Friends & Lovers Series

In a small town, it's hard to recover from being dumped by your high school sweetheart. That's just what Briana has to do after Colin leaves her to follow his dreams. She focuses her energy into her friendships and the pursuit of her own goal of becoming a chef. Just when she finally feels like she's on the right path, he comes back to town. Colin knew breaking up with Briana before leaving for college was the right thing to do. He was determined to leave small-town life behind forever, and that included his high school girlfriend. But when a sports injury puts him on the sidelines, he's forced to return home. Seeing Briana again brings back a lot of memories, and Colin wonders if he made the right decision. It doesn't take long for him to realize he wants her back, and this time, he wants to make it last. Make it Last is the first novella in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy. You can get all three books in the series, plus a bonus ending for each couple, in the Friends & Lovers omnibus. Friends & Lovers Trilogy reading order: Make it Last I Choose You Trust in Me

Roni’s dreams of becoming a contemporary dancer were smashed under the brutal rage of her ex-husband's fists. Getting divorced and starting over at the age of twenty-two was never her plan, but maybe in Texas, she'll find her path. When the town's local player, Rich, opens a Rec Center, she sees a way to rekindle her dancing dreams...and maybe have a little fun with her sexy new boss. Rich never expected to fulfill his dreams in the town he planned to leave behind, but that's just what he's doing. His reputation as a noncommittal ladies' man might make it challenging to earn respect in the business world, but he's willing to prove that he's serious. In fact, when it comes to pursuing Roni, he's more than willing. But she's taking a page out of his book, not wanting to risk another relationship. Can he convince her that his playboy days are over and that she can trust him with her heart? Trust in Me is the third novella in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy. You can get all three books in the series, plus a bonus ending for each couple, in the Friends & Lovers omnibus. Friends & Lovers Trilogy reading order: Make it Last I Choose You Trust in Me

Up until now, Nicole's life has been mapped out for her. She'd go to college, marry Jake and become the upstanding minister's wife. When she leaves that life to begin again in a small town in Texas, she finally has the freedom to live as she chooses. There, she meets Kent, a guy whose charm and passion make it hard to stick to her morals. Dodging his father’s fists and protecting his twin sister made Kent into the man he is today. He learned by watching his mother stay by his father’s side that it’s better to keep relationships simple. Then he meets Nicole. Her sweet smile and genuine response to him land like punches to his resolve. After a lifetime of learning to protect his heart, can he finally let down his guard? I Choose You is the second novella in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy. You can get all three books in the series, plus a bonus ending for each couple, in the Friends & Lovers omnibus. Friends & Lovers Trilogy reading order: Make it Last I Choose You Trust in Me

Friends & Lovers, Book 1 Robyn Phillips has always led a low-key lifestyle but that all changed when she and Devin Jamison went from being good friends to secret lovers. After a brief -but hot- romance and bitter break-up, she finds out that she's pregnant. With their families' Christmas celebration coming up, Robyn decides to keep the baby a secret. After all, she and Devin are not on speaking terms...and no one in their families even knows that they were together! Of course she knows she'll have to confess sooner or later but she's nowhere near ready to. Although it's been weeks since he and Robyn stopped seeing each other, Devin hasn't been able to get her out of his mind. Feeling like breaking up might have been a mistake, he wonders if their Christmas reunion will open up the door for them to become friends again or even get back together. He knows he has a challenge ahead of him since she won't even talk to him but he's determined to salvage some kind of relationship. Being stuck in a house with your entire family -and close family friends- can be stressful for anyone with a broken heart. Robyn's about to be put to the test as she tries to hide her love for Devin and hide her baby secret.

Friends & Lovers, Book 2 Life has never been easy for Emerald Felton but she faces each new situation with grace, dignity and fearlessness. Against her better judgment, she allows herself to cross the line with Lincoln, hoping that they will be able to have fun and enjoy each other. As a stalker taunts her, she tries to balance her new feelings for Lincoln with the need to keep her independence. But it quickly becomes obvious that Lincoln wants more than she can give. And as if that's not enough to deal with, the stalker is getting bolder! Most things in life have come easily to Linc Thayer. Except Emerald. He's wanted her for years but she's always been the one thing he could never have. Finally able to get close to her at their best friends' wedding, he's excited that she's now seeing him as a man and not just as a friend. But even as they become lovers, he's disappointed when she's determined to keep him at a distance. As she faces constant threats, Emerald will struggle between being the woman Lincoln needs and the woman that she needs herself to be. It's a battle in more ways than one as Emerald finds herself trying to stay a step ahead of her stalker and also finds herself loving the best man.

It was supposed to be a rare -and unheard-of- one-night stand. But months later, Grace Jamison still can't get Ryan Flores out of her mind. Thanks to the matchmaking efforts of friends and family, it's not long before Grace and Ryan are thrown together once again. They quickly pick up where they left off and Grace wonders if Ryan is too good to be true and if they could possibly have a real future together. Ryan has always been a momma's boy, the one man that his mother could depend on and the one person who'd never let her down. It's not long, however, before his mother voices her disapproval of his relationship with Grace, forcing him to choose between pleasing her or exploring his growing feelings for Grace. Faced with a series of surprising revelations and unpredictable events, Grace's and Ryan's relationship will be met by challenges big and small. With so many obstacles thrown their way, will they walk away unscathed or walk away with regret after finally taking a chance?