Roadside Attractions Series by Abby Knox

After escaping a bad situation, Juniper is on the run. A little car trouble is to be expected on her cross country road trip to nowhere in particular, but breaking down and getting stuck in a strange little town called Fate was not in the plan. Neither was meeting a surly tow truck driver/mechanic named Rex who arrives just in time. Rex is broody, bossy, and strong, and the connection between them is instantaneous... moreAfter escaping a bad situation, Juniper is on the run. A little car trouble is to be expected on her cross country road trip to nowhere in particular, but breaking down and getting stuck in a strange little town called Fate was not in the plan. Neither was meeting a surly tow truck driver/mechanic named Rex who arrives just in time. Rex is broody, bossy, and strong, and the connection between them is instantaneous. Putting down roots in Fate might seem simple, but it’s only a matter of time before Juniper’s complicated past catches up to her, and brings with it a whole tangled mess of trouble. less

"Welcome to Fate, home of the world's largest ball of yarn...probably."As a homegrown citizen of Fate, Danny will try anything to help keep his tiny town from disappearing off the map. He's finally starting to see some real possibilities when his fellow townspeople rally behind this new project. So when Izzy, a headstrong rival from across the river, shows up to challenge Fate's latest attempt at fame, Danny is standing firm... more"Welcome to Fate, home of the world's largest ball of yarn...probably."As a homegrown citizen of Fate, Danny will try anything to help keep his tiny town from disappearing off the map. He's finally starting to see some real possibilities when his fellow townspeople rally behind this new project. So when Izzy, a headstrong rival from across the river, shows up to challenge Fate's latest attempt at fame, Danny is standing firm. He's not going to let any non-local rain on his parade, no matter how cute she is. In fact, he's going to swallow his pride and actually go to Izzy's town to investigate for himself her outrageous claims against Fate. When outside forces push them together, will they reconcile their differences, or will Danny risk his whole identity to stake an entirely new claim, on her?About the series:All is not lost when you break down by the side of the road, especially if you break down anywhere near the town of Fate. Who might you meet first? Will it be a grumpy tow truck driver? A bored sheriff with too much time on his hands? A bar man whose clumsy meet-cute ends with spilled beer all over your knitting project? Never fear, because high-heat, insta-love, small-town romances and happily ever afters await you! Come for the cherry pie, and stay to shake hands with the mayor (the only truly good boy in town.) Enjoy! less

BenMy only happiness was ripped from me ten years ago, and my heart never stopped searching for my best friend and the only girl I ever loved.Imagine my surprise when I see her wandering around the autumn festival in Fate, of all places. Was I really this close to finding her for the last ten years?When I try to tell her who I am, she doesn’t believe me at first. She’s going to need some convincing that my motives are pure. Well, that’s just fine... moreBenMy only happiness was ripped from me ten years ago, and my heart never stopped searching for my best friend and the only girl I ever loved.Imagine my surprise when I see her wandering around the autumn festival in Fate, of all places. Was I really this close to finding her for the last ten years?When I try to tell her who I am, she doesn’t believe me at first. She’s going to need some convincing that my motives are pure. Well, that’s just fine. When it comes to my best friend, I’ll stop at nothing to have her in my life again. My best friend may still be haunted by the past, but I’m going to turn the world upside down to make her happy again. Billie’s mine. She’s always been mine, and there was never anybody else for me. From now on, I’m not going to spend a single day without her.BillieAs an organizer of my town’s first ever Fall Fiber Festival, I have a lot on my mind. I don’t have time for random beer brewer from the next town over. No matter how nicely he fills out that flannel and those jeans.But when that cute guy from the beer stand claims to be my childhood best friend, I’m going to need a minute to process. If he even is the real Ben. Either way, he’s opened up a whole lot of old wounds, and he has some explaining to do. And, frankly, so do I. I’ve been working too hard to heal from the past, and I’m not going to let anyone pull me back. less

Silent DoyleI only wish to be left alone. Being the town recluse is my penance for what my family has done to this once-thriving town. I’ve taken a vow of silence, and it serves to keep people at a distance, as well as keep the storm that roils inside my head under tenuous control.Meeting new people in Fate usually means more people to keep at arm’s length, but once I lay eyes on Maya, everything changes. The clamor in my brain stops when she’s near. My hard heart begins to crack open... moreSilent DoyleI only wish to be left alone. Being the town recluse is my penance for what my family has done to this once-thriving town. I’ve taken a vow of silence, and it serves to keep people at a distance, as well as keep the storm that roils inside my head under tenuous control.Meeting new people in Fate usually means more people to keep at arm’s length, but once I lay eyes on Maya, everything changes. The clamor in my brain stops when she’s near. My hard heart begins to crack open. Worst of all, I have a new desire to no longer be alone. But if I claim her as mine, what then? She has her whole life ahead of her. Will I just be using her to soothe my inner demons? I couldn’t live with myself if I took advantage of a young woman with such a sweet nature.Still, she’s there. Everywhere I go, Maya is reaching out with a caring touch and a healing presence. I know in my heart there is no one else for me, but there is no way this beautiful angel will be able to stand the monster in me for long. MayaI don’t quite understand this new town I’ve stumbled into. And I definitely do not understand this man who keeps staring at me while I’m working at the diner. He lives alone in a big black mansion and doesn’t speak out loud to anyone. And yet, everyone in Fate acts like this is completely normal.He and his Edward Cullen-like vibe just won’t leave me alone. It’s almost as if he knows…Ever since I was a young teen, I’ve had urges I don’t understand. I like older men, and I’d like to be handled a certain way. I’ve never entertained these desires, and I’ve been careful not to let my guard down around the wrong person. And yet, I feel like Silent Doyle is someone who understands. It makes no sense for me to trust him. Yet the more I let myself fall into his gaze, I’m under his thrall. We just met, and yet all I want to do is for him to lay me bare and take what he wants.About the series:All is not lost when you break down by the side of the road, especially if you break down anywhere near the town of Fate. Who might you meet first? Will it be a grumpy tow truck driver? A bored sheriff with too much time on his hands? A bar man whose clumsy meet-cute ends with spilled beer all over your knitting project? Never fear, because high-heat, insta-love, small-town romances and happily ever afters await you! Come for the cherry pie, and stay to shake hands with the mayor (the only truly good boy in town.) Enjoy! less

RebeccaEveryone thinks they know me: nice, kind, reliable Becky. The quiet single woman who spends her time running the town’s Bookmobile and serving the public on the town council. Not to mention coping with the demands of a well-meaning but overbearing family.They don’t know the real me. Heck, they don’t even hear me when I say I prefer to be called Rebecca, not Becky.The interesting man I recently met online promises to change all of that... moreRebeccaEveryone thinks they know me: nice, kind, reliable Becky. The quiet single woman who spends her time running the town’s Bookmobile and serving the public on the town council. Not to mention coping with the demands of a well-meaning but overbearing family.They don’t know the real me. Heck, they don’t even hear me when I say I prefer to be called Rebecca, not Becky.The interesting man I recently met online promises to change all of that. When he rolls up to Friendsgiving on his motorcycle and stakes his claim in front of the entire town, there’s no going back to the life I led before.DonovanI knew her before I even met her. Rebecca may live across the country, but she’s mine. We belong together, and nothing, not even distance is going to keep us apart.It may seem crazy to hop on my motorcycle and drive over several state lines to attend a Friendsgiving dinner with a stranger, in a tiny town I’ve never heard of. Rebecca is not a stranger, though. Our souls know each other already.When I arrive in Fate, I can see she’s just as warm and perfect for me as I believed she would be. The only problem is, lots of other people are getting in the way. Rebecca is a woman with too many responsibilities, who is too kind to say no to the needs of her community.I plan on spending my life taking care of the woman who spends too much time taking care of everyone else.About the series:All is not lost when you break down by the side of the road, especially if you break down anywhere near the town of Fate. Who might you meet first? Will it be a grumpy tow truck driver? A bored sheriff with too much time on his hands? A bar man whose clumsy meet-cute ends with spilled beer all over your knitting project? Never fear, because high-heat, insta-love, small-town romances and happily ever afters await you! Come for the cherry pie, and stay to shake hands with the mayor (the only truly good boy in town.) Enjoy! less

EmmaI’ve been saving up for years for one thing: a luxury vacation in isolation to finish my book. Where? Anywhere will do, but a cozy five-star chalet in the mountains sounds just perfect. But of course, nature has conspired to ruin this city girl’s life. When I wake up in the bed of the surly mountain man who rescued me from certain death, I’ll do anything to get away from him and get on with my writer’s retreat... moreEmmaI’ve been saving up for years for one thing: a luxury vacation in isolation to finish my book. Where? Anywhere will do, but a cozy five-star chalet in the mountains sounds just perfect. But of course, nature has conspired to ruin this city girl’s life. When I wake up in the bed of the surly mountain man who rescued me from certain death, I’ll do anything to get away from him and get on with my writer’s retreat. I don’t care how well he’s taking care of me, I need to be on my own…or do I?EliThis woman has thrown chaos into my perfectly tranquil life on this mountain. I moved up here to be alone five years ago for this very reason. But I’m not completely heartless, and I will respond when someone is in grave danger. The only problem now is she can’t leave my little hunting cabin because of the dangers out there on the mountain … and because I don’t want her to leave. Ever. less

NickTonight is my last night of exotic dancing, and then I’m hanging up the banana hammock for good. The earnings from this bachelorette party means I’ll be able to afford to start repairs on the old house I’m buying, and hopefully lay the foundation for finding a good woman and starting a family.So it seems like destiny when I show up to this gig, and come face to face with her. I’ve had an innocent crush on Ruby from the diner for as long as I can remember... moreNickTonight is my last night of exotic dancing, and then I’m hanging up the banana hammock for good. The earnings from this bachelorette party means I’ll be able to afford to start repairs on the old house I’m buying, and hopefully lay the foundation for finding a good woman and starting a family.So it seems like destiny when I show up to this gig, and come face to face with her. I’ve had an innocent crush on Ruby from the diner for as long as I can remember. She’s pure magic, and I all I want to do is bask in her sunshine. The magic of Christmastime brings about another major coincidence, and one that can’t be denied. I’m bound and determined to give her everything she wants, whether or not she believes Santa is for real.RubyWhat do I want for Christmas? Heck, I don’t know. Material things don’t mean much to me. I want a baby and a family, but at my age? A baby might not be in the cards. My life has been consumed with taking care of my ailing mother—on top of pouring coffee, flipping pancakes, and baking my famous cherry pies for the good people of Fate. I love my small town, but sometimes I feel as if life is passing me by.One night at a friend’s bachelorette party turns all of that upside down when a young stripper dressed as Santa demands to know what I want for Christmas. No harm in saying it out loud, because what I want, no Santa can deliver.Other stand alone romances in the Roadside Attraction series (listed by order of publication)Roadside AttractionClaiming FateFalling Into FateFate's Dark ShadowsRode HardCrash Into MeSnowed UnderRelated stories that take place in the small town of Inn LoveNext To You less

NoahThe pretty pharmacist, Ursula, has been on my mind for some time now, but I can’t seem to work up the nerve to ask her out. Now my boss is putting pressure on me to take a date to the town’s annual Christmas Ball, and it’s time to make my move. Here’s hoping the big city girl will decide to put down roots in Fate once and for all, because I just know she’s meant to be mine.UrsulaThat Deputy Noah Taylor is a funny one... moreNoahThe pretty pharmacist, Ursula, has been on my mind for some time now, but I can’t seem to work up the nerve to ask her out. Now my boss is putting pressure on me to take a date to the town’s annual Christmas Ball, and it’s time to make my move. Here’s hoping the big city girl will decide to put down roots in Fate once and for all, because I just know she’s meant to be mine.UrsulaThat Deputy Noah Taylor is a funny one. He’s the most friendly, easy-going guy in Fate, and everyone seems to love him. One might even say he’s a flirt. But whenever he talks to me, he’s sweating and falling all over himself. When he asks me to accompany him to the Christmas Ball, it sounds like a fun time. Why not? We both deserve a little fun. Let’s just hope the deputy doesn’t think this is more than one date, though. My time in Fate is coming to an end, and I intend to pull up my stakes without any complications. less