Veterans of Shelby County Series by Julie Brookman

Bonding over super hero bandages: Army vet Noah Richardson returns from overseas to find out that he has a 5-year-old son. He is fighting for custody but is struggling to prove he is a fit father. It's especially hard because he really has no idea what he's doing. By chance, he meets single mother Grace Miller, who swoops in like an angel to help him become comfortable in his role as a father... moreBonding over super hero bandages: Army vet Noah Richardson returns from overseas to find out that he has a 5-year-old son. He is fighting for custody but is struggling to prove he is a fit father. It's especially hard because he really has no idea what he's doing. By chance, he meets single mother Grace Miller, who swoops in like an angel to help him become comfortable in his role as a father. Grace is recovering from a recent trauma, and as a vet, Noah is able to be the support that she needs. Together, they learn to open up their hearts in ways they never thought possible. But can they overcome the past when it comes back to haunt them? less

Attack of the goose! Army veteran James is an introvert and would rather avoid people altogether. However, when he encounters quirky shop owner Daisy and her nephew accosted by angry waterfowl, he does the gentlemanly thing and saves the day. Daisy doesn't have much trust for men after her father abandoned his family when she was young, but she feels a connection with James from their first meeting... moreAttack of the goose! Army veteran James is an introvert and would rather avoid people altogether. However, when he encounters quirky shop owner Daisy and her nephew accosted by angry waterfowl, he does the gentlemanly thing and saves the day. Daisy doesn't have much trust for men after her father abandoned his family when she was young, but she feels a connection with James from their first meeting. Is Daisy just the thing James needs to come out of his shell, and can he help her learn to trust her heart? less

Fake dating leads to real feelings. David's been dodging his mother's matchmaking attempts for a while, but she keeps escalating her efforts. He comes up with a brilliant plan to throw her off his scent by having a fake girlfriend. And who better than his best friend's younger sister, Charlotte? Charlotte has returned to her hometown after a bad breakup in the city. Reporting for the local paper, she's tired of covering the local quilting bee already... moreFake dating leads to real feelings. David's been dodging his mother's matchmaking attempts for a while, but she keeps escalating her efforts. He comes up with a brilliant plan to throw her off his scent by having a fake girlfriend. And who better than his best friend's younger sister, Charlotte? Charlotte has returned to her hometown after a bad breakup in the city. Reporting for the local paper, she's tired of covering the local quilting bee already. David gets her an in at the sheriff's department for story scoops, in exchange for being his fake girlfriend. But can she keep up the pretense with someone she's had a very real crush on since junior high? And what happens when the man who was scared of relationships suddenly realizes he might enjoy being in one? less