Boston Series by Dani Grimes

Sutton Acker has had a terrible year. After her fiancé cheats on her and her grandmother passes away, she can’t stop thinking about a love story her grandmother used to share about a Jewish woman living in Europe during World War II who unexpectedly fell in love with an American solider only to lose him just as suddenly. It’s a story Sutton knows well, having seen her grandmother grieve this man for most of her life... moreSutton Acker has had a terrible year. After her fiancé cheats on her and her grandmother passes away, she can’t stop thinking about a love story her grandmother used to share about a Jewish woman living in Europe during World War II who unexpectedly fell in love with an American solider only to lose him just as suddenly. It’s a story Sutton knows well, having seen her grandmother grieve this man for most of her life.Despite being a high-powered, divorce attorney in New York City with little hope of finding true love, Sutton has always clung to her grandmother’s story as proof that love does exist. But as the reality of finding true love feels more and more unlikely, Sutton decides to look up the soldier her grandmother spoke about. When she surprisingly finds out that he’s alive and living in Boston, she arranges to work remotely for several weeks to go in search of proof that the love her grandmother told her about was real.Adrian Harrison is still dealing with the fallout of his recent divorce from a woman he never should have married. Despite his sister’s occasional meddling in his love life—or lack thereof—and his ex-wife’s recent scheme, he’s moved on and has a thriving business. His troublesome ex becomes the least of his problems when Sutton walks into his bar making demands and sending his heart racing with irritation.Sutton isn’t leaving Boston—or apparently, his bar—until she gets the proof she came to find. But maybe she’ll find what she’s looking for in the most unexpected of places. less

Sloane Harrison has big plans to open an art gallery that promotes LGBTQ+ artists, provides financial support to the community, and turns a profit. The only problem is her start-up finances. Turns out, getting a business loan fresh out of college is harder than she expected, especially for an untested business model.Lavi Cohen moved back to Boston after spending four years tending to her dying father... moreSloane Harrison has big plans to open an art gallery that promotes LGBTQ+ artists, provides financial support to the community, and turns a profit. The only problem is her start-up finances. Turns out, getting a business loan fresh out of college is harder than she expected, especially for an untested business model.Lavi Cohen moved back to Boston after spending four years tending to her dying father. Now, she’s living her dream of running a non-profit to help immigrants in Boston assimilate and seek citizenship and is excited to reconnect with her best friend, Adrian. Even though the dating scene in Boston is great, given what she witnessed her mother go through with her father’s death, and Lavi’s own uncertain future, the last thing she wants is a relationship.When Lavi and Sloane cross paths, the physical attraction is overwhelming. Luckily, they both know it’s just about the sex. But after Sloane’s loan falls through, Lavi makes an outlandish proposal to try and Get married, but keep it just sexual; no falling in love. What should be an ideal arrangement becomes a problem when Sloane realizes she can’t uphold her end of the bargain and Lavi’s fear of having her father’s genetic, terminal illness prevents her from letting Sloane in.Neither one of them expected a wife at this point in their lives, but it’s what they both have now. So, what happens when the agreed upon deadline for their annulment approaches and their feelings are anything but fake? less

Adrian, Sutton, Sloane, and Lavi may be living happily ever after, but they still have plenty of sweet, hilarious, and spicy stories to share. Spanning a period of twenty-five years, Unexpected Moments offers glimpses into the events that shape their lives during one of the most family-oriented times of the year: the holidays... moreAdrian, Sutton, Sloane, and Lavi may be living happily ever after, but they still have plenty of sweet, hilarious, and spicy stories to share. Spanning a period of twenty-five years, Unexpected Moments offers glimpses into the events that shape their lives during one of the most family-oriented times of the year: the holidays. The Harrison and Cohen lives aren’t just journeys to happily ever after, they’re full of moments, big and small, funny and emotional, sexy and tender, that make their lives worth living. These are the moments they’ve chosen to remember in life: proposals, weddings, puppies, deaths, new family members, crazy schemes, and family vacations. The love story that brought Sutton and Adrian together continues with the power to carry on to the next generation and bring families together, even from an ocean away. less