If he finds out who she is, all bets are off. Aspiring filmmaker Izzy Gordon just wants her big break – and a film about an old resort with a scandalous gangster history is sure to do it. There’s just one snag – her family wants to sell the property to developers, and the resort owners are fighting to stop them. If Izzy wants to get this film made, no one can ever know who she really is. Gib Murphy, globe-trotting photojournalist, is home recovering from a deadly war assignment that left him injured and broken. He just wants some peace. Bad enough that he’s been drafted into helping his grandparents battle to save their resort, but now, a filmmaker is digging into old family secrets. Even worse, he’s falling for her and the feeling is mutual. But with everything Izzy and Gib are hiding, will they miss their chance for happily-ever-after? LOVE ON THE LANE is the first book in THE BACHELOR NEXT DOOR series – romantic, fast-paced stories with sparkling dialogue and heroes to die for. A previous version of this novel was published under the title, Her Best Bet.

What if the man you’ve always wanted is the one you left behind? Out of work, out of money, out of options. Just when advertising executive, Delaney McBride is about to hit bottom, she learns she’s been left an inheritance – with a catch. She has to return to her hometown and take over her late aunt’s wedding planning business. Seriously? Not only does Delaney think true love is a myth, but she’s never forgotten the fool she made of herself over Mike Connery, her high school crush. Mike, now a successful attorney, is executor of the will. A single father, he’s even more cynical about relationships than Delaney. But as the two work together to create happily-ever-after for real life Cinderellas, can their own happy ending be far behind? DANCING ON THE DRIVE is the second in THE BACHELOR NEXT DOOR series – romantic, fast-paced stories with sparkling dialogue and heroes to die for. A previous version of this novel was published under the title, The Wedding Heiress.

What if your only way forward is to let go of the man you love? Single mom Nora Clark knows next to nothing about style. But when her identical twin begs Nora to take her place as a personal shopper for a new client, Nora puts her best foot forward in borrowed stilettos. Too late she discovers the client is Erik Morgan, a surgeon at the hospital where she works in real life. Erik is in the middle of life-changing decisions and couldn’t care less about his wardrobe. But with time running out before an important event, he reluctantly agrees to meet with his mother’s personal shopper. As Erik and Nora storm the stores, their mutual attraction grows faster than their pile of purchases. But what happens when Nora switches from high-style back to scrubs – and Erik discovers the truth about who she really is? BREATHLESS ON THE BOULEVARD is the third in THE BACHELOR NEXT DOOR series – romantic, fast-paced stories with sparkling dialogue and heroes to die for. A previous version of this novel was published under the title, The Sister Switch. (less)

What if following your dreams means you'll lose the man of your dreams? Food reporter Liza Dunnigan is determined to change her life. Step one: accept an assignment to track down reclusive advice columnist, Cordelia. If Liza can land an interview, she’ll earn a coveted spot on the investigative reporting team. Problem is, the only way to reach Cordelia is through her publicist – and he’s never said “yes” to anyone. So Liza makes contact by pretending to apply for a job. Jack Graham isn’t just Cordelia’s publicist; he’s a sports agent and well-known man about town. He’s also hiding a secret that could ruin his reputation if it ever got out. But he’s too busy falling for new employee, Liza, to worry about it. Liza’s marching down on the scoop of the decade. But where does she turn for advice when she realizes that blowing this story wide open means she’ll lose her chance for happily ever after? ROMANCE ON THE ROAD is the fourth book in THE BACHELOR NEXT DOOR series – romantic, fast-paced stories with sparkling dialogue and heroes to die for. A previous version of this novel was published under the title, Dear Cordelia.

What if you got a second chance to fall in love for the first time? Annie McCarthy finally has the life she's always wanted—a B&B in a small town, a baby on the way, and a handsome husband (that no one’s ever met). She also has $250,000 that Nick Fleming gave her to marry him so he could get his trust fund early. After a quickie divorce, they went their separate ways. Adventure writer Nick is ready to get married for real – to someone else – when he discovers he’s still married to Annie. But Annie refuses to sign the papers unless Nick stays in town long enough to convince everyone they’re husband and wife. So Nick does what he has to do. As Nick and Annie work together to create a facade of wedded bliss, will they finally realize that the wonderful life they want is with each other? KISSING ON THE CORNER is the fifth book in THE BACHELOR NEXT DOOR series – romantic, fast-paced stories with sparkling dialogue and heroes to die for. A previous version of this novel was published under the title, Oh Baby!.