Clementine Creek Series by Alexandra Hale

Making the world believe I was a playboy was easy.Falling for the girl with one foot out the door? Even I didn’t see that coming.I’d do anything for my twin brother.Even put my own life on hold when his first love disappeared and left him heartbroken.I donned the mask. I played the part. I smiled at the whispers around town.I took the heat so my brother wouldn’t have to.Now six years later he’s settled with the love of his life and I’m free to be - me.It’s a new beginning for both of us... moreMaking the world believe I was a playboy was easy.Falling for the girl with one foot out the door? Even I didn’t see that coming.I’d do anything for my twin brother.Even put my own life on hold when his first love disappeared and left him heartbroken.I donned the mask. I played the part. I smiled at the whispers around town.I took the heat so my brother wouldn’t have to.Now six years later he’s settled with the love of his life and I’m free to be - me.It’s a new beginning for both of us. A fresh start.I’ve barely taken a breath when I’m blindsided by a dark-haired beauty in the local bar.But just like that, I’m begging for her help before I’ve even gotten her name.A kiss for a favor.And what a kiss it is.I thought that was the end of it but fate had other plans.Now I need another favor and she needs a place to stay.It should be easy. Our arrangement has an expiration date.No need to blur the lines.Just one night together and suddenly I can’t remember all the reasons I should stay away.And now? I'm not sure I want to.I need to figure out how to turn a temporary favor into forever.Before it’s too late. less

Having a heart attack was the best thing that could have happened to me. With my new lease on life, I prioritized reconnecting with my daughter. But I wasn’t in her small, Tennessee town for five minutes before getting swept up in a blonde bombshell with sass for days. Wooing Gwen Slate after being a bachelor for twenty years was easy. Opening myself to love and being loved in return? That was something else entirely. I didn’t know life could be like this - filled with love and respect and fun... moreHaving a heart attack was the best thing that could have happened to me. With my new lease on life, I prioritized reconnecting with my daughter. But I wasn’t in her small, Tennessee town for five minutes before getting swept up in a blonde bombshell with sass for days. Wooing Gwen Slate after being a bachelor for twenty years was easy. Opening myself to love and being loved in return? That was something else entirely. I didn’t know life could be like this - filled with love and respect and fun . But I know a good thing when I see it and I’m not going to let Gwen get away. Christmas in New Zealand seems like the perfect way to show her we’re meant to be forever. A beautiful setting, a beautiful woman and one chance to ask the question that will change our lives forever. less

She’s a force to be reckoned with and everything I’ll never deserve.Just one taste and I’ll set fire to my past to keep her. I’ve given my life to protect the ones I love.My sister.My country.My hometown. An injury overseas has me back in Clementine Creek before the ink on my discharge papers has time to dry.It’s a loss I feel deep in my bones.Nothing in my life has ever been permanent – the good things always have one foot out the door. Except her. Rhea Thayer is my best friend’s little sister... moreShe’s a force to be reckoned with and everything I’ll never deserve.Just one taste and I’ll set fire to my past to keep her. I’ve given my life to protect the ones I love.My sister.My country.My hometown. An injury overseas has me back in Clementine Creek before the ink on my discharge papers has time to dry.It’s a loss I feel deep in my bones.Nothing in my life has ever been permanent – the good things always have one foot out the door. Except her. Rhea Thayer is my best friend’s little sister.But she’s not so little anymore.She smells like frosting and feels like a sanctuary I haven’t earned. I need to be better. I want to do this right. When she forces my hand, all bets are off.An unstoppable inferno rages between us. It’s a need I know will never be sated. Just when happiness seems within reach, the unthinkable happens.And everything I’ve worked for since I was fourteen is at stake.How can you take a chance on forever when all you see is your past? My life hangs in the balance of a single choice. I just pray I won’t lose it all. less