Linder Family Series by Mari Hernan

Returning home after thirty years, I never expected that the woman who would turn my world upside down would be my young and beautiful tenant, Lily.Her sapphire blue eyes mesmerize me with every glance, and when I hire her to care for my son, our connection deepens and transforms into something incredible and unexpected.As each day unfolds, we grapple with a magnetic attraction that pulls us closer despite our age difference and best efforts to resist... moreReturning home after thirty years, I never expected that the woman who would turn my world upside down would be my young and beautiful tenant, Lily.Her sapphire blue eyes mesmerize me with every glance, and when I hire her to care for my son, our connection deepens and transforms into something incredible and unexpected.As each day unfolds, we grapple with a magnetic attraction that pulls us closer despite our age difference and best efforts to resist.When we throw caution to the wind and share our first kiss, we ignite a love that is both exhilarating and terrifying.Just as we dare to dream of a life together, my ex-wife storms back into the picture, intent on reclaiming the life we once shared.When our dream of a future together is threatened, Lily and I must confront every obstacle in our path, determined to fight for our love before our chance at a happily ever after slips away forever. less

I’m Mateo—a man with a past that could make any soap opera blush.Chronic dater. A modern-day Casanova. The guy everyone warns you about.And I was fine with that… until I met Lisa, my daughter’s best friend.She’s beautiful, smart, and—off-limits. I know it. She knows it.But one near-kiss on a hike changes everything. Turning our strong attraction into a deep connection.When my tangled past comes crashing into my daughter’s future, everything goes up in flames... moreI’m Mateo—a man with a past that could make any soap opera blush.Chronic dater. A modern-day Casanova. The guy everyone warns you about.And I was fine with that… until I met Lisa, my daughter’s best friend.She’s beautiful, smart, and—off-limits. I know it. She knows it.But one near-kiss on a hike changes everything. Turning our strong attraction into a deep connection.When my tangled past comes crashing into my daughter’s future, everything goes up in flames. I leave, swearing to stay out of trouble for everyone’s sake.Now I’m back to walk my daughter down the aisle, only to find Lisa impossible to resist—especially when we end up living next door.When her father crosses the line, I step in. And to protect her, I propose the a fake engagement.But when sparks fly and hearts collide, fake starts to feel a lot like forever.Loving her could cost me everything.But losing her isn’t an option—even if it means risking my daughter’s forgiveness and facing a past I’ve tried so hard to forget.No force in this world—no resistance from those who try to split us up —will stop me from making her mine. less