Hampton Hearts Series by Abby Millsaps

Victoria Thompson knows exactly what she wants in life: to finish her graphic design degree so she can land a full-time job with benefits, to spend her free time painting when she’s not working alongside her best friends at Clinton’s Family Restaurant, and to continue sleeping with her ex-boyfriend without letting him get too close.She knows that loving Rhett-- her favorite person, her best friend since childhood, her steady and devoted golden boy-- means letting him go eventually... moreVictoria Thompson knows exactly what she wants in life: to finish her graphic design degree so she can land a full-time job with benefits, to spend her free time painting when she’s not working alongside her best friends at Clinton’s Family Restaurant, and to continue sleeping with her ex-boyfriend without letting him get too close.She knows that loving Rhett-- her favorite person, her best friend since childhood, her steady and devoted golden boy-- means letting him go eventually. But she’s not ready to let him go yet.Her proposed arrangement is simple. They can be friends-with-benefits when he’s home in Hampton, Ohio as long as he promises to date other people when he’s back at school.Everhett Wheeler is a man with a detailed plan: graduate with his MBA, then move to Virginia to take his rightful place in the executive suite at his grandad’s company. He’s calculated, confident, and self-assured. The one thing he can’t predict is what happens to his relationship with Tori once he moves away for good. He has always wanted more, and she knows it. But in a battle of wills, she always wins.After an unplanned weekend together, Tori and Rhett start to question whether the arrangement they’ve relied on for the last three years is too much or just not enough. Is it time to go their separate ways? Do they have the courage to commit to a real relationship? Or will a series of surprise visits, soul-crushing lies, and unexpected news tear them apart before they can even try?When You’re Home is a steamy new adult romance that includes mature themes, offensive language, substance abuse, and infidelity. less

Everhett Wheeler got the girl. And not just any girl, his girl. The love of his life. The counterpart of his soul. The woman he’s been pursuing for the last ten years. Loving Tori comes as naturally as breathing, and he knows that marrying her will be the privilege of a lifetime.Victoria Thompson is giving herself permission to be loved. After years of resisting her undeniable connection to her best friend, she’s finally ready to surrender... moreEverhett Wheeler got the girl. And not just any girl, his girl. The love of his life. The counterpart of his soul. The woman he’s been pursuing for the last ten years. Loving Tori comes as naturally as breathing, and he knows that marrying her will be the privilege of a lifetime.Victoria Thompson is giving herself permission to be loved. After years of resisting her undeniable connection to her best friend, she’s finally ready to surrender. Accepting Rhett’s proposal of forever is easier than she expected and more fulfilling than she ever dreamed. Now that she’s done trying to keep him at arm’s length, she knows that his arms are the only place she was ever meant to be.But Rhett and Tori made harrowing, destructive choices on their unconventional path to happily ever after, and choices always have consequences. With more than just physical distance threatening to tear them apart, they must trust in their newly rekindled love to navigate what comes next.Can Rhett uphold all the hastily made promises that now seem so hard to keep? Can Tori muster the strength to support her man while she faces the reality of her own greatest fears? Not even forever would be long enough for this love—but what if forever isn’t an option anymore?Content Warning: While You’re There is a steamy new adult romance that includes mature themes, substance abuse, fertility struggles, references to infidelity, and language that some may find offensive. It is the second book in the Hampton Hearts Series and it should be read in order. This story ends with a happily ever after, but Rhett and Tori’s journey will continue in the holiday novella “When You’re Home for the Holidays,” coming November 2021. less

’Twas the week before Christmas,And all through the cabin.Little Penny was barking,Jake and Fielding were laughin’.And though not without worry,Tori kept it together.For she knew Rhett would be there,Despite the harsh weather.Then finally he arrived,Amidst all of the strife. To enjoy their first Christmas,As husband and wife. And celebrate they did,In ways naughty and nice.For it wasn’t just Santa,Coming that Christmas Eve Night.All your Hampton favorites,Shacked up in one place... more’Twas the week before Christmas,And all through the cabin.Little Penny was barking,Jake and Fielding were laughin’.And though not without worry,Tori kept it together.For she knew Rhett would be there,Despite the harsh weather.Then finally he arrived,Amidst all of the strife. To enjoy their first Christmas,As husband and wife. And celebrate they did,In ways naughty and nice.For it wasn’t just Santa,Coming that Christmas Eve Night.All your Hampton favorites,Shacked up in one place.To spend quality time,And slow down their pace.A spicy novella,That’s heartfelt and tender,When You’re Home for the HolidaysWill be one to remember!**When You're Home for the Holidays is a 29,000 word novella in the Hampton Hearts series. It occurs between books two and three in the series. It is a steamy new adult romance that contains offensive language and mature themes. It can be read as a standalone novella, but doing so will uncover spoilers from When You're Home and While You're There.** less

He never thought they’d get forever. She never thought it would feel like this.Victoria Thompson has so much to be grateful for. She finally got the risk-reducing surgeries that granted her a new lease on life. Now she gets to spend the rest of forever loving the man who has always been by her side. Against all the odds, it all worked out. But despite clearing every health hurdle and emotional hang-up, nothing feels like she thought it would... moreHe never thought they’d get forever. She never thought it would feel like this.Victoria Thompson has so much to be grateful for. She finally got the risk-reducing surgeries that granted her a new lease on life. Now she gets to spend the rest of forever loving the man who has always been by her side. Against all the odds, it all worked out. But despite clearing every health hurdle and emotional hang-up, nothing feels like she thought it would.Everhett Wheeler knows his priorities these days: taking care of his wife, maintaining his sobriety, and proving himself at work. He hates that they’re still living apart and playing the long-distance game, but he promised Tori he could be patient. If this is what it takes to guarantee forever, he’s all in.When Tori and Rhett each receive life-altering news on the same weekend, it feels like the ground shifts beneath their feet in different directions. Tori doesn’t have it in her to make the sacrifices that need to be made. Rhett doesn’t know what to do when he asks for help and she refuses him. After everything they endured to get to this place, happily ever after wasn’t supposed to feel like this.Tori’s deepest fears are behind her, and Rhett’s biggest dreams are within his grasp. Can their once-in-a-lifetime love be enough to propel them into the future, together? They had forever once. What if that version of forever is all they get?Content Warning: When You’re Gone is a steamy new adult romance that includes mature themes, mental health issues, references to infidelity, and language that some may find offensive. This is the last book in the Hampton Hearts Series, which should be read in order. It ends with a happily ever after. less