That's One Big Series by Mika Rayne

SabellaWhat happens when you drink a bottle of wine after your husband divorces you, and you see your childhood home for sale online? Well, you buy it, of course. When I hired a carpentry crew to fix it up, I didn’t realize the boss was my high school sweetheart from thirty years ago…DariusShe left me with no explanation when we were eighteen. I didn't realize who my new client was when she showed up at my job site all these years later... moreSabellaWhat happens when you drink a bottle of wine after your husband divorces you, and you see your childhood home for sale online? Well, you buy it, of course. When I hired a carpentry crew to fix it up, I didn’t realize the boss was my high school sweetheart from thirty years ago…DariusShe left me with no explanation when we were eighteen. I didn't realize who my new client was when she showed up at my job site all these years later. Old feelings and anger come up, and she tells me about the trauma she endured. Now we have to hash out our past so we can move on, but some things never change. less

The whole world knows how much Gloria Richard hurts when she cries. It’s 1957 in the Deep South. After fleeing her abusive marriage, Gloria hitchhikes to New Orleans, landing a job at an oyster shucking joint. Simple joys bring her newfound happiness in a life where nothing comes easy. Enter Collette, her ray of sunshine, guiding Gloria to self-discovery and laughter... moreThe whole world knows how much Gloria Richard hurts when she cries. It’s 1957 in the Deep South. After fleeing her abusive marriage, Gloria hitchhikes to New Orleans, landing a job at an oyster shucking joint. Simple joys bring her newfound happiness in a life where nothing comes easy. Enter Collette, her ray of sunshine, guiding Gloria to self-discovery and laughter. Then, in a smoky club where she sings, she meets Marcus, a dashing Army man, who sees, protects, and truly listens to her for the first time. Just as things are finally looking up, tragedy knocks on her door, leaving her lost in the shadows. Some memories, they say, last a lifetime…. less

That's One Big Series continues with the first second-generation book. .. Adelaide takes the spotlight in this steamy story. Oh, and she’s such a brat. For years, Adelaide has been head over heels for her dad’s best friend, Nate. An emergency causes him to leave town, and he doesn’t return for years. When he finally ends up back in New Orleans, he’s hired at the carpentry company without realizing he’s now working with none other than Adelaide... moreThat's One Big Series continues with the first second-generation book. .. Adelaide takes the spotlight in this steamy story. Oh, and she’s such a brat. For years, Adelaide has been head over heels for her dad’s best friend, Nate. An emergency causes him to leave town, and he doesn’t return for years. When he finally ends up back in New Orleans, he’s hired at the carpentry company without realizing he’s now working with none other than Adelaide. Assigned to the same job site, she enjoys pushing his buttons. Sparks and banter fly, and despite his best efforts, she gets under his skin. He tries to maintain his distance from her, but there comes a point when she pushes him beyond his limits. How far can their relationship go without him losing his best friend in the process? less