<strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong><p><strong>Lila Brooks believes in happily-ever-after for everyone but herself…</strong><br><br>She coaxes her dream of opening a wedding shop into reality when she commissions Morgan Holt to transform a run-down Victorian house into an all-inclusive bridal boutique, Diamond Knot Dreams. Clover Cove's residents have whispered that the house is filled with spirits, but superstitions have no place in Lila's life.<br><br>Morgan Holt spent the better part of his youth transplanted from one foster home to another. Separated from his older brother, Gunnar, at an early age, they're reunited shortly after Morgan's arrival to Clover Cove. But the last thing Morgan wants is to trust his heart again to a family--or a woman as beautiful as Lila Brooks. He has plans to finish work on the Victorian and then ride off into the sunset, a move he's perfected over the years.<br><br>Soon Lila and Morgan have a chance at their own Happily Ever After, but will events from the past destroy their future?</p><p><strong><em>Veiled Gems</em></strong><strong> is book 1 to the Diamond Knot Dreams Series. It can be read as a standalone, but you’ll find it more enjoyable if you read them in order. Grab your copy today! <br> <br>Titles by Mary Manners: <br> <br>Sweet Summer Love (Christian Romance for the Ages) <br> <br>Wildflower Wishes Series: <br>Magnolias and Mercy <br>Tulips and Truth <br>Gardenias and Grace <br>Poinsettias and Promises <br> <br>Miracle Cove Series: <br>Christmas in Miracle Cove <br>Mischief in Miracle Cove <br>Secrets in Miracle Cove <br>A Miracle Cove Reunion <br>Miracle Cove: The Collection <br> <br>Honeysuckle Cove Series: <br>Sunrise at Honeysuckle Cove <br>Beyond the Storm <br>Honeysuckle Cove Secrets <br>Showered by Love <br>Moonlight Kisses <br>Sweet Tea and Summer Dreams <br>A Pair of Promises <br>Honeysuckle Cove: The Collection <br> <br>Diamond Knot Dreams Series: <br>Veiled Gems <br>Jeweled Dreams <br>Precious Fire <br>Crystal Wishes <br>Diamond Knot Dreams: The Collection <br> <br>The Mulvaney Sister Series: <br>Love on a Dare (The Mulvaney Sisters: Alana) <br>Captive at Sea (The Mulvaney Sisters: Claire) <br>Landing in Love (The Mulvaney Sisters: Erin) <br> <br>Serenity Lake Series: <br>Dream Come True <br> <br>Love at Christmas Inn: Collection 1 <br>Love at Christmas Inn: Collection 2 <br> <br>Honor's Reward <br>Promises Renewed <br>Tragedy and Trust <br>Hopes and Kisses (A Sweet Little Sequel to Tragedy and Trust) <br>Proven Love <br>A Pocketful of Wishes <br>Winter Wishes and Snowflake Kisses <br>Seasoned Lies <br>