Morgan's Bay Series by Theresa Paolo

Sometimes you have to lose everything to find your happy ending. Olivia Green had the picture-perfect life. Dating one of the most successful businessmen in New York City, living in a penthouse over Manhattan and a budding career, until one dreadful night when it was all ripped out from under her. If only she'd gone home like she was supposed to, she wouldn't have known her future fiancé was a two-timing jerk... moreSometimes you have to lose everything to find your happy ending. Olivia Green had the picture-perfect life. Dating one of the most successful businessmen in New York City, living in a penthouse over Manhattan and a budding career, until one dreadful night when it was all ripped out from under her. If only she'd gone home like she was supposed to, she wouldn't have known her future fiancé was a two-timing jerk. Now with no choice she is leaving the city to move back in with her parents in the small town of Morgan's Bay.Shane McConnell believed he had no family other than his mother, but on her death bed, she revealed the father who died before he was born, came from a large wealthy family. With nothing to lose he sets out to the east end of Long Island to spend a summer with his newly discovered family. What he doesn't expect is the secrets and lies dating back to long before his father's death. Nor could he predict the beautiful hot mess he met on the train would find a way into his closed off heart.Both struggling with the realities of their new lives they unintentionally lean on each other. As their attraction builds and their undeniable chemistry explodes into passion, Shane holds onto his own secret that threatens his chance at love. less

Harper Flynn is tired. Tired of taking care of her alcoholic mom. Tired of online dating and the disastrous dates. Mostly, she's tired of her recent dry spell. After a night of taking care of herself, her best friend and roommate not only makes her aware he heard her, but also offers to help her out. Never looking at Milo as more than a friend, his suggestion opens her eyes to the possibilities, and she goes for it. Except...he had been kidding... moreHarper Flynn is tired. Tired of taking care of her alcoholic mom. Tired of online dating and the disastrous dates. Mostly, she's tired of her recent dry spell. After a night of taking care of herself, her best friend and roommate not only makes her aware he heard her, but also offers to help her out. Never looking at Milo as more than a friend, his suggestion opens her eyes to the possibilities, and she goes for it. Except...he had been kidding.Milo Amato has had his heart broken one too many times and now refuses to do no strings attached relationships. Ever. When he suggests it to his best friend, he never dreamed she would take it seriously. He was joking around with her. Or was he? Now that she's kissed him, and feelings he thought he squashed in high school resurface, he battles between what his heart and body want and what they need. With each scorching kiss and tender touch, deep-rooted feelings unravel, making their friends with benefits agreement complicated, and threatens their long-term friendship that has kept them both from falling apart. less

Their love was epic, but it didn’t last. Will they give it a second chance?Nolan Parker left his small town broken-hearted after the love of his life publicly humiliated him on a local radio show when she tried to catch him cheating. Except he wasn’t cheating. He was working overtime to pay for a ring. Three years later, after a fallout with his boss, he heads back to Morgan’s Bay to figure out his next steps.Isla Garrick’s late grandma left Isla her house... moreTheir love was epic, but it didn’t last. Will they give it a second chance?Nolan Parker left his small town broken-hearted after the love of his life publicly humiliated him on a local radio show when she tried to catch him cheating. Except he wasn’t cheating. He was working overtime to pay for a ring. Three years later, after a fallout with his boss, he heads back to Morgan’s Bay to figure out his next steps.Isla Garrick’s late grandma left Isla her house. What on earth was she thinking? Isla didn’t know the first thing about being a homeowner, but she was determined not to let her grandma down. When a new tenant moves into the rental next door, she decides to be neighborly and bring freshly baked brownies over. Never did she think the love of her life who took her heart when he moved away would answer the door.Stuck living next to each other, the steamy chemistry that brought them together flares to life, making it impossible to ignore. Now they have to face their past or risk old insecurities destroying their chance at a happy ending.This second chance romance is the newest installment in Theresa Paolo’s Morgan’s Bay series that will tug at your heartstrings. less

He never believed in fairytales until she knocked on his door. There isn’t a hurdle Raelyn Shaw, Morgan’s Bay’s party planner extraordinaire, can’t overcome. So, when a hurricane destroys her client’s venue, she is determined to find the perfect replacement. The old barn catches her eye, but when she knocks on the owner’s door, the last person she expects to see is her high school crush who went MIA a decade ago... moreHe never believed in fairytales until she knocked on his door. There isn’t a hurdle Raelyn Shaw, Morgan’s Bay’s party planner extraordinaire, can’t overcome. So, when a hurricane destroys her client’s venue, she is determined to find the perfect replacement. The old barn catches her eye, but when she knocks on the owner’s door, the last person she expects to see is her high school crush who went MIA a decade ago. Ryder Douglas became somewhat of a recluse after an accident took both of his parent’s lives. After all, he was the one behind the wheel. The scar on his face is a constant reminder of that awful night, and one of the reasons he stays hidden away. Nobody wants to be reminded of the tragedy that struck their small town. He’s content with his life until a perky brunette brings light and laughter to his doorstep. While Ryder helps Raelyn turn the barn into a magical setting, he wrestles with the guilt that’s consumed him for years and starts to question if he’s the monster he’s made himself believe he is. Maybe it’s possible for his broken heart to not only heal but to let someone else in. All Because I Found You is the fourth book in the Morgan’s Bay series, but each of these steamy small-town romances can be enjoyed as a standalone. less