Finch's Crossing Series by Amy Ruth Allen

Autumn Hamilton is appalled when hard-hearted Ethan Rasmussen becomes the guardian of her orphaned six-year-old neighbor. Suddenly, Autumn is pulled into a complex and heartbreaking family saga, and she quickly realizes she must stop Ethan from making a huge mistake, regardless of his good intentions. The trouble is, Ethan is as tenacious as she is. And despite their mutual attraction, they know that two stubborn hearts can never beat as one... moreAutumn Hamilton is appalled when hard-hearted Ethan Rasmussen becomes the guardian of her orphaned six-year-old neighbor. Suddenly, Autumn is pulled into a complex and heartbreaking family saga, and she quickly realizes she must stop Ethan from making a huge mistake, regardless of his good intentions. The trouble is, Ethan is as tenacious as she is. And despite their mutual attraction, they know that two stubborn hearts can never beat as one. Or can they?Meanwhile, Autumn has troubles of her own. Her once successful career as an artist has tanked, her beloved small town is being crushed under the weight of big box stores, and her best friend is definitely hiding something. While the town merchants work to revive Finch’s Crossing’s quaint downtown, Autumn searches for her creative muse, not knowing it’s been with her all along. less

Each Finch’s Crossing novel evokes the special joys of the seasons as the four Hamilton sisters search for romance, personal fulfillment, and a renewed connection to the place they call home. At thirty-six, Spring Hamilton is at a crossroads in her modeling career. Not as young as she used to be, she has severed ties with her controlling and unimaginative manager, and for the first time must determine her future alone... moreEach Finch’s Crossing novel evokes the special joys of the seasons as the four Hamilton sisters search for romance, personal fulfillment, and a renewed connection to the place they call home. At thirty-six, Spring Hamilton is at a crossroads in her modeling career. Not as young as she used to be, she has severed ties with her controlling and unimaginative manager, and for the first time must determine her future alone. As she relocates from Los Angeles to New York, she detours to Finch’s Crossing for what is supposed to be a quick visit with her sister, Autumn. But a chance encounter with her high school sweetheart rekindles their love, leading Spring into unbelievable circumstances she never could have predicted.Meanwhile, the merchants of Finch’s Crossing’s shopping district are planning a Bridal Expo to promote the town. When Spring discovers that the well-meaning but quirky merchants are going to “practice” on Autumn’s sudden nuptials, she decides to stay in Finch’s Crossing for a few weeks to help Autumn, and plan her next steps.But Spring’s time of self-discovery and renewal is disrupted by a nameless, faceless bully wreaking havoc on the town with a flurry of poison pen letters, threatening to reveal the residents’ deepest secrets. Suddenly, trusted and beloved friends and neighbors are suspects in a vicious game. And Gabe, the man who broke Spring’s heart almost two decades earlier, is clinging to his secret for dear life, hoping that no one, especially the cruel letter writer, discovers it. less