Peachtree Cove

Falling for her brother’s best friend was never part of the plan… Single mom Joanne Wilson’s dream is finally coming true. After years of struggling, she’s opening up her own beauty salon and her stress levels are through the roof. So when her little brother flakes out on helping her prepare for the grand-opening party, she’s about to snap…until he sends Devante, his best friend, in his place. Love ’em and leave ’em—that’s what they say about Devante, and drama is the last thing Joanne needs right now. So why, after just one touch, is her heart racing? Devante Thompson has had a crush on Joanne ever since they were kids. And now that she’s finally free, it’s his chance. But when they’re caught sharing a breathless kiss during her grand-opening party, everyone in town starts talking…and Joanne is furious. She’s worked too hard to lose everything for one reckless—and unforgettable—moment. But Devante is determined to prove to Joanne that he’s ready to be her man and he won’t let her go without a fight.

An emotional and witty story of love, forgiveness, and second chances as the race to the wedding day begins... It's been years since Dr. Imani Kemp has returned home to Peachtree Cove, Georgia. As Tallahassee's most sought-after OB-GYN, she doesn't have much time for anything else. But when her mom announces she's marrying a man she just met on a dating app, Imani knows she has to put a stop to it immediately. Let her mom be hurt again after the disastrous way her last marriage ended? Absolutely not. Always her protector, Imani won't rest until her mom sees reason. She just never expected sparks to fly with the groom's son... After his mother's tragic death, Cyril Dash and his father relocated to Peachtree Cove to escape the gossip and speculation. Now, in this quirky small town, they've made a new life for themselves, and after years of grief, his dad has finally found happiness again. And Cyril refuses to let Imani threaten that. The more determined he is to prove the strength of his dad's love, the more drawn he is to this beautiful, complicated woman who's determined to call off the wedding. But when Cyril's heartbreaking past comes to light, destiny won't be denied. Because the secret to this southern wedding is you never know how far you'll go in the name of love.

"A pitch-perfect small-town romance focused on forgiveness, second chances, and new beginnings." —Publishers Weekly on The Secret to a Southern Wedding Long-held secrets lead to the best kind of trouble in this charming tale of family ties and life’s unexpected surprises. In the wake of losing both of her parents, Halle Parker was certain of one thing: she wanted a family of her own. And she wasn’t going to let a little thing like being single stand in her way. So, she used an anonymous donor and kept every last detail a secret—from everyone. But now, fourteen years later, Halle’s daughter, Shania, is determined to unravel the identity of her biological dad. And what she learns blindsides everyone… When Quinton Evans’s pro-football days came to an end, he was eager to begin coaching and teaching, and he’s never looked back. But when Shania, a wide receiver on his team, reveals that she’s his daughter, he’s blown away. The one thing he refuses to do is walk away, even if Shania’s strong-willed and gorgeous mother wants nothing to do with him. Halle knows that once you let the cat out of the bag in a small town like Peachtree Cove, you’re gonna have to do some damage control. But with Quinton suddenly popping up everywhere she turns, it’s all Halle can do to fight for the future she envisioned and the family she created. If only fate—and the undeniable heat sparking between her and Quinton—didn’t have other plans… Peachtree Cove Book 1: CANCELLED IN HERS: The Secret to a Southern Wedding Book 2: Waiting for Friday Night

The trouble with bad boys is that they're so unforgettable… Andre Kemp. Just hearing the name makes Tamara Bradford want to roll her eyes. Popular, gorgeous and arrogant…and every girl in high school wanted to date him. And while Tamara can't deny how attractive he was then-and is now-she has no time for schoolgirl crushes. Charged with revitalizing downtown Peachtree Cove, Tamara has a full plate, and that includes managing a contractor to lead the town's efforts. So when Andre walks in the door for the project meeting, she can't control her surprise. When Andre left Peachtree Cove, he swore he'd never move back. Too many bad memories. But when his mom needed his help, there was nowhere else he'd rather be. Still, seeing Tamara again blows his mind. She may have been a Goody Two-shoes back in school, but he never could forget those luminous brown eyes and kissable lips. Getting involved with her isn't smart…for so many reasons. But he can't seem to get her off his mind. And the more time they spend working together, the harder it is to let her go.

You can't keep a sizzling little secret in a town like Peachtree Cove... For a place that just won an award for Best Small Town, Peachtree Cove sure has a big rumor mill. And Tracey Thompson is tired of being at the center of it. She's worked hard to make her bed-and-breakfast a success—only to have her soon-to-be ex's very public affair with her business partner result in a shocking pregnancy...and the biggest scandal around. If the whole town is going to talk no matter what she does, maybe it's time that Tracey stopped trying to be perfect. Maybe she should start doing things for herself—like having a little fun. And Brian Nelson, the sexy nursery owner who supplies plants for all her special events, is more than willing to help. Fresh out of a bad marriage, Brian is done with drama. Ever since high school, he's admired Tracey's strength and sass, and a friends with benefits deal sounds perfect. But now everyone in Peachtree Cove is talking. And they can all see what Brian and Tracey don't want to admit, even to themselves...that nothing complicates a simple arrangement quite like love...