Everyone in Climax, North Carolina, knows the Cates brothers. But Sijan Cates is famous far beyond his quaint hometown—and when he comes back, he brings trouble with him… Avery Danford urgently needs to get back in touch with her estranged family. If only she could get her picture in the papers, maybe they'd track her down…and what better way to accomplish that than to squeeze into the world's tightest dress and cozy up to the world's hottest actor, Sijan Cates? It's a crazy idea, but it just might work. And though the former actress has sworn off Hollywood hunks, she's got to admit this desperate measure might be a pleasure… Scandal-plagued Sijan has come home for some peace and quiet—and to stay out of the tabloids. Then a woman claiming to be his number-one fan plants a hot kiss on him—in front of a pack of paparazzi. There's only one way to protect his reputation: tell the world they're engaged. It's all just a show, as they use each other to get what they need. But in this sleepy Southern town, love stories have a way of coming true…

A Modern Reverse Beauty & the Beast romance. Quinn Cates: Crush on his best friend’s sister…check. Five years later: totally over it… check. Only his best friend says her sister’s in trouble & needs Quinn to bring her home. Yeah, so now Delaney’s back and that lie he told himself…the one about being over her? Not. Even. Close. Delaney Lyons: Tour in Afghanistan as an Army nurse…check. Five years later: a Purple Heart, survivor’s guilt, and a drunk pity party for one on the kitchen floor…check, check aaand check. Only her little sister’s best friend comes barging into Delaney’s life & drags her home. Yeah, so now she’s back and the lie she tells herself…the one about not being attracted to Quinn? Not. Even. Close. Second chances don’t come around often… Delaney gets a second chance at life and love… but is she strong enough to take it? Quinn gets a second chance at the girl who got away… but is he strong enough to handle the woman she’s become? Still Crushing on His Best Friend’s Older Sister is a full-length small-town romance featuring a hot cop, a wounded nurse, an old high school rival that makes the bachelorettes on The Bachelor look tame, an in-your-face teenager who sort of helps rescue a cranky princess, and a grapevine that never heard a rumor they couldn’t make better. No cheating. No cliffhanger. A love story with a little heat, a lot of heart, humor and a sigh-worthy HEA. Previously published as Bringing Delaney Home

She probably should NOT have told her boss he has a small...tool. The new member of Tynan Cates’s construction crew might just drive him crazy. She claims she's got construction experience but... She’s afraid of heights. (Climbing ladders is part of the job.) She's a hazard with a hammer. (And every other tool.) And she suggested he had a small…you know what? Never mind about that. Lulubelle Swan tells her new boss she’s experienced. No, not like that. In construction. A Big. Fat. Lie. But she needs help getting her life unstuck after tragic loss. The former soldier is just the man to help. Except she can't get him to talk about his past. Ty wants to block out the past and live in peace. The last thing he wants is some pint-sized pixie to stir up things long-buried. No matter how sexy she is. Lu wants to get unstuck so her family can stop worrying. The last thing she wants is some muscle-bound ex-soldier to make her feel things again. Sexy things. Sometimes, instead of getting what you want, life gives you what you need. If you’re lucky. Lying to Her Grumpy New Boss is a full-length small-town romance featuring a grumpy ex-soldier, a woman lying her butt off to gain closure, a pushy three-legged rescue dog and his cat, and a tight-knit family of brothers. It’s a romance about learning to live—and love—again after loss. A little heat, a lot of heart, some humor and a sigh-worthy HEA. Previously published as Crazy Love.

Elvis has been spotted in the little town of Climax, North Carolina. Or at least, a shapely female Elvis impersonator—who’s got Kaz Cates all shook up . . . Kaz is having one of those days. Cyber criminals, federal agents . . . and now, Elvis. In reality, the King is Mirabel Diaz, earning money by delivering singing telegrams. But Mira’s got another reason for being here: she knows Kaz Cates is secretly a master hacker with the skills to help people disappear, and that’s exactly what she needs to do. Still, Kaz can’t help wishing she’d stay awhile . . . This isn’t Mira’s preferred career—her singing voice isn’t even that great—but her ex-boyfriend, a powerful Russian gangster, hasn’t left her a choice. No matter where she runs, he seems to find a way to pull strings and get her fired. If she doesn’t get off the grid, his vengeful acts may only get worse. Kaz reluctantly agrees to help, and insists on teaching her self-defense. Though she’s afraid to trust any man, she feels safe with Kaz . . . and welcomed by his family. But if they don’t stop the danger that’s chasing her, she may have to go on the road again instead of finding a haven in his arms . . .

In Climax, North Carolina, climbing the professional ladder means making the right connections. And Paxton Cates is about to form a partnership he never expected . . . While his brothers have found their true loves, Paxton remains stubbornly single, and it's not helping his career. Sure, he's a successful lawyer, but to become a judge you've got to mingle with the right crowds-and without a partner at his side, he's not getting enough invitations. He needs someone, and soon. Someone like Jolene Joyner . . . Jolene, a local high school English teacher, has a history of driving Paxton crazy. She's just too perfect-and she's never let him forget it. But now Ms. Goody Two-Shoes is in trouble for the first time in her life, and she needs a lawyer. He'll take her case-if she'll play by his rules. Six months of socializing should do the trick-if they can convince everyone they've put aside their animosity and fallen madly in love. Then they can go their separate ways. The only problem is that Jolene seems to have developed a taste for bad behavior . . . especially where Paxton is concerned. And instead of just a pretty partner in deception, he's got himself a new client who's anything but innocent . . .

Christmas is coming to Climax, North Carolina—and it’s delivering an unexpected second chance right to Hawk Savage’s door… For small-town cop and single dad Hawk Savage, Christmas tends to be more hassle and worry than mistletoe and magic. His daughter, Heather, is ten going on teenager, while his son, Henry Lee, has decided he needs a mommy, ASAP. HL’s constant matchmaking is enough to break a father’s heart, but Hawk has a more immediate problem. His high-school girlfriend, Nora Joy, just arrived on his doorstep, claiming to be his family’s new Rent-A-Mom. He sure didn’t hire her, but he can’t turn Nora’s admittedly shapely tush out on the street. Sidelined by injury, Olympic medal-winning volleyball player Nora receives a mysterious Rent-A-Mom job offer just when her finances, and her spirits, are at an all-time low. True, she’s not much for cooking. Or housekeeping. Still, it’s hard to resist Hawk’s children…and Hawk himself has changed from the lanky teenager she once knew to a strong, steady, very tempting man. Christmas in Climax is shaping up to be full of surprises. But the biggest one of all might be the happy-ever-after that a little boy’s Christmas wish can bring…