Carrington Cove Series by Harlow James

One letter changed my life. One night with him might change my forever. Inheriting a beach house in a small town you’ve never heard of is less than ideal. Falling for the broody bar owner who hates me because he wants the house? Even worse. I came to Carrington Cove for one reason—to renovate the home I knew nothing about, sell it, and get back to my life in D. C. and my multi-million dollar business... moreOne letter changed my life. One night with him might change my forever. Inheriting a beach house in a small town you’ve never heard of is less than ideal. Falling for the broody bar owner who hates me because he wants the house? Even worse. I came to Carrington Cove for one reason—to renovate the home I knew nothing about, sell it, and get back to my life in D. C. and my multi-million dollar business. There was nothing on the agenda about falling for Dallas, the sexy former Marine who chastises me about my manners and withholds how to fend off the murderous geese on my property. Fighting with him becomes our own messed up form of foreplay. But his tongue? Turns out it has other talents than just sparring with me verbally. Our banter turns to moans in the dark, our arguments turn to learning more about each other, and the closer we get, the more I question whether I’m meant to stay here with the man I’m falling for. Until one night, I realize that he and I share a connection neither one of us could have seen coming. Would I leave this town feeling more lost in my life than ever before? Or was it possible that I finally found somewhere I belong? less

Rule number one of bro-code: exes, sisters—and of course, wives—are off-limits. Don’t think about them and sure as hell don’t kiss them. But what if your best friend dies, and suddenly you want the woman who has always been his? Four years ago my childhood friend lost his life serving our country, and Astrid and her kids became my responsibility. But before I knew it, something started to shift between us. Her smile started to make my stomach twist... moreRule number one of bro-code: exes, sisters—and of course, wives—are off-limits. Don’t think about them and sure as hell don’t kiss them. But what if your best friend dies, and suddenly you want the woman who has always been his? Four years ago my childhood friend lost his life serving our country, and Astrid and her kids became my responsibility. But before I knew it, something started to shift between us. Her smile started to make my stomach twist. Our conversations gave me something to look forward to. And working with her made me appreciate just how strong she truly was. But then one night, I did the one thing I shouldn’t have but couldn’t fight any longer—I kissed her. She pushed me away, told me it was a mistake, and begged me to forget it ever happened. And then she shoved me deep and fully into the friendzone, where I’ve resided since then. Until one instance changes everything and I know for certain she’s the woman I want. Just when I think we’re on the same page, a secret from our past threatens to destroy our future. I shouldn’t want my best friend’s widow. I shouldn’t care what other people think. But in the end, the only thing that matters is being someone Astrid deserves, and I’ll stop at nothing until she believes that too. less

They used to call me one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time. Now someone is about to call me ‘Dad. ’. Losing my major league baseball career led me back to my hometown with a chip on my shoulder and no one to blame but myself. And even though I reluctantly just agreed to help coach the high school baseball team, my life felt flat. But when my crush from high school tells me she’s pregnant after one hot night together, my dull life from before becomes anything less than boring... moreThey used to call me one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time. Now someone is about to call me ‘Dad. ’. Losing my major league baseball career led me back to my hometown with a chip on my shoulder and no one to blame but myself. And even though I reluctantly just agreed to help coach the high school baseball team, my life felt flat. But when my crush from high school tells me she’s pregnant after one hot night together, my dull life from before becomes anything less than boring. Unfortunately, the way I found out was after her teenage son broke into my automotive repair business, making our relationship even more complicated. Scottie Daniels has always been the girl that got away. But now that she’s having my kid, the dream of a family with my dream girl becomes the only thing I can focus on. Can I persuade her to give us a chance at having a family? Can I get her son to let me in too? And can I also convince Scottie that sometimes you fall—but you can fall into the right place at the right time with the right man when it counts? less

“I’m here to see my fiancé. I believe you know Parker, Dad…”. That sentence seems innocent enough in the right setting. But the woman’s father? Yeah, he happens to be my boss. The first time I met Cashlynn O’Neil, she thought she was going to die before the plane we were on ever left the ground. So I did what any gentleman would do—I comforted her, kept her distracted, and then later that night, she ended up back in my hotel room to thank me... more“I’m here to see my fiancé. I believe you know Parker, Dad…”. That sentence seems innocent enough in the right setting. But the woman’s father? Yeah, he happens to be my boss. The first time I met Cashlynn O’Neil, she thought she was going to die before the plane we were on ever left the ground. So I did what any gentleman would do—I comforted her, kept her distracted, and then later that night, she ended up back in my hotel room to thank me. But then a year later she waltzed in the Carrington Cove Animal Hospital and told her father we were engaged. And that would have been harmless, except the last time I was engaged it left me scarred beyond repair, vowing never to entertain the idea of love again. I can’t fall for my boss’s daughter. I can’t keep lying to myself about how I feel either. But is it possible that someday you learn that it’s not the wrong person that will make you question what you want in life, but it’s the right one? And is Cashlynn the right woman for me? less

I never imagined I’d agree to an arranged marriage for over 5 million dollars. Not to mention that the man I’d be marrying is someone I’d already met once before. Gage Kingston waltzes into the meeting with the lawyer unaffected—cocky, tattooed, and acting like he didn’t know who I was. But after we agree we’d be stupid to walk away from that kind of money, we embark on a six month timeline to riches despite the animosity between us... moreI never imagined I’d agree to an arranged marriage for over 5 million dollars. Not to mention that the man I’d be marrying is someone I’d already met once before. Gage Kingston waltzes into the meeting with the lawyer unaffected—cocky, tattooed, and acting like he didn’t know who I was. But after we agree we’d be stupid to walk away from that kind of money, we embark on a six month timeline to riches despite the animosity between us. Now I’m living with the man his aunt thought would be perfect for me while wondering if the woman was going insane before she died to think this was a good idea. Then the first letter came. Turns out Diane had a plan to get us to fall for each other while trying to make our marriage work. Arguments turn to meaningful conversations. Innocent brushes turn to lust-filled challenges. And before I know it, we’re crossing every line we drew in the sand. Did Diane somehow know that we were meant for each other before we figure it out for ourselves? Or was jumping into a marriage with a man I barely knew one of the worst mistakes of my life? less