Books by Bernadette Marie

Chloe Richardson had just landed the biggest client of her career. A promotion was in her future, or so she thought until the handsome Jason Mitchell walked into her office with his gorgeous smile and searing blue eyes-and took her job.Losing her job so close to Christmas, Chloe's only choice was to go back home to Aubrey Heights, where the Christmas spirit is celebrated in a tourist loving, wonderland. Perhaps she can pull herself together before the new year-before her new career search.However, Jason follows her to Aubrey Heights-with a mission of his own. First he stole her job-now he wants to steal her heart.Is the spirit of Christmas alive enough in her to let that happen?

Everyone deserves one last goodbye.¿ As far back as Grace Carter could remember, she'd been able to communicate with the deceased. Of course, working in her family's mortuary put her in constant contact with those who had crossed over, if she didn't take steps to block them out, which she preferred to do. However, some spirits are stronger than others…Nora Campbell had nearly been ready to die, but she still had some unfinished business. From the other side, she found the woman she wanted her grandson to fall in love with, and she put her matchmaking plan in motion. Nora was insistent that Grace get a message to her grandson, TV reporter Matthew Campbell, and together they could pass on the last goodbyes of those who had passed. ¿ Only now Grace must convince Matthew she is in touch with his grandmother and not some crazy woman who spends all her time with the deceased.

Seeing the future is a curse that Abigail Weston has carried her entire life. Knowing how and when someone will be hurt, or the whereabouts of missing people haunts her enough to move away from the town that no longer trusts her.  When real estate developer Carson Stone meets the intuitive Abigail, he can't help but feel the connection to her and wonder if love at first sight is possible, especially since they share a passion for old buildings. She believes they all should remain, while he builds new ones in their place. No matter Abigail's feelings for Carson, knowing that their future is to be together does not ensure them a happily ever after, especially if she can't figure out what the other side is trying to show her--because in her visions Carson's future is dark and cold.

Someone has decided to become the moral compass for the women in town, and now they're turning up dead. It will be up to Detective Lacy Pratt to find their killer before her relationship with Declan Matthews, brother to one of the victims, marks her as a target.

Chandra Chavez didn't buy into the whole falling in love thing since she didn't seem to be very good at it. She certainly didn't see where opposites could attract, until the day that Mike Cavanagh set foot into Maguire's, and sat at the bar. When the seemingly lost software developer fell short on luck, Chandra, the tough and tattooed bartender, thought she was only taking pity on him by giving him handyman work. What she never saw coming, was the change he brought out in her, and her willingness to try love with someone who wasn't like her at all. It seemed too perfect until her ex-husband showed back up and threatened what might have been a perfect relationship. Then again, true love can withstand a shakeup—or can it?

Gia Gallow has traveled the world. Her wanderlust landed her in Georgia where she has created a life for herself away from the petty differences of relatives and domineering ex-lovers. Having settled in America, she has a successful business and dear friends—and the attention of both Dane and Russell Walker. Due to her own family's dramas over dueling hearts, she might have to forget about her feelings for Dane to keep peace within the Walker family, but sometimes even running thousands of miles away can't keep a heart from going after what the heart wants. And Gia's heart wants Dane.

Always the bridal consultant, never the bride. That was former bad girl gone business professional, Pearl Walker''s life until she put her hands on Tyson Morgan while measuring him for a tux.Tyson was happy being a miserable man, taking care of his family''s land, and not involved with a woman. However, even he can''t resist the pull of attraction to the beautiful, and off limits, Pearl?The feud between the Walkers and the Morgans had torn apart friends and families for generations. What might happen when Pearl Walker and Tyson Morgan become business partners-and more?

True love is more powerful than a Hollywood tragedy.Bethany Waterbury left Hollywood and the shadow of her mother''s death to give herself a fresh start. Her main intention-to connect with the family she''d never really had the chance to know. Author Kent Black is enjoying his chart topping success and living freely wherever his travels take him. But when he meets the illustrious Bethany Waterbury his wanderlust subsides and the thought of a steady future begins to take over.Kent believes in happily ever after, but the burden of Bethany''s past might be too much for him to embrace-unless true love is more powerful than a Hollywood tragedy.

Susan Hayes moved to Georgia to start the life she wanted to live and build her catering career. On the brink of having everything she ever wanted, Eric Walker and his family happened into her life.Eric Walker''s life had been quiet, structured, and boring until his uncle gambled away the family''s property and jeopardized Eric''s livelihood. Now midst family secrets learned, someone ruining his business and trying to drive him off his land, he fell in love. Things will never be the same for them-especially if someone succeeds in destroying the Walker family and killing Eric.

Tyler Benson''s world was shaken with the news that he had a sister-one he never knew he had. Though he loves his sister, and his family remains a tightly woven unit, he simply can''t shake the feeling of betrayal from his mother. After a sabbatical from his family to find himself it is time to head back home and try to pick up the pieces of his life.Courtney Field has learned to deal with many tragedies. Losing her sight at eight-years-old was only a challenge that gave her many other skills. Now dealing with the loss of her brother in combat will no doubt teach her new lessons in life.When Tyler meets Courtney on a South bound flight to Nashville he couldn''t possibly have expected that she''d be his lesson in accepting the things he cannot change or control. But can he reciprocate in helping her accept the loss of her brother when she learns the truth of his death?

Sometimes love is right where you left it. Carlos Keller was finally moving on. He'd asked Kathy to marry him and now he could forever put behind him the disappointment of his failed first marriage to the only woman who ever held his heart, Madeline. Madeline can only assume karma is out to destroy her life. Her second marriage has ended. Her doctor has told her she has breast cancer, and now the only man she's ever really loved is getting married. Even though divorced, Carlos and Madeline remained close friends. But with one moving on, and one facing the possible end, will it be too much to remain friends? Or will fate step in and offer them a second chance?

Tabitha Knight is one of the most sought after chocolatiers in Cherry Creek, Colorado. The owner of the exclusive, upscale candy store Tabitha Chocolates, Tabitha cleans up on profits during Valentine''s week; however, she hates Valentine''s Day and everything it stands for.The only daughter of a mother who enjoys marrying men, often, Tabitha doesn''t believe in love at first sight, falling head over heels in love, or marriages planned on a whim. But when Preston Banks, the son of her best client, happens into her life she''s finds out that not only will too much chocolate make your head spin, but so will the right man saying the right things at the right time.