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

Getting dropped on the side of the road by her ex-boyfriend was not part of her holiday plans. Emma Nadine has a type, and it’s the bad-for-you bad boy in a leather jacket. Only this time, her affinity for the unreformed lands her on the side of the interstate… literally. When an argument with her ex on their drive home prompts him to kick her out of his car, Emma is forced to make it home on her own... moreGetting dropped on the side of the road by her ex-boyfriend was not part of her holiday plans. Emma Nadine has a type, and it’s the bad-for-you bad boy in a leather jacket. Only this time, her affinity for the unreformed lands her on the side of the interstate… literally. When an argument with her ex on their drive home prompts him to kick her out of his car, Emma is forced to make it home on her own. She’s less than excited for Christmas with her family, especially since they were right about her taste in men. Lev Thomas can’t wait to get back home to Coldstone Creek, where he will spend a few weeks relaxing with his large family. With nine brothers, things are never quiet in the Thomas household, but after years spent away at college, Lev misses them too much to care. When Lev has a chance encounter with his high school crush, Emma, he offers her a ride back to their hometown. It’s only a matter of miles before he realizes she needs more than a ride home. .. she’s desperate for a friend. Road Trip with Lev Thomas is a second-chance, close proximity, 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

Kissing the wrong twin paid off for her sister. Too bad it blew up in Lorelai’s face. Lorelai Mays has always been driven. Her career proves that. After graduating high school and college early, she snagged a dream job as a veterinary intern at a local office. Unfortunately, the long hours and intense caseload are not what she expected. She’s stressed and overworked, and now she’s in love with a man who won’t give her the time of day after one intense kiss... moreKissing the wrong twin paid off for her sister. Too bad it blew up in Lorelai’s face. Lorelai Mays has always been driven. Her career proves that. After graduating high school and college early, she snagged a dream job as a veterinary intern at a local office. Unfortunately, the long hours and intense caseload are not what she expected. She’s stressed and overworked, and now she’s in love with a man who won’t give her the time of day after one intense kiss. Ezra Thomas is happy for his best friend and brother—really, he is. But it’s the other Mays woman he can’t get out of his mind. Dating Lorelai had never crossed his mind before that fateful kiss, but now she is all he can think about. The problem is that he’s not supposed to fall in love with anyone right now. He made a commitment he can’t take back, but how can he tell Lorelai? When Ezra finally shares his secret with his best friend’s sister, the two make a deal. They will communicate with the written word for ten weeks—the exact time he will be in training for his new career—and if their feelings grow during that time, he’ll marry her when he comes home. At first, Lorelai thinks this is too good to be true. But as each handwritten letter from Ezra makes her fall harder in love with him, she can’t help but wonder if God had this planned all along. Falling for Ezra Thomas is a sister’s best friend, long distance, sweet new adult romance with swoony kisses, everyday faith in action, and a side of comedy. less

Getting over love shouldn’t be so hard. Luna Parsons broke up with Rafe Thomas despite her reservations. Why? Because the clock is ticking, and no woman wants to wait a decade for a wedding ring. He made promises he didn’t keep and spent more time developing video game apps than planning a life with her. When Luna receives an offer to curate the new pottery exhibit at the Chatswain City Art Museum, she leaps at the opportunity and packs her bags. Rafe Thomas is a deep thinker... moreGetting over love shouldn’t be so hard. Luna Parsons broke up with Rafe Thomas despite her reservations. Why? Because the clock is ticking, and no woman wants to wait a decade for a wedding ring. He made promises he didn’t keep and spent more time developing video game apps than planning a life with her. When Luna receives an offer to curate the new pottery exhibit at the Chatswain City Art Museum, she leaps at the opportunity and packs her bags. Rafe Thomas is a deep thinker. Unfortunately, the things he thinks fail to exit his mouth in effective communication, so when Luna tells him she wants to move to nearby Chatswain City for a dream job without him, he doesn’t try to stop her. He doesn’t tell her he finally sold his first major gaming app, nor does he mention that he just signed on the dotted line, purchasing the gorgeous farmhouse she’s always wanted. He definitely doesn’t show her the diamond ring that’s been burning a hole in his pocket for months. It's the break up heard around the world, and everyone in the Thomas family feels the hurt. But when Mav, his youngest brother, accidentally stumbles upon the ring he bought for Luna, he corners Rafe and discovers the truth. Together they develop a plan to help Rafe win Luna back, but it’s going to cost him a lot more than he realized, especially when Luna has a few plans of her own. Forgetting Rafe Thomas is a second chance, secret admirer, sweet new adult romance with swoony kisses, everyday faith in action, and a side of comedy. less

Lonely Maverick Thomas needs a girlfriend, and his “mortal enemy” is determined to find his perfect match. Aussie Newland’s small family of two moved to Coldstone Creek to escape her father’s colorful past. She had hoped to start over—new life, new friends, new possibilities—but when her father fell back into his old ways and was arrested in front of half the town, she lashed out at everyone, including her best friend... moreLonely Maverick Thomas needs a girlfriend, and his “mortal enemy” is determined to find his perfect match. Aussie Newland’s small family of two moved to Coldstone Creek to escape her father’s colorful past. She had hoped to start over—new life, new friends, new possibilities—but when her father fell back into his old ways and was arrested in front of half the town, she lashed out at everyone, including her best friend. After lighting the town Independence Day display on fire, she skips town and spends the next two years dodging trouble. When Maverick Thomas catches a glimpse of Aussie from the window of his family’s bakery, his heart stops cold. Aussie almost ruined his life and his career as a firefighter before it began, then disappeared without a trace. He can forgive her for everything that went wrong, but he’s not sure he can forgive her for running away. Broke and alone, Aussie returns to Coldstone Creek to make amends. When she opens the door to Sweet and Salty, the local bakery seeking a delivery driver, she’s hopeful she can make enough money to secure a place to live and maybe, if she’s lucky, a real home. She doesn’t expect to come face to face with Maverick, the one boy who gave her hope that life might have a silver lining. He single handedly ensures she gets the job. To repay him she, sets out to find someone who can make his dreams of happily ever after come true. Matching Maverick Thomas is an enemies to lovers sweet new adult romance with swoony kisses, everyday faith in action, and a side of comedy. less