Life With the Thomas Brothers Series by M.J. Padgett

The residents of the idyllic town of Coldstone Creek all agree on one thing—Audrey Merry is the best. Audrey is Coldstone Creek’s beloved sweetheart with her perky, sunshine attitude and deep love for her community. The bakery owner feels the same way about her hometown, but one person in particular catches her eye—the town recluse. He’s a nut she can’t crack, but she won’t let this holiday season pass without giving it her best shot... moreThe residents of the idyllic town of Coldstone Creek all agree on one thing—Audrey Merry is the best. Audrey is Coldstone Creek’s beloved sweetheart with her perky, sunshine attitude and deep love for her community. The bakery owner feels the same way about her hometown, but one person in particular catches her eye—the town recluse. He’s a nut she can’t crack, but she won’t let this holiday season pass without giving it her best shot.Brenner Thomas isn’t in the mood for all the holly and jolly decking the halls and every street corner. Ever since his wife’s death, he’d rather spend his time alone, crunching numbers and pretending the world outside his front door doesn’t exist. It’s easier that way, and there’s no chance of his heart getting crushed worse than it already is.But Brenner can’t escape the obligatory celebration with Mrs. Kilmer, the mayor’s wife, assigning cheery chores to everyone whether they’re interested or not. Decorating, gift delivering, and an impromptu snowball fight force Brenner out of his comfort zone, but doing all those things with Audrey by his side makes the holiday—and his future—sparkle again.***Merry Takes Main Street is a sweet, swoony Christmas romance with loads of heart, healing, and second chances at life and love!***Merry Takes Main Street is a holiday prequel to the Life with the Thomas Brothers series. less

What harm can come from a little kiss contest? A lot… apparently.Vivien Mays is in love with her best friend, but she’d rather die than tell him. Enter her sister, Lorelai, with a crazy plan to test the waters with a social media challenge sure to get Ezra Thomas’s attention—a kiss challenge. Vivien finally gives in to her sister’s insane idea and kisses her best friend, but in a moment of mistaken identity, she kisses his twin brother instead… her lifelong nemesis... moreWhat harm can come from a little kiss contest? A lot… apparently.Vivien Mays is in love with her best friend, but she’d rather die than tell him. Enter her sister, Lorelai, with a crazy plan to test the waters with a social media challenge sure to get Ezra Thomas’s attention—a kiss challenge. Vivien finally gives in to her sister’s insane idea and kisses her best friend, but in a moment of mistaken identity, she kisses his twin brother instead… her lifelong nemesis.Beck Thomas watches his dreams go up in smoke when an injury ends his hockey career. The grumpy pessimist wants to be left alone, but when his brother’s annoying best friend accidentally kisses him, it sparks an interest he didn’t know he had. Despite Vivien’s freak-out when she realizes the truth, Beck can’t help but wonder if there’s something more to the kiss, and he’s willing to work to find out.When the opportunity to spend more time together arises, Beck seizes the chance to prove to Vivien that they can not only get along but they might be perfect for each other. Vivien, on the other hand, is pretty sure she won’t survive two weeks pretending to like Beck.***Kissing Beck Thomas is an enemies to lovers, sweet new adult romance with swoony kisses, everyday faith in action, and a side of comedy.” less

What harm can come from a little kiss contest? A lot… apparently.Vivien Mays is in love with her best friend, but she’d rather die than tell him. Enter her sister, Lorelai, with a crazy plan to test the waters with a social media challenge sure to get Ezra Thomas’s attention—a kiss challenge. Vivien finally gives in to her sister’s insane idea and kisses her best friend, but in a moment of mistaken identity, she kisses his twin brother instead… her lifelong nemesis... moreWhat harm can come from a little kiss contest? A lot… apparently.Vivien Mays is in love with her best friend, but she’d rather die than tell him. Enter her sister, Lorelai, with a crazy plan to test the waters with a social media challenge sure to get Ezra Thomas’s attention—a kiss challenge. Vivien finally gives in to her sister’s insane idea and kisses her best friend, but in a moment of mistaken identity, she kisses his twin brother instead… her lifelong nemesis.Beck Thomas watches his dreams go up in smoke when an injury ends his hockey career. The grumpy pessimist wants to be left alone, but when his brother’s annoying best friend accidentally kisses him, it sparks an interest he didn’t know he had. Despite Vivien’s freak-out when she realizes the truth, Beck can’t help but wonder if there’s something more to the kiss, and he’s willing to work to find out.When the opportunity to spend more time together arises, Beck seizes the chance to prove to Vivien that they can not only get along but they might be perfect for each other. Vivien, on the other hand, is pretty sure she won’t survive two weeks pretending to like Beck.***Kissing Beck Thomas is an enemies to lovers, sweet new adult romance with swoony kisses, everyday faith in action, and a side of comedy.” less

It was the best summer of her life… and then it ended.In high school, Ella Marshall lost her mother and her best friend on the same night. The little town of Coldstone Creek did its best to help her family move on, but Ella slipped deeper into depression with each passing day. At prom, Ella’s dreary existence was turned on its head by none other than the school's resident jokester. Silas Thomas knows a thing or two about being the outcast... moreIt was the best summer of her life… and then it ended.In high school, Ella Marshall lost her mother and her best friend on the same night. The little town of Coldstone Creek did its best to help her family move on, but Ella slipped deeper into depression with each passing day. At prom, Ella’s dreary existence was turned on its head by none other than the school's resident jokester. Silas Thomas knows a thing or two about being the outcast. He spent much of his youth making life difficult for his parents, but when a practical joke at prom went sideways, and Silas found himself on the run from the police, he fell head first into Ella’s lap…literally. She was the only thing between him and a stint in community service, so she covered for him. They instantly connected, and an epic summer romance ensued. The only problem? Just when Ella was ready to tell Silas she’d fallen in love with him, he disappeared without a word. Three long years pass until she sees him again, but when Silas strolls into the county library as her new tutoring pupil, those old feelings come to life again. When the truth of Silas’ departure comes to light, everything changes and Ella finds that forgiveness and patience are two things they both need. Surviving Silas Thomas is a second-chance, it was always you, sweet new adult romance with swoony kisses, everyday faith in action, and a side of comedy. less