When Travis Tremayne took the garbage out through the back of the tavern, the last thing he expected to find was an unconscious woman on the stoop. The wedding gown she wore was the most shocking of all. It appeared to be far too large for the petite girl. It didn't take long to figure out why she was 'left' at the Tavern—a present for him. A confrontation was coming, Travis could only hope that Avery wouldn’t be caught in the crosshairs.
Kennedy De La Fuente is enjoying life in Blossom Creek. It's the first time away from home, and the small apartment in the converted barn is perfect. The scenery is, for the most part, similar to that of Montana. The scenery at the small fire station, on the other hand, is nothing like it is back home. Her gaze has a mind of its own and is drawn to the handsome fire chief. Kennedy is finding it increasingly difficult to hide her feelings for the man. It’s the very last thing she wants. A heatwave is currently engulfing Blossom Creek and its inhabitants. The fire department is kept busy responding to medical emergencies and attempting to keep the forest surrounding the town from burning. Zeke Davidson has begun to prefer being out on a job so that he’s not in close quarters with his office manager, who wears very little due to the oppressive heat. The woman is a distraction he doesn’t need—in fact, she is the very last thing he wants. Once again, the Between the Sheets Book Club is more interested in gossip than a book. This time, the ladies are discussing Zeke and Kennedy.
Teagan Tremayne had once hoped to go to college and pursue a career as an artist. Things hadn't gone as planned, and she now co-owned the Tremayne Tavern with her brother. She was content in her small town and had no desire to meet a man until two newcomers caught her eye. It irritated her that a few of her friends had advised her against looking at the two firefighters. Maybe that's why her gaze kept straying in their direction. Emile and Blake De La Fuente, cousins who were only two years apart in age. They did everything together: became firefighters, EMTs, ski patrollers, and even lived together. One thing they loved doing together was something that made others uncomfortable, women. Teagan Tremayne had caught their eye on arrival into town; now all they had to do was persuade her that they wanted more than one night.
With Blu, a woman he's grown up with, telling the town she's going to be his wife, Shep Carter finds it difficult to pursue the woman he truly loves. They, too, grew up together, and somewhere during their adolescence, he fell head over heels in love with Louisa Ryland. He's tried his hardest not to act on his feelings because of his friendship with Blu, but he can't do it any longer. Louisa and Shep's friendship turned into love somewhere along the way, and she's been nursing a broken heart ever since. It's all she can do when her best friend, Blu, is also in love with him. Between the Pages, Louisa's bookstore, saved her as she accepted her broken heart and the fact that Shep would one day leave town. After all, that was all he talked about the summer before they left for college...yet he returned home and has made a life for himself in Blossom Creek. Their love has been contained for years, but this summer it’s about to explode into a passion neither can control yet hope never ends.
The town vet has captivated Aiden De La Fuente since the day they met, but the wedding band around her finger made it clear she was off limits. However, everything isn’t always as it seems, and all bets are off once Aiden discovers the truth behind her marriage. With the woman he loves within his grasp,nothing will stand in his way…except his best friend, who complicates things further. Meeting the love of her life while wearing another man’s ring isn’t something Sarah O’Connell ever expected. But things aren’t always as they seem, and faced with the possibility of losing Aiden, Sarah entrusts him with the reality of her situation, and her heart. A decision she may soon come to regret. Desire ignites and emotions flare as Aiden and Sarah fight through the constant obstacles in their path, but suspicions and mistrust may shatter them both, ending their future before it can truly begin.
Boston Bay Vikings: hot enough to melt the ice. Ethan I'm a 32-year-old defenseman for the Boston Bay Vikings ice hockey team, and I have no right to look at the boss's daughter the way I do. Riley Peters is a lovely 18-year-old with a bright future ahead of her, but for some reason, she has decided that future includes me. I've kept her at arm's length for the past twelve months. Unless you count the two occasions when I got between her and her dates. Or the time she decided it would be a good idea to call me while drunk and say the filthiest things that I still can't get out of my head. Then she came to Vegas with her father for a game, and things became even more complicated. Riley After one of our arguments, my father often mutters to himself, "Stubborn as a mule." What he doesn't realize is that I'm just as obstinate as he is. When I want something, I go after it with zeal and determination. Unfortunately, what I want, or rather, who I want, will not cooperate. I fell hook, line, and sinker for a sexy hockey player who pretends not to be interested. I'm well aware of how intrigued he is, especially after what happened in Vegas. Ethan believes that what happened in Vegas should remain in Vegas, but I have a very different opinion, and Ethan Lewis is about to find that out! Meet Ethan Lewis and Riley Peters in the third book of the Boston Bay Vikings series by NYT and USA Today bestselling author, Lexi Buchanan.
The Fifth Realm Series The first book in an epic Fantasy Romance-Adventure series: The Fifth Realm, where Kings reign for a thousand years and the Empyrean has guarded all Royal Houses since his victory in the War of the Realms twelve thousand years before. Hidden for Survival Stohrm Vellis was three when she was hidden in the Human Realm and thus has no knowledge of the realm in which she was born—the Royal House of Hoarfrost—one of five Houses within the Fifth Realm. At the age of nineteen, she is about to discover the origins of myths and legends. Secrets and Lies The King of Hoarfrost is planning to reign for another millennium until he learns that his granddaughter lives. He will do anything to keep her from claiming the crown that is rightfully hers as the Chosen, including starting a war. Hunt and Destroy Others seek not only her death, but also Gladius Exitium—the Sword of Destruction—which can only be wielded by the Princess. However, secrets are revealed within an ancient tome that could be lethal in the wrong hands. Friendship, jealousy, heartache, love & treachery explode from the pages of this fantasy adventure.
Boston Bay Vikings: hot enough to melt the ice. Addison James caught my attention the moment I laid on her. My heart pounded against my breastbone, and blood rushed around my veins, deafening me with its roar. I’d never been attracted to a pretty innocent girl before; usually, my taste ran with the puck bunnies. The more I got to know her, the more distracted I became. Carter Nelson, the Vikings' handsome forward, had his sights set on me, which caused me many sleepless nights. I was raised in a strict Catholic household and have no knowledge of the world of ice hockey. It's intimidating to see all the scantily clad women throwing themselves at the man, who insists his only interest lies with me. Carter was about to show Addison and everyone else watching how much he was willing to change his ways to be with her, but unfortunately, all the intentions in the world can vanish in one night of a carefully planned seduction. Meet Carter Nelson and Addison James in the fifth book of the Boston Bay Vikings series by NYT and USA Today bestselling author, Lexi Buchanan.
Best friends Tallulah and Penelope always seem to get into trouble in their sleepy Tennessee community of Sugar Briar. It doesn't help that Tallulah has an uncanny sense of when someone is about to die. She had no business being outside during a lightning storm. Who would have thought lightning could bestow such an unusual and unwanted gift? The town is under three feet of snow for the first time in decades, which is driving the residents insane. It doesn't take long for Tallulah and Penelope to get themselves into some crazy shenanigans as they try to find George Forester before his upcoming murder. But their snooping could gain them the unwanted attention from the Hallen brothers, Carlisle and Jessop, who run the criminal underworld in town. Tallulah and Penelope must tread carefully or risk falling into something they won't be able to recover from.
Set in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, "One Summer" depicts two love stories—one lost in time and the other blossoming in the present. McKenzie (Mack) Harper rents a charming summer cottage, hoping for a relaxing vacation. While there, she stumbles upon a 1947 diary that draws her into a world of love and heartbreak. Each entry is written by Rose Degan, a nineteen-year-old who falls in love with a man her parents disapprove of—Cape Elizabeth firefighter Jacob Evans, whom she meets on the cliffs while watching the rescue of a collier's crew after a violent storm. Jacob's grandson, Dean Evans, intercepts Mack's note to his grandfather and becomes intrigued by the mysterious woman and her diary. Intent on avoiding his mother's matchmaking—her only goal is a grandson—he heads to Cape Elizabeth, unaware that his life is about to change. All of these characters come together in a story of love and friendship.
