An age-gap romance with a jealous, possessive alpha and a sinfully sweet baker. A mix as delicious as cupcakes and sprinkles.I, Piper Skye, was a party girl. I was rage-all-night, sleep-never. I liked to get wild and live free.Or I would've if I had the time.And the energy.And not being so awkward would probably help, too.As the owner of a thriving dessert business, I spent my days at school and my nights elbow deep in batter and frosting. And, no, that wasn't a euphemism for something fun. I knew my hard work and sacrifice would pay off as long as I stayed focused and stuck to the plan.A plan that never factored in Jake Hyde. He was an even bigger workaholic than me. He was also a bigger... Well, let's just say his jaded outlook on life didn't make him as sweet as one of my signature cupcakes. Surrounding himself with employees he considered his brothers, he'd long ago made the decision that his custom garage would be his focus.Fate, as it often does, had other ideas.Plus, a killer sense of humor...*Warning: This book is intended for adults. It contains frequent adult language and situations. Don’t try this at home. At least not without stretching first. Maybe keep the sneakers on for traction, too. ***This is book one in a series, but each book will be a STANDALONE with a new couple. NO cliffhanger.***

A one-night stand produces more than just the big O.SkyeAll my life, I tried to be perfect. But boy did I make a mistake. An unexpected wild night of passion made an indelible memory. And a positive pregnancy test.My tall, dark, and handsome bedmate and I agreed to one night only. I’m about to track him down with a big surprise.Skye’s heroMy life is filled with endless responsibilities, but memories of my time with Skye keep me warm at night. Despite our undeniable spark, her new life overseas made it a one-time-only deal, so when the gorgeous dress designer turns up again on my doorstep without her happy smile, I know something is wrong.Skye Storm McRae might think she can do this alone, but I want her and my baby too.--The second standalone in the Wild Scots series takes you from the stunning scenery of Scotland to the busy city of Manhattan. Perfect Storm involves a steamy hot one-night stand, a surprise pregnancy, a dedicated alpha-male hero who’ll stop at nothing to get his girl, and a heroine with big plans of her own.Jump into this breathtaking series today.

Ava Miles welcomes you to Dare River, her bestselling small-town family series featuring bad boys, reluctant heroes, and boys-next-door. Find love, uncover family secrets, heal betrayals, and discover there’s nothing more powerful than happily ever.Chosen as Best Book of the Year."If ever there was a contemporary romance that rated a 10 on a scale of 1 to 5 for me, this one is it!" – The Romance ReviewsWhen famous—and infamous—country singer rock star Rye Crenshaw saunters into the diner where she cooks, Tory Simmons is certain she's got him pegged. He's a bad boy who lives large. But while she couldn't care less about country music or arrogant men, Rye makes her an offer she can't refuse when he asks her to be his private chef. The job is the answer to all her prayers: it will clear out her debt and finance the fresh start she desperately needs.Rye is certain his sassy new cook is the last woman who'd ever tempt him, but spending time with the wholesome girl next door will do wonders for his damaged public image. Her food also happens to be the best he's ever eaten, both comforting and seductive. They find themselves becoming friends although both are secretly hoping for a whole lot more.When an emergency in his family whisks him home, Rye does the one thing he's never risked: he lets a woman into his heart…Soon the emotions Rye faked for the tabloids become all too real, but will the country heaven he's found in Tory's arms survive in the real world?***There’s more waiting for you in Dare River…Treat yourself to the complete series:COUNTRY HEAVENA down-on-her-luck cook uses food’s magical properties to tame a beastly country singer after he hires her under false pretenses to restore his image.THE CHOCOLATE GARDENAn inventive gardener creates a magical chocolate garden for a sexy songwriter only to be swept away by the magic of their love.FIREFLIES AND MAGNOLIASA steel magnolia turned crusading law student must face a haunting family secret while falling in love with a cynical country music manager who’s lost his faith in magic.THE PROMISE OF RAINBOWSA military vet overcomes the shadows of his past with the help of country music and a woman he’s hired to remake his new home.THE FOUNTAIN OF INFINITE WISHESA determined businesswoman searches for her long-lost father while helping a tough private investigator believe in wishes again.THE PATCHWORK QUILT OF HAPPINESSA sassy quilter invites a long-lost family member to her quilting class only to fall for the sexy single dad next door.BONUS COMPANIONS:THE COUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOKTHE CHOCOLATE GARDEN (children’s book)*** Rye Crenshaw and his Dare River friends also show up in Ava’s bestselling Dare Valley series starting with the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND, and it’s chock full of small town family charm, friendship, mystery, and happily ever after, of course. Millions love it. Discover why today.

When a small town baker and a former NFL star pair up to fake date, all their pretend feelings become Almost Real.When my old high school crush—and the town’s reclusive baker—asks me to help her make friends, I say yes without a second thought. Sadie’s had her head in a ball of dough for as long as I can remember, but as an ex-NFL star, I collect friends like pennies.Keeping things platonic will be no sweat, despite how deep my feelings for her run. But then she asks me to help her get more than friends. She also wants to date—and she wants to practice with me.Against my better judgment, I’m in. I can’t say no to this woman. But when playing pretend starts to feel a little too real, I start to think agreeing to be Sadie’s fake boyfriend might be the most dangerous game I’ve ever played.

New York Times–Bestselling Author: “A beautiful love letter to the power of female friendship . . . Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Nina George.” —Robyn Carr A rainy-day ritual—a tea party between three little girls—will shape the future of their friendship and their lives . . . Redheaded, curly-haired Zoe is openhearted, kind and free-spirited, and dreams of becoming a famous actor in New York City. Shy Emily struggles with mental health but has the heart and soul of a writer. And Shannon—tall, athletic, strong—has a deep sense of loyalty that will serve her well when she heads off to military college. As Zoe, Emily, and Shannon grow into women—forging careers, following dreams, and finding love—they’ll learn that life doesn’t always unfold the way they want it to, but through it all, the one constant is each other, and their regular tea parties. And when the unthinkable happens, the girls must come together to face the greatest test of all. “Exactly the kind of heart-wrenching, emotional story one has come to expect from Jodi Thomas.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of It’s Better This Way “The Little Teashop on Main is tender, heartfelt and wonderful . . . I loved every word.” —RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times–bestselling author of Summer at Lake Haven