Hope Collection
McFarland's Farm
Quiet but lonely Jared has to decide how much of himself he's willing to risk to keep party-boy Lucas.
Word Count: 25,561
Jesse's Diner
Two men with a shared history and a mutual attraction must be honest with themselves and each other so both their dreams come true.
Word Count: Approx. 30,000
Smitty's Sheriff
Todd is too flakey. Richard is too stubborn. Together, they're perfect. A May-December couple get a second chance at love.
Word Count: 33,297
The town of Hope: Where the community is like family and love blooms.
These books are linked by theme or world. They are independent and can be read in any order.
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Reviews
These characters have great chemistry together and their journey towards the HEA that you can always count on Cardeno C to provide was believable, sweet and full of emotion. I even loved the secondary characters and that was a surprise. I hadn’t expected to feel any connection to them, yet they just wove themselves right into my heart along with the MC’s. When I was learning the Pot of Gold ratings, I was told that a 10 out of 10 Pots of Gold meant it was the best book ever. This book, for me, is definitely that.
This is a quick and engaging read. The pace is just right to keep the reader interested without ever feeling too rushed.
From the first word I was sucked into this unique and amazing story. Johnnie is such a fast and enjoyable read, with very little angst but enough heart and depth for me to fall in love.
Cardeno knows how to tell a story that can make you smile one instant and cry ~tears of happiness or sadness~ the next.
The emotions are so well written; they come across so realistic. ...For a short shifter story, this is a great read. ...for readers who like to read in between busy periods or before bed, this is an excellent story. I can definitely recommend it.