Cates Brothers Series by Lee Kilraine

In the sleepy town of Climax, North Carolina, all five Cates brothers are known for being tall, dark, and delicious. But each has his own incomparable love story...Quinn Cates has known Delaney Lyons forever. But after years away from home, Delaney's a changed woman. A mysterious accident she refuses to talk about has left her hurting--in body and soul--and acting out in dangerous, and occasionally entertaining, ways... moreIn the sleepy town of Climax, North Carolina, all five Cates brothers are known for being tall, dark, and delicious. But each has his own incomparable love story...Quinn Cates has known Delaney Lyons forever. But after years away from home, Delaney's a changed woman. A mysterious accident she refuses to talk about has left her hurting--in body and soul--and acting out in dangerous, and occasionally entertaining, ways. Quinn's on the local police force, so he's used to dealing with troublemakers. This one's pretty incorrigible--but he suspects her flippant exterior is hiding something softer and deeper inside. Every time he has to rescue Delaney from herself, his heart and his hormones both go into overdrive. But he owes it to Delaney's sister to keep an eye on her. He's got some experience with that after spending so much time at it back in high school... Delaney just wants to fend off the gossips, fight off the pain of her past, and make her escape once again. But Officer Cates is ordering her not to leave town, and his interrogation techniques can be very persuasive... less

All she needed was her picture in the paper. So how did she end up fake-engaged to the World’s Sexiest Man?Sijan Cates, Hollywood’s biggest star and favorite bad boy, is ordered by his movie studio to stay out of the tabloids. No problem. He heads back to his small, sleepy hometown of Climax, NC, to spend time with his brothers and lie low.It’s a great plan... moreAll she needed was her picture in the paper. So how did she end up fake-engaged to the World’s Sexiest Man?Sijan Cates, Hollywood’s biggest star and favorite bad boy, is ordered by his movie studio to stay out of the tabloids. No problem. He heads back to his small, sleepy hometown of Climax, NC, to spend time with his brothers and lie low.It’s a great plan.Avery Danford, desperate to track down her estranged family to help her sister, squeezes into a dress two sizes too small and photobombs the biggest movie star in the world. All to catch her tabloid-loving mother’s attention.It’s a crazy-pants plan.One of their plans might work if…Sijan’s #1 fan doesn’t plant a hot kiss on him in front of the paparazzi.The movie star doesn’t announce that Avery is his fiancé to the rabid pack of paparazzi.If one of them doesn’t have a secret past they need to keep secret.If someone isn’t lying their ass off. Okay, a couple someone’s.If Sijan doesn’t feel a burning need to give Avery a starring role in his personal life. For real.If Avery doesn’t fall hard and fast and into bed with last year’s World’s Sexiest Man.But you know what they say… The best-laid plans of Hollywood stars and fake fans oft go astray.Which is to say explode in their faces.Previously published as Could This Be Love?The Movie Star’s Fake #1 Fan is a full-length fun small-town enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy featuring a hot celebrity, a desperate woman, a fake fiancé, a town grapevine working overtime, secrets, the sorriest-looking pair of bald dogs, and sweet sexy times. No cheating. No cliffhanger. A HEA. less

Everyone in Climax, North Carolina, knows the Cates brothers. But Sijan Cates is famous far beyond his quaint hometown--and when he comes back, he brings trouble with him… Avery Danford urgently needs to get back in touch with her estranged family... moreEveryone in Climax, North Carolina, knows the Cates brothers. But Sijan Cates is famous far beyond his quaint hometown--and when he comes back, he brings trouble with him… Avery Danford urgently needs to get back in touch with her estranged family. If only she could get her picture in the papers, maybe they'd track her down…and what better way to accomplish that than to squeeze into the world's tightest dress and cozy up to the world's hottest actor, Sijan Cates? It's a crazy idea, but it just might work. And though the former actress has sworn off Hollywood hunks, she's got to admit this desperate measure might be a pleasure… Scandal-plagued Sijan has come home for some peace and quiet--and to stay out of the tabloids. Then a woman claiming to be his number-one fan plants a hot kiss on him--in front of a pack of paparazzi. There's only one way to protect his reputation: tell the world they're engaged. It's all just a show, as they use each other to get what they need. But in this sleepy Southern town, love stories have a way of coming true… less

A Modern Reverse Beauty & the Beast romance.Quinn Cates:Crush on his best friend’s sister…check.Five years later: totally over it… check.Only his best friend says her sister’s in trouble & needs Quinn to bring her home.Yeah, so now Delaney’s back and that lie he told himself…the one about being over her?Not. Even. Close.Delaney Lyons:Tour in Afghanistan as an Army nurse…check... moreA Modern Reverse Beauty & the Beast romance.Quinn Cates:Crush on his best friend’s sister…check.Five years later: totally over it… check.Only his best friend says her sister’s in trouble & needs Quinn to bring her home.Yeah, so now Delaney’s back and that lie he told himself…the one about being over her?Not. Even. Close.Delaney Lyons:Tour in Afghanistan as an Army nurse…check.Five years later: a Purple Heart, survivor’s guilt, and a drunk pity party for one on the kitchen floor…check, check aaand check.Only her little sister’s best friend comes barging into Delaney’s life & drags her home.Yeah, so now she’s back and the lie she tells herself…the one about not being attracted to Quinn?Not. Even. Close.Second chances don’t come around often…Delaney gets a second chance at life and love… but is she strong enough to take it? Quinn gets a second chance at the girl who got away… but is he strong enough to handle the woman she’s become? Still Crushing on His Best Friend’s Older Sister is a full-length small-town romance featuring a hot cop, a wounded nurse, an old high school rival that makes the bachelorettes on The Bachelor look tame, an in-your-face teenager who sort of helps rescue a cranky princess, and a grapevine that never heard a rumor they couldn’t make better. No cheating. No cliffhanger. A love story with a little heat, a lot of heart, humor and a sigh-worthy HEA. Previously published as Bringing Delaney Home less

Tynan Cates's military days are over. He's home among family, friends, and his three-legged rescue dog in Climax, North Carolina--but his new employee is stirring up feelings he thought he'd left behind . . . Pint-size Lulubelle Swan is not Ty's--or anyone's--idea of a construction worker. But she's so eager to join his crew for the Climax library renovation that he gives her a shot . . . and she totally lives down to his expectations... moreTynan Cates's military days are over. He's home among family, friends, and his three-legged rescue dog in Climax, North Carolina--but his new employee is stirring up feelings he thought he'd left behind . . . Pint-size Lulubelle Swan is not Ty's--or anyone's--idea of a construction worker. But she's so eager to join his crew for the Climax library renovation that he gives her a shot . . . and she totally lives down to his expectations. Aside from her fear of ladders, she's a hazard every time she picks up a hammer. He'd toss her out on her tight little tush, but he gets the feeling she needs the job--or at least, needs something . . . Lu's trying her hardest, but she's no handywoman. She's sought out Ty because he served in Afghanistan with the man she loved--and nearly three years after losing Joe, she still can't move on. Hiding her true intentions, she spends hours with Ty, trying to get him to talk about the past--and in the process, learn how to face the future on her own. But when her quest for closure gets complicated, she may have to open her heart in unexpected ways . . . less

She probably should NOT have told her boss he has a small...tool.The new member of Tynan Cates’s construction crew might just drive him crazy.She claims she's got construction experience but...She’s afraid of heights. (Climbing ladders is part of the job.)She's a hazard with a hammer. (And every other tool.)And she suggested he had a small…you know what? Never mind about that.Lulubelle Swan tells her new boss she’s experienced. No, not like that.In construction. A Big. Fat. Lie... moreShe probably should NOT have told her boss he has a small...tool.The new member of Tynan Cates’s construction crew might just drive him crazy.She claims she's got construction experience but...She’s afraid of heights. (Climbing ladders is part of the job.)She's a hazard with a hammer. (And every other tool.)And she suggested he had a small…you know what? Never mind about that.Lulubelle Swan tells her new boss she’s experienced. No, not like that.In construction. A Big. Fat. Lie.But she needs help getting her life unstuck after tragic loss.The former soldier is just the man to help.Except she can't get him to talk about his past.Ty wants to block out the past and live in peace.The last thing he wants is some pint-sized pixie to stir up things long-buried.No matter how sexy she is.Lu wants to get unstuck so her family can stop worrying.The last thing she wants is some muscle-bound ex-soldier to make her feel things again. Sexy things.Sometimes, instead of getting what you want, life gives you what you need.If you’re lucky.Lying to Her Grumpy New Boss is a full-length small-town romance featuring a grumpy ex-soldier, a woman lying her butt off to gain closure, a pushy three-legged rescue dog and his cat, and a tight-knit family of brothers. It’s a romance about learning to live—and love—again after loss. A little heat, a lot of heart, some humor and a sigh-worthy HEA.Previously published as Crazy Love. less

In Climax, North Carolina, climbing the professional ladder means making the right connections. And Paxton Cates is about to form a partnership he never expected . . .   While his brothers have found their true loves, Paxton remains stubbornly single, and it’s not helping his career. Sure, he’s a successful lawyer, but to become a judge you’ve got to mingle with the right crowds—and without a partner at his side, he’s not getting enough invitations. He needs someone, and soon... moreIn Climax, North Carolina, climbing the professional ladder means making the right connections. And Paxton Cates is about to form a partnership he never expected . . .   While his brothers have found their true loves, Paxton remains stubbornly single, and it’s not helping his career. Sure, he’s a successful lawyer, but to become a judge you’ve got to mingle with the right crowds—and without a partner at his side, he’s not getting enough invitations. He needs someone, and soon. Someone like Jolene Joyner . . .   Jolene, a local high school English teacher, has a history of driving Paxton crazy. She’s just too perfect—and she’s never let him forget it. But now Ms. Goody Two-Shoes is in trouble for the first time in her life, and she needs a lawyer. He’ll take her case—if she’ll play by his rules. Six months of socializing should do the trick—if they can convince everyone they’ve put aside their animosity and fallen madly in love. Then they can go their separate ways.   The only problem is that Jolene seems to have developed a taste for bad behavior . . . especially where Paxton is concerned. And instead of just a pretty partner in deception, he’s got himself a new client who’s anything but innocent . . . less

Christmas is coming to Climax, North Carolina—and it’s delivering an unexpected second chance right to Hawk Savage’s door…   For small-town cop and single dad Hawk Savage, Christmas tends to be more hassle and worry than mistletoe and magic. His daughter, Heather, is ten going on teenager, while his son, Henry Lee, has decided he needs a mommy, ASAP. HL’s constant matchmaking is enough to break a father’s heart, but Hawk has a more immediate problem... moreChristmas is coming to Climax, North Carolina—and it’s delivering an unexpected second chance right to Hawk Savage’s door…   For small-town cop and single dad Hawk Savage, Christmas tends to be more hassle and worry than mistletoe and magic. His daughter, Heather, is ten going on teenager, while his son, Henry Lee, has decided he needs a mommy, ASAP. HL’s constant matchmaking is enough to break a father’s heart, but Hawk has a more immediate problem. His high-school girlfriend, Nora Joy, just arrived on his doorstep, claiming to be his family’s new Rent-A-Mom. He sure didn’t hire her, but he can’t turn Nora’s admittedly shapely tush out on the street.   Sidelined by injury, Olympic medal-winning volleyball player Nora receives a mysterious Rent-A-Mom job offer just when her finances, and her spirits, are at an all-time low. True, she’s not much for cooking. Or housekeeping. Still, it’s hard to resist Hawk’s children…and Hawk himself has changed from the lanky teenager she once knew to a strong, steady, very tempting man.   Christmas in Climax is shaping up to be full of surprises. But the biggest one of all might be the happy-ever-after that a little boy’s Christmas wish can bring… less