California Dreamin' Series by Jenn Flynn-Shon

When Deb Martin moved away from her childhood home six months ago she swore to herself two things. First, she would always be there to help her family in times of need. Second, she would make it on her own. Without their money. Without using her given name to get ahead. But life has a funny way of backing up on a person and when Deb finds herself in a financial jam she knows her dad will help. If only he would call her back... moreWhen Deb Martin moved away from her childhood home six months ago she swore to herself two things. First, she would always be there to help her family in times of need. Second, she would make it on her own. Without their money. Without using her given name to get ahead. But life has a funny way of backing up on a person and when Deb finds herself in a financial jam she knows her dad will help. If only he would call her back. While she waits, Deb meets a town full of people who love to help each other. Including one available, attractive guy, Adam. Despite her finding Adam moderately annoying, Deb has no choice but to accept his help. Could her unfortunate circumstance make her realize that on her own doesn’t have to mean alone? less

Cherry Davis is a fearless female, living her single twenties on her own terms. A retail girl, she loves to go clubbing with her friends and doesn't ever hold back in pursuing the things she wants in her personal life. Like Rob, her sexy new crush. Professionally? She's more like grunge eyeliner: it technically does the job, though, up close, it's nothing more than a sloppy mess... moreCherry Davis is a fearless female, living her single twenties on her own terms. A retail girl, she loves to go clubbing with her friends and doesn't ever hold back in pursuing the things she wants in her personal life. Like Rob, her sexy new crush. Professionally? She's more like grunge eyeliner: it technically does the job, though, up close, it's nothing more than a sloppy mess. But, with her best friend's help, Cherry has an opportunity to pursue her biggest career goal of becoming a freelance makeup artist. Will she get over her fears of failure and go for it, or will Cherry try to find any excuse to delay her dreams? And what happens if her future catches up to her faster than she planned? In the world of beauty only one thing is clear, nothing is ever only surface deep. less