Series: Island Series #1
Publication date: September 22nd, 2018
Synopsis:
When Shaye dropped out of college mid-semester, and moved to Lopez Island for the summer, she'd hoped to figure out what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. Instead, she reconnected with childhood friends Jason and Nick, and good intentions spiral into harrowing confrontations. The summer ends in tragedy and Shaye flees the Island, haunted by her mistakes.
Eight years later, Shaye is forced to return to the place she'd hoped never to see again. Now, she must face the people, and the pain she left behind. She must confront the person she was, and decide who she will become. Can Shaye forgive herself enough to let the past go, and let love in?
Series: Island Series #2
Publication date: May 12th, 2019
Synopsis:
Growing up on Island the sister of Nick and Jason Reid was not easy when it came to dating. All the guys looked at her as a sister and the island's darling daughter. Evie runs the bakery and when her brother hires Attorney, Ethan Archer, to run the Island office, she thinks he is going to be just another friend.
Ethan is a cowboy at heart and a gentleman. Not wanting to ruin his career and his friendship with his boss, he steers clear of a romantic attachment to Evie. But their friendship grows until one night they cross the line and change their friendship forever. As their relationship begins to grow the past comes back to haunt Ethan and could destroy another relationship for Evie.
"Can I please just move in next door to these people? In the second book, Anders builds on the relationships of all the characters from her first novel, and introduces us to some incredible new additions to the story. Her ability to weave them in, and make you call in love with them, is extraordinary. Find a couple of hours to yourself, because you won't be able to put it down." -- Lisa L.
Series: Island Series #3
Publication date: October 6th, 2020
Synopsis:
From a young age, Julie Hunter had her whole life planned. She would inherit her parents' vineyard and live happily ever with her childhood sweetheart, her first and forever love. When he dies, however, her dreams die with him. She retreats within herself, burying her wounds under a façade of hedonism and debauchery.
Over the years, her friends have come to accept her sometimes crass behavior. But as Julie matures, she tires of the act. When she inherits the vineyard, she decides to chase her dreams on her own and develop the property into a world class resort.
Enter Dax Bentley, a prominent Seattle investor. She finds herself drawn to his sleek, polished demeanor. But her construction manager, Riley Johnson, challenges her motives. He forces her to examine her feelings, and her true self.
Julie, Riley, and Dax find themselves grappling with a history of lost loves and past resentments. With the future of her resort at stake, Julie must learn that sometimes you have to let go of that which is most precious to get what your heart desires.
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Guest Post
What inspired you to write this book?
A goal. Prove to myself I could. Desire for creativity. Freedom from corporate bullshit that was slowly sucking the life out of me. Need to spend time with my daughter. Truth to self. The road less traveled.
What can we expect from you in the future?
I have another trilogy coming out next year. The first book, 'Chrysalis' will be out in April, with the second and third book being released in the Fall. I have a few book tours scheduled for summer of 2021 so make sure to check my website www.rieanders.com to see if I'm coming to a city near you.
Do you have any "side stories" about the characters?
I always do, and they end up in short stories. I have three short stories right now; Snug Harbor, Meadow Rising, and in the Spring of 2021, I'll be releasing True Blue. One of my favorite characters from Pavey Boulevard is Amy, owner of Foolish Amy's Pizza Garage. I've been drafting her story for a little over a year so (crossing fingers) hopefully she'll have a chance to be seen in the next year or two.
What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
I loved creating Julie. The best part about her is that the snarky and sassy personality that she has, that can sometimes be perceived as armor, still shines through. I love the fact that the core of her personality is still funny, and no-nonsense. She still doesn't care what other people think, but when given praise, she feels it deeply. She has come a long way from the girl in the booty shorts, sunning, and drinking on the resort deck, and I can't wait for you to meet her in the Island Series Trilogy.
Who designed your book covers?
I've had a couple of different designers. For the first two island books, I made them myself using pictures from Lopez Island. A friend of mine is a photographer and she gave me permission to use her photos. I wanted to portray the island in a beautiful way. The Christmas novellas were designed between me and the designer that helps me with branding and promotional pictures. The last novel, 'Hunter's Moon' was designed by the firm, Damonza, and I LOVE their work. I will be using them for my next trilogy.
If your book was made into a film, who would you like to play the lead?
Let's talk about Hunters Moon since all of my main characters from the Island Trilogy are in that one. (And then, let's pray really hard, and put it out in the universe to get all three optioned for production :))
Nick: David Gandy
Shaye: Olivia Johnson
Jason: Scott Eastwood
Evie: Lily Collins
Ethan: Alex Pettyfer
Riley: Chase Hoyt
Dax: Richard Madden
Julie: Bebe Rexha
"Pavey Boulevard", released in 2018, is the story of Shaye Richards & Nick Reid, and is the first in the Island Series. The second in the series, "On Island", released in May, 2019, continues the saga with Evie Reid, the sister of Nick, and her love story with Ethan Archer.
Rie currently lives in Texas with her family and returns home to the Pacific Northwest as often as she can.
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