Corinne Michaels

From New York Times bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes the first book in the Ember Falls series.For as long as I can remember, Lachlan West has been my brother's best friend and the love of my life. Trouble is, he kissed me four years ago and then never spoke to me again.I was doing great pretending he doesn't exist until I was assigned to write an article about former college athletes and I learn that the sexy single-dad is my first interview.Determined to wow my editor with an amazing sportsball piece. (Have I mentioned I know nothing about sports?) I head to Ember Falls, ready to face my fears--and the man I love.The grumpy quarterback turned fireman wants nothing to do with me or my article. Yet, somehow I persuade him to let me follow him around for a few weeks, and even if he said yes just to get rid of me, I'll take it.But the longer I stay in his small town, the more complicated our story gets. The boundaries we set fall to the ground--along with our clothes.He holds me like I matter, touches me like I'm cherished and kisses me like he loves me.We both know I have to leave Ember Falls, and he'll never follow--I only wish I could write a different ending to our story.

I've crafted my new life in Ember Falls with two simple rules: maintain superficial relationships and always be ready to run.But when my son's incredibly hot hockey coach Miles Anderson walks in, things get very, very complicated. With his charming smile and our accidental dates, he's the exact opposite of any man I've ever dated. That should make saying yes to being with him simple, but nothing in my life is easy. In fact, it's a mess.Miles makes me smile and treats my son like his own. When we're together, I forget about my troubles and dream of a life that I will never be able to have with him. It's only a matter of time until the past comes knocking and I'll have to leave, breaking us both in the process.

He's a billionaire in need of a wife ...And I'm his ex who can't say no to him.Ten years ago Carson Knight was my one great love, but he abandoned me without a trace.Now he's a billionaire single-dad in need of a temporary wife.And he's at my house on one knee with a proposal ...Marry him, so he's more likely to win full custody of his daughter, keeping her safe from her unstable mother. In return, he'll take care of the medical expenses for a surgery my father needs to survive.Reluctantly, I agree to tie the knot, on one condition. Once those custody papers are signed, we go our separate ways. Because he's even more gorgeous, charming, and sweeter than he was back then, and I don't trust myself not to fall for my fake husband.Especially when I hear him say "my wife."Or feel his hands on my skin. Taste his kiss or see the way he looks at me with those blue eyes and know that our carefully crafted rules will shatter.Right alongside my heart.

Ian Chase broke my heart at seventeen, and I've spent the last eighteen years hating him for it.He makes it easy, with his smart mouth and playboy lifestyle-which I unfortunately have to observe since he lives behind me. Every time I see him climbing out of his pool, practically naked and unreasonably sexy, my blood boils.I've always loved to loathe him.I never planned to need him. London Parish is my little sister's best friend, not that it stopped me from falling for her.Our history is complicated. The only thing we have in common is being godparents to my sister's three adorable kids-until our lives are changed in one tragic moment.Now we're trying to raise the children we love, mourn an unthinkable loss, and fight an undeniable attraction.My life is already upside-down, and the last thing I need is for old feelings to resurface.Because I'll never be able to keep her, no matter how hard I try to hold her close...

Rule number one for a professional matchmaker? Don't fall in love with your client.I screwed that up when I fell for my best friend, Reid Fortino. He's gorgeous, successful, and sexy as hell. I figured it would be easy to find him a match-and save the family business at the same time.But the more time I spend attempting to find the perfect girl, the more I realize how much I want him for my own. What's the harm if we give in for just one night?I should have known that would never be enough.Now I'm on the verge of losing my job and my heart.We were an imperfect match from the start, but I don't know how to let him go.

What's the worst thing you could do when you're stranded in the woods with your rival? Sleep with him. That's what.Not only is Rowan Whitlock my sister's ex, but we're both vying for the contract that would save my family farm. So why did it have to be Rowan who came to the rescue after I fell on a remote hiking trail? When the weather turned unexpectedly, we were forced to find shelter and ride out the storm. Only that wasn't the only thing I ended up riding.We promise ourselves what happens at the cabin stays at the cabin, but when we get back to Sugarloaf, it's impossible to stay away from him. Those blue eyes captivate me, his strong body comforts me, and he makes me feel beautiful. Which is crazy, right? If only my stupid head would listen and stop this before my heart gets involved, but I keep going back because I'm already in too deep. I should've known that the temptation wasn't worth the risk because when it all falls apart, our promises are broken, and I'm afraid my heart will never recover.

What could possibly go wrong fake dating the gorgeous single dad in a small town? The answer, you fall for him. It started out perfect. Grady Whitlock needed a plus one for his business meetings, and I needed a date for a wedding. We had a plan. It was a good one. Until it wasn't. I was not supposed to have feelings for him. I was not going to let my heart race when his soulful blue eyes stared into mine. No way should I have noticed his smile or the dimple on his right cheek or his strong arms when he held me close. I especially wasn't going to melt when I saw him play with my daughter. Most of all I was not going to sleep with him. Nope. None of that was supposed to happen, but it does. Now I find myself dreaming of him every night. Wishing we were really a couple because the way he kisses me doesn't feel as if it's pretend. But we've both watched our dreams shatter, and I can't handle another broken heart.

First rule of being a nanny? Don't fall for the single dad, even if he is smoking hot. But that's exactly what happens when grumpy small-town sheriff Asher Whitlock reluctantly hires me to take care of his daughter for the summer. Neither of us is thrilled with the arrangement, but he's desperate for help, and I need the money for grad school this fall.All we need to do is keep our distance and remain professional . . . turns out, that's easier said than done.Instead of focusing on my future, all I see is the strong jawline, crystal-blue eyes, and rock hard body right in front of me. We try to resist each other, but we end up crossing every line until I'm in his bed.I tell myself it's just this once. Okay, twice. All right, every night.But it's got to end-he's fourteen years older than me, with a kid and a stressful job. Have I mentioned my dad is his boss? Then there's the past I'm trying to forget. Secrets aren't easy to keep and mine are getting too big to hide.Walking away is never simple but when I do, I can't look back.Even if it means leaving behind the man I was never meant to love.

I am about to lose everything.My home. My name. My future.My husband was involved in something that could cost us our lives, and on his deathbed, he demands my daughter and I flee Britain. I had no idea he found her biological father, Holden James, in Rose Canyon, and that's where we'd start over.The moment we see each other, feelings I'd long forgotten rush over me. Holden doesn't hesitate to care for us. We find ourselves reaching for each other, even when we should hold back. His smile warms me, his arms protect me, and against my better judgement, I fall for him. All the possibilities of a future are threatened by a looming past.I'm being hunted, and it's just a matter of time before someone finds me guilty of crimes I didn't commit. Whatever trouble my husband was involved in won't evade me forever.I am trying to keep my promise and stay for Holden, but I don't know how long it'll be before we have to run.My name was Sophie Pearson, but I vanished, just like my hope to ever find love again.

New York Times bestselling author Corinne Michaels brings you a new small-town, brother's best friend romance.In one second, my life disappeared. My past. My memories. My future. The only certainty I have from the last three years is that my older brother is dead, and I am the only eyewitness.In order to protect the case, the lawyers demand that no one give me any information about my life . . . I must remember on my own. My only help comes from my brother's best friend and world-renowned investigative reporter, Spencer Cross.He has no idea how many nights I've spent dreaming of his name-and his body-next to mine.Now we're a team and our goal is to recover my memories and retrace my past. But each day we spend together, he's looking at me as more than his friend's little sister and I find it harder to want my old life back. Instead I'm wishing for a new one-with him. His kiss feels like home. His arms make me feel safe, and I never want this to end.As my memories return, forcing me to face my future, everything falls apart... especially when I find an engagement ring hidden in my apartment. I have no idea who gave it to me, or what it means about my past. I may have asked Spencer to help me remember, but now I wish I could forget.

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