Scandals in Sweet Side Series by Josie Watts, Janice Whiteaker

Get a new job. Check.Find a new apartment. Check.Stake out geriatric hit men with my handsome sidekick. Check?Never rent an apartment over the internet.I learned that lesson the hard way. Turns out the sweet two bedroom I was thrilled to make mine is actually smack dab in the middle of a retirement community.Now instead of enjoying Florida’s night life, I’m helping Mrs. Hill find her missing hearing aids and showing Mr. Frazier how to use his television remote for the millionth time... moreGet a new job. Check.Find a new apartment. Check.Stake out geriatric hit men with my handsome sidekick. Check?Never rent an apartment over the internet.I learned that lesson the hard way. Turns out the sweet two bedroom I was thrilled to make mine is actually smack dab in the middle of a retirement community.Now instead of enjoying Florida’s night life, I’m helping Mrs. Hill find her missing hearing aids and showing Mr. Frazier how to use his television remote for the millionth time.But it’s fine. They look out for me and I look out for them.Which is how I end up wedged in a broom closet with Mr. Frazier’s sexy as sin nephew.Being tangled up with Grant is the most exciting thing that’s happened to me in… ever.Unfortunately, it’s the most dangerous thing to happen to me in… also ever.Because I thought Grant was just a grumpy businessman with an addiction to gummy bears, but based on his abilities in hand-to-hand combat, I’m starting to question if there’s more to that story.And if that more might be the end of my story.Fish out of Water is the laugh-out-loud romantic-comedy-meets-cozy-mystery featuring an arborist turned accidental detective, a suspiciously skilled investment banker with a chip on his shoulder, and a fish tank’s worth of clues. It brings the hilarity and the heat, with no cliffhangers and a HEA that will leave you swooning. less

Never work for your family. Especially when that family consists of an octogenarian going through a mid-life crisis.Now, instead of running Sweet Side Gardens, my grandad's popping little blue pills and sneaking into closets with my friends’ grandmas…Leaving me to handle everything else.And I was doing a pretty good job up until the night I found myself dangling from a tree.Topless.Unfortunately, there was only one man who could save me from the precarious position... moreNever work for your family. Especially when that family consists of an octogenarian going through a mid-life crisis.Now, instead of running Sweet Side Gardens, my grandad's popping little blue pills and sneaking into closets with my friends’ grandmas…Leaving me to handle everything else.And I was doing a pretty good job up until the night I found myself dangling from a tree.Topless.Unfortunately, there was only one man who could save me from the precarious position.A sneakily sexy nerd with a set of abs that made my brain go stupid.I’d been trying to get Andrew’s attention for months.I finally had it.But Andrew's attention wasn’t the only one focused on me. Someone else was watching every move I made.Waiting to make a move of their own.And Andrew might be the only one who can save me.Again.Out on a Limb is the hilariously hot follow up to Fish out of Water. The steam level is high, the angst level is low, and the happily ever after is guaranteed. less

Gabriel Starkweather has a lot to offer. Money. Good looks. Impeccable manners. A body that most women would drool over. Too bad I’m not most women. But there is one part of him I’d love to get my hands on. His connections. They are exactly what I need to make the Sweet Side Sand and Surf Pageant all I want it to be. Because I’m here to make a statement. One that’s long overdue. One that some people might not appreciate... moreGabriel Starkweather has a lot to offer. Money. Good looks. Impeccable manners. A body that most women would drool over. Too bad I’m not most women. But there is one part of him I’d love to get my hands on. His connections. They are exactly what I need to make the Sweet Side Sand and Surf Pageant all I want it to be. Because I’m here to make a statement. One that’s long overdue. One that some people might not appreciate. When the pushback literally sends me over the edge, there’s only one person willing to jump in and save me. Gabriel. Now I can’t help but wonder if maybe pretty, polite Gabriel isn’t what I initially thought he was. Unfortunately, he’s not the only one who isn’t who I thought they were. Someone’s got it out for my pageant. And everyone involved in it. Including the perfectly packaged man I’m suddenly struggling to keep my hands off. less

I moved to Sweet Side intending to mind my own business. Literally.Luckily I do it well.My bookstore is one of the most popular places on the strip. Unfortunately that has little to do with the books lining the shelves, and more with what I stock in the back room.But whatever pays the bills, right?Business is buzzing along when the stupidly handsome jerk next door decides his personal training location should take over my tiny corner of Florida, sealing his spot as my mortal enemy... moreI moved to Sweet Side intending to mind my own business. Literally.Luckily I do it well.My bookstore is one of the most popular places on the strip. Unfortunately that has little to do with the books lining the shelves, and more with what I stock in the back room.But whatever pays the bills, right?Business is buzzing along when the stupidly handsome jerk next door decides his personal training location should take over my tiny corner of Florida, sealing his spot as my mortal enemy.Noah Hicks is tall, ripped, and successful. He’s got muscles on his muscles.Not that I’ve been looking.He’s also a complete twat. Gym bro and fork boy extraordinaire.If you know what I mean.I should be able to outsmart him no problem.Unfortunately, my scheme lands me headfirst in his hot tub, mostly clothed and slightly drunk.But it turns out Noah is more than a pretty face, and when he steps in to save me from a mess I thought was behind me, I’m forced to either eat my words—Or lose this bench-pressing, Shakespeare-spewing hunk for good. less

He’s rich. Handsome. Charming.And a social pariah.Perfect husband material.I never expected to be a runaway bride.Leaving my jerk of a fiancé at the altar seemed like a great idea at the time but has left me with a laundry list of problems.Problems I can only outrun for so long.I came to Sweet Side because it was about as far as I could get from the life I left behind, hoping to buy some time to come up with a plan to take control of my future.Instead, a plan finds me... moreHe’s rich. Handsome. Charming.And a social pariah.Perfect husband material.I never expected to be a runaway bride.Leaving my jerk of a fiancé at the altar seemed like a great idea at the time but has left me with a laundry list of problems.Problems I can only outrun for so long.I came to Sweet Side because it was about as far as I could get from the life I left behind, hoping to buy some time to come up with a plan to take control of my future.Instead, a plan finds me.Billionaire Fynn Hadaway is the total package. He’s tall, dark, and handsome, with a voice that could melt the panties off a nun.He’s also been having a few… issues of his own. Issues I think I can solve. As long as he agrees to my stipulations.The main one being, he becomes my new husband.Filthy Liar is a standalone set in the world of Sweet Side. It might be your jam if you 👰🏻 Runaway Brides💵 Billionaire British Heroes💓 Praise🌊 Ocean-Os💍 Fake Marriages🚫 No Third Act Breakup less