Love in Laughing Falls Series by Jan Gallagher Dunn

They weren’t looking for love. Imagine their surprise when it found them… Mark Hawthorne’s people skills are a little rusty. But why should it matter? It’s not like he has time for dating and romance. Being a single dad requires his full focus. So, he’s as surprised as everyone else in his small town when he finds himself attracted to his brother’s captivating new employee. Now all that’s left to decide is if the risk of opening his heart to someone again is worth the reward... moreThey weren’t looking for love. Imagine their surprise when it found them… Mark Hawthorne’s people skills are a little rusty. But why should it matter? It’s not like he has time for dating and romance. Being a single dad requires his full focus. So, he’s as surprised as everyone else in his small town when he finds himself attracted to his brother’s captivating new employee. Now all that’s left to decide is if the risk of opening his heart to someone again is worth the reward.Barb Wyatt’s people skills are great. It’s not her fault her co-workers and their gossiping got her fired from her old job. That’s all in the past now, though. She’s determined to succeed at her new job. Hopefully her friendship with Mark (and her growing attachment to him) won’t fuel the gossip mill and ruin her fresh start.If Mark and Barb want a shot at happily ever after, they’ll have to trust in love—and each other—to get it..But what if trust is simply a luxury neither can afford after all they’ve been through? less

Can you trust a redeemed bad boy?Elle Foster is ready to leave California—and her disaster of a romantic life—in her rear view mirror. Her new job in the small town of Laughing Falls is exactly what she needs. But the connection she’s starting to develop with her handsome new co-worker is unexpected.Franklin Hawthorne has made plenty of mistakes. And he intends to do everything in his power to make amends. He knows it won’t be easy. Especially when so many people in town resent him... moreCan you trust a redeemed bad boy?Elle Foster is ready to leave California—and her disaster of a romantic life—in her rear view mirror. Her new job in the small town of Laughing Falls is exactly what she needs. But the connection she’s starting to develop with her handsome new co-worker is unexpected.Franklin Hawthorne has made plenty of mistakes. And he intends to do everything in his power to make amends. He knows it won’t be easy. Especially when so many people in town resent him. But being with Elle gives him hope for the future. All he can do now is pray he doesn’t mess up. Again.When the ghosts of the past—his and hers—come back to haunt them, can the fragile bonds Elle and Franklin survive?52,000 word small town, clean romance with sweet kisses. How many secrets can they keep from each other? less

Love at first sight, despite all odds.Ivy Winterfall has been putting up with her father for years... until he introduces her to his unsavory business associates. She joins her sister in Laughing Falls halfway across the country, hoping to disappear in the small town. And build a new and better life.Landon Hawthorne has been a charming perennial bachelor... waiting for the right woman. Then he meets Ivy and falls in love at first sight... moreLove at first sight, despite all odds.Ivy Winterfall has been putting up with her father for years... until he introduces her to his unsavory business associates. She joins her sister in Laughing Falls halfway across the country, hoping to disappear in the small town. And build a new and better life.Landon Hawthorne has been a charming perennial bachelor... waiting for the right woman. Then he meets Ivy and falls in love at first sight. He tries to keep his feelings to himself because she's younger, but it's hard when she feels like his whole world.Ivy and Landon are drawn together.... but their families question the relationship. He is five years older, wealthy, and successful. And the Hawthorne's worry about her father's reputation and protecting their money.Can they overcome the obstacles standing in their way and carve out their own happily ever after in Laughing Falls? less