Pregnant and alone. That’s not how I expected to end up after high school.Jake wants me back. But I don’t want that toxic relationship. We aren’t good together and this baby isn’t the reason we should work things out.Between work and school, I barely have time to figure out what I want to do. That is until I’m paired up with a hot guy in class for a project. He’s slowly working his way into my heart. But, I’m pregnant and trying to adjust to my new life. How can he actually...

I need this promotion.Too bad I have to temporarily move to a small town to prove I deserve it. And, it’s not as easy as I thought it would be.My car? Ends up in a ditch.A hot shower? Interrupted by a snake.Not to mention the quiet. How do people fall asleep without background noise?The only good thing about Asheville is the mechanic that comes to my rescue and offers to fix my car. He’s playful, kind, and promises he’s not looking for a relationship...

Cami is a mess. Perfect student by day, party girl by night. Rebelling against her controlling father is only half of it. Cami can control her actions at parties, no one else can. It’s a freedom she won’t let go of. And something she doesn’t need saving from.Travis an all around great guy. He’s a tutor, good student, and has his act together. After crushing on Cami last semester and watching her spiral out of control, he only wants to help her. He wants to show her she deserves mor...

Whose idea was it to pair my happy-go-lucky neighbor with me? Someone is going to regret that decision.Being voluntold to participate in a planning committee for the Spring Bloom Festival was the last thing I wanted.Walking in to find out my “there’s always a brightside” neighbor is also on the committee, my worst nightmare.He is sunshine. I am thunder.And after my not so graceful entry into his life, he’s someone I avoid at all costs. Excep...

Out of the Ashes will be the best bar in the county. At least that's what I promised my uncle before he passed away.With all the changes we're making, more challenges arise. The crowd seems to get rowdier with every day that passes, and it's getting harder to keep my head above water.That is until Dylan, the boy I used to know, walks in. He's definitely not a kid anymore. But he might just be what I need to keep the bar running smoothly.Too bad he isn't staying in t...

I don’t do sloppy seconds—even if they are my own.Derrick broke my heart when we were in high school. Because of him, I reinvented myself to show the world I’m stronger than ever, so no one can hurt me again. Least of all, Derrick.Now, he’s crashed into my life again, going to the same college as me. To make matters worse, his best friend is dating my best friend, and avoiding him is almost impossible. Except, of course, when he’s practicing for basketball ...

Take a chance on new love, new friendship, and second chances.Welcome to Your lifePregnant and alone. That wasn’t how Tonya expected to end up.When paired with a handsome guy in class, Tonya knew he’d never be interested in her, at least, not as a single teen mom.Cruel and Beautiful WorldCami's a perfect student by day, party girl by night. Rebelling against her controlling father is only half of it.Travis is...

The bartender is cute, and I may have a crush on him.But it’s not like I’m going to do anything because I have David, my son, to worry aboutWhich is fine. Until my ex-husband walks in with a younger and thinner girl on his arm. Then I grab on to the bartender with both hands and introduce him as my boyfriend.This is a small town and word spreads. What was supposed to be one night becomes a fake relationship to keep up the ruse.Catching feeli...

I’m just fine with the status quo. So what if I’m single.The happily ever afters that my cousins have found are something I don’t need. The company I’m working for is merging with another one, that’s what is important. Until I run into my high school sweetheart. Now I don’t know what to think.Seeing him has to be a fluke. Right?Nope. He’s one of my new bosses. That’s exactly what I didn’t need. He broke my heart all those years ago, and now I’m stuc...

Take a chance on new love, new friendship, and second chances.My Only Wish is YouIt was only supposed to be a summer fling.Marshall left the only girl he ever truly cared about. Not because he wanted to but because he had to. Now, it’s Christmas break and he wants to prove that they’re made for each other.From This MomentWeddings are supposed to be the best day of your life. Right?Tonya was ecstatic the day R...

My best friend’s brother, Devin, is the reason I high-tailed it out of Asheville.Now, I’m back because this place feels like home and I’m ready to put down roots. Even if everything at Out of the Ashes has changed since I last worked here.I have every intention of avoiding Devin this time around. Not only because it would never work, but because we hid our relationship from his sister. A guilt I still carry with me.The only problem…he’s performing at the bar every w...

It was only supposed to be a summer fling.I left the only girl I ever truly cared about. Not because I wanted to, but because I had to. Bianca locked herself away, not even telling me goodbye.Now it’s Christmas break and she’s avoiding me at all costs. How am I supposed to tear down the walls she’s built to prove we’re made for each other?