Catalpa Creek Series by Katharine Sadler

One night. One night to forget all the reasons why not and give in to an attraction that had been brewing for years between Aubrey Fletcher and her best friend and boss, Noah Reynolds. One night that Noah doesn't even remember. A drunken encounter that Aubrey can never forget, and she couldn't go to work every day and face Noah. So, she cut herself out of his life, found a new job, and built a new life without him in it... moreOne night. One night to forget all the reasons why not and give in to an attraction that had been brewing for years between Aubrey Fletcher and her best friend and boss, Noah Reynolds. One night that Noah doesn't even remember. A drunken encounter that Aubrey can never forget, and she couldn't go to work every day and face Noah. So, she cut herself out of his life, found a new job, and built a new life without him in it. Except that after she left, she found out she was pregnant with Noah's child. Noah refuses to talk to his former best friend, because she disappeared without a word of explanation, and Aubrey reveals her secret to his mother, Nora. Nora wants to be a part of her grandbaby's life, but she also wants Noah and Aubrey to admit what she's seen all along - that they'd be perfect for each other. Nora will go to any lengths, no matter how potentially illegal, to see Aubrey and Noah parenting her grandbaby as a couple. This book is the second book in the Catalpa Creek Series, but can be read as a stand-alone. It is a complete, full-length novel with an HEA and no cliffhanger. less

The grumpiest man in this small town is the father of my baby.It’s not breaking and entering if the door’s unlocked, is it? I mean, I did knock. My brothers are on their way to Samuel Oakley’s house to syrup and glitter bomb him. I need to warn the man. When he races into his office, rifle in hand, naked and dripping wet, I realize my mistake. But I can’t regret getting another chance to see him naked, because that man… I’d go to jail for that... moreThe grumpiest man in this small town is the father of my baby.It’s not breaking and entering if the door’s unlocked, is it? I mean, I did knock. My brothers are on their way to Samuel Oakley’s house to syrup and glitter bomb him. I need to warn the man. When he races into his office, rifle in hand, naked and dripping wet, I realize my mistake. But I can’t regret getting another chance to see him naked, because that man… I’d go to jail for that. In all the commotion, I might have forgotten to tell him I’m pregnant, but that didn’t give him the right to barge into my life and start telling me how to live. Turns out the big grump desperately wants to be a father and he’s got some idea that we could be more than amiable co-parents. It doesn’t sound like an awful idea, but one night of chemistry doesn’t equate to a long-term relationship. less

Marrying my best friend seemed like the best way to keep him in my life, but it might be the one thing that pushes him away for good.The first time I saw Jared Reynolds, I wanted to lean into him and steal some of his warmth and laid back, easygoing nature. I also wanted to kiss him, but I tucked that away. Wanting anything too much has never worked out for me... moreMarrying my best friend seemed like the best way to keep him in my life, but it might be the one thing that pushes him away for good.The first time I saw Jared Reynolds, I wanted to lean into him and steal some of his warmth and laid back, easygoing nature. I also wanted to kiss him, but I tucked that away. Wanting anything too much has never worked out for me.I’ll blame the wine until my dying day, but I was entirely sober when I agreed to Jared’s offer to marry me if I was still single in three years. He only offered because I’d been emotional and complaining about my perpetual single status. But I took him up on it anyway because I knew, even after just meeting him, that I never wanted to let him go.In the past three years, Jared has become my very best friend. He probably doesn’t even remember our pact, but I’ll never forget. I might not deserve him, but one thing I know for sure about Jared is that he never breaks a promise. If I ask, he’ll marry me. And no matter what happens, he’ll remain loyal to those vows.Except Jared’s not interested in settling for a loveless marriage and I’m afraid I’m not only at risk of losing the perfect husband, I might lose my best friend, too. less