Tulsa Author Robin Carmichael Releases Heartwarming Small-Town Romance
Rumors & Lies: A Second-Chance Love Story Set in the Colorado Mountains
United States, 24th Feb 2026 – Romance author Robin Carmichael invites readers to the charming mountain town of Kingfisher, Colorado, in her debut novel Rumors & Lies, a sweeping tale of lost love, buried secrets, and the courage to reclaim a shattered happily ever after.
When veterinarian Riley Richard’s gut feeling tells him something life-changing is about to happen, he never expects to see her walk through his clinic door, Annaleigh Parrish, the girl who disappeared from his life five years ago, taking his heart with her. But she doesn’t return alone. By her side is a little boy with Riley’s eyes, his smile, and a frog named Mr. Froggy.
Annaleigh fled Kingfisher at eighteen, pregnant and devastated by rumors that destroyed her relationship with Riley. Believing he’d chosen someone else, she built a new life alone, raising their son Rory while finishing her education and fighting to overcome the stigma of her troubled past. Now, returning to settle her grandmother’s estate, she’s forced to confront the man she never stopped loving and the truth that could change everything.
As Riley discovers he’s a father and Annaleigh learns the devastating lies that kept them apart, both must navigate the judgment of a small town that never forgets. With Riley’s warm, quirky family rallying around them and a love that never truly died, can they overcome the rumors and lies that stole their future the first time?
“I still dream about it, about her… Her skin against mine, the taste of her mouth, the way she whispered my name like a prayer. I remember every goddamn second of it like it was burned into my memory,” Riley reflects in a moment that captures the raw emotion at the heart of this unforgettable story.
What Readers Will Love
Rumors & Lies delivers everything romance readers crave:
• Second-chance romance with genuine emotional depth
• Secret baby trope handled with nuance and heart
• Small-town setting in picturesque Kingfisher, Colorado
• A lovable, meddling family including two military veteran brothers who steal every scene
• Instant fatherhood as Riley bonds with the son he never knew existed
• Overcoming judgment and gossip to find redemption and forgiveness
“I write to help readers feel seen, hopeful, and wrapped in the warmth of a well-told love story,” says Carmichael. “Rumors & Lies is about believing in second chances and knowing that love is never out of reach, no matter how broken the path seems.”
About the Author
Robin Carmichael lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by rescue pups and a house filled with books and laughter. A devoted mother of three sons and a shameless daydreamer, Robin found her calling in writing heartwarming tales of love, redemption, and second chances. When not crafting stories, she can be found binge-watching Korean dramas, sipping iced coffee, or planning adventures with close friends. A true believer in the magic of storytelling, Robin writes to remind readers that everyone deserves their happily ever after.
Company Details
Organization: The Publishing Genie
Contact Person: Robin Carmichael
Website: https://robincarmichaelbooks.com/
Email: Send Email
Country: United States
Release Id: 24022641807