Baker Oaks Series by Ambar Cordova, .

In this spicy Second Chance Romance, a woman returns to her small town and finds herself falling in love again with the boy whom she left ten years ago—the first book in the Baker Oaks series. She was the one who got away. Allie Zabana has been in love with Jake Clarke for over a decade. He was her best friend and soulmate, but ten years ago, she walked away from it all and never told him why. It was a secret she had to keep, even if it meant breaking his heart. And her own... moreIn this spicy Second Chance Romance, a woman returns to her small town and finds herself falling in love again with the boy whom she left ten years ago—the first book in the Baker Oaks series. She was the one who got away. Allie Zabana has been in love with Jake Clarke for over a decade. He was her best friend and soulmate, but ten years ago, she walked away from it all and never told him why. It was a secret she had to keep, even if it meant breaking his heart. And her own. He was the one who stayed behind. When Allie comes back, she and Jake both know it’s only for six months. That doesn’t change the fact that the love between them hasn’t faded. Which means Jake will take any chance he can get with Allie, even if he fears he’s not enough to make her stay. In a love story full of fire and second chances, Allie and Jake must decide if they can deal with the truth, or if they will have to let each other go. How much can they forgive before they shut the door forever? How many secrets can they keep before the truth shatters their hearts? less

In this spicy sports romance, a woman has to face her attraction to the new man in town, who happens to be her newest rival. Everything she touches dies. Roe has always been a trailblazer. From a very young age, she learned that life has its own twists and turns, and the only way of making it out the other side is on your own. When she starts motocross racing, she thinks her biggest challenge will be making it to nationals, until she meets her newest rival. Everything he wants is out of reach... moreIn this spicy sports romance, a woman has to face her attraction to the new man in town, who happens to be her newest rival. Everything she touches dies. Roe has always been a trailblazer. From a very young age, she learned that life has its own twists and turns, and the only way of making it out the other side is on your own. When she starts motocross racing, she thinks her biggest challenge will be making it to nationals, until she meets her newest rival. Everything he wants is out of reach. Santiago grew up as the caregiver, the glue to his family, especially after the loss that changed his life. He is everyone’s rock but has always felt like something is missing. When Roe unexpectedly barges into his life, she blurs all his carefully constructed lines. But he can’t protect her if she keeps pushing him away. Roe and Santiago might be rivals, but the undeniable spark between them is hard to ignore. Can they make it to the finish line with their hearts in one piece? less

A bucket list. A trip of a lifetime. And her best friend’s brother. Cara has been living a double life for ten years—her summers in Baker and the school year somewhere else. When the love of her life ends their decade-long relationship, she puts her heartbreak aside and decides it’s time to go back home. But when the opportunity arises to turn the move into the roadtrip of her dreams, she takes it... moreA bucket list. A trip of a lifetime. And her best friend’s brother. Cara has been living a double life for ten years—her summers in Baker and the school year somewhere else. When the love of her life ends their decade-long relationship, she puts her heartbreak aside and decides it’s time to go back home. But when the opportunity arises to turn the move into the roadtrip of her dreams, she takes it. Despite the fact the only way to make it happen is to let her best friend’s little brother take the driving seat. Manny’s only relationship he’s been able to keep is the one with his job. As co-CEO of Zabana Enterprises, he has built a reputation as the man who keeps things going. There’s no time for anything but work. He is a man of his word, and he will do what it takes to keep it. Even if it means following on a dare to take time off and drive his sister’s best friend—the same girl he’s had a crush on since he was a teen—back to her hometown. Now that he has decided to go, he’s making it his sole purpose to show Cara how incredible she is without breaking his own heart in the process. Will three weeks be enough to mend a broken heart? less

My dad always said that tragedy strikes in threes and I never knew what he meant until now. You see I never thought falling in love for Gus Zabana, millionaire and most eligible bachelor of our times, could happen or would be considered a tragedy but when he is 6’4’, perfect dark skin, handsome, and good in bed, there’s no much you can do. Did I mention our parents have been friends for forever and that he’s a lot older than me? That’s the true tragedy... moreMy dad always said that tragedy strikes in threes and I never knew what he meant until now. You see I never thought falling in love for Gus Zabana, millionaire and most eligible bachelor of our times, could happen or would be considered a tragedy but when he is 6’4’, perfect dark skin, handsome, and good in bed, there’s no much you can do. Did I mention our parents have been friends for forever and that he’s a lot older than me? That’s the true tragedy. But after one night of lingering hands and scorching hot touches, he kisses me—hard. He shows me what I’ve been missing for years and just as exhilarating as the high is, so is the crash. I’m trying to balance a new job, a new town, and my feelings for Gus, when my sister announces she’s dating his twin brother too. Cue tragedy number two. We couldn’t possibly tell everyone now that we have been sneaking around for months, sharing beds, swimming without clothes, and traveling just the two of us. Even if he’s the funny guy who drives me wild behind closed door making all of my wildest dreams come true (even the ones I didn’t know I wanted. ). He says he’s not good for me, until he is. He says he has mastered the art of serial dating but keeps calling me because he wants to see me. He says he’s too old, until he forgets how much older and even though he is gentle, he also has the roughest hands and uses them at the right time. But when the third tragedy comes, this one out of my control, only the bond I share with Gus can pull me from going under the wave. I—Nellie Thompson— swore I would fight to stay afloat but wave after wave crashes becoming a flood of challenges and I really would like to avoid letting them take us adrift. Could our bond be enough to survive the undertow? Or will it be swept away, leaving nothing but the wreckage behind? The Lies Always Told is an emotional, steamy, secret relationship, and family childhood friends to lovers. It is Baker Oaks #4 but it can be read as a stand alone. less

Natalie Bradshaw—the name I’ve carried since I married my high school sweetheart over a decade ago. But then, in the blink of an eye, he was gone. Now I’m a widowed single mom, drowning in responsibility and quiet grief, terrified that moving forward means betraying the only love I ever believed in. I don’t get to fall apart—not when my daughters are watching, not when our bookstore, our dream, still needs me standing. My girls are my everything. The shop is my anchor... moreNatalie Bradshaw—the name I’ve carried since I married my high school sweetheart over a decade ago. But then, in the blink of an eye, he was gone. Now I’m a widowed single mom, drowning in responsibility and quiet grief, terrified that moving forward means betraying the only love I ever believed in. I don’t get to fall apart—not when my daughters are watching, not when our bookstore, our dream, still needs me standing. My girls are my everything. The shop is my anchor. And somewhere along the way, I forgot how to breathe … or who I was before survival became my only skill. Loving again was never part of the plan. Until Holden Clay—retired hockey legend, powerful CEO—walks through the front doors, with sadness behind his whiskey eyes, the kind only someone carrying it too could recognize. He’s lost almost everyone he loves. His family history is tangled with secrets, betrayal, and a father who may be running out of time. He’s learning how to forgive. I’m learning how to feel and how to open my heart for the first time since it shattered, but every step forward reminds me exactly why I shouldn’t. He says he’s falling for me. He says he’s patient. But we both know this kind of love doesn’t come without risk. And I don’t know if we can survive losing everything again. less