Wardham Series by Zoe York

She shuttered her heart and walked away... Heading home always stirs up mixed emotions for Laney Calhoun. Twelve years ago she left for graduate school, broken-hearted. She's found professional success, but positive personal relationships have proved elusive. Running into her ex-boyfriend fans flames she thought long extinguished, and causes a renewed interest in love. Not with Kyle, of course. Never again... moreShe shuttered her heart and walked away... Heading home always stirs up mixed emotions for Laney Calhoun. Twelve years ago she left for graduate school, broken-hearted. She's found professional success, but positive personal relationships have proved elusive. Running into her ex-boyfriend fans flames she thought long extinguished, and causes a renewed interest in love. Not with Kyle, of course. Never again. But as sparks fly and items of clothing disappear, she scrambles to keep her emotions in check. ...Now he has a second chance to get it right. Kyle Nixon let Laney slip away once. Their chemistry together is undeniable, but steamy sex is not enough to convince her to let him back into her heart. Even if she did trust him again, her career as a paediatric surgeon is five hundred kilometers away from the hometown that he loves, and the life he once chose over her. Come home to Wardham. Come home to love. less

Librarian's Note: This is an alternate/new cover for ASIN B00GO6B9Q8 Karen’s finally decided what she wants to do when she grows up. Too bad it’ll mean leaving behind her new neighbour, who’s stirred up a different kind of grown up feelings. But when he rebuffs her attempt to have a fling before she leaves Wardham, Karen knows it's for the best. A clean break, no messy emotional entanglements... moreLibrarian's Note: This is an alternate/new cover for ASIN B00GO6B9Q8 Karen’s finally decided what she wants to do when she grows up. Too bad it’ll mean leaving behind her new neighbour, who’s stirred up a different kind of grown up feelings. But when he rebuffs her attempt to have a fling before she leaves Wardham, Karen knows it's for the best. A clean break, no messy emotional entanglements. Intense and private, Paul has recently moved to Wardham for a more family friendly job, leaving behind a career as a homicide detective in the city. He only has his ten year old daughter a few nights a week, and he doesn’t want any distractions or drama while he tries to repair their relationship. But Karen is right next door, and everywhere he goes. His resolve to keep his distance only lasts until she needs a true friend in her corner, and he realizes he can’t imagine life without her. less

She’s not looking for love… A girl can have just one night of fun, right? After years in a spirit-breaking former marriage, Evie needed to get her groove back. Cutting loose in the big city with no strings attached—no matter how cute her one night stand guy might be. Besides, she’ll never see him again once she goes home to Wardham. …He’s not thinking about forever. Liam knows showing up on her doorstep might throw Evie for a loop... moreShe’s not looking for love… A girl can have just one night of fun, right? After years in a spirit-breaking former marriage, Evie needed to get her groove back. Cutting loose in the big city with no strings attached—no matter how cute her one night stand guy might be. Besides, she’ll never see him again once she goes home to Wardham. …He’s not thinking about forever. Liam knows showing up on her doorstep might throw Evie for a loop. But Wardham’s his new home now, and he just can’t get the sexy single mother out of his mind. A second date isn’t to much to ask, is it? Or a third, and a fourth! It’s not what they expected. But it might turn out to be just what they need. Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, though. Just when things are finally going right for Evie, two little lines on a pregnancy test change everything. Now she’s running scared, and Liam has to pull out all the stops to prove a family with her is everything he’s ever wanted. less

First comes love, then comes marriage... Beth Stewart is ready to find a nice guy and settle down. But the only man who makes her tingle also drives her crazy in the non-sexy, work-related way. When her bosses hire Finn Howard as a marketing consultant for their growing winery, Beth is sure working together is going to be a complete disaster. Or maybe just a single night of passion, no strings attached. Finn knows he can't give Beth what she wants--and a nice guy would walk away... moreFirst comes love, then comes marriage... Beth Stewart is ready to find a nice guy and settle down. But the only man who makes her tingle also drives her crazy in the non-sexy, work-related way. When her bosses hire Finn Howard as a marketing consultant for their growing winery, Beth is sure working together is going to be a complete disaster. Or maybe just a single night of passion, no strings attached. Finn knows he can't give Beth what she wants--and a nice guy would walk away. But when a long day of work turns into a private night, fueled by wine and pent-up desire, he gives in to his baser instincts. Damn the consequences. less

A super-sexy sequel to Wardham #1, What Once Was Perfect They keep meaning to say I do… Laney and Kyle lost each other once. Now they’ve found a way back together, and nothing will break them apart. But real life—two busy careers, nosy family members, and very different priorities for their oft-discussed yet still hypothetical wedding—keeps them from formalizing the forever they promised each other more than a year ago... moreA super-sexy sequel to Wardham #1, What Once Was Perfect They keep meaning to say I do… Laney and Kyle lost each other once. Now they’ve found a way back together, and nothing will break them apart. But real life—two busy careers, nosy family members, and very different priorities for their oft-discussed yet still hypothetical wedding—keeps them from formalizing the forever they promised each other more than a year ago. A business trip for Kyle and a last-minute rearranging of Laney’s schedule provides the perfect fantasy escape to re-focus on what really matters. WARNING: This book starts with a blow-job and just gets dirtier from there. Because who ever said that filthy sex and sweet wedding vows weren’t compatible? Perfect No Matter What is a short story sequel to What Once Was Perfect, the first novel in Zoe York’s Wardham series. It can be read on its own as the culmination of a HEA romance. It was originally published in the Love Is... anthology. less

Brand new release in the sexy small town romance series by NYT and USA Today bestselling author Zoe York! It started with a kiss... Mari Beadie needed a boyfriend, and former NHL hockey star Chase Miller happened to be in the right place at the right time. The kiss that followed wasn't necessary, strictly speaking, but it sure was hot. Hot enough that when the tables are turned, Chase knows just the pretty bartender to ask to be his pretend girlfriend... moreBrand new release in the sexy small town romance series by NYT and USA Today bestselling author Zoe York! It started with a kiss... Mari Beadie needed a boyfriend, and former NHL hockey star Chase Miller happened to be in the right place at the right time. The kiss that followed wasn't necessary, strictly speaking, but it sure was hot. Hot enough that when the tables are turned, Chase knows just the pretty bartender to ask to be his pretend girlfriend. Only this time, it's not a one-time deal. The pub was slammed, strange for a Sunday night, but it was one of the last weekends of the summer. The tips would make up for the sore feet. Mari was pouring a tray of pints when the phone rang. She hopped over and stuck the ancient handset under her ear, pinning it in place as she pulled the long cord back to the taps with her. “Danny’s.” “You sound busy.” Her heart didn’t leap a little at the sound of his voice. No, it didn’t. “Yep.” “What time do you get off?” “We close at ten tonight, then I need to do some clean up. Probably ten thirty, but I’m not sure.” “Okay. See you later.” She frowned as she hung up the phone. Two hours later, she was still confused when he sauntered in after last call. Instead of taking his regular stool, he started straightening chairs. “What are you doing?” “Helping you.” “Why?” “Because that’s what boyfriends do?” She looked around. They were alone. “Uhm…” “Because that’s what friends do?” He shrugged. “Don’t overthink it. I actually just wanted to give you my cell phone number, but when I called you sounded swamped, so I thought it would be easier to stop by. And I’m not going to watch you sweep, that would be a dick move.” “You watch me tend bar almost every day.” “That’s different.” “How?” “I don’t know. Give me that.” He took the broom from her hand, and she ignored the little thrill she got at the brief, hot press of his fingers against hers. The Wardham Series: Between Then and Now What Once Was Perfect Where Their Hearts Collide When They Weren't Looking Beyond Love and Hate Perfect No Matter What No Time Like Forever Beneath These Bright Stars If you like Wardham, you'll love Pine Harbour! Check out Zoe's other small town contemporary romance series that begins with Love in a Small Town and continues with Love in a Snow Storm . less

You’re invited to a very special Wardham wedding… It’s been a year since Liam and Evie welcomed their daughter Ava to the world. A year of sleepless nights and laughter-filled days. Some fights. A lot of love. And non-stop parenting. Plus they had a wedding to plan. But now it's their time, and Liam wants to make the most of it... moreYou’re invited to a very special Wardham wedding… It’s been a year since Liam and Evie welcomed their daughter Ava to the world. A year of sleepless nights and laughter-filled days. Some fights. A lot of love. And non-stop parenting. Plus they had a wedding to plan. But now it's their time, and Liam wants to make the most of it. Liam has never had any problem showing Evie how much he loves her, and now that they’re making the ultimate commitment to each other, he wants to find exactly the right words as well. Then he’ll go back to showing her, over and over again. This is a sequel novella to When They Weren't Looking, Wardham #3. less

The final book in New York Times bestselling author Zoe York's first series! Jessica Doran needs a date who will make her husband—her ex-husband, she needs to remind herself—incredibly jealous. Evan West will do nicely, even if the charismatic winery owner runs the risk of being too much of a good thing. Too hot, too kind, too ruthlessly honest about wanting to take her to bed. Brent Doran misses his wife. Desperately... moreThe final book in New York Times bestselling author Zoe York's first series! Jessica Doran needs a date who will make her husband—her ex-husband, she needs to remind herself—incredibly jealous. Evan West will do nicely, even if the charismatic winery owner runs the risk of being too much of a good thing. Too hot, too kind, too ruthlessly honest about wanting to take her to bed. Brent Doran misses his wife. Desperately. But they separated for a reason, and he’s not ready to deal with those complicated feelings yet. Not even if Evan drags it out of him. Evan wants Jess. And he wants Brent. And he wants, most of all, for Brent and Jess to sort their problems out so the three of them can have a lot of fun before he waltzes into the sunset. Because the one thing that Evan West doesn’t do is fall in love. less

To celebrate the ten year anniversary of two-time New York Times and thirteen-time USA Today bestselling author Zoe York's debut novel, What Once Was Perfect , this collection is being released with three previously released stories and a brand-new "ten years later" exclusive story for Kyle Nixon and Laney Calhoun.What Once Was PerfectPerfect No Matter WhatWhat Once Was Homeplus a brand-new story, Home is Always Perfect