Tower City Romance Trilogy Series by Vania Rheault

They say you can't run from your problems . . . But that doesn’t stop Dane Montgomery from trying. Bitter, disillusioned, and burnt out, he needs a break and hires Nikki Halstead to be the manager of his running shoe store. Sparks fly, and despite her reluctance and his misgivings, Dane pursues her. Nikki Halstead swore she would never date her boss, and for a time, she succeeds... moreThey say you can't run from your problems . . . But that doesn’t stop Dane Montgomery from trying. Bitter, disillusioned, and burnt out, he needs a break and hires Nikki Halstead to be the manager of his running shoe store. Sparks fly, and despite her reluctance and his misgivings, Dane pursues her. Nikki Halstead swore she would never date her boss, and for a time, she succeeds. But after being involved in a horrifying incident, Nikki is reminded of what matters most and decides to give Dane a chance. What she doesn’t count on is having to deal with the demons of his past. When an old flame makes an unexpected appearance, Dane will have to decide if Nikki is worth fighting for, or if he’ll keep running and let his past determine his future. less

You can't run from your past . . . Frumpy, unhappy, and stuck in a rut, romance writer Alyssa Barnes needs a change. Tired of writing happily ever afters for her characters, she wants one for herself. When Brett Sommers offers her an opportunity to change her situation, she questions his motives and his sincerity. Tower City marathon director Brett Sommers wants to run a new route in life, literally and figuratively... moreYou can't run from your past . . . Frumpy, unhappy, and stuck in a rut, romance writer Alyssa Barnes needs a change. Tired of writing happily ever afters for her characters, she wants one for herself. When Brett Sommers offers her an opportunity to change her situation, she questions his motives and his sincerity. Tower City marathon director Brett Sommers wants to run a new route in life, literally and figuratively. Bored and restless, he decides to write a running manual for beginners to broaden his career, and he asks Alyssa for help. As they work together, obstacles from their pasts slow them down, and despite their growing attraction, their budding romance crumbles. Can they overcome their personal ghosts, or are they running toward a dead end? less

You can’t run away from yourself . . . Ian Butler never thought he’d see Marta Braddock again, and it’s a dream come true when she moves back to Minnesota. In love with her for years, he finally has the chance to tell her—until a phone call and his troublesome little sister change everything. Accepting a coaching position at her university alma mater, Marta is excited to return to Tower City. She’s missed her friends, including Ian... moreYou can’t run away from yourself . . . Ian Butler never thought he’d see Marta Braddock again, and it’s a dream come true when she moves back to Minnesota. In love with her for years, he finally has the chance to tell her—until a phone call and his troublesome little sister change everything. Accepting a coaching position at her university alma mater, Marta is excited to return to Tower City. She’s missed her friends, including Ian. But because of her past, she is reluctant to reconnect with him in the way he hopes. After Marta is involved in an accident while running a marathon, her position at the school is terminated and she feels she has no reason to stay in Minnesota, or Ian’s life. Marta has run away once before, and despite her secrets, Ian is desperate to keep her by his side once and for all. But they will have to decide if being apart is easier than staying together. Like last time, maybe Ian will have no choice but to let her go. But maybe this time, Marta won’t look back. less