Destined Love Series by Alex Taylor

OliviaHe's my brother's best friend and I fell in love with him when I was a kid, but I never thought that he would see me as more.When my life is turned upside down and I'm left looking for a place to live, he's right there offering me support and his spare room. Then he finds out about my list of things to do this summer and he offers to help check off each and EVERY item on that list.JoshShe's my best friend's little sister and growing up she was a close friend... moreOliviaHe's my brother's best friend and I fell in love with him when I was a kid, but I never thought that he would see me as more.When my life is turned upside down and I'm left looking for a place to live, he's right there offering me support and his spare room. Then he finds out about my list of things to do this summer and he offers to help check off each and EVERY item on that list.JoshShe's my best friend's little sister and growing up she was a close friend. Then I realized that my feelings for her were more, but she's moved on, and I never said anything. When her brother tells me she needs a place to stay, without thinking, I offer my spare room.Then I find out she has a list of things to do this summer. When I finally catch a glimpse of this list I decide that I'll help her check off each item, and hopefully, she'll see the future I want to build with her.Will this end in disaster or happily ever after?CW/TWTalks of body shamingCheating (not between the MC’s)Ex with stalker tendenciesPregnancySexual degradationExplicit sex scenes less

Bailey:He met me on my worst day. He’s the cop that saved my daughter and me.My daughter somehow managed to pull this magnetic man into our lives. I vowed to stay away from men after the disaster that was my marriage, but every little thing he does wears me down. He’s there for us when things go wrong and then starts promising to always be there. Not just for me, but my daughter, too.Caleb:For years, I’ve said I would never be in a relationship. I have too much baggage... moreBailey:He met me on my worst day. He’s the cop that saved my daughter and me.My daughter somehow managed to pull this magnetic man into our lives. I vowed to stay away from men after the disaster that was my marriage, but every little thing he does wears me down. He’s there for us when things go wrong and then starts promising to always be there. Not just for me, but my daughter, too.Caleb:For years, I’ve said I would never be in a relationship. I have too much baggage. Then Bailey and her daughter entered my life and everything changed. They flip my world on its axis, and my protective instincts kick in. It doesn’t take long before I decide that I’m going to make them both mine.Will Bailey and I be able to get over our hang-ups about relationships? Will her ex push us apart or only cause our relationship to grow?TW/CW:Domestic Abuse (not between the MCs)Discussions of PTSD & on page nightmaresOn page gun violenceOn page death (through a flashback)Mentions of feelings of inadequaciesMentions of parental neglect (not by the MCs)Mentions of car accident & drunk drivingDiscussions of sexual assault (not experienced by either MC) less

Hannah:I learned two years ago to never date a coworker or a playboy.Waking up married to Dr. Grayson Maxwell was not how I thought this work trip in Vegas would end. I want an annulment, but he surprises me with a request: ninety days to show me we can make this marriage work.With planned dates, thoughtful gestures, and beautiful words, he starts to chip away at my resolve. I’m not sure how long I can resist.Or if I even want to... moreHannah:I learned two years ago to never date a coworker or a playboy.Waking up married to Dr. Grayson Maxwell was not how I thought this work trip in Vegas would end. I want an annulment, but he surprises me with a request: ninety days to show me we can make this marriage work.With planned dates, thoughtful gestures, and beautiful words, he starts to chip away at my resolve. I’m not sure how long I can resist.Or if I even want to.Grayson:I was eighteen when I decided love and relationships weren’t for me.Seeing my ring on Hannah Smith’s finger has me questioning if I was wrong.Just being coworkers with the woman I’ve never been able to ignore is no longer enough. I decide to fight for her. To convince her, and myself, that I am worthy of the smart, fiery, beautiful woman I’ve wanted for years.Will ninety days together result in the start of something new? Or will my past come back to haunt me and tear us apart, destroying the life we’ve started to build?Check content warnings at the front of the book or on my website. less

Zoey:I never planned to move backwards, but now I’m without a job and moving into my older brother's house.When I find a baby on my best friend's brother's doorstep, I decide to help him as he navigates this new stage as my own personal escape. I tell my relationship loving heart he’s off limits and I need to stay away, Matthew Carter doesn’t do relationships. But when his jealous side comes out to play, I wonder if maybe the life long playboy is ready to change his ways... moreZoey:I never planned to move backwards, but now I’m without a job and moving into my older brother's house.When I find a baby on my best friend's brother's doorstep, I decide to help him as he navigates this new stage as my own personal escape. I tell my relationship loving heart he’s off limits and I need to stay away, Matthew Carter doesn’t do relationships. But when his jealous side comes out to play, I wonder if maybe the life long playboy is ready to change his ways.Matt:A baby was not in my plans for the year, but I’m left reeling when the baby I never knew about is left on my doorstep.I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to raising a baby. Thankfully, my little sister's best friend becomes my saving grace. The more time my son and I spend with Zoey Williams, the more I question why I ever did the no strings attached flings. Why I never saw the perfect woman right in front of me.Can I convince her I’m a chance worth taking? less