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Whispering Bay Romance
Series · 6 books · 2015-2018

Books in series

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#1

That Thing You Do

2015

Welcome to the world of Whispering Bay romance, where hot heroes and smart heroines collide to find their happily-ever-afters! Allie Grant doesn’t believe in second chances. She does, however, believe in the power of a permanent paycheck. So when a tipster reports that the soon-to-be demolished senior center in her hometown is haunted, Allie hightails it to Whispering Bay to get the scoop that could secure her dream job at Florida! magazine. What she finds, though, is far scarier than any ghost. Cue her ex-boyfriend, sexy construction foreman Tom Donalan. When Tom catches Allie poking around his construction site, he quickly realizes his former high school flame is just as feisty as ever. And, heaven help him, her irresistible, mile-high legs still take his breath away. But Tom isn’t about to delay the building’s demolition because of a silly ghost story. With neither of the stubborn exes backing down from their opposing positions, sparks fly. And, underneath the surface, the fire of their old attraction burns as hot as ever. When strange things start happening with increasing frequency around town, even a tough skeptic like Tom is tested. The question is, can Allie and Tom stop fighting long enough to get to the bottom of Whispering Bay’s ghost problem—and the more important matter of mending their broken hearts?
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#2

Then He Kissed Me

2015

Lauren Donalan was once Whispering Bay’s golden girl—the rich, bubbly blonde cheerleader who married the high school football star. Fast forward thirteen years and she’s a single mom trying to hold on to a failing business and prove that she’s more than just a trust fund baby with really good hair. Nate Miller might have been a nerd in high school, but he’s back in town ready to start his medical practice and every momma with a single daughter has their radar aimed straight at him, Lauren’s mom included. Lauren doesn’t need a man to complete her, but when she finds herself set up with Nate, she can’t help but fall for the sexy, confident ex-nerd. But only a big love will make Lauren change her mind about commitment. As Nate attempts to win Lauren over, a real estate co-op threatens Lauren’s business—and Nate’s ex comes back to town to create trouble. Now Lauren has to decide to go big or go home—both in business and in love.
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#3

That Man of Mine

2015

When Mimi Grant becomes mayor of Whispering Bay, she gets a whole lot more than she bargained for. The town’s annual festival is in financial ruin and the former stay-at-home mom doesn’t have a clue how to fix things. Hunky Police Chief Zeke Grant isn’t happy that his estranged wife has just become his boss. But for the town’s sake, he’s willing to swallow his pride and let her order him around—to a point. While Mimi and Zeke continue to butt heads on how to get things done, there’s one thing they can’t help but agree on: their chemistry is hotter than ever. When a robbery threatens to derail the annual festival, some of the town’s residents question Mimi and Zeke’s ability to keep Whispering Bay safe—as well as keep their war-torn personal life out of civic business. Now Mimi and Zeke must team up to solve the crime and decide once and for all if it’s time to move forward with separate lives, or if true love really does conquer all.
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#4

The Best for Last

2015

Kitty Burke’s biological clock isn’t just ticking, it’s gonging. But who wants to be tied down by marriage and a minivan when you have an amazingly sexy boyfriend who worships the ground you walk on? Sure, Steve has never said those three magic words. But Kitty knows he loves her. Some guys just have a hard time expressing their feelings, right? Right. After three failed marriages, Steve Pappas is in no hurry to walk down the aisle a fourth time. He’s a successful self-made millionaire, but despite the best of intentions, marriage is one arena he’s been unable to conquer. Kitty is funny, sexy, and whip smart—everything Steve has ever wanted in a woman. Their life is perfect the way it is now. So why rock the boat and ruin everything with a piece of paper that doesn’t mean anything? When Kitty’s aging playboy father unexpectedly decides to tie the knot, Kitty realizes she’s been fooling herself. She does want it all—marriage, kids, but most especially, a man who isn’t afraid to openly declare his feelings. Can she convince her commitment-phobic boyfriend to take the ultimate chance? Or will she be forced to settle for Happy For Now instead of Happily Ever After?
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#5

This Can't Be Love

2017

A 2018 Rita nominee for Best mid-length Contemporary Romance of the year! Luke Powers has a stellar career, a loaded bank account, and the perfect girlfriend. Or so he thought until she gives him a marriage ultimatum. Unfortunately, he’s just not the marrying kind. After working six months non-stop, all he wants now is a few weeks of R&R in the beach house his late grandfather left him in his hometown of Whispering Bay. But when he shows up late one night, he finds something unexpected—a naked blonde in his bed. Sarah Jamison is the antithesis of perfect. She’s a college dropout, a bit of a slob, and annoyingly opinionated. But she also makes the best macaroni and cheese Luke has ever tasted. A roommate wasn't in Luke's summer plans, but she's here, so she and her macaroni might as well stay. Sarah is in Whispering Bay long enough to help out a friend, then she’s off to greener pastures. Spending a few weeks with the attractive, but acerbic Luke, won't be any skin off her nose. Except, the two of them have more in common than she originally thought, and those blue eyes of his have a way of making her panties melt. As things between them begin to heat up, Sarah and Luke have to admit, they’ve definitely fallen in lust with one another. But in love? No way.
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#6

Can't Stop The Feeling

2018

He's a hot shot attorney who's never lost a case. Or failed to get the girl. It's her job to make sure he doesn't win. Or sneak his way into her heart again... Jenna Pantini has just become Whispering Bay's first female city manager and she's determined to succeed where less qualified men before her have failed. Her mission? Balance the city budget and keep the quaint little Florida beach town out of the hands of greedy developers. When founding father Earl Handy bequeaths the town miles of pristine beach front property to be used solely for public access it almost seems too good to be true. Earl's daughter isn't about to be robbed of her inheritance, especially when everyone knew old Earl was crazy as a loon, so she hires cocky attorney Ben Harrison to break her daddy's will. Ben is legendary in legal circles for never losing a case. He also has another kind of reputation—one with the ladies, something that Jenna knows all about first hand. Back in college Ben was Jenna's first love, a relationship that ended with Jenna heartbroken. Ben would love nothing more than to pick right back up where he and Jenna left off, but the feisty redhead isn't interested in anything but seeing him leave town. Too bad she isn't going to get her way because Ben has more at stake than just a legal case. He made a long ago promise to family that he needs to fulfill. Plus, there's all those old feelings that he and Jenna can't quite seem to shake...

Author

Maria Geraci
Maria Geraci
Author · 14 books

Maria Geraci writes feel-good small-town contemporary romance. She’s a two-time RITA® Finalist and a finalist in the National Readers’ Choice Awards and Romantic Times’ American Title Contest. Her stories feature strong women, dreamy heroes, lots of laughs, and a little bit of heat. Born in Cuba, she was raised on Florida’s Space Coast. She and her husband of thirty-plus years (along with their four dogs) are thrilled to call central Florida home again. She loves hearing from readers. You can write to her at maria@mariageraci.com Maria also writes cozy mysteries as her alter ego Maggie March. For book releases, exclusive data, occasional muffin recipes and corny jokes, sign up for my monthly newsletter: http://mariageraci.com/newsletter/ Current Release: Flirting For Amateurs, a small-town romantic comedy Coming Next: The Dating Deal, January 2022

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