Silver Falls Series by Hayleigh Sol

A chance discovery of a handwritten love scene leads to friendship and undeniable attraction for two people who’ve sworn off love. They might be perfect for each other...but they haven’t actually met.Will they continue to play it safe or will they risk another heartbreak for a chance at love?Best-selling author Jax Rowland is writing the first book of his next spy thriller series and it's not going well... moreA chance discovery of a handwritten love scene leads to friendship and undeniable attraction for two people who’ve sworn off love. They might be perfect for each other...but they haven’t actually met.Will they continue to play it safe or will they risk another heartbreak for a chance at love?Best-selling author Jax Rowland is writing the first book of his next spy thriller series and it's not going well. If he can't create a deeper connection between his characters, he faces more negative reviews from readers fed up with his one-dimensional Bond-girls.Dr. Sophie Grimaldi is successful, single and content to remain that way. Disappointed (or worse) by romantic relationships all her life, the only interest she has in men these days are her delicious book boyfriends. When Sophie discovers a set of handwritten notes between the pages of a library book, curiosity quickly turns to exasperation over the author’s cringe-worthy attempt at a steamy sex scene. Automatically, she scribbles her own version, forgetting all about the page when she returns the book. She never imagines the author will find her revision.Embarrassed to view his work through a mystery critic’s eyes, Jax offers Sophie a job writing the love scenes of his next novel. As sexy emails and flirty texts turn into a friendship teeming with chemistry, Sophie and Jax agree to finally meet in person. But, a series of missed connections and unexpected twists make it clear that fate has other plans for them.Will they heed the warning signs or choose to write their own destiny?**Note: An Unexpected Find was originally published with the title Book Review. This revised version (12/2020) can be read as a standalone or the first in the Silver Falls series. Due to mature content, this book is recommended for readers 18+. less

Mike’s always been the nice guy. The feelings he suddenly has for his best friend, Mel, are anything but nice.Melanie’s only looking for a casual fling. Her BFF is making it hard to remember casual is all she wants.Mike and Melanie have been best friends all their lives. They've seen each other through Mel's parents' divorce and Mike's rollercoaster relationship... moreMike’s always been the nice guy. The feelings he suddenly has for his best friend, Mel, are anything but nice.Melanie’s only looking for a casual fling. Her BFF is making it hard to remember casual is all she wants.Mike and Melanie have been best friends all their lives. They've seen each other through Mel's parents' divorce and Mike's rollercoaster relationship. Despite the rumors in high school and accusations from Mike’s jealous girlfriend, they’ve never seen each other as anything more than besties.Melanie doesn’t do long term relationships. A lifetime of conditional love from her parents and observing their disaster of a marriage have shown her that no-strings affairs are the only way to go. Now, if she could just find a genuinely nice guy for her next fling...Wait, when did her best friend get to be so hot?Mike’s finally ended his toxic relationship with the girl he’s been with on and off since high school. Attention-seeking, ultimatum-giving Katie moved on to start a new life and so will he. When Mel moves back to their hometown of Silver Falls, hanging with his best friend feels just like old times. Almost. If he could just stop checking her out and imagining her naked all the time...Are Melanie and Mike willing to risk their friendship for a casual fling? Is it harmless flirtation or is it the start of something more? less

Rachel needs a partner she can trust to raise a child with. Scott doesn’t trust a woman with kids on the brain. At 36, Rachel’s achieved her career goals and is now focused on two things: adopting a child and finding a partner to raise that child with. Since love and marriage haven’t happened for her after all these years of dating, it’s time for a different approach... moreRachel needs a partner she can trust to raise a child with. Scott doesn’t trust a woman with kids on the brain. At 36, Rachel’s achieved her career goals and is now focused on two things: adopting a child and finding a partner to raise that child with. Since love and marriage haven’t happened for her after all these years of dating, it’s time for a different approach.People—ahem, Scott—may judge her for it, but she refuses to let that stop her from looking for a decent guy who’s ready to be a father. Hooking up with a player like Scott is a complication she doesn’t have time for.Except...she can’t seem to stay away from him and the steamy connection they have. Or that damn dimple when he smiles.Scott knows first-hand that a woman intent on having kids will do anything to achieve her goal. Even at the expense of a marriage. Since his divorce, he’s been single. A serial dater with no interest in anything serious. Until he can’t stop thinking about the feisty attorney who challenges him in ways no other woman has. He’s turning on the charm, but Rachel seems to be immune.Except for that one hot night…and that other one…**Note: Preconceived Notions is Book 2 in the Silver Falls Series, though it can be enjoyed as a standalone. Due to mature content, this book is recommended for readers 18+. Silver Falls Series:Book 1: An Unexpected FindBook 1.5: More than Friends (a novella)Book 2: Preconceived Notions less