Haven Bay Series by Alexa Rivers

Love was never part of the plan… Then There Was You…After struggling as a teen to support his ill mother, Sterling Knight understands the value of hard work and financial stability. It’s made him a workaholic, and he’s determined to prove himself by ensuring his company’s next project—a resort in the small seaside town of Haven Bay—is a huge success. He’s found the perfect piece of land. Now all he has to do is convince the stubborn (and distractingly beautiful) owner to sell... moreLove was never part of the plan… Then There Was You…After struggling as a teen to support his ill mother, Sterling Knight understands the value of hard work and financial stability. It’s made him a workaholic, and he’s determined to prove himself by ensuring his company’s next project—a resort in the small seaside town of Haven Bay—is a huge success. He’s found the perfect piece of land. Now all he has to do is convince the stubborn (and distractingly beautiful) owner to sell.Katarina Hopa has no intention of ever selling her property to some corporate suit. That land and the house on it are her sanctuary and all she has left. But Sterling stirs feelings and desires she thought she’d buried with her husband long ago. Ignoring their intense attraction is impossible. All she can do now is guard her heart against the devastation that will happen when everything falls apart. And it will fall apart. Because surely, no one gets a second chance at true love… right?Can Katarina and Sterling overcome the pain of their tragic pasts and clear a path to happily ever after? Or will fear keep them apart forever?Author’s Note: Opposites attract. Second chance at love. Uptight businessman with a heart of gold. Quirky small town. Meddling friends and relatives. Sexy-times and beachside kisses. True love. less

After a lifetime of being held back by illness, blogger Brooke Griffiths is finally healthy enough to pursue her dream of hiking to Mt Everest base camp. The first step in her plan is convincing professional adventurer Jack Farrelly to help her prepare. Only, they exchanged a mind-blowing kiss weeks ago, and he never called, which in a town the size of Haven Bay, is downright awkward. All she has to do is put her pride aside to achieve her goal... moreAfter a lifetime of being held back by illness, blogger Brooke Griffiths is finally healthy enough to pursue her dream of hiking to Mt Everest base camp. The first step in her plan is convincing professional adventurer Jack Farrelly to help her prepare. Only, they exchanged a mind-blowing kiss weeks ago, and he never called, which in a town the size of Haven Bay, is downright awkward. All she has to do is put her pride aside to achieve her goal. Should be easy—right?Jack Farrelly dated a woman in the public eye before, and he doesn’t care to repeat the experience, no matter how tempting Brooke is. Though the instructor in him wants to help her get ready to hike Mt Everest, he thinks she’s better off setting her sights a little lower. But denying her proves impossible—both professionally and personally—and before long, he’s in deeper than he ever imagined possible.When old wounds are reopened, can Brooke and Jack overcome the pain of their pasts and take a chance on love? Or will they let the fear of being hurt keep them apart? Author’s Note: Opposites attract. Outdoorsy hero. Smart heroine with plenty of sass. Quirky small town. Meddling friends and relatives. Sexy-times. Kisses in the forest. True love. less

She’s running for her life. He’s hiding from his past. When the two collide, can they emerge with their hearts intact?When Megan Talbot flees her violent ex, she seeks refuge in the charming beachside town of Haven Bay. The kind-hearted locals are happy to help her recuperate without interfering—all except brooding, tattooed Tione. He’s made it clear he thinks she’s trouble, but she despite his distrust, she can’t seem to stay away from him... moreShe’s running for her life. He’s hiding from his past. When the two collide, can they emerge with their hearts intact?When Megan Talbot flees her violent ex, she seeks refuge in the charming beachside town of Haven Bay. The kind-hearted locals are happy to help her recuperate without interfering—all except brooding, tattooed Tione. He’s made it clear he thinks she’s trouble, but she despite his distrust, she can’t seem to stay away from him. After all, who could resist a bearded hulk whose life is dictated by his four rescue dogs? Tione Kingi just wants to be left alone. After his life in Silicon Valley imploded, he returned home to New Zealand and reinvented himself. Now, he has a few close friends, a simple job, and a cabin on the edge of the forest. He doesn’t need a pretty woman with haunted eyes turning him inside out with her every hard-won smile, and he especially doesn’t need whatever problems are following close on her heels. The more time they spend together, the harder it is for Tione to deny the feelings growing between them. But Megan isn’t the only one with secrets, and when their pasts catch up with them, everything—including her life—hangs in the balance. less

Five years ago, she left her ex and gave birth in secret. Now her ex's sexy brother has moved to town, and he wants answers. But he might just steal her heart, too.Single mother Bex Cane doesn’t have time for love. It’s hard enough managing three jobs and her precocious five-year-old daughter Izzy. Fortunately, she has all the support she needs from her friends and family in Haven Bay. A man would only complicate things... moreFive years ago, she left her ex and gave birth in secret. Now her ex's sexy brother has moved to town, and he wants answers. But he might just steal her heart, too.Single mother Bex Cane doesn’t have time for love. It’s hard enough managing three jobs and her precocious five-year-old daughter Izzy. Fortunately, she has all the support she needs from her friends and family in Haven Bay. A man would only complicate things. But when her ex’s brother moves to the area and discovers the truth about Izzy, he throws Bex’s life into a tailspin.Michael Briggston never thought he’d see Bex again. Not after she dumped his brother and walked out of their lives. Considering how close he’d come to making a fool of himself by proclaiming his love for her when she was unavailable, he’d been happy to see the end of temptation. But now she’s back in his life, and he can’t help noticing that her daughter looks an awful lot like his brother. He’ll get to the bottom of the mystery—even if it stirs feelings he’d thought long dead.Despite their history, Bex and Michael can’t resist the spark between them. But when Michael’s brother arrives in the bay, can their unexpected passion survive? less

Faith needs a fake boyfriend to ward off her matchmaking mother. Sexy single dad Shane fits the bill. Now he just needs to persuade her to give him a chance at something real.Faith St. John doesn’t do relationships. Not after a string of men told her she’s just too much. Too loud, too quirky, too full-on. But then her parents turn up in Haven Bay with a blind date in tow. As if things couldn’t get worse, her high school sweetheart—who broke her heart and her ego—asks for a second chance... moreFaith needs a fake boyfriend to ward off her matchmaking mother. Sexy single dad Shane fits the bill. Now he just needs to persuade her to give him a chance at something real.Faith St. John doesn’t do relationships. Not after a string of men told her she’s just too much. Too loud, too quirky, too full-on. But then her parents turn up in Haven Bay with a blind date in tow. As if things couldn’t get worse, her high school sweetheart—who broke her heart and her ego—asks for a second chance. Enough is enough. She needs a man to play the role of devoted boyfriend—at least until her parents and ex leave town—and she knows just the guy for the job.Shane Walker has yearned for curvy ice-cream maker Faith since she started babysitting his sons. He’s never bothered to pursue her because it would be crazy to imagine that the vivacious woman would even look twice at a jaded school teacher like him. But when their pretend kisses begin to feel genuine, he’ll have to decide if he’s willing to risk his battered heart.With Shane’s ex interfering, and his eldest son reluctant to embrace Faith’s new role in their lives, can the couple overcome the odds—and their personal hang-ups—to pave a path to happily ever after? less

She’s a trophy-wife turned outcast. He’s the hunky librarian she once rejected. Sparks fly when he becomes her boss, but can they put the past behind them to try again?Jobless and homeless, Charity St. John is forced to return to Haven Bay with her tail between her legs. Three years have passed since the scandal that blew her glamorous life apart, but no one in the beachside hometown has forgotten. Far from rolling out the welcome wagon, they’d rather she’d have stayed gone... moreShe’s a trophy-wife turned outcast. He’s the hunky librarian she once rejected. Sparks fly when he becomes her boss, but can they put the past behind them to try again?Jobless and homeless, Charity St. John is forced to return to Haven Bay with her tail between her legs. Three years have passed since the scandal that blew her glamorous life apart, but no one in the beachside hometown has forgotten. Far from rolling out the welcome wagon, they’d rather she’d have stayed gone.Kyle Pride has more reason to hate Charity than most. The former beauty queen broke his heart and stomped on his pride back in high school. When his manager hires Charity as Kyle’s assistant, he wants nothing to do with her. But the woman she’s become bears little resemblance to the one he remembers. Beneath a prickly outer shell, she’s hiding a heart that’s bruised and desperately in need of healing.As things get heated in the stacks, Charity sets out to prove that she’s worthy of his love. But with the shadow of the past lingering, can they build a future together, or will everything come crumbling down? less

She’s broken-hearted. He’s just broken. When they become temporary neighbors, will they be able to heal together?Mikayla Talbot has been in love with her boss for years, but when she humiliates herself in front of him—and his brand new fiancé—enough is enough. Determined to move on, she retreats to the beachside town of Haven Bay to lick her wounds, and finds herself intrigued by the surly man next door.Anderson Gray’s time as a Hollywood A-lister is long behind him... moreShe’s broken-hearted. He’s just broken. When they become temporary neighbors, will they be able to heal together?Mikayla Talbot has been in love with her boss for years, but when she humiliates herself in front of him—and his brand new fiancé—enough is enough. Determined to move on, she retreats to the beachside town of Haven Bay to lick her wounds, and finds herself intrigued by the surly man next door.Anderson Gray’s time as a Hollywood A-lister is long behind him. A traumatic event in his past scarred his soul, and now he barely manages to get through each day. When a beautiful but bossy woman temporarily moves into the cottage beside his, she seems determined to draw him out of his shell, and he isn’t sure whether to hold her close or push her away.Gray doesn’t believe he has anything to offer, and Mikayla is wary of jumping into a relationship when her confidence has been knocked. Can these two cautious hearts risk everything for love? less

Whoever said getting pregnant to the town playboy was a good idea… they were wrong.Gabrielle Walker’s world implodes when she discovers that her boyfriend is engaged to another woman. In need of a change, she uproots her life and moves to Haven Bay, hoping to mend her broken heart.But there’s no small town love story for her. Instead, a night of passion with playboy bartender Logan Pride—her brother’s friend—results in a positive pregnancy test and no white picket fence in sight... moreWhoever said getting pregnant to the town playboy was a good idea… they were wrong.Gabrielle Walker’s world implodes when she discovers that her boyfriend is engaged to another woman. In need of a change, she uproots her life and moves to Haven Bay, hoping to mend her broken heart.But there’s no small town love story for her. Instead, a night of passion with playboy bartender Logan Pride—her brother’s friend—results in a positive pregnancy test and no white picket fence in sight.Logan doesn’t want children, but now he’ll have to choose between following in the footsteps of his no-good absentee father or putting his lonely heart on the line. less