Red Maple Falls Series by Theresa Paolo

Born and raised in the small town of Red Maple Falls, it’s impossible for Kate Hayes to meet a guy she hasn’t known since first grade. When she is approached by a ridiculously attractive, unfamiliar face during one of her glass blowing demonstrations, she can’t help but get her hopes up. Until he opens his mouth. Caleb James established his bike shop in the middle of nowhere to escape his past... moreBorn and raised in the small town of Red Maple Falls, it’s impossible for Kate Hayes to meet a guy she hasn’t known since first grade. When she is approached by a ridiculously attractive, unfamiliar face during one of her glass blowing demonstrations, she can’t help but get her hopes up. Until he opens his mouth. Caleb James established his bike shop in the middle of nowhere to escape his past. When the owner of the adjoining business blocks his parking spots to put on her “arts and crafts hour” he has no choice but to shut her down. What he doesn’t expect is the fresh-faced beauty who refuses to accommodate his requests. Nor does he expect for the small town to be filled with big personalities who feel the need to force their way into his life, refusing to leave him alone. While Caleb continues to fight Kate, and tries to keep his distance, holding on to a vow he made to himself to never trust again, she tears down every wall he’s ever built. Will the promise of a future with Kate be enough to break the promise of his past? less

Barely hanging on after narrowly escaping an abusive relationship, Cassie Alan is running dangerously low on funds. After her job hunt comes up empty, she wishes for a miracle, only for the skies to turn black and dump on her. That pretty much sums up her life. But then he shows up. With the promise of a warm truck and a list of people who would vouch he’s not a serial killer, Cassie accepts the ride. What she doesn’t expect is for her entire life to change when she steps into the old truck... moreBarely hanging on after narrowly escaping an abusive relationship, Cassie Alan is running dangerously low on funds. After her job hunt comes up empty, she wishes for a miracle, only for the skies to turn black and dump on her. That pretty much sums up her life. But then he shows up. With the promise of a warm truck and a list of people who would vouch he’s not a serial killer, Cassie accepts the ride. What she doesn’t expect is for her entire life to change when she steps into the old truck. New business owner Mason Hayes has a very strict rule: Do not mix business and pleasure. Until he hires the beautiful rain-soaked girl he rescued on the side of the road and finds it impossible to resist her. With each innocent touch and passion fueled gaze, his desires only grow. Afraid to scare her away and determined to gain Cassie’s trust, Mason gives Cassie complete control over the pace of their budding relationship. As Cassie slowly opens up, revealing her dark past and shameful secrets, Mason sees beyond the scars to the strong fighter she really is. But when the past she ran away from threatens their happily ever after, will Cassie find the strength Mason sees in her to fight back? less

Cooper Hayes, a travel blogger, is always in search of his next adventure. He loves his big family and the small town he grew up in, but after a prolonged visit home, the itch to take off grows, until he meets an uptight woman with gorgeous eyes and a sharp tongue. Something about her, and her immunity to his charm, makes him question everything. Sarah Kramer, a single mother who puts her son above everything else, refuses to even glance in a man’s direction... moreCooper Hayes, a travel blogger, is always in search of his next adventure. He loves his big family and the small town he grew up in, but after a prolonged visit home, the itch to take off grows, until he meets an uptight woman with gorgeous eyes and a sharp tongue. Something about her, and her immunity to his charm, makes him question everything. Sarah Kramer, a single mother who puts her son above everything else, refuses to even glance in a man’s direction. Then she comes face to face with the elusive Cooper Hayes, a man not only of mystery and intrigue but someone who pushes her buttons and gets her hot in a way no man ever has, and she can’t deny the instant attraction, even if he is an over-confident jerk. Sarah agrees to go on a date with Cooper, to give herself one night of fun. But their night takes a turn, reminding her she’s a mom above everything else, and giving her no choice but to put an end to the growing desires. Unfortunately, living in a small town makes it impossible to avoid each other, and it’s only a matter of time before their undeniable chemistry explodes. Will Sarah finally be able to open her heart to a man? And if she does, will it be reason enough for Cooper to stay? less

Hadley Hayes has been in love with her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember. Now at thirty-one, she’s determined to make Sam see her as more than just the little girl who used to follow him around the family farm. Aware of his fear of commitment, she’s ready to show him that happily ever after isn’t just meant for the fairy tales... moreHadley Hayes has been in love with her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember. Now at thirty-one, she’s determined to make Sam see her as more than just the little girl who used to follow him around the family farm. Aware of his fear of commitment, she’s ready to show him that happily ever after isn’t just meant for the fairy tales. Sam Bennett, Red Maple Falls fire chief and notorious bachelor, swore he’d never make a pass at any of his best friend’s sisters, but when Hadley confesses her feelings, he can no longer deny their chemistry. Trying to hold on to a promise he made when he was only fifteen becomes increasingly hard as their relationship intensifies. A tragic turn of events sends Sam spiraling and reminds him that he’s not the hero who everyone sees—he’s the kid from the wrong side of the tracks who never really belonged. Determined to prove Sam’s worth, Hadley refuses to give up on him, but will her love be enough to pull him from the ashes or will their happily ever after go down in flames? less

Sparks will fly when a small-town firefighter meets Hollywood's It Girl. Drowning in scandal, Bex Shepard leaves L.A. behind for the small town of Red Maple Falls. She only plans on hiding out until the media storm blows over, never expecting to fall head over heels for a local fireman. Chase Marshall's life hasn't always been easy, but he and his siblings have managed to make the best of it... moreSparks will fly when a small-town firefighter meets Hollywood's It Girl. Drowning in scandal, Bex Shepard leaves L.A. behind for the small town of Red Maple Falls. She only plans on hiding out until the media storm blows over, never expecting to fall head over heels for a local fireman. Chase Marshall's life hasn't always been easy, but he and his siblings have managed to make the best of it. He loves his job, but when he gets sent to rescue another damn cat from another damn tree, his patience is tested. Though he soon realizes the owner of the one-eyed cat isn't as crazy as he suspected,and he can't seem to get enough of her. When the world Bex is hiding from discovers her and exposes Chase and his family to the spotlight, old secrets will be revealed, making Chase question the life he thought he knew. Will their love be enough to weather the storm? Or will they crash and burn, becoming another Hollywood love story that is over before it even begins? less

To reach the top, they’ll have to reach for each other. Brooke Marshall is trapped… in her home town, in her minimum wage job, and in her lack of relationships. The only thing she has to look forward to is trivia night. Her dream in fashion design disappeared when her bank account reached zero, and she feels doomed to remain in Red Maple Falls till the end of time. Tyler Carrington grew up rich and spoiled, but is ready to get out from under his father’s thumb and make something of his own... moreTo reach the top, they’ll have to reach for each other. Brooke Marshall is trapped… in her home town, in her minimum wage job, and in her lack of relationships. The only thing she has to look forward to is trivia night. Her dream in fashion design disappeared when her bank account reached zero, and she feels doomed to remain in Red Maple Falls till the end of time. Tyler Carrington grew up rich and spoiled, but is ready to get out from under his father’s thumb and make something of his own. After buying property to start a vacation home business, he dives in headfirst. Only he’s not too sure of what he’s doing. Good thing Brooke is savvy in how to make something sell. The trivia rivals turn the other cheek to help each other out, but when an opportunity comes to Brooke to get out of Red Maple Falls, will she stay put or leave the man she loves behind? less

Return to Red Maple Falls for this newest installment to the steamysmall-town series where a wounded Marine and a grieving single motherhelp each other find light in the darkness. Being a Marine is all Jax Marshall knows, but a tragic event has him honorably discharged from the service and back in the last place he wanted to be--his hometown. Struggling to come to terms with his injury while dealing withPTSD, his life is further rocked when his younger siblings are less than welcoming... moreReturn to Red Maple Falls for this newest installment to the steamysmall-town series where a wounded Marine and a grieving single motherhelp each other find light in the darkness. Being a Marine is all Jax Marshall knows, but a tragic event has him honorably discharged from the service and back in the last place he wanted to be--his hometown. Struggling to come to terms with his injury while dealing withPTSD, his life is further rocked when his younger siblings are less than welcoming. Encouragement from his eldest sister provides him with thepush he needs to give therapy one more shot. Not once expecting thatdecision to change his life. Kristen Morgan never imagined shewould be a single working mom, but a house fire left her widowed andgrappling to rebuild life for her and her two boys. In the midst of apanic attack while waiting for her son to finish his therapy session,she strikes up a conversation with a handsome, brooding ex-Marine whoturns out to be a complete jerk. As their encounters become more civil and the attraction too hard to ignore, these two broken heartsbegin to find comfort in each other. But when one of them ends up indanger, they have to decide if being together is worth the fight. less

Ellie Reynold’s spent one hot night with the handsome new guy in town. Not her usual MO, she wants to keep this dirty little secret between the two of them while they decide if they want more… but she should know better. In a small town like Red Maple Falls nothing stays hidden for long. O’Reilly wants a fresh start to try and put behind him years of working undercover. Ellie wasn’t supposed to be part of that plan... moreEllie Reynold’s spent one hot night with the handsome new guy in town. Not her usual MO, she wants to keep this dirty little secret between the two of them while they decide if they want more… but she should know better. In a small town like Red Maple Falls nothing stays hidden for long. O’Reilly wants a fresh start to try and put behind him years of working undercover. Ellie wasn’t supposed to be part of that plan. But he can’t get the beautiful woman out of his mind, and when she shows up on his doorstep asking for help to find her delinquent brother, he can’t say no to her. Convinced her brother is in trouble, Ellie and O’Reilly work together, forcing O’Reilly to immerse himself back into a world he was trying to escape. He quickly realizes, for Ellie, he’d do just about anything even if it means donning another identity and losing himself again. Enamored with Ellie brings more heat and mystery in the newest installment of Red Maple Falls. less