Dirt Road Diaries Series by Carson Templeton

He moved back to Pine Grove to start over—so why does it feel like he came back for me ?Beau Carter was my best friend in high school—the boy who knew all my secrets but never kissed me, not even when he left to join the military.And now he’s a big, strong, tattooed, blue eyed firefighter and divorced dad, and the only man who can truly see me.When my house burns down and I’m accused of arson and insurance fraud, he’s the only one I can turn to... moreHe moved back to Pine Grove to start over—so why does it feel like he came back for me ?Beau Carter was my best friend in high school—the boy who knew all my secrets but never kissed me, not even when he left to join the military.And now he’s a big, strong, tattooed, blue eyed firefighter and divorced dad, and the only man who can truly see me.When my house burns down and I’m accused of arson and insurance fraud, he’s the only one I can turn to. Now we’re under the same roof and sparks are flying.It was supposed to be temporary. Just until the smoke clears. But with every shared conflict our bond strengthens and the heat fuses old embers into a blaze. This is a fire I don’t want to put out!Just when I think I’ve finally found peace in the chaos—My son is kidnapped!And the only man I’ve ever truly loved might be the only one who can save him. less

I didn’t plan on falling for the new doctor in town!But when I come down with the flu and have a farm to run single-handedly, I have to order a house call. That’s when he shows up—Dr. Aiden Daniels—piercing hazel eyes, a jawline that could cut glass, and a bedside manner that slices through my icy facade like a knife through butter.And now we’re stuck together in my farm house in the middle of a hurricane!After my husband died, I promised myself I’d protect the farm—and my heart—at all costs... moreI didn’t plan on falling for the new doctor in town!But when I come down with the flu and have a farm to run single-handedly, I have to order a house call. That’s when he shows up—Dr. Aiden Daniels—piercing hazel eyes, a jawline that could cut glass, and a bedside manner that slices through my icy facade like a knife through butter.And now we’re stuck together in my farm house in the middle of a hurricane!After my husband died, I promised myself I’d protect the farm—and my heart—at all costs. But now I’m putting my heart at risk for a chance at love again.Just when I allow myself to get close—Aiden’s ex shows up dragging his dark past out into the light, and my brother-in-law looms large threatening to take the farm out from under me!All I had to do was walk away from Aiden Daniels. But after a few house calls, I’ve fallen for this physician with a heart of gold and face that melts my insides.Now we’re fighting for more than just the land—we’re fighting for a future. Together. less

All I wanted was to make Sweet Thang the best damn bakery in Pine Grove. Getting stuck with Luca Hart was not part of the plan.He’s the tattooed, punk rock smartass, big city pizza chef who really knows how to push my buttons.I’d love to avoid Luca at all costs, but when scandal hits Cline Hospitality and both our prize businesses get shut down overnight, we’re forced to work together under one roof or walk away empty-handed... moreAll I wanted was to make Sweet Thang the best damn bakery in Pine Grove. Getting stuck with Luca Hart was not part of the plan.He’s the tattooed, punk rock smartass, big city pizza chef who really knows how to push my buttons.I’d love to avoid Luca at all costs, but when scandal hits Cline Hospitality and both our prize businesses get shut down overnight, we’re forced to work together under one roof or walk away empty-handed.Before we know it, late nights in the kitchen turn this heated rivalry into an even hotter attraction. I begin to see another side to Luca. A sexy, sensitive, secret side. No amount of butter cream frosting can take the edge off this spicy sexual tension.Eventually, bitter arguments turn into sweet surrender, and together we burn hotter than a brick oven.The future of the company is riding on our success, and just when victory is within our reach, we’re beset on all sides by culinary saboteurs, jealous and hell bent on wrecking our plans.And if we fail now, we won’t just lose our piece of the pie…we’ll lose each other! less