Welcome to Nickajack Lake

A small town community surrounded by love, passion and unspoken desires

Enjoy meeting the couples who reside in this small town community along the banks of Nickajack Lake in southern Tennessee. Love and passion, discovery and renewal. You will find it all. You will become part of them. The stories are rich. Their journeys will make your heart race. Please know these stories are all PG-18 with lots of steamy scenes (even some erotic) and strong language. They are all stand alone. They run in tandem instead of chronological. No cheating, no cliffhangers. Just very satisfying HEA's with lots of heart pounding love.

Raynor and Rose - A Love Story

Novel: 318 pages, 101,978 words

Raynor and Rose

A Journey from Survival to Forever

Some promises are made in a moment.

Others take a lifetime to keep.

At ten years old, Raynor McAllister loses everything.

Forced into witness protection after witnessing a crime no child should ever see, he spends the next twenty years living behind new names, hidden identities, and impossible secrets. The only constants in his life are the two people who become his family—and the memory of one girl he could never forget.

Rose Harwood has spent her own lifetime surviving.

Raised in violence, abandoned by the man she thought she loved, and left to raise her young son alone, she's learned not to expect rescue. Love has always come with conditions. Trust has always come with a price.

Unknown to Rose, someone has been quietly watching over her for years.

As danger from Raynor's past begins closing in once again, the distance that has kept Rose safe may be the very thing that keeps them apart forever. For the first time, Raynor must decide whether protecting the woman he loves means staying hidden...or finally stepping into the light.

Raynor and Rose is an emotionally powerful story of resilience, found family, healing, and a love that refuses to surrender—even after a lifetime of waiting.

Please note: This book contains adult themes, consensual erotic scenes, and strong language. There is no cheating. No cliffhanger. With a very satisfying HEA! Suggested PG-18.

BONUS CONTENT: Raynor and Rose - The Wedding Chapter

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Buck and Ruby - A Love Story

Novel: 308 pages, 102,824 words

Buck and Ruby

A Journey from Survival to Forever

Ruby was a woman well-loved. But like so many women, she carried a longing she was taught never to name—never even to think of such things. But her husband loved her with a patience few men possessed, and when he discovered her deepest secrets, that patience became a mission. It took some time, but he began to wear her down. Then he ran out of time. And suddenly Ruby knew her secrets would remain just that. Secret. But that didn’t matter anyway, because love only comes around once in a lifetime, after all.

Buck didn’t trust women. He wasn’t big on people in general. Not after he survived the sharp sting of betrayal so many years ago. But that didn't matter now—life was good. When he found his private plot of land, he was relieved that the family next door shared his desire for solitude. Then he saw her long auburn curls and heard that infectious laugh. But that didn’t matter either because she was another man’s wife. He’d never live in her world.

In her debut novel, Alys Locke takes you on a journey with two people who believed they knew everything there was to know about love, only to discover a truth neither expected. Buck and Ruby is a ‘Later in Life’ love story. You can love more than once in your life, but rare love only happens once in a lifetime.

Please note: This book contains adult themes, consensual erotic scenes, and strong language. There is no cheating. No cliffhanger. With a very satisfying HEA! Suggested PG-18.

BONUS CONTENT: Buck and Ruby - The Wedding Chapter

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“A wonderfully written midlife romance filled with real life situations. Family drama. Guilt. Heat and sweet. A slow burn that's worth the wait. I loved it!” ♥ BookBub Review

“This is just a lovely book! Character development and pacing are solid and believable. I hope to read more from this author and maybe about some of the characters she introduced in this book!” ♥ Amazon Review

Love Alys - Love Stories from Nickajack Lake

Short Story: 308 Pages

Love, Alys

Love Stories from Nickajack Lake

THOMAS AND ANNIE
After more than forty years, Thomas still knows there has never been—and never will be—another woman for him but Annie. Told through the eyes of a man hopelessly devoted to the woman who captured his heart, Thomas & Annie is a timeless story of passion, heartbreak, and a love meant to last a lifetime.

GRACE AND GAVIN
A long drive to Colorado, a mysterious man in a black F-250, and one unexpected night give Grace the chance to indulge a fantasy she never thought she'd dare to chase. But sometimes the greatest adventure isn't discovering something new—it's rediscovering the love and desire that have been there all along.

DERRICK AND BELLA
Derrick Hamlin has spent years believing the woman he truly wants doesn't exist—until an embarrassing accident puts sweet, sheltered Bella Hurley directly in his path. With her family determined to protect her from the town's notorious bachelor, Derrick and Bella discover that love can see beyond reputation, appearances, and everything the world thinks it knows.

JANE AND GRANT
Deputy U.S. Marshal Jane Meyer Garnet has spent years insisting that CIA Agent Grant Carter is nothing more than a colleague, partner, and friend—but Grant has never been quite as convinced. When an extraordinary young witness brings them under the same roof and gives them an unexpected glimpse of family, years of friendship and carefully guarded feelings become impossible to ignore.

Please note: This book contains strong language and explicit love scenes. Some may be considered erotic. It does not include cheating or a cliffhanger, just a very satisfying happily ever after. Suggested for readers 18 and over.

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