Valerie J Clarizio

After tragically losing both parents, Dylan Jacobs is left to care for his five younger brothers while also managing his family’s thriving dairy farm.

Marissa Geyer is desperate to get away from her alcoholic father. When Dylan offers her a live-in nanny/housekeeper position, she jumps at the opportunity. The loving, chaotic household feeds her maternal instincts, and before long, she falls hard for Dylan and the boys. Her sexy boss, however, seems opposed to a romantic relationship.

Despite a powerful attraction to Marissa, Dylan pulls back. His heart has been broken—more than once—by women unwilling to take on his ready-made family. He won’t risk his heart again, or the hearts of his younger brothers, who he’s vowed to protect at any cost.

Marissa may be devoted to his family, but is it enough to risk his heart—and five more—for the woman he’s come to love? Can they become a Family Forever?

Jack Cornelis’ life is planned. Complete his tour of duty in Vietnam, intact. Return home. Marry his sweetheart and have a family. But, the powers that be have other ideas for him. Like his ancestors, Jack is a Preserver. When duty calls, he’s whisked back in time to preserve his family’s decorated military record while his thieving relatives attempt to steal the Cornelis heroism to hold as their own.

Gwendoline Tebon happily marries Jack when he returns from war. But her jubilance is shattered when her twin brother is killed in action.

When Gwendoline discovers her husband is a time traveler who can change history, she begs him to go back and save her brother. He refuses. The Gods forbid Preservers to alter history, they are only to preserve it. Gwendoline is so distraught, it threatens the life of their unborn child. Jack gives in. But his slight change to history causes undesirable consequences in present day.

Jack scrambles to find a way to set the record straight before the new destiny takes hold and spirals completely out of control. But, can he? Is the new destiny now permanent and their idyllic life forever gone?

When Veteran Blake Cornelis visits his great grandfather’s Civil War grave, he is whisked back in time to Gettysburg, where his ancestor was a hero. His mission—to preserve his family's decorated military record, because his cousin, Evan, is determined to steal the Cornelis heroism for his own family’s ancestry. Fighting Evan is demanding and requires unremitting vigilance. Fortunately, the gods have sent Blake an exquisite guardian angel to help him. Ariel, a time travel Protector, is tasked on this journey with safeguarding Blake, and she vows to do that—at any cost. But the attractive hero from Wisconsin is unlike others she’s been assigned to protect. The intense attraction between them casts them into deadly peril on the battlefield. Blake and Ariel are sent into other wartimes, and as secrets unfold they realize they must sacrifice all to conquer his evil cousin, for the Cornelis honor is not all that is at stake. The fate of the American people lies in their hands. But Evan is a formidable foe, determined to achieve his mission, and since he has nothing to lose, he'll do whatever it takes to succeed—no matter the cost.

In a small town fraught with secrets and scandals, Natasha Kane, a diligent city employee, finds herself entangled in a web of embezzlement and deceit. As she navigates the treacherous waters of workplace betrayal, she unexpectedly forms a deep connection with Chief Daxon Mertz, a man haunted by his own past. Together, they must uncover the truth behind the financial scams threatening their community, all while grappling with their burgeoning, yet complicated, romance.

In a small town filled with secrets, Ben, a street sweeper driver, becomes an unexpected witness to the dark underbelly of his community. As he navigates his daily route, he uncovers affairs, hidden motives, and a series of violent crimes that shake the town to its core. When a body is discovered and the police investigation intensifies, Ben finds himself entangled in a web of danger and deceit. With the help of Cori, a woman he deeply cares for, Ben must confront the town's sinister secrets before they consume him.

He’s a Marine hiding his career-ending injury. She’s a Police Investigator hardened by her past. Can these two overcome their painful pasts—and a murder investigation—to find happiness together?

Having been made the laughing stock of her hometown by her cheating ex-fiancé, Investigator Markie Pearson has sworn off overly-confident, good-looking men. When Bryce Hawk strolls into town, Markie quickly realizes he's the classic example of a man she needs to keep at a distance. Ex-Marine Bryce Hawk moves to small-town Wisconsin after his military career-ending injury. All he wants to do is hide in his mundane job as the city's code enforcer while he sorts out his life. What Bryce doesn't account for is Markie, that emerald eyed beauty, walking through his office door on day one. Too bad it's too, late. Women are not in his plans, nor will they ever be...especially Markie, the one who gets his dormant juices flowing while irritating him at the same time. When the municipal code violators that Bryce is investigating are murdered, Bryce becomes Markie's number one suspect. Or, is he another target? Is she? Will this damaged cop and wounded vet overcome their inner demons in order to work together to escape the claws of death and perhaps find love in the process?

Garrett Crown returns to his family's ranch after twelve years, seeking solace and a fresh start. But his homecoming is anything but peaceful when he meets Skeeter, a mysterious woman with a troubled past and a dangerous enemy. As Garrett and Skeeter's lives intertwine, they uncover dark secrets and face threats that test their courage and bond. Together, they must navigate a web of deceit and danger to find justice and healing.

Meredith's life is on the brink of a major change as she anticipates a promotion to CEO. But when her sister Anne is brutally murdered, Meredith must step in to care for her two young nieces, Iris and Frannie. As she juggles her high-stakes career and newfound responsibilities, Meredith uncovers dark secrets and faces unexpected challenges. With the help of Coach, a man from her past, she navigates a treacherous path of family, love, and danger, all while trying to protect her nieces from a lurking threat.

He’s a veteran striving to overcome his demons. She’s a divorcee clawing her way out of despair. When she and her family’s prize racehorse are threatened, the two are forced out of their hidey-holes to ward off the enemy.

Divorce Moved Her to Despair, But Now She Has A New Chance at Love

After a devastating divorce, Peyton Crown is finally surfacing from a dark hole of despair. She finds herself hoping for a new life with Mason ‘Storm’ Starr, her brother’s best friend.

Striving to Overcome His Demons, He Seeks Solitude In The Country

Storm’s intent is simple: hide in the quiet confines of his best friend’s family horse ranch in Kentucky. The perfect place to sort out his life after walking away from the Army and fight his internal demons. His solitude is interrupted by his buddy’s little sister. The chemistry between them is off the charts, and he willingly surrenders the battle. Enemies Threaten To Upturn The Family’s Kentucky Derby Ambitions

The Crown family begins receiving threats, just weeks before the Kentucky Derby. The overprotective men in Peyton’s life vow to keep 24/7 tabs on her and the family’s prize horse—Prince Bourbonville—a hopeful for the next Triple Crown. Circumstances arise that threaten to keep Peyton and Prince away from the derby, but Storm and her brother Coach are determined they’ll attend, no matter the sacrifice. Missing the Crown Jewels is a thrilling and heartwarming romance novel that will leave you wanting more!