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New Tomorrows is the first book in Ann's Hidden Valley series of clean, feel-good romances, each of which explores a serious, real life, contemporary issue.

Is it a twist of fate or something more? On September 11, 2001, Jon was a nurse working in a New York City Hospital and Alliie was an EMT in an all-volunteer fire/EMS company near Washington, D.C. Both are still struggling with fallout from that pivotal day when their paths accidentally cross in Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains. A surprising bond grows between them, but they both must find the courage to overcome the barriers they have built around their hearts. Dreams, memories, and unexpected discoveries reveal the events that have shaped their lives since 9/11.

While battling to overcome their individual traumas, Allie and Jon gather a group of Hidden Valley friends to help Allie create a domestic abuse program and shelter.

Strongly immersed in the fire/EMS brotherhood of a remote mountain community, this clean, contemporary romance explores how the effects of poverty, abandonment, domestic abuse, and personal loss influence our lives for years to come. New Tomorrows shows that there is hope for healing from trauma and, if we allow it, love can break through barriers of the past. 

Trigger alert: This book contains themes of domestic and intimate partner abuse, including sexual abuse. There are no scenes depicting explicit sexual assault. 

Starting Over: A Father by Choice tells the story of Randy, Wanda, and her son Carter, all of whom readers meet in the first book of the series. With a release date of January 27, 2024, the Kindle edition is currently available for pre-order.

Wanda Marlow is keeping a big secret about the father of her son, Carter. And Randy Sullivan knows it isn't him. After falling in love in high school, they made promises to each other and planned their lives around those vows. Wanda knows her secret is hurting Randy, but she thinks the truth will hurt him even more than keeping her secret. She still loves him too much to let that happen. Whenever she pushes him away, he always comes back because, in spite of the hurt, he still loves her too. And now, her secret is not just hurting them. It's hurting nine-year-old Carter. After gaining new insight from a dear friend and becoming involved in creating a domestic abuse advocacy program in her Hidden Valley home, she finally pieces together the real trauma behind her secret. Be prepared for a sweet Father's Day surprise.