Valentine Texas Series by Lyra Parish

I have three simple wishes: 1. Keep my houseplants alive. 2. Open a charming bed-and-breakfast in my small town. 3. Never see or speak to Beckett Valentine again. None of those things are currently possible. When Beckett decides he’s also interested in purchasing the Horseshoe Creek Ranch, my dreams of owning a bed-and-breakfast become a nightmare. He refuses to give me what I want while playing dirty—a common theme in our rivalry... moreI have three simple wishes: 1. Keep my houseplants alive. 2. Open a charming bed-and-breakfast in my small town. 3. Never see or speak to Beckett Valentine again. None of those things are currently possible. When Beckett decides he’s also interested in purchasing the Horseshoe Creek Ranch, my dreams of owning a bed-and-breakfast become a nightmare. He refuses to give me what I want while playing dirty—a common theme in our rivalry. Because of him, we’re in a ridiculous bidding war for the land. We might have hated each other since our teens, but the stakes have never been so high. And right now, I’m more determined than ever to take down my best friend’s older brother—cowboy boots and all. **Bless Your Heart is a small town, enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, best friend’s older brother, contemporary southern romance with rom-com vibes and a guaranteed happily ever after. Each book in the Valentine Texas series is a stand-alone. Warning: this book contains tons of Southern sass, sarcasm, and lots of spice! Fade to black is not included.** less

Some describe me as a quirky, free-spirited journalist who charges her crystals by moonlight. They’re not wrong. My instincts ensure I know everything that goes on in my small town. And not much surprises me. But when the man who destroyed my heart returns to care for his family’s business, I’m shaken to the core. After our messy breakup, Hayden Shaw swore he’d never come back to Valentine, Texas. Years later, I’m still trying to forget we ever existed... moreSome describe me as a quirky, free-spirited journalist who charges her crystals by moonlight. They’re not wrong. My instincts ensure I know everything that goes on in my small town. And not much surprises me. But when the man who destroyed my heart returns to care for his family’s business, I’m shaken to the core. After our messy breakup, Hayden Shaw swore he’d never come back to Valentine, Texas. Years later, I’m still trying to forget we ever existed. Damn near impossible when he’s now everywhere. A constant reminder of what could have been. Rumors swirl about his true intentions, but a little gossip has never bothered me. However, if winning over my heart is his end game, he can hang up his spurs because I won’t make the same mistake twice—or will I? Spill the Sweet Tea is a second chance, hate-to-love you, grumpy/sunshine contemporary small-town southern romance with rom-com vibes and a happily ever after. Each book in the Valentine Texas series is a stand-alone. Warning: this romance book contains tons of southern sass, lots of woo-woo, and small-town gossip! Fade to black and cheating are not included. less

My bestie was off-limits until he kissed me and changed everything … Harrison Valentine is my best friend and the king of one-night stands. And hi—nice to meet you—I’m the queen of failed relationships. Commitment issues are something we have in common—or so I thought. Then, the devil delivers his Kiss of Death, and it puts me in a choke hold. I expect a f*ckboy, but he wants forever. And it scares me. When I finally see the magic we made together, it’s too late. Because he’s now engaged... moreMy bestie was off-limits until he kissed me and changed everything … Harrison Valentine is my best friend and the king of one-night stands. And hi—nice to meet you—I’m the queen of failed relationships. Commitment issues are something we have in common—or so I thought. Then, the devil delivers his Kiss of Death, and it puts me in a choke hold. I expect a f*ckboy, but he wants forever. And it scares me. When I finally see the magic we made together, it’s too late. Because he’s now engaged. To someone else. Butter My Biscuit is a SPICY childhood friends-to-lovers, small-town Southern romance with a hero who falls first and knows exactly what he’s always wanted. Each book in the Valentine Texas series is a stand-alone and can be read in any order. There is tension and angst, but trust the process. If I ever break you, I will always put you back together. With an X over my heart. less

My bestie was off-limits until he kissed me and changed everything…Harrison Valentine is my best friend and the king of one-night stands.And hi—nice to meet you—I’m the queen of failed relationships.Commitment issues are something we have in common, or so I thought.Then the devil delivers his kiss of death, and it puts me in a chokehold.I expect a f*ck boy, but he wants forever.And it scares me.When I finally see the magic we made together, it’s too late.Because he’s now engaged.To someone else... moreMy bestie was off-limits until he kissed me and changed everything…Harrison Valentine is my best friend and the king of one-night stands.And hi—nice to meet you—I’m the queen of failed relationships.Commitment issues are something we have in common, or so I thought.Then the devil delivers his kiss of death, and it puts me in a chokehold.I expect a f*ck boy, but he wants forever.And it scares me.When I finally see the magic we made together, it’s too late.Because he’s now engaged.To someone else. Butter My Biscuit is a SPICY childhood friends-to-lovers, small-town Southern romance with a hero who falls first and knows exactly what he’s always wanted. Each book in the Valentine Texas series is a stand-alone and can be read in any order. There is tension and angst, but trust the process. If I ever break you, I will always put you back together. With an X over my heart. less

Top three reasons why I shouldn't eff around and find out with my older brother's best friend. 1. He's eight years older than me. 2. My family would never approve. 3. He's hiding something. So we become roommates. And I become his greatest temptation. I play his game of cat and mouse until we collapse between the sheets with a promise to tell no one... moreTop three reasons why I shouldn't eff around and find out with my older brother's best friend. 1. He's eight years older than me. 2. My family would never approve. 3. He's hiding something. So we become roommates. And I become his greatest temptation. I play his game of cat and mouse until we collapse between the sheets with a promise to tell no one. The only problem is that secrets don’t stay hidden in our small town for long—not our forbidden relationship or the pasts we’re both running from. Smooth as Whiskey is book 4 in the Valentine Texas Series. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, but they do interconnect. This is a small-town, older brother's best friend, secret relationship, contemporary romance book with a happily ever after. less

She rolls into town with a bag full of cash, a designer wedding dress stuffed in her trunk, and zero plans to stay… until we meet.Runaway bride shows up outta nowhere?Most folks would call that a red flag.Me? I call it a typical Tuesday and hand her a key.I’ve been rebuilding this old house for someone just like her, and she’s finally here.Rumors fly that she’s my girlfriend, and we don’t bother correcting anyone... moreShe rolls into town with a bag full of cash, a designer wedding dress stuffed in her trunk, and zero plans to stay… until we meet.Runaway bride shows up outta nowhere?Most folks would call that a red flag.Me? I call it a typical Tuesday and hand her a key.I’ve been rebuilding this old house for someone just like her, and she’s finally here.Rumors fly that she’s my girlfriend, and we don’t bother correcting anyone.Pretty soon, she’s wearing my old T-shirts, sleeping in my bed, and turning my world upside down.Now I’m calling this city girl darlin’ like she already belongs to me.She thinks she’ll be able to leave when the dust settles.But we both know she’s fixin’ to be mine.Fixing to be Mine is an interconnected stand-alone in the Valentine Texas Series. This book is a small-town, runaway bride romance book with a cowboy hero who falls first and hard. It has rom-com vibes and a happily ever after. While this book is a stand alone, for the full Valentine Texas series experience, start with Bless Your Heart. less

Hold Your Horses is a small town, southern rom-com with a happily ever after! It’s a stand-alone with open-door scenes. This book is a part of the Valentine Texas series and can be read as a stand alone, but for the full experience, start with Bless Your Heart.