Monroes

The Monroe brothers found a home in Haven, Georgia, thanks to the big-hearted couple who adopted them all. Now, grieving their late sister, these three very different men will come together to honor her memory. And with the help of some unforgettable women, each will find the chance to build a whole new future. . . Zach Monroe has made mistakes-big ones. The worst left the girl he loved injured, and his own brother barely speaking to him. It was a night Zach won't let himself forget, even when the girl in question-perfect, polished Sophie Allen-walks back into his life. A realtor, Sophie's brought an offer for their sister's dilapidated Civil War era property. But Zach's determined to renovate the rambling old place himself-though he longs to rebuild Sophie's trust in him. . . A business deal isn't how Sophie wanted to approach Zach after all this time, but he won't let anyone get personal. She can't deny that the accident changed her life in irreparable ways. But watching gruff, quiet Zach beat himself up year after year hurts too. The wounded boy she once adored needed love, and the man is no different. Now Sophie will need every bit of her resolve to convince Zach to let love heal them both. . .

The Monroe brothers have their differences, but one project unites them: turning an antebellum mansion in their Haven, Georgia, hometown into a peaceful spa. It was the dream of their late sister-and it's about to set off a major renovation in the life of middle brother Braxton. . Braxton Monroe's taking a break from teaching to do some strenuous work on a Civil War—era house, and feeling the strain in every rock-hard muscle. Good thing he has to interview massage therapists for the spa-even if it's embarrassing to meet a job candidate in his boxers. Cora Buchanan has hands so talented-and a voice so sultry-he wants to hire her before he even lifts his head from the table. But he's shocked to meet her outside the massage room-with her seeing-eye dog, Heidi the yellow lab. Cora has left her family-and fiancé-in Atlanta to make her way in this small town. All her parents' money can't restore her sight, but it's up to her to restore her independence. Though she bristles at Braxton's protectiveness, she too feels lingering effects from their intimate touch. Now that he's her boss, it's strictly hands-off. . Until a secret she's keeping destroys his fragile trust, and they must find the courage to knock down the walls between them.

The only thing that could bring Liam Monroe back to Haven, Georgia, is his loyalty to his late sister--so he's agreed to serve as a chef at the resort his brothers have built in her honor. But he's not staying. At least that's the plan. Macy Hayward always admired the Monroes. Adopting four kids-including the brooding, mysterious Liam-they were an example of the loving family she wanted for herself someday. Now, ironically, Macy's got an unexpected new tenant in the apartment above her hardware store: none other than Liam. Most of Liam's furniture consists of weightlifting equipment, since he has no intention of settling in. He can't wait to run away again, from his brothers and his bitter memories-and from Macy, with her relentlessly seductive curves. Still, while he's around, he should do the poor woman a favor and teach her to cook, before she poisons someone. . Soon, their sessions in the kitchen are getting spicy. But Macy has roots in Haven, and she wants to plant more, including taking in a little girl who needs a home. Meanwhile, Liam has an opportunity for his own restaurant in Atlanta. Will choosing love mean giving up their separate dreams? Or will the heart find a way?