Maple Grove

He's the heartbroken target of the next big tabloid exploit. She's the one tasked with delivering the report. Lydia Ryder doesn't fit the small town, cookie cutter, family-type of woman. But Maple Grove has a story her boss wants, and she must go where the news takes her. She doesn't want to be here, and clearly, the people of Maple Grove don't want her here either. Least of all Cameron Tripp. Cam lost his wife a few years ago, and he hates reporters. They have a way of twisting the truth and dragging his family through the mud, which is why when Lydia shows up, he'd like nothing more than to show her the road out. And yet, he can't help but be drawn to her, even as he fears she's no better than any other reporter out there. Cam's the sort of toe-curling, sheet-rumpling, best night of your life, trouble with a capital 'T' kind of guy that leaves Lydia wishing for things I'd sworn off long ago. But he's a private guy....and Lydia earns her living making things public. So when Lydia's boss pushes her to publish an article that's salacious, but not true, she's faced with an impossible choice: sacrifice everything she's built her life on....or publish a story that will hurt the man she never planned to fall for.

Sometimes, the damage runs deeper than the scars you can see.... I take in strays. It's what I do. As the founder of the Maple Grove Animal Rescue, I am constantly on the lookout for anything or anyone who needs a little help. Well, just about anyone. Because if Steve Tripp were lying in the fetal position on the sidewalk, I'd...I'd...oh, who am I kidding? I'd help him, too. Thirteen years ago, I was madly in love with him...until a car wreck nearly ended our lives and destroyed our love. He abandoned me when I needed him the most, and I made a promise to myself that I would never ask him for anything again as long as I live. Today, I break that promise.

Pros to dating Lex Bailey: Sexiest man I've ever seen. Panty-melting British accent. Talented baker. Cons to dating Lex Bailey: Turned me down when I asked him out...in front of my entire family...at my brother's engagement party. Oh, and he has a secret. A big secret. So...no. I don't think I'll be giving him any second chances. But my foster dog? He has other ideas. This dog has issues...and Lex's cat has the cure. Unfortunately, I'm not exactly a forgive and forget kind of person. And even though both my dog and I appreciate the help, this time, I'm not going to let him get close enough to break my heart. This time, Lex Bailey is staying at arm's length.