Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman Series by Anne-Marie Meyer, Anne-Marie Meyer

It's the moment that Harmony Island has been waiting for: the reading of Charlotte Cane's will. After I returned to my small hometown six months ago to attend my estranged grandmother's funeral, I swore I would never go back. That is, until my grandmother's lawyer calls me up... moreIt's the moment that Harmony Island has been waiting for: the reading of Charlotte Cane's will. After I returned to my small hometown six months ago to attend my estranged grandmother's funeral, I swore I would never go back. That is, until my grandmother's lawyer calls me up. If I don't return to Harmony Island and fulfill my grandmother's stipulations, the generationally owned family inn will be turned over to the state and sold off to the highest bidder--my grandmother's rival and mother to the man who broke my heart, Missy Willis.I'm not sure I'm strong enough to return home, but I also know, I can't let Miss Willis win. So I pack up my belongings and head for North Carolina.I'm determined to stay distant and keep my head down, but in a small town where everyone knows your name, that becomes difficult. Soon, my past catches up with me and I'm faced with the history I've buried for so long. Just when I reach my breaking point, Miles swoops in from next door to rescue me. He was my protector in my childhood, my enemy in my teenage years, and now?Now, I'm not so sure.Luckily, I find a friend in Abigail, the local bookstore owner. She's one of the only residents who doesn't know about my past and seems to be looking for the same thing I am, a place to belong.The Inn on Harmony Island is chock full of romance, redemption, and forgiveness. If you're looking for your next summer read, grab your copy today! less

I finally got Shelby back into my life and I'll be damned if I lose her again. I'll find a way to make everyone happy...I have to.Return to Harmony Island where romances burn hot, history catches up with the residents, and friendships continue to grow.Book 2 is slotted to come out end of summer/early fall!

There's a disturbance in Harmony and old residents are coming back to face their past, plus Abigail is trying to figure out who exactly Bash is and why she can't forget him.***Full Description Coming Soon!***

I never moved on. I tried, but I couldn’t. I will spend my entire life loving her even if she’s determined to leave me. She’s Juliet and I’m Romeo. ClaireJust when things between mom and I seem to be getting better, Rose has a scare that lands her in the hospital. Mom discovers that I’ve been keeping Carmel a secret from her and tells me that we’re not welcome at Apple Blossom B&B.So I pack up my bags and head to the only place I can think of that will take in me and a pregnant dog…Jax... moreI never moved on. I tried, but I couldn’t. I will spend my entire life loving her even if she’s determined to leave me. She’s Juliet and I’m Romeo. ClaireJust when things between mom and I seem to be getting better, Rose has a scare that lands her in the hospital. Mom discovers that I’ve been keeping Carmel a secret from her and tells me that we’re not welcome at Apple Blossom B&B.So I pack up my bags and head to the only place I can think of that will take in me and a pregnant dog…Jax.Of course, he answers the door in just a towel with his hair damp and his chest glistening from water droplets. Thankfully, I regain my senses and ask him for a place to stay while I sort out my life. He’s hesitant, but agrees.His only I work my room and board off at his pub.Which seemed easy enough. Until I see just how popular with the ladies he is and I hate that those pesky twinges of jealousy rise up in my chest when I see him enjoy the attention just a little too much.I’m angry at my mom and I’m angry with Jax. One drunken night, I do the unthinkable. I ask Jax if his lips feel the same as they did when we were dating as teens.His gaze turns dark as he stares at me and asks, “Do you want me to kiss you, Claire?”I know I should have said no, but I didn’t. Now everything has changed but I’m still the same Claire with all the issues I had before. And I know how our story ends. I’ve lived it before. Fate doesn’t want us together. Ever.JuniperI’m determined to put my life with Steve behind me. He was my past and I’m ready to focus on my future. Mom and dad? They aren’t so convinced.Sure, they offer to let me work at Godwin’s Grocery. It’s a simple job that lets me get out of the house and focus on healing. But I wonder if it’s just a way for mom and dad to keep tabs on me.I haven’t told them what happened with Steve. The bruise on my eye speaks volumes on its own. I know they want to know. Especially since he’s a the wealthiest family in town. But that’s a road I don’t want to go down…Until Steve calls me. He’s sorry for what he did and he wants to talk. We’d been together for so long, I agree. It’s the least I can do.Mom and dad don’t want me to go, but I’m an adult, I can make decisions on my own. Until mom suggests that I take the new hire with me. His name is Boone and he looks like he belongs on the battlefield, not stocking shelves.Not wanting to start a fight, I agree. But when Boone doesn’t leave my side, my parents plan starts to unfold. In the small town of Harmony Island, they found me a bone fide bodyguard.I’m annoyed and I let Boone know it. I’ll be fine. My future doesn’t include Steve until…it does.This story is told through 3 different points of view. Claire, Jax, and Juniper. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series!Fall in love with the town of Harmony Island with this fourth installment of the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series. There's intrigue, forgiveness, and romance that will make your toes curl and you heart swoon. less

In this story, Kevin may be the villain, but I am the monster. In the end, I don’t get the happily ever after. In the end, I don’t get the girl. Juniper I’m pregnant and I don’t know what to do. I can’t tell my parents. Kevin never wanted a baby. The only person who knows is Boone, and he swore he wouldn’t tell anyone and even though I’ve just met him, I believe he’ll keep my secret... moreIn this story, Kevin may be the villain, but I am the monster. In the end, I don’t get the happily ever after. In the end, I don’t get the girl. Juniper I’m pregnant and I don’t know what to do. I can’t tell my parents. Kevin never wanted a baby. The only person who knows is Boone, and he swore he wouldn’t tell anyone and even though I’ve just met him, I believe he’ll keep my secret. Morning sickness is no joke, so when Mom mentions needing to go out of town to help her sister, and I encourage my parents to go. With them gone, I can have the peace and quiet I need to figure out what I’m going to do. With them gone, I won’t live in fear that they will discover what I’m trying to keep hidden. Now it’s Boone and I. At first, I vow to keep to myself. But situations occur and suddenly, we’re thrown together. He’s caring for me like Kevin should be caring for me. I thought I knew how a husband was supposed to treat his wife, but Boone is contradicting those thoughts. And when he shows up when I need him most? I realize what I want for my future. But, when I discover that he’s connected to my ex, all the trust I had for him crumbles away. I wanted things to be different for me and the baby, but I was wrong. I’m not meant for a happily ever after and my knight in shining armor? He doesn’t exist. Ella I can’t shake the mystery man’s words. I know I should ignore what he said. Chalk it up to a crazy person spouting crazy things, but my spidey senses are tingling and I can’t help but think there’s trouble in Proctor paradise. If only Asher could see what I see. He’s too excited to land them as clients for his up-and-coming real estate company to question what’s behind the curtain. And when he asks me to let it go and just be happy for him, I try… Until I can’t ignore my suspicions any longer. The Proctors may rule this town, but they don’t control me. I’ll discover their secrets and when I do, I just hope my best friend isn’t in the line of fire when I go to take the whole Proctor dynasty down. This story is told through 3 different points of view. Juniper, Boone, and Ella. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series! The Harmony Island Gazette is chock full of romance with a protective hero. Please check the author notes before reading. If you're looking for a story full of romance, friendship, and heroes you'll want to gate keep, grab your copy today! It is the fifth book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger. less

I wanted Ella to be mine but I screwed it up. Not only did I lose my chance with her, but I also lost my best friend.EllaI wanted Asher and I to move past his confession. We’ve been friends for so long, we can get over anything, right? Wrong. Not only has our relationship fundamentally changed, but he disappears for a month and comes back to Harmony, engaged. Apparently, he rekindled his relationship with his high school girlfriend. Gloria insists that I write the expose on their wedding... moreI wanted Ella to be mine but I screwed it up. Not only did I lose my chance with her, but I also lost my best friend.EllaI wanted Asher and I to move past his confession. We’ve been friends for so long, we can get over anything, right? Wrong. Not only has our relationship fundamentally changed, but he disappears for a month and comes back to Harmony, engaged. Apparently, he rekindled his relationship with his high school girlfriend. Gloria insists that I write the expose on their wedding. Asher’s fiancee is the daughter of the Mayor of New York City. It’s the kind of story that will restore the town’s trust in the paper after the Proctor disaster. I try to be happy for Asher, I do. But he’s changing for his fiancee. Suddenly he doesn’t like things that he used to love. And the more time I spend with the happy couple, the more I begin to realize that maybe they don’t know each other as much as they are letting on. Then everything changes when Asher and I kiss during a bachelor party game. That’s when I realize why I’ve been so unhappy. Problem is, I had my chance and I didn’t take it. And the thing with choices is, there’s no going back. WillowI didn’t think Cole Watkins would come back to the diner. I’d almost forgotten about him and his contract until he shows up a month later, ready to take his place as co-owner. I hate that I have to answer to this man. This diner was my chance to make a new life for my son and Cole is getting in the way of that. Until Jasper is sick and Cole hands me a container of homemade chicken noodle soup that he made. Or when I’m tired, and Cole takes over in a way my ex never did. And when he’s playing cars with my son? I feel my resolve to hate him forever start to soften. But as soon as I try to get closer to him, to learn about the man under the suit, he shuts me down. In that moment, I realize Cole is not here to be my friend. I need to protect myself and my son. I’ve been hurt once and I’m determined to never get hurt again. Sunny Side Up Diner is the sixth book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends in a cliff hanger. less

I wanted Ella to be mine but I screwed it up. Not only did I lose my chance with her, but I also lost my best friend. Ella I wanted Asher and I to move past his confession. We’ve been friends for so long, we can get over anything, right? Wrong. Not only has our relationship fundamentally changed, but he disappears for a month and comes back to Harmony, engaged. Apparently, he rekindled his relationship with his high school girlfriend. Gloria insists that I write the expose on their wedding... moreI wanted Ella to be mine but I screwed it up. Not only did I lose my chance with her, but I also lost my best friend. Ella I wanted Asher and I to move past his confession. We’ve been friends for so long, we can get over anything, right? Wrong. Not only has our relationship fundamentally changed, but he disappears for a month and comes back to Harmony, engaged. Apparently, he rekindled his relationship with his high school girlfriend. Gloria insists that I write the expose on their wedding. Asher’s fiancee is the daughter of the Mayor of New York City. It’s the kind of story that will restore the town’s trust in the paper after the Proctor disaster. I try to be happy for Asher, I do. But he’s changing for his fiancee. Suddenly he doesn’t like things that he used to love. And the more time I spend with the happy couple, the more I begin to realize that maybe they don’t know each other as much as they are letting on. Then everything changes when Asher and I kiss during a bachelor party game. That’s when I realize why I’ve been so unhappy. Problem is, I had my chance and I didn’t take it. And the thing with choices is, there’s no going back. Willow I didn’t think Cole Watkins would come back to the diner. I’d almost forgotten about him and his contract until he shows up a month later, ready to take his place as co-owner. I hate that I have to answer to this man. This diner was my chance to make a new life for my son and Cole is getting in the way of that. Until Jasper is sick and Cole hands me a container of homemade chicken noodle soup that he made. Or when I’m tired, and Cole takes over in a way my ex never did. And when he’s playing cars with my son? I feel my resolve to hate him forever start to soften. But as soon as I try to get closer to him, to learn about the man under the suit, he shuts me down. In that moment, I realize Cole is not here to be my friend. I need to protect myself and my son. I’ve been hurt once and I’m determined to never get hurt again. Sunny Side Up Diner is the sixth book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends in a cliff hanger. less

If Willow thinks she can scare me off, she’s wrong. Harmony is quickly becoming my home... And so is she. Willow I told myself that Jasper and I would just stay the night with Cole. One night to sleep in a bed and take a hot shower, then we’d be on our way. But one night turns into more and suddenly, I discover what my marriage should have been like with Harold. What a family could feel like... moreIf Willow thinks she can scare me off, she’s wrong. Harmony is quickly becoming my home... And so is she. Willow I told myself that Jasper and I would just stay the night with Cole. One night to sleep in a bed and take a hot shower, then we’d be on our way. But one night turns into more and suddenly, I discover what my marriage should have been like with Harold. What a family could feel like. Until I wake up to find that Jasper is missing and so is Cole, a phone call later and I find out that my son decided to be a stowaway with Cole’s impromptu trip back to Miami. Now I’m in a big city, discovering Cole’s world. I want to ignore the stark difference between his life and mine, but I already had my heart broken once by ignoring red flags. I’m determined not to have that happen again. Sabrina My life is finally turning around. After experiencing the worst depression, I can finally see the light again. I have a job. I have ambition. I have hope. If only Abigail would stop living in the past, she might actually see that I’ve changed too. I’m ready for some consistency when the very inconsistent Liam shows up at the library and decides that I am his person of interest. He’s flirty. He’s fun. He’s dangerous. He tells me he can give me the freedom I crave. I try to stay the course.... until I realize the course I’m on isn’t mine, it’s Abigail’s. I want to rediscover who I am, but I’m starting to believe that’s impossible while living under Abigail’s roof. less