Welcome to Chapel Cove, Oregon, where life begins at forty. When she reveals the reason she can’t risk moving back to the city, will he choose to stand by her? And when Isaiah is thrown into relying on God as his world crumbles, can Cas choose to stand by him? His confident charm is hard to resist, but she can’t give up the life she’s worked hard to create or the faith that means everything to her and join him in the fast lane. And okay, perhaps she does love Isaiah, just a little bit. She also loves her friends, her church, and the peace of mind she’s developed since she came to live in Chapel Cove. Watercolor artist and cafe manager Cas Salter loves to paint the ever-changing ocean. Plus, even better, he’ll get to spend more time with the pretty local artist he met and fell for at his friend’s wedding. But spending the holidays in a small Oregon town with his former business partner will let him finalize the purchase of his friend’s share of their business. He thrives on the buzz of making deals and signing multi-million dollar contracts.

Successful Austin CEO Isaiah Williams rarely gives himself the luxury of time off. He loves the night life, she loves the quiet life. He’s a fast-paced businessman, she’s a slowed-down artist. Stand by Me (A Chapel Cove Romance, Book 14) by Autumn Macarthur Though they come from vastly different worlds, Iris and Ekon are both determined to reach their goals, and the only way to do that is to work together–if they can just keep their hearts from getting in the way. To pay for his actions against Ọlọrọ Ilé, he’s forced to assist the charismatic Iris Blakely–but he can’t allow his heart to distract him from regaining his status. But when she discovers that Ekon Diallo–the man who betrayed her best friend–will be her business consultant, the battle between her desires and reality begins.Įkon Diallo has lost everything: his princely title, his material possessions, his friends, and the respect of his fellow Ọlọrans.

Can she stop herself from falling before she’s too far gone?Īs a fashion aficionado and best friend of the queen of the African island country Ọlọrọ Ilé, Iris Blakely dreams of using her talent to start a sustainable clothing line to help citizens in impoverished areas and honor the country’s resources.

Entrusted by Jody Hedlund