Dare to Dream Series by Amanda Bailey

Falling for each other was easy. Believing it could last was the hard part. After being dumped by her bullying, cheating ex, Mia Highland had all but given up on ever finding true love. An unexpected prize in the form of personal training sessions at a wellness center has her wanting things she’s convinced she doesn’t deserve. Caleb Damato is too busy opening a business and keeping secrets to date... moreFalling for each other was easy. Believing it could last was the hard part. After being dumped by her bullying, cheating ex, Mia Highland had all but given up on ever finding true love. An unexpected prize in the form of personal training sessions at a wellness center has her wanting things she’s convinced she doesn’t deserve. Caleb Damato is too busy opening a business and keeping secrets to date. But when funny, big-hearted, potty-mouthed Mia walks through the door, he’s immediately hooked. She’s everything he’s always wanted and told himself he’d never have. Will Mia’s insecurities and Caleb’s secrets end their relationship before it even begins, or will they both be able to trust their hearts—and each other—enough to find love? less

All she wanted was one kiss…When Ethan Cooper’s sister suggests her best friend Everly for a position at his workplace, visions of braces and knobby knees dance around in his head. After all, it’s been twelve years since he last saw the girl who used to follow him around. To make things even more interesting, she needs a place to stay—and Ethan has a spare bedroom.Everly Edwards spent most of her teenage years pining for her best friend’s older brother, never acting on her feelings... moreAll she wanted was one kiss…When Ethan Cooper’s sister suggests her best friend Everly for a position at his workplace, visions of braces and knobby knees dance around in his head. After all, it’s been twelve years since he last saw the girl who used to follow him around. To make things even more interesting, she needs a place to stay—and Ethan has a spare bedroom.Everly Edwards spent most of her teenage years pining for her best friend’s older brother, never acting on her feelings. When she moves back to town years later, Ethan is no longer the boy from her teenage fantasies—she quickly discovers he’s become the man of her dreams.Sharing so much of their lives turns out to be more than either bargained for—but is their bond stronger because of it, or will it ultimately be too hot to handle? less

He enforces the rules, she breaks them. Addison Cooper dates...a lot. The problem? Her whole dating life is a series of first dates that never lead to more. She’s starting to think she may never find someone who will accept her as she is. With no one special taking up her free time, she agrees to help her brother get a mentorship program off the ground. What she doesn’t expect is having to work alongside the cop who always seems to be there when she’s at her worst... moreHe enforces the rules, she breaks them. Addison Cooper dates...a lot. The problem? Her whole dating life is a series of first dates that never lead to more. She’s starting to think she may never find someone who will accept her as she is. With no one special taking up her free time, she agrees to help her brother get a mentorship program off the ground. What she doesn’t expect is having to work alongside the cop who always seems to be there when she’s at her worst.As a dedicated police officer, Jackson Reed plays by the rules. Always. Even off the job. His number one rule—no relationships—has never been tough to follow...until now. Lately, his friend Ethan’s younger sister has slowly been creeping under his skin. Addison’s recklessness and her sassy, sexy mouth drive him insane. For the first time in his life, he’s tempted to throw caution to the wind—no matter the cost. Is their wild, one-of-a-kind chemistry enough to base a relationship on, or will they both end up alone in the end? less

Born on the same day, they should have been soulmates.Dylan Wright has long looked at best friend Violet as the girl he's supposed to protect and care for - even love - but not like that. When he almost loses her, it turns his world on its head, and he sees her in a new light. She may be everything he’s always been looking for and thought he'd never find - and she's been right under his nose this whole time.She's said it once and she'll say it again: Violet Perry is tired of looking for Mr... moreBorn on the same day, they should have been soulmates.Dylan Wright has long looked at best friend Violet as the girl he's supposed to protect and care for - even love - but not like that. When he almost loses her, it turns his world on its head, and he sees her in a new light. She may be everything he’s always been looking for and thought he'd never find - and she's been right under his nose this whole time.She's said it once and she'll say it again: Violet Perry is tired of looking for Mr. Right. And, while she's happy for her friends who all seem to have found their true loves, she’s really starting to wonder if it will ever happen for her. It takes just one subtle shift in their relationship, and suddenly, he's there at every turn - in her apartment, in her bed, and in her heart.Taking a chance, especially on something that will change everything, is something neither one is good at. In the end, not knowing what they could potentially be missing out on may drive them both crazy enough to give their love a shot. less