We had a deal: one night, no names, no strings.CHLOEHe was charming, attentive, and exactly what I needed for one unforgettable night.Then I slipped out before sunrise, sure I’d never see him again.Now I’m in Emerald Creek, a small town full of charm, gossip, and zero anonymity—running my late uncle’s restaurant…the one right next door to his pub.And Justin? He acts like my presence alone is an insult.I don’t know what I did to make him hate me, but I don’t have time to figure it out. This job is all I have.The only problem? It’s hard to ignore the sparks that fly whenever we’re in the same room.JUSTINShe’s the one woman I let past my walls, and the one person I can’t forgive.Chloe doesn’t know what her uncle’s choices cost me. She shouldn’t even be here.But now she’s running the restaurant next door, slipping in my hometown life like she belongs here.Even my dog likes her, which only makes it worse.Every time I see her, I’m torn between protecting my past and risking my heart.The trouble is, I’m not sure I can resist her.THE PROMISE OF YOU is a steamy small-town romance with sizzling chemistry, slow-burn tension, found family, a matchmaking dog, and no third-act breakup. Book 2 in the Emerald Creek series, it can be read as a standalone.Welcome to Emerald Creek—where grudges run deep, but love runs deeper.

Rosa Mercado is looking for something more serious with her love life, which is why she hits the brakes on the sexy cowboy who walks into her dad’s restaurant and hits on her.
Calvin Marshall had Rosa lined up in his sights to be his next conquest. Until she makes it clear she’s looking for Mr. Right, not Mr. Right Now. Commitment isn’t exactly his favorite word.
But when they’re forced to stay at Misty Meadows Ranch together over Christmas, it becomes clear that there’s more at stake than just one of them inheriting the ranch by New Year’s Eve. The magic of the season will blur the line between love and hate, and challenge everything they both thought they wanted.

WestonWhen I left home, I swore I’d never hide anything about myself again. From college, to law school, to the United States Senate representing California, I’ve done it all as an out gay man. So, when I’m in DC and see a beautiful guy at the hotel bar, I don’t hesitate to proposition him…right before he runs out on me, leaving his sunglasses behind like my very own Cinderfella.AnsonI’ve always known I’m gay, but never acted on it. Pretending isn’t easy, but it means I can keep playing football. No one has ever guessed my secret until the gorgeous man at a bar in DC. At least he doesn’t know who I am—the best tight end in the NFL, playing for the Atlanta Lightning. Though my identity doesn’t stay a secret from him for long.Between texts and late-night phone calls, we get to know each other. West’s the only person who knows all the parts of me, just like I know his. When he asks for one night together so he can show me what it’s like to be with a man, I can’t say no. But once isn’t enough, and we keep sneaking around together—brief encounters, in California, Georgia, or DC, filled with passionate touches and whispered truths.I never thought I’d have love. West never thought he’d want it. Now we’re all in with each other, but he still has time left in his Senate term. I have contract obligations to fulfill, and I’m closeted. We don’t even live in the same state. The odds are stacked against us, but if there’s one thing I know, it’s how to win. He’s the endgame in the biggest challenge of my life, the one I’m banking my future happiness on.Content Warning: Homophobic language (brief and minor instances). Homophobia (brief and minor instances) Brief mentions of conversion therapy as a child

Minutes before my wedding, a phone call from my fiancé rips my life apart.I flee to the Scottish Highlands, seeking sanctuary in Bannock, an idyllic town I visited as a child.All I want is peace and quiet to mend my broken heart. Instead I lock horns with the grumpy Scotsman who runs my hotel.I don't recognise him at first but it turns out he's Alasdair McIntyre, the first boy I ever kissed.As a twelve-year-old, he was sweet, but now? His blunt remarks and cocky smirks infuriate me, while my comebacks only reinforce his view I'm a stuck-up big-city "lass".I came here to heal, not be provoked by this irritatingly handsome Highlander. Yet beneath his gruff exterior and admittedly impressive muscles, there are glimmers of another side to the man.I mustn't let my guard down. My heart is already cracked. If I let him in, I risk shattering it altogether…---The Highland Kiss is the first in the True Scotsman series of interconnected standalones.Discover the small town of Bannock with its quirky inhabitants, laugh at the banter of the McIntyre brothers, and swoon at that scene in the castle ruins in the rain. ??

A dramatic, heart-pulsing medical romance from Alison Roberts, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Jo BartlettCan opposites attract when under pressure?More at home in a bustling city A&E department, surgeon Jennifer Allen is thrown out of her comfort zone when the light plane she was travelling on crashes in the New Zealand mountains. Stranded and scared, the only person she can turn to for help is brooding GP Guy Knight.Guy is used to getting work done without a fuss and last thing he needs in the wilderness is a city surgeon in stilettos looking for a knight in shining armour. However, as they are forced to work together to seek help, it’s not long before Guy realises that he may have been too quick to judge Jennifer. Because she’s nothing like he thought she was. She’s determined, resilient, strong…and beautiful. And whilst finding their way to safety they find their way into each other’s arms for one night only too.But finally returning to normality, will Jennifer and Guy go back to their separate worlds, or will they be able to hold onto their shared bond and keep the spark alive?

A struggling single mom. Her lonely boss who hates Christmas. As they rediscover the magic of the holiday, will they also find love?
 
Christmas hasn't been the same for Allison Voss since losing her husband, but she's determined to make it merry for her daughters' sake. She's between jobs and simply managing day to day is a struggle until she meets Ward Haysgard. His act of kindness and offer of employment just might turn her luck around.
Ward is not a fan of Christmas. As a district manager for a large department store, he's seen plenty of greed and selfishness and not much good will toward men. But Allison's plight touches him. As he gets to know her and her girls, they work their way into his heart. A heart he thought had hardened long ago, when he lost the loving grandmother who raised him.As the holiday approaches, an old secret from Ward's past emerges and threatens his closeness to Allison. Will he leave her heartbroken? Or will she and Ward discover together what makes Christmas real?
Read all the stories in the Love in Applewood series by Christie Logan:
A Real Christmas: A Sweet Single Mom Romance
Dear Acquaintance: A Sweet Holiday Short Story
A Gentle Heart: A Sweet Valentine's Day Romance
Star Spangled Second Chance: An Sweet Interracial Single Dad Romance
A Firefighter's Luck: A Sweet Single Parent Romance