
Elisabeth Barrett
4 SeriesElisabeth Barrett is an American author known for her contemporary romance series, including Star Harbor, West Coast Holiday, and Return to Briarwood. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a patent attorney after earning degrees in biology and law. Barrett resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family, where she also teaches and edits.
In "Deep Autumn Heat" by Elisabeth Barrett, the first book in the Star Harbor series, Lexie Meyers catches the eye of the worldly and charming Sebastian Grayson. Despite her past heartbreaks and reluctance for flings, Sebastian's interest is piqued by Lexie's frosty demeanor and culinary skills. Initially planning a relaxing weekend with his brothers, Sebastian instead challenges Lexie to a televised cook-off, hoping to break through her resistance. As their chemistry ignites, Lexie finds herself torn between losing her mind and her heart to Sebastian.