Lila Wright never expected to flee her dress fitting covered in a cloud of lace—let alone land in a first-class seat next to the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen. With mascara-streaked cheeks, a shattered heart, and no plan beyond “anywhere but here,” she spills her secrets to the stranger with the sharp jawline and stormy eyes. She expects a little sympathy. She doesn’t expect a two-week, all-expenses-paid escape on his dime. Dean Harrington isn’t just any passenger. He’s a man with a heart locked up tighter than his family’s luxury yacht empire. The reclusive billionaire isn’t in the mood for small talk—until the runaway bride beside him turns out to be as intriguing as she is unfiltered. She’s beautiful, chaotic, and clearly a flight risk. But somehow, she puts him at ease. That is, until they land—and he discovers he’s now the full-time guardian of his niece and nephew. By a twist of fate, Lila’s no longer just a fleeting encounter—she’s the nanny he hires from a small-town agency. And he’s her brooding, infuriatingly hot boss. Forced under one roof in his bayside home, a temporary arrangement soon spirals into something far more complicated. Between sizzling tension and curious kids who want their uncle to be happy, Lila and Dean are on a collision course with feelings neither saw coming. But sometimes love shows up uninvited—35,000 feet in the air. This steamy small-town romance delivers billionaire angst, nanny sweetness, and a slow-burn love story full of heat, heart, and unexpected happily-ever-afters.

She wasn’t looking for a way out. He wasn’t looking for anyone at all. Especially not his brother’s ex. But sometimes, love finds you right where you land. After years of living under the weight of her stage name, Ivy Quinn needs a break—from the spotlight, the noise, and the expectations of everyone but herself. A broken-down car on a backroad in Coral Bell Cove, Virginia, wasn’t part of the plan. Neither was the gruff, steady-handed cowboy who shows up when her world feels like it’s falling apart—the same cowboy who happens to be her ex’s older brother. Rowan Wright is perfectly content with his quiet life on the farm. He’s built a routine that works—sunrise chores, family dinners, and keeping his distance from anything that might stir up the past. But when Ivy shows up in town with more baggage than luggage and no idea how to slow down, she disrupts everything… and somehow, it feels like exactly what he needs. But Ivy’s world isn’t built for small towns and open fields. And Rowan’s not sure his heart can take the spotlight—or the whispers about falling for the woman his brother once claimed. When the fame threatens to catch up to her again, Ivy has to decide if she’s ready to stop running… and Rowan has to believe he’s worth being chosen. A heart-tugging, slow-burn romance about love that grows where you least expect it—and a place that just might feel like home.

Bailey Hart has mastered the art of staying small. A lighthouse-bookstore, a quiet life in Coral Bell Cove, and enough romance novels to drown out the heartbreak she swore she’d never repeat. She’s sworn off big leaps, big risks, and especially the boy who once left her love note—and her heart—on full display. Crew Wright was supposed to have it all. The charming quarterback with a Southern smile and a future paved in stadium lights… until an injury sent everything crashing down. Now he’s back home to heal his shoulder, his pride, and the parts of himself he buried beneath fame. He’s not expecting Bailey—the girl who saw him before the world ever did. What starts as borrowed tools, paint-splattered afternoons, and late-night confessions quickly turns into something neither of them can outrun. Bailey wants to protect her heart. Crew wants a second chance to prove he won’t break it. But when old wounds reopen and the world comes calling for him again, they’ll have to decide if love is something you chase… or something you stay for. At First Play is a slow-burn, banter-filled, small-town romance about forgiveness, falling again, and finding the one person who feels like home—no matter how far you’ve run.

An upcoming firefighter, small town romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Renee Harless.

An upcoming small town romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Renee Harless.