The Brides of Holly Springs Series by Cathy Gillen Thacker

Once upon a time, hockey player Joe Hart fell in love with sweet, beautiful Emma Donovan. But then Joe discovered that Emma's father owned the NHL team he played for. Heartbroken, angry and kicked off the team, Joe disappeared to try to start his life anew. Seven years later, Joe has returned to Holly Springs for a second chance.... For the past seven years heiress Emma Donovan has unsuccessfully tried to put Joe Hart out of her mind... moreOnce upon a time, hockey player Joe Hart fell in love with sweet, beautiful Emma Donovan. But then Joe discovered that Emma's father owned the NHL team he played for. Heartbroken, angry and kicked off the team, Joe disappeared to try to start his life anew. Seven years later, Joe has returned to Holly Springs for a second chance.... For the past seven years heiress Emma Donovan has unsuccessfully tried to put Joe Hart out of her mind. But when their scandalous "reunion" is caught on the local news, the town's gossips are delighted.... Especially when it's publicly revealed that Emma and Joe eloped all those years ago—and they're still married! less

Once upon a time, Janey Hart eloped...with the wrong man. Twelve years later the proud and feisty Janey is widowed, running a bakery, raising her son—and fighting her reckless streak. Until she runs smack-dab into drop-dead gorgerous Thad Lantz—professional jock, and just the man to make Janey forget all about being sensible.... There's no denying the sizzling attraction between Janey and Thad whenever they find themselves together... moreOnce upon a time, Janey Hart eloped...with the wrong man. Twelve years later the proud and feisty Janey is widowed, running a bakery, raising her son—and fighting her reckless streak. Until she runs smack-dab into drop-dead gorgerous Thad Lantz—professional jock, and just the man to make Janey forget all about being sensible.... There's no denying the sizzling attraction between Janey and Thad whenever they find themselves together. But it seems the town of Holly Springs hasn't forgotten Janey's past mistakes. Unfortunately, neither has she—which becomes a problem when she's tempted to take the ultimate risk in the nam eof love! less

Once upon a time, the town of Holly Springs had its very own tomboy...and a darn fine mechanic to boot. Most people are so used to Hannah Reid's greasy overalls and backward ballcap that they think of their pretty whiz mechanic as "just one of the guys." But all of that will change when Hannah goes on a secret mission—one that requires a couple of sinfully short skirts and way more attention than she anticipated... moreOnce upon a time, the town of Holly Springs had its very own tomboy...and a darn fine mechanic to boot. Most people are so used to Hannah Reid's greasy overalls and backward ballcap that they think of their pretty whiz mechanic as "just one of the guys." But all of that will change when Hannah goes on a secret mission—one that requires a couple of sinfully short skirts and way more attention than she anticipated.... For sportscaster Dylan Hart, Hannah Reid is just another part of the Holly Springs clan. They've always been pals. That is, until he glimpses the feisty "plain Jane's" hidden feminine side. Now Dylan can't get her out of his head. But when he overhears a suspicious conversation, Dylan decides someone needs to keep an eye on Hannah...and he's just the guy to do it! less

Once upon a time, Cal and Ashley Hart were blissful newlyweds. But all of that changed when Ashley moved to Hawaii for three years, leaving her oh-so-sexy husband alone in Holly Springs. They told themselves it was for the good of their careers. And of course, there were the weekends—fiercely hot, passionate moments that left them both aching for more.... Now Ashley has returned to Holly Springs—temporarily—to try to salvage their marriage... moreOnce upon a time, Cal and Ashley Hart were blissful newlyweds. But all of that changed when Ashley moved to Hawaii for three years, leaving her oh-so-sexy husband alone in Holly Springs. They told themselves it was for the good of their careers. And of course, there were the weekends—fiercely hot, passionate moments that left them both aching for more.... Now Ashley has returned to Holly Springs—temporarily—to try to salvage their marriage. They still can't keep their hands off each other, but Cal and Ashley are both hiding secrets that promise to affect their tenuous union. Can this Valentine's Day bring two Harts together—forever? less