The Morgan Family Series by Brooke St. James

My father was one of the best surgeons in the world. He wanted nothing more than for my brother and me to follow in his footsteps.Beck was a hopeless case from the start. He was an artist, and never showed any interest in medical school. I, however, humored my father and went to school. He told me countless times that it was in my blood. I was in my last year as a pre-med student when I caught the acting bug and decided to pause my dreams of becoming a doctor to try my hand at acting... moreMy father was one of the best surgeons in the world. He wanted nothing more than for my brother and me to follow in his footsteps.Beck was a hopeless case from the start. He was an artist, and never showed any interest in medical school. I, however, humored my father and went to school. He told me countless times that it was in my blood. I was in my last year as a pre-med student when I caught the acting bug and decided to pause my dreams of becoming a doctor to try my hand at acting.It was already too much for my father to handle when I broke that news to him. But, that kind of rebellion would prepare him for other things… like me falling in love at first sight. less

My plans for the summer seemed to be falling apart. Originally, I was going to live outside Chicago, in peace and solitude, while I worked on launching my own business. But then a friend borrowed the money I had set aside for that and suddenly couldn’t pay me back.She came up with an alternate plan, one that involved me spending the summer at a family friend’s cabin in Arkansas. Even that looked like it wouldn’t work out until a handsome stranger miraculously got involved... moreMy plans for the summer seemed to be falling apart. Originally, I was going to live outside Chicago, in peace and solitude, while I worked on launching my own business. But then a friend borrowed the money I had set aside for that and suddenly couldn’t pay me back.She came up with an alternate plan, one that involved me spending the summer at a family friend’s cabin in Arkansas. Even that looked like it wouldn’t work out until a handsome stranger miraculously got involved.Beau helped us work it out, and I reluctantly decided to accept the invitation to spend my summer in Arkansas. I was hoping for the best and looking forward to getting some much needed work done. What I didn’t expect was that meeting Beau and going to the cabin would change my life forever. less

The lights were strung, the mistletoe hung, and Christmas season was in full swing. Everywhere I looked, people were happy and making holiday plans. Not me. I dreaded going home. I had just lied to my mother and told her that I would be volunteering at a local charity so that I could avoid traveling home for Christmas. It was just a temporary fix for a permanent problem. Once May arrived, I’d be forced to move back home for good... moreThe lights were strung, the mistletoe hung, and Christmas season was in full swing. Everywhere I looked, people were happy and making holiday plans. Not me. I dreaded going home. I had just lied to my mother and told her that I would be volunteering at a local charity so that I could avoid traveling home for Christmas. It was just a temporary fix for a permanent problem. Once May arrived, I’d be forced to move back home for good. A few short months—that was all that separated me from the dreaded fate of going back to Louisiana to attend to my mother. I desperately wanted to stay in Houston, but it would take a real Christmas miracle for that to happen. Ideally, that miracle would be handsome and charming. less

Eric Jones was from a small lakeside town my family frequently visited. He was a rebellious, bad boy type who rode skateboards and was the life of the party. He was the type of guy I should avoid at all costs, and I knew it.My mother had warned me about him, but it was too late. I had a crush on Eric since we were kids, and there was nothing she could say or do to make me think any less of him.We had chance encounters at my uncle’s lake house over the years, but nothing ever came of that... moreEric Jones was from a small lakeside town my family frequently visited. He was a rebellious, bad boy type who rode skateboards and was the life of the party. He was the type of guy I should avoid at all costs, and I knew it.My mother had warned me about him, but it was too late. I had a crush on Eric since we were kids, and there was nothing she could say or do to make me think any less of him.We had chance encounters at my uncle’s lake house over the years, but nothing ever came of that. I thought Eric was destined to be nothing more than a crush and we would never end up together.But one summer all that changed. less

I was at a wedding purely for work related connections. Originally, my boyfriend was supposedto accompany me, but he broke up with me earlier in the day when I discovered that he hadbeen cheating. So, there I was, alone at a wedding reception on what was not my best day.I was surprised when a handsome stranger sat next to me. I had expected that seat to be emptyall night and suddenly found myself feeling vulnerable enough to get charmed by this strangerand tell him my life story... moreI was at a wedding purely for work related connections. Originally, my boyfriend was supposedto accompany me, but he broke up with me earlier in the day when I discovered that he hadbeen cheating. So, there I was, alone at a wedding reception on what was not my best day.I was surprised when a handsome stranger sat next to me. I had expected that seat to be emptyall night and suddenly found myself feeling vulnerable enough to get charmed by this strangerand tell him my life story. I learned a lot about him, too. His name was Caleb Morgan, and hewas an eligible bachelor. I left the wedding once other women began asking him to dance.Caleb was a much needed distraction to end an awful day, but I never expected to see himagain. You can guess how that worked out. less

Summer Stockton was a Grammy Award winning artist and former winner of American Idol. She had been performing on stage since she was a child. She was extremely busy and equally famous, and not at all in a position to fall in love with her temporary bodyguard. But Miami was just too romantic, and Casey Morgan was completely irresistible. Summer knew it was cliché and unlikely, but there was nothing she could do to stop herself from falling in love... moreSummer Stockton was a Grammy Award winning artist and former winner of American Idol. She had been performing on stage since she was a child. She was extremely busy and equally famous, and not at all in a position to fall in love with her temporary bodyguard. But Miami was just too romantic, and Casey Morgan was completely irresistible. Summer knew it was cliché and unlikely, but there was nothing she could do to stop herself from falling in love. The problem was, Casey wasn’t a bodyguard at all. He had another job, a very secret job, and he was about to return to it. Also, Summer had a twin sister, Allie, who was a major part of her life and career. In a way, this is Allie’s story, too. This book is the seventh and final book in the Morgan family series. All of the titles can be read asstandalone romances, but for the best experience, check out the entire series in order! less