Hearts of Cold Creek Series by Tonie Rose

He’s my new boss. We’re pretending to date because he’s my brother’s best friend. My brother set me up to work for his gorgeous and charming best friend. I imagine working for Jackson is easy. We have chemistry and a history that no one knows about. And on work trips. .. forget about being professional. I expect nothing less than to be drawn closer to his kissable lips with every lingering look. Seeing him again reminds me why I didn’t find any guy interesting in college... moreHe’s my new boss. We’re pretending to date because he’s my brother’s best friend. My brother set me up to work for his gorgeous and charming best friend. I imagine working for Jackson is easy. We have chemistry and a history that no one knows about. And on work trips. .. forget about being professional. I expect nothing less than to be drawn closer to his kissable lips with every lingering look. Seeing him again reminds me why I didn’t find any guy interesting in college. Then my obsessive ex rolls into town looking to make me his. And I tell him I’m dating Jackson. Of course, it’s fake. Nothing will happen. But fake turns to reality, and we agree to keep it a secret. I wonder if Jackson can face reality as well as he runs his company. Or will he write me off as a business expense? less

I’d never return to Cold Creek if it were up to me. Because I can’t stand Aaron Freaking James. He charmed my pants off. Then, he showed me the best time in the backseat of his sports car. And two weeks later, he ghosted me. Now, Aaron is a dad. All I want is to run out of this diner screaming when I see him. But the look in his narrowed, blue eyes when his daughter calls him makes me blush. And my heart smiles when I see her climb into his arms... moreI’d never return to Cold Creek if it were up to me. Because I can’t stand Aaron Freaking James. He charmed my pants off. Then, he showed me the best time in the backseat of his sports car. And two weeks later, he ghosted me. Now, Aaron is a dad. All I want is to run out of this diner screaming when I see him. But the look in his narrowed, blue eyes when his daughter calls him makes me blush. And my heart smiles when I see her climb into his arms. It’d be stupid to revisit anything with Aaron now. But plans never go the way you want them. less

Running into your one-night stand at work is awkward. Running into your one-night stand who’s now your boss is a disaster. One moment, I'm just a quiet graphic designer who only cares about her work. The next, I'm waking up in Mike Allan’s bed and sneaking out before the morning light. After losing my job, I found a new one, only to discover Mike is my new boss. Just my luck! And when he suggests we pretend to date for a wedding, I find myself saying yes... moreRunning into your one-night stand at work is awkward. Running into your one-night stand who’s now your boss is a disaster. One moment, I'm just a quiet graphic designer who only cares about her work. The next, I'm waking up in Mike Allan’s bed and sneaking out before the morning light. After losing my job, I found a new one, only to discover Mike is my new boss. Just my luck! And when he suggests we pretend to date for a wedding, I find myself saying yes. Yes, to a weekend of holding hands, smiling at him, and acting like a happy girlfriend. Working together is already intense. But now we’re in a fake relationship, sharing one bed, and the tension is undeniable. What happens when the weekend ends, and I’ve fallen for the man I never thought I’d see again? less