Never a Bride Series by Libby Waterford

Keeping this staycation fling casual turns out to be impossible when you can't help falling in love. ----. Dr. Rosie Snyder doesn't do vacations. Period. So when she's ordered to take three weeks off, she's at a loss until her best friend ropes her into fulfilling some bridesmaid duties by organizing an engagement party. Gus Cuevas, a cute gardener at the party's venue, might be the perfect distraction. When Rosie suggests Gus complete her vacation checklist with a fling, he quickly agrees... moreKeeping this staycation fling casual turns out to be impossible when you can't help falling in love. ----. Dr. Rosie Snyder doesn't do vacations. Period. So when she's ordered to take three weeks off, she's at a loss until her best friend ropes her into fulfilling some bridesmaid duties by organizing an engagement party. Gus Cuevas, a cute gardener at the party's venue, might be the perfect distraction. When Rosie suggests Gus complete her vacation checklist with a fling, he quickly agrees. He knows the driven doctor would never fit into his live-for-the-now lifestyle of surfing, sunshine, and cerveza, but spending a few weeks with the beautiful brunette suits him just fine. It's not long before Gus realizes that three weeks together isn't enough—he wants a lifetime. But Rosie's not looking for happily ever after…even if it turns out she just can't help falling in love. ----. This is the first book in the steamy Never a Bride series, about four bridesmaids in a society Santa Barbara wedding. 63,000 words. less

You can’t make someone love you. But what if they already do? ----. Best friends Ophelia Winesap and Jamie Kendell both work with kids, adore dessert, and will be in-laws once their respective cousins finally tie the knot. Their friendship has one rule: no discussing love, sex, or romance. Self-declared spinster Ophelia doesn’t want to waste her energy when love is an illusion and sex isn’t nearly as satisfying as a chocolate cupcake... moreYou can’t make someone love you. But what if they already do? ----. Best friends Ophelia Winesap and Jamie Kendell both work with kids, adore dessert, and will be in-laws once their respective cousins finally tie the knot. Their friendship has one rule: no discussing love, sex, or romance. Self-declared spinster Ophelia doesn’t want to waste her energy when love is an illusion and sex isn’t nearly as satisfying as a chocolate cupcake. Jamie uses their pact to avoid telling Ophelia he’s been pining for her since they met, but things get complicated when a night of platonic bed-sharing leads to Jamie’s discovery that Ophelia might be just as attracted to him as he is to the curvy blonde. And when the bride-to-be demands their plus-ones to the wedding, Ophelia finds herself hoping Jamie won’t want to bring anyone but her. Friends with benefits is one thing, but a real relationship is so much more. While Jamie’s ready to commit, Ophelia’s a proud member of the “Never a Bride” club. Jamie knows he can’t make Ophelia love him back… but maybe she already does? ----. Book two of a steamy new series about four bridesmaids at a Santa Barbara society wedding who form a pact to be Never a Bride. Book two of a steamy new series about four bridesmaids at a Santa Barbara society wedding who form a pact to be Never a Bride. less

Kate Treanor gave up hope of having a family of her own when her fiancé died three years ago. But miracles—and mistakes—happen. After a scorching one-night stand with a stranger leaves her pregnant, Kate’s determined to raise the baby by herself. But when she encounters the criminally charismatic baby-daddy at her best friend’s wedding, she’s torn between getting him to sign away his parental rights and getting him back in bed... moreKate Treanor gave up hope of having a family of her own when her fiancé died three years ago. But miracles—and mistakes—happen. After a scorching one-night stand with a stranger leaves her pregnant, Kate’s determined to raise the baby by herself. But when she encounters the criminally charismatic baby-daddy at her best friend’s wedding, she’s torn between getting him to sign away his parental rights and getting him back in bed. Playboy Oliver Mercier is thrilled when Kate reappears in his life—until it turns out she’s more interested in having him forfeit his responsibilities than repeating a night he’s never forgotten. Oliver is faced with upending his lifestyle to become a co-parent with the baby-mama he’ll never stop wanting. He won't stop fighting for her, because he can't fight this feeling. This is a full-length book in the steamy, funny series (now complete! ) about four bridesmaids in a society Santa Barbara wedding who form a pact to be Never a Bride . Scroll up to buy! less