Never Say Never

Maddie:How did I become a washed-up lawyer at the ripe age of twenty-six? I'll tell you.Connor Freaking Quinn. AKA, the devil himself.When he shows up at my new job to apologize, I'd just as soon torture him than talk to him. It's entertaining, but it doesn't change the past. And that's what I've been trying to do for the last four months. I have to get back into law.The problem is, the longer I'm away from the courtroom, I can't help but realize I prefer a much different court.Connor:The reason for our feud?It's simple, really. I need a distraction, and fighting with Maddie is the perfect way to keep my mind off the stress from the last couple years. Messed up, I know.I'll admit, I took it too far. I didn't mean to start that rumor, but I ruined her life anyway. I have to fix things for her.If only she will talk to me. I miss her cute glares and snide remarks-maybe I should consider therapy.The guilt isn't the only thing keeping me around, though. And the longer I try to get her to talk to me, the harder it is to stay away.Not On Your Life is an enemies to lovers, closed door romcom. It can be read as a stand alone. Trigger warning: betrayal, and body image issues. Jenessa Fayeth doesn't remember the last time she got a full night's sleep. But she does know how late she can stay up reading to survive the next day. In college, she majored in Family Life and Human Development, and she now uses that knowledge to convince herself she isn't crazy while raising her wild children. Her hobbies include reading, writing, sleeping, eating, and running. She writes all night and is a mom and wife all day. She is constantly exhausted, but she wouldn't change it for the world. In her opinion, peanut butter is the most important food group. She was raised on a farm, and though she didn't appreciate it at the time, she couldn't be more grateful for the hard work she learned on the farm.

All I want for Christmas is to kiss my boss. Scratch that. What I really want is for him to kiss me back . . .Every year, planning the department holiday party is my job. And this year's party is shaping up to be the best one yet.Until I mistake my new boss for the rent-a-Santa.Embarrassing myself is only the beginning. My major attraction to the man makes it hard to work as his administrative assistant and adhere to the company's strict no-dating policy. Violating that will put my job, and his, in jeopardy.To get my wish, it will take a Christmas miracle.

Never Date a Guy When Your World is Falling Apart Being an only child has its perks . . . and its disadvantages. My parents want the best for me. That I get. But they also want to dictate my life.Not gonna happen.They want me to move back home, but I like living three hours away. Then I meet the perfect guy. He's another reason not to leave my small town.My parents don't like that I'm not moving-they don't know about the guy-and demand their stuff back . . . everything they've bought me. What am I supposed to do underemployed and without a car? I can't ask my boyfriend to save me from that.But I'll do anything to figure out life on my own terms. Even if it means working on a goat farm.Once I establish my independence, I introduce Harper to my parents. They hate every choice I make, but I think they'll love him.I'm not sure what I'll do if they don't.

Never marry the same man twiceThe day I married Hank ranks as the best day of my life. The worst day?The day he left.He wants us back together, but I can't go through all that pain again. That's why I've ignored his calls for a year.But it's pretty hard to ignore him now that we're in the same wedding.Due to a mix-up with the rooms, we end up sharing a cabin. A weekend in a romantic cabin is like playing with fire. And he is determined to go above and beyond to win me back.My defenses start to crumble, and I'm tempted to give him another chance. But doing that means admitting one small secret. A secret that might destroy our second chance at love . . .

This might be the best Christmas yet . . . if my family doesn't ruin everythingWhen a night out with my best friend takes an embarrassing turn, I meet a handsome stranger.And he wants my number.He doesn't even seem to care that he has to drive two hours one way to see me. Nearly every weekend, he makes the trip.After months of dating, all I want for Christmas is a question and a ring. But Christmas with my family might tear it all apart . . .

Picking up a stranger off the side of the road is risky. Falling in love with him is . . . not going to happen. Probably.My life is all doughnuts and sprinkles, and I can't lie to save my life.None of that is a problem until I find a man beaten up on the side of the road. In the dark. In the rain. And even though I promised I'd never again pick up a stranger, I load him into my car-not an easy task-and drive him to a hospital. I couldn't just leave him there.That's how I end up spending a week in a luxurious house, soaking in a hot tub, gazing at the stars, and playing nurse to Garrett. Besides the bandages and bruises, it's a recipe for romance.Except I want no part in anything romantic. Dating will land my heart on the butchering slab, and I refuse be hurt again.He's interested. I wish I could lie and say I'm not.Instead, I suggest we just stay friends. What's the risk in that?

True love . . . delayedWhen Josefina accidentally texts a handsome man from her past, she's embarrassed. When he shows up at the dance hall, she's shocked.After a few weeks of dating Josefina, Mateo wants more than companionship. But navigating a relationship isn't easy when there are adult children with differing opinions about whether their mama should date.Will his patience win him a happily ever after?

I'm a cat person. He has two BIG dogs. There is no chance this will work. There are three things I said I'd never do-Never move back in with my parents. Thanks to a summer storm, not only am I residing with my parents-temporarily-but a tree falls on their house and traps me in the bathtub. Enter the hottie firefighter who rescues me, bubbles and all. Then my parents have to move in with me. Oh joy. Never let my mom set me up on a blind date. She asks so many times, I finally agree. And the hot firefighter-Adam-is the one who shows up. Because I've always wanted to go on a first date with a guy who has seen me in nothing but bubbles. Not. Never date a guy with a dog. Adam is nearly perfect . . . except he has dogs. The furry beasts frighten me, and no way would Pookie tolerate them. But for a chance at love and to get over my fear, I volunteer to dog sit for the weekend. It doesn't go well.Someone is going to end up in the doghouse. It might be me. Three Things I'd Never Do is a sweet romantic comedy with heartwarming characters and a touch of sizzle that will have you laughing your way to the happily ever after.

How can a good guy make me want to break all my rules?I have three rules. One I learned as a child, and the others I learned running my lingerie store. But even following my rules, I can't seem to meet the right kinds of guys. I only attract bad boys, and I'm sick of it.When the gorgeous but incredibly shy deputy has me inadvertently breaking rule one, I change my dating strategy.If bad boys seek me out, maybe it's time I set my sights on a good guy. And, yes, the deputy with dazzling green eyes and heart-melting smile qualifies. As for the rule-breaking, it was a one-time thing.Eli barely speaks to me, but I'm up to the challenge.Then I break another rule for him and start to question my assumption about good guys.

Never date your brother's best friend There is one guy on my 'do not date' list. Zach Gallagher. It's not that I'm not attracted to him. Because I've been crushing on him since I was ten.The trouble is, he still treats me like I'm that kid who fell for him. Oh, and did I mention that he's my brother's best friend? Attraction or no, he's totally off limits.When a Thanksgiving camping trip (which wasn't my idea) goes wrong and forces me to accept Zach's help, I have trouble remembering all the reasons he's on the list. Then the drop-dead gorgeous deputy has the nerve to show interest, and I have to figure out how to navigate the new normal. Teasing turns into flirting . . . until my brother figures it out. He hates the idea of his little sister dating his best friend. When Zach asks me out, I'm forced to choose, which is heart wrenching. But breaking up a twenty-year friendship is even worse. What am I going to do?____________________________________________One Guy I'd Never Date is a sweet romantic comedy with heartwarming characters and a touch of sizzle that will have you laughing your way to the happily ever after.

LyndiEating carbs and forgetting to fold the laundry aren't my only talents. I'm also proficient at speaking without thinking. Which is how I ended up confessing my love to a stranger at the grocery store.The same stranger who also happens to be a firefighter-a very grumpy one-for the exact fire station I owe a debt to.I didn't mean to embarrass the man, and I certainly didn't mean to make him famous. That was a happy coincidence.He could use some humor in his life.But when I decided to be my own queen and take back my life, I didn't expect fake dating the grump to be a part of it.Fake boyfriends aren't supposed to come with real feelings.Moving on is harder than I thought.WardRescuing a little boy at the grocery store was just a normal day for me. Except usually I'm in gear and getting paid to do so.Noticing his mom was not part of the norm.I saw stuff in the war no one wants to see. The kind of stuff you don't bring up on a first date. Which is why I haven't. Dated, I mean.I've made it clear that I want to be left alone, but it doesn't stop my mom from setting me up with women I have no interest in.I'm certainly not interested in Lyndi. She's a single mom, whose carelessness made me famous.Okay, so I can't blame that all on her-as much as I'd like to.But she's there when I need her.My best friend insists my heart died in the war, then why does it beat so fast when Lyndi is around?This is a closed door romcom, with all the swoon only a shirtless firefighter can deliver. Lyndi's son is not a quiet character, but real, with big emotions and tantrums. This book lightly touches on issues of abandonment and emotional abuse. Jenessa Fayeth doesn't remember the last time she got a full night's sleep. But she does know how late she can stay up reading to survive the next day. In college, she majored in Family Life and Human Development, and she now uses that knowledge to convince herself she isn't crazy while raising her wild children. Her hobbies include reading, writing, sleeping, eating, and running. She writes all night and is a mom and wife all day. She is constantly exhausted, but she wouldn't change it for the world. In her opinion, peanut butter is the most important food group. She was raised on a farm, and though she didn't appreciate it at the time, she couldn't be more grateful for the hard work she learned on the farm.

They say you have to kiss a lot of frogs, but what if a prince shows up . . . When a prince-not the kind who wears a crown-swoops in to rescue me, I kiss him before I even ask his name. I'm sure I've given him the wrong impression, and he'll bolt away like a cat out of a bathtub.Except he keeps showing up.Maybe fairy tales are real.We all know they aren't.