Dogwood Falls Series by Carly Keene

Former bad-boy Drew Seaforth comes home to his small tourist town in the North Carolina mountains after spending eight years in the Army, to take over his dad's auto service business. He drops in to his old hangout, only to find that it's no longer the Sweet Shoppe. It's now called Andie's Candies, and it's jam-packed with customers.Andie herself is Andrea Schubert, the girl whose junior prom he ruined. It wasn't his intention, but she's never forgiven him... moreFormer bad-boy Drew Seaforth comes home to his small tourist town in the North Carolina mountains after spending eight years in the Army, to take over his dad's auto service business. He drops in to his old hangout, only to find that it's no longer the Sweet Shoppe. It's now called Andie's Candies, and it's jam-packed with customers.Andie herself is Andrea Schubert, the girl whose junior prom he ruined. It wasn't his intention, but she's never forgiven him.These days, Andie is a curvaceous beauty with plenty of confidence. Every second they spend in each other's company seems to sizzle with mutual attraction, and Drew wants her more than ever. Can he convince her to give him more than just a taste of her love?Short, sweet, steamy alpha-male/curvy-girl romance. Introduction to the Dogwood Falls series, but can be read as a standalone. No cheating, no cliffhangers, but a guaranteed HEA. less

Welcome to Dogwood Falls, NC: Small town. Big love.JESSICA:I can’t say nothing ever changes in Dogwood Falls. I love the new economic developments.It’s just that nothing ever seems to change for me.I’m still here working at the bank. Still stuck. Still alone.The same way I’ve been since Ward moved away twelve years ago, when we were teenagers. Every time I look for him on social media, I’m forced to admit defeat. He’s just not there.But one day, I look up from the teller’s desk and see him—here... moreWelcome to Dogwood Falls, NC: Small town. Big love.JESSICA:I can’t say nothing ever changes in Dogwood Falls. I love the new economic developments.It’s just that nothing ever seems to change for me.I’m still here working at the bank. Still stuck. Still alone.The same way I’ve been since Ward moved away twelve years ago, when we were teenagers. Every time I look for him on social media, I’m forced to admit defeat. He’s just not there.But one day, I look up from the teller’s desk and see him—here.It feels like time started ticking again.And the way he’s looking at me tells me that he’s here for me.WARD:Moving away from my hometown when my dad got a job all the way across the country was hard.Being a teenager is hard enough, without losing the person who knows you best.I lost the person who loved me.Now that I’m out of the army and back in Dogwood Falls, I can’t wait to see Jess.My Jess. I gave her half of an engraved coin before I left, and I kept the other half.Seeing that she still wears my token on a chain around her neck tells me that she never gave up on me.Even when I gave up on myself.Does love ever give people another shot?Short, sweet, steamy military man/curvy-girl small-town second-chance romance. No cheating. No cliffhanger. Guaranteed HEA. Part of a series, but can be read as a standalone. less

Welcome to Dogwood Falls, NC: Small town. Big love.LYRA:I love my hometown of Dogwood Falls.The only thing wrong with it is that all the good men in town are already taken.But one night I go to nearby Love Lake’s “Boardwalk Open Mic” night, just for fun.And there he is: the most beautiful man I’ve ever laid eyes on, playing his guitar and singing.Afterward, I tell him I like his music. He tells me he likes my smile.Something’s beginning between us. I just hope I’m right about him... moreWelcome to Dogwood Falls, NC: Small town. Big love.LYRA:I love my hometown of Dogwood Falls.The only thing wrong with it is that all the good men in town are already taken.But one night I go to nearby Love Lake’s “Boardwalk Open Mic” night, just for fun.And there he is: the most beautiful man I’ve ever laid eyes on, playing his guitar and singing.Afterward, I tell him I like his music. He tells me he likes my smile.Something’s beginning between us. I just hope I’m right about him.INDIGO:After twelve years in the US Navy, I’m out.I take a job repairing boats at Love Lake Watercraft.I spend the rest of my time writing songs, and sometimes I get to sing them for people.One night, I meet the most beautiful girl in the world. She’s like a song you want to hear over and over.Something wonderful begins to happen between us.But then a misunderstanding ruins everything.Will Lyra ever trust me again?Short, sweet, steamy curvy-girl/hometown hero instalove romance. No cheating. No cliffhanger. Guaranteed HEA. Part of a series, but can be read as a standalone. less