Sweet Somethings

Three friends. A broken engagement. A surprise elopement. A big secret. A lot of chocolate. Carmella Sannarelli has never been good at putting herself first. So, when her best friend, Sadie, announces she's called off her engagement and is eloping with someone new in St. Croix, Carmella drops everything to be maid of honor.Ryan Wutkowski is on his way to San Juan for work, trying to keep things normal after his breakup with Sadie. The last person he expects to find in the seat beside him? Carmella-anxious and determined to figure out what went wrong between her friends. Feelings he's buried for years start to break free, and he only has two days to figure out his next move while he has the chance.As close quarters and far too many lingering glances trip up her heart, Carmella heads off to St. Croix for the wedding. Between an overly flirtatious best man, making sure Sadie isn't making a huge mistake, and questioning her own understanding of love and loyalty, nothing feels simple anymore.And when Ryan shows up at the rehearsal dinner, acting like she might be the real reason he came, will Carmella finally recognize what's been right in front of her all along? Sweet Somethings ~ Love Stories So Sweet, With Just a Hint of Heat!Better Than Chocolate (Book 1)When in Rome (Book 2)The One I'm With (Book 3)He Takes the Cake (Book 4) J. Lynn Rowan started writing stories as a small child, usually starring her favorite cartoon characters. Most of her work through middle and high school was filled with typical teenage angst and melodrama, and usually mirrored the books she loved to read. But eventually she found her own author's voice and decided to seriously pursue a writing career.Historical fiction remains J. Lynn's "first love", but she has enjoyed the journey to becoming an author of romance and chick lit. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Hearts Through History Romance Writers, Carolina Romance Writers, and the Historical Novel Society.When she's not writing, J. Lynn enjoys travelling, gardening poorly but enthusiastically, studying various topics in American history for her own expertise, and channeling Julia Child every time she steps into the kitchen.A native of Oswego, NY, she now lives near Charlotte, NC, with her own Romantic Hero of a husband and their three children, affectionately known as Babycakes, Sugarpie, and Little Bro.

The truth is, letting yourself fall in love means daring to risk heartbreak. Interior designer Marissa O'Brien has sworn off long-term relationships. Sticking to her personal rules keeps her heart safe as she flirts, dates, and keeps things light. But those rules don't stand a chance when a charming international stranger catches her eye during Girls' Night Out.Josh Mattingly has spent two years rebuilding his reputation and focusing on his role in the family corporation. A quick business trip to Asheville was supposed to be all work-until Marissa walks into his world. One spark, one conversation, and he's hooked. But his past is the one thing he's afraid to confess.Marissa recognizes a reformed playboy when she sees one and tries to keep her distance-right up until a passionate kiss leaves them both singed. She knows their fling has an expiration date. Now, Josh must prove to Marissa-and himself-that he's ready for something real. Marissa has her own reckoning to face, because loving someone means daring to let her guard down. But now that everything is on the line, will she finally take a chance with her heart? Sweet Somethings ~ Love Stories So Sweet, With Just a Hint of Heat!Better Than Chocolate (Book 1)When in Rome (Book 2)The One I'm With (Book 3)He Takes the Cake (Book 4) J. Lynn Rowan started writing stories as a small child, usually starring her favorite cartoon characters. Most of her work through middle and high school was filled with typical teenage angst and melodrama, and usually mirrored the books she loved to read. But eventually she found her own author's voice and decided to seriously pursue a writing career.Historical fiction remains J. Lynn's "first love", but she has enjoyed the journey to becoming an author of romance and chick lit. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Hearts Through History Romance Writers, Carolina Romance Writers, and the Historical Novel Society.When she's not writing, J. Lynn enjoys travelling, gardening poorly but enthusiastically, studying various topics in American history for her own expertise, and channeling Julia Child every time she steps into the kitchen.A native of Oswego, NY, she now lives near Charlotte, NC, with her own Romantic Hero of a husband and their three children, affectionately known as Babycakes, Sugarpie, and Little Bro.

Sometimes it just takes a little spark to reignite an old flame.Life is good for Tess Gardiner. Her Savannah bakery is thriving. She's earned Master Pastry Chef status. She's headed to a culinary convention in Charleston to speak on a small business panel, an opportunity she hopes will lead to even bigger things. Her personal life, however, gets unexpectedly shaken up when she runs into Tyler Brinks, the ex she cut out of her life eight years ago.Tyler's career has exploded. With one wildly successful restaurant and another on the way, he has everything he ever wanted-except answers about what went wrong with Tess. When a major pastry competition is announced for the week after the convention, he jumps at the chance to tempt Tess into being his partner, hoping for the perfect opportunity to prove their chemistry was never just in the kitchen.As the competition heats up, Tess quickly realizes Ty has more on his mind than cream puffs and cupcakes. And she can't deny that her feelings for him haven't cooled, they've simply been simmering beneath the surface all these years. Now she wonders-is this just the recipe for long-overdue closure, or is it a second chance at true love? Sweet Somethings ~ Love Stories So Sweet, With Just a Hint of Heat!Better Than Chocolate (Book 1)When in Rome (Book 2)The One I'm With (Book 3)He Takes the Cake (Book 4) J. Lynn Rowan started writing stories as a small child, usually starring her favorite cartoon characters. Most of her work through middle and high school was filled with typical teenage angst and melodrama, and usually mirrored the books she loved to read. But eventually she found her own author's voice and decided to seriously pursue a writing career.Historical fiction remains J. Lynn's "first love", but she has enjoyed the journey to becoming an author of romance and chick lit. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Hearts Through History Romance Writers, Carolina Romance Writers, and the Historical Novel Society.When she's not writing, J. Lynn enjoys travelling, gardening poorly but enthusiastically, studying various topics in American history for her own expertise, and channeling Julia Child every time she steps into the kitchen.A native of Oswego, NY, she now lives near Charlotte, NC, with her own Romantic Hero of a husband and their three children, affectionately known as Babycakes, Sugarpie, and Little Bro.