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The Grand Opening (Dare Valley)

Over one million readers have fallen in love with Ava’s bestselling Dare Valley and Dare River series…come join the family.

From USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND comes a story of family and empowerment between a millionaire high-roller and a single mom deputy sheriff in her bestselling small town series, Dare Valley. Top 100 Bestsellers List for Amazon Kindle.

"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

When Peggy McBride moves to Dare Valley, Colorado, the last thing she wants is to meet a man. If she's learned one thing from her divorce, it's that love is a messy business, and as a single mom and the new deputy sheriff, she has her hands full. But when hotel magnate and poker player Mac Maven moves to town, she becomes enthralled by the very last man she would ever consider dating...

Millionaire Mac Maven has come to Dare with ambitious plans for his new project, the restoration of The Grand Mountain Hotel as a boutique poker venue. Only one person offers him a less than warm welcome: Deputy Sheriff Peggy McBride, who is dead set against gambling. But although Peggy's a fierce opponent, Mac senses a tenderness and passion within her that he longs to free. Having helped his sister raise her teenage son, he understands Peggy, and can see past her tough-as-nails exterior.

When a threat to Mac's hotel surfaces, he and Peggy must join forces to find out who's responsible. Working together ignites the white-hot connection between them, and their cooperation takes a decidedly personal turn. But can Mac convince Peggy to set their differences aside and take a gamble on love?

REVIEWS:
“On par with Nicholas Sparks’ love stories.” Jennifer’s Corner Blog

"Ava's story is witty and charming." Barbara Freethy #1 NYT Bestselling Author on Nora Roberts Land

“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

“Miles’ story savvy, sense of humor, respect for her readers and empathy for her characters shine through…” USA Today

“…Finding love like in the pages of a Nora Roberts story.” Publishers Weekly WW Ladies Book Club

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles joined the ranks of beloved storytellers after receiving Nora Roberts’ blessing for her use of Ms. Roberts’ name in her debut novel, the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND. A mere six months after her debut in 2013, she’d hit the USA Today Bestseller list and released five books. So far, over a million readers have discovered Ava’s stories, which have reached the #1 spot at Barnes & Noble and ranked in Amazon and iBooks’ Top 10. Ava’s books have been chosen as Best Books of the Year and Top Editor’s Picks and are being translated into multiple languages.

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Colorado (1,596)

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United States (64,950)

Other geographical areas

Front Range (USA) (58)
Rocky Mountains (370)