River City Romance Series by H.M. Swick

For 24-year-old Harper Calwell, family is the glue that has bound her life together since the death of her father. So when her brother announced that he wanted to pursue his dream of opening a coffee shop, she left her own aspirations to help him achieve his goal. Harper tells herself the work is rewarding, but the days drag on, and somewhere she feels she is cheating herself out of her own life... moreFor 24-year-old Harper Calwell, family is the glue that has bound her life together since the death of her father. So when her brother announced that he wanted to pursue his dream of opening a coffee shop, she left her own aspirations to help him achieve his goal. Harper tells herself the work is rewarding, but the days drag on, and somewhere she feels she is cheating herself out of her own life. The monotony of her routine takes a twist when she and her brother’s friend Andy, the arrogant, successful owner of the burger joint across the street, share an accidental kiss. She finds herself becoming distracted as their friendship becomes a relationship, and that newfound passion reminds her of what she has left behind. But when a shocking deceit leaves her questioning those closest to her, Harper has to decide whether her heart has been fooling her all along. less

For 24-year-old Harper Calwell, family is the glue that has bound her life together since the death of her father. So when her brother announced that he wanted to pursue his dream of opening a coffee shop, she left her own aspirations to help him achieve his goal. Harper tells herself the work is rewarding, but the days drag on, and somewhere she feels she is cheating herself out of her own life... moreFor 24-year-old Harper Calwell, family is the glue that has bound her life together since the death of her father. So when her brother announced that he wanted to pursue his dream of opening a coffee shop, she left her own aspirations to help him achieve his goal. Harper tells herself the work is rewarding, but the days drag on, and somewhere she feels she is cheating herself out of her own life. The monotony of her routine takes a twist when she and her brother’s friend Andy, the arrogant, successful owner of the burger joint across the street, share an accidental kiss. She finds herself becoming distracted as their friendship becomes a relationship, and that newfound passion reminds her of what she has left behind. But when a shocking deceit leaves her questioning those closest to her, Harper has to decide whether her heart has been fooling her all along. less

From the moment she left for college, Emily Anderson has been running away.She did everything in her power to leave behind her past, her faults and her wealthy East Coast family’s influence. Now a journalist at a small Riveredge, Illinois newspaper, Emily is fighting her way to a big-name Windy City newspaper.When the death of a local ice cream tycoon catches the media’s attention from all over the country, Emily wonders if she’s found her ticket to Chicago... moreFrom the moment she left for college, Emily Anderson has been running away.She did everything in her power to leave behind her past, her faults and her wealthy East Coast family’s influence. Now a journalist at a small Riveredge, Illinois newspaper, Emily is fighting her way to a big-name Windy City newspaper.When the death of a local ice cream tycoon catches the media’s attention from all over the country, Emily wonders if she’s found her ticket to Chicago. Emily’s dedication, diligence and a surprising suggestion from her father lead to amazing opportunities, and for once, her family seems to be on board with her career. Even as her wildest dreams are coming true, Emily feels pulled to her job at the little newspaper, her true friends in Riveredge and even Caleb Calwell, the coffee shop owner she’s been hopelessly attracted to since their drunken kiss nearly a year before.Two life paths stretch before her, and Emily is forced to decide what matters most. less

Georgia "Gia" Kirk is no stranger to chaos, but her life as a new, single mom has certainly thrown her for a loop.After a rocky start to motherhood, Gia is finally starting to feel like the pieces are falling into place. She's thriving in her new job as an event planner, and enjoying the close friendships she's built in Riveredge. Or she was, until one of those friendships - with police officer Tyler Hunt - starts to feel like something more... moreGeorgia "Gia" Kirk is no stranger to chaos, but her life as a new, single mom has certainly thrown her for a loop.After a rocky start to motherhood, Gia is finally starting to feel like the pieces are falling into place. She's thriving in her new job as an event planner, and enjoying the close friendships she's built in Riveredge. Or she was, until one of those friendships - with police officer Tyler Hunt - starts to feel like something more.Not ready for a relationship (and not willing to ruin the friendship), Gia tries to avoid him - which proves to be difficult, considering they're both in her best friend's wedding.Between a wild weekend in Vegas, a wedding with a twist and several chance encounters, can Gia outrun fate? less