Sweetkiss Creek Series by Anne Kemp

All’s fair in love and war…until you set up the man you love with another woman. The realization that you’ve fallen for your best friend is, for me, pretty scary.It’s not that Reid is all the way in the stratosphere out of my league, it’s more like I want to get it together so I’m not the one who feels so inadequate.But when I take ten steps forward, I’m shoved twenty steps back and left wondering if we’d be a good match in the end... moreAll’s fair in love and war…until you set up the man you love with another woman. The realization that you’ve fallen for your best friend is, for me, pretty scary.It’s not that Reid is all the way in the stratosphere out of my league, it’s more like I want to get it together so I’m not the one who feels so inadequate.But when I take ten steps forward, I’m shoved twenty steps back and left wondering if we’d be a good match in the end. And I want the best for my friend…even if that means it’s not me.Yet the thought of him with anyone else makes me crazy and I want to run screaming into the Blue Ridge Mountains. The thing is, if I don’t get over myself I’m probably going to not only lose my best friend, but my chance at true love…The Art of Falling for Your Best Friend is a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming romcom with an anxious main character, a cinnamon roll hero, and a cute terrier named Max. Chemistry and tension collide in this closed-door romance! less

All’s fair in love and war…until the man you love to hate throws you in jail. Etta: Moving to Sweetkiss Creek was supposed to bring me closer to family and offer a fresh start. Instead, it feels like everything is spiraling out of control. First, there's my mischievous dog who has a knack for escaping and ending up at the police station. Then there's my ex, who has found away to give me a headache even from miles away... moreAll’s fair in love and war…until the man you love to hate throws you in jail. Etta: Moving to Sweetkiss Creek was supposed to bring me closer to family and offer a fresh start. Instead, it feels like everything is spiraling out of control. First, there's my mischievous dog who has a knack for escaping and ending up at the police station. Then there's my ex, who has found away to give me a headache even from miles away. But the cherry on top of this chaotic sundae is Zac Wright, the infuriatingly charming man who also happens to be my nemesis. Zac: From the moment I laid eyes on Etta McCoy, I knew she was something special. She's drop-dead gorgeous, but her grumpy attitude could use a makeover. When my boss assigns me to organize a team bonding retreat, I’m unexpectedly partnered with Etta…and the more time we spend together, the more I realize her tough exterior is merely a candy-coated shell, and I want to be the one who cracks through and discovers the sweetness inside. less

He’s the celebrity whose star shines bright. She’s the wife who’s had enough.I had it all; a loving marriage, an adorable dog, and plans to build the home of our dreams in idyllic Sweetkiss Creek. Moving here meant we focused on us, and starting a family, but those dreams came crashing down when Spencer made the choice to go back to Hollywood and left me flying solo.With Christmas around the corner, my movie star husband is back for the reading of my late aunt’s will... moreHe’s the celebrity whose star shines bright. She’s the wife who’s had enough.I had it all; a loving marriage, an adorable dog, and plans to build the home of our dreams in idyllic Sweetkiss Creek. Moving here meant we focused on us, and starting a family, but those dreams came crashing down when Spencer made the choice to go back to Hollywood and left me flying solo.With Christmas around the corner, my movie star husband is back for the reading of my late aunt’s will. His visit brings more than just nerves and legal matters––this man is determined to win me back.But fate throws an unexpected curveball (or two) forcing us on an unexpected holiday adventure in the RV we inherit…all while taking part in an ingenious posthumous scavenger hunt.When the engine roars to life, will we find a way to rekindle our love and give it the sequel it deserves or is this the final chapter of our love story?The Art of Falling in Love with the Movie Star is a second chance Christmas rom com with a one year time jump, serious forced proximity, sizzling and swoony kisses, and lots of love from Barney the Beagle. It’s a chemistry and tension collision in this closed door romance! less

All’s fair in love and war…until your brother brings his bad boy, ice hockey playing best friend into your life. I’m pouring all my savings into launching my own catering business, so the last thing I need is distraction. Even if he is six feet five inches tall, plays ice hockey, and is probably one of the most intriguing, and also maddening, people I’ve met. Ever.He’s grumpy, but he’s funny and kind, too... moreAll’s fair in love and war…until your brother brings his bad boy, ice hockey playing best friend into your life. I’m pouring all my savings into launching my own catering business, so the last thing I need is distraction. Even if he is six feet five inches tall, plays ice hockey, and is probably one of the most intriguing, and also maddening, people I’ve met. Ever.He’s grumpy, but he’s funny and kind, too. He’s misunderstood and even though he’s one of the most famous players coming up in the ranks right now, he doesn’t feel seen by those he loves…and I get that. But I’ve got my own that my dreams fail, my mother keeps rejecting me, and the big one––my fear of commitment. Getting suspended for ‘anger issues’ lands me in Sweetkiss Creek at my agent's request. Licking my wounds and taking a time out sounds ridiculous…until I meet her. She’s feisty, sassy, and fiery enough that I swear she could melt the ice I skate on.I never would have thought I’d find solace and an unexpected ally in the person who’s old bedroom I’m staying in. The last thing I want or need is to fall in love––but for some reason my heart isn’t getting the memo. The Art of Falling in Love with Your Brother’s Best Friend is an enemies to lovers, brother’s best friend closed door romcom with a very grumpy hero, a French Bulldog named Posh, a rescue Collie-mix named Becks, and a turtle named Brad Pitt. Chemistry, swoony kisses, and tension collide in this small town romance! less

All’s fair in love and war…until you agree to be your best friend’s fake fiancé.Levi: Life as an NFL player has always been fast-paced, but nothing prepared me for becoming the guardian of my godson, Duncan. With his grandmother contesting custody, I need to prove that I’m a steadfast influence who’s not going anywhere and there’s one sure-fire way to show that: get engaged.With my not-so-secret crush Georgie on board to play the part, we tell ourselves it’s a practical solution... moreAll’s fair in love and war…until you agree to be your best friend’s fake fiancé.Levi: Life as an NFL player has always been fast-paced, but nothing prepared me for becoming the guardian of my godson, Duncan. With his grandmother contesting custody, I need to prove that I’m a steadfast influence who’s not going anywhere and there’s one sure-fire way to show that: get engaged.With my not-so-secret crush Georgie on board to play the part, we tell ourselves it’s a practical solution. But when I see her connection with Duncan, I see a different side of her that I didn’t know existed and I only want more. Could this fake engagement be the real deal?Georgie: When my best friend needs a fake fiancé to prove he's a stable guardian for his godson, I jump at the chance. Does it help that I also have a huge crush on him? Probably…but now, as our fake relationship blurs the line between reality and what’s pretend, I start wondering if this charade could lead to something more.Then the unthinkable happens. A huge misstep on my part, thanks to my big mouth, leads to a major slip-up and I manage to jeopardize everything––including his custody battle. Will this mistake cost me the chance at true love I’ve been waiting for?The Art of Falling in Love with Your Fake Fiancé is a fake relationship, friends to lovers, found family, closed door romcom with no third act break up...and a Rottweiler named Toto. Chemistry, swoony kisses, and tension collide in this small town romance!Content warning: This IS a lighthearted and fun romantic comedy, but there are subjects mentioned in this book like parents passing away, foster family upbringing, and a guardianship battle over a ten-year-old. less

All’s fair in love and war…ESPECIALLY with your grumpy, smoking hot, former football-superstar neighbor. Expecting solitude from my new home shouldn’t be the exception. But when you move next door to the grumpiest human on earth, what’s a girl to do? Austin Porter may be a former football star, but this man does not have an attitude of gratitude.When the strip of land that divides our properties becomes a literal bone of contention, we finally find something we can both agree war... moreAll’s fair in love and war…ESPECIALLY with your grumpy, smoking hot, former football-superstar neighbor. Expecting solitude from my new home shouldn’t be the exception. But when you move next door to the grumpiest human on earth, what’s a girl to do? Austin Porter may be a former football star, but this man does not have an attitude of gratitude.When the strip of land that divides our properties becomes a literal bone of contention, we finally find something we can both agree war. Only, I don’t want to fight. I want to show this man that sometimes, the greatest comebacks happen once you’re off the field. Was I defined by the game I played? Probably. Judging by the darkness I seem to be most comfortable sinking into, the memory of days now gone by is a weight that threatens to drown my soul. Then she moves in next door.I never expected a woman like Bex to appear and get me so fired up, but I can see a beacon of light for the first time in a long time. She’s everything I’m not––warm, caring, full of life. And I’m pretty sure I’m falling in love with her.The Art of Falling in Love with Your Grumpy Neighbor is a closed door, enemies to lovers, grumpy sunshine rom com with no third act break up. Like all of my books, there are super swoony (steamy adjacent!) kissing moments, tension, and plenty of chemistry in this small town romance! less