They were supposed to be pretending. But what if the spark was real?Dr. Max Lange has it all. His dream job in the ER, deep ties to his hometown of River’s Edge, and a life filled with purpose. But lately, something feels like it's missing. When a visiting doctor pulls him in for a hot kiss and asks him to play along in order to avoid unwanted attention from a hospital administrator, Max knows exactly what he wants and needs—the lovely Dr. Mitchell.After a tragic error shakes her confidence beyond repair, Dr. Lauren Mitchell has abandoned her career in cardiothoracic surgery and instead works as a lead medical consultant for a top cardiovascular technology company. She enjoys her simple life on the road—no ties, no risks, no regrets.When a violent storm throws her into service at St. Mark’s hospital, Max has only a few days to prove to Lauren that they belong together, while she must reevaluate her career…and her life. Will Max’s love be enough to make River’s Edge and Max her home?A poignant, feel-good romance about finding courage, forgiveness, and home—right where you least expect it.

The Art of Love is awakening to things you never knew about yourself with someone you thought was just a friend….Nick Turner has always been the big, shy, silent type. He’s always let his metalwork and blacksmithing skills speak for him. But now, as a widower with two small children to raise in the midst of the eccentric Hawthorne family and a sculpture that needs completing to make the deadline for a national competition, he knows he’s in over his head.Thank God for Baxter Hawthorne dropping into his life…Bax Hawthorne is the black sheep of his family. He’s an accountant in a sea of artists. But that doesn’t mean he’s not just as free-spirited and ambitious as his kin. The one thing he never thought he’d be, however, was a father. But when he’s thrown into proximity with Nick and ends up helping to take care of his kids in a pinch, all that might change.Nick could have sworn he was straight, but the closer he gets to Bax, the more he questions that. Could one night of sparks between them end up forging a bond that brings the whole family together?Forged is a low-angst, single father, bi-awakening, friends-to-lovers story filled with heart…and a lot of meddling by the eccentric Hawthorne family. Look for a cameo by The Brotherhood as well!

Beckett Harlow is a player. He’s incapable of keeping a girl longer than a week. A commitment phobe.He’s my best friend.I’ve known him forever and a day, so when an innocent joke leads people to believe we’re engaged, Beckett wants to use the opportunity to get my mom off my back and prove to his exes that he’s capable of being in a serious relationship.Everything goes according to plan until faking it unearths feelings I thought I’d buried years ago, and the longer we pretend, the harder they are to hide.Telling him the truth could ruin our friendship.Because if there’s one thing I’m certain of, it’s that Beckett would chase every random girl to the ends of the Earth and back again, but never me.He’d never fall for me.Fall For Me is a sweet, contemporary romance standalone that’s perfect for a sunny day at the beach. If you’re obsessed with friends to lovers, small towns, and summer romance novels, then Mac and Beckett’s story will have you smiling at the pages during this wholesome read.TROPES: Friends-to-lovers Fake Fiancé ? Small town?? Summertime Distance ? No Spice

Welcome to Maple Bay, a small town with heaps of heart—where family dinner is a must, and someone will always leave the light on for you. A romance series enjoyed by fans of Debbie Macomber, Jenny Hale, and Susan Mallery.The cowboy who broke her heart might just be the one to mend it...Kat swore off horses after a riding accident took her sister. Five years later she still blames herself and deals with the guilt by getting lost in city lights, a corporate job, and a sham of an engagement. But when she returns home for her brother Jesse’s wedding, the past comes creeping back. She’s not sure she can face the memories, especially because many of them she shared with her brother’s best friend, Creed—a man Kat’s been in love with since high school and who was with her that fateful night.Creed lives for one thing—rodeo—and he learned long ago that family is more than blood. Creed’s best friend’s parents took him under their wing when he was a teenager, treating him like a son. Which is why Kat, his best friend’s little sister, has always been off-limits. But when Kat comes home to Maple Bay, a ring on her hand and sadness in her heart, Creed is pulled to her once again. But is she worth the risk of losing the only family he’s got?A feel-good story of second chances and how love, family, and forgiveness can heal all hearts.???Bonus: Includes a special recipe for mulled apple cider (which is made in this story). Each book in the Maple Bay Series is set in the same small town with a guaranteed happily ever after. Each can be read as a standalone.Rescued in Maple Bay (prequel)Starting Over in Maple BaySecond Chance in Maple BayCountry Stars in Maple BayMatched in Maple Bay

My name is Penny Mulligan and my life is a mess.After a disastrous marriage that left me with three perfect, rowdy boys and an ex-husband whose middle name might as well be Trouble, I’ve got more than enough testosterone in my life. I’m absolutely not getting involved with anyone.Besides, at the end of the day when I collapse into bed, I’m too exhausted to think sexy thoughts. Except maybe about the one man who makes my life just a little easier…Mr. Wednesday, a.k.a. Dillon Henry.Handsome, charming, thoughtful—the man is fantasy material.And not just because he brings me my favorite coffee every Wednesday when he meets with my boss.I’ll be ready to date again…someday…maybe after my boys are in college and I finally have the energy to think about myself. For now, I’m content to stick to my late-night fantasies about a certain coffee-bringing, suit-wearing flirt.At least, that’s what I tell myself until Dillon Freaking Henry shows up on my doorstep in my hometown, demanding that I let him out of the friend zone.He’s not intimidated by the fact that I’m a package deal or that my calendar is chaos or that my ex is a monumental pain in the…neck. Nope. Dillon is determined to change my mind.Part of me almost hopes he can.

A second chance college hockey romance. Riley Dover’s sole focus is college until a twist of fate throws her off course and she finds herself in desperate need of a student athlete to complete her degree.Will Caufield, the guy who broke Riley’s heart three years ago, is the one who blindly steps into her life again to help. But Will isn’t just any athlete. He’s the star of the college hockey team – the sport Riley has been avoiding for years.As feelings resurface, Will’s determination to win Riley back becomes as strong as his passion for the game. But Riley harbors secrets – secrets that broke them apart last time.As old wounds reopen, Will and Riley find themselves skating on thin ice between love and heartbreak. Riley must learn to trust Will with the truth, and Will must decide what’s more important – hockey or heart.WHAT ARE THE CHANCES is the spicy second book of the Phil-U series.