Nothing in life is as valuable as our health. So when Caroline sister notices a suspicious mole (or spot, since it changed) on Claire before heading to the beach, she encourages her to get it checked out. Worried, she books the first appointment she can get. She gets the shock of her life in the exam room when she realizes her doctor is not only incredibly handsome, but is the brother of a surf instructor she had a crush on as a girl. Asking any man out feels awkward for Claire, but asking one out after he has already seen her most intimate parts, well, that proves to be particularly daring. But wanting to heed the advice of a women’s magazine she read in the lounge, she decides to take charge and make that first move. Things feel good, but at the same time something seems off. Deciding his odd behaviors mean he is hiding something, she goes to his place to confront him, finding that he has a daughter. For a while, this seems to clear things up, but then rumors start to swirl and worry her, casting doubt into her mind. Can the two of them make it past the rumors to create a life together?

Weddings and funerals: they are events you must attend, but not everyone can handle. And Penelope is one of few who would handle a funeral better than a wedding. Despite this, she forces herself to dress up and attend her cousin’s wedding. And that is where Ethan catches her eye. Tall, handsome, and tattooed enough that even his tux couldn’t hide it, he certainly stood out in a crowd. The two quickly connect, but he is only in town for a month. After that, he heads out to California to fulfill his duty to the Navy. Knowing that this good thing isn’t meant to last, they both hold back, but fate is fate.

Stella left her last nanny job because the father got handsy with her. As such, the attraction she feels for the father of her new job rattles her. Her unease only grows when he explains that her job is not only to be his daughter’s nanny, but also to pretend to be his girlfriend. But when he explains that she will receive a salary of one million dollars a year, the prospect seems a little less daunting. Of course, this begs the question, why would a wealthy man want—or need—to pay a woman a million dollars a year to pretend to be his girlfriend? Is this going to be a dream job, or a waking nightmare?

Most women don’t expect to catch their boyfriend cheating on them. And even fewer expect to catch their boyfriend cheating on them with another man. But that is exactly what happened to Charlotte when she left work early one day. The betrayal hit Charlotte hard, and had her swearing off men for life. But then Tracy, her best friend, decided to introduce her to Owen. For Charlotte, Owen was the kind of man she didn’t think existed anymore: strong, rugged, and virile. And while attraction was instant, there was something else there too. The start of love, perhaps? But no. After their first night together, Charlotte awoke to find herself alone, no one at his ranch but ranch hands. And things just seemed to go downhill from there. Still, there was something tugging at her. And, as it ends up, at Owen too. Will these two manage to overcome the obstacles and discover what they can have together?

Lucy is in the middle of a major transition in her life. Her grandmother recently passed away, leaving her bakery to Lucy and her sister, Kayla. While she recently graduated with a degree in education, teaching isn’t really Lucy’s passion. Instead, creating organic beauty products is. And now, she has a storefront to sell them from. But that is a lot of work. Between the demands of her business and her broken heart, she doesn’t see much room in her life for a man. So when her mother’s friend decides to set her up with one, she is reluctant, and even more so when she realizes he is in the military and it will be a long distance relationship. Can Lucy open her heart to him? And even if she can, will long distance destroy their chances of achieving happiness?

Emily is a struggling actor and model who takes a job as a favor for her photographer roommate. To her surprise and luck, Josh is the model she is working with. But he isn’t just a model; he is a firefighter as well. They are instantly attracted to each other, and after her home catches fire, she and her roommates move in with him. The romance is fast and heavy, but then she sees a text from a woman to him that includes sexy photos that could ruin everything.

Naomi is trying to get herself out of a bad situation. Her ex, Greg, was always controlling, and now that she has left him, he has crossed the line into physical abuse and is using her neighbors to stalk her. This sets off Carter, an officer who chose to wear the badge because he spent his childhood watching his father abuse his mother. He makes it his mission to protect her from Greg and his violence. Soon, they start falling for each other, but at first, they aren’t sure if it is real, or if it is just in reaction to his protective nature. But it eventually becomes clear that what they have is real. However, Greg isn’t happy with this romance and is ready to do whatever it takes to stop it.

Quinn Hamilton is a reporter, hoping to follow in her sister’s footsteps. But when her childhood crush suddenly reappears in her life, asking her to help run his presidential campaign, she decides to leave her life as a reporter behind. When his bid is successful, he asks her to join him in the White House as part of his team, but she refuses, fearing that the chemistry between them will explode and cause a scandal. She spends some time trying to get back into the world of reporting, but soon the president is calling on her, asking her once again to come to D.C., and this time, she doesn’t refuse. And the events unfold exactly as she had feared—and hoped. Will their romance sink both of their careers, or can this media maven spin the story so that all works out in their favor?