Southern Comfort Small Town Romance

VioletOh gosh. Now I've done the thing I said I'd never do.We were never meant to be. Now all these years later, he's still the one I long to be with.Back in the very place I didn't plan to return to, I see him all the time. I'm determined to not let him know how I feel. I've worked so hard to chase my career and I can't risk letting that slip.But that's exactly what I've done.I'm mortified. Angry at myself. But then I realize he left me sleeping. No note. Nothing. Now I'm hurt on top of all the other emotions surging through me.This was probably the sign that I can't fall for him again.LandonI couldn't believe it when she came back to town. I thought I'd never see her again.I never really got over her, though.I've been waiting for the right time to ask her out on a real date. But we always seem to get interrupted or it just doesn't fall into place.Last night, though, things went over the line. In a good way. We reconnected and I'm so hopeful that maybe this is our time. Our second chance.And then, I find out I've messed up already. I'm going to have to find a way to smooth this over because I can't lose her again. ___ Second Chance to Fall is a short and steamy instalove romance written to be read in a couple of hours or so. This story has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Contemporary small town romance with all your favorite tropesElla Spade is a small town romance addict with no recovery in sight. She lives in a small Georgia town with her grumpy on the outside but soft on the inside husband and their two spoiled rotten cats.When she's not writing, Ella loves to cook, garden, and daydream about being at the beach. She's also learning how to paint with watercolors and it's likely she'll still be in the beginner phase for the rest of her life.

HildiI met one of the hottest men I've ever met last night. We flirted and took a romantic walk in the town square under the full moon and stars. It was a magical night. The best night I've ever had.Our meeting was by chance. It seemed like the right thing to do to invite him to my place. I'd never see him again after tonight, so what's the harm?And then I see him having lunch with my parents the next day. He's interviewing for a job with their law firm. Oh gosh. How will I keep our secret?BlakeI met the most amazing woman last night and we connected in ways I never though possible. I can't believe I feel so much for this woman after only one night together. If I'm honest, I hope I get the job I'm here to interview for just to see her again.When I find out she's the daughter of the people I'm interviewing with, my first instinct is to blow the interview. Then I decide this small town might be exactly the place I need to be. But when I don't get the job, I regret it like crazy. When the offer opens up again, is it too late to rekindle the fire from that fateful one night stand? ---Falling for a Stranger is a short and steamy instalove romance written to be read in a couple of hours or so. This story has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Contemporary small town romance with all your favorite tropesElla Spade is a small town romance addict with no recovery in sight. She lives in a small Georgia town with her grumpy on the outside but soft on the inside husband and their two spoiled rotten cats.When she's not writing, Ella loves to cook, garden, and daydream about being at the beach. She's also learning how to paint with watercolors and it's likely she'll still be in the beginner phase for the rest of her life.

GigiI'm a good girl. That's what everyone says.I'm responsible, loyal, and good at my job complete with a sunny outlook.But what most people don't know is I made sort of a bucket list. It's all the things I want to do before I turn 35. And I have just under 5 years left to get it all done.Next on the list is to date a bad boy. And I have just the perfect one in mind.BradyI didn't get the best start in life and trouble seemed to find me no matter where I went.Until I went into the military. I learned so much, but also saw things I'll never get over.When I left the army, I really didn't have any place to go but home to Oak Valley. It's clear I'm still considered the bad boy and a generally grumpy guy. At this point, I'm trying to build my business and really don't have time for much else. I'm okay with that.Until she shows up and turns my world upside down. ---Falling for the Bad Boy is a short and steamy instalove romance written to be read in a couple of hours or so. This story has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Contemporary small town romance with all your favorite tropesElla Spade is a small town romance addict with no recovery in sight. She lives in a small Georgia town with her grumpy on the outside but soft on the inside husband and their two spoiled rotten cats.When she's not writing, Ella loves to cook, garden, and daydream about being at the beach. She's also learning how to paint with watercolors and it's likely she'll still be in the beginner phase for the rest of her life.

ZoeI haven't dated since my ex broke off our engagement. And it's been a minute. I'm ready.When my brother shows up to our lake party with his best friend, I can't help but perk up.He was always a hottie in college. If I hadn't already been dating someone else back then, I'd have totally gone for him.But now, there's nothing stopping me. Not. One. Thing.JudeMy career after college is headed in the perfect direction. It's high pressure, so when my best friend invites me to a lake party in his home town I jump at the chance to get away.When I see his sister again in a micro bikini I'm reminded of my crush on her.She's not engaged any more, so she's fair game. Right? Not exactly. We live in different places and have busy lives.But the biggest roadblock is that she's my best friend's sister. I won't cross that line. Unless she makes me. ---Their Forbidden Fall is a short and steamy instalove romance written to be read in a couple of hours or so. This story has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Contemporary small town romance with all your favorite tropesElla Spade is a small town romance addict with no recovery in sight. She lives in a small Georgia town with her grumpy on the outside but soft on the inside husband and their two spoiled rotten cats.When she's not writing, Ella loves to cook, garden, and daydream about being at the beach. She's also learning how to paint with watercolors and it's likely she'll still be in the beginner phase for the rest of her life.

CaitlinI try the brewery I'd heard about. The atmosphere is nice and the service is good. But the beer is just okay and the food is horrible.When I don't eat the bad food but do drink the beer, I get a little tipsy and start giving my opinions. They're not all that welcome by the big, burly man who claims to be the owner and brewer.Then I write a negative review about the place while I'm drunk. It goes viral.I try to reverse the damage I did, but he's not buying it.I think I might actually like the guy if I could get him to accept my apology.He's quite attractive in a cinnamon roll sort of way. I could get into that… if he didn't hate me.ZachI'm not happy to have a tourist or whatever this woman is in my pub drunk and spouting off insults.She's causing a scene and I'm not into that sort of thing at all.And now she's gone and trashed my place online and business is suffering. I'm worried I'm going to lose everything because of a drunk blogger.I'd noticed how gorgeous she is and it infuriates me I can't get her face and hot body out of my mind. But I don't need that in my life right now. But oh how I want it. ---When Enemies Fall is a short and steamy instalove romance written to be read in a couple of hours or so. This story has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Contemporary small town romance with all your favorite tropesElla Spade is a small town romance addict with no recovery in sight. She lives in a small Georgia town with her grumpy on the outside but soft on the inside husband and their two spoiled rotten cats.When she's not writing, Ella loves to cook, garden, and daydream about being at the beach. She's also learning how to paint with watercolors and it's likely she'll still be in the beginner phase for the rest of her life.

LeighI've never been about to forget about our time together. It was brief, but so intensely sexy.Then it was over and I never saw him again. Until now.It's a shock to see him. I thought he was out of my life for good.Finding out we now work together has thrown me for a loop. I have no idea how I'll keep my mind on work with him around.I really have to keep him at a distance. Too much is at stake now.DaneI'm immediately transported back to college when I see her. Wow, she looks fabulous.Our brief fling was fun and I was sorry it ended. But that was then. Things have changed.Now I'm wondering if we could get a second chance.She has a daughter, but that doesn't bother me since she says he's completely out of the picture.Since I'll see her every day, I hope she'll see I'm not the immature college kid I was when she knew me before. It's on me to show her I'm worth the gamble. ---Falling Again is a short and steamy instalove romance written to be read in a couple of hours or so. This story has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Contemporary small town romance with all your favorite tropesElla Spade is a small town romance addict with no recovery in sight. She lives in a small Georgia town with her grumpy on the outside but soft on the inside husband and their two spoiled rotten cats.When she's not writing, Ella loves to cook, garden, and daydream about being at the beach. She's also learning how to paint with watercolors and it's likely she'll still be in the beginner phase for the rest of her life.

JodiI'm not the girlfriend type. I like to do my life my own way.Coming up with marketing and design ideas for my jewelry business is where my true passion lies. I'm good with that, even though my parents are not.I love my town, my job, and my life.When my best friend's brother needs a favor, I'm in the perfect place to help him out.So I agree to be his fake date to his grandmother's birthday party.He's cute. It might be fun.MattThings couldn't be going worse for me. My ex is taking half my paycheck for alimony. I'm bitter and angry about everything.The tiny garage apartment I live in is a constant reminder of my failed marriage.My grandmother just almost died. And now she demands that I bring a date to her birthday party.I meet my sister's friend and ask her to be my fake date on a whim.When she says yes, I almost tell her to forget it. But now she's my only option. ---Falling for Her Fake Date is a short and steamy instalove romance written to be read in a couple of hours or so. This story has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Contemporary small town romance with all your favorite tropesElla Spade is a small town romance addict with no recovery in sight. She lives in a small Georgia town with her grumpy on the outside but soft on the inside husband and their two spoiled rotten cats.When she's not writing, Ella loves to cook, garden, and daydream about being at the beach. She's also learning how to paint with watercolors and it's likely she'll still be in the beginner phase for the rest of her life.

BeccaI'm not dating right now. By choice, of course. After too many bad decisions, I'm taking a break from men.I'm surprised when I find out the guy I met at my brother's office lives next door.When I take a second look at him I realize I'd be more than okay to hang out with a guy who's probably considered too old for me.I don't like labels, anyway.Maybe a no-strings-attached fling is the perfect arrangement.SeanI'm not dating right now. After a broken relationship and a broken heart, I'm not ready to take the risk again.When I meet Becca I'm bowled over by her insightful green eyes. I love her colorful hair. She's completely opposite from what I'm normally attracted to.And make no mistake… I'm attracted to her.A harmless fling is perfect until feelings get involved and then all bets are off. ---When Neighbors Fall is a short and steamy instalove romance written to be read in a couple of hours or so. This story has a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Contemporary small town romance with all your favorite tropesElla Spade is a small town romance addict with no recovery in sight. She lives in a small Georgia town with her grumpy on the outside but soft on the inside husband and their two spoiled rotten cats.When she's not writing, Ella loves to cook, garden, and daydream about being at the beach. She's also learning how to paint with watercolors and it's likely she'll still be in the beginner phase for the rest of her life.