Valerie J Clarizio

Missing the Crown Jewels (A Chandler County Novel) Valerie J Clarizio

He's a veteran striving to overcome his demons.
She's a divorcee clawing her way out of despair.
When she and her family's prize racehorse are threatened, the two are forced out of their hidey-holes to ward off the enemy.


Divorce Moved Her to Despair, But Now She Has A New Chance at Love

After a devastating divorce, Peyton Crown is finally surfacing from a dark hole of despair. She finds herself hoping for a new life with Mason 'Storm' Starr, her brother's best friend.

Striving to Overcome His Demons, He Seeks Solitude In The Country

Storm's intent is simple: hide in the quiet confines of his best friend's family horse ranch in Kentucky. The perfect place to sort out his life after walking away from the Army and fight his internal demons. His solitude is interrupted by his buddy's little sister. The chemistry between them is off the charts, and he willingly surrenders the battle.

Enemies Threaten To Upturn The Family's Kentucky Derby Ambitions

The Crown family begins receiving threats, just weeks before the Kentucky Derby. The overprotective men in Peyton's life vow to keep 24/7 tabs on her and the family's prize horse-Prince Bourbonville-a hopeful for the next Triple Crown. Circumstances arise that threaten to keep Peyton and Prince away from the derby, but Storm and her brother Coach are determined they'll attend, no matter the sacrifice.

Missing the Crown Jewels is a thrilling and heartwarming romance novel that will leave you wanting more!