November 25, 2024 – My Sanctuary

A marriage of convenience

…to protect two small children from danger.

They had nothing in common—Briony, a shy accountant, and Greg, a gruff Colton rancher. But after the death of their two best friends, Briony and Greg become uneasy guardians of the couple’s two children. When the children’s dangerous grandfather tries to gain custody, the two new parents know they must get married to protect their found family. Can Briony and Greg save the children—and also their hearts—as they grow closer together?

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This is an engaging romantic drama where rancher Greg and accountant Briony, drawn together by tragedy, must marry to protect their deceased friends’ children from an estranged grandfather. As they navigate grief and guardianship battles, they grow closer, but face suspenseful mysteries surrounding the deaths of their friends. While action is sparse, the emotional depth and compelling characters make for a gripping read. Will they keep custody, uncover the truth, and find happiness together?

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Nikki Bridges has it good. An enviable home in an upscale neighborhood, a heavenly-scented hobby making personal-blend perfumes, a cherished daughter, and comfortable rituals with a husband she loves. How was she to know it would all blow up with her husband’s affair, a blindsiding divorce, and an identity crisis she never saw coming?

With little money, less work experience, and a modest apartment, Nikki is tentatively moving on. Along the way: a waitressing job, a bond with an empathetic group of friends, and reentering the dating game at fortysomething. Luring her out of her funk is Niraj, an ex-Londoner with twinkling eyes and a hint of cinnamon and ginger. For the first time in a long time, Nikki feels a warm summer flush—and with it, a spark of inspiration.

On a liberating quest for self-expression and the courage to follow a dream, Nikki is blending the pieces of a new life into a fragrance that is uniquely and passionately her own.

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In “The Scent of Hours,” Nikki Bridges, in her mid-40s, faces upheaval when her husband leaves her and her house explodes. Left with little but a dream of becoming a perfumier, she allows her daughter to move in with her ex and starts anew. Through struggles and newfound opportunities, Nikki rebuilds her life, finding herself, making friends, and pursuing her passion. The novel delves deep into Nikki’s journey of self-discovery and resilience, offering a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and new beginnings.

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