A Willow Cove Novel Series by Theresa Paolo

When a family tragedy struck, Ella Moretti left college behind and returned home to her small town of Willow Cove. She had only planned on staying for a few weeks, but seven years later she’s still working in her family’s restaurant and living with her grandfather. Ella is used to putting others before herself, but when a handsome stranger sits next to her on a bus ride home, she wonders what life would be like if she put herself first... moreWhen a family tragedy struck, Ella Moretti left college behind and returned home to her small town of Willow Cove. She had only planned on staying for a few weeks, but seven years later she’s still working in her family’s restaurant and living with her grandfather. Ella is used to putting others before herself, but when a handsome stranger sits next to her on a bus ride home, she wonders what life would be like if she put herself first. After a long miserable day of travel, to stay with a grandfather he only met a few years ago, Lucas Prescott is instantly taken by the gorgeous brunette sitting next to him. It’s not until the next day that he learns their grandfathers are embattled in a decades old rivalry that threatens to keep them apart. Neither wanting to betray their family, they start a secret love affair, but when the past resurfaces, and old feuds refuse to stay buried, Ella and Lucas have to decide if their forbidden love is worth the consequences. less

If loving him was wrong... why did it feel so right?A family tragedy brought Ella Moretti home. Seven years later, with her dreams still on hold, living with her grandfather and working in the family restaurant, she is stuck. Until, a handsome stranger on the bus makes her dare to dream again. Unfortunately, his last name makes him completely off limits... moreIf loving him was wrong... why did it feel so right?A family tragedy brought Ella Moretti home. Seven years later, with her dreams still on hold, living with her grandfather and working in the family restaurant, she is stuck. Until, a handsome stranger on the bus makes her dare to dream again. Unfortunately, his last name makes him completely off limits.Neither wanting to betray their family, they start a secret love affair, but when the past resurfaces and old feuds refuse to stay buried, Ella and Lucas have to decide if their forbidden love is worth the consequences.Forbidden Lover is the first in a steamy and exciting series set in the beachy small town of Willow Cove. less

Falling in love was never the problem.At the request of her boss,Aubrey Allyn heads to Willow Cove, a small town she knows all too well. Sheplans to get in and get out as soon as possible, but when the man she's meetingturns out to be her ex, and the love of her life, she needs to figure out howto get him to agree to a feature in hermagazine without losing her heart in the process... moreFalling in love was never the problem.At the request of her boss,Aubrey Allyn heads to Willow Cove, a small town she knows all too well. Sheplans to get in and get out as soon as possible, but when the man she's meetingturns out to be her ex, and the love of her life, she needs to figure out howto get him to agree to a feature in hermagazine without losing her heart in the process.After a life filled with ups anddowns, Marco Moretti doesn't surprise easily, until Aubrey shows up on hisdoorstep, practically begging him to let her magazine feature his custom-madefurniture. Knowing all that can come of working with Aubrey is heartache anddespair, Marco declines. Unfortunately, Aubrey never could take no for ananswer.As Aubrey tries to convinceMarco to jump on the opportunity, their past keeps getting in the way. In orderfor either to move forward, they will need to stop running and finally face thedemons of their past, or risk losing each other forever. less

She was everything he never knew he wanted.The oldest of four, Enzo Moretti has sacrificed his own needs for his family time and time again. Now that his siblings are on the right path, he’s ready to find his own happiness. During his local morning coffee run, he’s drawn to a redhead with a nice body. It’s not until she turns around that he realizes the auburn bombshell is none other than the formerly blonde Cami, the owner of the coffee shop and his baby sister’s best friend... moreShe was everything he never knew he wanted.The oldest of four, Enzo Moretti has sacrificed his own needs for his family time and time again. Now that his siblings are on the right path, he’s ready to find his own happiness. During his local morning coffee run, he’s drawn to a redhead with a nice body. It’s not until she turns around that he realizes the auburn bombshell is none other than the formerly blonde Cami, the owner of the coffee shop and his baby sister’s best friend.Cami Martin seems to have her life together, which is what she’s made everyone believe. In reality, she’s tired, overworked, and unable to give up control on anything in her life. When she gets a flat tire, and her best friend’s gorgeous older brother helps her out, she doesn’t anticipate the single act to fuel a growing attraction to a man who has become a thorn in her side. As the two polar opposites spend more time together, they begin to discover that they have more in common than they ever imagined. But will the thing that brings them together be the very thing that tears them apart? less

Allison Winters, local TV reporter, is as loved as she is hated. It’s a price she’s willing to pay to get the story. But when she starts receiving threats in the mail, the local sheriff and her biggest rival, insists on finding the culprit while also keeping her close to protect her... moreAllison Winters, local TV reporter, is as loved as she is hated. It’s a price she’s willing to pay to get the story. But when she starts receiving threats in the mail, the local sheriff and her biggest rival, insists on finding the culprit while also keeping her close to protect her.Recently taking on the sheriff's position in the small town, Reid Silva is determined to keep the town and its citizens safe, including Allison, the proverbial thorn in his side who refuses to take the threats she’s receiving seriously. Until he convinces her it could be the story of her career.As the two enemies work together, pent up sexual tension grows, and as feelings that have been covered by contempt reveal themselves, they each let their guard down. But as the threats get more serious, Reid has no choice but to face a past he has hid from for over a decade. Reid needs to decide if opening up to Allison is worth putting her in even more danger. Or if he should let a real chance at love slip from his grasp in order to save her. less