For twenty-something Boston school teacher Ruth, she's gotten by just fine on playing it safe, thank you very much. But now her risk-free life and nice-girl demeanor are leaving her increasingly heartsick. So when she meets bad boy Derek, she's willing to overlook her “no romance” rule and give him a chance to prove her fears wrong. Because he, also, is plagued by a sense of ennui and pointlessness, wanting to change his fast-and-loose living but not knowing how. Neither can deny the inexplicable, illogical attraction drawing them together, and they are hard-pressed to resist it. But what will their unlikely relationship cost, and who will be caught in the crossfire? The Light Between Us is a sassy and sensual romp from Poppy Parkes. Part love story, part comedy of errors, and part coming of age tale, The Light Between Us is a delicious read for fans of the romance and new adult genres alike. "The Light Between Us, a raw and powerful love story about forgiveness and learning to trust our instincts. Sexy and Intense, I couldn't put this novel down and wished, at the last chapter, for more." - Heather Mattern, author of Saving Katie Baker and The Grey Muse "The Light Between Us is the kind of book that reaches into you and settles in. The implication of this genre is to find a light summer beach-bound read. That is the not the case here. The characters are fulfilling, the plot more than a little unexpected, and just sensual enough to keep you blushing without dropping the book. Riveting." - R. L. Haas, author of Portals of Water and Wine

What does it take to make love work? Ruth and Derek's romance got off to a rocky start. After so many wrong turns, however, it seems that they are finally enjoying the real deal. But between the stress of planning a wedding, a difficult case at Derek's law firm, and the prospect of meeting each others' parents, will the couple be able to survive? In this sequel to The Light Between Us by Poppy Parkes, Ruth and Derek take their relationship to the next level—and out west. As the couple navigates romantic horseback rides and awkward family situations alike, they attempt to find their way forward into the rest of their happily ever after together.

What is worth risking for love? Padme has been around the relationship block more than a few times. Unlike her best friend, Ruth, she is not exactly a hopeless romantic. She has calculated the cost of all her past relationships, either for fun or practicality, and she's not looking for anything different. But then she met Chase. Padme and this quiet and rugged Montana police offer became friends almost at first site—close friends, even though they live a country apart and haven't seen each other face-to-face for more than a few days total, ever. But when Chase comes to Boston for Ruth and Derek's wedding, Padme struggles to rein in her feelings for him. She can't deny that something inside her—something far different from her usually pragmatic self—wants more than friendship with Chase. But does he feel the same? And is she willing to gamble their certain friendship on the chance of having something more? In this follow-up short story in The Light Between Us series, fans of Ruth and Derek will thrill at the couple's wedding, and discover if Padme and Chase are destined to be more than friends.