"Ford Donoghue broke my heart a decade ago. And no matter how hard I tried, I was never really over it.
I perfected the art of ignoring him whenever he came home to Hatterwick Island—cold shoulders, polite smiles, and walls a mile high.
It worked.
Until the day his thirteen-year-old daughter walked into my bar, scared and looking for a father she’s never met.
One phone call later, Ford’s back in Hatterwick.
And so are all the feelings I swore I’d buried.
But this isn’t about us.
At least, it wasn’t supposed to be.
When a body washes up on the beach, the whole island goes on edge.
And when strange things start happening around Peyton, it’s impossible not to wonder if her late mother’s secrets are still casting shadows.
The more we dig, the more tangled the truth becomes.
And if we’re wrong about where the danger’s coming from, the girl who brought us back together might be the one who pays the price."
"The last thing I need while trying to make a success of my outdoor adventure company is a beautiful distraction. It takes all my focus to fight off the demons that remain from the injury that ended my career as a Royal Marine and deal with the clients that make me want to climb the nearest mountain and never come down.
But Parker Lawrence walks into our office, takes over a phone call, and changes everything. My desperate desire to keep her close has nothing to do with the fact that she's sunshine personified—sweet, capable, and completely unfazed by my grumpitude and total lack of charm.
She’s also hiding something. I should mind my own business, but this bright Southern belle has gotten under my skin, and I want to save her every bit as much as it feels like she's saving me.
When her secret catches up to her, I'll do anything to keep her safe, even if those overprotective instincts risk driving away the best thing that's ever walked into my life."
"A time-limited holiday set of three small-town Southern romance novellas, including:
DANCE ME A DREAM
As guardian to her younger siblings, Tara Honeycutt has forgotten what it's like to be a normal twenty-something. When a major gas line breaks, leaving them with no heat, no hot water, and no way to cook for Christmas, Jace Applewhite invites Tara and her sibs out to his family's Christmas tree farm. Will a good old fashioned farmhouse Christmas be enough to get Tara to give him a second glance?
THE CHRISTMAS FOUNTAIN
After finding out her Mr. Right was actually Mr. Wrong, Mary Alice is taking a break from love to chair her favorite holiday charity. Chad thinks volunteering is the perfect way to get to know his Christmas crush. Will he manage to overcome her once bitten, twice shy caution?
A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
Hannah's waiting tables at Wishful's Dinner Belles diner and dreaming of getting an interior design business off the ground. What better way to practice and show off her skills than with some holiday decorating? Jaded Ryan, an Army medic on leave, and his cantankerous great uncle, Percy, are desperately in need of Christmas cheer—and a referee. Can Hannah's warmth thaw these frosty hearts?
A VERY CAMPBELL CHRISTMAS
The Campbell clan is in for a very special Christmas surprise in this exclusive bonus short story!"
"I should never have touched her. I didn't know she's my best friend's little sister. When I found out... well... My life went off the rails, and we didn't see each other again.
Now three years later, we're in the same small town, and she hates my guts. But when her ex won't take no for an answer, it's me she improbably reaches out to for help.
Sure we can fake a relationship to keep him off her back. We've done it before. Except there's nothing fake about the heat between us. Or the very real threat from my past that's the true reason I ghosted her. Maybe she'll finally give me the chance to explain.
I'll do anything to protect her, even face down her brother for a second chance.
One click this woman in trouble, protector in a kilt, brother's best friend small town romance today! "
"I drowned when I was sixteen.
My brother's best friend brought me back, but nothing was the same. I can't remember what happened. My parents dragged me away from my island home in the name of keeping me safe, and thrust me into hell instead.
I came back to Hatterwick to rebuild my life and—hopefully—my memory.
Now a new inheritance threatens to expose those long-buried secrets, and someone will stop at nothing to ensure I never remember what really happened that fateful night.
The only thing standing between me and whoever wants to hurt me is a marriage of protection with the boy who saved me—now a man grown and determined to keep me safe at all costs.
But what began as protection turns into more. Because he's the key to unlocking what hides in the shadows of my mind, which will either save or damn us both.
"
"A Marine, a single dad, and a mechanic all grew up in the same foster family...
COME A LITTLE CLOSER: When Sam's best friend goes missing from a joint bachelor/ette party, no one takes her concerns seriously. Except the ex she's forced to pair up with for bridal party bonding. She starts a search herself--and ends up with an unwanted bodyguard whose very presence reminds her of a hot Vegas night she’s tried hard to forget.
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW: It's been more than a decade since Declan Callahan has thought about anything but being a dad. But when his extensive (and meddling) foster family wrangles him into a 'chance' encounter with the first love he had to leave behind, he's wise enough not to waste it. Will this brief encounter be enough to convince Livia to give the undeniable connection between them a real second chance?
A LOVE LIKE YOU: When Mick scores tickets to see their favorite band, he surprises best friend Juliette with an overnight roadtrip that gets interrupted with a holiday blizzard. Will getting snowed in together show Juliette that friends make the best lovers or will she stay blind to the fact that Mick is just what she needs?
If you like sweet talking, unicorn caretaker heroes full of Southern charm, then you'll definitely find your new book boyfriend in this boxed set of small town romances."
"It's a terrible idea.
Impersonating her twin for staff orientation at Camp Firefly Falls is sure to end badly, but Sarah Meadows can't say no. It's just a quick two-week break to help her sister out of a jam, then she'll be back to finishing her stalled master's thesis. Except when her sexy, ex-park ranger partner uncovers her secret, Sarah's summer takes an unexpected turn.
Beckett Hayes knows he should report Sarah to the boss. But intrigued by her determination and pulled in by those big, doe eyes, he decides to train her instead. He can’t help but root for the underdog, especially when the underdog starts to wiggle her way into his heart.
Sarah's leaving in a matter of days, so a workplace romance is the last thing they need, but that doesn't stop either of them from diving in. Except a situationship isn't part of Sarah's long-term plans. As the clock counts down to the swap, the lines between duty and desire blur. Can Beckett convince Sarah to follow her heart, or will they have to be satisfied with only a summer fling?
Find out in this charming conclusion to the Summer Fling trilogy!"
"As a Royal Marine, I've taken on countless missions, but navigating life as a civilian might be the biggest challenge of all. I need to stay focused and figure out what the hell I'm doing with this early retirement.
Then she crosses my path. A stranger on a train, she instantly captures my imagination. A beautiful, vibrant distraction I didn't know I needed. And maybe something more...
When my charming companion faces unwanted advances, I step in, pretending to be her boyfriend. But the connection between us is too real to be an act.
What might have been only a brief encounter turns into an unforgettable night as we both find far more than we were looking for, if only we both have the courage to hold on."
"Sometimes love begins with a little friendly blackmail...
The historic Madrigal Theater in the heart of downtown Wishful is on the verge of closing its doors. Piper Parish is on a mission to save it—even if it means pulling a little deception to get her best friend back on the stage where she had her heart broken. It's all for a good cause.
When new-to-town newspaperman Myles Stewart catches on to his co-star's shenanigans, he’s torn between blowing the whistle or grabbing a front-row seat to the show. He's never been able to resist a story... and he's not sure he wants to resist Piper.
As Myles and Piper find themselves entangled both on-stage and off, the plot thickens, because sparks are flying. Will the outcome of this matchmaking mission be two romances or a comedy of errors?
The Matchmaker Maneuver is a companion novella running concurrent to Be Careful, It's My Heart and is a backstory prequel. As such, it ends on a cliffhanger that resolves in Myles and Piper's full novel, Just For This Moment."
"I've lived with the stares, whispers, and hateful accusations of small-town gossips for years. Being the sister of the town pariah comes with consequences. But when the petty harassment turns darker, more drastic measures are required. I just didn't expect those measures to include my former high school crush—the golden boy turned smoking hot firefighter—offering protection… as my boyfriend. Are we just pretending, or is this becoming something real? And can it survive the string of arsons that threaten us both?"
"Pretending to be the fiancée of some random guy in a bar isn't the kind of thing Aspen Fairchild would normally do. Ever. But when a medical scare sends her reeling onto a path of 'live life to its fullest,' and she sees an opportunity to do a good deed, she figures she can use all the good karma she can get.
Pro hockey player Brooks Hennessey was just taking time off, working through his grief, trying to do a good deed. But now his fake engagement has gone viral, and his publicist wants to know what he's going to do about it.
He knows what he'd like to do: spend his week at grown-up summer camp with the woman he can't stop thinking about.
She knows what she'd like to do: spend her week at Camp Firefly Falls with the guy who unexpectedly rocked her world.
But the girl of his dreams is hiding something, keeping him at arm's length. Because the guy who makes her heart beat is oh-so-vulnerable to the last thing she'd want to burden him with. Will she give them a chance, or will she run away before he can learn her summer camp secret?"
"Aunt Finola might be dead, but she's still interfering from the grave in this quirky, small town, only one bed, friends to lovers romance.
Traveling nurse Bellamy Chase is only back in Eden's Ridge for the reading of her great aunt's will, then it's back to work in Savannah. The last thing she expects to find when she stops to assist at an accident scene is her globetrotting best friend who's been gone for years.
Five years and thousands of miles haven't dimmed the attraction Graham Northrop feels for his best friend, and he's through running. That he made it in time to back her up against her hateful, money-grubbing family was just a bonus. Especially when it turns out she's inherited her great aunt's house—the one she hasn't been back to since a childhood trauma sent her running.
The terms of the will insist she spend one night locked in the house to take possession. She'll never make it alone. Good thing Graham's here. Maybe the forced proximity will give her the opportunity to finally pry out of him why he really left all those years ago.
One click this perfect break time read!"
