Flawless (A Love, California Series Novel, Book 1)

Jan Moran

Aug 2014 · Sunny Palms Press

About this ebook

A handsome celebrity chef. A treacherous ex. Can Verena Valent survive the biggest break of her career, or will it break her?

After a chance meeting with celebrity chef Lance Martel in Beverly Hills, Verena Valent realizes there's more to life than business. A trip to Paris and a surprise meeting with Lance ignites a romance Verena hadn't expected, though after a failed relationship, Verena has learned to protect her heart against those who seem too good to be true.

As heiress to a skincare empire, Verena Valent must navigate a dazzling yet treacherous world. Despite an international business tycoon and ex-fiancé who threatens her family business, Verena discovers that family, friends, and love are the unshakable pillars of life. But will she get a second chance with the chef who's stolen her heart?

Flawless is the first book in the Love California series of linked, stand-alone books that can be ready in any order. Set in Southern California with international travel, this fun series features a group of best friends determined to live the lives of their dreams while navigating the turbulence of dating and family life.

Tasteful Women's Fiction, Rating: PG. Also available in audiobook. VIsit JanMoran.com.

BOOK AWARDS:
Reader's Favorite Bronze Award for Historical Fiction
San Diego Book Awards Finalist
The Kindle Book Review Book Awards Finalist

"Flawless is an astute, intelligent, gripping romance for the modern woman… a heroine you can't fail to care for and understand." - Hannah Fielding, Author of The Echoes of Love

"An engrossing view into the world of 'beautiful people' with an ending that will leave you wanting more." - New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Melissa Foster

THE LOVE, CALIFORNIA SERIES:
FLAWLESS (Verena and Lance in Beverly Hills and Paris)
BEAUTY MARK (Scarlett and Johnny in Beverly Hills and Spain)
RUNWAY (Fianna and Niall in Malibu and Ireland)
ESSENCE (Dahlia and Alain in Paris and Monaco)
STYLE (Penelope and Stefan in New York and Copenhagen)
SPARKLE (Elena and Jake in LA and Sydney)

Discover Jan's sweeping HISTORICAL FICTION from St. Martin’s Press:
THE WINEMAKERS: A Novel of Wine and Secrets - A mother and daughter keep disastrous secrets from each other in Napa Valley and Italy of the 1950s.
SCENT OF TRIUMPH: A Novel of Perfume and Passion - A French perfumer’s obsession to reunite her family in the midst of WWII.

Ratings and reviews

It was ok with a good story line but not the romance love story I'm use to reading. I like good sex in the books I read and the most I got was " they made love " and got on with the story. Not very exciting for me.

Three exciting women who just so happens to be friends are the main stay of this box set. Read along for romances that will draw you in and have you on pins and needles until the last page. The stories are well written with characters that you will be cheering on in their adventures and journey towards a happily ever after. My favorite is Flawless. Verna has a lot of trials and tribulations that she must weather to get to her happiness but in the end it is friends and family that stand the test of times. This is one story that will have you reading over again. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Great story and charcters. Not into romance stories but glad I read this one. Good book overall.

About the author

 Jan Moran is a novelist and fiction author. Her stories are smart and stylish, and written with emotional depth. She often draws on her international travel and business experiences, infusing her books with realistic details. The Library Journal, Midwest Book Review and Kirkus have recommended her historical fiction novels, calling her heroines strong, complex, and resourceful.

Jan also writes historical novels for St. Martin's Press, including Scent of Triumph and The Winemakers. Her  nonfiction Fabulous Fragrances series earned a spot on the Rizzoli top ten bestseller books list.

She has been featured in prestigious media outlets, including CNN, Wall Street Journal, Women's Wear Daily, Allure, InStyle, O Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and Costco Connection. She has spoken before Fashion Group International, The Fragrance Foundation, and The American Society of Perfumers, and on behalf of Edelman and DeVries clients. She lives in Southern California, where she is at work on her next historical novel and contemporary series.

Jan enjoys receiving letters and emails from readers, and she is available to speak to book clubs in person or by phone or online. Visit her website at JanMoran.com. Sign up to receive special offers.