Oakdale Romance Duet Collection

This collection contains both books from the Oakdale Romance Duet, written by author Cheryl Wright. Book One - A Bride for Braxton: What happens when you devote your heart to the one person you can never have? After Sierra West suddenly left town, Braxton Chalmers tried to move on with his life. But thoughts of her always taunted him to the point that no other woman could ever live up to her standards. Sierra West returned to the outback town of Oakdale after the death of her beloved grandmother. Seeing Braxton again has reignited past emotions. She can't allow these feelings to surface again – she must return to the city once her business in Oakdale is done. Can they remain only friends? Will destiny play its hand, proving they were always meant to be? Book Two - A Husband for Melanie: Second chances don't come along often. A workplace relationship is the last thing either of them wants. Can Melanie and Philippe overcome the secrets that linger and make their relationship thrive? Melanie Chalmers is a career woman. Having barely survived a previous relationship, she has vowed off men. After being offered a dream job by her cousin, Melanie falls hard for the handsome French chef with his alluring accent. Keeping her distance proves difficult, but she must make it happen for her career and her sanity. Chef Philippe Bisset has faced more tragedy than most people would ever know. When his boss's cousin comes to work at the Oakdale Inn, he is smitten. But he has a secret that few people know, and it threatens his chances with Melanie. Can these two people overcome the tragic circumstances that threaten to keep them apart? Or will they face the heartbreak of losing the one person they cherish most? Author's Promise: Each story is a heartwarming second-chance contemporary romance with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. Each is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.