Tabor Heights Year One Series by Michelle L. Levigne

They've always been Max-and-Tony, best friends and writing partners. It took a long absence to make Tony realize that yes, Max was a girl - the only girl for him. But when he came home to confess his love, a devastating accident, a theatrical production, a book deadline, and the threatened revelation of Max's family secrets, as well as the loss of a major writing prize, kept getting in the way... moreThey've always been Max-and-Tony, best friends and writing partners. It took a long absence to make Tony realize that yes, Max was a girl - the only girl for him. But when he came home to confess his love, a devastating accident, a theatrical production, a book deadline, and the threatened revelation of Max's family secrets, as well as the loss of a major writing prize, kept getting in the way. He decided the best way to convince Max he loved her was to protect her, drive away her enemies, and defeat someone trying to steal her identity and her career. Sometimes, a white knight couldn't catch a break. less

Dani Paul's parents died when she was eleven. She threw herself into her brother and cousins' fledgling band and devoted herself to ministry. Nine years later, Firesong was ready to break into the big-time. Kurt Green came back to Tabor Heights to prepare for a crusade and celebrate his cousin Katie's marriage to Dani's brother, Andy... moreDani Paul's parents died when she was eleven. She threw herself into her brother and cousins' fledgling band and devoted herself to ministry. Nine years later, Firesong was ready to break into the big-time. Kurt Green came back to Tabor Heights to prepare for a crusade and celebrate his cousin Katie's marriage to Dani's brother, Andy. As the summer wore on, he found more and more in common with Dani -- music, dedication to ministry, love for Katie and Andy, pain and faith during tragedy, and a belief that ministry and marriage didn't mix. But Kurt realized he might be wrong, especially where Dani was concerned. Now he just had to convince her that two could handle a traveling ministry just as well, if not better, than one. less

Four years ago, Nikki James, nearly 17, ran away with Brock Pierson. After nearly being killed in the fallout when he worked with the DEA to put away his drug dealer boss, Nikki got her life back on track, rededicated to her childhood faith. Working for the Arc Foundation, she returned to Tabor Heights to evaluate the Mission for possible funding, and re-establish connections with old friends... moreFour years ago, Nikki James, nearly 17, ran away with Brock Pierson. After nearly being killed in the fallout when he worked with the DEA to put away his drug dealer boss, Nikki got her life back on track, rededicated to her childhood faith. Working for the Arc Foundation, she returned to Tabor Heights to evaluate the Mission for possible funding, and re-establish connections with old friends. Caught between the boy who broke her heart in high school and Brock, who both wanted to win her back, Nikki realized she hadn't forgiven either of them, or herself. When Brock's former associates followed him to Tabor Heights and threatened Nikki and her family to get him to cooperate with their new schemes, Brock and Nikki became a team again. If they survived that threat, was it possible to take a chance on love again -- the right kind of love, this time? less

Claire came to Tabor five years ago to make a new start. Her life is wrapped up in the Mission, which now has funds for renovations and expansion. Paul comes to be head custodian, threatening her equilibrium. First, his daughter, Sammy, asks if Claire will be her new mommy, then Claire begins to fear Paul will take over, changing the vision and goals of the Mission. Paul only wants a fresh start and a safe home for Sammy... moreClaire came to Tabor five years ago to make a new start. Her life is wrapped up in the Mission, which now has funds for renovations and expansion. Paul comes to be head custodian, threatening her equilibrium. First, his daughter, Sammy, asks if Claire will be her new mommy, then Claire begins to fear Paul will take over, changing the vision and goals of the Mission. Paul only wants a fresh start and a safe home for Sammy. The Mission's vision has caught his imagination, and Claire has caught his heart. Teamwork for the sake of the Mission promises to become so much more, and personal, if they only have the courage to take a chance less

ACCIDENTAL HEARTS by Michelle Levigne A Tabor Heights, Ohio Novel Tyler Sloane's sister and her children came to live with him when her marriage exploded. A summer of carting children to activities brought him into Abby Morgan's path, and friendship grew between her niece and nephew and his. Abby was busy with her air courier service and helping her widowed brother raise his children... moreACCIDENTAL HEARTS by Michelle Levigne A Tabor Heights, Ohio Novel Tyler Sloane's sister and her children came to live with him when her marriage exploded. A summer of carting children to activities brought him into Abby Morgan's path, and friendship grew between her niece and nephew and his. Abby was busy with her air courier service and helping her widowed brother raise his children. Common sense said she didn't have time for a relationship -- especially with a man as accident-prone as Tyler. But there comes a time in every woman's life when she has to throw out common sense and take a chance on love. That is, if accidents would stop plaguing her and Tyler, and four mischief-makers could agree that romance isn't "gross," and they should help Aunt Abby and Uncle Ty get together. LEARN MORE AT www.MLevigne.com less