Willowbrook Valley Series by Shonna Preston

Wren Dawson was driving to California to move in with her long-distance boyfriend, that was until her antique hearse left her stranded. Dressed all in black and looking like she worships the devil, she begins to doubt the accuracy of the phrase 'country hospitality' as vehicles continue to blow past.Sawyer Dixon was on his way home from lunch when he spotted the old hearse sitting on the side of the road. Pulling over, he stops to see if the driver needs any help... moreWren Dawson was driving to California to move in with her long-distance boyfriend, that was until her antique hearse left her stranded. Dressed all in black and looking like she worships the devil, she begins to doubt the accuracy of the phrase 'country hospitality' as vehicles continue to blow past.Sawyer Dixon was on his way home from lunch when he spotted the old hearse sitting on the side of the road. Pulling over, he stops to see if the driver needs any help. He finds a pretty girl with black and purple hair who meets his eyes in challenge. Knowing when to choose his battles, he offers her a ride to the town's mechanic.The news isn't good. It's going to take a week for one of the parts to come in, and she's stuck in the small town of Willowbrook. When Sawyer has a bad feeling about leaving her at the local motel, he offers to let her stay in the finished loft in his barn. After days of waiting to hear back from her boyfriend, it's Sawyer who answers when he finally calls.Audience to an argument between Wren's boyfriend and the woman he brought home from the bar the previous night, Sawyer tells him that Wren will call him back if she decides to before hanging up. After breaking the life-changing news to Wren, he gives her a place to stay until she figures out her next step.Wren's staying presents a new problem in his life. When she was going to be gone in a week and with someone, it was easy to convince himself that he could ignore the attraction he felt towards her. But now, he doesn't know if he will be able to guard his heart enough as they continue to grow close.When she keeps talking as though she's leaving and he refuses to ask her to stay, will one of them come to their senses before it's too late? Or will they break both of their hearts when she finally goes? less

Rachel and Austin Sanders have been together for half their lives. Together, they've raised two girls on their ranch. Things had always been good for them. Austin tended the cattle while Rachel kept the household running smoothly.But when Austin's mother needs caregiving for a brief time, the stress it brings to their lives starts to show the cracks they hadn't noticed developing in their marriage... moreRachel and Austin Sanders have been together for half their lives. Together, they've raised two girls on their ranch. Things had always been good for them. Austin tended the cattle while Rachel kept the household running smoothly.But when Austin's mother needs caregiving for a brief time, the stress it brings to their lives starts to show the cracks they hadn't noticed developing in their marriage. Rachel begins to wonder if there is more to her life than just cooking and cleaning, especially when their girls could be leaving the nest in the next five years.In her desperation to find a solution to her growing unhappiness and the apparent financial woes of the ranch, she decides to pick up photography again. Having spent her high school years with a camera attached to her face, it gives her something to look forward to when she's done with the work for the day. Even better, it could be the answer to their growing money concerns as she contemplates starting a business with it.Austin, however, doesn't think it's a good idea. First, it's a concern over stress, then the money needed to begin, and then the type of photography. With every answer Rachel has for his objections, he seems to find something new. Frustrated with her husband's stubbornness in not supporting her dream, Rachel contemplates her future with a heavy heart.When all his friends tell Austin he's wrong in this, can he get over the actual issue at play? Will Austin and Rachel realize what matters before it's too late for them? less

Fifteen years ago, Bonnie Murphy had a choice to make. She'd either have to end her relationship with her boyfriend of three years, or her mother would withhold her college tuition. Needing to get out from under her mother's thumb, she broke things off with Hunter and went to college. However, the devastation of the loss caused her to fail out of college after a semester. Upon returning at winter break, she found Hunter had moved on... moreFifteen years ago, Bonnie Murphy had a choice to make. She'd either have to end her relationship with her boyfriend of three years, or her mother would withhold her college tuition. Needing to get out from under her mother's thumb, she broke things off with Hunter and went to college. However, the devastation of the loss caused her to fail out of college after a semester. Upon returning at winter break, she found Hunter had moved on. With no more fight in her, she went along with her mother's plan for her to marry a man ten years her senior. Ten years into that marriage, her husband passed away, leaving her alone for the last five.Hunter Jennings has spent the last fifteen years longing for the woman who broke his heart just before high school graduation. No one he's dated has ever been what she was to him. Five years ago, after her husband passed away, Bonnie started working as a waitress at the bar he and his friends frequent. The only words exchanged between them since that day that she walked away were when she'd take his order.When a chance interaction leads to them rekindling their friendship, they're both mindful of the hurt waged in the past. As that friendship turns physical, Bonnie must face her fears over being with the man she loved all that time ago before Hunter grows to feel used—in being able to be with her only in secret and not entirely. less

Dana Carpenter is a woman on the run. After secreting away money for the past year, since her last attempt, she leaves her abusive ten-year marriage. Having found a job in a town nearly an hour away, she hopes it will be far enough that her husband won't come searching for her.Dylan Turner has a bit of a reputation. Ever since his wife divorced him years ago, he's been content to bed women but not let anyone get too close... moreDana Carpenter is a woman on the run. After secreting away money for the past year, since her last attempt, she leaves her abusive ten-year marriage. Having found a job in a town nearly an hour away, she hopes it will be far enough that her husband won't come searching for her.Dylan Turner has a bit of a reputation. Ever since his wife divorced him years ago, he's been content to bed women but not let anyone get too close. But all that turns upside down from the moment he sees the new girl step out of the office at work.Tasked with training Dana, Dylan's flirty and forward. And she's not going stand for that. Unbeknownst to her, that's exactly Dylan's type. As their friendship grows and she keeps denying his advances, despite her mutual attraction, things become apparent to them both--they aren't at all like the other believes.Dylan's tragic past and Dana's harrowing present collide as misstep brings Dana's husband to Willowbrook. Dylan is determined not to let history repeat itself and swears to protect her.As emotions run high, the two of them finally give in to the feelings they've been fighting. But when the dust settles, will their agreement to keep their emotions separate from the physical still hold true? Will Dylan return to his old ways? Will Dana be able to bear it if he does? less

Born within two months of each other, Josie Ferguson and Colton Field have been best friends their entire lives. While everyone around them assumed they’d end up together eventually, Colton’s six-year relationship with someone else prevented that from happening--despite their feelings for each other.But when Colton has a motorcycle accident, it’s Josie he calls for help... moreBorn within two months of each other, Josie Ferguson and Colton Field have been best friends their entire lives. While everyone around them assumed they’d end up together eventually, Colton’s six-year relationship with someone else prevented that from happening--despite their feelings for each other.But when Colton has a motorcycle accident, it’s Josie he calls for help. His already troubled relationship with his girlfriend buckles under the pressure of him staying at Josie’s apartment rather than hers. Meanwhile, having Colton and his girlfriend perpetually under her roof sends Josie into a crisis of wondering what she’s doing with her life.Near her breaking point, she calls her roommate from college, who presents her with the perfect solution. She offers Josie the opportunity to move across the state with her. After taking some time to think about it, Josie accepts and starts to prepare.Josie’s news of her impending departure sends the now-single Colton into a panic. He’s never known a life without Josie, nor does he want to. When the two of them drunkenly hookup, giving in to those decades-long feelings, he assumes they’re together. Her disappearance come morning proves him wrong. Unable to deal with what this could mean for her and her future plans, Josie ghosts him for three weeks until she’s forced to come face-to-face with him at their families’ shared Thanksgiving dinner.Despite the fact they clearly have something between them, Josie insists she’s still leaving at the end of the year. They come to an agreement to continue sleeping with each other until then. When Colton keeps begging her to stay, despite her believing this is all a result of him panicking over her leaving, will she overcome her fears to finally accept that it’s always been him for her? Can he convince her through his actions just how good their life together could be before she leaves town? less

Best friends and roommates Lucy Ross and Blake Foster tell each other everything—except that they're in love with one another. They've been each other's person for over a decade, but their world is turned upside down when Tucker Avery comes to Willowbrook and begins to date Lucy.Blake begins to pull away, assuming he's missed his opportunity with Lucy... moreBest friends and roommates Lucy Ross and Blake Foster tell each other everything—except that they're in love with one another. They've been each other's person for over a decade, but their world is turned upside down when Tucker Avery comes to Willowbrook and begins to date Lucy.Blake begins to pull away, assuming he's missed his opportunity with Lucy. As things continue south for Blake and Lucy, Tucker asks her the question that would change all of their What if you could have us both?After an adverturous and experimental camping trip, the three of them leave the woods as a trio. Because of Blake's homophobic parents and the town's opinion of Lucy's dating tendencies, the three of them decide to wait to make sure things are solid before letting anyone else know they're all together.Their plan falls apart when a coworker calls out Blake and Lucy on their behavior, and the news that they're together spreads like wildfire. Now, despite what is happening privately, Tucker's left looking like the loser ex who hangs around Lucy and the guy the town always hoped she'd end up with.But as the weeks go by, the situation weighs on Tucker, and it's him who starts pulling away.Can Tucker keep being their dirty little secret as everyone around them gives him strange and pitying looks? Can Blake bring himself to come out so they can all be public? Will the three of them come up with a solution that makes them all happy, or could they lose Tucker? less