Vacation Friends Romance Series by Roseann McGrath Brooks

Emily has a happy, if simple, life. Having come through a family tragedy, she now loves her job, her apartment, her friends, and her church. But when her childhood crush walks into the Poconos inn where she works, her well-ordered world begins to turn upside down. Daniel’s life looks enviable from the outside. He’s a businessman flying high with all the trappings of success. But his brother’s involvement in a religious cult has broken his family’s heart and caused Daniel to doubt God’s goodness... moreEmily has a happy, if simple, life. Having come through a family tragedy, she now loves her job, her apartment, her friends, and her church. But when her childhood crush walks into the Poconos inn where she works, her well-ordered world begins to turn upside down. Daniel’s life looks enviable from the outside. He’s a businessman flying high with all the trappings of success. But his brother’s involvement in a religious cult has broken his family’s heart and caused Daniel to doubt God’s goodness. As Emily and Daniel begin to realize they have a lot more in common than they did as kids playing on the beach, an accident tests both their faith journeys. Can lessons learned through Emily’s past rekindle Daniel’s convictions and draw the two of them closer to each other? less

Bailey doesn’t do well with change. After a series of misfortunes, her life is finally on an even keel. The last thing she needs is a new romance, especially with an over-the-top, good-looking guy who is on a different journey than she is.Romance is not in the plans for Tanner, either. Although he usually embraces new experiences, his obligations to family keep him from committing to anything but fun... moreBailey doesn’t do well with change. After a series of misfortunes, her life is finally on an even keel. The last thing she needs is a new romance, especially with an over-the-top, good-looking guy who is on a different journey than she is.Romance is not in the plans for Tanner, either. Although he usually embraces new experiences, his obligations to family keep him from committing to anything but fun. With his brother, David, who has Down syndrome, poised to move in with him, Tanner’s budding friendship with Bailey is a perfect no-strings fit—especially at Christmastime.When Tanner’s brother makes a Christmas Eve announcement that detours everyone’s best-laid plans, can love lead Bailey and Tanner to commit to a new path together? less

Paralegal Nathan Kochka has always tried to be the good guy. And although the intriguing manager at his new gym seems to eye him with suspicion, his goal is to win her over. His nearly three years of living one day at a time in recovery have taught him that any change of heart is possible.To gym manager Sofia Alonzo, protecting herself, her mother, and her own heart is paramount... moreParalegal Nathan Kochka has always tried to be the good guy. And although the intriguing manager at his new gym seems to eye him with suspicion, his goal is to win her over. His nearly three years of living one day at a time in recovery have taught him that any change of heart is possible.To gym manager Sofia Alonzo, protecting herself, her mother, and her own heart is paramount. Her deadbeat father taught her what to avoid, and the charming new gym member represents all of He’s confident, professional, sophisticated—and most likely to leave when the going gets tough.But when Sofia’s harassing boss gets sued, he tries to blackmail Sofia into dating Nathan to get legal help. Everything that matters to her is on the line. And when Nathan quickly—and graciously—agrees to a fake-dating ruse, Sofia starts to rethink her initial appraisal of the “fancy lawyer type.”Is Nathan playing games or truly making himself vulnerable? Can Sofia risk her heart as well? less