Tangled River Series by Leah Smith

She’s the beautiful and infuriating manager of my family’s small-town lodge.And I’m the prodigal heir with plans to sell it.The catch? I have to live in the lodge filled with my terrible childhood memories and serve as a glorified intern to Chloe.Personally, I think she’d rather throw me in the river. And I’d rather torch the place than stay there. But I need the money, and she’s no quitter.The more we push each other, the more I want from her. Even if it means I start making new plans... moreShe’s the beautiful and infuriating manager of my family’s small-town lodge.And I’m the prodigal heir with plans to sell it.The catch? I have to live in the lodge filled with my terrible childhood memories and serve as a glorified intern to Chloe.Personally, I think she’d rather throw me in the river. And I’d rather torch the place than stay there. But I need the money, and she’s no quitter.The more we push each other, the more I want from her. Even if it means I start making new plans.Author’s Note: Escape to a cozy small town and enjoy a story complete with a meet-cute by moose head, a scheming grandmother, and an emotional romance that smolders like a riverside bonfire on a cool night. First in a series of full-length, standalone small-town romances. Always HEA. less

Carter Fleming broke my heart right after our first kiss.Years later, we found a way to be best friends again.Until I blurt out to my evil stepsister that Carter is my boyfriend.To avoid humiliating myself further, I ask for his help in maintaining a two-month-long charade.My grumpy, commitment-phobic friend agrees on two conditions:One: We can't get feelings involved. (Ha! Been there, done that, stole his t-shirt.) Two: Move in with him while he renovates my old house... moreCarter Fleming broke my heart right after our first kiss.Years later, we found a way to be best friends again.Until I blurt out to my evil stepsister that Carter is my boyfriend.To avoid humiliating myself further, I ask for his help in maintaining a two-month-long charade.My grumpy, commitment-phobic friend agrees on two conditions:One: We can't get feelings involved. (Ha! Been there, done that, stole his t-shirt.) Two: Move in with him while he renovates my old house. Win-win, right?Until every playful touch feels real and every kiss makes me lose sight of what we're really doing. Soon, I can’t help but wonder what would happen if we crossed those old lines we drew between us…Author's note: Crossing Old Lines is a full-length standalone with no cliffhangers. Enjoy this flannel-ripping romance in a fun small town you won't want to leave. less

I played a game with a stranger and won a toe-curling kiss straight out of my favorite romance book. But that stranger? Turns out he was my friend’s older brother, Flynn Higgins.He’s also the groomsman walking me down the aisle at her wedding. And my art gallery assistant for the next few months.Sounds complicated, right?But I’m a dating pro. I can take every charming smirk and flirty comment he sends my way... moreI played a game with a stranger and won a toe-curling kiss straight out of my favorite romance book. But that stranger? Turns out he was my friend’s older brother, Flynn Higgins.He’s also the groomsman walking me down the aisle at her wedding. And my art gallery assistant for the next few months.Sounds complicated, right?But I’m a dating pro. I can take every charming smirk and flirty comment he sends my way.What I can’t get over is wanting another scorching kiss, another afternoon painting with him, another late night that starts with talking and ends with him falling in love with me—like I am with him. But it’s not meant to be. He’s a famous artist in LA and I’m searching for Mr. Perfect.He can’t be both…can he? less