Welcome to Lost Creek, a small town deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where people come seeking new opportunities and a chance to reinvent themselves—and maybe even find love.
*Each contemporary romance in Lost Creek may be read as a standalone and in any order. The series will be available exclusively at Amazon and can be read for free in Kindle Unlimited.
A man rocked by scandal. A woman betrayed by those she loved. A kiss that should be wrong but is more than right…
Winemaker Braden Clark’s world is turned upside down when his father is convicted of embezzlement charges and sentenced to prison. The family’s prestigious company, Clark Vineyards, no longer exists, its assets and the very land the grapes grow on being seized by the federal government. Braden, tainted by scandal, can’t land a job in wine industry, despite his skills and reputation.
Event planner Harper Hart discovers the day before her wedding that her fiancé has been cheating on her with her best friend. Eager to escape Austin, she returns home to Lost Creek, a small town in the serene Texas Hill Country, where her family runs Lost Creek Vineyards, known for its remarkable wines.
Braden gets a fresh start as a viticulturist at Lost Creek Winery, soon working his way up to chief winemaker. He would prefer to devote all his time and energy to his job, but Harper, who has taken on the role of the winery’s event manager, is a sexy distraction that he can’t seem to avoid.
Soon, their professional and personal lives intertwine, with their friendship deepening. As they learn to lean on one another for support and heal emotionally, friendship turns into love.
Can two people damaged almost beyond repair heal emotionally?
Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s The Perfect Blend, the first book in Lost Creek: Texas Hill Country. This romance contains no third-act breakup!
https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Blend-Small-Town-Romance-ebook/dp/B0CRWVJL5P/
A divorced man seeking a new beginning. A woman driven by her art. A new beginning which brings them together…
Dax Tennyson was a Dallas accountant, eager to start a family with his wife. When he learns she’s lied about everything, he ditches both his wife and the conventional lifestyle he’d adapted for her. Following his heart, Dax opens a coffeehouse on the square in Lost Creek, a small town in the Texas Hill Country, and is ready to start a band, hoping they can play weekend gigs.
Ivy Hart’s passion is painting. To pay the bills, though, she takes a position as the assistant manager of Houston art gallery, soon finding she does all her boss’ work and her own for less than half his salary. Tired of having no free time to pursue her own art, Ivy quits and returns home to Lost Creek. She becomes head of the tasting room at Lost Creek Winery, her family’s successful business.
Finding inspiration in the surrounding landscape, Ivy volunteers to paint a mural on a wall of the town square, hoping to showcase her talent. While painting it, she meets Dax, who is determined to discover more about the enigmatic artist behind the mural. The couple bonds over their shared pursuit of artistic dreams, even more so after Dax surprises Ivy by arranging a live music and art fusion event at his coffeehouse. Local musicians and artists are invited to exhibit their talents, and the joint venture becomes a popular affair in the community, mixing the magic of music with art as Dax takes to the stage, singing original songs he has written.
Ivy’s incorporates elements of the Hill Country and nature into her paintings, capturing the essence of the region. As her reputation grows, an offer to exhibit her work in a larger venue causes her to face a decision regarding her career and her relationship with Dax.
Will Ivy leave everything behind— including her budding romance with Dax— to pursue an art career beyond Lost Creek?
Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s Painted Melodies, the second book in Lost Creek: Texas Hill Country.
https://www.amazon.com/Painted-Melodies-Small-Town-Romance-ebook/dp/B0CRWV4Q1D/
A man betrayed both professionally and personally. A woman on the verge of changing careers. A kiss that alters their relationship…
Novelist Holden Scott earned success straight out of the gate, seeing his first novel published and turned into a popular film. He’s sold the rights to his second bestseller to a director starting his own production company has accepted the challenge to write the script. After a nasty breakup with his girlfriend, Holden seeks solace in the Texas Hill Country and rents a cottage in Lost Creek, hoping the peace of the small town will be conducive to writing— and healing.
Finley Farrow balances her career in education with her interest in photography, teaching during the week and photographing weddings at Lost Creek Winery for her longtime friend’s wedding business on weekends. She’s expanding her side business and toying with the idea to pursue photography full-time.
When Holden stumbles upon an intriguing photography exhibit at the local library, the captivating images, filled with mystery and emotion, cause him to seek out the photographer who can tell a moving story through her pictures. Holden gets to know Finley and encourages her to follow her dreams, while she supports him as he struggles with turning his novel into a screenplay.
As Holden spends more time with Finley, they begin to bond over their shared experiences of heartbreak and the realization that art can be a powerful tool for emotional healing. With time, their connection evolves into a deep and tender love that they both desperately needed but never expected to find. In each other’s arms, they find a refuge from the pain of their pasts and the strength to face the uncertainties of their futures.
Can Holden and Finley find success in their professional lives while learning to love— and trust— again?
Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s Script of Love, the third book in Lost Creek: Texas Hill Country. This romance contains no third-act breakup!
https://www.amazon.com/Script-Love-Small-Town-Romance-ebook/dp/B0CRWZH7JL/
An army veteran returning to his hometown. A teacher embarking on a new venture. A pitmaster and baker who form a creative partnership— and fall in love…
Ry Blackwood left Lost Creek after high school graduation, enlisting in the army with his best friend. After being stationed on foreign soil for a dozen years, he’s ready to return home and begin life as a civilian. Embracing the solace and sense of belonging in Lost Creek, Ry throws himself into his family’s BBQ business, a familiar world packed with the intoxicating aroma of slow-smoked meats and the bustling energy of his loved ones. Little does he know fate has a sweet surprise waiting for him in the form of a pretty baker.
Emerson Frost grew up in foster care, winning a full ride to the University of Texas. Now a third grade teacher, she has a side business baking cakes for Weddings with Hart. Her life turns upside down, however, when the owner of The Bake House dies, bequeathing the town’s beloved bakery to Emerson. Leaving teaching to devote herself to baking full-time, she is finding her feet as a business owner. Emerson is taken with Ry, a charming lady’s man whom she’s determined to stay away from.
Yet Ry is wildly creative, intriguing Emerson with his ideas of fusing Asian cuisine with traditional Texas barbeque— and then inviting her to collaborate with him, merging her baking techniques with his innovative concepts. As they experiment, their creations become popular with the events they cater at Lost Creek Winery.
Their passion for food ignites their passion for one another, and love blossoms amidst heartfelt conversations about their dreams and desires. But Emerson is closed off from her emotions, not one to trust easily.
Can Ry win Emerson’s heart and teach her to open hers to love?
Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s Love at First Bite, the fourth book in Lost Creek: Texas Hill Country. This romance contains no third-act breakup!
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Every-Bite-Small-Romance-ebook/dp/B0CRWV3BNV/
A man emotionally closed off from the world. A woman starting a new life . Two individuals who have suffered tragedies— and now have a second chance at love…
Country songwriter Tucker Young lost his pregnant wife to a drunk driver. He’s retreated into himself, guilty because he survived the car crash. His ability to write a pretty melody and pen its lyrics has dried up. He winds up in Lost Creek, a small town in the Texas Hill Country where he spent summers with his cousin Ry Blackwood. Tucker hopes to recover from his devastation and find both solace and inspiration.
Two years ago, Reagan Bradley’s fiancé was killed a week before their wedding, and she buries herself in work to overcome her grief. Tired of her empty, lonely life in Manhattan and suddenly yearning for her home state again, she abruptly resigns from her job. Reagan travels to her beloved aunt’s bed & breakfast in Lost Creek, with hopes she can heal emotionally and find a new purpose in life.
Neither Tucker nor Reagan is looking for love, but a friendship blossoms between them, and they feel safe sharing their stories of grief and the struggles they’ve faced. Tucker regains his interest in life and songwriting again, while Reagan makes new friends and settles into the Lost Creek community.
Will Tucker and Reagan navigate their complicated feelings for one another and face their fears, even as they learn to trust— and love— again?
Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s Whispered Melodies, the final book in Lost Creek: Texas Hill Country. This romance contains no third-act breakup!
https://www.amazon.com/Whispered-Melodies-Small-Town-Romance-ebook/dp/B0CRWVPDHN/