Cinder Valley Series by Saylor Ann

When I moved to the small town of Cinder Valley, Minnesota, I had a clear cut plan. Focus on my new job, build myself up again after a horrifying breakup, and do anything but fall for a man. I was on a mission for a fresh start, no distractions.But there's a wrench in my plans: A tall, muscled, strikingly handsome firefighter named Colin Thompson.We are determined to stay just friends... moreWhen I moved to the small town of Cinder Valley, Minnesota, I had a clear cut plan. Focus on my new job, build myself up again after a horrifying breakup, and do anything but fall for a man. I was on a mission for a fresh start, no distractions.But there's a wrench in my plans: A tall, muscled, strikingly handsome firefighter named Colin Thompson.We are determined to stay just friends. He needs to focus on his mom, who has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, and deal with the heartbreak of his ex-fiance leaving him.We do our best to keep a distance, but it's hard to keep our eyes… and hands to ourselves.Author’s Note: Tip Of My Tongue is a full length, standalone, spicy small town romance with a tall, sexy fireman, and a curly haired elementary school teacher. Enjoy chaotic girls’ nights, hot tension, and a dog with peeping Tom tendencies. If you enjoy cute, in your feels, small town romances with a hint of Minnesota Nice and a guaranteed Happily Ever After, then this book is for you! less

Running was my only option.I left my family, dog, and life behind, all to save mine. Minnesota became home, but not without the help of my new friends. I kept my past a secret, too ashamed to tell them how a man I trusted so completely broke me down so fully.Tyler Scott may be the hottest man I have ever seen. Built like a lumberjack, towering over me at 6’6”, with the most mesmerizing green eyes, he is the most caring and attentive man I’ve ever met... moreRunning was my only option.I left my family, dog, and life behind, all to save mine. Minnesota became home, but not without the help of my new friends. I kept my past a secret, too ashamed to tell them how a man I trusted so completely broke me down so fully.Tyler Scott may be the hottest man I have ever seen. Built like a lumberjack, towering over me at 6’6”, with the most mesmerizing green eyes, he is the most caring and attentive man I’ve ever met.After my friends find out I’m living in the worst apartments in town, they come up with a better option. Move into a friend's old place… with Tyler as my roommate.I’ve had a crush since the first day I met him, so there is no way I will be able to keep my attraction to him at bay.Tyler helps me break down the walls I’d built to protect myself, and soon, I find myself falling hard for him. He helps me every step of the way, but when my past threatens to ruin everything I’ve worked for, will I be able to survive again, this time with Tyler at my side?Welcome back to Cinder Valley! How Do I Tell You? Is book two in this series, and while it is not required, it is highly recommended that you start with book 1- Tip Of My Tongue, which is Lainey and Colin’s story!Author’s Note: How Do I Tell You? deals with subjects that may be triggering to some, including flashbacks/on-page scenes of emotional/physical and verbal abuse, physical violence, as well as mentions of cheating. (None of which are between Hero & Heroine.)Please only continue if you feel that you are able to read this book. The last thing I want to do is inadvertently harm someone. less

Running was my only option.I left my family, dog, and life behind, all to save mine. Minnesota became home, but not without the help of my new friends. I kept my past a secret, too ashamed to tell them how a man I trusted so completely broke me down so fully.Tyler Scott may be the hottest man I have ever seen. Built like a lumberjack, towering over me at 6’6”, with the most mesmerizing green eyes, he is the most caring and attentive man I’ve ever met... moreRunning was my only option.I left my family, dog, and life behind, all to save mine. Minnesota became home, but not without the help of my new friends. I kept my past a secret, too ashamed to tell them how a man I trusted so completely broke me down so fully.Tyler Scott may be the hottest man I have ever seen. Built like a lumberjack, towering over me at 6’6”, with the most mesmerizing green eyes, he is the most caring and attentive man I’ve ever met.After my friends find out I’m living in the worst apartments in town, they come up with a better option. Move into a friend's old place… with Tyler as my roommate.I’ve had a crush since the first day I met him, so there is no way I will be able to keep my attraction to him at bay.Tyler helps me break down the walls I’d built to protect myself, and soon, I find myself falling hard for him. He helps me every step of the way, but when my past threatens to ruin everything I’ve worked for, will I be able to survive again, this time with Tyler at my side?Welcome back to Cinder Valley! How Do I Tell You? Is book two in this series, and while it is not required, it is highly recommended that you start with book 1- Tip Of My Tongue, which is Lainey and Colin’s story!Author’s Note: How Do I Tell You? deals with subjects that may be triggering to some, including flashbacks/on-page scenes of emotional/physical and verbal abuse, physical violence, as well as mentions of cheating. (None of which are between Hero & Heroine.)Please only continue if you feel that you are able to read this book. The last thing I want to do is inadvertently harm someone. less

PeytonDating my friend's brother is not ideal. Fake dating him is perhaps the craziest thing I've ever done. I’ve spent the last year thinking Theo Porter hated me. His brooding blue eyes, constant glares and aloofness whenever we've been in the same room were reason enough for me to believe it. And after his time as a combat medic in the military, who could blame him for being reserved? If there's one thing my remaining family taught me, it's that I’m not an easy person to like, or even love... morePeytonDating my friend's brother is not ideal. Fake dating him is perhaps the craziest thing I've ever done. I’ve spent the last year thinking Theo Porter hated me. His brooding blue eyes, constant glares and aloofness whenever we've been in the same room were reason enough for me to believe it. And after his time as a combat medic in the military, who could blame him for being reserved? If there's one thing my remaining family taught me, it's that I’m not an easy person to like, or even love. After my mom’s death, my dad spent the rest of my childhood making himself a new family, with me as the leftovers from his previous life. When my dad tells me I’m expected to attend my step brother's wedding, I’m desperate for someone to go with. However, I don’t want to subject any of my friends to my father’s belittling, so I accept that I’ll go alone.Until Theo unexpectedly offers to play a convenient part.Theo I'm determined to prove to Peyton that she’s deserving of love, and I'll do anything to help her realize it. Even offer myself up to play the part of her fake boyfriend to help her with her awful family. After watching her from afar for a year, I’m intrigued by everything about her, so I don’t hesitate at the opportunity to play the part of her fake boyfriend. With her beautiful blue eyes, blonde hair, and curves, I’m all too willing. She's put up walls that make her hard to read, and even harder to reassure her that she isn't an inconvenience; far from it. I can't help the way I'm drawn to her and immediately yearning for something more.Author’s Note: Give Me A Minute deals with subjects that may be triggering to some, including flashbacks of combat, a scene that depicts the death of a parent by breast cancer, bullying from a step sibling, and feelings of disapproval from a parent/stepparent. There is also a brief mention of an infant death, however it is not shown on page. Please only continue if you feel that you are able to read this book. The last thing I want to do is inadvertently harm someone. less