A country girl committed to nature. A city guy with his eye on the bottom line. A battle of wills…a battle for balance And a love that can tip the scales Rick Chapman is climbing to the top rung of his father's corporate ladder. Fulfilling Chapman Financial’s contract at Cypress Corners, Florida will finally prove his value to the company. And to his father. But one endangered weed, and the pretty plant girl trying to save it, could really screw up his plans. Harmony Brooks loves her job as a plant conservationist at Cypress Corners, and the money she earns allows her to make up for a former boyfriend’s betrayal. He not only stole her parents’ money, he stole her heart. And that’s something she won’t ever risk again. But opposites attract, not that she or Rick ever expected to fall in love. Can Harmony prove to Rick that he’s worth so much more than his father’s approval? Or is Rick so blind he can’t see that loving Harmony is worth losing what he’s wanted for so long?

The girl afraid of taking chances. The guy always looking for his next thrill. Staying on the ground or soaring through the air… Falling in love is the biggest risk of all. Jake Chapman loses himself in extreme sports to fill the emptiness in his life. But when he meets CPA Claire Callahan at Cypress Corners, he wants to spend his visit proving to her that living in the moment is worth the risk. Claire cares for her ailing father, a compulsive gambler who repeatedly risked all they had in the quest for a new high. When she falls for Jake, beloved uncle to her close friends’ little boy, she throws her own caution to the wind for once in her life. But his risk-taking soon shows her he’s as addicted to the rush as her father is, and she won’t put her heart in danger. Can Jake be the man Claire needs to keep her heart safe? Or will his thirst for adventure keep him from taking the biggest risk of all?

The girl with a knack for getting into trouble The guy who comes to her rescue again and again Can he be the one to save her from herself? Or is she too much to handle? Cassie Chapman finally caught her father’s attention when racy photos of her hit the tabloids. She comes to Cypress Corners to get a job and find herself. She reconnects with her family but doesn’t believe she deserves their faith in her. Or their love. Ty Walsh makes sure the animals at Cypress thrive in their habitats. He can’t resist Cassie’s combination of boldness and vulnerability. As he rescues her from wild animals and her own enthusiasm, he sees there’s so much more to her than she thinks. Can Ty prove to Cassie that she can find herself with him? Or will she let her past mistakes cost her the life she was just starting to build?

The guy trying to build a life for himself The girl determined to keep her life uncomplicated The thrill of the chase…the heat of the moment And a chance to win it all Architect Ben Chapman is building a new environmentally-friendly neighborhood in Cypress Corners. He not only has a new job, though. He has siblings he didn’t know about until three months ago. They welcome him but he feels like he’s on the outside looking in. Raised as an only child, he doesn’t know how to do family. Tammy Donato’s blend of cool and sexy attracts clients and closes deals at Cypress Corners. She comes from a big family, and vows to never settle down. When she meets Ben, she can’t deny her attraction. But he’s a Chapman. He has forever written all over him. Can Ben convince Tammy to take a chance on him? Or will he lose what he never even knew he wanted?

The guy who wants to settle down The girl afraid to lose herself again Showing her hand…showing his heart And a chance to have forever Jessie Wilde survived an abusive boyfriend and now just wants to live her own life. Her enthusiasm and expertise sell the environmental features of the idyllic town of Cypress Corners but she doubts her own worth, often hiding behind her glasses and bulky clothes. Former beach bum Noah Brady builds houses but he wants to make a home for himself and his young son. He doesn’t know if he has it in him, though. He’s never been a commitment or future kind of guy. When he meets Jessie, and gets to know the sweet smart girl inside, he has to figure out how to do this relationship thing. He’s starting to think she just might be his forever. Can Noah show Jessie there’s more to life than just surviving? Or will her fear of the past keep her from reaching for her future? \*ISBN 9781944181062 print ISBN 9781944181055 ebook ASIN B01G97FXTU kindle Alternate cover edition

From Cypress Corners to Barefoot Bay, bestselling author JoMarie DeGioia brings heat, heart and humor in her latest Contemporary Romantic Comedy! The guy who never quite fit in The girl who got away A new life…a new start And seeing forever in her eyes Shannon Wilde moved to Mimosa Key for a reboot. Leaving a string of bad boyfriends and bad decisions behind her, she’s ready for a new life by the Gulf in Barefoot Bay. Her job at the Eucalyptus Spa at Casa Blanca Resort gives her the chance to start her life over. Billy Harris grew up on his uncle’s ranch as a poor relation. To his shock, the man left him a fortune when he died. Now Billy is buying his own piece of land in Cypress Corners, Florida, and plans to model his goat farm and visitor center after the amazing project planned on Barefoot Bay. He wants to make something of himself. Maybe then he can finally forget the girl who got away. Billy and Shannon had one incredible night together six months ago, and since then he’s been carrying a torch for her. He watched as she fell for one jerk after another, and vows that if they ever get together again he’ll make sure she sticks with him. When Billy shows up at the spa, Shannon’s stunned. He’s hot and sweet, and the best guy she’s ever known. He’s also the one guy who knows all of her dirty secrets. Still, she can’t deny the attraction that sizzles between them. Or how good he makes her feel about herself. Will Billy be able to convince Shannon that they have a chance at forever? Or will she deny the love he sees in her eyes?

The guy who can be whatever he needs to be The girl who wants to stand on her own Fun and fast…light and easy And a dream that just might come true Eli Graham grew up in foster care, and always tried his best to fit in. He’s a people-pleaser, and his talent and temperament bring him success in his sales career at Chapman Financial. He never lets anybody see the lonely guy he hides behind his charm and sparkle. Or the hope for family and connection he can’t seem to shake. Caro Richmond owns her own bakery in Cypress Corners. She suffered a heartbreaking loss three years ago, but it isn’t the loss of her fiancé that haunts her. Work is her focus now. She’ll leave the living to somebody else. When Eli comes to work in Cypress, he’s immediately taken with Caro. She’s gorgeous, but she also seems like she needs some fun in her life. He’s just the guy to give it to her. They begin to date, and both of them start to think this might be more than just fun and easy. Can Eli trust that what he’s feeling is something real? Or is he just dreaming of a future he can never have?

One heated night under the stars A reunion that could change everything Can he give her a reason to trust in forever? Or is he pushing for too much too fast? Chase Harris has always longed for family. His mother ran off when he was a kid and his late father was distant at best. He was still stinging from his divorce when he met the woman of his dreams at his cousin Billy’s wedding in Cypress Corners. Their night together in a rustic tent-cabin gave new meaning to the words “great outdoors.” When Billy asks him to go to Barefoot Bay on business six weeks later, he jumps at the chance to reconnect with the girl he just can’t seem to forget. Carrie Boyles is never impulsive, but Chase was the perfect balm to her bruised heart that magical night under the stars. She’d been cheated on and dumped, and Chase was sweet and the hottest guy she’d ever met. Now that she’s back to work at the Eucalyptus Spa in the Casa Blanca Resort, she realizes that her one fling will have forever consequences. She can hardly believe it when Chase shows up at the resort on the very day she discovers she’s pregnant. He stirs up all sorts of feelings, tender tempting feelings, but she doesn’t want to be hurt again. When Chase sees Carrie, it’s like lightning struck twice. He wants to find out what they can be to each other, and her little surprise just might give him what he’s always wanted. Will Carrie give Chase the chance to make them a family? Or will she protect her heart and risk losing any chance at happiness?

Bestselling author JoMarie DeGioia brings heat, heart and humor in her Cypress Corners series of Contemporary Romantic Comedies! The guy who hides behind a cool mask The girl who feels she can’t live up to expectations An appearance of perfection…a very real passion And a love that can see through to the inside Corporate lawyer Derek Stone is respected and valued at Chapman Financial. Raised in a privileged world as the son of a highly-successful Boston attorney, he’s hidden the ugly truth of his father’s drunken abuse for years now. When he’s offered a new job at Cypress Corners as in-house counsel, he sees it as a chance to keep his mother safe from his father. And maybe start a new life for himself. Bree James ran from her own country club life a year ago when her grandmother passed away and left her financially independent. She’s been living and working in Cypress Corners since, but has yet to begin her own life. She longs for something real to hold onto but doubts she’ll ever find it. Derek and Bree see a lot of themselves in each other, and neither wants to acknowledge their attraction. Bree maintains her cool façade while Derek fosters the stick-up-his-butt reputation that preceded him to Cypress. But that all changes in a second when he kisses Bree. Can the two of them let down their guard long enough to see what’s right in front of them? Or will their insecurities about the past keep them from their possible future?

The guy who doesn’t believe in forever The girl who has faith in the magic of Christmas A stocking full of wishes…a sprig of mistletoe And a chance to find love under the tree Zach Harris knows better than to wish for family. His mother ran off when he was a kid and his late father was distant. Now he and his brother are selling the family ranch, his last tie to his parents. For him, Christmas is just another day. Joy Rollins loves everything about Christmas. She’s living at the Cypress Inn this season, helping her mother run the place since giving up on grad school. She wishes that the holiday will bring inspiration for her artist’s soul. Meeting Zach Harris at Thanksgiving makes her wish for a little romance, too. When Zach moves into the inn, Joy vows to get him into the holiday spirit. They flirt and kiss under the mistletoe, and as they grow closer she feels artistic inspiration again. But when old family hurt comes back like the ghost of Christmas past, Zach can’t shake the certainty that Joy will leave just like his mother did. Can Joy show Zach the love and magic of Christmas? Or will he give up on the wish for happiness?