She's heartbroken, trying to forget her crush on Misha, the daredevil dancer.
But it isn’t working.
With her entire future at stake, Elia needs to slow her heart and listen to her head.
The last time she was with him, she fell too hard, too fast.
Elia returns to Ukraine to see if the tender and talented Misha Kravetz will start over as friends.
Instead, Misha overwhelms her with love, charming her, drawing her into his fascinating life.
Courtship has never been like this before! She is transformed, awash with passion, eager for more.
But the creamy center of anything delicious can only be enjoyed after you break through tough shells.
Disapproval from Misha’s mischievous, scheming mother and village bullies are only the start.
What happens when friends, family, and past loves draw battle lines of fear, envy & obsession—on all sides?
Find out in Barter for My Bride, a clean, contemporary romance, the sequel to Daredevil Dancer.
Carollyne Lairie lives close to the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada.
She's traveled extensively, allowing her to bring texture, meaning, and variety to her stories. She's a lifelong learner with a BSc Hons Psychology who has worked in social services & other occupations.
She's mentored under many writing greats like John Truby, David Farland, Hal Croasmun and others to polish her craft.
An avid fruit and vegetable gardener, she's taught gardening classes and founded a Facebook group for local gardeners with thousands of members.
Since 1998, Carollyne has run an all-volunteer registered charity for the poor in western Ukraine where they've provided food, shelter, clothing, and medical needs, as well as built wells and installed running water.
Carollyne is the mother of four and a grandma to thirteen who are scattered across the United States and Canada.
She loves to help people find happiness & hopes her books provide insights, joy, and entertainment for her readers.