The Shady Oaks Series by Karmellah Howlett

Harper is a young, confident barista who wants to paint and keep her family close. Even after a string of bad relationships, Harper was still confident there was someone out there for her. She would fantasize about one person, but he was a customer at the café she worked at and wasn’t mixing business and pleasure…wrong?Everett has been in the real-estate game his whole adult life. He is ready to take the next step in adulthood and settle down with a woman by his side... moreHarper is a young, confident barista who wants to paint and keep her family close. Even after a string of bad relationships, Harper was still confident there was someone out there for her. She would fantasize about one person, but he was a customer at the café she worked at and wasn’t mixing business and pleasure…wrong?Everett has been in the real-estate game his whole adult life. He is ready to take the next step in adulthood and settle down with a woman by his side. There is one lavender-haired beauty he can’t seem to get out of his head, but she’s young.Is Harper really ready to try again, with the fear of being let down by another man?Will Everett find the woman he is supposed to spend the rest of his life with?Author's Note: Please check authors linktree for CW Tags less

Joseph worked hard his entire life to achieve his dreams. His coffee shop in Shady Oaks was extremely successful, but he still felt like he was missing something. Joseph's life changed forever when he found a box containing a baby he didn’t know existed on his doorstep. Now he just needed help to keep up his momentum, and that help came in the form of Cecily James, the hot little nanny he hired. Cecily wanted to keep the job professional... moreJoseph worked hard his entire life to achieve his dreams. His coffee shop in Shady Oaks was extremely successful, but he still felt like he was missing something. Joseph's life changed forever when he found a box containing a baby he didn’t know existed on his doorstep. Now he just needed help to keep up his momentum, and that help came in the form of Cecily James, the hot little nanny he hired. Cecily wanted to keep the job professional. She wanted to help Joseph with the baby and clock out every night. But those dimples in Joseph's cheeks when he smiled at her made her weak in the knees. Can Joseph and Cecily keep it professional, or do they give in to temptation? less

Baker was content with his quiet life. Running his own photography business had many perks, the most important of which, was the freedom that allowed his family to grow closer each passing day.Isabella always dreamed of making a difference in her community and felt she finally was doing just that as the mayor of her hometown. Being in the spotlight could have its pitfalls too - not always in the form of paparazzi... moreBaker was content with his quiet life. Running his own photography business had many perks, the most important of which, was the freedom that allowed his family to grow closer each passing day.Isabella always dreamed of making a difference in her community and felt she finally was doing just that as the mayor of her hometown. Being in the spotlight could have its pitfalls too - not always in the form of paparazzi.During a photo shoot for her new campaign, a man known to be obsessed with Isabella gets too close for comfort. Seeing her in distress, Baker takes action, and without thinking, claims to be her boyfriend to scare the man away. Unfortunately, the press caught wind (don't they always?), and soon the citizens of Shady Oaks are buzzing with the news of the new relationship.Will their faux romance be Isabella's downfall when the truth comes out, or could it possibly blossom into something more?Check Author's site for CW less

Firefighter Naomi needed to get out of an abusive relationship, but she had difficulty letting people know how much help she needed.When her best friend, tattoo artist, Lee, discovers what has been happening behind closed doors, a primal need to protect her is awakened.Can Naomi heal from her trauma while Lee admits his lifelong need to make her his?

Boone Carlyle had a reputation in Shady Oaks. He was the player with no follow-through. He always left the women high and dry. But there was a reason for that. Boone was a thirty-five-year-old virgin due to trauma in his past. But he was ready to find joy in his life, so he signed up for a local dating app to help speed that along.Poppy Allen was trying her best as she lived her life in Shady oaks... moreBoone Carlyle had a reputation in Shady Oaks. He was the player with no follow-through. He always left the women high and dry. But there was a reason for that. Boone was a thirty-five-year-old virgin due to trauma in his past. But he was ready to find joy in his life, so he signed up for a local dating app to help speed that along.Poppy Allen was trying her best as she lived her life in Shady oaks. She helped run the local animal shelter, waitress, at the new vegetarian restaurant, and even went to night school to become a teacher. But Poppy was tired. She wanted someone to share all her joys and sorrows with, so she decided to try her hand at online dating.Boone and Poppy matched.Will Poppy be the one to help Boone overcome his religious trauma?Will Boone be the one to help Poppy finally feel loved? less