Amy Hepp Stories
Romantic by Nature
I write contemporary romance stories set in the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota. Northern Woods and Ripple Effects were both published by the Fifth Avenue Press of Ann Arbor, Michigan
School’s out and first grade teacher Emma Richards is desperate for a vacation. Two weeks in a gorgeous lodge in northern Minnesota is a perfect way to escape the congested city and the reality of her failed marriage. Much to her surprise, a registration error lands her in the middle of a ten day canoe camping adventure through the rugged wilderness of the Boundary Waters with an eclectic group of campers. Her cute new hiking boots don’t hide the fact she’s clueless about camping and she accepts help from a handsome teammate with stellar skills.
Mark finds solace in nature to soothe the ache of his recent loss. When he embarks on a ten day Boundary Waters canoe adventure, he is thrown into emotional chaos when the spark between him and the rookie from Chicago ignites faster than a campfire.
They face miles of open water, storms, bears, and steep portages in the Boundary Waters. But the biggest challenge might be opening their hearts.
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Reader Feedback for Northern Woods
"What an amazing debut novel! Loved the characters connections. Can’t wait for your next one!" M.P.
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"I started your book last night…got hooked on the first page!" C.T.
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"I loved how you set the scenes and made the characters come to life. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read and I look forward to more books from you!" J.S.
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Recent college graduate and Broadway star wannabe Penny O'Brien returns to the Boundary Waters for a funeral one year after her canoe-camping adventure with Northern Woods. She stumbles into a job in Misty Lake to supplement her meager gig income and finance auditions.
Beckett Young lives and works in Cincinnati, far away from his elitist family, but he maintains the perks of his trust fund. The tragic death of his beloved aunt plunges him into depression until he's summoned to Misty Lake for the reading of her will. A stunning redhead in the tiny town captures his attention, and while casual dating is Beckett's usual MO to avoid hassles with his family, he's enchanted with the practical and fiercely independent woman.
Penny is all in for a short-term fling with a classy guy. But after a few dates with Beckett Young, it's clear they're barreling toward something more serious. How will they juggle a long-distance relationship in the midst of his meddling parents and her struggling career?