go on living without her. It was a long shot, and it would take a real miracle, but stranger things had happened.

My name is Mia Porter, and the first thing I'll tell you about myself is that no one would ever in a million years accuse me of being a perfect Christian. This is the tale of how God used me in spite of that. It also happens to be a love story.

Bailey had gone home to Memphis for a few days and decided to meet up with five of her closest friends while she was there. She had hardly seen them since moving to California, and she was excited to catch up. She expected a few laughs and some light-hearted conversation, and had no idea they had a proposition for her. They desperately needed her to come back home for the summer. This would be no regularly scheduled trip and would take a lot of effort on Bailey's part. But, she was determined to make it happen. Especially since one of the people asking her to come home happened to be tall, dark, and handsome.

Having a crush on someone who barely seems to notice you is never easy. It only leads to heartbreak and disappointment. Mia Hunt occasionally found herself in that very situation. Fortunately, her dream guy lived all the way across the country and their encounters were rare. When they were in each other's presence, she made every effort to keep her distance and not get her hopes up. It seemed things wouldn't work out that way this time, though. This time, Nico Torres had plans to spend a week on vacation with the Hunt family at their Myrtle Beach home, and Mia feared there'd be no escaping him. After their first encounter that week, she wasn't so sure she wanted to escape. She just hoped she could survive the trip without falling for him all over again. The last thing she needed, after all, was another broken heart.

My father was one of the best surgeons in the world. He wanted nothing more than for my brother and me to follow in his footsteps. Beck was a hopeless case from the start. He was an artist, and never showed any interest in medical school. I, however, humored my father and went to school. He told me countless times that it was in my blood. I was in my last year as a pre-med student when I caught the acting bug and decided to pause my dreams of becoming a doctor to try my hand at acting. It was already too much for my father to handle when I broke that news to him. But, that kind of rebellion would prepare him for other things... like me falling in love at first sight.

Liam Kennedy was on a flight to Los Angeles, bound for his cousin's wedding. He was fresh out of a relationship that he had been trying to end for months and was looking forward to having a great trip with his family while relaxing in his reclaimed status as a bachelor. When his flight landed and he discovered his luggage was missing, Liam knew it would be a little while longer before he could truly relax. Scrambling for a new suit to wear to the wedding wasn't part of the itinerary. Neither was having an encounter with Taylor Quinn. She was a breathtaking brunette, and she instantly struck him as being different from any other woman he had known. She was intensely focused on her career and not at all interested in Liam, or any man for that matter. She also happened to be having a really rough day. Liam, being the gentleman he was, offered to give her a sympathetic hug. As the old saying goes, never hug someone unless you plan on falling in love. Okay, maybe that's not a saying-but in this case, it's exactly what happened.

It's been said that the best time to find love is when you aren't looking for it. Rachel Stephens was a prime example of that. She was solely focused on completing her last year of dental school and love wasn't even on her radar. She also wasn't excited about having London Ryder has a houseguest. The two weren't necessarily the best of friends, so when London came to L.A. to visit her A-list actor boyfriend, Rachel wondered why she asked to stay with her. In fact, she was beginning to wonder if this actor was really even London's boyfriend in the first place. But she decided to just grin and bear it. Rachel never expected London bring her along on a film shoot. She certainly never expected to spend an afternoon alone with the actor who might just turn out to be the man of her dreams. Then again, sometimes we have to let go of our expectations and accept our destiny.

Jude Tanner came from a humble background. He couldn't believe he was now the owner of a Thoroughbred racehorse. He obviously hoped his colt would be a contender on the road to the Kentucky Derby, but it still surprised him when it actually happened. It was surreal that his dreams were coming true. There were only a few more races before the Derby, and if Mister Everything did well, he had a shot.What was even better was that Jude seemed to have found his lady luck. He was smitten with a young woman he met in Louisiana and one hundred percent convinced that she was the one.Until she ghosted him. They were only together during that one weekend-two days spent getting to know each other. And then she was gone. He thought he'd never see her again, but then he found out that patience was the key.

Abigail Spencer loved her job. She was a marine biologist who maintained some of Miami's most spectacular ponds and aquariums. She had the opportunity to travel around the city, meeting new people and working in beautiful locations. So, even though it was just another day at the office when she suddenly met the man of her dreams, she wasn't in an office at all. Every girl imagines meeting her prince charming. It's doubtful, however, that any of these fantasies include it happening when they're soaked with sweat and knee-deep in pond scum. Fate can be funny that way.

Another Shot is a contemporary romantic novella based on the classic story of Ruth and Boaz. My name is Rae, and this is my story. Regretfully, it begins on a sad note. Everything was taken from me when my husband died in a tragic car accident. The only person on Earth who could have possibly been hurting more than me was my beloved mother-in-law, Laura, who lost her husband and only sons in the same accident. Laura was forced to leave Arizona and return to New York, and I decided to go with her. I packed my things with no prospects or expectations; all I had was the undeniable urge to remain with her. As a result of becoming a widow at twenty-three, I was in a surreal frame of mind, and making a new start with my mother-in-law seemed like the only logical decision. Less than two weeks after the accident we were on our way to New York. I trusted we'd make it somehow, but never imagined someone greater than us already had a plan in place-a plan as romantic as a fairy-tale.

Wynn Martin had an opportunity to move to Austin and fulfill her dreams as a musician. Although it meant she'd have to drop out of school and leave her friends and family behind, she felt like it was the right decision. She also trusted that her new boyfriend would help make it a smooth transition. But sometimes change comes hard and swift and leaves you feeling blindsided. Wynn was about to discover this reality. It was in the midst of this storm that she realized she needed to deal with her biggest regret. If she could only set things straight with Ryan Collins, everything might return to normal.

Martin Outfitters had a potentially lucrative partnership in the works with a clothing company based in California. A face-to-face meeting with the owner was all they needed to seal the deal. Cole Martin was confident he could take care of business, and he offered to make the trip. When his father suggested he take a vacation on the West Coast after the meeting, Cole refused. He was solely focused on securing the partnership so he could get back home. He had no intentions of taking a vacation, much less building lasting personal relationships or experiencing life-changing events while he was there. Everything was going according to plan until he met Olivia. "Rescue me," was the first thing she said to him, and well, with Cole being a Southern gentleman and all, that was exactly what he did.

Zeke Tanner was my childhood crush, but over a decade had passed since I'd last seen him. For many years I had done my best to avoid him and the entire Tanner family. The circumstances that caused me to keep my distance were entirely my fault, but the sheer mention of the Tanner family still filled me with waves of dread. Thankfully, Lexington was a large city and I never had to encounter them.That would all change though. One minute I was happily working as a pastry chef and the next I was dealing with an order for the Tanner family. All those feelings of regret came rushing back as I wrote "Happy Birthday Zeke" on the cake. I thought I could simply hide in the back of the bakery and escape an encounter with them. Fortunately for me, things didn't play out like I expected.

I had always dreamed of falling in love. I was ready and eager to find my happily ever after, but there was just one problem. The man I so desperately wanted to fall for was not available. He was taken-spoken for. He wasn't married, but he had been with someone for a long time. It didn't help matters that she happened to be my friend.Some would say that's how it works, that I really only wanted him because I couldn't have him. That couldn't be farther from the truth. I had fallen for this man years ago, and he had won my heart for so many different reasons. The fact that he was off-the-market had nothing to do with my feelings for him.Did I mention that he was one of the Blair brothers? This made him even more unobtainable. Everyone in Astoria knew and loved the Blair brothers. There were four of them, and they were handsome, kind, driven, and successful. Any of them would have been a great catch. Too bad my heart already belonged to the one I couldn't have.This is the story of how we finally fell in love.

Claire King wasn't really the type of girl who was looking for romance. She had to deal with some issues from her past before she could even begin to think of getting into a serious relationship. Though she had grown up with the Martin boys, Claire never entertained the idea of a romantic encounter with either of them. In her mind, they were off limits. In fact, some might even say they were out of her league. When an interesting chain of events ignites a hidden spark with Cam Martin, Claire would begin to question everything she knew about herself. Ultimately, it seemed that loving Cam was not an option. But convincing herself of that might prove to be harder than she expected.

Charlotte Ritchie was traveling halfway across the world to attend her brother's wedding. She and a small group of family and friends planned on spending the week prior to the wedding volunteering at a rescue center in Kenya. Her new sister-in-law had grown up there with her missionary parents, and everyone thought it was the perfect way to celebrate the event. Falling in love might not have been on Charlotte's to-do list that week, but as we all know, life doesn't always turn out the way we plan. She would slip briskly into an intimacy from which she'd never recover. Falling in love would be the easy part. It was leaving the man of her dreams behind that would be nearly impossible.

Bishop Motorcycles had been a Memphis institution since the 1960's. Ivy's grandfather started the business, and her parents now helped him run it. Ivy was raised in and around the shop, and she possessed the same deep appreciation for motorcycles as the rest of her family. In addition to being heir to the Bishop Motorcycle legacy, Ivy was a beautiful and intelligent young woman. This would explain why she had been dating Memphis's most eligible bachelor. Derek Holbrook was the second baseman for the Cleveland Indians, but he was a Memphis native and spent the off-season there. The two of them seemed like a match made in heaven... until he broke her heart. Ivy was trying to pick up the pieces from their breakup when she received a letter-one that changed everything for her. If only she could figure out who wrote it.

Bailey Black was a former college athlete who was now enjoying the beginnings of a successful career in Chicago. Some aspects of her life hadn't turned out the way she planned, but she had slowly come to accept that. She thought she was content with her current lifestyle. Then, on a routine weekend visit home, her little cousin made a comment that was the catalyst for her to begin questioning everything. For the first time, she felt led to make changes and start over. But big changes can often be intimidating, and she just wasn't sure she had what it took to follow through. She'd have to trust that God would intervene. Not only would He deliver her from her past, but He would also, through the most unlikely circumstances, deliver to her the man of her dreams.

Hope Jones grew up on Lake Sutton. It was a vacation hot spot, and summertime flings were a part of life there. In fact, that was how her own parents had met years ago. Those romances never seemed to amount to anything, though. Even Hope's parents eventually broke up. Hope was trying to remind herself of that when Charlie Morgan walked through the door at her best friend's restaurant. Years had passed since Hope and Charlie had spent their childhood summers together. Charlie was definitely a man now, and Hope was beginning to feel not-so-jaded about a harmless summertime romance.

Wes Bishop had a real sense of adventure. He left Memphis and moved to London as soon as he graduated high school. It had been nearly seven years since then, and even though Wes missed his family, he was doing really well in England. He had a budding career as a musician and had met the girl of his dreams. He really thought he had everything figured out. Then he met Jolene Wright. The two of them quickly formed a bond as friends. Wes was committed to his current girlfriend, but he realized he was beginning to learn a lot about himself from Jolene. She somehow made him feel closer to home-closer to everything he left behind all those years ago. When he was with her, everything felt natural. That's when Wes realized that the girl of his dreams might just be a different girl.

Emily Bennett had her future all figured out. Her boyfriend was heir to one of the largest oil fortunes in Texas, and she was growing accustomed to a life of luxury and prestige. The only problem was that he seemed to be more possessive of her with each passing day. When she stopped to think about it, that wasn't the only problem. In recent months, they'd been growing apart, and she wondered if they were compatible at all. She struggled with the thought of abandoning what should be every girl's dream. It wouldn't be easy, but with a little faith and the spark of a new flame, she might just find her heart's desire.

I knew the Blair brothers. It was impossible to grow up in Astoria and not be familiar with them.There were four boys in the Blair family, and all of them had that certain something. They were smart, athletic, funny, and gorgeous. If I was forced to pick my favorite, it would have to be Henry. He was the wild one of the bunch-a rock star. Literally. He left Astoria years ago to chase and realize his dreams in Seattle. I still saw his younger brothers quite a bit, but it had been years since I'd seen Henry.That all changed one night when the Blair family came into the restaurant where I worked and sat at my table. Henry just so happened to be with them. I always imagined that he might be the man of my dreams, but after that night, I knew it.

Zoe Etheridge packed her bags and said goodbye to her small town Texas life. Her dad's dying wish was that she followed her dreams in New York City, and she was bound and determined to make that happen. It was only a day or so into her trip when she realized she might have bitten off more than she could chew. Zoe assumed that the Shower & Shelter Artist Collective was open to any artist who needed a place to live in the city. She had no idea that landing a spot in the house was highly competitive, and seeing how she wasn't a formally trained artist, she wasn't quite sure how to compete. She called the collective on her way into the city and spoke with the manager, Lane Alexander. He quickly made her realize she was in a David versus Goliath type situation, but decided to meet with her nonetheless. She knew she had to impress him when they met, but she assumed it would be with her unique approach to painting. It wasn't until she stared into his baby blues that she realized she wanted him to be impressed by more than just her art.