Meadow Hills Series by Whitney Amazeen

He needs to find a wife. She can't afford any distractions. After she’s fired from her serving job and kicked out of her apartment by her temperamental roommate, Addison Ellsworth has run out of luck…and cash. She can practically see her dream of winning the Miss Meadow title drifting away from her with the summer breeze. This is her last chance to win. No more excuses. No more distractions…not even her ex, the host of the pageant who is convinced Addison is still not over him... moreHe needs to find a wife. She can't afford any distractions. After she’s fired from her serving job and kicked out of her apartment by her temperamental roommate, Addison Ellsworth has run out of luck…and cash. She can practically see her dream of winning the Miss Meadow title drifting away from her with the summer breeze. This is her last chance to win. No more excuses. No more distractions…not even her ex, the host of the pageant who is convinced Addison is still not over him.When a live-in nanny position opens up in town, she sends off a quick prayer and a pink resume, hoping the new job will be her saving grace. But Addison's answered prayer quickly transforms into an unexpected hurdle. Not only is her gorgeous new boss completely distracting, but single dad Perry Whitmore also happens to be the restaurateur who had her fired.Perry can’t fire her from this job, though, because she’s the only nanny his children get along with. Now he’s forced to bring Addison and her contagious, dimpled smile on family trips and pretend he's not attracted to her. With his dad retired and ready to move, he has six months left to get married so he can inherit his childhood home—the last place he has happy memories of his late mother. Addison might be the solution to all Perry's problems, especially when she agrees to a fake relationship that could buy him more time and help Addison prove to her unbearable ex she's not only moved on, but upgraded.Now the only thing they have to do is ignore the annoying, sizzling chemistry between them if they're going to do what’s necessary to finally accomplish their dreams.This is the first book in the Meadow Hills series but can be read as a standalone. less

He needs to find a wife. She can't afford any distractions.After she’s fired from her serving job and kicked out of her apartment by her temperamental roommate, Addison Ellsworth has run out of luck…and cash. She can practically see her dream of winning the Miss Meadow title drifting away from her with the summer breeze. This is her last chance to win. No more excuses. No more distractions…not even her ex, the host of the pageant who is convinced Addison is still not over him... moreHe needs to find a wife. She can't afford any distractions.After she’s fired from her serving job and kicked out of her apartment by her temperamental roommate, Addison Ellsworth has run out of luck…and cash. She can practically see her dream of winning the Miss Meadow title drifting away from her with the summer breeze. This is her last chance to win. No more excuses. No more distractions…not even her ex, the host of the pageant who is convinced Addison is still not over him.When a live-in nanny position opens up in town, she sends off a quick prayer and a pink resume, hoping the new job will be her saving grace. But Addison's answered prayer quickly transforms into an unexpected hurdle. Not only is her gorgeous new boss completely distracting, but single dad Perry Whitmore also happens to be the restaurateur who had her fired.Perry can’t fire her from this job, though, because she’s the only nanny his children get along with. Now he’s forced to bring Addison and her contagious, dimpled smile on family trips and pretend he's not attracted to her. With his dad retired and ready to move, he has six months left to get married so he can inherit his childhood home—the last place he has happy memories of his late mother. Addison might be the solution to all Perry's problems, especially when she agrees to a fake relationship that could buy him more time and help Addison prove to her unbearable ex she's not only moved on, but upgraded.Now the only thing they have to do is ignore the annoying, sizzling chemistry between them if they're going to do what’s necessary to finally accomplish their dreams.This is the first book in the Meadow Hills series but can be read as a standalone. less

She thinks she can't trust anyone. He’s determined to prove her wrong. Sebastian Black doesn’t do the “right thing.” He didn’t listen when his parents told him not to become a professional MMA fighter, and he refused to play the part of their polished, high-society heir. Sure, he's finally free, but with his family's money cut off, his next fight months away, and no sponsors to endorse him, he needs a temporary job. Fast.Romilly Westfall is known for being a good girl... moreShe thinks she can't trust anyone. He’s determined to prove her wrong. Sebastian Black doesn’t do the “right thing.” He didn’t listen when his parents told him not to become a professional MMA fighter, and he refused to play the part of their polished, high-society heir. Sure, he's finally free, but with his family's money cut off, his next fight months away, and no sponsors to endorse him, he needs a temporary job. Fast.Romilly Westfall is known for being a good girl. She’s sweet and generous, but maybe a little too ambitious—especially after her last dog-grooming business failed. This time, she's determined to make things work. But when her assistant quits and her rent suddenly spikes, her second chance at independence starts to crumble.So, when she meets the infuriatingly charming and handsome newcomer at her small-town church, hiring him as a temporary dog bather seems like her only option. Even if he is entirely wrong for the job—and for her—he's desperate for work. And desperate is exactly what she needs.But the good girl and the bad boy were never supposed to mix, and the more time they spend together, the more determined Bash becomes to show Romilly he's someone she can trust. With the fight of Bash's life on the horizon, he’ll have to decide if winning means breaking free of everyone trying to control him, or fighting for a future that's finally worth staying for.This is the second book in the Meadow Hills series but can be read as a standalone. less

She thinks she can't trust anyone. He’s determined to prove her wrong. Sebastian Black doesn’t do the “right thing.” He didn’t listen when his parents told him not to become a professional MMA fighter, and he refused to play the part of their polished, high-society heir. Sure, he's finally free, but with his family's money cut off, his next fight months away, and no sponsors to endorse him, he needs a temporary job. Fast.Romilly Westfall is known for being a good girl... moreShe thinks she can't trust anyone. He’s determined to prove her wrong. Sebastian Black doesn’t do the “right thing.” He didn’t listen when his parents told him not to become a professional MMA fighter, and he refused to play the part of their polished, high-society heir. Sure, he's finally free, but with his family's money cut off, his next fight months away, and no sponsors to endorse him, he needs a temporary job. Fast.Romilly Westfall is known for being a good girl. She’s sweet and generous, but maybe a little too ambitious—especially after her last dog-grooming business failed. This time, she's determined to make things work. But when her assistant quits and her rent suddenly spikes, her second chance at independence starts to crumble.So, when she meets the infuriatingly charming and handsome newcomer at her small-town church, hiring him as a temporary dog bather seems like her only option. Even if he is entirely wrong for the job—and for her—he's desperate for work. And desperate is exactly what she needs.But the good girl and the bad boy were never supposed to mix, and the more time they spend together, the more determined Bash becomes to show Romilly he's someone she can trust. With the fight of Bash's life on the horizon, he’ll have to decide if winning means breaking free of everyone trying to control him, or fighting for a future that's finally worth staying for.This is the second book in the Meadow Hills series but can be read as a standalone.A sweet romance full of banter, faith, and tattooed forearms. Tropes sports romance (MMA fighter)opposites attractworkplace romancecozy small town in autumn good girl x bad boyhe falls first and harderno third-act breakupGilmore Girls vibes less