Sweet tea, Small-town charm, and a love that feels like home.

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WELCOME HOME, ELLA MAE

Ella Mae Davenport, star biologist of Animal Spirit, never intended to go back to her family’s horse farm in Berryville, Maryland. But when a sudden plane crash took the life of her husband and she learned of his heartbreaking betrayal, she returns looking for new meaning and purpose in her life. After traveling the world for her hit nature show, she thinks nothing can surprise her, especially in her small hometown where nothing seems to change. That is until she opens the farmhouse door and finds her first love, the ruggedly handsome town farrier Lee Montgomery, standing on the front porch.

Lee Montgomery’s wife abandoned him for the city years ago, leaving him all the more determined to live the quiet life he’d always planned on. He has committed himself to his job as a farrier, caring for the horses of the town and the people that mean so much to him. When Ella Mae returns to Berryville, Lee makes it his mission to help her rediscover the importance of home and family. His love for her may have grown over the years, but past mistakes resurface leaving him unsure if a small-town future is right for them.

As they struggle to overcome their pasts, will Ella Mae and Lee have a second chance at love?

Published by Ashberry Lane, WhiteFire Publishing Group. ISBN: Cover Design by Roseanna White.

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Praise for Colleen Marie’s Books:

“Colleen Marie crafts atmospheric settings through her words. Her love of nature, animals, Ireland, and most of all, Jesus, shines through at all times. I’m glad I read this one!” — Audrey Lancho, Author of The Silver Lining

“The perfect dose of intrigue and mystery to balance out the homey and humorous undertones of the story. I eagerly await the next installment.” — Allison Ramirez, Author of The Divided Kingdom Series

“Colleen Marie blends a beautiful setting, a cast of interesting characters, and a touch of mystery and suspense.” — Nancy Lavo, Author of of the Lone Star Loves series

“A strong and relatable female main character in a story that is filled with romance, mystery, and horses with a quality story line that is wholesome and pure.” — Kelly Ann Guest, author of Saintly Moms: 25 Stories of Holiness

“Teagan’s Treasure will take you on a family-friendly adventure along the Irish countryside, filled with treasure hunting, mystery, academic pursuits, choosing life paths and young love. The characters are relatable, strong and driven and the storyline is completely captivating. Colleen Marie writes beautifully and vividly with positive and wholesome messaging about faith, hope and following your dreams. This engaging and heartfelt novel is a must read!” — Tiffany Noone, Author of In Nanny’s Garden

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Meet the Author


Colleen Marie writes sweet romance novels filled with beautiful settings, endearing small towns, memorable faith journeys, and true love—all with a sprinkle of humor, a lovable animal companion or two, and characters that feel like friends.


Pour a glass of sweet tea, curl up on the porch swing, and turn the pages of her newest heartwarming romances!