Cerasino Family Novellas

Every steamy story is written just for her … and they've never even said hello. Kat Coffee and a bookstore, every Friday. That's the official start of my weekend escape with my guilty pleasure-a Nick Penn romance novel. And a sneaky peek at the sexy laptop guy who's always typing away in the corner. There's something insanely attractive about a man who loves books. It's also insanely easy to imagine he's my fictional hero, and I'm the heroine in his arms. Because every story feels like it's been written just for me. Nick I'd planned to use my military experience to write suspense novels-until I looked up from my laptop and saw her. Somehow I found myself writing steamy romance, all for the sweet, shy woman who stops in my grandparents' book shop every Friday like clockwork. When we literally bump heads one day, I'm inspired to take this storybook romance off the page and make it real. But it turns out writing romance is a lot easier than living it … even with the help of my matchmaking grandfather.

Saving the day is what he does. But will love catch his heart when it falls?HavenI don't mind putting off college and taking a second job at the diner to help my brother out, but I have to admit, it's wearing. At least I can count on Mr. O. (That's for Mr. October on the community charity calendar, by the way.)Officer Vincent Cerasino is everything that makes my heart stutter. Kind, sweet, funny, sinfully handsome-and brave. If only I was brave enough to give him more than his nightly hot cup of joe.VinnyI've almost given up finding a woman can look past the requirements of the badge: the long hours, the inherent risks, and the inescapable fact that too often, the job comes first. Haven McAlister? She might just be the exception.The pretty waitress always has a smile and hot coffee ready for me, even at midnight. And the more I learn about the sacrifices she's made for her family, the more I respect her. Plus, she has a weakness for old gangster movies. See? She's perfect.Now if only I can convince her it's safe to trust me with every little piece of her heart…

One kiss could give them forever. One attack could steal it away…AllisonI sacrificed my dreams of law school to get my younger sister away from her ex and give her a fresh start in Cecilton. She doesn't have to know I've come from Boston for a few days not just to see her, but to find a lawyer who'll be her backup when the ex's restraining order expires.I didn't expect him to be the perfect package of sexy, funny, and thoughtful, with a smile that makes my toes curl and my heart stutter.PaulMy job is my life, and honestly? With all the divorces, custody battles, and domestic abuse cases I handle, I'm okay with the fact that Cupido has yet to hit me with an arrow. The last thing I need is a distraction in the form of long, golden hair, sea-green eyes bright with intelligence, and Cupid's-bow lips.Maybe my matchmaking nonno is right-I should give Alison a reason to stay. But I'm afraid I've waited too long, and now an unexpected attack could take her away from me forever.

It only takes a second to change everything…SofiaI've wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember. Now I'm so close I can taste it. The long hours, the lack of social life, the sacrifice-I know it'll all be worth it. And not even the sexy new orthopedist on staff with the amazing smile is going to take my eyes off the prize, no matter how tempted I am.But the accident that lands me on his operating table? That's a game changer.GrantI didn't know what to expect when I accepted the partnership offer, only that I needed a fresh start and Cecilton seemed as good a place as any.New job, new place, and, after crossing paths with the feisty ER resident, the potential for something so much more. I think she feels it too, but she's determined to keep me arms' length-until my surgical skills might be the only thing that saves her.

No matter how much he wants her, he can't have herGinaWith my shiny new master's degree in hand, I'm ready to break free and take the world by storm. No one understands my desire to flee the comfort and safety of my modest town and large Italian family except him. Viper. The lead guitarist for my favorite band and my number one crush since he first smiled at me backstage years ago.He's tatted and pierced in all the right places with a creative soul and a dark energy I can't get enough of. And now that I've gotten to know the man behind the performer, I'm more drawn to him than ever.But it's not meant to be. Our crossing of paths is just a temporary thing, and despite my best efforts, he's determined to keep me solidly in the friend zone. GrayWhen my tour is unexpectedly cut short, I'm not as disappointed as I should be. I'm beyond weary, and worse, I don't hear the music in my head like I used to. What I need is time away from the craziness. Time to stop being Viper, lead guitarist for Bad Influence, and go back to being Grayson Mitchell. I'm not even sure who that guy is anymore, but if anyone can help me remember him, it's my twin brother.When I head to Grant's for much-needed rest, relaxation, and long overdue bro time, I didn't expect to find him smitten with a beautiful young doc. Nor did I expect to find myself equally drawn to said gorgeous doc's younger sister. Gina is … amazing. She's vibrant and beautiful and so unjaded it makes my dark heart ache. When I'm with her, I hear the music again.She's into me, I can see it in her eyes. But no matter how much I want her, I can't. I won't. I … shouldn't.