Ember Falls Series by Corinne Michaels

Corinne Michaels takes you to the small town of Ember Falls where four friends find love and hope. Ainsley MacKinley has been in love with Lachlan West for as long as she can remember. There are just three issues. One, he’s her brother’s best friend. Two, he’s a single dad who lives hours from her. Three, he kissed her once and never spoke to her again... moreCorinne Michaels takes you to the small town of Ember Falls where four friends find love and hope. Ainsley MacKinley has been in love with Lachlan West for as long as she can remember. There are just three issues. One, he’s her brother’s best friend. Two, he’s a single dad who lives hours from her. Three, he kissed her once and never spoke to her again. When her editor forces her to write a story on college athletes, of course he would be one of the people she needs to interview and she knows all too well how this story goes. less

I’ve crafted my new life in Ember Falls with two simple rules: maintain superficial relationships and always be ready to run. But when my son’s incredibly hot hockey coach Miles Anderson walks in, things get very, very complicated. With his charming smile and our accidental dates, he’s the exact opposite of any man I’ve ever dated. That should make saying yes to being with him simple, but nothing in my life is easy. In fact, it’s a mess. Miles makes me smile and treats my son like his own... moreI’ve crafted my new life in Ember Falls with two simple rules: maintain superficial relationships and always be ready to run. But when my son’s incredibly hot hockey coach Miles Anderson walks in, things get very, very complicated. With his charming smile and our accidental dates, he’s the exact opposite of any man I’ve ever dated. That should make saying yes to being with him simple, but nothing in my life is easy. In fact, it’s a mess. Miles makes me smile and treats my son like his own. When we’re together, I forget about my troubles and dream of a life that I will never be able to have with him. It’s only a matter of time until the past comes knocking and I’ll have to leave, breaking us both in the process. less

When my ex-husband leaves me for the co-star in his movie, moving back to Ember Falls feels like my only option. Everett Finnegan, my first love and the man I’ve never forgotten, is ready to welcome me with open arms…and an open bed. But when I find out I’m pregnant with my ex’s baby, my entire world is upended. My ex doesn’t want the baby, but I plan to rebuild my life as a single mother, and figure out how to handle all of this alone... moreWhen my ex-husband leaves me for the co-star in his movie, moving back to Ember Falls feels like my only option. Everett Finnegan, my first love and the man I’ve never forgotten, is ready to welcome me with open arms…and an open bed. But when I find out I’m pregnant with my ex’s baby, my entire world is upended. My ex doesn’t want the baby, but I plan to rebuild my life as a single mother, and figure out how to handle all of this alone. Except that I don’t seem to be alone—Everett always shows up for me. I don’t expect him to get mixed up in all my drama—not when he has his own. And I wish he would listen to me when I say we have to stop whatever it is we’re doing. But he wants me, the baby, and my heart. So when I’m forced to return to California sooner than planned, I’m devastated. Everett can’t leave Ember Falls, and I can’t stay. Saying goodbye to him the first time was hard enough. This time, it just might break me. Tropes: Second Chance, Not His Baby, Acts of Service, Right Person/Wrong Time, Small Town, Found Family. less

Sleeping with your client is bad, but what I did is even worse. When I’m sent to Ember Falls to handle a PR nightmare, I have no idea I am creating a crisis of my own. Killian Thorn is everything I know to resist—older, rugged and handsome with mesmerizing green eyes and a wicked smile—which is why instead of running from him, I end up in his bed. Forced to work together, our stolen kisses are the least of our worries because the scandal on Killian’s ranch continues to grow... moreSleeping with your client is bad, but what I did is even worse. When I’m sent to Ember Falls to handle a PR nightmare, I have no idea I am creating a crisis of my own. Killian Thorn is everything I know to resist—older, rugged and handsome with mesmerizing green eyes and a wicked smile—which is why instead of running from him, I end up in his bed. Forced to work together, our stolen kisses are the least of our worries because the scandal on Killian’s ranch continues to grow. My job is to fix the issue, but our secret is only making it worse. My best friend convinces me that being with my client isn’t really such a faux pas. In fact, she thinks I should go for it since I’ve always guarded my heart. Trouble is, neither of us realize we’re talking about her dad. Tropes:. Age Gap. Best Friend’s Dad. Small Town. Cowboy/Rancher. Found Family. less