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Books And Armchair
Elara James

Contemporary Romance Awaits in the Heart of Coastal Small Towns

Step into heart-warming coastal stories where midlife romance blooms. Discover second chances and diverse relationship dynamics set against the backdrop of quaint seaside towns.

The Heart Behind the Stories

Elara James writes contemporary midlife romance where the salt-streaked air of coastal small towns meets the warmth of second chances. Her stories celebrate diverse relationships and the transformative power of finding love later in life.

 

Whether she’s beachcombing for inspiration or weaving her next seaside saga, Elara crafts authentic journeys that resonate with heart and hope.

Book cover for Upcycle This Grump's Heart

The Collection

A spicy small town romance novella

Perfect if you like:
• Grumpy/sunshine
• Age gap
• Witty banter
• HFN endings


Meet feisty Mariam “Moxie” Olsen, who turns trash into treasure with glitter and attitude. Her viral furniture flips made her TikTok royalty.

Ridiculously handsome Elias Thorne is the middle-aged grump to Moxie’s sunshine. He’s got a project and the money.

Does he have the patience?

He wants preservation. She wants transformation.

Every conversation is a snark-fest test of wills. An old-money ex, a high-stakes gala, and a fake date in their small town seal more than one deal.

Furniture restoration becomes foreplay in this steamy slow-burn romance where opposites don’t just attract—they combust.

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