Smuggler's Hideaway Series by D.E. Haggerty

The handyman is the sexiest man on the island. But I swear I didn’t answer the door in a towel on purpose. Especially since the handyman also happens to be my brother’s best friend. In my defense, the hot water went out and I still had shampoo in my hair. I had no idea Flynn Ryland owned my apartment building, let alone that he’d answer my call when I rang for a handyman.If I had, I probably would have rinsed my hair in the sink. Better to catch a cold than to catch feelings for Flynn again... moreThe handyman is the sexiest man on the island. But I swear I didn’t answer the door in a towel on purpose. Especially since the handyman also happens to be my brother’s best friend. In my defense, the hot water went out and I still had shampoo in my hair. I had no idea Flynn Ryland owned my apartment building, let alone that he’d answer my call when I rang for a handyman.If I had, I probably would have rinsed my hair in the sink. Better to catch a cold than to catch feelings for Flynn again.Because my brother’s best friend isn’t interested in me. He made that perfectly clear to the entire island when he told everyone I tried to seduce him at my high school graduation.And yet who do I end up living with when it turns out the plumbing in my new apartment needs to be replaced?Flynn freaking Ryland. The man who defines temptation with his wavy brown hair and ocean blue eyes I want to drown in. The man whose shoulder muscles look strong enough to lift me up and push me against the nearest wall.Also, the man who won’t touch me because he doesn’t want to disrespect my brother, the only family he has left.But what if my brother doesn’t find out? What if we keep this thing brewing between us a secret?No one has to know…This brother’s best friend, forced proximity, small town romantic comedy features a woman who is out to prove she’s worth fighting for, a man who can’t resist the temptation of his best friend’s little sister no matter how wrong he knows it is, a seal that doesn’t know it’s not a traffic stop, too many mermaid legends to mention, and a group of girlfriends who are considering a career change from brewery owners to matchmakers.Before It Was Love is a standalone novel in the Smuggler’s Hideaway series.Before It Was Love – Sophia and Flynn’s storyAfter The Vows – Chloe and Lucas’ storyWhile We Waited – Nova and Hudson’s storyAll Along – Maya and Caleb’s storyAfter The Hate – Paisley and Eli’s story less

What’s a girl to do when her pen pal’s parents assume they’re dating? Clear up the misconception. Or…. roll with it? Caleb and I have been pen pals since he left Smuggler’s Hideaway to join the military.Imagine my surprise when I discover the blond-haired, blue-eyed man who stars in all of my fantasies has returned to the island but didn’t tell me. Worse yet? He claims he doesn’t want to see me.Ha! As if I’ll let my friend become a hermit. Not on my watch... moreWhat’s a girl to do when her pen pal’s parents assume they’re dating? Clear up the misconception. Or…. roll with it? Caleb and I have been pen pals since he left Smuggler’s Hideaway to join the military.Imagine my surprise when I discover the blond-haired, blue-eyed man who stars in all of my fantasies has returned to the island but didn’t tell me. Worse yet? He claims he doesn’t want to see me.Ha! As if I’ll let my friend become a hermit. Not on my watch.But when I show up at his cabin, he refuses to let me in. Until his parents arrive. When his mom spots the picnic basket I’m carrying, she assumes I’m Caleb’s girlfriend. To my surprise, he rolls with it.After his parents leave, I get an even bigger surprise. Caleb wants me to pretend to be his girlfriend. His parents will worry less about him if he’s in a relationship.I’ll be his fake girlfriend all day and all night long. Whatever the soldier needs, I’m there.Too bad what he needs isn’t to fall in love with me.This friends to lovers, fake relationship, small town rom com features a heroine who has been secretly in love with her pen pal for years, a military hero who’s been hurt and is lashing out at everyone he loves when he should be reaching out to them, a seal that doesn’t know it’s not a traffic stop, too many mermaid legends to mention, and a group of girlfriends who are considering a career change from brewery owners to matchmakers.All Along is a standalone novel in the Smuggler’s Hideaway series.Before It Was Love – Sophia and Flynn’s storyAfter The Vows – Chloe and Lucas’s storyWhile We Waited – Nova and Hudson’s storyAll Along – Maya and Caleb’s storyBeyond The Hate – Paisley and Eli’s story less