Bayou Beauty

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Love returns to Louisiana's Butterfly Bayou in a new small-town contemporary romance sure to charm hearts, fromNew York Timesbestselling author Lexi Blake. Sylvie Martine was prepared to take Washington D.C. by storm, but she put that dream on hold when her beloved hometown of Papillon, Louisiana, needed her most. Now Sylvie's the mayor of the tiny town on the bayou that holds her heart. But for Sylvie, this can only be a pit stop on the way to bigger and better things. The last thing she needs is an old love to resurface and threaten her goals. Rene Darois's whole life has been about serving his family-no matter how much it hurts. He's used to sacrificing for his large extended family and the company his grandfather created. But he can't believe the latest demand- he needs to find a wife and quick or he could lose it all. It would be a horrible situation. But he has just the solution- his high school sweetheart. Sylvie is everything he wants in a wife-smart, funny, and caring-and he planned to woo her anyway. Now he just has to convince Sylvie that their love is worth it all, or he and the bayou will lose her forever.

Reviews

Lilas strength and vulnerability are balanced by Armies intelligence and humor, making them an easy couple to root for. Blake captures the flavor of her colorful Southern town with a vividly drawn cast. This charming series opener hits all the right notes.
Publishers Weekly, on Butterfly Bayou

Praise for the Butterfly Bayou series

Blake has created a couple to root for, along with memorable supporting characters and story lines with depth. Readers will be eager to visit Papillion again.
Library Journal

"Southern delight awaits in Bayou Baby....This charming small-town drama is as smooth and sweet as a Louisiana drawl."
BookPage

Romance blooms between a former big-city cop and a small-town bad boy in Blakes sweet and sexy third Butterfly Bayou romance. The vivid bayou setting is as charming as ever and the well-drawn characters will have readers hooked. This cozy romance is sure to please.
Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Lexi Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of over seventy titles. She lives in North Texas with her family and two of the most adorable rescue dogs ever. She's a big-city girl who married a small-town boy and loves visiting his hometown. Except when the bears show up on the porch.