Love Built to Last ~ Fireflies ~ Book 1

by Lisa Ricard Claro

Overview

She can't let go of her dead husband...

Maddie Kinkaid believes her late husband, Jack, gives her advice on everything from ordering a pizza to hiring a carpenter, so when she finds Caleb Walker's business card on Jack's desk, she's convinced that he's the guy to remodel her kitchen.


He can't decide if she's worth the risk...

Caleb is a single father, and protecting his young son means avoiding romantic entanglements. But there's heat in every kitchen, and sparks ignite between Caleb and Maddie--until disaster strikes.

When Jack goes silent, Maddie's guilt consumes her, and it looks as if she and Caleb will never find their happily-ever-after--at least, not without a little help from Jack...

LOVE BUILT TO LAST began as the award-winning short story Fireflies, and is now the first novel in the Fireflies series. Watch for Book 2 Love to Believe and Book 3 Love to Win, coming soon from Lisa Ricard Claro and Black Opal Books.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940151479516
Publisher:	Black Opal Books
Publication date:	06/19/2015
Series:	Fireflies , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	330
File size:	517 KB

About the Author

Lisa Ricard Claro is an award-winning author and Pushcart Prize nominee with published articles and stories spanning multiple media. She resides in Georgia with her husband of more than three decades and counting, is a mother of three (a ruggedly handsome son and two stunningly beautiful daughters—she might be a little biased), and dreams of one day living at the beach. Seriously dreams of it. As in, she’s already decorating her dream beach house. In addition to an array of sand dollars and seashells, she keeps a framed sign hanging in her office: Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses Welcome Here.

Claro is also a lover of dogs and cats, and has a heart for rescues. This is why you will find a rescued pet companion in every one of her books. Sometimes they are part of the story line (Pirate, the dog, in Love Built to Last), and sometimes they’re already ensconced in their forever home with one of Claro’s characters (Pavarotti the cat, in Love to Win). As you read her books, watch for the rescues!

While Claro is a fan of storytelling in all genres, Romance is her favorite because she believes everyone deserves love and a happily-ever-after. But she adores a little mystery now and then, too, so keep an eye out for Claro’s authorship of a whodunit one of these days soon.

Editorial Reviews

The story is cute and tugs at your heartstrings. It's got a good, strong plot and a few twists and turns that surprised even me. A good book for a rainy afternoon by the fire with a nice cup of tea.

Taylor Jones

Love Built to Last is a story about love, loss, and starting over that is well-written, heartwarming, and a delightful read.

Regan Murphy