It Must Be Love Series by Grace J. Croy

She’s alone and pregnant. He’s been burned by relationships in the past. Pretending to date might be just what they both need. The betrayal of her ex-boyfriend is the only blip in Avery Morgan’s otherwise perfectly planned-out life. That is until she finds out she’s pregnant with his baby. With her future in shambles, the only person she knows she can rely on is her coworker and best friend, Theo... moreShe’s alone and pregnant. He’s been burned by relationships in the past. Pretending to date might be just what they both need. The betrayal of her ex-boyfriend is the only blip in Avery Morgan’s otherwise perfectly planned-out life. That is until she finds out she’s pregnant with his baby. With her future in shambles, the only person she knows she can rely on is her coworker and best friend, Theo. Theo Decker never thought he would take a punch defending a friend, but when Avery’s parents find out she’s pregnant and assume he’s the father, he becomes personally acquainted with her dad’s right hook. He knows what it is to be abandoned and he won’t do that to Avery, no matter the cost. Soon their whole office believes they’re dating, and if they can’t beat them, they may as well join them. But with a baby on the way, how far are they willing to let their assumed relationship go? Family isn’t the only thing they might lose, but maybe what they fear the most is losing each other. It’s Not Like It’s a Secret is a sweet, friends to lovers, fake relationship to office romance, with a steady dose of humor. less

She’s hiding from her past. He’s grappling with his present. They’re not meant to be together, so why do they struggle staying apart? Kit Jacobson's life hasn't turned out as she once dreamed. She’s a college dropout, works at the desk of an auto shop, lives with her cantankerous grandpa, and tries to avoid her creepy temporary boss. Things take a surprising turn when her teenage crush moves back to town. If only Aaron weren’t eleven years older and her brother’s best friend... moreShe’s hiding from her past. He’s grappling with his present. They’re not meant to be together, so why do they struggle staying apart? Kit Jacobson's life hasn't turned out as she once dreamed. She’s a college dropout, works at the desk of an auto shop, lives with her cantankerous grandpa, and tries to avoid her creepy temporary boss. Things take a surprising turn when her teenage crush moves back to town. If only Aaron weren’t eleven years older and her brother’s best friend. He is totally off-limits. Aaron Ledger is back in his hometown, living next door to his best friend. He has too much going on to let any woman distract him, until he meets grown-up Kit. She makes it difficult to remember his terrible track record with women and inability to commit. She’s the last person he ever wants to hurt, so he should stay away, but when he inherits a classic Mustang in need of restoration, there’s no one else he’d rather have help. As they work together, it’s impossible to ignore their mutual attraction. With family drama, outside forces, and inside doubts working to keep them apart, are they brave enough to fight for a future with each other? It’s Not Like It’s Fate is for readers wanting something sweet and humorous and features a brothers-best-friend romance with an age gap. less

Starting over after divorce isn’t easy. Neither is living next door to the grumpiest fireman in all of Arizona. To say that my neighbor, Conrad Beck, and I got off on the wrong foot is an understatement. Whenever I look at him, I’m reminded of the humiliating experience of being caught in my underwear burning a grilled cheese sandwich. I’m pretty sure every time he looks at me, he remembers how I almost burned down the duplex we share... moreStarting over after divorce isn’t easy. Neither is living next door to the grumpiest fireman in all of Arizona. To say that my neighbor, Conrad Beck, and I got off on the wrong foot is an understatement. Whenever I look at him, I’m reminded of the humiliating experience of being caught in my underwear burning a grilled cheese sandwich. I’m pretty sure every time he looks at me, he remembers how I almost burned down the duplex we share. He may dislike me, but he’s patient with my son and he’s adored by his precocious daughter. The same daughter who’s decided I should be her new mom. When his sister moves to Texas leaving him without childcare and I’m overcome with hospital bills, we realize we can help each other. Is there more to this man than my first impressions led me to believe? An emphatic yes. The real question is, once I get to know him, how do I resist falling in love?It’s Not Like It’s Real is a marriage of convenience, sweet romance, perfect for readers who enjoy romantic tension without any action beyond kisses. less