A second chance hockey romance about first love, heartbreak, and the family they never got to be.Kendall chose survival over love.Three years ago, she walked away from Kai—the only man she’s ever loved—keeping a life-changing secret that shattered their future. Now she’s a single mom, determined to protect her son at all costs…even if it means never telling Kai the truth.Kai has spent the last three years outrunning heartbreak. A driven, type-A professional hockey player, his life looks perfect from the outside—but he’s never recovered from losing Kendall. And deep down, he knows he never will.When Kendall suddenly reappears, the past he tried to bury comes rushing back. But this time, she’s not alone.As buried truths come to light, Kai and Kendall are forced to face the love they lost, the pain they never healed from, and the family they might still have a chance to become.In the end, some loves don’t fade…they wait.A deeply emotional second chance romance featuring:Secret childFirst love / lost loveSingle mom heroineProfessional hockey romanceFound family & emotional healing

Love. Sucks. I don’t know where I went wrong. Whether it was letting a man convince me that suddenly, the things I’ve never wanted are right for me, or if simply believing the best in the person who I wasted three years of my life on was what lead me here.To Cherry Peak. A small town nestled in the heart of Alberta, Canada.The hometown of rising country star, Brody Steele.It only takes one brief encounter to mark him as a broody jerk. An all-knowing, arrogant celebrity with a complex I don’t have the energy for.But if I truly dislike him the way I’ve convinced myself I do, then why am I always looking for him in crowded rooms? Why are his surprisingly thoughtful gestures melting the wall of ice I’ve stuck between us?Cherry Peak was supposed to be my fresh start, a place to heal and rebuild. Yet, just as I begin piecing my life back together, Brody’s preparing to leave, as if he hasn’t become a vital part of that journey.The thought of losing him keeps me up at night. I don’t know if we’ll ever be able to find our footing, or if we were just stringing each other along the whole time.

A BRAND NEW steamy small town romance from Cecelia Mecca'Cissy Mecca is a skilled writer of page-turning plots and unforgettable characters' Lucy ScoreEvery book in The Bachelor Pact series can be read as a standalone.Welcome to Cedar Falls JulietteI never meant to derail a man like Cole Ford. One lost passport and a spiraling travel disaster later, I’m stranded in Cinque Terre—overwhelmed and completely out of my depth. Then Cole shows up: calm, controlled, infuriatingly handsome. He’s order wrapped in a perfectly pressed shirt, and somehow the only person who makes me feel steady in the middle of my own chaos. I start wanting what I shouldn’t—him. And wanting Cole feels dangerous in a way I can’t even explain.ColeI don’t do chaos. And Juliette Porter is chaos with a heartbeat. I live by structure, logic, and The Bachelor Pact—especially the final rule: never fall in love. Flying to Italy to retrieve Juliette was supposed to be simple. But she slips past every defense I’ve built, makes me crave the unpredictable, and tempts me to break the vow I swore I’d never touch.By the time we return to the familiarity of Cedar Falls, one truth is unavoidable: to keep her, I’ll have to shatter my last unbroken rule—and finally risk my heart.Praise for the Bachelor Pact series:?????????? 'Full of banter, spice and friendship' @amberlouisereadss on Instagram?????????? ‘I love grumpy vs sunshine and this book absolutely smashed that trope!’ @sarahsreadingsmut on Instagram?????????? ‘Would highly recommend it especially if you love a good small town romance’ Goodreads?????????? 'Cissy Mecca knows how to write in any genre she chooses.’ Goodreads?????????? ‘I loved every character, especially all four boys when they're together!' Goodreads

According to Grant Holiday, there are two kinds of people in the world: those who follow the rules and those who should stay the heck out of his forest. He’s decided I’m the rule-breaking enemy, and that’s just fine with me. No matter how pretty his green eyes are, how handsome he is, or how often he finds me when I’m lost, he is definitely not my type. A smart woman would lie low, try to follow the rules, and avoid Grant Holiday, but he just keeps showing up and pointing out every rule I’m breaking whether I’m rescuing an injured skunk or accepting a job at his brother’s bookstore. He’s the last person I want to see every day, until… he isn’t. Which is awkward, because I’ve got trust issues and he’s hung up on his ex. We’ll never work as a couple, so I should ignore my irrational attraction to the infuriating man. Should be easy, right? Except he’s just made it clear the attraction goes both ways.

SHE'S A SMALL-TOWN GIRL WITH BIG DREAMS.Nine years ago, Neve McKay fled her small Southern town and disapproving family to seek a career in the big city. Now she's finally coming home-and hoping for a fresh start. But the relationship that shattered her world still haunts her. And even among her nearest and dearest, she doesn't feel safe. . . CAN THIS BAD BOY BE THE ANSWER TO HER PRAYERS?Ian Campbell is a pure Scottish muscle-as hard and handsome as they come. But when Neve walks into his bar, his heart melts. . .and he vows to have this gorgeous and somewhat vulnerable woman in his life-for better or for worse. What is Neve's tragic secret? And how can Neve expect Ian to protect her, when doing so could put his own life at risk? The only thing Ian knows for sure is that he will do whatever it takes to keep her out of harm's way-and in his loving arms. ..in Headed for Trouble by Shiloh Walker."Shiloh Walker's writing just gets better and better...[and] the sex is sizzling." -RT Book Reviews

In Charming, Texas, the ultimate contest is underway. Who'll be the next Mr. Charming? Odds favor Cole Kinsella, owner of the Salty Dog Bar & Grill. The bachelor is certainly handsome and charismatic, especially to his newest employee, and former high school sweetheart, Valerie Villanueva. Except…Val's in the running, as well. Because why can't a woman be the most charming? As the rivalry revs up, so do the stakes. Each desperately needs that prize money, but do they need each other more?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.For more relatable stories of love, community and family read the other books in the Charming, Texas series: 1. Winning Mr. Charming2. The Charming Checklist