Hooking Up Series by Jessica L. Degarmo

Would you go out to a bar and pick up any random handsome man to spend the night with to mute the heartbreak of your long-term lover - your rock - walking out on you? Caitlin Edison was so badly hurt by her boyfriend of ten years leaving her that she no longer wanted love, she wanted a cure for love. After several drinks, one of her best friends suggested she indulge in a one-night stand, a mindless night of fun with absolutely no consequences, to help her heal... moreWould you go out to a bar and pick up any random handsome man to spend the night with to mute the heartbreak of your long-term lover - your rock - walking out on you? Caitlin Edison was so badly hurt by her boyfriend of ten years leaving her that she no longer wanted love, she wanted a cure for love. After several drinks, one of her best friends suggested she indulge in a one-night stand, a mindless night of fun with absolutely no consequences, to help her heal. At first, Caitlin scoffed at the idea, but the idea niggled at her and one reckless night, she plucked up all her courage and actually followed through. There was only one problem - how did Caitlin end up with the one guy in town who wanted more than a one-night stand? 'Hooking Up' is romance at its best – exhilarating, surprising, passionate, witty, moving, enraging, frustrating, sly, worldly and wise. When Caitlin gets the ride of her life, so will you. Hook up with 'Hooking Up', place yourself in the safest of hands and let yourself go. less

The long-awaited sequel to Hooking Up! At long last, she has it all... Caitlin has learned a lot about life and love over the past year. She's learned to stand on her own feet and she has finally accepted the love of handsome police officer Ryan Ashford. Now Catie has a loving husband, an adorable stepson and her two best friends. Life seems to good to be true. When Catie's birth mother moves to town, Catie is forced once more to confront her past... moreThe long-awaited sequel to Hooking Up! At long last, she has it all... Caitlin has learned a lot about life and love over the past year. She's learned to stand on her own feet and she has finally accepted the love of handsome police officer Ryan Ashford. Now Catie has a loving husband, an adorable stepson and her two best friends. Life seems to good to be true. When Catie's birth mother moves to town, Catie is forced once more to confront her past. Will Maria earn a place in Catie's life, or is she appearing now to throw a wrench in Catie's happiness? Holding On is a poignant portrayal of the true meaning of family, and how far a woman will go to find acceptance and love. Catie might be done hooking up, but will she be able to hold on to what she has? Laugh, cry, learn and love with Catie and Ryan in this stunning follow-up to Hooking Up, the wildly popular novel by Jessica L. Degarmo. less