Waiting Series by Clare Bentley

Chris Harper was her brothers’ best friend, so it was only natural that Isobel Matheson would fall in love with him. When he went away to college, she stayed in touch with him in the hopes that one day he would look at her as more than Oliver’s little sister. But when Chris returned home after qualifying as a firefighter with a wife, Isobel knew she had missed her chance to tell him the extent of her feelings... moreChris Harper was her brothers’ best friend, so it was only natural that Isobel Matheson would fall in love with him. When he went away to college, she stayed in touch with him in the hopes that one day he would look at her as more than Oliver’s little sister. But when Chris returned home after qualifying as a firefighter with a wife, Isobel knew she had missed her chance to tell him the extent of her feelings.She did her best to hide her disappointment, however Charlotte Harper recognised the look in her eyes the minute they were introduced and was instantly intimidated by the woman who knew him so well. Over the years of marriage, her insecurities convince her that she’s her husband’s second choice and she goes to drastic lengths to prove it. less

Just when it looks as though Isobel Matheson will get everything she’s wanted since she was a teenager, Charlotte Harper returns home – and she has an ultimatum to deliver to her husband. Everything Isobel ever wanted hangs in the balance along with the promises Chris made.Forced into giving his wife what she wants, Chris begrudgingly chooses his wife over his best friend, and Isobel moves in with her father to focus on repairing their broken relationship before he dies... moreJust when it looks as though Isobel Matheson will get everything she’s wanted since she was a teenager, Charlotte Harper returns home – and she has an ultimatum to deliver to her husband. Everything Isobel ever wanted hangs in the balance along with the promises Chris made.Forced into giving his wife what she wants, Chris begrudgingly chooses his wife over his best friend, and Isobel moves in with her father to focus on repairing their broken relationship before he dies.Soon Charlotte’s demands start to weigh on Chris, and he delivers an ultimatum of his own. But Isobel is gone, and no one will tell him where to find her.Will Chris finally catch up to Isobel? Will Isobel let down the walls she built up to protect her? Will they get their happily ever after? less