Light My Candle Series by Allie Lasky

She’s not the one who got away—she’s the one he never had the guts to pursue.Arielle likes that Asher sees beyond her neurodivergence to treat her like any other person—he’s been her friend for twenty years because of it, not in spite of it. The teenage crush she had on the stocky boy next door has only grown as they have, and after he nearly kissed her at Thanksgiving… yeah, it’s back, there’s no denying... moreShe’s not the one who got away—she’s the one he never had the guts to pursue.Arielle likes that Asher sees beyond her neurodivergence to treat her like any other person—he’s been her friend for twenty years because of it, not in spite of it. The teenage crush she had on the stocky boy next door has only grown as they have, and after he nearly kissed her at Thanksgiving… yeah, it’s back, there’s no denying.The problem? Every time she thinks she can finally tell him how she feels, that little voice inside her head convinces her she’s reading the situation wrong—again.There are eight nights of Chanukah, but Arielle knows she’s won’t get eight more chances to show Asher she feels the same. Can she overcome her insecurities before he writes this off as another missed connection? less

My childhood bully wants me -- and my baby.After I find my fiancé cheating, the last thing I expected was to move in with my summer camp rival, Benji Applebaum. He has a spare room, and at six months pregnant, I'm more than a little desperate. It's only supposed to be temporary.Except Benji isn't the loud-mouthed jerk I knew growing up. He's a kind, gentle soul who says he wants to take care of me -- and my unborn baby.He spoils me with presents for every night of Chanukah... moreMy childhood bully wants me -- and my baby.After I find my fiancé cheating, the last thing I expected was to move in with my summer camp rival, Benji Applebaum. He has a spare room, and at six months pregnant, I'm more than a little desperate. It's only supposed to be temporary.Except Benji isn't the loud-mouthed jerk I knew growing up. He's a kind, gentle soul who says he wants to take care of me -- and my unborn baby.He spoils me with presents for every night of Chanukah. He makes me feel special. Seen.We're playing house for now, but it won't last forever. What happens when he realizes I'm more trouble than I'm worth? less