{"product_id":"2940149594634","title":"Daring Declarations: Dare Valley","description":"USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND presents an anthology containing two shorter novels in her bestselling small town series, Dare Valley, THE HOLIDAY SERENADE and THE TOWN SQUARE. The first time in print, these two sweet romances showcase the heartwarming Hale family, beloved by readers. A $2 savings off the cost of the books individually.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE HOLIDAY SERENADE\u003cbr\u003eProfessional gambler and millionaire Rhett Butler Blaylock is everything Martha Stewart wannabe Abbie Maven doesn’t want in a man-flamboyant, flashy, and unreserved. After a horrible experience in her youth, she has spent her life trying to make all the right choices, pouring her energy into being the best possible single mother to her son. Rhett’s determined to show Abbie he can be the man of her dreams. As Christmas approaches, he prepares a special surprise for her, hoping the holiday will work its magic and grant him a miracle. Will his holiday serenade heal Abbie’s heart and convince her to give love a second chance?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE TOWN SQUARE\u003cbr\u003eArthur Hale returns to his hometown of Dare Valley, Colorado to start a new newspaper that will channel the voice of the West. But the bigger the dream, the higher the price. Arthur’s ambition and drive isolate him, and the only person who can break through his self-imposed solitude is Harriet Jenkins, his talented and mysterious secretary. What he doesn’t know is that Harriet Jenkins is actually Harriet Wentworth. A newspaper article ruined her father and sullied her family name, and now she’s out for revenge on the journalist who wrote it: Arthur Hale. Soon the impossible happens, and Harriet finds herself falling for the man she set out to destroy, but can the two build a future on a foundation of lies and ugly truths?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor's Note: All books can easily be read as stand-alone stories, and you’ll likely enjoy reading all the books in the series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Small Town Dare Valley series:\u003cbr\u003eNORA ROBERTS LAND (Meredith \u0026amp; Tanner)\u003cbr\u003eFRENCH ROAST (Jill \u0026amp; Brian)\u003cbr\u003eTHE GRAND OPENING (Peggy \u0026amp; Mac)\u003cbr\u003eTHE HOLIDAY SERENADE (Abbie \u0026amp; Rhett)\u003cbr\u003eTHE TOWN SQUARE (Arthur \u0026amp; Harriet) \u003cbr\u003eTHE PARK OF SUNSET DREAMS (Jane \u0026amp; Matt)\u003cbr\u003eTHE PERFECT INGREDIENT (Elizabeth \u0026amp; Terrance) ~ coming Fall 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dare River series (connected to Dare Valley):\u003cbr\u003eCOUNTRY HEAVEN (Tory \u0026amp; Rye)\u003cbr\u003eCOUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOK\u003cbr\u003eCOUNTRY HEAVEN SONG BOOK\u003cbr\u003eTHE CHOCOLATE GARDEN (Tammy \u0026amp; J.P.)\u003cbr\u003eTHE CHOCOLATE GARDEN: A MAGICAL TALE (a children’s book companion) ~ coming soon \u003cbr\u003eFIREFLIES AND MAGNOLIAS (Amelia \u0026amp; Clayton) ~ coming Winter 2015 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREVIEWS:\u003cbr\u003e\"It {NORA ROBERTS LAND} captures the best of what I love in a Nora Roberts novel...\" BlogCritics \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“…Finding love like in the pages of a Nora Roberts story.” Publishers Weekly WW Ladies Book Club \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I am adding Ava Miles to my list of always reads like Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, Kristen Ashley, and NORA ROBERTS.” Marjay's Reading Blog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An entertaining ride…{and) a full-bodied romance.\" Readers’ Favorite on FRENCH ROAST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ava Miles is fast becoming one of my favorite light contemporary romance writers.” Tome Tender on THE GRAND OPENING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The latest book in the Dare Valley series is a continuation of love, family, and romance.” Mary J. Gramlich on THE HOLIDAY SERENADE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Ms. Miles’ words melted into each page until the world receded around me…” Tome Tender on THE TOWN SQUARE \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If ever there was a contemporary romance that rated a 10 on a scale of 1 to 5…this one is it!\" The Romance Reviews on COUNTRY HEAVEN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles burst onto the contemporary romance scene after receiving Nora Roberts’ blessing for her use of Ms. Roberts’ name in her debut novel, the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND, which kicked off her small town series, Dare Valley, and brought praise from reviewers and readers alike. Ava has also released a connected series called Dare River, set outside the country music capital of Nashville. She’s fast becoming a favorite author in light contemporary romance (Tome Tender) and is known for funny, emotional stories about family and empowerment. Ava’s background is as diverse as her characters. She’s a former chef, worked as a long-time conflict expert rebuilding warzones, and now writes full-time from her own small town community.","brand":"Ava Miles, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47166753374448,"sku":"2940149594634","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940149594634_p0.jpg?v=1764004903","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940149594634","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}