Half Moon Lake Series by A.J. Ranney

She’s the one that got away. But I’m the guy who let her go.I’ll admit it, I’m an idiot.I walked away from the only girl I’ve ever loved.I messed up. I know I don’t deserve a second chance, but I would give anything to make it right.It’s too late. Bella’s made it abundantly clear those feelings died a long time ago. Why does she get so angry when all I’m trying to do is move on? It’s as if she’s suddenly interested in us again. Even if she is, I’m torn... moreShe’s the one that got away. But I’m the guy who let her go.I’ll admit it, I’m an idiot.I walked away from the only girl I’ve ever loved.I messed up. I know I don’t deserve a second chance, but I would give anything to make it right.It’s too late. Bella’s made it abundantly clear those feelings died a long time ago. Why does she get so angry when all I’m trying to do is move on? It’s as if she’s suddenly interested in us again. Even if she is, I’m torn. The last time we tried, it almost destroyed us both.She’s leaving soon, and my small town life is crumbling around me. I have to try. I have to see if there is still an us. I can’t let her get away again.Given the option, she will forever be my always.Author's Note: Always Yours is a full length, standalone, best friends to lovers, second chance, small town romance. Join this single mom and restaurant owner and their funny meddling family on a journey to their happily ever after. Content warning found on author's website. less

There's only one rule; Never fall for your best friend's sister.Definitely don’t agree to a temporary fling.I’m stuck working with Ashley Williams when I'm forced to help my mom’s catering company for the holidays.Ashley’s a firecracker, and I always love getting under her skin...but now I want her skin against mine. I want to bite that forbidden lip she’s always giving me.She wants me too but she’s been burned before and says we're only hooking up until the new year... moreThere's only one rule; Never fall for your best friend's sister.Definitely don’t agree to a temporary fling.I’m stuck working with Ashley Williams when I'm forced to help my mom’s catering company for the holidays.Ashley’s a firecracker, and I always love getting under her skin...but now I want her skin against mine. I want to bite that forbidden lip she’s always giving me.She wants me too but she’s been burned before and says we're only hooking up until the new year.This fling may have a deadline, but now that we're rolling around in the snow—I can't just walk away. less

She's the light I desperately crave, but also a reminder of the past I've been trying to forget.Two years.That’s how long I’ve been avoiding Tina Hughes.Single mom.Smiling ray of sunshine.And the one woman in this small town I never wanted to face. Until everything changed.Now I can’t stay away, no matter how hard I try. Since being discharged from the Army, I’ve let my guilt and brokenness eat away at me. But every day I crave her more. Her joy. Her smile... moreShe's the light I desperately crave, but also a reminder of the past I've been trying to forget.Two years.That’s how long I’ve been avoiding Tina Hughes.Single mom.Smiling ray of sunshine.And the one woman in this small town I never wanted to face. Until everything changed.Now I can’t stay away, no matter how hard I try. Since being discharged from the Army, I’ve let my guilt and brokenness eat away at me. But every day I crave her more. Her joy. Her smile. The way she soothes all my rough edges with just one touch.But I’m the reason she’s a widow, and once she learns the truth, she’ll blame me, just like I blame myself. less

My lawyer said don’t do anything stupid.Almost setting fire to my kitchen probably fell into that category. And now the firefighter next door is breaking down my door.He’s hot and young and carefree. Everything as a single mom I don’t have time for.He should be running in the opposite direction. Instead, he keeps showing up, offering his help.But I’m in the middle of a custody fight... moreMy lawyer said don’t do anything stupid.Almost setting fire to my kitchen probably fell into that category. And now the firefighter next door is breaking down my door.He’s hot and young and carefree. Everything as a single mom I don’t have time for.He should be running in the opposite direction. Instead, he keeps showing up, offering his help.But I’m in the middle of a custody fight. I can’t afford to let him become a distraction, and I can’t afford to make a mistake that could cost me my daughter.I should be smart enough to stay away, but apparently, I’m my own worst enemy. less