New to the Bluewater Billionaire world? Then you can start with:
Emily has a billion-dollar deal that’s falling apart and a naked stranger in her bathtub who says he can make all her problems disappear in Lucy Score’s The Price of Scandal.
Cameron is reluctantly saddled with an overprotective bodyguard in Claire Kingsley’s The Mogul and the Muscle.
Bluewater Billionaires is a series of interconnected, standalone romantic comedies. Each can be read on its own but if you’re interested in the official reading order:
#1: Lucy Score’s The Price of Scandal
#2: Claire Kingsley’s The Mogul and the Muscle
#3: Kathryn Nolan’s Wild Open Hearts
#4: Pippa Grant’s Crazy for Loving You
You can meet Matilda’s forever family (Edward and Roxy) in my steamy, opposites-attract romance STRICTLY PROFESSIONAL.
And you can meet Beatrix’s forever family (Victoria Whitney) in my sexy suspense romance novel, BEHIND THE VEIL. The story follows Henry and Delilah, two private detectives who must go undercover as a fake married couple to track down a priceless stolen book.
A Note From The Author
Dear reader,
Thank you for reading Luna and Beck’s sweet, funny, sexy and emotional love story. To say I was obsessed with these two would be an understatement. In fact, the hardest editing challenge for me was stopping them from leaping into each other’s arms from their very first meeting. But I will say—making these two opposites truly work for their happily ever after was pure joy.
Of course, working with Lucy Score, Claire Kingsley and Pippa Grant to bring you the Bluewater Billionaires series was an absolute delight (more on that in the acknowledgments).
This story was very personal to me. I was a fundraiser for more than eight years; six of those spent at a grassroots nonprofit that helped homeless women re-enter the workforce. Many of them—like the staff at Lucky Dog—had been in and out of the criminal justice system. Many of them, on the first day of class, expressed a deep sense of worthlessness. Of lacking value to our community because they were homeless, poor, female, lacked a certain amount of education, were single mothers, etc. They had been labeled and deemed trash—quite literally. Although by the time they graduated our program, the words they would use to describe themselves were dramatically different: strong, courageous, beautiful, hard-working, intelligent, brave. Seen. Valuable. Important. It was my greatest privilege to bear witness to their transformations over the years—and I will never, ever forget their stories.
My husband and I also recently adopted a rescue dog named Walter. I’ve always been a dog-lover—so I understood the connection and love that could exist between human and pet. But I’ll never forget the memory of a scared, shaking Walter being placed in our arms on his adoption day. And I’ll never forget what Walter had looked like in the kennel the day he was scheduled to be euthanized—a stray from the street, nothing more. As anyone who even casually follows me online knows… Walter is the light of my life.
It’s no surprise, then, that I’m equally drawn to programs like the one I envisioned for Beck, Jem and Wes. And luckily there are many out there if you experience that same passion. But the one I drew from the most for details and inspiration is called the Marley’s Mutts Pawsitive Change Prison Program. Marley’s Mutts is a dog-rescue nonprofit, and Pawsitive Change is run in state prisons in California. Inmates and at-risk shelter dogs are paired together for 14 weeks—both working on a process of rehabilitation and transforming together. The program is also run at California’s juvenile facilities for girls.
If you’re interested in supporting them, you can find out more (and donate) at :
https://www.marleysmutts.org/pawsitivechange/
Love,
Kathryn
Acknowledgments
For Lucy, Claire and Pippa: thank you for making this entire process a freaking blast. Your intelligence, humor and kindness are a source of light in our indie world. Keep it shinin’. (If you’ve never met these women in person, they are as brilliant as they appear online). Creating the Bluewater world—and getting to write Emily, Cameron, Luna and Daisy—was amazing from beginning to end. Who knows what those Wealthy Widows will get up to at the next HOA meeting? I’ll bring the flasks.
For Faith: who is not only my best friend, but the world’s best developmental and content editor. Thank you for all of the brainstorming and pep talks and supremely brilliant edits, as always.
For Bronwyn, Jodi and Julia—beta readers extraordinaire. The three of you caught everything—and made me work hard for that HEA. Thank you for your eagle eyes and perfect feedback.
For the Hippie Chicks: thank you for being the most beautiful and hopeful group ever. I think Luna would totally be at home in our little bohemian circle of good vibes.
Always always for Rob (and Walter)—my beloved little family of nomads. Thank you for the road trips, the camping, the endless cups of coffee and the daily reminders that I don’t suck at writing. I made Rob promise to take me on a vacation to Miami if I finished this book so… you know… I’ve got a suitcase packed with a bikini and a dozen flower crowns. Meet me in South Beach?
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About Kathryn
I'm an adventurous hippie chick that loves to write steamy romance. My specialty is slow-burn sexual tension with plenty of witty dialogue and tons of heart.
I started my writing career in elementary school, writing about Star Wars and Harry Potter and inventing love stories in my journals. And I blame my obsession with slow-burn on my similar obsession for The X-Files.
I'm a born-and-raised Philly girl, but left for Northern California right after college, where I met my adorably-bearded husband. After living there for eight years, we decided to embark on an epic, six-month road trip, traveling across the country with our little van, Van Morrison. Eighteen states and 17,000 miles later, we're back in my hometown of Philadelphia for a bit... but I know the next adventure is just around the corner.
When I'm not spending the (early) mornings writing steamy love scenes with a strong cup of coffee, you can find me outdoors -- hiking, camping, traveling, yoga-ing.
Books By Kathryn
STRICTLY PROFESSIONAL
Edward Cavendish III and Roxy Quinn couldn’t be more different. He’s a polite, wealthy hotelier from England. She’s a scowling, bad-ass tattoo artist. But when a night of heartbreak brings them together, their chemistry – and connection – is electrifying. Seeing each other romantically is not an option – until they meet again under strictly professional circumstances.
BOHEMIAN
Shy, nerdy Calvin inherits his grandfather’s bookstore in funky Big Sur, but has no idea whether to sell the bookstore – or take on the challenge of keeping the store’s literary legacy alive. When a bohemian-style photo shoot brings famous super model Lucia Bell to Big Sur, sparks fly between these two total opposites.
LANDSLIDE
Gabe Shaw has the perfect life in Big Sur. He’s the third-generation-owner (and bartender) at The Bar, the only place in this funky small town where the quirky locals can drink in peace. A hopeless romantic, Gabe’s only lacking one thing: his soul mate. And when a sudden storm traps a sexy, funny make-up artist named Josie in Big Sur, one night of searing passion turns into much more. Too bad Josie doesn’t believe in falling in love.
RIPTIDE
Avery Dacosta is an ambitious property developer, intent on building a luxury hotel on
Playa Vieja’s last untouched beach. And she has no time for Finn Travis, the laid-back, hippie surfer who decides to protest this hotel – and her workplace – every day. Unfortunately, Finn’s not only the most aggravating man she’s ever met – but sexy as hell. Can these two enemies-turned-lovers ever find a middle ground?
SEXY SHORTS (VOLUME 1)
A sweet, dirty collection of fourteen sexy short stories.
BEHIND THE VEIL
Private detective Delilah Barrett is entirely unprepared for her new assignment: hunt down a stolen rare manuscript that's hidden within Philadelphia's glamorous high society. The only catch? Delilah must go undercover as a fake married couple with her new partner Henry Finch -- a devastatingly handsome librarian. But as the danger intensifies...so does the temptation to let their fake desire become real.
WILD OPEN HEARTS
Luna’s cheerful, hippie reputation is ruined when her billion-dollar company is caught in a scandal. And only a burly, dog-rescuing biker can help her. As these opposites give in to their electrifying attraction – will their differences keep them apart? Or will they learn to trust their wild hearts?
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