Those Hawthorne Men Series by Jan Gallagher Dunn

The only thing Christy McPherson liked about the Hawthorne family was how happy Jackson Hawthorne made her cousin Abby. She’d always been wary of the wealthy Hawthorne men. But then Christy and Jasper met at her cousin’s wedding. He was charming and they got together one too many times – the time they both drank too much wine…the time that took all her plans and tossed them into the wind... moreThe only thing Christy McPherson liked about the Hawthorne family was how happy Jackson Hawthorne made her cousin Abby. She’d always been wary of the wealthy Hawthorne men. But then Christy and Jasper met at her cousin’s wedding. He was charming and they got together one too many times – the time they both drank too much wine…the time that took all her plans and tossed them into the wind. How can she tell him he’s going to be a father? Christy was the only woman Jasper’s ever met who was completely unimpressed by his family or his money. When she stopped seeing him, he wondered if it might be for the best. But when he finds out she’s pregnant, it doesn’t matter to him whether he loves her or not – any baby of his belongs in the family. Their first holiday together is warm and full of holiday joy, but can Jasper and Christy fall in love with each other for Christmas? Or will it take a kiss on New Year’s Eve to seal the deal? less

Is their happily ever after nothing but a convenient fantasy?Everyone knows that Gracie’s fiancé died shortly before their wedding. What no one realizes is just how much better her life is without him—and the guilt she feels over that fact. Now she’s free to do whatever she wants--without having to accommodate his every need. She’s free. Too bad she’s also painfully lonely... moreIs their happily ever after nothing but a convenient fantasy?Everyone knows that Gracie’s fiancé died shortly before their wedding. What no one realizes is just how much better her life is without him—and the guilt she feels over that fact. Now she’s free to do whatever she wants--without having to accommodate his every need. She’s free. Too bad she’s also painfully lonely. Maybe that marriage of convenience her parents are so in favor of isn’t such a bad idea after all…Carson hasn’t been lucky where romance is concerned, either. But he needs to prove to his father that he’s ready to settle down if he plans to inherit the family business in the future. Marrying Gracie makes total sense—if she will just agree. The instant and irresistible pull of attraction he feels to her, however, is an entirely different story. With his track record, trusting his judgement—and his heart—would surely be a huge mistake…right?Can Gracie and Carson overcome the past hurts and trust issues that stand between them? less