Love in Santa Lena Series by Jessa York

If it’s easy, it’s not worth it… After a tumultuous divorce, the last thing Harper wants—or needs—is a new man in her life. She’s done with love and romance. When a smear of lipstick and a Pink Squirrel turn into a chance encounter that she’ll never forget, everything changes. Nothing worth having comes easy… Jack can’t believe his luck. When the mysterious woman he’s had his eyes set on falls into his arms—literally—he realizes he can’t let her go... moreIf it’s easy, it’s not worth it… After a tumultuous divorce, the last thing Harper wants—or needs—is a new man in her life. She’s done with love and romance. When a smear of lipstick and a Pink Squirrel turn into a chance encounter that she’ll never forget, everything changes. Nothing worth having comes easy… Jack can’t believe his luck. When the mysterious woman he’s had his eyes set on falls into his arms—literally—he realizes he can’t let her go. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep her, even if it means playing with fire. less

Love looks easy, but it’s harder than you think… Done. Harper is done with men. They’re too complicated, frustrating—and dangerous. After a run-in with her ex-husband, Harper ends all contact with her boyfriend, Jack, the one man who stole her heart. But when Jack and Harper are thrown together to help a friend, all her old feelings reignite. Torn between closing herself off and her desire to understand his life and choices, Harper delves into his world... moreLove looks easy, but it’s harder than you think… Done. Harper is done with men. They’re too complicated, frustrating—and dangerous. After a run-in with her ex-husband, Harper ends all contact with her boyfriend, Jack, the one man who stole her heart. But when Jack and Harper are thrown together to help a friend, all her old feelings reignite. Torn between closing herself off and her desire to understand his life and choices, Harper delves into his world. Jack’s past may complicate things even more. Will Harper see that the payoff is greater than the risk? less

I never thought I’d fall for an older man. He’s smart. Sexy. Irresistible. Everything I’ve ever wanted, but I can't have him. He’s broken. Guarded. He'll never give me what I need. So why do I still want him?Because I am going to show him how to live again... and how to love.At least, that was the plan.