Elle Ashwell has always been a hopeless romantic.
Dedicated to the swoon and happily ever afters, it makes perfect sense to combine her love of all things romance with the charm of small town life in New Zealand.
Her romances are sweet and a little spicy, with green flag guys and ride-or-die friendships.
When not lost in fictional small towns, Elle works in administration, is a farmer’s wife and mum of three girls in rural New Zealand.
ISBN 978-1-0670075-0-8
Paperback • 310 pages
203mm x 132mm
RRP $30
In Full Bloom
Wildflower Ridge 1
“I can’t believe I’m back in this godforsaken town.”
Katie Barton once swore she’d never return to the small town of Kauri Creek – the only place that’s ever felt like home.
But when her life falls apart and her best friend needs her help running the Wildflower Ridge ranch, that’s exactly where she finds herself: in the local bar, in a town she hates.
A one night fling with cocky cowboy, Dallas is just the thing to cheer her up about her whole situation. A bit of fun, then she’ll hopefully never have to see him again.
Until she arrives at her new job and finds out Dallas is her brand new boss. Not only that, she just broke his number one rule in regards to his adorable five-year-old daughter and he hates her for it.
Returning to Wildflower Ridge was supposed to be a short-term escape from the drama of her real life, but now she has to salvage a working relationship with Dallas, while battling the intense attraction between them and the memories of that one night.
As walls begin to crumble between them, Katie realises Dallas is offering her everything she’s ever wanted, but to accept it, first she has to move on from her past and that may be the biggest hurdle of all.
ISBN 978-1-0670075-2-2
Paperback • 354 pages
203mm x 132mm
RRP $30
Coming Up Roses
Wildflower Ridge 2
“What’s complicated about a bit of fun between two consenting adults?”
Abigail Fletcher finally has her life together. There’s just one thing left to do: reconnect with her five-year-old daughter, Sadie, who she left three years ago, her anxiety telling her Sadie would be better off without her.
Moving to the small town of Kauri Creek, Abigail lands an incredible job as an event manager at Wildflower Ridge, the same property where Sadie lives with her dad, and the family they now call their own.
Determined to prove she’s a capable, reliable and lovable parent, Abi throws herself into work and building connections with Sadie and the people in her life.
But she never bargained on Flynn Woods, the charming farmhand who seems hellbent on getting her to loosen up. He’s everything she’s not – easy going, relaxed, sure of his place within his found-family, and when neither can deny their attraction, their friendship quickly develops into more: some no strings fun in the bedroom.
Despite his influence on Abigail’s life, not even Flynn can protect her from her own mind, or his ghosts, and the pair will need to decide if they’re willing to open their hearts to each other, or figure out a way to continue being ‘just friends’.
ISBN 978-1-0670075-4-6
Paperback • 330 pages
203mm x 132mm
RRP $30
Forget Me Not
Wildflower Ridge 3
“I’ve told myself a million times over the years that I’m past my feelings for Willow Austin. But I’m a filthy liar and this moment is proof.”
Willow Austin thought she had it all: an amazing family, the opportunity to get out of the tiny town she grew up in, and the chance to travel the world with the love of her life.
But tragedy struck and her fairytale came crashing down.
Ten years later, Willow’s back in Kauri Creek, finding herself crossing paths with Hunter Woods – her childhood best friend and the boy that broke her heart a decade ago, except he’s all man now. With his brooding eyes and well-fitting jeans, he’s hard to miss.
When Hunter needs her help, Willow is forced to spend time with him, breaking the rules that have kept her heart safe for so many years. Despite the pain of the past, they fall back into their friendship, which quickly brings all the old feelings to the surface. But ten years is a long time and priorities have changed.
While loving each other is as easy as breathing, it’s fitting their dreams together that will really test their hearts.
Elle’s books are available directly from the publisher with a wholesale discount, or through Wheelers.