Kirjahaku

I left Dogwood Cove as a child eighteen years ago when Ethan Monroe was nothing more than my best friend's older brother. Now I'm back and he's so much more.Gone is the boy I played hide and seek with, and in his place is the seriously hot, plaid-wearing, scruff-bearing, mayor of the small town we grew up in.I've got trust issues that can't be fixed easily and I didn't come back here looking for love, but Ethan is determined to prove that coming home could be the start of the life I've always dreamed of.Could he be the man to put my damaged heart back together for good?

Jackson Holt, the sexy new veterinarian in Dogwood Cove, and I both have a problem with an obvious solution.I've got a busy bakery to run, and a new cafe to open, but my friends and family think I'm a workaholic who needs to find love. Jackson has an offer to be a partner at the vet clinic, as long as he shows his boss he's in town to stay.A fake relationship is the perfect way for both of us to get what we want. Two birds, one little white lie of a stone.Jackson has no intention of falling in love, and I don't have time for anything real. It should be easy to end things when we don't have to pretend anymore... right?We promised we wouldn't fall for each other. Turns out that was the biggest lie of all.Rumours and Romance is the perfect fake relationship that leads to real love. For fans of steamy small town, with sassy heroines, swoony heroes, adorable animals, found family friend groups, low angst and high heat romance with a guaranteed HEA. This is the second book in the Dogwood Cove series and can be read as a standalone, although the series is best enjoyed if read in order.

Sharing a rental house with a hot guy? CheckFinding out that hot guy is my new boss? Check.My new boss clearly not wanting me there? You guessed it, check.Landing an interior design job at Finn McNeil's new winery in Dogwood Cove is supposed to be my fresh start. Let's just say things aren't going as planned: It's clear he doesn't want my help. Not to mention he's grumpy, stubborn, and annoyingly sexy.But I'm determined to win him over with my charm and professionalism. Not only do I need this job, but this town has become more than a place to earn a living, it's become home. When we start to blur the lines between work and play, things start to get complicated. Are we headed for disaster, or is this the perfect blend for love?Work and Play is the ultimate steamy small town romance, for fans of forced proximity, a quirky heroine who knows what she wants, and a winemaker who's determined to avoid her.This book is for readers who love grumpy-sunshine banter, a dirty talking hero, a close friend group, small town vibes, low angst and high heat with a guaranteed HEA. This is the third book in the Dogwood Cove series and can be read as a standalone, although the series is best enjoyed if read in order.

When my job lands me in Dogwood Cove, I have no intention of pretending to be someone I'm not. I especially didn't intend to fall for a cautious, small-town bookstore owner who brings out a side of me I was convinced no longer existed.We couldn't be more opposite, but I can't seem to stay away from her.The problem is, if Paige knew the truth of who I was, how broken I really am, she'd run in the other direction. My emotional scars run deep, the chains of guilt weigh me down.So when the truth comes to light, will I lose the love that has changed me forever?Truth and Temptation is a heartwarming, swoony love story, perfect for readers who enjoy steamy small town romance with a heroine who has no idea what she's missing in her love life, and a broken alpha hero determined to help her figure it out. Readers who want a dash of angst and a heavy dose of spice, with characters who help heal each other, and grow together as they fall in love with a guaranteed HEA. It is the fourth book in the Dogwood Cove series and can be read as a standalone, although the series is best enjoyed if read in order.

Leo Talbot and I were high school sweethearts who promised to love each other forever. Until I discovered love is a lie, and that promise was broken.When he shows up in town with his little girl who I can't help but adore, it's impossible not to get swept up in the hope of a second chance. And Leo makes it clear he's determined to break down my walls, rebuild my trust in love, and prove to me that our promise was never really broken.With years of heartache and pain between us, can I let Leo stand beside me as I face the ghosts of my past? Or will all of the hard lessons I've learned, only make me push him away again?Then and Now is perfect for fans of second chance romance, steamy small town love stories, swoony single dads, and close knit friend groups. This book is for readers who want a hint of angst with a lot of spice and a guaranteed HEA for soul mates who find their way back to each other against all odds. This is the fifth and final full length novel in the Dogwood Cove series and can be read as a standalone, although the series is best enjoyed if read in order.

I live by one simple rule: my daughter and baseball are all that matter. Until I get traded to the same team my unforgettable vacation fling works for.I wanted Willow Lawson from the first second I saw her, and once we gave in to temptation on the sunny beaches of Hawaii, I knew I'd never forget her.But our fling was meant to be just that. A hot vacation hookup and nothing more. After all, she's got a rule too: Never date a baseball player.When my agent lands me the deal of a lifetime with the Vancouver Tridents, it seems like the perfect move.Until Willow walks into the conference room on my first day, and I realize maybe this time, our rules were meant to be broken.

I live by one simple rule: my daughter and baseball are all that matter. Until I get traded to the same team my unforgettable vacation fling works for.I wanted Willow Lawson from the first second I saw her, and once we gave in to temptation on the sunny beaches of Hawaii, I knew I'd never forget her.But our fling was meant to be just that. A hot vacation hookup and nothing more. After all, she's got a rule too: Never date a baseball player.When my agent lands me the deal of a lifetime with the Vancouver Tridents, it seems like the perfect move.Until Willow walks into the conference room on my first day, and I realize maybe this time, our rules were meant to be broken.

I'm the oldest virgin in major league baseball. And I'm in love with a woman who's about to marry someone else.Listen. It's not like I planned to still be a virgin at twenty-eight. Or to fall in love with the team trainer, who apparently would rather date a guy who wears polo shirts instead of baseball pants.But life doesn't always go according to plan.When I first laid eyes on Lark Miller, I knew she was something special. Unfortunately, so did her boyfriend.For years I kept my feelings hidden. I accepted my role as best guy friend, and focused on my career. My priority needs to be securing another contract with the Vancouver Tridents so I can help my parents retire. I can't afford any distractions.But then the day comes that Lark shows up at my door, and tells me she's ended her engagement. Not only that, but she's broken up with polo shirt guy.And then she kisses me.My fantasy becomes my reality. Lark wants me. Me. She's perfect, we're perfect, everything is perfect. I've got the woman of my dreams, and the best part is she understands how important baseball has to be for me right now.But remember what I said about life not going according to plan?My name is Dan "Monty" Montgomery: Formerly the oldest virgin in baseball, and now the newest expectant father.

I'm the oldest virgin in major league baseball. And I'm in love with a woman who's about to marry someone else.Listen. It's not like I planned to still be a virgin at twenty-eight. Or to fall in love with the team trainer, who apparently would rather date a guy who wears polo shirts instead of baseball pants.But life doesn't always go according to plan.When I first laid eyes on Lark Miller, I knew she was something special. Unfortunately, so did her boyfriend.For years I kept my feelings hidden. I accepted my role as best guy friend, and focused on my career. My priority needs to be securing another contract with the Vancouver Tridents so I can help my parents retire. I can't afford any distractions.But then the day comes that Lark shows up at my door, and tells me she's ended her engagement. Not only that, but she's broken up with polo shirt guy.And then she kisses me.My fantasy becomes my reality. Lark wants me. Me. She's perfect, we're perfect, everything is perfect. I've got the woman of my dreams, and the best part is she understands how important baseball has to be for me right now.But remember what I said about life not going according to plan?My name is Dan "Monty" Montgomery: Formerly the oldest virgin in baseball, and now the newest expectant father.

How did I end up dating my off-limits next door neighbour? It all began with a dare.In hindsight, I should have figured out that Kat Donnelly's secret crush on me rivaled my own. But in my defense, she's the most beautiful woman I've ever met, with a kind heart and smart mind to match.Which naturally makes her way out of my league.She's got dreams and ambitions bigger than a small-town police officer could ever offer, and all I have is a lifetime of being not-good-enough.Then there are her four older brothers who've made it clear to me and every other first responder in Dogwood Cove that she is off limits.But when Kat's best friend dares her to ask me out, I can't resist the only person to see beneath the surface to the secrets I've tried to hide?The problem is, with small towns and big families, nothing stays a secret for long.

Doctor Heidi Morgan is off limits. She's the definition of forbidden and I hate that I want her anyway.I may be forced to see my new resident each day at the hospital where we work, but I won't be forced into feeling something for the woman who is an unwelcome reminder of the worst day of my life.Heidi gets under my skin, testing the limits of my patience and my control. With our past, it should be easy to push her away; to convince myself not to trust her. It definitely should not be so hard to resist the attraction I've ignored for so long, especially since I'm her boss.Only restraint is never easy.Her brilliant mind, compassionate heart and seductively sweet smile that keep me up at night with thoughts I really shouldn't be having about someone who works for me, let alone someone I have every reason to hate. Yet with every word we exchange, every touch we share, the fire she's ignited in me is shifting from frustration into something else. Something far more risky.It's starting to feel like a matter of time before I lose control and let her into my heart. I just have to find a way not to lose myself at the same time.

I agree to fake date my little sister's best friend, never expecting I'd fall in love.My professional hockey career is over thanks to a busted leg from one too many hits into the boards. Coming home to Dogwood Cove to figure out my next steps is the best option I've got, even if I'm in a dark place where not even my nosy family can lift my grumpy mood.But Lily isn't deterred, and her sunshine alone pierces the darkness. She's the physical therapist tasked with helping me recover, and she's helping heal more than just my broken body. So when she needs my help, I don't hesitate to step up.Falling for her starts out innocent enough. Lily needs a date to a family wedding, one that promises to be more torture than celebration. Now, thanks to an overbooked hotel with only one bed, two gossiping bridesmaids, and a three minute slow dance... the entire town, including our families, thinks we're dating.To save face we decide to keep the ruse going.There's just one problem: What I'm feeling for Lily is anything but pretend.She thinks my future is still in hockey, but I know differently. My future is with her.

My best friend needs my help? Consider it done, no questions asked. Well, maybe one... Will you marry me?Camilla Byrne is my ideal woman. Problem is, she's made it clear from the start that she's allergic to commitment. For years, I've held back the truth to avoid ruining our friendship - until now. Cam's chance at everything she's ever dreamed of requires the one thing she's never wanted.A husband.Next thing I know, we're saying I do.Now she's living in my house.And sleeping in my bed - for comfort, nothing more.Except I don't know how long I can keep my true feelings a secret. Or my hands to myself.There are some lines I will not cross. Not unless my wife crosses them first...

She needs a one-night stand, and I'm just the man to fulfill her hot firefighter fantasy.A few hours of mutual pleasure, and then I'll never see Tori Charles again, because one night is all I ever do.No strings, no commitments and definitely no repeats.But two months later, the single mom I can't seem to forget moves to my small town.I know I need to keep my distance. Tori and her son Cooper deserve a forever kind of guy, and I'm more love 'em and leave 'em.But this woman has gotten under my skin.She's irresistible, even though I'm a committed bachelor.What harm could a secret-friends-with-benefits arrangement really be?

Rescuing a puppy from the side of the road when I have no job, and nowhere to live is a bad decision. Moving in with my brother's very hot, very off limits teammate is worse.The plan was for me to spend the summer after graduating with my masters degree living with my older brother. The problem is, his building doesn't allow pets.Enter Rhett Darlington: my brother's teammate and best friend. And my new roommate.Only Rhett is more than that. He's also the man I've had a crush on forever. The man who just confessed he wants me too.I'm doomed. How can I resist a southern charmer of a professional baseball player walking around with no shirt on, cuddling my new puppy?He's a guy who doesn't let anything keep him from what he wants, and what he wants is me. There's my brother to consider, but we can keep it casual and-more importantly-a secret, right?Or is Rhett Darlington destined to be my next bad decision?

Rescuing a puppy from the side of the road when I have no job, and nowhere to live is a bad decision. Moving in with my brother's very hot, very off limits teammate is worse.The plan was for me to spend the summer after graduating with my masters degree living with my older brother. The problem is, his building doesn't allow pets.Enter Rhett Darlington: my brother's teammate and best friend. And my new roommate.Only Rhett is more than that. He's also the man I've had a crush on forever. The man who just confessed he wants me too.I'm doomed. How can I resist a southern charmer of a professional baseball player walking around with no shirt on, cuddling my new puppy?He's a guy who doesn't let anything keep him from what he wants, and what he wants is me. There's my brother to consider, but we can keep it casual and-more importantly-a secret, right?Or is Rhett Darlington destined to be my next bad decision?