Until Series by Lilly Henderson

As she walks by, she fixes her big, beautiful eyes on me, causing my breath to hitch. When a blush suffuses her cheeks, something funny happens to my entire body, especially my groin. Wow, I can’t remember the last time eye contact had such a powerful effect on me. As she saunters by, a hint of her sweet, flowery scent fills my nose and does even funnier things to my brain. -Ben An instant attraction too strong to ignore.Past secrets too dark to keep hidden... moreAs she walks by, she fixes her big, beautiful eyes on me, causing my breath to hitch. When a blush suffuses her cheeks, something funny happens to my entire body, especially my groin. Wow, I can’t remember the last time eye contact had such a powerful effect on me. As she saunters by, a hint of her sweet, flowery scent fills my nose and does even funnier things to my brain. -Ben An instant attraction too strong to ignore.Past secrets too dark to keep hidden. Will their love prevail?After a devastating year, Amy is ready to leave everything behind, and moving across the country to escape the memories seems like the perfect plan. She clings to the hope that a new circle of friends and an exciting new job will make for a fresh start.Things indeed take a turn for the better, especially with her charming colleague, Ben, even though their instant connection messes up Amy’s best-laid plans. Falling for a guy is the last thing on her list, and given his history, Ben is reluctant to let anyone into his life. Nonetheless, feelings arise that are too strong to ignore, and the fiery passion that draws them together is too tempting to resist.But when the secrets they both buried deep resurface, Amy has to realize shrugging off her past is not that simple. Ben has his own demons to fight, and they threaten to rip them apart.Will their past shatter all hopes for a happy future, or can love really weather any storm? less

His proximity alone sends a shiver through me, but how he says my name erases all doubts about my feelings. I want him. But I can’t have him. We’re friends. Only friends. Nothing more. -LaurenOld friends.New feelings.Will that be enough? Lauren has only two kinds of relationships with the men in her friendship or weekend fling... moreHis proximity alone sends a shiver through me, but how he says my name erases all doubts about my feelings. I want him. But I can’t have him. We’re friends. Only friends. Nothing more. -LaurenOld friends.New feelings.Will that be enough? Lauren has only two kinds of relationships with the men in her friendship or weekend fling. Her past left her too emotionally and physically broken to allow anything beyond that, and she mastered the art of hiding her fear of history repeating itself behind her extrovert nature.Only Henry sees through her act now that he wants to break free from the friend zone. When he stirs feelings inside Lauren that she considered buried and lost, hope resurfaces, but trusting a man with her heart again proves to be more complicated than she assumed.Also, Henry’s life is dictated by his father, who wants to mold him into the next CEO of the family company and is against a relationship that doesn’t serve the business. But Henry is willing to stand up against his dad—and fight his way through the walls Lauren built.When she finally lets him in, he makes her experience things she never thought possible. But will that be enough? less

Everything about her turns into a new favorite of mine: her sweet, flowery scent, the feel of her soft skin under my fingertips, her delicious taste, and now the soft sounds she makes when she can’t hide that she’s attracted to me too. -PaulA Chance Encounter.A Happily Ever After within Reach.Right?Tessa has only two priorities in life: taking care of her younger brother after their parents’ tragic death eight years ago and running her florist shop... moreEverything about her turns into a new favorite of mine: her sweet, flowery scent, the feel of her soft skin under my fingertips, her delicious taste, and now the soft sounds she makes when she can’t hide that she’s attracted to me too. -PaulA Chance Encounter.A Happily Ever After within Reach.Right?Tessa has only two priorities in life: taking care of her younger brother after their parents’ tragic death eight years ago and running her florist shop.When her best friend pulls her out of her “All Work/No Play” - zone, she’s reluctant at first but quickly discovers that prioritizing her own needs is something she should have done much sooner.Throw in a handsome and sweet guy who sweeps her off her feet, and Tessa feels happier than she has in a long time. Paul—along with Hank, his adorable Golden Retriever—thwarts her plans not to date anymore, and he pushes her out of her comfort zone in the best kind of way. While instant attraction draws them to each other at first, their connection is more than skin-deep. After discovering that they share a similar heartbreaking past, a deeper bond forms between them.It seems they finally found what they didn’t realize they had been looking for, so nothing stands in the way of a Happily Ever After.Right? less

Where does this proclivity for unnecessary trouble come from? Yes, trouble. That’s what Jack is—giving mixed signals, having this brooding air surrounding him. His physical attraction lured me in, and as soon as he smiled and showed me a glimpse of a whole different side of him, I was a lost cause. -EmmaShe needs to defeat her greatest fear.He needs to overcome past trauma.All it takes is a simple touch.Only it’s not simple at all.At twenty-eight, Emma is content with her life... moreWhere does this proclivity for unnecessary trouble come from? Yes, trouble. That’s what Jack is—giving mixed signals, having this brooding air surrounding him. His physical attraction lured me in, and as soon as he smiled and showed me a glimpse of a whole different side of him, I was a lost cause. -EmmaShe needs to defeat her greatest fear.He needs to overcome past trauma.All it takes is a simple touch.Only it’s not simple at all.At twenty-eight, Emma is content with her life. A fulfilling job and a handful of friends are all she needs. She doesn’t even mind she’s single—unlike her mother, who keeps nagging and pushing her to settle down. But despite Emma’s best efforts, yet another disappointing encounter with a guy adds to her mile-long string of unfortunate relationships. So she vows to make better choices with men, and steering clear of them seems like the wisest decision.Her resolutions are put to the test when she meets Jack. Their paths continue to cross, and Emma struggles to keep her distance, regardless of his secretive and brooding nature. She can’t ignore the pull toward him, even though he shows every sign of being the worst candidate to give her heart to and doesn’t appear to share her feelings. What happened in his past makes it impossible for him to pursue anything close to a relationship.But when surprising news turns Emma’s world upside down, Jack offers his shoulder to lean on.And maybe even more. less