Love in the Lowlands Series by D.E. Haggerty

Will the romance averse Abby make a go of a relationship when a one-night stand has unexpected consequences?The last thing I expect when I take a job in Holland is to run into Jasper. And I do mean ‘run into’ as in run smack dab into the delicious specimen of Dutch manhood. I take one look at him and decide he’s mine. Not mine as in forever. I don’t do forever. Trust me. I know better. But mine for a roll in the hay? Where do I sign up?Except things don’t go exactly as I planned... moreWill the romance averse Abby make a go of a relationship when a one-night stand has unexpected consequences?The last thing I expect when I take a job in Holland is to run into Jasper. And I do mean ‘run into’ as in run smack dab into the delicious specimen of Dutch manhood. I take one look at him and decide he’s mine. Not mine as in forever. I don’t do forever. Trust me. I know better. But mine for a roll in the hay? Where do I sign up?Except things don’t go exactly as I planned. My sexy times with Jasper end up with some not so sexy consequences. Yikes. How am I going to handle a baby when I’ve never even been in a relationship before?I’m an engineer. I should be able to skillfully arrange my way out of this situation. But it looks like Jasper is the one who’s engineered me right to where he wants me. Gulp.This romantic comedy features an engineering prodigy who is ada-freaking-mant she is not having a permanent relationship with a man even if she is carrying his baby and a nerdy Dutchman who is just as determined to change her mind. less

“I’m serious, Mr. De Groot. Back up now.” “Pulling out the last names. I guess I better retreat.” Instead of retreating, Niels leans closer to whisper, “Although, I would love to see how you’d punish me.” I live my life by my rules. I don’t care if I suddenly find myself working overseas in Holland. My rules are my rules, and I’m sticking to them. Everyone can call me Uptight Avery all they want. Not my problem.Rule #1: Do not tell a subordinate he looks like a Norse god – even if it’s true... more“I’m serious, Mr. De Groot. Back up now.” “Pulling out the last names. I guess I better retreat.” Instead of retreating, Niels leans closer to whisper, “Although, I would love to see how you’d punish me.” I live my life by my rules. I don’t care if I suddenly find myself working overseas in Holland. My rules are my rules, and I’m sticking to them. Everyone can call me Uptight Avery all they want. Not my problem.Rule #1: Do not tell a subordinate he looks like a Norse god – even if it’s true.Rule #2: Do not kiss a subordinate when in a conference room with windows for walls. Scratch that. No kissing subordinates period. Rule #3: Do not stare at a subordinate’s ahem assets when he’s half-naked because you barged into his hotel room. And maybe not barge into his hotel room either. Rule #4: And do not, under any circumstance, drink too many Pumpkin Spice White Russians and fling yourself into bed with your flirty subordinate.Will Avery Go Dutch and enjoy herself a scrumptious looking Dutch Treat? Or will she stick to her rules no matter how much her fingers itch to strip Niels bare and lick him from head to toe?This office romantic comedy features a workaholic determined to stay as far away from love and squishy feelings as possible, a fun-loving Dutchman who’s just as determined to force the workaholic to let her hair down, and two friends who have decided to try their hands at playing matchmaker. Each book in the Love in the Lowlands romantic comedy series can be read as a standalone. less

She thinks their relationship is fake. But he’s not faking a thing. Moving to Holland was supposed to be my second chance with my husband. Snort. Some second chance. It doesn’t take long before Bob’s up to his old tricks. Only this time, he goes further and leaves me to shack up with some floozy in Prague. Without him here in Holland with me, it looks like I’m going to get kicked out of the country. I need a man to be my fake partner pronto. Enter Matthijs... moreShe thinks their relationship is fake. But he’s not faking a thing. Moving to Holland was supposed to be my second chance with my husband. Snort. Some second chance. It doesn’t take long before Bob’s up to his old tricks. Only this time, he goes further and leaves me to shack up with some floozy in Prague. Without him here in Holland with me, it looks like I’m going to get kicked out of the country. I need a man to be my fake partner pronto. Enter Matthijs. He jumps into the role despite our meet and greet ending in tears and chocolate stains. Don’t ask. When my husband comes back – demanding I return to him or else – Matthijs makes it clear he’s not letting me go. The six-foot-five rugged piece of manhood can’t possibly be serious. I’m no catch – despite the abundance of zeroes soon to be in my bank account.I know I need to go back to my husband. There are reasons – I’m not a complete pushover, I swear! But I don’t want to give up Matthijs. Not when he’s shown me how a real man treats a woman. Rock meet hard place. What to do? This fake relationship romantic comedy features a woman whose self-confidence has gone south for the winter, a rugby playing mountain of a man determined to delete the fake in their relationship, and two nosy friends who think meddling in a friend’s life is included in the definition of friend. Each book in the Love in the Lowlands romantic comedy series can be read as a standalone. less

“Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I hit you with my bike again?”Can a vacation romance turn into a happily ever after? When a bike runs me over while I’m walking in Greece on vacation, I look up to discover a Greek god staring down at me. Wavy brown hair, sparkling dark eyes, and olive skin – where do I sign up for a holiday fling? Turns out my Greek god is a Dutchman named Nico, but I’m not picky... more“Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I hit you with my bike again?”Can a vacation romance turn into a happily ever after? When a bike runs me over while I’m walking in Greece on vacation, I look up to discover a Greek god staring down at me. Wavy brown hair, sparkling dark eyes, and olive skin – where do I sign up for a holiday fling? Turns out my Greek god is a Dutchman named Nico, but I’m not picky. Two days on the Greek island of Rhodes turn into a long-distance relationship, but I want more than occasional visits. So, I give up my life in Wisconsin and move to Holland to be with Nico. Except when I arrive in Holland, Nico ghosts me. Maybe I should have told him about my grand plans of us living happily ever after in The Hague before I moved across the ocean? Welp. I’m here now. Time to figure out what’s going on.I just need to gather a bit of Dutch Courage first. This holiday romantic comedy features a woman who doesn’t bother looking before jumping into the deep end, a man who’s hiding a pint-sized secret for stupid reasons making him the world’s biggest idiot complete with a trophy and everything, a group of friends who always have their girl’s back, a scheming best friend who seems to know everyone’s secrets before they do, and a super sweet HEA.Each book in the Love in the Lowlands romantic comedy series can be read as a standalone. less

A prank gone wrong … A case of mistaken identity …Is this love story doomed before it can begin? I messed up.I accidentally told my parents I found love. Don’t judge. You deal with your mom constantly setting you up with models who want to use you for your connections and see how you respond. Now my parents can’t wait to meet the man. Neither can I.Internet dating to the rescue. But when my first date turns out to be Mr. Married Farter, I’m done... moreA prank gone wrong … A case of mistaken identity …Is this love story doomed before it can begin? I messed up.I accidentally told my parents I found love. Don’t judge. You deal with your mom constantly setting you up with models who want to use you for your connections and see how you respond. Now my parents can’t wait to meet the man. Neither can I.Internet dating to the rescue. But when my first date turns out to be Mr. Married Farter, I’m done.Before I can tell my parents I’m a big fat liar I connect with Rafael, a Dutch guy from Amsterdam. And guess who happens to have the opportunity to live in Holland for six months? Things are suddenly looking up. Except when I arrive in Amsterdam, Rafael isn’t the nice, dependable man I thought he was. He’s a mischief-maker who needs to grow up already. But what if the immature prankster isn’t who he seems? What if Rafael is the nice, dependable man I thought he was? Should I give him another chance?Is it possible I can find Dutch love Online? This romantic comedy features a woman who protects her heart with a heavy dose of cynicism, a man doing his damndest to save his sister, and a whole passel of friends determined to push the two of them together no matter the subterfuge necessary.Each book in the Love in the Lowlands romantic comedy series can be read as a standalone. less