Big City Small World Series by Rae Shawn

Love can come and go, and come again After a painful split, Jada Lorenzo was focused on rebuilding her life and nothing more. Co-parenting, getting her business up and running again, and learning to navigate a new city kept her plenty busy. But when the past unexpectedly knocked on her door in the form of Tra'Mel Denzel—the college boyfriend who left her for gridiron dreams—her newly-charted plan began to falter. Tra'Mel never wanted to leave... moreLove can come and go, and come again After a painful split, Jada Lorenzo was focused on rebuilding her life and nothing more. Co-parenting, getting her business up and running again, and learning to navigate a new city kept her plenty busy. But when the past unexpectedly knocked on her door in the form of Tra'Mel Denzel—the college boyfriend who left her for gridiron dreams—her newly-charted plan began to falter. Tra'Mel never wanted to leave. But it had been a necessity compelled by family and his own fears. Now, burdened by regrets and a career cut short, a replay for her heart could score him the only touchdown that had ever mattered. But Tra’Mel has to overcome Jada's emotional obstacles involving her vindictive ex-fiancé, the whims of a domineering toddler, and the heartbreak he’d caused her the day he’d exited her life. less

Sometimes, the one beside you was the perfect person all along…Rumor Lovelace wanted nothing more than to focus on herself, her business and a contract that could bring her new opportunities. She didn’t know her twin sister had other plans—ones that involved a childhood best friend.Cantrell Hollister met Rumor nearly two decades ago. When Rumor needed someone to stand between her and her sister’s strategic nonsense, he volunteered... moreSometimes, the one beside you was the perfect person all along…Rumor Lovelace wanted nothing more than to focus on herself, her business and a contract that could bring her new opportunities. She didn’t know her twin sister had other plans—ones that involved a childhood best friend.Cantrell Hollister met Rumor nearly two decades ago. When Rumor needed someone to stand between her and her sister’s strategic nonsense, he volunteered. He had his own issues he was processing that a pre-wedding vacation could help him escape.Neither Rumor nor Cantrell realized a playful scheme had been set in motion to help them recognize their buried feelings—and passion wasn’t the only thing they would be uncovering. less