Stokes Series by Stacy L. Mantlo, C. Shivers

Anyone who gets betrayed on her wedding day by her dear friend and her fiancé deserves a fresh start, a cosmic do-over. Leaving the past behind her, Indie loads up her slowly mending heart and heads for a new life in Florida. Adamant about staying single and being on her own, she’s not interested in anything but friendship, a new home, and life with no complications. That is until she crashes into the hotter-than-hell Gunner Stokes... moreAnyone who gets betrayed on her wedding day by her dear friend and her fiancé deserves a fresh start, a cosmic do-over. Leaving the past behind her, Indie loads up her slowly mending heart and heads for a new life in Florida. Adamant about staying single and being on her own, she’s not interested in anything but friendship, a new home, and life with no complications. That is until she crashes into the hotter-than-hell Gunner Stokes. Busy with his brothers and their construction company, Gunner has no time for women. Plenty of heartbreak of his own has convinced Gunner to stay on track with business and his family. But when Indie literally crashes into him, she makes him second guess himself and everything he knows. Can Gunner save Indie from the trouble that she seems to find around every corner? Can Indie and Gunner heal each other from their pasts? Can Gunner convince Indie to take a chance on love? less

Whitney is sure she has a connection with Wylie—a real life Cinderella story—when she visits her best friend, Indie, in Florida. The sparks seem to fly when things get heated, but just as quickly fizzle out. Three months later, Whitney makes the move to Florida, and is immediately submersed in the world of Wylie. Should she forget Wylie, or can she give him a second chance? Wylie meets his match in Whitney... moreWhitney is sure she has a connection with Wylie—a real life Cinderella story—when she visits her best friend, Indie, in Florida. The sparks seem to fly when things get heated, but just as quickly fizzle out. Three months later, Whitney makes the move to Florida, and is immediately submersed in the world of Wylie. Should she forget Wylie, or can she give him a second chance? Wylie meets his match in Whitney. Even though he isn’t ready for the commitment Whitney desires when they first make a connection, Wylie soon learns he can’t shake the little spitfire out of his mind. He knows he messed things up with her when he didn’t bother to text or call like he promised, and he’s willing to do anything to change her mind about him. Can he convince her to take a second chance on him, to prove himself worthy? Can she handle a man like him? less