Welcome to Wavecrest Series by Hilly Keen

A runaway groom walks into a small-town bar...and everything changes. Can this secret billionaire convince his beautiful new roommate that this is more than just a temporary arrangement?Happily single Alice has her bar, her friends, and the town she loves. She doesn’t need anything else in her life. Certainly not a giant man in a tuxedo that looks at her like she’s top-shelf whiskey and he’s dying for a drink. Mr. Drool-worthy Dad Bod has ‘complicated’ written all over him... moreA runaway groom walks into a small-town bar...and everything changes. Can this secret billionaire convince his beautiful new roommate that this is more than just a temporary arrangement?Happily single Alice has her bar, her friends, and the town she loves. She doesn’t need anything else in her life. Certainly not a giant man in a tuxedo that looks at her like she’s top-shelf whiskey and he’s dying for a drink. Mr. Drool-worthy Dad Bod has ‘complicated’ written all over him. So then why does she rent him a room in her apartment so he can hide from his family?Secret Billionaire Zane wants forever, and he thought he found it. But ditching his wedding minutes before marrying a woman he doesn’t love has thrown his life into chaos. Meeting Alice is another twist in his road to finding his forever. Or maybe she’s the end.If you like runaway grooms, roommates to lovers, thick cinnamon roll heroes, secret billionaires, opposites attract, and strong, snarky women, you’ll love Get A Groom, the first in the Welcome to Wavecrest series.Welcome to Wavecrest, where the weather is foggy, the women are strong, and love is just around the corner. You’ll enjoy this series of small town, steamy, low angst, bite-sized stories. less

Can a shy, blue collar guy with a secret win the heart of the out-going woman he's been pining for? This quiet, gorgeous man wants to deliver more than boxes to her bookstore.The highlight of Owen's day is delivering packages to Rocky's bookshop and seeing her megawatt smile. But this quiet cinnamon roll of a man with a difficult past has never been brave enough to ask her out. Until he overhears Rocky admitting to her feelings for him. He had no idea she wanted him too... moreCan a shy, blue collar guy with a secret win the heart of the out-going woman he's been pining for? This quiet, gorgeous man wants to deliver more than boxes to her bookstore.The highlight of Owen's day is delivering packages to Rocky's bookshop and seeing her megawatt smile. But this quiet cinnamon roll of a man with a difficult past has never been brave enough to ask her out. Until he overhears Rocky admitting to her feelings for him. He had no idea she wanted him too. But Owen's got secrets of his own.Rocky loves everything about running her bookshop in Wavecrest, especially the mornings when Owen delivers stacks of boxes...and his subtle smiles. The shy, gorgeous guy has her heart...and panties...in a twist. She needs to find a way to turn this crush into something more. If you like pining cinnamon roll heroes, blue collar men with secrets, when opposites attract, and bold women that know their way around a bookstore, you'll love No More Mr. Shy Guy, the second in the Welcome to Wavecrest series. Welcome to Wavecrest, where the weather is foggy, the women are strong, and love is just around the corner. You'll enjoy this series of small town, steamy, low angst, bite-sized stories. less

A runaway bride wants to get out from under the thumb of her family. Can a fake relationship with a bad boy tattoo artist help close the door on her past?Former rule-follower and dutiful daughter Cecilia has blown up her life in the most spectacular fashion, and now she's determined to start over from scratch. Between moving to the small town of Wavecrest, starting a new job, and making friends, she's got no time for a relationship... moreA runaway bride wants to get out from under the thumb of her family. Can a fake relationship with a bad boy tattoo artist help close the door on her past?Former rule-follower and dutiful daughter Cecilia has blown up her life in the most spectacular fashion, and now she's determined to start over from scratch. Between moving to the small town of Wavecrest, starting a new job, and making friends, she's got no time for a relationship. Especially not with the hot-as-sin tattoo artist she can't stop thinking about.Ryan may look like a bad boy on the outside, but he's really just a big, inked marshmallow, always happy to help a friend. That includes volunteering to be the smart, beautiful Cecilia's fake boyfriend so she can convince her mother that she's never going back to her ex-fiancé. So what if he wants it to be real from the moment he lays eyes on her?Will Cecilia ever see beyond Ryan's tough exterior? Can Ryan convince Cecilia that they can be so much more than fake?If you like fake relationships, found family, a hero that looks like a bad boy but is really a tasty cinnamon roll, and a heroine that’s finally getting her life together, then you’ll love The Bride and the Bad Boy, the third in the Welcome to Wavecrest series.Welcome to Wavecrest, where the weather is foggy, the women are strong, and love is just around the corner. You’ll enjoy this series of small town, steamy, low angst, bite-sized stories. less

Her high school nemesis—and ex-boyfriend—is back in town. Will this cynical accountant let him back into her life? EvelynAll I want is some cookies and to live my quiet existence. But seeing Nick again throws my life—and feelings—into chaos. If I can ignore the way his floppy hair and heated looks make my blood fizz, I'll be able to keep him outside my fortified walls. I made the mistake of letting him in once—I won’t let it happen again... moreHer high school nemesis—and ex-boyfriend—is back in town. Will this cynical accountant let him back into her life? EvelynAll I want is some cookies and to live my quiet existence. But seeing Nick again throws my life—and feelings—into chaos. If I can ignore the way his floppy hair and heated looks make my blood fizz, I'll be able to keep him outside my fortified walls. I made the mistake of letting him in once—I won’t let it happen again. Now, thanks to my snack addiction and one bad decision, he’s closer than ever. Do I want to keep fighting this pull between us, or will I give him a chance to get near my well-protected heart?NickMy beautiful, grumpy, stubborn Evelyn’s hard candy shell doesn’t make it easy to get close. But her little mishap may give me a shot to prove that we belong together, and I’m going to fight for every morsel.What Evelyn doesn’t realize is that there’s more at stake than our professional relationship—I’m playing for keeps, and I can be just as stubborn.If you crave an enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance with a sprinkle of hurt/comfort, you'll adore this steamy grumpy/sunshine story.Welcome to Wavecrest, where the weather is foggy, the women are strong, and love is just around the corner. You’ll enjoy this series of small town, steamy, low angst, bite-sized stories. less

What happens when an outgoing diner owner learns her quiet, gorgeous cook is internet-famous…and it's all because of her?Bea I've had a hand in bringing a few Wavecrest couples together, but I'm tired of love passing me by while I watch my friends find their one-and-only. My restaurant, Curly's, serves the best comfort food on the West Coast thanks to my friend and cook, Bruno. Big, steady, delicious Bruno... moreWhat happens when an outgoing diner owner learns her quiet, gorgeous cook is internet-famous…and it's all because of her?Bea I've had a hand in bringing a few Wavecrest couples together, but I'm tired of love passing me by while I watch my friends find their one-and-only. My restaurant, Curly's, serves the best comfort food on the West Coast thanks to my friend and cook, Bruno. Big, steady, delicious Bruno. All I want is to keep Curly's running smoothly, interfere in my friends' lives, and daydream about the guy who runs the kitchen and rules my heart. I’ve been keeping my feelings for Bruno hidden, but something’s gotta give. Bruno I just want to cook good food for good people and make Bea happy. She doesn't know about my successful side hustle, and she definitely doesn't know I do it all for her. There's no way in this world that she wants me the way I hunger for her, and I live in fear that our friendship will fall apart. I'm too old for Bea, and I'd just dull her bright, sparkling light. I dread the day she figures out what I've been doing. But now, thanks to a ketchup bottle, a handsy dirtbag, and a viral video, the secret’s out. If you love a boss/employee, age-gap romance with a big helping of friends-to-lovers and a cinnamon-roll silver fox, you’ll adore this high heat, low drama story. Welcome to Wavecrest, where the weather is foggy, the women are strong, and love is just around the corner. Each book in this series of small town, low angst, bite-sized stories can be read as a standalone, and features loads of spice and a satisfying happily ever after. less

The new guy in town isn’t ready to find love again, and the gorgeous waitress he can’t stop thinking about is allergic to commitment. Will they realize that their…mutually beneficial arrangement…can be so much more? 
JoelNew town, new job, new outlook on life. I might not be ready for a relationship but I’m eager to start living again... moreThe new guy in town isn’t ready to find love again, and the gorgeous waitress he can’t stop thinking about is allergic to commitment. Will they realize that their…mutually beneficial arrangement…can be so much more? 
JoelNew town, new job, new outlook on life. I might not be ready for a relationship but I’m eager to start living again. But when the curvy, smiling waitress who stars in all of my latest fantasies turns out to be my sister’s childhood best friend, my ideas about what I’m ready for get turned on their head. 
Thanks to my pushy grandmother, a demon kitten, and the roomy backseat of my car, Dana and I find a lot of benefits to this whole friends-with-benefits situation.
Dana
Relationships can suck it. I’m tired of being some guy’s second choice. So when my childhood crush moves to town I make a decision. I. Will. Not. Fall. For. Him. I build my walls. I keep my heart out of it. But Joel and I can’t keep our hands off of each other. My best friend’s older brother—the kind, funny, distractingly attractive man who isn’t afraid of getting frisky in dark alleys or hardware stores starts taking me apart brick by brick.
If you love a best friend’s brother, afraid to commit, cinnamon roll romance then you’ll adore this steamy friends-with-benefits story about two people who have to learn to let go of their pasts so they can have a future together.
Welcome to Wavecrest, where the weather is foggy, the women are strong, and love is just around the corner. Each book in this series of small town, steamy, low angst, bite-sized stories can be read as a standalone and features a satisfying happily ever after. less

Whoever said what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas is a dirty liar.SylvieYou can’t blame me for disappearing after my one night with the gorgeous, charming, surprisingly tenacious Will. After all, running from my problems is my go-to way of dealing with difficult situations. But what should’ve been a little mistake that I plan on fixing just showed up in my town. I carved out a happy life for myself here in Wavecrest... moreWhoever said what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas is a dirty liar.SylvieYou can’t blame me for disappearing after my one night with the gorgeous, charming, surprisingly tenacious Will. After all, running from my problems is my go-to way of dealing with difficult situations. But what should’ve been a little mistake that I plan on fixing just showed up in my town. I carved out a happy life for myself here in Wavecrest. My loyal friends are all the family I need, and I have a business that I’m proud of. There’s no room for a distracting, hard-to-resist man reminding me of the one, hot, fever-dream of a night we spent in Vegas. Should I give Will a chance or send him packing?WillA note. She left me a note. No phone number, no “thanks for a great time.” The firecracker woman has another thing coming if she believes I’m going to fade into the background and forget about our undeniable chemistry. A connection like this only happens for the lucky ones, and she’s the luckiest thing that happened to me in Vegas. I gave her enough time and space to figure out what she wants. Now it’s time to lay my cards on the table.If you love a determined cinnamon roll hero, banter for days, found family, and a strong, snarky woman, you’ll adore this high-heat, low-drama battle-of-wills story.Welcome to Wavecrest, where the weather is foggy, the women are strong, and love is just around the corner. Each book in this series of small town, steamy, low angst, bite-sized stories can be read as a standalone and features a satisfying happily ever after. less