The Brighton Family Series by Cassie-Ann L. Miller, Cassie Miller

When I went back to that dingy motel room with the tempting stranger from the bar, I had no idea that he was my older brother's best friend. And my soon-to-be roommate. I'm Karli Brighton, reigning Queen of Epic Screw-Ups. With twelve med school rejection letters burning a hole in my back pocket, I'm back in my quirky hometown for the summer. Grumpy and shame-faced, I'm not exactly in the mood to make new friends... moreWhen I went back to that dingy motel room with the tempting stranger from the bar, I had no idea that he was my older brother's best friend. And my soon-to-be roommate. I'm Karli Brighton, reigning Queen of Epic Screw-Ups. With twelve med school rejection letters burning a hole in my back pocket, I'm back in my quirky hometown for the summer. Grumpy and shame-faced, I'm not exactly in the mood to make new friends. Having a wild one-night stand with the charming pretty boy I meet at a local bar to feel better about myself? Probably not the smartest idea. But in the morning when I crawl out of his sweaty motel sheets, I take comfort in knowing that I'll never see the gorgeous stranger again. Until he strolls into my family home one hour later. Suitcases in hand. Shock painted on his perfect face. Gasoline, meet Dumpster Fire. Ka-boom!! The mystery man is my brother's best friend. He just moved to town to help out with my family's medical clinic. Dr. Walks-Around-In-His-Bath-Towel is off-limits to me. But now, he's staying in the bedroom across the hallway. Just my luck. Mason and I are at a stalemate. I need a place to lick my wounds while I figure out my next move. He needs a roof over his head while he builds a new life for himself. We each have so much to lose. Especially if my brother discovers our secret. So we both promise to keep our hands to ourselves. Lines are drawn in the sand. House rules are signed in ink. The bathroom schedule is sealed with a handshake. This won't be so bad. Right...? Maybe...? We'll see. But then our 'snarky banter' leads to 'heated kisses' leads to 'more'...Yikes. We're headed for disaster. Wild Thing is a steamy, laugh-out-loud, small town, forced proximity romance. It is set in small town Iowa and is part of the Wild Westbrooks series. less

Mistake #1: Thinking I could be ‘just friends’ with Dr. Heartbreak.Mistake #2: Believing I could let him swipe my V-Card without falling in love.But giving him my heart would be my biggest mistake of all.I have no business getting involved with Felix Brighton.I’ve seen the way he moves through our small town.With his playful smiles, his hypnotic eyes and his easygoing charm, women are all over him with every step he takes... moreMistake #1: Thinking I could be ‘just friends’ with Dr. Heartbreak.Mistake #2: Believing I could let him swipe my V-Card without falling in love.But giving him my heart would be my biggest mistake of all.I have no business getting involved with Felix Brighton.I’ve seen the way he moves through our small town.With his playful smiles, his hypnotic eyes and his easygoing charm, women are all over him with every step he takes.Meanwhile, I’m just sweet, quiet Daphne Beaumont…Just his younger sister’s best friend…Just the girl he’s barely ever noticed…Until I somehow end up in more trouble than I can handle.And Felix makes it his duty to swoop in and save the day.He should be focused on taking over his father’s medical practice. But all he seems to do is focus on me.I should be busy preparing for the grand opening of my vintage clothing shop. But all I seem to think about is when I’ll run into him again.Because I’ve noticed the way he’s been looking at me lately.Now, I’m curious for a little taste.But that one itty, bitty kiss explodes into a five-alarm fire that lands us both in loads of smokin’ hot trouble.That’s how we end up fake-engaged and scrambling to save his dad's medical center. That’s how we end up sleeping under the same roof.Welp. We might as well make the most of a bad situation, right?And what could be more fun than one toe-curling, cherry-popping, V-Card swiping night in Felix’s bed?Of course we can handle it. We’re ‘just friends’, after all.Plus, I have a list of strict rules to make sure I don’t fall in love.Except, Felix starts falling for me. Hard and fast.And with every hot touch and every sweet kiss, he’s dragging me right along with him.I won’t give him my heart, though.I mean—I call him ‘Dr. Heartbreak’ for a reason.Too bad he’s already got my heart in his back pocket. And it’s already shattered in two.Sweet Thing is a steamy, laugh-out-loud, best friend’s brother romance. It is set in small town Iowa and is part of The Brighton Family Series. less

A bad boy hockey captain who can’t seem to stay out of trouble?Totally not my style.So this new job as his live-in assistant should be a breeze. Right?After Ronan Brighton’s latest scandal, I’m assigned to supervise him around the clock. But when my PR job has me moving into the guesthouse of his secluded home, I start seeing Ronan in a whole new light.He’s more than just a troublemaking hockey star. He’s the man who wakes up at the crack of dawn to practice, even on his days off... moreA bad boy hockey captain who can’t seem to stay out of trouble?Totally not my style.So this new job as his live-in assistant should be a breeze. Right?After Ronan Brighton’s latest scandal, I’m assigned to supervise him around the clock. But when my PR job has me moving into the guesthouse of his secluded home, I start seeing Ronan in a whole new light.He’s more than just a troublemaking hockey star. He’s the man who wakes up at the crack of dawn to practice, even on his days off. He’s the man who gives impromptu hockey lessons to his tiniest fans.But I won’t fall for him. I’m determined to prove to everyone that I’ve got my career all figured out.And when he witnesses me getting brutally dumped on my birthday, I’m forced to admit that I have zero clue in the romance department.Ronan says I need practice in that area. After all, practice is important. Now, he’s volunteered to be my…’study buddy’, if you will.He wants to be my plaything. But I won’t let him use my heart as a toy.Play Thing is a steamy, laugh-out-loud, small town, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine hockey romance. It is set in small town Iowa and is book three in the Brighton Family Series. less

I got cold feet and I ran, jilting America’s favorite bachelor at the altar. On national television.No worries. Grumpy Nolan Brighton, to the rescue.One middle-of-the-night phone call was all it took.In my lowest moment, my grumpy boss pulled up in the getaway car, whisking me and my poofy wedding dress away from the train station. No questions asked.He offered me a safe couch to crash on, a broad shoulder to lean on, a perfect pair of lips to dream about.Now here I am, living under his roof... moreI got cold feet and I ran, jilting America’s favorite bachelor at the altar. On national television.No worries. Grumpy Nolan Brighton, to the rescue.One middle-of-the-night phone call was all it took.In my lowest moment, my grumpy boss pulled up in the getaway car, whisking me and my poofy wedding dress away from the train station. No questions asked.He offered me a safe couch to crash on, a broad shoulder to lean on, a perfect pair of lips to dream about.Now here I am, living under his roof. Working at his bar. Fitting seamlessly into the life he’s built for himself and his adorable daughter.If I didn’t know better, I’d almost think this hot mess was romantic.But I do know better.The divorced single dad is all the things I know I shouldn’t want.He’s way too serious. Way too grumpy. Way too handsome for his own good.He says he’s overwhelmed from raising his daughter and running his bar on his own. He says there’s no space in his life for a relationship.Meanwhile, I’m actively searching for love.After the epic mistakes I’ve made, I want the real thing this time.I want the ring, the babies, the fairytale.I want my Prince Charming, dammit.And Nolan is the last man who’d ever apply for the job.So what happens when his house starts to feel like my home?When I start to love his daughter like my own?Against my better judgment, I’m falling more and more in love with this simple, little life every day. But I really can’t afford to get my heart broken again.Giving Nolan my body would be a dumb move.Giving him my heart would be an even bigger mistake.But before I even realize what’s happening, I’m doing exactly that.Real Thing is a steamy, laugh-out-loud, small town, single dad romance. It is set in small town Iowa and is book four in the Brighton Family series. less