Flawless (A Love, California Series Novel, Book 1)
"There's always an ugly side to beauty." - Jan Moran

"An engrossing view into the world of 'beautiful people' with an ending that will leave you wanting more." - New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Melissa Foster

Verena Valent is at the helm of her family's legendary Swiss skincare company, which caters to a glamorous clientele in the heart of Beverly Hills. After her parents are killed in an automobile accident, she becomes the sole provider for her younger twin sisters and her grandmother. Instead of attending college with her friends as planned, she rises to the challenge to guide and expand her family's business. She is in the midst of a critical international expansion into Asia when her carefully organized life begins to unravel.

Verena is shaken to discover that her fiancé, Derrick, might be behind a scheme to take over her growing company. While she struggles to save the business that means everything to her, she meets Lance, an executive chef at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She encounters this intriguing man again while on a business trip to Paris, and soon gains a new perspective on love, romance, and relationships.

When the unthinkable occurs and Verena's world collapses, her friends rally around her, among them Scarlett Sandoval, a top intellectual property attorney; Dahlia DuBois, a perfumer from an esteemed line of French perfumers; and Fianna Fitzgerald, a fashion designer with her own trendy boutique.

Ultimately, Verena learns that truth, family, friendship, and love are the unshakable pillars of life. But will she get a second chance in business, or in love?

Flawless is the first book in the Hostile Beauty Series. Follow a group of smart, stylish, entrepreneurial friends as they navigate the turbulences of modern life in the business of beauty. Set in Beverly Hills with action flung across the globe, this engaging series features gutsy, determined best friends, and how they manage to live the lives of their dreams.

"Flawless is an astute, intelligent, gripping romance for the modern woman. Jan Moran's writing took me to the edge; she creates a heroine whom you can't fail to care for and understand. A fabulous first book in the series; I can't wait to read the next one!" - Hannah Fielding, Author of The Echoes of Love

Interview with the Author

Q – What's interesting about the Hostile Beauty series?

A – I love to read books that draw me into another world, and that's exactly what I like to write, too. The Hostile Beauty series is a blend of women's fiction with strong female leads, and the close girlfriend friendships of chic-lit, with a dash of contemporary romance. The women in the Hostile Beauty series are stylish, creative, and smart, but like any of us, they sometimes make mistakes. I really enjoy helping them overcome their challenges.

Q – Why should readers choose the Hostile Beauty series?

A – Because they're fun, vicarious stories ripped from the glamorous world of beauty, yet infused with deep friendships and romantic relationships. My award-winning books have reached the top ten bestseller list in prestigious Rizzoli Bookstore, and climbed as high as #14 on the Amazon Top 100 List for paid books. And I'm thrilled that my historical fiction, Scent of Triumph, is published by St. Martin's Press, a leading New York publisher.

Finally, I simply love to spin great stories for my readers!

Q – Where can I find all the books in the Hostile Beauty series?

A – The Hostile Beauty series is a work-in-progress, with new books planned for release, but check my author page to see the complete list of all my books, from contemporary fiction novel series to my historical fiction novels.

Q – And what kind of books do you like to read?

A – I read widely across genres! I have to admit a great fondness for Barbara Taylor Bradford family sagas series, Lauren Willig historical fiction books, Melissa Foster romance novel series, Elizabeth Adler epic sagas and travel fiction, Anita Hughes contemporary fiction novels, Danielle Steel romance best sellers and strong female leads, Mary Higgins Clark romantic suspense fiction, Michelle Gable Paris novels, and Candace Bushnell contemporary fiction bestsellers. These are the ones I love to snuggle with by the fireplace and escape into another world. I also love stories that travel, and you'll often find my characters traveling in novels to France, Italy, England, and other places.

Thank you for reading!

Hostile Beauty Series eBook Categories

- Beauty Series
- Contemporary Fiction Novel Series
- Contemporary Fiction Bestsellers
- Family Saga Series
- Friendship
- Single Women
- Romance Novel Series
- Romance Bestsellers
- Strong Female Leads
- Women's Fiction Best Sellers
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Flawless (A Love, California Series Novel, Book 1)
"There's always an ugly side to beauty." - Jan Moran

"An engrossing view into the world of 'beautiful people' with an ending that will leave you wanting more." - New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Melissa Foster

Verena Valent is at the helm of her family's legendary Swiss skincare company, which caters to a glamorous clientele in the heart of Beverly Hills. After her parents are killed in an automobile accident, she becomes the sole provider for her younger twin sisters and her grandmother. Instead of attending college with her friends as planned, she rises to the challenge to guide and expand her family's business. She is in the midst of a critical international expansion into Asia when her carefully organized life begins to unravel.

Verena is shaken to discover that her fiancé, Derrick, might be behind a scheme to take over her growing company. While she struggles to save the business that means everything to her, she meets Lance, an executive chef at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She encounters this intriguing man again while on a business trip to Paris, and soon gains a new perspective on love, romance, and relationships.

When the unthinkable occurs and Verena's world collapses, her friends rally around her, among them Scarlett Sandoval, a top intellectual property attorney; Dahlia DuBois, a perfumer from an esteemed line of French perfumers; and Fianna Fitzgerald, a fashion designer with her own trendy boutique.

Ultimately, Verena learns that truth, family, friendship, and love are the unshakable pillars of life. But will she get a second chance in business, or in love?

Flawless is the first book in the Hostile Beauty Series. Follow a group of smart, stylish, entrepreneurial friends as they navigate the turbulences of modern life in the business of beauty. Set in Beverly Hills with action flung across the globe, this engaging series features gutsy, determined best friends, and how they manage to live the lives of their dreams.

"Flawless is an astute, intelligent, gripping romance for the modern woman. Jan Moran's writing took me to the edge; she creates a heroine whom you can't fail to care for and understand. A fabulous first book in the series; I can't wait to read the next one!" - Hannah Fielding, Author of The Echoes of Love

Interview with the Author

Q – What's interesting about the Hostile Beauty series?

A – I love to read books that draw me into another world, and that's exactly what I like to write, too. The Hostile Beauty series is a blend of women's fiction with strong female leads, and the close girlfriend friendships of chic-lit, with a dash of contemporary romance. The women in the Hostile Beauty series are stylish, creative, and smart, but like any of us, they sometimes make mistakes. I really enjoy helping them overcome their challenges.

Q – Why should readers choose the Hostile Beauty series?

A – Because they're fun, vicarious stories ripped from the glamorous world of beauty, yet infused with deep friendships and romantic relationships. My award-winning books have reached the top ten bestseller list in prestigious Rizzoli Bookstore, and climbed as high as #14 on the Amazon Top 100 List for paid books. And I'm thrilled that my historical fiction, Scent of Triumph, is published by St. Martin's Press, a leading New York publisher.

Finally, I simply love to spin great stories for my readers!

Q – Where can I find all the books in the Hostile Beauty series?

A – The Hostile Beauty series is a work-in-progress, with new books planned for release, but check my author page to see the complete list of all my books, from contemporary fiction novel series to my historical fiction novels.

Q – And what kind of books do you like to read?

A – I read widely across genres! I have to admit a great fondness for Barbara Taylor Bradford family sagas series, Lauren Willig historical fiction books, Melissa Foster romance novel series, Elizabeth Adler epic sagas and travel fiction, Anita Hughes contemporary fiction novels, Danielle Steel romance best sellers and strong female leads, Mary Higgins Clark romantic suspense fiction, Michelle Gable Paris novels, and Candace Bushnell contemporary fiction bestsellers. These are the ones I love to snuggle with by the fireplace and escape into another world. I also love stories that travel, and you'll often find my characters traveling in novels to France, Italy, England, and other places.

Thank you for reading!

Hostile Beauty Series eBook Categories

- Beauty Series
- Contemporary Fiction Novel Series
- Contemporary Fiction Bestsellers
- Family Saga Series
- Friendship
- Single Women
- Romance Novel Series
- Romance Bestsellers
- Strong Female Leads
- Women's Fiction Best Sellers
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"There's always an ugly side to beauty." - Jan Moran

"An engrossing view into the world of 'beautiful people' with an ending that will leave you wanting more." - New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Melissa Foster

Verena Valent is at the helm of her family's legendary Swiss skincare company, which caters to a glamorous clientele in the heart of Beverly Hills. After her parents are killed in an automobile accident, she becomes the sole provider for her younger twin sisters and her grandmother. Instead of attending college with her friends as planned, she rises to the challenge to guide and expand her family's business. She is in the midst of a critical international expansion into Asia when her carefully organized life begins to unravel.

Verena is shaken to discover that her fiancé, Derrick, might be behind a scheme to take over her growing company. While she struggles to save the business that means everything to her, she meets Lance, an executive chef at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She encounters this intriguing man again while on a business trip to Paris, and soon gains a new perspective on love, romance, and relationships.

When the unthinkable occurs and Verena's world collapses, her friends rally around her, among them Scarlett Sandoval, a top intellectual property attorney; Dahlia DuBois, a perfumer from an esteemed line of French perfumers; and Fianna Fitzgerald, a fashion designer with her own trendy boutique.

Ultimately, Verena learns that truth, family, friendship, and love are the unshakable pillars of life. But will she get a second chance in business, or in love?

Flawless is the first book in the Hostile Beauty Series. Follow a group of smart, stylish, entrepreneurial friends as they navigate the turbulences of modern life in the business of beauty. Set in Beverly Hills with action flung across the globe, this engaging series features gutsy, determined best friends, and how they manage to live the lives of their dreams.

"Flawless is an astute, intelligent, gripping romance for the modern woman. Jan Moran's writing took me to the edge; she creates a heroine whom you can't fail to care for and understand. A fabulous first book in the series; I can't wait to read the next one!" - Hannah Fielding, Author of The Echoes of Love

Interview with the Author

Q – What's interesting about the Hostile Beauty series?

A – I love to read books that draw me into another world, and that's exactly what I like to write, too. The Hostile Beauty series is a blend of women's fiction with strong female leads, and the close girlfriend friendships of chic-lit, with a dash of contemporary romance. The women in the Hostile Beauty series are stylish, creative, and smart, but like any of us, they sometimes make mistakes. I really enjoy helping them overcome their challenges.

Q – Why should readers choose the Hostile Beauty series?

A – Because they're fun, vicarious stories ripped from the glamorous world of beauty, yet infused with deep friendships and romantic relationships. My award-winning books have reached the top ten bestseller list in prestigious Rizzoli Bookstore, and climbed as high as #14 on the Amazon Top 100 List for paid books. And I'm thrilled that my historical fiction, Scent of Triumph, is published by St. Martin's Press, a leading New York publisher.

Finally, I simply love to spin great stories for my readers!

Q – Where can I find all the books in the Hostile Beauty series?

A – The Hostile Beauty series is a work-in-progress, with new books planned for release, but check my author page to see the complete list of all my books, from contemporary fiction novel series to my historical fiction novels.

Q – And what kind of books do you like to read?

A – I read widely across genres! I have to admit a great fondness for Barbara Taylor Bradford family sagas series, Lauren Willig historical fiction books, Melissa Foster romance novel series, Elizabeth Adler epic sagas and travel fiction, Anita Hughes contemporary fiction novels, Danielle Steel romance best sellers and strong female leads, Mary Higgins Clark romantic suspense fiction, Michelle Gable Paris novels, and Candace Bushnell contemporary fiction bestsellers. These are the ones I love to snuggle with by the fireplace and escape into another world. I also love stories that travel, and you'll often find my characters traveling in novels to France, Italy, England, and other places.

Thank you for reading!

Hostile Beauty Series eBook Categories

- Beauty Series
- Contemporary Fiction Novel Series
- Contemporary Fiction Bestsellers
- Family Saga Series
- Friendship
- Single Women
- Romance Novel Series
- Romance Bestsellers
- Strong Female Leads
- Women's Fiction Best Sellers

Product Details

BN ID: 2940150482531
Publisher: Sunny Palms Press
Publication date: 08/15/2014
Series: Love, California , #1
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 302
File size: 498 KB

About the Author

Jan Moran is a bestselling and award winning author. She writes historical women's fiction for St. Martin's Press (Scent of Triumph), contemporary women's fiction, and nonfiction books. Her stories are smart and stylish, and written with emotional depth. Jan often draws on her international travel and business experiences, infusing her books with realistic details. The Midwest Book Review and Kirkus have recommended her books, calling her heroines strong, complex, and resourceful. She blogs for ProjectEve and at www.JanMoran.com.

Jan has been featured in numerous prestigious media outlets, including CNN, Women's Wear Daily, Allure, InStyle, and O Magazine, and has contributed to Cosmopolitan, Elle, and Costco Connection.

As a serial entrepreneur, Jan is the founder and creator of Scentsa, a touch-screen software program. The fragrance and skincare programs are at Sephora stores in the US, Canada, and international locations. Scentsa was sold to Sephora.

Jan is a graduate of Harvard Business School and the University of Texas, and attended the UCLA Writers Program. She has spoken before Fashion Group International, The Fragrance Foundation, and The American Society of Perfumers.

She enjoys receiving letters and emails from readers, and is available to speak to book clubs. Contact her on her website.

Quotes:
"Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance."
-- USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster


Book Awards:
2013 Reader's Favorite Bronze Award for Historical Fiction
2013 The Kindle Book Review Best Indie Book Awards Finalist
2013 San Diego Book Awards Finalist
2013 Indie Excellence Awards Finalist


Entrepreneurial Awards:
The Fragrance Foundation FiFi Award for Technological Breakthrough
Cisco Growing with Technology Award for Operational Excellence
Stevie Award for Technological Innovator

Jan's Note:

Hello friends! A few of my favorite things include a good cup of coffee, dark chocolate, traveling anywhere, and a warm sunny beach. I'm originally from Austin, Texas, and a trace of a drawl still survives to this day, although I have lived in Southern California with my family for years. I am passionate about ideas, writing, and entrepreneurship, which is why my characters always seem to be starting or running their own business. And I love to hear from readers!
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