Scripted Love Series by Emily Dana Botrous

Two best friends and the chance to choose love over fear.One kiss. That’s all it took to land TJ Halverson firmly in the friend zone years ago. But now he’s tired of letting fear of a repeated rejection hold him back from Melody. So tired he’s willing to stoop to a desperate level—one that might put their whole friendship on the line.Melody Reed is a perpetual disappointment. Ask her mom. Or the cast in the disastrous play she’s directing... moreTwo best friends and the chance to choose love over fear.One kiss. That’s all it took to land TJ Halverson firmly in the friend zone years ago. But now he’s tired of letting fear of a repeated rejection hold him back from Melody. So tired he’s willing to stoop to a desperate level—one that might put their whole friendship on the line.Melody Reed is a perpetual disappointment. Ask her mom. Or the cast in the disastrous play she’s directing. Her best friend TJ just can’t see it because she’s never let him. A fact she doesn’t plan on changing. It’s a relief when she finds herself spilling her secret fears and failures to a new online love interest, instead.When TJ’s feelings become an undeniable force between them, Melody has a decision to make. Stay where it’s safe and let TJ go for good—or risk her entire identity for a chance at something better.“You’re my best friend. I don’t want to ruin what we have.”“But what if we could have something better?”The Scripted Love series is a three-volume Christian romance series set along the shores of Lake Michigan. Join the Halverson siblings as they grow their faith and find love through the written word. less

A man who doesn’t trust women, the frustratingly wonderful woman who works for him, and the words that change everything.Silas McIntyre is a successful entrepreneur who lacks for nothing—except a woman in his life. That’s because he has a bone to pick with womankind. So, it’s especially galling for him to realize how dependent he has become on his all-too-female personal assistant. If Lucy Halverson can ever figure out how to make a good choice instead of a foolish one, she’ll be happy... moreA man who doesn’t trust women, the frustratingly wonderful woman who works for him, and the words that change everything.Silas McIntyre is a successful entrepreneur who lacks for nothing—except a woman in his life. That’s because he has a bone to pick with womankind. So, it’s especially galling for him to realize how dependent he has become on his all-too-female personal assistant. If Lucy Halverson can ever figure out how to make a good choice instead of a foolish one, she’ll be happy. Starting over sounds good. Leaving her grumpy boss, all the better. Not even a secret admirer with a penchant for writing swoon-worthy words can change her mind, whoever he is.When Lucy announces her intent to leave Silas’s employment, he’ll do just about anything to keep her—even make her fall for him. But when he’s the one to fall instead, his battered heart is on the line. As Lucy learns there is more to Silas than she ever dreamed, she has to make a decision. Will it be her best one yet—or another disaster to add to her list?The Scripted Love series is a Christian romance series set along the shores of Lake Michigan. Join the Halverson siblings as they grow their faith and find love through the written word. less

A lonely single dad. A young influencer in need of counsel. Is their age difference a divide too big to bridge this Christmas?Joy Halverson isn’t living up to her name. Being a killjoy to those around her--and hiding reality from her online fans--only makes her depression worse. With the holidays coming, it’s time to do something about it. But there’s one thing she didn’t expect—to be attracted to her counselor. Her much older counselor... moreA lonely single dad. A young influencer in need of counsel. Is their age difference a divide too big to bridge this Christmas?Joy Halverson isn’t living up to her name. Being a killjoy to those around her--and hiding reality from her online fans--only makes her depression worse. With the holidays coming, it’s time to do something about it. But there’s one thing she didn’t expect—to be attracted to her counselor. Her much older counselor.Isaac Miller’s only priority in life is providing a stable environment for his disabled daughter. He has no time for flakey women who can’t commit to Paisley. When the young counseling client he can’t stop thinking about steps in to skillfully care for his daughter in a pinch, he is caught by surprise.As a client, Joy is off limits to Isaac. He could never deserve her, anyway. An anonymous Christmas-card exchange is enough romance for him, right?Besides, Joy doesn’t believe any man would want her for long in real life, no matter his age. Her counselor tries to challenge her thinking—but what will she do when he captures her heart? less

Their wounds run deeper than either could have imagined. Will they let God have final say about their future?Elizabeth O’Toole never expected to be a widow with three children to support. She’ll do what it takes to survive, though, since her adoptive parents are no help—even if it means taking a job from the man who shattered her heart in high school. All she has to do is keep her distance... moreTheir wounds run deeper than either could have imagined. Will they let God have final say about their future?Elizabeth O’Toole never expected to be a widow with three children to support. She’ll do what it takes to survive, though, since her adoptive parents are no help—even if it means taking a job from the man who shattered her heart in high school. All she has to do is keep her distance.Widower Victor Halverson has his hands full juggling a career as a doctor, raising three small children, and drowning in guilt over his wife’s death. He’s desperate for a nanny, but can he handle facing his worst regret on a daily basis when she applies?When Victor discovers a life-altering secret about Elizabeth, he knows what he must do. Marrying her ought to atone for the past. And maybe it would if Elizabeth had stopped loving him the first time he broke her heart. The last thing she needs now is marriage to another man who doesn’t love her. Too bad he’s her only option, for better or for worse.Content contains sensitive references to domestic violence, sexual violence, and the death of a child.The Scripted Love series is a Christian romance series set along the shores of Lake Michigan. Join the Halverson siblings as they grow their faith and find love through the written word. This is the final book in the series, but each title can be read as a standalone. less

Can a lost past become the key to their future?When Jacob Halverson wakes up in the hospital, he doesn’t know where he is. Worse yet, he doesn’t know who he is—or the woman claiming to be his wife of forty-two years. But when she’s at his side, he feels like everything will be okay.Arlene Halverson never imagined her husband could forget her... moreCan a lost past become the key to their future?When Jacob Halverson wakes up in the hospital, he doesn’t know where he is. Worse yet, he doesn’t know who he is—or the woman claiming to be his wife of forty-two years. But when she’s at his side, he feels like everything will be okay.Arlene Halverson never imagined her husband could forget her. Now she is tasked with filling in the blanks of an entire lifetime for Jacob, reminding him of their life together, the family they built, and the love they share.With the help of old love letters, Arlene journeys through time at Jacob’s bedside, visiting memories both painful and poignant. Together, they search for the reason Jacob hid his illness from her while Arlene finds the courage to share her greatest mistake in hopes Jacob can forgive her a second time.Will Jacob choose to trust God with an uncertain future? And can Arlene trust Jacob with the past—again? less