WHISKEY & WANDERING STARS
A Maple Ridge Prequel
Country music’s baddest boy is about to write his most explosive hit yet—
and it’s not a love song.
Luke “Ryder” Harrison lives fast and sings louder. Whiskey-soaked anthems, sold out arenas, chart-topping hits, and a headline-grabbing romance with pop darling Savannah Sparks. But when she fakes a cheating scandal to boost her own brand, Luke’s ready to drown the betrayal in a bottle and a one-night stand.
Then his family sells him out.
Blindsided by a viral sob-story interview claiming he abandoned them, Luke fights back the only way he knows how. By writing “ATM”—a raw, blistering anthem about greed, fame, and betrayal. The song shoots to #1. The fallout is nuclear.
Now his label’s threatening to drop him, the media’s calling him toxic, and the only person still on his side is his no-nonsense grandmother, Evelyn.
Then the real gut punch: Evelyn has cancer.
Luke cancels his tour to be by her side, determined to help her beat it. When doctors deliver promising news, he starts to believe in second chances. But Evelyn has one last request—a Christmas cruise, just the two of them.
What he doesn’t know?
She’s hiding the truth.
And this journey will change everything.
An emotional prequel to the Maple Ridge series, perfect for fans of second chances, messy fame, and grandmothers who always know best.
Themes:
✔️ Glamorously messy bad boy spiraling toward rock bottom
✔️ Fake relationship, real betrayal, and a revenge song that backfires
✔️ Fierce grandmother-grandson bond and the secret plan to save him
✔️ Heartfelt setup for the Maple Ridge series
Read Between the Pines
Book 1 in the Maple Ridge Series
She traded the skyscrapers of New York for the small-town charm of Maple Ridge, but running her aunt’s bookstore is just the beginning.
Abby thought escaping her fast-paced city life would be easy, but between a grumpy, brooding handyman (who just might be the most ruggedly handsome man she's ever met), a tight-knit community eager to play matchmaker, and exes that just won’t get the hint, nothing is as simple as it seems.
For fans of small-town charm, grumpy x sunshine, cinnamon roll heroes, and inheriting a new life, this heartwarming romance full of cozy fall vibes is a must-read.
Tropes:
Small town
Second Chances
Grumpy x Sunshine
Cinnamon roll hero
Cozy vibes
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Jingle Bells and Starlit Seas
Book 2 in the Maple Ridge Series
Amber’s holiday to-do list:
Avoid her ex-boyfriend who is now dating her mortal enemy from high school
Enjoy an ‘old-ladies-only’ cruise with her feisty grandmother
and...
Definitely don’t crush on the flannel-wearing hottie who makes a mean hot cocoa.
Too bad that stranger is also Luke ‘Ryder’ Harrison, country music’s scandal-dodging bad boy, who is incognito on the cruise with his grandmother after yet another tabloid scandal. With snowball fights, starlit strolls, and one identity reveal that’ll knock the eggnog out of her hand, this Christmas cruise just got way more interesting.
Jingle Bells and Starlit Seas is a heartwarming romance full of cozy winter vibes and the enchanting beauty of Christmas aboard a winter wonderland on the sea. This HEA guaranteed romance is a delightful break from reality.
Tropes:
second chances
small town
forced proximity
opposites attract
secret identity
he falls first
Christmas magic
grandparent matchmakers
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The Maple Blossom Flower Shop
Book 5 in the Maple Ridge Series
New York City meets small-town charm in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about second chances, family secrets, and unexpected sparks.
Ashley Winters doesn’t do small towns, or flowers, for that matter. But when her free-spirited grandmother takes a nasty fall in her beloved Maple Ridge flower shop, Ashley begrudgingly trades skyscrapers for sunsets to help out for the summer. Despite her utter lack of gardening skills and a black thumb that could kill a cactus, Ashley sees this as her chance to finally connect with the grandmother her parents kept at arm’s length.
Enter Dylan Hawkins, the grumpy town electrician who discovered her grandmother injured on the shop floor. With his brooding demeanor and maddening talent for making her blush, Dylan is the last person Ashley wants around, especially when he keeps showing up to fix things she didn’t know were broken.
But as Maple Ridge’s busy tourist season keeps her on her toes, Ashley starts to uncover more than just the charm of small-town life. A long-buried family secret threatens to uproot everything she thought she knew about her past, and Dylan’s own troubled history begins to surface.
With witty banter, sizzling tension, and plenty of opposites-attract antics, Ashley and Dylan must decide if they’re willing to let their walls down, or risk losing the chance at something real.
The Maple Blossom Flower Shop is a heartwarming rom-com brimming with small-town charm, grumpy-sunshine chemistry, and a reminder that sometimes, the best things in life bloom when you least expect them.
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The Twelve Arguments of Christmas
Book 3 in the Maple Ridge Series
A quick note: This book overlaps with book two in the series, Jingle Bells and Starlit Seas, as Amber doesn’t leave for that magical Christmas cruise with her grandmother until the end of this book. Enjoy!
Noelle has her life perfectly styled... until her high school rival opens a competing salon across the street.
As if dealing with Diana "Dream-Crusher" Smoot wasn't enough, now Diana's irritatingly charming brother Cole keeps showing up with his perfect face and hazel eyes, bringing coffee and that smile that definitely doesn't make Noelle's heart flutter.
When mysterious holiday pranks start appearing around their small town of Maple Ridge, Noelle finds herself caught between her need for control and Cole's infectious joy for the season. She's determined to win the Winter Fest competition and prove herself to Diana once and for all... but Cole's plan to "fake date" in hopes of distracting his sister throws a wrench in her perfectly organized life.
Between glitter bombs, gingerbread disasters, and growing feelings she definitely doesn't have time for, Noelle's about to discover that sometimes the best Christmas gifts come wrapped in chaos...
The Twelve Arguments of Christmas is a festive, laugh-out-loud rom-com packed with fake-relationship antics, small-town charm, and enough holiday magic to make even the grinchiest reader swoon. This heartwarming holiday romance features:
A perfectionist heroine meeting her match
Enemies-to-lovers (with extra sass)
Fake relationship (with real sparks)
Small-town shenanigans
Holiday competition (and sabotage)
And enough holiday spirit to fill a salon full of tinsel
Perfect for fans of Hallmark movies who like their romance with a side of sass and sparkle!
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The Starlite Drive-In
Book 4 in the Maple Ridge Series
Forget the tulips, and grab your popcorn. It's all out war in Maple Ridge…
When the old Starlite Drive-In is slated for demolition to make way for luxury condos, Clara’s ready to channel her inner superhero (cape optional) to stop the slick-talking developer behind the plan. Jason Reed might have devastating good looks, but his idea of “progress” is about as charming as a pothole in spring.
But just when Clara thinks she’s got the upper hand, the mayor forces her and Jason to co-lead Maple Ridge’s Spring Beautification Project. A week-long community initiative where they’ll be planting flowers, painting fences, and (hopefully) not killing each other with garden tools.
Between accidental paint fights, sabotaged seedlings, and a tulip-filled truce, Clara sees a softer side to Jason, while he discovers there’s more to life than spreadsheets and skyscrapers. As their witty banter turns to undeniable chemistry, Clara can’t help but wonder if Jason might be worth the risk …
The Starlite Drive-In is a laugh-out-loud rom-com brimming with fiery banter, reluctant teamwork, and all the springtime vibes you could ever want. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers antics, charming small towns, and romance that blooms when you least expect it.
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The Strawberry & Thyme Cafe
Book 6 in the Maple Ridge Series, the final book in the Maple Ridge Series
A missing recipe. A meddling cat. And a second chance sweeter than she ever imagined…
When Maggie Hayes moves to the picturesque town of Maple Ridge to open The Strawberry & Thyme Café, she's chasing a dream she and her late husband never got to share. Her heirloom strawberry-thyme jam is an instant hit, until the secret recipe disappears just before the town's Golden Harvest Festival.
Enter Jameson Whitmore, the town's notoriously gruff billionaire landlord who owns half of Maple Ridge, including Maggie's beloved café. Jameson has spent decades quietly nursing old wounds in self-imposed solitude, only baking elaborate pastries anonymously at night. But when his mischievous Persian cat, Reginald, drags Maggie’s missing recipe into the open, Jameson finds himself drawn into the charming chaos and warmth that Maggie and her café bring to his life.
Together, this unlikely pair races against time, a fiercely competitive rival vendor, and a town-wide jam craze to unravel the mystery behind the family recipe. A journey that leads them to a surprising discovery of shared family histories, long-held secrets, and perhaps the courage to love again.
With heartfelt humor, delicious twists, and a community you'll wish was your own, this cozy later-in-life romance is perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Jenny Colgan, and sweet second chances that taste like home.
Small-town charm, a dash of mystery, and a happily-ever-after guaranteed.
Featuring: A sassy cat, a jam heist, matchmaking meddling from quirky neighbors, and a billionaire who kneads dough better than he handles his own heart.
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The music from the book is now here! You can also check out Ryder's fictional Instagram!
Whiskey & Wandering Stars contains:
Neon Halo
Evelyn's Kitchen
and
ATM
Every Mile Leads to You contains:
Coming Home for Christmas
and
the song he wrote for Amber in Jingle Bells & Starlit Seas
Truth Finds Its WayWrite your text here...
The Maple Ridge Cozy Romance Collection:
Welcome to Maple Ridge, the small town where gossip travels faster than the mail truck, festivals are a competitive sport, and love always finds a way, usually with a little help from nosy neighbors, mischievous pets, and just the right amount of seasonal magic.
This heartwarming collection brings together six full-length stories, each brimming with cozy vibes, witty banter, and swoony heroes you’ll fall for.
Read Between the Pines – A big-city escape, a broody handyman, and a bookstore full of second chances.
Jingle Bells and Starlit Seas – A secret-identity country star, a meddling grandmother, and Christmas magic aboard a holiday cruise.
The Twelve Arguments of Christmas – Rival salons, fake dating gone awry, and holiday pranks with enough tinsel to light the town.
The Starlite Drive-In – An enemies-to-lovers spring fling when a small-town dreamer takes on the developer threatening her beloved drive-in.
The Maple Blossom Flower Shop – A reluctant return home, a grumpy electrician, and a long-buried family secret that changes everything.
The Strawberry & Thyme Café – A missing recipe, a meddling cat, and a later-in-life romance as sweet as homemade jam.
From autumn leaves to Christmas lights, spring blooms to summer secrets, every book in the Maple Ridge series delivers a happily-ever-after guaranteed to leave you smiling.
If you love small towns, meddling matchmakers, grumpy-sunshine sparks, and second-chance love stories, Maple Ridge will feel like home.
