Love at First Sight Series by Merry Goodman

Maria’s life consists of her MBA program and working at the Mama Earth Plant Company. Her recent date possibilities, none, might change when Michael wanders in looking for basil plants. This guy has potential, his eyes and voice make her want to melt, plus, he has a red sports car. What fun is that! Ask me for a date—go ahead! Michael is looking for basil for his tomato bisque soup, not a date, but then meets enchanting Maria and is thunderstruck... moreMaria’s life consists of her MBA program and working at the Mama Earth Plant Company. Her recent date possibilities, none, might change when Michael wanders in looking for basil plants. This guy has potential, his eyes and voice make her want to melt, plus, he has a red sports car. What fun is that! Ask me for a date—go ahead! Michael is looking for basil for his tomato bisque soup, not a date, but then meets enchanting Maria and is thunderstruck. Could she be the woman of his dreams, beautiful, smart and ambitious? Will an invitation for a sandwich across the street morph into something more? Can this be Love at First Sight? Recipe for Love is a clean, sweet, 45-minute romance, a happy-ever-after story and the first in the series: Love at First Sight, but it can be read as a stand-alone tale. Merry Goodman Romances are sweet contemporary or inspirational tales of love and connection with some sizzle and always a happy-ever-after. They are short reads that warm your heart and give flight to your imagination! less

Courtesy of Estelle’s pledge to save herself for marriage, her life is an endless loop of working, cooking for one, and sleeping alone. That’s it. She hopes for a Prince Charming, but none have appeared at her door. To complicate her life, her neighbor is none other than gorgeous Dr. Percy, a Greek god of good looks. She’s heard his many women shrieking in ecstasy through their shared bedroom wall, even with a pillow over her head... moreCourtesy of Estelle’s pledge to save herself for marriage, her life is an endless loop of working, cooking for one, and sleeping alone. That’s it. She hopes for a Prince Charming, but none have appeared at her door. To complicate her life, her neighbor is none other than gorgeous Dr. Percy, a Greek god of good looks. She’s heard his many women shrieking in ecstasy through their shared bedroom wall, even with a pillow over her head. When she appears at his door, needing an onion, a spark links them together as their fingers touch. Oh, my! This could go way beyond what she can imagine. Dr. Percy loves women, lots of them, and they love him. When he and Estelle share a meal, sparks fly, and he wonders if this is the woman who will reign in his bed adventures. Is Estelle his woman to love for a lifetime? Can a chance encounter over soup and bread be a life-changer for both of them? Will Estelle be more than just a bed-partner—can she become the life-partner of his dreams? Can Dr. Percy give up his many one-night relationships for a life-long one with Estelle? The Neighbor is a sweet, clean 45-minute romance, a happy-ever-after story and the second in the series: Love at First Sight, but it can be read as a stand-alone tale. Merry Goodman Romances are sweet contemporary or inspirational tales of love and connection with some sizzle and always a happy-ever-after. They are short reads that warm your heart and give flight to your imagination! less

As Claudia enters her thirties, her hopes and dreams of finding a life partner fade to gray. But after four bad dates in a row, they fade to black. While on her fourth bad date, Allen comes to her rescue; single-handedly redeeming all of mankind for Claudia. Can this chance encounter with Allen illuminate and bring life to her hopes and dreams? Allen has a nice house, but no one to share laughter and good times within its walls... moreAs Claudia enters her thirties, her hopes and dreams of finding a life partner fade to gray. But after four bad dates in a row, they fade to black. While on her fourth bad date, Allen comes to her rescue; single-handedly redeeming all of mankind for Claudia. Can this chance encounter with Allen illuminate and bring life to her hopes and dreams? Allen has a nice house, but no one to share laughter and good times within its walls. And his chances are few and far between to find someone with whom to do just that. While dining out alone, he witnesses a beautiful woman in distress. Can coming to her rescue spark a romance and fill his heart with joy? What is redemption? Is it not the giving of flight to the Phoenix out of the ashes of death? Can Allen bring Claudia out of the darkness which has settled on her? Can they find their own Happy Ever After? Bad Date Redeemed is a sweet, clean 45-minute romance, a happy-ever-after story and the third in the series: Love at First Sight, but it can be read as a stand-alone tale. Merry Goodman Romances are sweet contemporary or inspirational tales of love and connection with some sizzle and always a happy-ever-after. They are short reads that warm your heart and give flight to your imagination! less

Kara is a single mom with two kids. To combat their dull routine, Kara takes them on a spur-of-the-moment outing to Stillwater for ice cream. She can’t know that a life-changing consequence awaits her. Simon still mourns the loss of his wife and unborn girl, and Stillwater brings back memories of her, sweet and savory into his mind. The ice cream is pretty good too. He chances to look down the sidewalk to see a woman helping her son with his leaking cone... moreKara is a single mom with two kids. To combat their dull routine, Kara takes them on a spur-of-the-moment outing to Stillwater for ice cream. She can’t know that a life-changing consequence awaits her. Simon still mourns the loss of his wife and unborn girl, and Stillwater brings back memories of her, sweet and savory into his mind. The ice cream is pretty good too. He chances to look down the sidewalk to see a woman helping her son with his leaking cone. What a beautiful lady! And she appears to be a wonderful mother. He’s painfully aware there’s an empty room in his heart for a family. With the demise of her son’s leaky cone dropped into the trash, Simon offers help, much to Kara’s surprise. Wanting to head back home, Kara discovers a flat tire. Who comes to her rescue—none other than Simon again? She offers him a reward of a home-cooked meal. Could one date morph into something more? Can Ice Cream Bring Me Love? is a sweet, clean 45-minute romance, a happy-ever-after story, and the fourth in the series: Love at First Sight, but it can be read as a stand-alone tale. Merry Goodman Romances are sweet contemporary or inspirational tales of love and connection with some sizzle and always a happy-ever-after. They are short reads that warm your heart and give flight to your imagination! less

Ann is not looking for love on her Alaskan cruise; her cheating fiancé caused her to swear off men. Then by chance, she meets tall, dark, and handsome Konrad. Oh, my, how things can change. After being jilted at the altar, Konrad doesn’t want a shipboard romance or even a romp between the sheets. But when he meets gorgeous Ann, he’s smitten... moreAnn is not looking for love on her Alaskan cruise; her cheating fiancé caused her to swear off men. Then by chance, she meets tall, dark, and handsome Konrad. Oh, my, how things can change. After being jilted at the altar, Konrad doesn’t want a shipboard romance or even a romp between the sheets. But when he meets gorgeous Ann, he’s smitten. Will a spark between them change his mind about finding the woman meant for him, on the way to Alaska? Can a shipboard romance really give birth to a lasting relationship? Will the Norwegian Jewel become a “Love Boat” for Ann and Konrad? North to Alaska is a sweet, clean 45-minute romance, a happy-ever-after story and the fifth in the series: Love at First Sight, but it can be read as a stand-alone tale. Merry Goodman Romances are sweet contemporary or inspirational tales of love and connection with some sizzle and always a happy-ever-after. They are short reads that warm your heart and give flight to your imagination! less