Jonathon Island

The Jonathon Island series is created by USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Susan May Warren. The last thing she needs is for some big-city know-it-all to destroy everything she loves Tourism director Dani Sullivan is desperate to save her island home from bankruptcyand that means rebuilding the Grand Sullivan Hotel, a once-glorious hotel that burned to the ground ten years ago. And, in the aftermath, tore apart her family. So yes, shell bring in an outside developer to help ignite the project. But his too-modern, out-of-touch vision isnt at all what Jonathon Island needsor is it? Its his last chance to get everything he wantsand shes standing in the way. Architect Liam Stone isnt a fan of small towns located in the middle of nowhere. But when his about-to-retire father hands him the assignment to rebuild the Grand, its his chance to prove he can take over the company. Only problemthe stubborn tourism director-slash-protector of Jonathon Island refuses to see things his way. Maybe Liam can change her mind. Except Danis plan is the same. Change Liams mind, make him see what he might be missing. Hopefully without getting her heart involved. And when another builder shows up with big planssuddenly Liam sees whats at stake, and it isnt only the Grand Hotel. But is it too late to save everything hes started to love? Its a battle for the future of Jonathon Island in this heartwarming fish-out-of-water, rivals, and fresh-starts small-town romance, the first in the Jonathon Island series. Great for fans of: City mouse/country mouse (or big-city guy, small-town girl) Opposites attract Fish out of water Reluctant ally

The Jonathon Island series is created by USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Susan May Warren. He was her late husband's best friend, but for him she'd always been the one. Mia Jonathon Franklin has been living a nightmare for the last two years-ever since her husband and high school sweetheart died in a fishing boat accident, leaving her to care for her two young kids on her own. She's managed to stay afloat, but her husband's paltry life insurance money is gone-and if she can't find a way to support her family, she may lose the cozy cottage she and Troy had meant to grow old in. So when Mia is offered a chance to buy her own house for a dollar if she can find business owners to move to Jonathon Island, it seems like the answer to her prayers. That is until she learns the ridiculous quota required to complete the deal. She's in over her head...until her late husband's best friend offers to lend a hand. Cody Hart has been haunted by survivor's guilt since the boating accident that claimed his best friend's life. Torn between his own dreams of reopening his family's fishing business and his desire to help Mia, the woman he has loved since their youth, he steps up to help. She needs him and he's not going to let her down…or let his heart cause her more pain. As Mia and Cody work together to breathe new life into the island's Main Street, their shared history and undeniable connection threatens to reignite long-buried feelings. Can they overcome the obstacles that stand in their way and find the courage to embrace a second chance at love, or will the weight of their pasts and the uncertainties of the future keep them from the happiness they both deserve?

The grump next door can't really be her hero, right? Fall in love with this grumpy/sunshine, wounded souls with secrets small town romance! Don't, don't, don't give your heart away to the Boy Next Door… Copywriter and songwriter wannabe Sadie Hudson vowed never to return to Jonathon Island…but when her grandmother needs her-and she's the only one left to help-yes, she'll return, because she'll do anything for family. Even if it means facing the tragedy that haunts her, the accident that took her sister's life.. Look away, and don't get involved…aw, what's a guy going to do? Yes, Asher Quinn has noticed his elderly neighbor's new arrival, but he's not interested in anything but solitude for reasons he'll tell no one. And then-shoot-a tree comes down on the house and he can't live with himself if he doesn't help. Please let it not cost him the new life he's constructed here… Except, Sadie and her sunshine has seeped into his dark soul, and he finds himself wanting not only to help, but to know her more…But if she discovers his secret, it just might send her running from the one place she now calls home. As for Sadie, Asher has awakened the songwriter inside her, and suddenly Mr. Grumpy has found a place in her heart. And, ignited her courage to enter the town's songwriting festival on Blueberry Hill. But Asher is more than he has told her…and when the truth comes out… Well, she knew better than to trust the Boy Next Door, right? Grab this endearing, touching Jonathon Island romance about taking a chance on a wounded hero and the song in your heart. It's the perfect summer romance for those who love stories that risk it all for a happy ending. The Jonathon Island series is created by USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Susan May Warren.