The Marietta Hotel Series
International love stories for adventurous readers.
The Marietta Hotel Series began with An Affair Across Times Square, which was my first published novel. This book will always have a special place in my heart because of that. I got the idea for this book while traveling in New York City, and I loved Layla and Tyler’s story so much, I extended it into the next book, which also has the love story of Tyler’s sister, Mandy, and her French boyfriend, Julien. That book is also set in the city of my heart, Paris. I envision this series spanning multiple books and locations, each set in a Marietta Hotel somewhere in the world. I wrote an introduction novella, A Love Affair in Las Vegas featuring the hotel manager for the Marietta Times Square while he’s away at a conference in Las Vegas. Keep reading for more on each of these books.
Love Affair in Las Vegas
Does what happen in Vegas stay in Vegas?
Desperate to give her daughter a better life, single mom Dawn has clawed her way to manager at a NYC top hotel, but it’s just a steppingstone. An invite to the Marietta Hotels Conference in Vegas should give her the edge for her next opportunity. Only she hadn’t counted on a sizzling attraction to the man with her dream job.
Bentley’s always had a need to care for others, something he excels at as the Marietta Hotel’s Head Manager. While he loves his job, it can’t quite fill the void in his life for the love of a family. His heart’s been shattered too many times, and he’s given up on trying to find love.
Dawn isn’t interested in sleeping her way to the top, but when Bentley shows her the desire is mutual, she figures a weekend fling can’t hurt. Dawn’s sweet smile and brazen demeanor make Bentley want to risk his heart again, but he fears he wants more than she is willing to give. Can he convince her he’s worth more than a few days of her time, or does what happen in Vegas truly stay in Vegas after all?
Love Affair in Times Square
They’re on opposite sides of Times Square, and the courtroom.
Tyler doesn’t have time for distractions; he has a murder trial to defend, and an innocent client who is counting on him. But after one glance of the mesmerizing woman across Times Square, he doesn’t stand a chance of resisting the sweet temptation.
Layla is back in New York for one thing: to help the DA put away a murderer. She knows not to let herself get caught up in another relationship with a man who’ll decide she’s just too wild for him. But when the man across Times Square witnesses her wild side, and likes it, she wonders if maybe this time, she’s met her match.
As passion ignites between them, and they keep pushing the envelope, Layla starts to wonder if Tyler can handle her heart as well as her heat. But when she finds out he’s defending a murderer, she knows there’s no hope for them. She should know better than to mix business and pleasure.
Author’s Note: This book was previously published as An Affair Across Times Square.
Love Affair in Paris
What could be more romantic than falling in love in the city of lovers?
All Mandy Lachlan wanted was her own identity. All she had to do was run away to Paris to find it. Instead, she finds love, a baby, and a marriage proposal.
Julien Chevalier needs a family. Ever since his mother left when he was a kid, he’s been searching for the security and consistency that comes with marriage and babies. So when he falls for the young African American professor at the Sorbonne, he knows immediately this is the woman for him.
Julien needs to get married the same way Mandy needs her freedom. When they find themselves at the impasse of matrimony, one of them will have to compromise what they want and need.
Author’s Note: This book was previously published as An Engagement in Paris