# Cynthia Cooke ~ USA Today Bestselling Author


## Posts

- [EXCERPT - FORGIVING CHASE, Granite Falls book 5](https://cynthiacooke.com/2022/07/20/excerpt-forgiving-chase-granite-falls-book-5/): “This is not going backward. This is a new beginning for both of us, and you’re going to love it.” Jacquie Halloway said the words to her little dog with as much conviction as she could muster. The last of her things were stowed in the trunk of her car as she drove toward Granite Falls, the one place she swore she’d never return to. Eight years ago, she left the small mountain town where she’d grown up, wanting a fresh start free of constant reminders of Chase—her longtime boyfriend who had left without a word, joined the Army, and never […]
- [Excerpt from Christmas in Granite Falls!](https://cynthiacooke.com/2022/01/06/excerpt-cgf/): Christmas in Granite Falls – Book 1 in the Granite Falls Series Christmas In Granite Falls (Heartwarming, Sweet, Small-Town Romance) A grieving widow moves to a small town to rebuild her life and discovers a kindred spirit in one of her kindergarten students who’d lost her mother. They could help each other heal if the child’s uncle didn’t fight them at every turn. Can the spirit of Christmas help a grieving heart find joy in the season? After her husband dies in a brutal attack, Abby Giles can no longer face the busy streets outside her townhouse. When her sister […]
- [Excerpt - Fighting For Bailey](https://cynthiacooke.com/2022/01/06/fighting-for-bailey-excerpt/): Fighting For Bailey Granite Falls Book 2 – A small-town, sweet, second-chance Romance! Fighting to keep his daughter, a single dad must accept help from the woman who broke his heart. The crows were back—those monster birds with their oily black wings and dark beady eyes. Eight to ten of them sat in a large tree in the field across the street from Gillian’s parents’ house—ever-present sentinels keeping watch. Gillian forced back a repulsed shudder as the car followed the gravel road along the front of the empty field. She started to turn away, but a movement in the tree […]
- [Excerpt - Shiver](https://cynthiacooke.com/2021/11/28/shiver-new-release/): I am so excited to announce the new release of Shiver: A Psychic Romantic Suspense Shiver was the story of my heart. When I was a child, I loved the song “Angie Baby” by Helen Reddy. Yes, I’m betraying my age. But, every time I heard that song, I would imagine what would it be like if you saw things, heard things, and your family thought you were crazy? Okay, maybe I’ve always had a very active imagination. In any case, that was the seed that grew into Shiver. Excerpt from Shiver: From the shadows, he watched the blonde sashay […]
- [Excerpt - Going All The Way!](https://cynthiacooke.com/2020/03/01/going-all-the-way/): Crashing a wedding is always easier in the movies!! Meet Carrie and Ryan from Going All The Way, Book 1 in the Kiss The Bride series. They meet at a wedding she just happens to be crashing. Things get more complicated when they realize not only are they next door neighbors, but they both work for an ad agency. I must admit that ever since I watched that show “30-Something” (great show btw) to being fascinated with being an ad agent. I always thought it would be so much fun to work in a room with other creative people collaborating […]

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- [Cynthia Cooke's Website](https://cynthiacooke.com/): Cynthia Cooke writes sweet, feel-good romances—where the heart races, emotions soar, and love conquers all. Dear Reader, If you’ve picked up one of my books, then you’ve already stepped into a world where love dares to grow in the shadow of danger, and hope flickers even when the lights go out. I write stories where the heart isn’t just vulnerable—it’s a battleground. Because love, like life, rarely follows a straight path. It twists. It turns. And sometimes, it disappears around a corner you didn’t see coming. For me, writing sweet romance isn’t just about crafting tender moments—it’s about testing the […]
- [Undercover Justice - Excerpt](https://cynthiacooke.com/series-pages/granite-falls/undercover-justice-excerpt/): Undercover Justice – Granite Falls Book 6 Kara glanced behind her at the encroaching darkness, then inched closer to the fire. Even in the deepest alleys of town, she’d never experienced such complete darkness. She hugged her knees and stared into the crackling flames. The smell of wood smoke permeated her clothes, but she didn’t mind. She was growing accustomed to the place, and she might even be enjoying herself, if it weren’t for one tiny exception. She had to pee something fierce. She peered again into the all-encompassing dark beyond the fire’s glow. There wasn’t anything out there now […]
- [Standalone Books](https://cynthiacooke.com/standalone-books/): Deadly dreams draw two hearts together and into the sites of a serial killer! Only by facing their fears will both survive. Edge-of-your-Seat Psychic Suspense! Death follows Devra Morgan wherever she goes. Some call her dreams a gift; she calls them a curse. Every time the killer finds her, she runs again. This time he leads the police to her doorstep, forcing her to stop running and play his deadly game. New Orleans Detective, Riley MacIntyre, is hot on the trail of his sister-in-law’s killer–which leads him straight to Miss Devra Morgan. She knows more than she is saying. She’s […]
- [SHIVER](https://cynthiacooke.com/standalone-books/shiver/): Free on Kindle Unlimited!!! Deadly dreams draw two hearts together-and into the sites of a serial killer! Only by facing their fears will both survive. Edge-of-your-Seat Psychic Suspense! Death follows Devra Morgan wherever she goes. Some call her dreams a gift; she calls them a curse. Every time the killer finds her, she runs again. This time he leads the police to her doorstep, forcing her to stop running and play his deadly game. New Orleans Detective, Riley MacIntyre, is hot on the trail of his sister-in-law’s killer–which leads him straight to Miss Devra Morgan. She knows more than she […]
- [Granite Falls - Series Page](https://cynthiacooke.com/series-pages/granite-falls/): About Granite Falls! Granite Falls seems like the perfect small town, filled with friendships, love and laughter, and just enough intrigue to keep it interesting. But not everything is what it seems, secrets and danger lurk around every corner. In this sweet, heartwarming, small-town series light always shines through the darkness and happily ever afters can always be found. If you like a little danger mixed in with your love, then Granite Falls in the town for you.  Christmas in Granite Falls: Heartwarming Small Town Romance (Granite Falls Book 1) A precocious kindergartener, a runaway bunny, and a handsome contractor […]
- [Series Pages](https://cynthiacooke.com/series-pages/):  Granite Falls Heartwarming Small Town Romantic Suspense To read more, click the Granite Falls Series Page here! Christmas in Pineville Series Page Click here! Small-Town Christmas Romance Deadly Secrets Series Series Page Click here! Psychic Romantic Suspense! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
- [Kiss the Bride Series Page](https://cynthiacooke.com/series-pages/kiss-the-bride-series/): Going All The Way (The Boy Next Door) Going All The Way is the first book in the Kiss The Bride Series by Cynthia Cooke Carrie Steinhem wants one thing from life—to find peace. She has been burning the candle at both ends and has the scorch marks to prove it. She returns home to San Francisco to focus on her artwork, relax, and hang out with her friends. A stress-free life. Until a man moves in next door who pushes all her buttons. Between Ryan and his dog, Riley, life is anything but peaceful. But it sure is a […]
- [Christmas In Pineville - Series Page](https://cynthiacooke.com/series-pages/christmas-in-pineville/):   Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: A Pineville Christmas Story Unwrap the magic of love in this heartwarming Christmas romance as Santa Claus comes to town, and Nicole discovers the true spirit of the season. Nicole Flattery returns to her small hometown and reunites with the charming boy next door—also known as the town Santa Claus and Santa needs an elf. As Nicole steps back into her childhood role, she’s surprised as she embarks on a delightful journey of laughter, surprises, and Christmas magic. Santa makes his list and checks it twice, and discovers an unexpected connection with the […]
- [Deadly Secrets - Series Page](https://cynthiacooke.com/series-pages/new-releases/): Deadly Secrets Series Some Secrets Are Too Deadly To Share With Anyone!   The Deadly Secrets Series offers high-octane romantic suspense that keeps you guessing until the very end. Decades ago, the Counter Terrorist Agency (CTA) embarked on a controversial program, delving into the realms of the sixth senses. Pregnant women, including Amelia Marsters, became unwitting subjects of their unethical experiments. Now, her triplet daughters find themselves at the forefront, using their extraordinary abilities to aid others like them—individuals born with special gifts, marked as targets for their powers. As the Marsters sisters navigate a world that fears and seeks […]
- [About Cynthia](https://cynthiacooke.com/aboutcynthia/): USA Today Bestselling Author Cynthia Cooke writes heartwarming sweet romances with a touch of intrigue and a whole lot of love. Since her first release in 2003, she’s penned over 40 novels that have touched readers in 12 countries and been published by Harlequin, Entangled Publishing, and Amazon Kindle Worlds. Known for her small-town settings, relatable heroines, and emotionally rich stories, Cynthia’s books blend tender romance with just enough mystery and suspense to keep the pages turning. Her stories are filled with hope, healing, and the kind of love that stays with you long after the final chapter. Fall in […]
- [Cynthia Cooke's Author Services](https://cynthiacooke.com/author-services/): Bent Elbow Press offers à la carte author services to help with all your publishing needs Contact us at BentElbowPress@Gmail.com Do you have a book finished but don’t know how to publish it? Is the thought of learning the multitude of details and guidelines for each retailer too daunting? Bent Elbow Press in North Carolina might be the answer for you. • Fiction – E-book and Print Formatting:    $50.00 – (Formatting to bookseller-specific guidelines using Vellum) • Non-Fiction – E-book and Print Formatting:    $150.00 – (Formatting to bookseller-specific guidelines using Vellum) • Book Covers:    $25 and hour. Cover Gallery of a sampling […]


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