Takoda Outreach Center Series by Sammi Cee

Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. Opening a soup kitchen in my mom’s honor is a dream come true. Doing it with my two best friends only makes it  better. Zachery, with his haunted eyes and air of unhappiness, is convinced to help out, and I want nothing more than to make him smile. When he needs a fake date for a family party, I happily return the favor... moreWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. Opening a soup kitchen in my mom’s honor is a dream come true. Doing it with my two best friends only makes it  better. Zachery, with his haunted eyes and air of unhappiness, is convinced to help out, and I want nothing more than to make him smile. When he needs a fake date for a family party, I happily return the favor.Now we’re getting to know each other better, and I know he’s all that’s been missing from my life. Can I convince the stubborn man to open his heart and start living again, or will he drown in his sorrow?In this story, you’ll find quirky old people, brilliant uses for superglue, and chalkboard confessions of love. In Sammi’s low-angst, super-sweet world, hugs are freely given and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed.Previously titled Heavenly Melody: No changes have to original manuscript have been made. less

Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle.Sleeping in a motorhome for the winter may not be ideal, but it protects me and my friends from the winter cold, so I’ll take it. Luckily, volunteering at the soup kitchen guarantees warm days and hot food. That’s enough for me. Or it was, until Caleb, the famous chef, infiltrates my kitchen.When the snow starts falling, he offers sanctuary from the storm. All he wants in return is... moreWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle.Sleeping in a motorhome for the winter may not be ideal, but it protects me and my friends from the winter cold, so I’ll take it. Luckily, volunteering at the soup kitchen guarantees warm days and hot food. That’s enough for me. Or it was, until Caleb, the famous chef, infiltrates my kitchen.When the snow starts falling, he offers sanctuary from the storm. All he wants in return is...a place in my heart.I’ve survived life on the streets, but am I brave enough to accept all he’s offering?In this second book in Takoda Outreach Center, you’ll find a clueless chef, a bag lady who takes no sass, and the rest of the crew who can’t seem to mind their own business. In Sammi’s low-angst, super-sweet world, hugs are freely given and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed.Previously titled Jasper’s: No changes to the original manuscript have been made. less

Sharing an apartment with your brother's best friend wasn’t supposed to be complicated—or involve feelings. In a triumphant stand, Lachlan tells his father he’s gay immediately following his high school graduation. He’s done letting the man who destroyed their family control him. When Lachlan’s spontaneous declaration tilts his world on its axis, Kamari, his brother’s best friend, comes to the rescue and offers him the perfect solution. Roommates... moreSharing an apartment with your brother's best friend wasn’t supposed to be complicated—or involve feelings. In a triumphant stand, Lachlan tells his father he’s gay immediately following his high school graduation. He’s done letting the man who destroyed their family control him. When Lachlan’s spontaneous declaration tilts his world on its axis, Kamari, his brother’s best friend, comes to the rescue and offers him the perfect solution. Roommates.Fresh out of college, Karmari’s back in Takoda and ready to live his life to the fullest. He’s happy to help out Lachlan by giving him a place to stay, but he doesn’t expect how quickly they bond.Lachlan’s eager for new experiences, and Kamari‘s more than happy to go along for the ride. But living in such close quarters, the lines between friendship and love start to blur. Can Kamari trust that Lachlan is old enough to know what he wants or will he let the man who’s already ruined Lachlan’s childhood convince him to let him go?Takoda Outreach Center: When you’re holding hope in the palm of your hand... Low-angst. sweet stories of finding your happily ever after where you least expected it. less

Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle.How did my life get so complicated?Starting a food pantry, my heart’s deepest desire, was finally happening. . Fate has funny timing. With my dream coming true, I find myself responsible for two homeless boys with deep secrets and their sassy “guardian” who isn’t talking either. That would be enough to handle without my weekly hook-up, Officer Marcus LeBleu, sniffing around... moreWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle.How did my life get so complicated?Starting a food pantry, my heart’s deepest desire, was finally happening. . Fate has funny timing. With my dream coming true, I find myself responsible for two homeless boys with deep secrets and their sassy “guardian” who isn’t talking either. That would be enough to handle without my weekly hook-up, Officer Marcus LeBleu, sniffing around. Does he need to be hot and perfect? Volunteering his time and services is great, but again…timing.Everyone adores him, conspiring against me to nudge us together. But only I know the danger I face if he finds out about my secret roommates. The one thing I know for sure is these kids need to be mine—safe, warm, and fed. Trusting Marcus is a risk, jeopardizing his career and my heart if the secrets come out. Not taking the chance on him might be the real mistake though. This third book in the Takoda Outreach Center features one snarky teenager who will steal your heart, a little boy who’s excited to have a best friend, and a dorky forklift operator. In Sammi’s low-angst, super-sweet world, hugs are freely given and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed. Possible trigger for references to off-page sexual abuse of a minor.Previously titled Fisher’s: No changes to the original manuscript have been made. less

Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle.When my homophobic, racist father caused a scene at my high school graduation, nobody was surprised, especially me. Getting kicked out the same day? Not a surprise either. I knew today represented freedom, but…maybe not quite so much?With nowhere else to go, I’d be stupid to turn down Kamari’s kind offer... moreWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle.When my homophobic, racist father caused a scene at my high school graduation, nobody was surprised, especially me. Getting kicked out the same day? Not a surprise either. I knew today represented freedom, but…maybe not quite so much?With nowhere else to go, I’d be stupid to turn down Kamari’s kind offer. My brother’s super hot best friend isn’t only offering a place to stay, the man seems excited about it.  I just need to keep my crush a secret so things don’t get awkward.Now we’re hanging out every night, going on runs and having dinner, and my feelings are growing from crush to…so much more. With us both catching feels, will I be able to keep him? My relationship with my brother is everything to me, and I can’t lose either of them. The question is, how will my brother feel about our newfound love? Please, God, don’t make any of us have to choose.This fourth book in the Takoda Outreach Center has a young man with beautiful hair and eyes that mesmerize, men who drive each other to a distraction with their lack of shirts, and an over-protective big brother who’s reaction isn’t quite what they expected. In Sammi’s low-angst, super-sweet world, hugs are freely given and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed. Previously titled Kamari’s: No changes have been made. less

Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle.Look, I know my life doesn’t look easy. I adopted the three children I fostered, and they keep me on my toes. My house is a little lived in, they eat constantly, and someone always needs a ride somewhere. It’s amazing, stressful, and exhausting, but mostly amazing... moreWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle.Look, I know my life doesn’t look easy. I adopted the three children I fostered, and they keep me on my toes. My house is a little lived in, they eat constantly, and someone always needs a ride somewhere. It’s amazing, stressful, and exhausting, but mostly amazing. When I took my daughter to get fancy braids for her first day of kindergarten, I wasn’t trying to make a new friend out of Austin, the hottie hair stylist. I have a perfectly good support system already. Yet, everytime I turn around, he’s right there ready to save the day. Including a little sexy-time stress relief.While I appreciate everything he’s done for us, especially watching the kids so I can help set up a childcare care center at Takoda Outreach Center, I’m not interested in more. At least that’s what I keep telling myself…Here in the fifth book of the Takoda Outreach Series, you can expect moonlight motorcycle rides, ill-timed knocks at the door, and a science experiment gone wrong. And as always in Sammi’s low-angst, super-sweet world, hugs are freely given and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed. less

Jonathan watched all of his friends fall in love, get married, and grow their families. All he’s ever wanted is a relationship as wonderful as the one his parents have always had. Is it possible that he passed up a chance at happiness years ago when he let his fears of pursuing his best friend’s little brother blind him to what could be?Anson has been in love with Jonathon since the first time he laid eyes on him... moreJonathan watched all of his friends fall in love, get married, and grow their families. All he’s ever wanted is a relationship as wonderful as the one his parents have always had. Is it possible that he passed up a chance at happiness years ago when he let his fears of pursuing his best friend’s little brother blind him to what could be?Anson has been in love with Jonathon since the first time he laid eyes on him. At the time, he knew the age gap was too much for the older man, so he flirted hard but never pushed for anything more. When his career path took him out of Takoda, he knew he’d be back someday and hoped that Jonathon would still be on the market.After the death of his childhood best friend leaves him raising her three-year-old, Anson is home, but is he ready to claim the one man he’s never been able—or wanted—to forget? With the sound of bells in the air and mistletoe dangling from the ceiling, these two men are finally ready and willing for the magic of Christmas to give them their hearts desire, a little family of their own—together. Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. In this sixth and final book, check in with all your favorite characters after eight years of living their best lives. less