Sometimes the bravest thing you can ask for is the truth.Five years ago, Hannah James ran from her wedding, straight into the arms of a man on a motorcycle. After one unforgettable night, all she left behind was a thank you note and her wedding dress.Now Hannah’s world is measured in borrowed time as she prepares to lose her mother to cancer. Grief has taught her how to survive, but hope is the anchor she’s lost hold of.Rowan Shaw hasn’t set foot in Boulder in 5 years. A former Army Ranger, he’s back to settle his grandfather’s estate, carrying the familiar burden of being too late for the people he loves. Finding Hannah seems impossible. So does risking another goodbye…But when a traumatic incident sets Rowan and Hannah on a collision course, what grows between them begins to feel like something they were always meant to find their way back to.Because some people arrive when you need them most, and some people stay with you, even when they’re gone.An adult contemporary romance in dual first person POV, Tell Me Something Real explores complex grief, trauma, and love so real it finds you, no matter what.Click “Buy Now” to follow the invisible thread that links Hannah and Rowan together.

BrantleyHow long were you supposed to wait after the woman you loved’s marriage blew up before you asked her out? A week? A month? Longer?Her divorce was final, and I was not missing my second chance with Valentina. Helping on her so-called ‘pleasure quest’ was a bonus. Oh, the things I wanted to show her. But it wasn’t just about one kind of pleasure. I wanted to help her find all the things that brought her joy.As a friend, of course. Because that’s what we were. Best friends. But if I never told her I wanted more, I’d regret it forever. It was a risk. It could end our friendship. But no risk, no reward. Being with her would be the biggest reward ever, so I had to take the risk. Valentina was worth it.ValentinaA pleasure quest? Why the hell not? I had nothing to lose. My dignity and privacy were shattered the day my ex-husband’s girlfriend showed up at my house. Throwing him out was the best decision I’d ever made. And it felt good.Maybe I did know something that brought me pleasure. But I wanted more. Preferably without the heartache before the pleasure.Brantley volunteered to be my partner in the experiment. Pushing me to try new things. He was the perfect person to explore with. Patient and kind and… sexy? Was I allowed to think that way about my best friend?We’d always been friends. But pleasure tends to blur lines. Getting to know Brantley was fun. Enlightening. Intoxicating. But the more time we spent together, the more I wondered if the best thing in my life had been right in front of me all along.

Who’s the hot guy lounging in my beachside estate?That’s my ex’s younger brother – a notorious international playboy.Zachary is devastatingly handsome, practically estranged from the family, and the last thing I need after a brutal divorce.But when he begs for three weeks to hide out after a bad business deal, I cave.That’s when the trouble starts.The way this charmer bonds with my son twists something inside me I swore I’d locked away.And beneath the smirk and scandals, I catch a glimpse of the scars he hides … and a heart worth falling for.One reckless kiss changes everything. Our chemistry is undeniable.And unstoppable.He wants me … every messy, unguarded inch of me. And suddenly, I’ve fallen hard.But when our 21 days are up the real battle begins. His powerful family will never forgive us.My ex-husband least of all.Choosing Zachary could ignite a scandal that destroys the life I’ve fought to rebuild… and leave my little boy caught in the crossfire.

From the wreckage of a national scandal to the heartbreak of a widow’s hidden secrets, two best friends discover that some confessions lead to love—and others cost too much.Meaghan Jones is America’s sweetheart—until a Hollywood scandal sends her seeking refuge in a small coastal town at her best friend’s charming beach house on the Delaware shore. She’s sworn off romance, but the magnetic local restaurateur she’s never forgotten keeps testing her resolve—stirring feelings she thought she’d buried forever.Palmer Harding has the perfect life—until her husband drops dead. No one knows they haven’t spoken in weeks. No one knows she kissed another man just days before. And no one can know the secret she’s carrying now.As summer unfolds under salt air and starlit skies, friendship, love, and long-buried truths collide. For one unforgettable season, two women will discover that second chances—in love and in life—are worth every risk.?? Second chance romance + romantic women’s fiction with coastal charm??? Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Susan Mallery??? Includes four delicious recipes from the characters themselves!BEACH HOUSE CONFESSIONS blends the passion of a summer romance novel with the emotional depth of women’s fiction—perfect for readers who crave love stories set in small towns, with sandy beaches, salty breezes, and the promise of fresh starts.A Seaside Secrets Beach Read Series Novel – A Debut Contemporary Romance & Women’s Fiction Beach Read

Daniel Loveless and Charlotte McManus—aka Charlie—have been best friends since forever. Together, they’ve made it through everything from middle school dances to Daniel finding out he had a daughter, and they’re still thick as thieves.Faking an engagement, though? That’s… a lot.When single dad Daniel shows up at a routine court appearance only to learn his newly-married ex is filing for custody and plans to take his 7-year old daughter out of state with her, he panics. His daughter—precocious, opinionated, blackmailing Rusty—is his life.So he tells the judge he’s also engaged, to the one person he can always count on—Charlie.His chaotic, charming, impulsive, platonic best friend, Charlie.If anyone’s going to believe they’re together, they’re going to need to act like it: going on dates. Holding hands. Being cute in public.And… kissing. A lot of kissing, actually, because once they start it’s nearly impossible to stop. How did Daniel never notice how soft Charlie’s lips are? How well her carpenter’s coveralls fit? How her wild, curly hair is perfect for sinking his fingers into?Except that Charlie’s as irresponsible as she is pretty, and Daniel needs someone who he can count on to help corral his daughter, or at least someone who knows what day of the week it is.Friendship is fine, but anything more serious? It might be too risky.Best Fake Fiancé is the second book in the Loveless Brothers series, and can be read as a total standalone. It's for fans of high-heat, low-angst romantic comedies and anyone who loves a single dad who gets fake engaged. This one's got tons of sibling banter, a big family, an adorable kid who never gives her dad a break, all the friends-to-lovers swoon you can handle, and a small town where everyone knows everything. It's steamy, hilarious, and it's got an HEA. (And yes, it bangs.)

Dive into a tale where wedding dresses get new life and second chances abound.Meet Charlotte Baker, a woman with a passion for rescuing forgotten gowns, and Adam MacDonald, a man searching for direction in his life. When fate brings them together over a wedding dress, sparks fly, and they find themselves embarking on a journey neither expected.Charlotte’s talent for breathing new life into old dresses is unmatched, but her dreams of showcasing her designs remain unrealized. Meanwhile, Adam’s return home brings unexpected challenges and a chance encounter that could change everything. As they navigate family obligations, personal struggles, and undeniable chemistry, they realize that sometimes love and opportunity come in unexpected packages.Join Charlotte and Adam as they weave together threads of love, redemption, and the magic of possibility. Can they overcome their pasts and seize the future they never knew they needed? With each stitch, they discover that true happiness may be found in the most unlikely places.Experience the allure of satin and tulle, the pull of attraction, and the power of love and lace in this captivating tale of romance and self-discovery. Discover if Charlotte can complete the dress in time, if Adam can break free from his past, and if the perfect lace exists after all. Get ready for a story filled with heart, hope, and the promise of happily ever after.The Dress is a sweet romance with a guaranteed HEA. While there are more books in the series, there are no cliffhangers.