Books and Stories
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Dancing in the White Room
When PD Bell leaves Mallory for another descent down an untamed mountain on skis, she fears for his life. Left alone to care for their four year old daughter, she worries that their relationship may not survive the chances he keeps taking.
"Carbone's story immerses the reader and doesn't let 'em come up for air until the last page. "Gasping for air" Oh yeah. It's that good." Sofia St. Angleles, InDTale Magazine
"Carbone's story immerses the reader and doesn't let 'em come up for air until the last page. "Gasping for air" Oh yeah. It's that good." Sofia St. Angleles, InDTale Magazine
Blueberry Truth
Beanie MacKenzie has lead a charmed life. Seven-year-old Blueberry Truth's life has been anything but charmed. Together, they teach each other the meaning of love and family.
"This book left me feeling inspired to go out into the world and do something good....something that matters or that makes a difference. It is one of those feel-good stories that will leave you feeling good for a while after reading it. " Laura McQuillan at Kick Back and Review
"This book left me feeling inspired to go out into the world and do something good....something that matters or that makes a difference. It is one of those feel-good stories that will leave you feeling good for a while after reading it. " Laura McQuillan at Kick Back and Review
The Tender Bonds
Patty Dykstra hasn't seen her father in thirty six years. She returns to the small upstate New York town where she was born to find him. This is the story of Patty's life-altering journey as she discovers who she is and what it means to feel truly at home.
Beautiful words, elegantly strung together, this is a wonderful example of writing from the heart reaching towards the hearts of even the most calloused readers. Tome Tender Book Reviews
Beautiful words, elegantly strung together, this is a wonderful example of writing from the heart reaching towards the hearts of even the most calloused readers. Tome Tender Book Reviews
Afterglow
India Othmar discovers that her life has not ended with her thirty year marriage.
"With three parts humor, one part romance, and one part drama, "Afterglow" is as delicious as India's beloved Cherry Garcia." Mimi Smith at InD'Tale Magazine
2013 RONE nominee
2013 Champagne Books Novel of the year nominee
"With three parts humor, one part romance, and one part drama, "Afterglow" is as delicious as India's beloved Cherry Garcia." Mimi Smith at InD'Tale Magazine
2013 RONE nominee
2013 Champagne Books Novel of the year nominee
Searching for Superman
When Doug Castleberry shows up at her niece's birthday party dressed as Superman, Stephanie Holbrook is pretty sure he's not the real deal. She might just be wrong about this.
"I’d recommend Searching for Superman to any reader who enjoys light, sweet romance with a generous dash of humor." Nora Raines at Divas of Desire
"I’d recommend Searching for Superman to any reader who enjoys light, sweet romance with a generous dash of humor." Nora Raines at Divas of Desire
Confessions of the Sausage Queen
Mandy Minhouser knows diddly squat about the sausage business. But with a little luck, a lot of heart, and an entourage of crazy friends and relatives, she might still be able to save Big Bill Ludowski's legacy, Bill's Big and Tasty Sausage Factory.
" Told in the first person in a unique style, the characters come to life in this rollicking ride through life in the small town of Kassenburg." Janna Shay at InDTale Magazine
2015 RONE nominee
" Told in the first person in a unique style, the characters come to life in this rollicking ride through life in the small town of Kassenburg." Janna Shay at InDTale Magazine
2015 RONE nominee
Live, Laugh, Love
Three Romantic Comedies in one fun loving book. This collection include Afterglow, Searching for Superman, and The P-Town Queen.
The Lilac Hour
Three stories about love and forever, with just a touch of magic
Sometimes, a particular book or movie or even a song, can make us wish we were those characters or we were the ones living such a life. The Lilac Hour by Ute Carbone is one such book Online Book Club
Sometimes, a particular book or movie or even a song, can make us wish we were those characters or we were the ones living such a life. The Lilac Hour by Ute Carbone is one such book Online Book Club
Sweet Lenora
The Sweet Lenora Series Book 1
Lenora Brewer will do anything to avoid an arranged marriage to an abusive man, even stow away on a ship bound for San Francisco.
"With love at first sight, forbidden love, adventures on the ocean and in distant lands, unexpected events, characters that are unforgettable, the reader will enjoy a riveting story. The love story is one that piques the interest of most novel readers. Most readers can only fantasize about this kind of relationship and are thus drawn to it. Ute Carbone has skillfully captured readers' hearts, souls and minds through her emotional story telling." Michelle Robertson at Reader's Favorite
"With love at first sight, forbidden love, adventures on the ocean and in distant lands, unexpected events, characters that are unforgettable, the reader will enjoy a riveting story. The love story is one that piques the interest of most novel readers. Most readers can only fantasize about this kind of relationship and are thus drawn to it. Ute Carbone has skillfully captured readers' hearts, souls and minds through her emotional story telling." Michelle Robertson at Reader's Favorite
To The Wind
The Sweet Lenora Series Book 2
Anton and Lenora sail away from Rio only to find that trouble still finds them.
"I highly recommend To The Wind for the richness of its characters, the story is flat out brilliant and Anton is still a dream. " Harlie's Book Reviews
2014 Rone nominee
"I highly recommend To The Wind for the richness of its characters, the story is flat out brilliant and Anton is still a dream. " Harlie's Book Reviews
2014 Rone nominee
All Things Returned
The Sweet Lenora Series Book 3
Jacob Lowell sails into port in San Francisco and threatens the idyllic life Anton and Lenora have built there.
"This is a beautifully written story about the past coming back to haunt you." Harlie's Book Reviews
2014 RONE nominee
Best Colonial/Civil War/Western Historical, Hearts Through History Romancing the Novel 2015
"This is a beautifully written story about the past coming back to haunt you." Harlie's Book Reviews
2014 RONE nominee
Best Colonial/Civil War/Western Historical, Hearts Through History Romancing the Novel 2015
Sweet Auralie
The Sweet Lenora Series Book 4
As Anton and Lenora build a family and a life together, their love becomes legacy.
"Adventurous and romantic with twists and turns that leave the reader upside down and right back up again, "Sweet Auralie" is well worth the voyage! Margaret Faria for InDTale Magazine
2017 EPIC for best historical
Sweet Lenora Series
The entire series in one volume
The Whisper of Time
Gwynn Powell gets more than she bargained for when she buys a farm house, sight unseen, in the Green Mountains of Vermont.
"Gwynn and Slate make an amazing couple. Their chemistry is evident from the start, but it's the deeper feeling that will make the reader sigh with pleasure." Ana Smith, InD'Tale Magazine
2012 RONE nominee
"Gwynn and Slate make an amazing couple. Their chemistry is evident from the start, but it's the deeper feeling that will make the reader sigh with pleasure." Ana Smith, InD'Tale Magazine
2012 RONE nominee
Written as Annie Hoff
Georgette Alden Starts Over
When the character Georgette Alden has played on daytime tv for over thirty years is dumped off a cliff, Georgette must find a new way to be. The handsome director of Helping Hands Shelters might just have the answer to her new life.
The P-Town Queen
Nikki Silva is a down-on-her-luck shark researcher. Marco Tornetti is a Jersey chef who is running from the mob. When the two meet in Provincetown, comedy happens.
"The P-Town Queen is laugh out loud funny." Tracy Riva Reviews
Voted Champagne Books Novel of the year 2012
2012 RONE nominee
"The P-Town Queen is laugh out loud funny." Tracy Riva Reviews
Voted Champagne Books Novel of the year 2012
2012 RONE nominee