King Family Romance

 Raising a child alone in a small town doesn’t leave much time for dating. At least, that’s what I tell myself when I wonder why I’m still single nearly a decade after my divorce. It has nothing to do with the massive crush I’ve had on my boss for years. Nothing whatsoever. Never mind that Finn King is the one man in this town who’s ever caught my eye.

He’s also the one man in town who’s totally off-limits.

There’s no way I can hook up with my boss. I might be single, boring, and borderline desperate, but that’s a line I won’t cross. Not that Finn has ever given me any indication that he’s interested. He keeps things professional, no matter how much I might wish otherwise.

So, when a hot, single guest at the inn where I work starts flirting with me, I figure there’s no harm in flirting back. I know nothing will come of it. It’s just a little harmless teasing. The last thing I expect is Finn’s sudden anger. I’ve never seen him like this. If I didn’t know better, I’d say he’s jealous.

But that can’t be right. I must be imagining things. Seeing what I want to see.

Right?

But when Finn pulls me into his office one night, I know I’m not imagining the look in his eyes or his surprising confession.

Did I say I wouldn’t cross that line? 

TW/CW: foul language, alcohol consumption, explicit sexual content, drinking, divorce, parental death, parental/spousal abandonment

  Some would say quitting your job in the middle of a board meeting and running away to hide out with your best friend isn’t the wisest career move. But I have my reasons. Mostly.

What I can’t explain is why I kiss the hot cop who stops to change my flat tire in the middle of nowhere. Definitely one of my more reckless ideas.

I drive off, expecting to never see him again. But Oak Hill, North Carolina is smaller than I thought, and Ronan King seems to be everywhere I turn. Why does he have to be so helpful? So annoyingly kind? So quietly brooding? So irritatingly sexy? It’s enough to drive a girl crazy. The more I’m around him, the more he gets under my skin.

So, when we’re forced to live and work together for two weeks, I’m worried for my own sanity. Resisting the temptation to strangle him—or kiss him again—might just push me over the edge. 

TW/CW: foul language, alcohol consumption, explicit sexual content, mentions of parental death, PTSD, anxiety/panic attacks, mental health discussion, mentions of past trauma during military service, mentions of abusive/neglectful parents

 I’ve always been the wild King twin. The least likely to settle down. The daring one. The player. The one who never takes anything too seriously. To be fair, most of my reputation has been exaggerated over the years. But I’ve never minded. I’ve used it to my advantage, playing up the rumors that swirl around this small town. I’ve never cared what people think about me and I’ve never needed to work hard to impress a woman.

Until now.

Since the first time I laid eyes on Hope Sinclair, I haven’t been able to get her off my mind. But she’s heard about my reputation and wants nothing to do with me. Which is why I’m shocked when she walks up to me one day and kisses the hell out of me.

She’s using me to make her ex back off, but I don’t care. This is the opening I need to finally convince Hope that there’s more to me than she thinks. I just need to convince her to turn this pretend relationship into something real 

TW/CW: foul language, explicit sexual content, alcohol consumption, mentions of parental death, mentions of past cheating of an ex, 

  Being raised by four older brothers in a town as small as Oak Hill can sometimes put a damper on your love life. Just saying. They've always looked out for me and I love them for it. But they're also overprotective and a little meddlesome at times. It can make it difficult to meet guys.

Which is probably why the only guy I've ever had real feelings for also happens to be one of my older brother's marine buddies. It's also why I've kept my relationship—if you can call it that—a secret. Do secret texts, phone calls and letters equal a relationship?

It was all so simple while Garrett was stationed overseas. I worried about him getting blown up, but I never had to worry about one of my brothers killing him. Now that he's coming home though, I have to face the music...and my brothers. Because now that we can finally be together, nothing is going to stop me from having my way with him. Especially not my overbearing brothers. 

TW/CW: foul language, explicit sexual content, alcohol consumption, mentions of parental death, PTSD, mentions of injuries during military mission, car accident, blood/injury, panic/anxiety attack

 I've been drawn to Mya since the first time I met her, just before my brother's wedding. I haven't been able to get her off my mind. So, when she suggests we leave the reception and find someplace to be alone, I can't follow her fast enough. We both agree that it's just for one night. One of the most amazing nights of my life. When it's over, she heads back to her life and I go back to mine.

At least, I try to.

It was supposed to be one night, to get it out of our systems. So, why can't I stop thinking of her? When she pops back up months later, I'm hoping we can pick up where we left off. But she's got news that throws my whole world off-kilter. I'll admit that I don't react in the best way. It's not every day that a one-night stand after a wedding changes someone's life forever.

Now, I need to find a way to salvage whatever's left between us. Whatever it takes. Because it's not just about us anymore. 

TW/CW: foul language, alcohol consumption, explicit sexual content, mentions of parental death, parental abandonment, adoption, pregnancy