Baker Girls Series by Bethany Monaco Smith

What do you do when you're the most hated player in the NFL? Skip town, use your mom's maiden name, and hide out. From the moment I step on the plane from New York to South Carolina, I go from Mark Abbott, hated quarterback, to Mark Hainley, unassuming small-town boy on his way to a tiny beach town and a private resort for a two-week escape all alone. At least, that's the plan. Until I sit down next to football-oblivious and possibly crazy Frannie Baker on my flight... moreWhat do you do when you're the most hated player in the NFL? Skip town, use your mom's maiden name, and hide out. From the moment I step on the plane from New York to South Carolina, I go from Mark Abbott, hated quarterback, to Mark Hainley, unassuming small-town boy on his way to a tiny beach town and a private resort for a two-week escape all alone. At least, that's the plan. Until I sit down next to football-oblivious and possibly crazy Frannie Baker on my flight. Her beauty makes me look twice, but it's everything else about her that draws me in. From her fear of flying to her comforting herself with Eminem lyrics to her love of books, I can't help but want to know more. When we end up at the same private resort, I can't stay away, but as we grow closer, without her knowing the truth of who I am and what I'm running from, I can't help but wonder if fate is pulling us together or pushing us apart. Are Mark and Frannie destined for more than a vacation fling? Find out in The Last Lie, a fun, playful, and steamy vacation rom-com. less

What do you do when your best friend, who you’ve always wanted, comes home for your high school reunion? Start flirting with her, teasing her, and then tell her she’s sharing your bed, of course. From the moment Kennedy Baker moved in next door to me in middle school, she’s been my best friend. After a failed attempt at a kiss in eighth grade, nothing has ever happened between us. We’ve never come close to crossing that line... moreWhat do you do when your best friend, who you’ve always wanted, comes home for your high school reunion? Start flirting with her, teasing her, and then tell her she’s sharing your bed, of course. From the moment Kennedy Baker moved in next door to me in middle school, she’s been my best friend. After a failed attempt at a kiss in eighth grade, nothing has ever happened between us. We’ve never come close to crossing that line. But since I moved back home—and away from Kennedy—two years ago, my feelings for her have only grown. When she shows up at my door two weeks ahead of schedule because she needs me, I decide to test the waters and see if fate is finally pulling us together after all these years. Are Devon and Kennedy destined to finally cross the line and be more than friends? Find out in The Last Key, a playful, steamy, best friends to lovers rom-com. Part of the Brighton High School Reunion shared world. less

What do you do when the brilliant romance author you’re hung up on needs surgery but her insurance won’t cover it? Offer to marry her so she can use yours, of course. From the moment I first picked up one of Jade Jackson’s books, she’s had me in a chokehold. But when we start talking and flirting online, I end up with a very real crush on her. And when we finally meet in person, the sparks between us could start a forest fire... moreWhat do you do when the brilliant romance author you’re hung up on needs surgery but her insurance won’t cover it? Offer to marry her so she can use yours, of course. From the moment I first picked up one of Jade Jackson’s books, she’s had me in a chokehold. But when we start talking and flirting online, I end up with a very real crush on her. And when we finally meet in person, the sparks between us could start a forest fire. When Jade reveals that she needs surgery that will impact her life as an author, and her insurance company refuses to pay, the solution is obvious—we should get married. While Jade thinks I’m doing it all for her, she doesn’t realize she’s giving me everything I’ve ever wanted. Someone to care for and somewhere that feels like home. After too many lonely years of narrating other people’s love stories, maybe fate is finally letting me write my own. The Last Love Story is a low angst, marriage of convenience rom-com featuring a plus size romance author, a romance cover model & narrator, swoony moments, flirty banter, and plenty of steam with a guaranteed happily ever after. This is book 3 of the Baker Girls series. Though characters crossover and stories loosely interconnect, all books can be read as complete standalones. less

What do you do when the one night stand you were never supposed to see again shows up at your door as your daughter’s new nanny—and she’s pregnant with your baby? Convince her it’s all fate and you’re meant to be together, of course. From the moment Hallie Baker’s eyes met mine across a New York City bar, she’s owned me. We didn’t exchange full names, told each other it was just one night, and I left the next morning with a chip in my heart... moreWhat do you do when the one night stand you were never supposed to see again shows up at your door as your daughter’s new nanny—and she’s pregnant with your baby? Convince her it’s all fate and you’re meant to be together, of course. From the moment Hallie Baker’s eyes met mine across a New York City bar, she’s owned me. We didn’t exchange full names, told each other it was just one night, and I left the next morning with a chip in my heart. But when Hallie shows up in my tiny town a few weeks later as my new neighbor and potential nanny for my eight-year-old daughter, we’re both completely caught off guard. And when she reveals she’s pregnant with my baby? I know without a doubt, she’s meant to be mine. Hallie’s heart is guarded by thick walls, but I’m ready to dismantle them, brick by brick, and prove to her that love is worth risking everything for, and that fate is twining us together for a reason. The Last Thing is a low angst, surprise pregnancy rom-com featuring a playful, spunky nanny, a slightly grumpy single dad, an upbeat and precocious eight-year-old, laugh-out-loud banter, ridiculous nicknames, heartwarming moments, plenty of spice, and a guaranteed happily ever after. This is book 4 of the Baker Girls series. Though characters crossover and stories loosely interconnect, all books can be read as complete standalones. less

What do you do when you think you might be falling for your best friend and teammate? Move in with him and force yourself to face your feelings, of course. From the moment I first met Brian Ackley in a sweat soaked football locker room, I was drawn to him. But over the last year, our friendship has grown and deepened into something more. I went from the party guy down to go out and hook up every night to wanting to stay in and spend my evenings on the couch with Brian... moreWhat do you do when you think you might be falling for your best friend and teammate? Move in with him and force yourself to face your feelings, of course. From the moment I first met Brian Ackley in a sweat soaked football locker room, I was drawn to him. But over the last year, our friendship has grown and deepened into something more. I went from the party guy down to go out and hook up every night to wanting to stay in and spend my evenings on the couch with Brian. The problem is, I don’t know if I’m stuck in a rut, or if Brian is the man of my dreams—the only man I’ve ever wanted. When we’re both forced to move out of our neighboring apartments, I take a risk and ask him to move into a penthouse—with me. There’s no better way to face my complicated feelings than to confront them head-on, right? But once we’re living together, it quickly becomes clear, I’m not stuck in a rut, I’m stuck on him. More than stuck. I’m falling hard and fast for my quiet, introverted, plant daddy best friend. Now I just have to find the strength to admit my feelings to Brian, because I’m certain that fate didn’t bring us together to be teammates—it brought us together as soulmates. The Last Person is a low angst, friends to lovers rom-com featuring an introverted, soft spoken plant daddy who loves to crochet, an upbeat, vibrant wide receiver who loves all things romance and drama, lots of pining and tension, a bi (or pan) awakening, a meddling friend group, plenty of sweet and spicy moments, and a guaranteed happily ever after. This is book 5 of the Baker Girls series. Though characters crossover and stories loosely interconnect, all books can be read as complete standalones. less