Hometown Hearts Series by Annie Dobbs, Edith Gracie

Jensen never meant to kiss her. Sadie never dreamed she would fall for her best friend. But he had and she did, and now everything is a great big mess. Sadie is convinced love will only strengthen their already perfect relationship but Jensen, afraid giving in to their mutually growing passion will ruin the good thing they have, is determined to put some much needed distance between them...only once they're apart, he can't stop thinking about her. Missing her. Wanting her... moreJensen never meant to kiss her. Sadie never dreamed she would fall for her best friend. But he had and she did, and now everything is a great big mess. Sadie is convinced love will only strengthen their already perfect relationship but Jensen, afraid giving in to their mutually growing passion will ruin the good thing they have, is determined to put some much needed distance between them...only once they're apart, he can't stop thinking about her. Missing her. Wanting her. Jensen knows he should just walk away, even if it means leaving Sadie with a broken heart and their friendship hanging in the balance. But there is a very real possibility that by doing so, he could lose Sadie forever. Is he willing to risk it? Or will he ignore his fears, trust his heart, and give in to love before Sadie has a change of heart instead? less

When Katy Wallace left the small town of Vine Falls four years ago, she thought becoming a different person would be everything she ever wanted in life. But when she is offered an opportunity to become the next Mrs. Tipton Van Warner III, she isn't sure living the life of someone else is what she wants anymore. Uncertain and confused, she goes home to think and runs straight into Matthew Shaw, the one man she probably should avoid... moreWhen Katy Wallace left the small town of Vine Falls four years ago, she thought becoming a different person would be everything she ever wanted in life. But when she is offered an opportunity to become the next Mrs. Tipton Van Warner III, she isn't sure living the life of someone else is what she wants anymore. Uncertain and confused, she goes home to think and runs straight into Matthew Shaw, the one man she probably should avoid. Given the crushing way she had left him, sneaking off without a word the morning after they'd shared the most perfect night ever, Matthew had every right to hate her although four years apart hadn't dimmed her attraction to him in the least -- he still takes her breath away. Katy has to admit she loves him every bit as much now as the day she'd left Vine Falls...but how could Matthew possibly still love her? less