When There Was Us
CALIFORNIA DREAMING, BOOK 1
A lover who disappears. A best friend who takes his place. A girl who desperately loves them both.
It’s 1982 in California’s Bay Area, where Jacqui Hall yearns to belong. Stuck living at home so her oppressive parents will pay for college, the nineteen-year-old aspiring writer wishes for someone to make her feel special. And her dreams seem to come true when she hits it off with a pair of hot mechanics that work next door.
Falling hard for the haunted Mick, Jacqui finally finds acceptance in his passionate arms. But when he vanishes without a word and his rakish best friend Remy steps into his shoes, she’s torn between two very different kinds of affection.
When Mick returns and Remy doesn’t want to let go, will Jacqui be forced to choose, or can she truly have it all?
Recalling the days of West Coast car culture and low-tech times, When There Was Us delivers an intimate story of found family and polyamorous sexual awakening. Packed with emotion, irresistible characters, and heartfelt honesty, this absorbing tale is authentically real.
NOTE TO READERS
When There Was Us is the first book in the California Dreaming romance series, a continuing story (vs. connected standalones). While book one ends on a HFN and is a complete work, there is a cliffhanger that resolves in book two: When There Was You with a full HEA. There are a total of four books in this continuing series.
It’s 1982 in California’s Bay Area, where Jacqui Hall yearns to belong. Stuck living at home so her oppressive parents will pay for college, the nineteen-year-old aspiring writer wishes for someone to make her feel special. And her dreams seem to come true when she hits it off with a pair of hot mechanics that work next door.
Falling hard for the haunted Mick, Jacqui finally finds acceptance in his passionate arms. But when he vanishes without a word and his rakish best friend Remy steps into his shoes, she’s torn between two very different kinds of affection.
When Mick returns and Remy doesn’t want to let go, will Jacqui be forced to choose, or can she truly have it all?
Recalling the days of West Coast car culture and low-tech times, When There Was Us delivers an intimate story of found family and polyamorous sexual awakening. Packed with emotion, irresistible characters, and heartfelt honesty, this absorbing tale is authentically real.
NOTE TO READERS
When There Was Us is the first book in the California Dreaming romance series, a continuing story (vs. connected standalones). While book one ends on a HFN and is a complete work, there is a cliffhanger that resolves in book two: When There Was You with a full HEA. There are a total of four books in this continuing series.
The ebook is exclusive on Amazon* and also available in Kindle Unlimited.
Paperbacks are available anywhere books are sold.
*As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small commission on sales.
Paperbacks are available anywhere books are sold.
*As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small commission on sales.
When There Was You
CALIFORNIA DREAMING, BOOK 2
A broken heart. A chance encounter. One night that could change everything.
Jacqui Hall is limping through 1984 with a heart shattered so thoroughly, it might be irreparable. When a plum magazine job across the country arises, she jumps at the opportunity, desperate to restart her life and chase her dreams. And when she meets a handsome stranger and they share one reckless, memorable night, it stirs passions she feared were long dead.
But leaving California brings consuming loneliness and new troubles as Jacqui struggles to find her footing. Until Mr. One Night Only roars back into her life, testing her resolve about falling for another sweet-talking man with hypnotic eyes—and arms that feel like home. Especially when they’re both emotionally scarred and harboring deal-breaking secrets.
But if she’s brave enough to trust again, will Jacqui find the man truly worthy of her heart?
Recalling the days of muscle car culture and low-tech times, K.C. Lake delivers an intimate story of healing hearts and found family. When There Was You is the second propulsive book in the California Dreaming contemporary romance series. If you like emotional reads, strong dialogue, and swoonworthy book boyfriends, you’ll adore this steamy love story packed with all the feels.
Jacqui Hall is limping through 1984 with a heart shattered so thoroughly, it might be irreparable. When a plum magazine job across the country arises, she jumps at the opportunity, desperate to restart her life and chase her dreams. And when she meets a handsome stranger and they share one reckless, memorable night, it stirs passions she feared were long dead.
But leaving California brings consuming loneliness and new troubles as Jacqui struggles to find her footing. Until Mr. One Night Only roars back into her life, testing her resolve about falling for another sweet-talking man with hypnotic eyes—and arms that feel like home. Especially when they’re both emotionally scarred and harboring deal-breaking secrets.
But if she’s brave enough to trust again, will Jacqui find the man truly worthy of her heart?
Recalling the days of muscle car culture and low-tech times, K.C. Lake delivers an intimate story of healing hearts and found family. When There Was You is the second propulsive book in the California Dreaming contemporary romance series. If you like emotional reads, strong dialogue, and swoonworthy book boyfriends, you’ll adore this steamy love story packed with all the feels.
The ebook is exclusive on Amazon* and also available in Kindle Unlimited.
Paperbacks will soon be available anywhere books are sold and will be added to my web store when stock is available.
*As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small commission on sales.
Paperbacks will soon be available anywhere books are sold and will be added to my web store when stock is available.
*As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a small commission on sales.