Chances Are Series by Shelli Stevens

The line between friends and lovers can get a little blurry...especially when you add tequila. A Chances Are story. Gabby is serious about her search for Mr. Right, but no one can say she hasn't had a good time looking. She enjoys her numerous dates and the sex that comes with them. Until she finds herself falling for the one man she vows to never love. Her best friend and roommate, Justin. A player in every sense of the word--and a reminder of her awful past... moreThe line between friends and lovers can get a little blurry...especially when you add tequila. A Chances Are story. Gabby is serious about her search for Mr. Right, but no one can say she hasn't had a good time looking. She enjoys her numerous dates and the sex that comes with them. Until she finds herself falling for the one man she vows to never love. Her best friend and roommate, Justin. A player in every sense of the word--and a reminder of her awful past. One night, with the help of a bottle of tequila, things get a little too hot for comfort. She moves out, intent on removing him from the line of temptation. Justin has different plans. The tequila did more than just change how he sees his good friend. It made him realize he doesn't want to be just friends any more. He's ready for something more intimate, and he'll do whatever it takes to find out why she's running. And convince her to stay. less

He’s lured her to paradise…and she’s about to discover the price. A Chances Are story. Long ago, Delanie made one gigantic mistake. Or committed one small felony, depending on how you look at it. Stealing a coin from a sexy stranger was just a prank to help a sorority sister get revenge. The sleeping with him part was totally unplanned. Yet she holds the memory of that one intense, passionate connection close to her heart—like the coin she still wears around her neck... moreHe’s lured her to paradise…and she’s about to discover the price. A Chances Are story. Long ago, Delanie made one gigantic mistake. Or committed one small felony, depending on how you look at it. Stealing a coin from a sexy stranger was just a prank to help a sorority sister get revenge. The sleeping with him part was totally unplanned. Yet she holds the memory of that one intense, passionate connection close to her heart—like the coin she still wears around her neck. Six years later, she’s invited to a beautiful resort in the San Juan Islands to not only accept a donation for an abused women’s shelter, but to consider a job opportunity as well. Instead, she finds herself face-to-face with her past. Grant has always suspected Delanie stole his rare, lucky coin. He just never knew why—or why she disappeared the morning after their hot night together. After spending years looking for her, he’s lured her right where he wants her. He’ll have his answers, come hell or high water. And, if things go his way, he’ll have Delanie, too. less

With her life on the line, can she protect her heart? A Chances Are story. Phoebe's work at Second Chances, a women's shelter, has gone a long way toward her own healing after surviving an abusive relationship in college. She's moved on in every sense-except when it comes to dating. Everything changes when Craig visits the shelter. The hot, young cop sets her pulse racing in a way that makes her consider making a move-and moving him into her bed for a casual fling. The first step: ask him out... moreWith her life on the line, can she protect her heart? A Chances Are story. Phoebe's work at Second Chances, a women's shelter, has gone a long way toward her own healing after surviving an abusive relationship in college. She's moved on in every sense-except when it comes to dating. Everything changes when Craig visits the shelter. The hot, young cop sets her pulse racing in a way that makes her consider making a move-and moving him into her bed for a casual fling. The first step: ask him out. Subtly, of course. Craig has been attracted to Phoebe for months, so he's more than happy for the chance to get to know her better, in bed and out. His interest goes way beyond casual, but convincing her to think long term is going to take some time. When it becomes clear her violent ex has come out of the woodwork, though, time is the one thing they don't have... Warning: This book contains hot lovin' between an older woman and younger man, the threat of a violent ex, and a woman learning to trust a cop whose desire to serve and protect goes way beyond the badge! less