Now I don’t know about you, but shivers are something I like to reserve for my imagination, not my skin. Cold is for popsicles and polar bears. Both are sweet but enjoyed in moderation, unlike a good novel. Now there’s something to savor.

Warm and toasty, Ladd Springs will lure you away from Mother Nature’s icy blast with a mountain adventure through wooded trails, crystal-clear streams and breezy meadows. Horseback ride anyone? Hop on ‘cause you’re in for a thrill.

Things are heating up in the hills…

A deathbed promise and a mysterious find in the Tennessee forest bring Delaney Wilkins and Nick Harris together in a dramatic fight for the rights to Ladd Springs. Both are after title to Ladd Springs, But Ernie Ladd, current owner of the property and uncle to Delaney, is adamantly opposed to them both.

Felicity Wilkins, Delaney’s daughter, deserves to inherit her family’s legacy, but neighbor Clem Sweeney is working against her, ingratiating himself with Ernie Ladd.  Clem is also harboring a secret that will make him a very wealthy man—unless the others stop him before he can bring it to fruition.

Complicating matters is Annie Owens.  Ex-girlfriend to Jeremiah Ladd, Ernie’s estranged son living in Atlanta, she declares her daughter Casey is Jeremiah’s, making Casey every bit as entitled to the property as Felicity—only Annie hasn’t proven this claim. Yet.

All are fighting to get the property, but only one will walk away with the gold. Which will it be? Find out in book one of this five book series, now complete with the release of Losing Ladd, the explosive conclusion.

But I warn you—not only will you enjoy your trip south, your belly will be hunkerin’ for a taste of Delaney’s mouth-watering cornbread. Luckily, her recipe is included in the back! And you’ll never guess the secret ingredient.

Here’s what readers are saying:

“One of the best books I have read in a long time. The characters grab you and you can’t wait to see what is going to happen in the next chapter. I am anxious to get reading the next in the series.”  ~ George Helff

“I read Ladd Springs and thoroughly enjoyed this trip into the mountains of Tennessee. Not only were the characters a hoot, but the story kept my attention the entire time in a combination of mystery and suspense, a bit of romance and a lot of fun. While the suspense was edge-of-the-seat, it wasn’t gory or graphic.” ~ Pooknhouk

“Ladd Springs is a perfect combination of family drama, action and a little romance thrown in for good measure. Colorful characters and a beautifully described setting adds to the story in ways that keep you on your toes.” ~ Heather Murphy

“This was a very enjoyable read. Made me want to read more of Dianne Venetta books. Also, made me hungry for cornbread. I can smell it baking.” ~ Carolyn Guinn

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When award-winning author Dianne Venetta isn’t whacking away at her keyboard crafting her next novel, you’ll find her out back chasing grasshoppers and plucking hornworms in her organic garden, blogging about her adventures on her blog, BloominThyme ~ gardening made easy & fun, recipes included!

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