Business Series by J.C. Alexander

While everyone else headed off to college, small town girl, Autumn Malone, stays behind to help manage her family's failing restaurant. Two years later when a scholarship at Adelphi University comes her way, she can't resist the chance to start a new life. The one thing that she isn't planning on...is falling for irresistible Vinny Mazzola. To outsiders, Hamptons born Vinny Mazzola has it all: good looks, money, and an esteemed reputation... moreWhile everyone else headed off to college, small town girl, Autumn Malone, stays behind to help manage her family's failing restaurant. Two years later when a scholarship at Adelphi University comes her way, she can't resist the chance to start a new life. The one thing that she isn't planning on...is falling for irresistible Vinny Mazzola. To outsiders, Hamptons born Vinny Mazzola has it all: good looks, money, and an esteemed reputation. While studying business at Adelphi, the last thing he expects to do is fall in love with awkward Autumn Malone who forces him to ask himself what's really important in life. When the opportunity arises for Autumn to work at Vinny's family-owned Italian restaurant, Mazzolas, it seems like a perfect way for her to get to know him better. That is until she meets his over protective mother and his conceited ex-girlfriend who both want nothing more than to get rid of her. Between frats, family, friends, and foes, when it comes down to business, will Vinny and Autumn have to sacrifice everything for a love they can't live without? less

It’s Thanksgiving in the Malone household, and this year is going to be extra special. Vinny and his mother, Tina Mazzola are coming to dinner. What was supposed to be a thoughtful way to get their parents together, Autumn and Vinny quickly realize they have bitten off more than they can chew. After an oven malfunction, the families find themselves traveling to Syracuse, New York to eat with Autumn’s grandparents... moreIt’s Thanksgiving in the Malone household, and this year is going to be extra special. Vinny and his mother, Tina Mazzola are coming to dinner. What was supposed to be a thoughtful way to get their parents together, Autumn and Vinny quickly realize they have bitten off more than they can chew. After an oven malfunction, the families find themselves traveling to Syracuse, New York to eat with Autumn’s grandparents. After an unexpected announcement from Mindy, along with the talk of weddings, children, and prenups, everyone leaves with indigestion. Will Autumn and Vinny decide to spend next Thanksgiving far away from their families? less

It’s Christmas time and Autumn and Vinny are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. Their plans to have a quiet Christmas Eve in South Hampton changes when Vinny’s father invites the family to dinner in New York City. What seems to be an innocent dinner invitation turns into a series of unexpected surprises that neither family will ever forget.