Seductive Sands Series by Sammi Franks

A billionaire playboy. A single mom realtor. An undeveloped beach town. Max Leave Seattle. Bring my little brother, Bodhi, back from his extended surf-cation in Westport. Sounded simple enough…until I reached the sleepy beach town. I never expected to find him holed up in his own condo. I never expected he’d refuse to return. Most of all, I never expected to meet Victoria. Victoria Bodhi was a joy to work with, so laid back and easy going. His older brother, Max? Not so much... moreA billionaire playboy. A single mom realtor. An undeveloped beach town. Max Leave Seattle. Bring my little brother, Bodhi, back from his extended surf-cation in Westport. Sounded simple enough…until I reached the sleepy beach town. I never expected to find him holed up in his own condo. I never expected he’d refuse to return. Most of all, I never expected to meet Victoria. Victoria Bodhi was a joy to work with, so laid back and easy going. His older brother, Max? Not so much. In an afternoon I’d already pegged him as an arrogant, rich prick. Little did I know, soon I’d need need him as much as he needed me. less

One single dad contractor. One British nanny. A looming deadline when her visa expires. Will Before her death, my wife was one of a kind. After she passed, her sister was a huge help. Now, I’m about to be on my own with my six-year-old daughter. Then Beatrice agrees to be my nanny, and I’m feeling things I never thought I’d feel again. Beatrice I came her on a 90 day marriage visa, only my fiancé backed out... moreOne single dad contractor. One British nanny. A looming deadline when her visa expires. Will Before her death, my wife was one of a kind. After she passed, her sister was a huge help. Now, I’m about to be on my own with my six-year-old daughter. Then Beatrice agrees to be my nanny, and I’m feeling things I never thought I’d feel again. Beatrice I came her on a 90 day marriage visa, only my fiancé backed out. Too proud and too poor to go back to the UK, I agreed to move in and help Will out. He’s too nice, too handsome, and too eligible. He wants her to stay. Can love find a way? less

One former Marine. One spoiled little rich girl. Sometimes opposites attract. Hawk After leaving the Corps, I never wanted to get close to anyone again. I've been sailing from one port to the next, while emotionally adrift. Then I met Isla. She made a lousy first impression. Her second wasn't much better. Still, there was something about her that made me feel again. Too bad my livelihood was as at stake as my heart... moreOne former Marine. One spoiled little rich girl. Sometimes opposites attract. Hawk After leaving the Corps, I never wanted to get close to anyone again. I've been sailing from one port to the next, while emotionally adrift. Then I met Isla. She made a lousy first impression. Her second wasn't much better. Still, there was something about her that made me feel again. Too bad my livelihood was as at stake as my heart. Isla I blew into town to help Max and Victoria plan their wedding. Then I ran into Hawk. He was going to be yet another casualty of my high standards. I treated most guys like Kleenex, but he felt like a keeper. Unfortunately, my brother didn't approve, but I was used to defying him, if only I could convince Hawk to give us a chance. He wants to play it cool. She wants to play for keeps. Can they find a common ground at sea? less

One determined photographer. One reluctant vintner. Sometimes age is just a number. Alex I'd been making it as a photographer just fine on my own. My family situation made it difficult to get close to anyone, which worked out perfectly well, until I met Charlie. She smiled at me and I turned into a damn awkward teen all over again. I thought we might be onto something, then my life managed to get in the way. Charlie A bad marriage can be a really great learning experience... moreOne determined photographer. One reluctant vintner. Sometimes age is just a number. Alex I'd been making it as a photographer just fine on my own. My family situation made it difficult to get close to anyone, which worked out perfectly well, until I met Charlie. She smiled at me and I turned into a damn awkward teen all over again. I thought we might be onto something, then my life managed to get in the way. Charlie A bad marriage can be a really great learning experience. What did I learn? Never to trust a man again. Never to depend on anyone. Never let my guard down. Then Alex shows up, with his boyish charm, his talent, acting all honest and open. Too bad he's eight years younger than me. Too bad he bolted too soon. He wanted a future. She wanted to live in the present. Can two wounded people heal together? less

One surfer turned bartender. One resigned cafe owner. They couldn't be more different. They couldn't be more alike. Bodhi I left the corporate world and moved to Westport after a surfing competition, bought a modest condo, and prepared for the fallout. Max tried to bring me back, but the ocean was my home, and riding the waves was my livelihood. Too bad it didn't pay well. Running his bar was the compromise... moreOne surfer turned bartender. One resigned cafe owner. They couldn't be more different. They couldn't be more alike. Bodhi I left the corporate world and moved to Westport after a surfing competition, bought a modest condo, and prepared for the fallout. Max tried to bring me back, but the ocean was my home, and riding the waves was my livelihood. Too bad it didn't pay well. Running his bar was the compromise. For a moment, I had everything I wanted, but as my siblings found their soul mates, I was left alone in the world, which was where I met Norah. Norah We'd move to the US from India to pursue the American dream. For my parents, it meant opening a cafe in a small town. For me, it meant becoming a literature professor. Unfortunately, they returned to India and I had to take over the cafe. I'd thought all my dreams were dead. Then I met Bodhi and figured the cafe was about to be a casualty of his establishment. I had to fight him every chance I had, which was harder than anticipated because I was also attracted to him every time he was near. He wanted love. He detested responsibilities. She had to be responsible and shirk love. Can two rivals find a solution and each other? less