Harland Creek Series by Jodi Allen Brice

Olivia McCade prefers flowers to people. Other than the occasional thorn poke, she figures plants are far less likely to hurt her.It was that realization that caused her to leave her nursing career behind and settle into the calming aromas of her flower shop. The plan worked great... until a huge wedding contract put her face to face with the man who broke her heart and shattered her dreams.Needing someone at her side to help her through this, Olivia turns to Sam Hunter... moreOlivia McCade prefers flowers to people. Other than the occasional thorn poke, she figures plants are far less likely to hurt her.It was that realization that caused her to leave her nursing career behind and settle into the calming aromas of her flower shop. The plan worked great... until a huge wedding contract put her face to face with the man who broke her heart and shattered her dreams.Needing someone at her side to help her through this, Olivia turns to Sam Hunter. He’s been a constant reassuring presence in her life, someone who will never let her down, or hurt her.But Sam has a secret all his own. For years he’s hidden his true feelings for Olivia. Now, as she looks to him for comfort, Sam must find a way to juggle her fragile heart and his own stirring emotions. less

Growing up in Harland Creek, Gabriela Jackson was the girl all the guys wanted and all the girls wanted to be. Until one tragic night that rocks the entire town and leaves her the object of scorn.Unable to stay in a place where the entire town hates her, she signs a modeling contract with an elite New York agency just to get away.She soon discovered the darker side of beauty. After refusing to compromise her morals, she’s labeled as difficult and black balled in the industry... moreGrowing up in Harland Creek, Gabriela Jackson was the girl all the guys wanted and all the girls wanted to be. Until one tragic night that rocks the entire town and leaves her the object of scorn.Unable to stay in a place where the entire town hates her, she signs a modeling contract with an elite New York agency just to get away.She soon discovered the darker side of beauty. After refusing to compromise her morals, she’s labeled as difficult and black balled in the industry. With nowhere else to turn, she returns to Harland Creek. But her homecoming is far from warm.Judgmental stares. Incessant gossip behind her back. Hurtful preconceived notions. Now, more than ever, Gabriela is determined to prove only she can define who she is as a person.Colin Bennet left his scandal-riddled family in England to forge his own respectable path in life. The small town charm of Harland Creek seemed the perfect place to open a book store, and focus on penning his first novel. Turns out that second part would be far easier if American women weren’t falling all over him simply because of his accent.But there is one who seems uninterested in his worldly charms. An intoxicating beauty with razor sharp wit, striking intelligence and a damaged reputation.But are they willing to risk it all for a chance at true happiness? less

In small-town Harland Creek, Grace hopes to hide from her past. Grace Witherspoon’s experiences in New York were far from pleasant. To escape a nightmarish ex, she did the unthinkable. Left everything behind… and ran. The second Grace enters the sweet little town of Harland Creek, she falls in love with its neighborly ambiance. It is the perfect place to hide... as long as no one finds out who she really is... moreIn small-town Harland Creek, Grace hopes to hide from her past. Grace Witherspoon’s experiences in New York were far from pleasant. To escape a nightmarish ex, she did the unthinkable. Left everything behind… and ran. The second Grace enters the sweet little town of Harland Creek, she falls in love with its neighborly ambiance. It is the perfect place to hide... as long as no one finds out who she really is. That seems easy enough to avoid until the local cop starts hanging around trying to make nice. Sure, he is the perfect man and sweetly protective, but Grace is done with men... or is she? After catching his fiancée with another man, police officer Sloan Jackson decides it’s best to focus on crime rather than love. Unfortunately, his match-making sister is convinced Grace is perfect for Sloan. Despite his fear of being hurt again, Sloan’s heart softens the first time he lays eyes on Grace. Unfortunately, as the two grow closer, the past comes back to haunt them. Can their budding relationship withstand the secrets bubbling to the surface? Or will all that's revealed destroy any chance at happiness Grace and Sloan could have had? ** This book was formerly titled LOST WITHOUT YOU and has been rewritten. ** less

Allison Jackson has a secret.And she’s trying hard to keep it from everyone in Harland Creek.Struggling to get new clients for her interior decorating business, trying to keep her bossy older brother Sloan from interfering in her personal life, and attempting to keep her friends in the dark is starting to wear on her. Not to mention whenever she looks at Mitch Wood, her stomach turns to butterflies. But her brother’s best friend won’t ever feel the same way about her... moreAllison Jackson has a secret.And she’s trying hard to keep it from everyone in Harland Creek.Struggling to get new clients for her interior decorating business, trying to keep her bossy older brother Sloan from interfering in her personal life, and attempting to keep her friends in the dark is starting to wear on her. Not to mention whenever she looks at Mitch Wood, her stomach turns to butterflies. But her brother’s best friend won’t ever feel the same way about her.Police officer, Mitch Wood has always loved the one girl he could never have. Allison Jackson. If his best friend Sloan caught wind that he was in love with his little sister, Mitch would be picking his teeth up off the floor and their friendship would be over.But when Allison offers to help Mitch remodel his late grandmother’s house, he can’t refuse. Working late hours together, might be all the push he needs to make his intentions clear. Allison’s not the only one hiding a secret.When secrets are revealed can their love survive the truth or will they both end up tearing their friendship apart. less

An opposites attract story.Impulsive, unpredictable, unexpected.Just a few words that describe Tabitha Miller. And those descriptions are exactly why she can’t find love in the small town of Harland Creek.But when she ends up on a blind date that quickly turns into a disaster, a familiar face from her past swoops in and saves the day…much to her chagrin.Cautious, predictable, preparedNeal McLean is nothing if not always prepared. From his job to his relationships... moreAn opposites attract story.Impulsive, unpredictable, unexpected.Just a few words that describe Tabitha Miller. And those descriptions are exactly why she can’t find love in the small town of Harland Creek.But when she ends up on a blind date that quickly turns into a disaster, a familiar face from her past swoops in and saves the day…much to her chagrin.Cautious, predictable, preparedNeal McLean is nothing if not always prepared. From his job to his relationships. He has no desire for love but when he sees Tabitha in need of a hero, he can’t help but come to her rescue.Now they are stuck together trying to solve one of his biggest cases.Where some women would run from danger, Tabitha rushes in.Though their chemistry is undeniable, can they overcome their differences and find a love that will last a lifetime? less

A young woman desperate for a job, a single veterinarian who needs help, and a charity that will melt your heart.Missy Long has a spending problem. Coupled with the fact she can’t decide on a career means bad news when Christmas is upon her and she’s up to her eyeballs in debt.When her hours at her part-time job get cut, she’s desperate to find something—anything--to pay the bills.Zander Howell, the single vet in town, has a dream of opening a rescue dog farm for animals... moreA young woman desperate for a job, a single veterinarian who needs help, and a charity that will melt your heart.Missy Long has a spending problem. Coupled with the fact she can’t decide on a career means bad news when Christmas is upon her and she’s up to her eyeballs in debt.When her hours at her part-time job get cut, she’s desperate to find something—anything--to pay the bills.Zander Howell, the single vet in town, has a dream of opening a rescue dog farm for animals. After getting his heart broken, he’s determined to focus on helping animals find a home and give up on finding his soul mate. When he discovers the perfect property listing, he’s determined to raise the money to buy it. And Missy Long is the woman to help him with his charity.But, there’s only one problem. Missy is deathly afraid of dogs. When Zander makes her an offer she can’t refuse, she lies, says she’s a dog lover, and takes the job.Despite being complete opposites, the more time they spend together, the more their feelings grow for one another. That is, until secrets start to come out and they have to make a decision. Forgive and give love a chance? Or, will they let love slip away and melt like snow? less