Pine Grove Series by Jean Joachim

Cal promised to wait for her. It was only for one year while Giselle pursued her dream job in Paris. Devastated when he marries someone else, she remains in Europe. When her failing eyesight forces her to abandon her work, she returns to Pine Grove--only to find that Cal, now a widower with a young son, lives across the street. Each nurses a broken heart and vows to never let that happen again. But a small boy brings them together in unexpected ways... moreCal promised to wait for her. It was only for one year while Giselle pursued her dream job in Paris. Devastated when he marries someone else, she remains in Europe. When her failing eyesight forces her to abandon her work, she returns to Pine Grove--only to find that Cal, now a widower with a young son, lives across the street. Each nurses a broken heart and vows to never let that happen again. But a small boy brings them together in unexpected ways. Can they move beyond the past to rebuild trust and a future together? Or will the truth of what happened all those years ago keep them apart? less

Life sucks for Jeff Barrett. His girlfriend hates his hometown, and his mother hates his girlfriend. His alcoholic father dies and leaves his ramshackle bar to Jeff. He can’t even tear down the dilapidated building because it’s landmarked! He puts it on the market with one caveat – the buyer can’t make it a bar again. Jackie Stone’s life grinds to a halt when the IRS closes the restaurant she managed, and her boyfriend skips to Montana with another woman... moreLife sucks for Jeff Barrett. His girlfriend hates his hometown, and his mother hates his girlfriend. His alcoholic father dies and leaves his ramshackle bar to Jeff. He can’t even tear down the dilapidated building because it’s landmarked! He puts it on the market with one caveat – the buyer can’t make it a bar again. Jackie Stone’s life grinds to a halt when the IRS closes the restaurant she managed, and her boyfriend skips to Montana with another woman. While visiting tiny Pine Grove, looking for a bar to own and run herself, Jackie gets lost. She flags Jeff down to ask directions. The attraction is instantaneous. It’s smooth sailing on the sea of relationships until Jackie makes an offer for his bar and Jeff refuses. The irresistible force meets the immoveable object. Who wins the tug-of-war? Will the winner find a tornado of trouble is just picking up steam? less

Marty McKay gives up on finding Miss Right in his small town. Dragged to the Pine Grove square dance by his brother, Marty meets gorgeous Jenny Whitman.A young widow with two kids isn’t exactly on Marty’s Christmas list, even if she is hot. And her being a rich city girl doesn’t fit his ideal either. But, damn, she has the most beautiful smile.Jenny hires him to print her brand-new small newspaper that reports only good news. But before the paper can hit the stands, disaster strikes... moreMarty McKay gives up on finding Miss Right in his small town. Dragged to the Pine Grove square dance by his brother, Marty meets gorgeous Jenny Whitman.A young widow with two kids isn’t exactly on Marty’s Christmas list, even if she is hot. And her being a rich city girl doesn’t fit his ideal either. But, damn, she has the most beautiful smile.Jenny hires him to print her brand-new small newspaper that reports only good news. But before the paper can hit the stands, disaster strikes.Suddenly destitute and alone, Jen turns to Marty for help. Is their mutual support simply a matter of survival or something more? If Jen returns to New York, will Marty realize it’s much too late for goodbye? less

Everybody thinks sexy movie star, Deke Walsh, has it all. Everybody except Deke. When Thanksgiving rolls around, he finds out exactly what he’s missing – a family. When the glitter of stardom fades, Deke realizes there’s no place like home. An unexpected visit from childhood acquaintance, Rachel, pulls him back into the real world. Facing the emptiness of his life and the rapid decline of his beloved grandfather, can Deke rebuild his life or is it too late?