New Orleans Series by Nicole Pyland

Kyle Schafer had to grow up fast. Being a daughter of a reluctant mother and an older sister on top of that had practically guaranteed it. When she discovers that the stories her mother told her about her recently deceased grandmother might not be true, she treks to New Orleans to find out the truth about her own history.Melinda Andrews loves New Orleans... moreKyle Schafer had to grow up fast. Being a daughter of a reluctant mother and an older sister on top of that had practically guaranteed it. When she discovers that the stories her mother told her about her recently deceased grandmother might not be true, she treks to New Orleans to find out the truth about her own history.Melinda Andrews loves New Orleans. So much so that she runs NOLA Guides, the top tour company in the city, knowing it will be handed to her by the owner and her mentor soon enough. When her unlucky-in-love best friend suggests that they go out so she can meet someone, Melinda sees a woman, who she knows is a tourist, and now, she can’t help but think that she should have said hello.Ending up in New Orleans with her younger sister, trying to uncover the truth about her family, was never part of Kyle’s plan, but maybe that’s okay because meeting Melinda on a tour and figuring out that there was more to the story than her mother led her to believe might just be worth it. less

Bridgette Musgrave has been planning on taking over the family business her entire life, but her parents have mismanaged it, and it’s in danger of being sold off to Arnette Assets, a giant corporation that might come in and steal the one thing Bridgette has been working toward for a decade.Monica Arnette is slated to take over the multinational business based in New York when her aging father retires. It’s been her plan all along... moreBridgette Musgrave has been planning on taking over the family business her entire life, but her parents have mismanaged it, and it’s in danger of being sold off to Arnette Assets, a giant corporation that might come in and steal the one thing Bridgette has been working toward for a decade.Monica Arnette is slated to take over the multinational business based in New York when her aging father retires. It’s been her plan all along. Not part of that plan is to take a trip down to hot and humid New Orleans as a favor to an old friend of her father’s to buy some small greeting card company that Arnette Assets doesn’t need to add to their portfolio. Also not on her list of things to do is meeting a fiery redhead who doesn’t want Monica there.As the two women are tasked with working together, Monica discovers that there’s more to New Orleans than her first impression. Moreover, as they begin to get to know one another, maybe, just maybe, Bridgette might discover that she doesn’t mind having Monica there at all. less

Sophie Santiago goes out with friends one night and ends up bumping into the most beautiful woman she’s ever seen, a tourist named Bryce. After a few hours with her, spent talking and dancing, Sophie knows that Bryce isn’t meant to be someone she knows for only one night, but something causes them to lose each other in the crowd. How will she find Bryce again when they didn’t exchange phone numbers or even last names?Bryce Wilburn is a food blogger who lives in Tennessee... moreSophie Santiago goes out with friends one night and ends up bumping into the most beautiful woman she’s ever seen, a tourist named Bryce. After a few hours with her, spent talking and dancing, Sophie knows that Bryce isn’t meant to be someone she knows for only one night, but something causes them to lose each other in the crowd. How will she find Bryce again when they didn’t exchange phone numbers or even last names?Bryce Wilburn is a food blogger who lives in Tennessee. One year ago, she took a trip to New Orleans with her friends, and that trip changed her life forever. There, she met Sophie, a woman who Bryce instantly knew was the right one for her. While her friends mock her for believing in love at first sight, Bryce decides to stop wallowing and finally blogs about the night she met Sophie.When a friend of Sophie’s discovers that blog post, she tells her about it, and Sophie and Bryce are finally able to reconnect. But can the magic of their chance encounter translate into more?Finding love in a New Orleans bar after a few hours of talking isn’t supposed to happen. Yet, with Sophie and Bryce, it just might have. less

Asher Hahn is one of the top wedding planners in New Orleans, and her best friend, Linden Washington, is the other. They’ve both planned extravagant weddings and watched couple after couple share their love in front of their friends and families, all without ever really falling in love themselves.When, after a decade of friendship, Linden comes out to Asher, Asher’s job, as she sees it, is to be there for Linden as she explores the part of herself that she’s hidden for so long... moreAsher Hahn is one of the top wedding planners in New Orleans, and her best friend, Linden Washington, is the other. They’ve both planned extravagant weddings and watched couple after couple share their love in front of their friends and families, all without ever really falling in love themselves.When, after a decade of friendship, Linden comes out to Asher, Asher’s job, as she sees it, is to be there for Linden as she explores the part of herself that she’s hidden for so long. The only problem is that now that Linden is more fully herself, Asher begins to question her own identity, and part of that questioning means realizing that she might be in love with her best friend.For Linden, coming out has been a great experience so far. She has her best friend by her side and has enjoyed finally being able to be herself, but when Asher tells her that she thinks she’s bisexual, Linden starts to feel like she might not want to date just anyone. She could be ready for something real… with her best friend.Asher knows she only wants Linden but thinks Linden can’t possibly feel the same way. Linden wants Asher but doesn’t think she can tell her because it could ruin their friendship. Good thing they have some meddling friends who help them figure things out and finally admit their feelings for one another. less

Myra Davies owns her own contractor company and loves working in the city of New Orleans, but after her ex-wife left her for another woman and a more exciting life, she’s left feeling lonely and unsure of what to do with herself outside of work.Elisa Benedetti finally had the courage to divorce her husband and tell the world that she’s gay. She’s ready to start over in New Orleans with her twins, who are about to go off to college... moreMyra Davies owns her own contractor company and loves working in the city of New Orleans, but after her ex-wife left her for another woman and a more exciting life, she’s left feeling lonely and unsure of what to do with herself outside of work.Elisa Benedetti finally had the courage to divorce her husband and tell the world that she’s gay. She’s ready to start over in New Orleans with her twins, who are about to go off to college. Unfortunately, the first house she’s ever bought herself needs a lot of work, and Elisa is surprised to discover that she just moved in right next door to a very attractive contractor named Myra.When Myra and Elisa meet, it’s clear that there’s something there between them. Elisa has a lot to deal with, though, from her ex-husband to her kids and a new house that needs fixing up, and she’s not sure if Myra is willing to put up with all of it. Still, to Myra, Elisa is exactly what she’s always been looking for. less

Gwen Benedetti has spent most of her life being a disappointment to her wealthy parents, who don’t understand why she has to be a professional dog walker and pet sitter when, in their mind, she could be so much more. Gwen loves her job working with animals, her small New Orleans apartment, and the life she’s made for herself. The only thing she’s missing is someone at her side to share that life with... moreGwen Benedetti has spent most of her life being a disappointment to her wealthy parents, who don’t understand why she has to be a professional dog walker and pet sitter when, in their mind, she could be so much more. Gwen loves her job working with animals, her small New Orleans apartment, and the life she’s made for herself. The only thing she’s missing is someone at her side to share that life with.Juliet Francis is a corporate trainer at Southern Roastery, a growing coffee chain, and when an opportunity to take on a little extra work comes with a possible future promotion, she grabs it. The only downside is that it comes with a lot of travel, and that means leaving her dog at home alone.When Juliet requests Gwen’s dog-walking and pet-sitting services, she thinks she’s only getting someone to take care of her dog, but as they continue to spend time together, she discovers she might get a lot more than that. less

Molly Jewel has had a crush on Finley, the IT person at work, for years now, but Finley has always been on and off with her girlfriend. Molly hasn’t ever had the courage to tell her how she feels whenever they’ve been off, and working with Finley and her girlfriend, having to watch them get back together over and over again, hasn’t made things any easier.Finley Storm is ready to move on from her past relationship, and her new feelings for Molly confirm that for her... moreMolly Jewel has had a crush on Finley, the IT person at work, for years now, but Finley has always been on and off with her girlfriend. Molly hasn’t ever had the courage to tell her how she feels whenever they’ve been off, and working with Finley and her girlfriend, having to watch them get back together over and over again, hasn’t made things any easier.Finley Storm is ready to move on from her past relationship, and her new feelings for Molly confirm that for her. She’s been frozen for years, but spending time with Molly has her feeling like she could get the fresh start with someone she’s been craving for a long time.The only problem is that Molly has had to watch her break up with her ex and get back together so many times that she doesn’t believe it when Finley tells her that it’s finally over for good. Finley is determined to show Molly just how much she’s ready for her now and how perfect they could be for each other if they only give it a chance. less

India Sheridan knows that her long-term on-again, off-again relationship is over, but that doesn’t mean she enjoys watching her ex fall in love with someone else. Moving on isn’t as easy as she hoped it would be, but as she struggles through that, she’s given a project to buy up the land next to her office. The only problem is that an old bookshop sits on that lot, and when she stops by one afternoon to get the lay of the land, she meets the shop’s cute owner... moreIndia Sheridan knows that her long-term on-again, off-again relationship is over, but that doesn’t mean she enjoys watching her ex fall in love with someone else. Moving on isn’t as easy as she hoped it would be, but as she struggles through that, she’s given a project to buy up the land next to her office. The only problem is that an old bookshop sits on that lot, and when she stops by one afternoon to get the lay of the land, she meets the shop’s cute owner.Maisie Lincoln is running her family’s legacy into the ground, but it’s not her fault. People don’t read books how they used to. She’s been trying to get historical landmark status for her shop for years, not only to protect it but also to attract more visitors, but after multiple denials, she takes matters into her own hands and runs for city council, hoping to help herself from within the belly of the beast.When Maisie meets India, she’s taken with her immediately. They’re very different people, and that’s more than obvious to both of them, but there’s an even bigger issue. When they met, India didn’t tell Maisie that the wealthy incumbent whom she’s running against and who has threatened to take Maisie’s shop is her brother, who only sees his seat as a stepping stone to something greater. less

As a caterer working on film sets, Dana Sterling feels like she’s at least adjacent to the industry she’s always wanted to be a part of, but serving people food isn’t the same as acting in a feature film. When a movie based on her friends falling in love is being made in New Orleans, she’s assigned to be a gofer to one of the lead actresses, a diva who seems impossible to please.Samara Barber is an A-lister with a secret, headed to New Orleans to work on a small-budget indie film... moreAs a caterer working on film sets, Dana Sterling feels like she’s at least adjacent to the industry she’s always wanted to be a part of, but serving people food isn’t the same as acting in a feature film. When a movie based on her friends falling in love is being made in New Orleans, she’s assigned to be a gofer to one of the lead actresses, a diva who seems impossible to please.Samara Barber is an A-lister with a secret, headed to New Orleans to work on a small-budget indie film. This production isn’t exactly the blockbusters she’s used to, though, and not having her very specific requirements met makes her wonder if she made a mistake. Things can’t get any worse when the other actress in the film has to drop out at the last minute.Dana’s dream might be about to come true when she’s called on to play the role, and maybe there’s more to the diva that is Samara, who’s never broken her one rule: never sleep with a co-star. less