Blue Water Bay Series by Lara Alspaugh

She thinks it’s too late. He wants to start again. 

Liv Pennington can't believe it when she runs into Josh Hart thirty years after they last saw each other. A new widow with a troubled teenage daughter, Liv vows not to be distracted by Josh's long lashes, big laugh and strong, tan arms—or the memory of their last night together. But, when their second chance meeting brings Josh to her daughter's rescue, she finds it hard to forget he's back in town... moreShe thinks it’s too late. He wants to start again. 

Liv Pennington can't believe it when she runs into Josh Hart thirty years after they last saw each other. A new widow with a troubled teenage daughter, Liv vows not to be distracted by Josh's long lashes, big laugh and strong, tan arms—or the memory of their last night together. But, when their second chance meeting brings Josh to her daughter's rescue, she finds it hard to forget he's back in town.When Josh Hart returns to Blue Water Bay, he never expects to run into Liv Harrison—Pennington, now. Back in town for only a few weeks, common sense tells him to stay away from his first love. But when the perfect opportunity to see her again lands in is lap he can’t help but hope for a second chance at the first woman who ever stole his heart.Travel to Michigan for this heartwarming summer romance, the first book in the new Blue Water Bay Series. Meet four lifetime friends, Olivia, Frannie, Lucy and Maggie as they navigate late in life romances, heal heartaches and survive hot flashes all while drinking mimosas at their reserved brunch table in the corner of the Local Cup, their favorite café. See why readers have fallen in love not only with the small coastal town of Blue Water Bay, but with the endearing characters that live there.For fans of Katie Winters, Kimberly Thomas and Ashley Farley less

An unexpected inheritance. A mysterious neighbor. A second chance at love.Blue Water Bay’s Frannie Woodward fills her days as the small town’s resident handy-woman. With a talent for solving other people’s problems, and a way of ignoring her own, she finds herself feeling stuck. When an unexpected inheritance gives her the freedom to create the life she’s always wanted, Frannie takes it... moreAn unexpected inheritance. A mysterious neighbor. A second chance at love.Blue Water Bay’s Frannie Woodward fills her days as the small town’s resident handy-woman. With a talent for solving other people’s problems, and a way of ignoring her own, she finds herself feeling stuck. When an unexpected inheritance gives her the freedom to create the life she’s always wanted, Frannie takes it. But new dreams come with old problems, and Frannie soon finds herself caught between the past and the present.Nestled deep in the woods on the outskirts of Blue Water Bay, Red Tuthill has found the perfect refuge from the nightmares that have plagued him since he returned from Afghanistan. His small cabin is predictable and quiet, until a feisty redhead moves in next door with big plans to turn her newly acquired, old farmhouse into an inn. Punishing himself for mistakes in his past and hiding a secret of his own, Red vows to stay away from the intriguing beauty—and her property. But when danger comes knocking on her door, he discovers he can’t deny he feels more than just a duty to protect her.Travel to Michigan for this heartwarming second chance romance, the second book in the new Blue Water Bay Series. Sit down for mimosas with Liv, Frannie, Maggie, and Lucy as they navigate later in life romances, heal heartaches, expose old secrets, and survive hot flashes at their favorite café, The Local Cup. See why readers have fallen in love not only with the small coastal town of Blue Water Bay, but with the endearing characters that live there. less

She's a single mom with responsibilities. He's a traveler by trade. With a dare and a little Christmas magic they just might make it work. All Maggie Logan ever wanted was a family. But starting over as a newly single mom of twin ten-year-old boys and the sole owner of Beyond Blooms—Blue Water Bay’s cozy flower shop—isn’t easy. When Lucas Woodward comes to town, she gets a glimpse of what life could look like if she let herself have a little fun... moreShe's a single mom with responsibilities. He's a traveler by trade. With a dare and a little Christmas magic they just might make it work. All Maggie Logan ever wanted was a family. But starting over as a newly single mom of twin ten-year-old boys and the sole owner of Beyond Blooms—Blue Water Bay’s cozy flower shop—isn’t easy. When Lucas Woodward comes to town, she gets a glimpse of what life could look like if she let herself have a little fun. Maggie knows she shouldn’t fall in love with the charismatic playboy—but love has a mind of its own, and before she knows it, Maggie is in deeper than she ever imagined. Lucas never stays in one place long. He only came to Blue Water Bay to get away from the mess he left behind in Key West, visit his sister Frannie, and decide what to do next. But when long-time friend Maggie’s ex-husband lets her down again, he can’t help but step in. Pretty soon, Lucas finds spending time with Maggie is the only thing he knows for sure he wants to do. Until the mess from Key West ends up on his doorstep, and suddenly Lucas has to decide between obligations of the past and the future he wants. Will Maggie and Lucas find their happily ever after? Or will the fairy tale be over before it starts? less

A betrayal. A billionaire. And a chance to have it all. When Lucy Nash discovers her business partner of nearly thirty years embezzled money from the company they started together, she’s convinced life couldn’t get any worse. Until she meets Quinn Buxton. Selling him on her skills as a real estate agent while proving Blue Water Bay is the next vacation hot spot will take all she’s got. If it weren’t for Quinn’s arrogant attitude—he might just be the perfect client and the answer to her problems... moreA betrayal. A billionaire. And a chance to have it all. When Lucy Nash discovers her business partner of nearly thirty years embezzled money from the company they started together, she’s convinced life couldn’t get any worse. Until she meets Quinn Buxton. Selling him on her skills as a real estate agent while proving Blue Water Bay is the next vacation hot spot will take all she’s got. If it weren’t for Quinn’s arrogant attitude—he might just be the perfect client and the answer to her problems. Until Lucy finds her heart racing at the twist of his sinful smirk and her hands sweating when he’s near. But Lucy doesn’t date clients. And she doesn’t date jerks. Hoodwinked into traveling to Blue Water Bay, Michigan on the anniversary of his wife’s death Quinn is irritated. But an unusual meeting with the town’s star real estate agent pushes him over the edge. He’s determined to cut the trip short, but when a calamity of errors keeps Quinn in Blue Water Bay longer than expected he begins to change his mind. Is there something special about Blue Water Bay? Or is it Lucy? And is his heart finally ready to let that something—or someone special in? less