Nicole Ellis

Sweet Success Nicole Ellis

Welcome to Candle Beach, where falling in love is easy...almost.

Join the women of Candle Beach as they navigate life, relationships, and their dreams for the future.



An instant connection that can weather any storm...until their dreams collide.



When Gretchen Roberts graduated from college, she planned a brief stay in her hometown of Candle Beach. Ten years later, she's still working for her parents and wondering how her life got so off track. Luckily, she's got a plan for the future, which hinges on being hired for the lead sales job at a luxury housing development south of town. With a referral from her best friend Maggie, she's a shoo-in for the job.

But there's one little snag...



Parker Gray grew up knowing he'd work for his parents' real estate firm in nearby Haven Shores. What he didn't expect was that he'd be in constant competition with his older brother. He's got to get out of there before he loses his mind, and the sales position at Oceanview Estates seems like a perfect way of reaching that goal.



Gretchen and Parker meet by chance and are instantly attracted to each other -- until they find out they're both after the same job. Who will win the coveted position? And when the dust settles, will they still want each other?

The Candle Beach novels are "clean and sweet" contemporary romances that can be read as standalone novels and have happily-ever-after endings with no cliffhangers.

Book 1: Sweet Beginnings -- Dahlia's story

Book 2: Sweet Success -- Gretchen's story

Book 3: Sweet Promises -- Maggie's story

Book 4: Sweet Memories -- Angel's story

Book 5: Sweet History -- Charlotte's story

Book 6: Sweet Matchmaking -- Sarah's story

Book 7: Sweet Surprises -- Maura's story