Hadley Hayes has been in love with her brother's best friend for as long as she can remember. Now at thirty-one, she's determined to make Sam see her as more than just the little girl who used to follow him around the family farm. Aware of his fear of commitment, she's ready to show him that happily ever after isn't just meant for the fairy tales.Sam Bennett, Red Maple Falls fire chief and notorious bachelor, swore he'd never make a pass at any of his best friend's sisters, but when Hadley confesses her feelings, he can no longer deny their chemistry. Trying to hold on to a promise he made when he was only fifteen becomes increasingly hard as their relationship intensifies.When a tragic turn of events sends Sam spiraling it reminds him that he's not the hero who everyone sees—he's the kid from the wrong side of the tracks who never really belonged. Determined to prove Sam's worth, Hadley refuses to give up on him, but will her love be enough to pull him from the ashes or will...

Cooper Hayes, a travel blogger, is always in search of his next adventure. He loves his big family and the small town he grew up in, but after a prolonged visit home, the itch to take off grows, until he meets an uptight woman with gorgeous eyes and a sharp tongue. Something about her, and her immunity to his charm, makes him question everything.Sarah Kramer, a single mother who puts her son above everything else, refuses to even glance in a man's direction. Then she comes face to face with the elusive Cooper Hayes, a man not only of mystery and intrigue but someone who pushes her buttons and gets her hot in a way no man ever has, and she can't deny the instant attraction, even if he is an over-confident jerk.Sarah agrees to go on a date with Cooper, to give herself one night of fun. But their night takes a turn, reminding her she's a mom above everything else, and giving her no choice but to put an end to the growing desires. Unfortunately, living in a small town makes it...

Danger meets the small town of Red Maple Falls in the newest installment of the utterly romantic series.At twenty years old Layla Marshall devoted her life to raising her baby brother and sister after their mom died in a car accident. Now twelve years later and all grown up, her siblings have started their own lives, leaving Layla to combat loneliness in a much too quiet house. To fill the void, she finds herself spending time at the local bar with the sexy but mysterious tattooed owner who she has secretly harbored feelings for.Pub owner, Declan Dwyer, has been living with a secret for the last five years, deceiving the people of the small town of Red Maple Falls where he has chosen to hide out. He has kept to himself, but Layla Marshall has been on his radar since the first time he laid eyes on her in her purple scrubs. He's maintained his distance though, afraid of a past that could mean death to him or anyone he cares for.When his past catches up to...

His dream just became a reality... Now what?After drinking one too many glasses of champagne at a wedding and sleeping with her best friend's younger brother, Krissy Turner, does everything in her power to forget about the curly haired sex god. But after her business is vandalized, he offers his services to help paint the place and in return she agrees to sit for him as a portrait model.Up-and-coming artist, Tony Moretti, has been in love with his sister's best friend most of his life. Creatively blocked and his passion lost, he looks to Krissy to ignite that spark inside of him again. Giving into their growing desires is inevitable. But when someone continues to terrorize Krissy, and she relies on Tony to comfort her, their relationship goes deeper than the heated chemistry between them.When Tony's passion returns, and Krissy's enemy is revealed, their love will be tested, but will love be enough to set them free?This hot and steamy small-town...

Sparks will fly when a small-town firefighter meets Hollywood's It Girl.Drowning in scandal, Bex Shepard leaves L.A. behind for the small town of Red Maple Falls. She only plans on hiding out until the media storm blows over, never expecting to fall head over heels for a local fireman.Chase Marshall's life hasn't always been easy, but he and his siblings have managed to make the best of it. He loves his job, but when he gets sent to rescue another damn cat from another damn tree, his patience is tested. Though he soon realizes the owner of the one-eyed cat isn't as crazy as he suspected,and he can't seem to get enough of her.When the world Bex is hiding from discovers her and exposes Chase and his family to the spotlight, old secrets will be revealed, making Chase question the life he thought he knew. Will their love be enough to weather the storm? Or will they crash and burn, becoming another Hollywood love story that is over...

Just when she had finally moved on......He moved back.When college freshman Liz Wagner hears her ex's voice for the first time since he moved clear across the freaking country, she does what any respectable girl would do: Dive into the girls' bathroom.Zach Roberts—the Zach Roberts—is back. And he's everywhere Liz looks—infiltrating her friend group, buddy-buddy with her brother. It's enough to ruin college altogether. But what choice does she have but to put on a happy face and pretend he didn't leave her vulnerable and alone in a pile of emotional wreckage?Pretending works, until tragedy strikes and the only person available for comfort is the one person she wants to stay away from. When Zach turns out not to be the jerk she convinced herself he was, but the boy she used to love, Liz needs to decide whether to open her heart again to the boy who tore it out.*Previously published as (Never) Again

College student Justin Singleton is ready to celebrate the start of a new school year with his roommates. He is not ready for the attractive brunette to catch his eye. As she blows off every attempt at conversation, he vows they will one day be friends.Sara Mitchell is just trying to get through the day. She doesn't need any new friends, not with the load of her emotional baggage. But when Justin keeps popping into her life, he knocks down her walls and gives her a reason to let him in. Still, she keeps her past a secret.When Justin invites Sara home for Thanksgiving, her secret comes out, causing the past and present to collide in a tense standoff. Reeling with the emotional impact of the unexpected reveal, Justin and Sara's relationship is tested, making them question if love can heal the scars of the past.Falling for my Friend is the final in a romantic and thrilling series full of angst, heartache, and healing.

First impressions are everything...or are they?Sophie Reynolds thought she hit the dating pool jackpot when she scored a date with Red Maple Falls resident doctor, Drake Stevens, except the date was a total dud. Sophie accepted they had no chemistry and moved on. But two years later, thrust back into each other's lives, Drake Stevens proves he is anything but a dud.One minute, Drake Stevens, was in the running for the town's most eligible bachelor, and the next, he was the guardian to a precocious six-year-old. Trying to balance work and his new role as a parent, he seeks the help of his niece's first grade teacher and the woman he had blown his chances with.As Sophie helps Drake settle into his new life, their chemistry explodes into passion, making Sophie wonder if Mr. Right had been there all along.

A hot cop and a sweet baker get a second chance at love in this small town romance.Seventeen years after Shay Michaels said goodbye to summers in Red Maple Falls and the only boy she ever truly loved, she's back and the proud owner of Sweet Dreams Bakery. Life is good until someone breaks into her shop, making her question if the life she left behind in New York followed her.As the local sheriff, Matt is keeping a close eye on the place and an even closer eye on the beautiful owner who refuses to take the break in seriously. Two conflicting personalities that burn bright on their own become down right explosive when thrown together. But in order to move toward a future together, they will have to let go of their past and accept the mistakes they made.***Welcome to Red Maple Falls, a small town filled with big personalities. Nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire it is home to the Hayes siblings, three brothers and three sisters, all...

Josh will have to reconcile his past...In order to make Kat his future.After surviving a real-life nightmare, Josh Wagner is sent home from his dream college on crutches. Bedridden and tormented by flashbacks, he's just seen his world shattered and his baseball scholarship go up in smoke. Josh's family hires a health aide to help take care of him, but when he opens the door, the last person he expects to see is his biggest regret...Katherine Singleton is the only girl Josh has ever loved. Now, even though she's only taking care of him because it's her job, Josh is determined to win her back. But Kat had to move on after their breakup two years ago, and despite her feelings for Josh, a lot has happened since he left...When Kat's past comes back to haunt her, Josh decides it's his turn to take care of her. But protecting her—and redeeming himself—will put Josh in the line of fire again. Will he survive this time?*Previously published as...

It was love at first sight until he opened his mouth.Born and raised in the small town of Red Maple Falls, it's impossible for Kate Hayes to meet a guy she hasn't known since first grade. When she is approached by a ridiculously attractive, unfamiliar face during one of her glass blowing demonstrations, she can't help but get her hopes up. Until he opens his mouth.Caleb James established his bike shop in the middle of nowhere to escape his past. When the owner of the adjoining business blocks his parking spots to put on her "arts and crafts hour" he has no choice but to shut her down. What he doesn't expect is the fresh-faced beauty who refuses to accommodate his requests. Nor does he expect for the small town to be filled with big personalities who feel the need to force their way into his life, refusing to leave him alone.While Caleb continues to fight Kate, and tries to keep his distance, holding on to a vow he made to himself to never trust again, she...