Twisted Small-Town Hearts Series by Skye Evers

Brother’s best friend. Grumpy enemy. Now my forbidden protector… and my biggest mistake. I hate him. I want him. Worse, he knows it. Luke Bennett is my brother’s best friend—the grumpy jerk who’s spent years reminding me I don’t belong in this small town. But when my bakery is destroyed and danger stalks closer, he’s the one kicking down doors. The one who won’t let me out of his sight. The one who drags me into his world—and into his bed—like I’ve always been his... moreBrother’s best friend. Grumpy enemy. Now my forbidden protector… and my biggest mistake. I hate him. I want him. Worse, he knows it. Luke Bennett is my brother’s best friend—the grumpy jerk who’s spent years reminding me I don’t belong in this small town. But when my bakery is destroyed and danger stalks closer, he’s the one kicking down doors. The one who won’t let me out of his sight. The one who drags me into his world—and into his bed—like I’ve always been his. One stolen kiss we never should’ve shared. One night that shatters every boundary. One forbidden promise that ruins us both. I swear it’s just proximity. Just protection. Just heat. Until I see the way he looks at me—like forever is already ours. But secrets don’t stay buried—especially in a small town. And when the man hunting me comes too close, the only thing more dangerous than falling for Luke…. is surviving without him. AUTHOR'S This story is packed. 💔 Forbidden romance (brother’s best friend! ). 🏠 Small-town drama (where everyone knows your secrets). 🔥 Possessive protector vibes (door-kicking, bed-stealing, rule-breaking). ⏳ A slow-burn that builds until it explodes into toe-curling, bed-breaking passion. less

I only meant to save my small-town job—. Now I’m fake-engaged to the grump next door who can’t keep his hands to himself. He’s the outsider billionaire who bought the estate where I rent my carriage house. Polished. Cold. Gorgeous in a way that makes breathing feel optional. The chemistry between us? Instant. But we’re total opposites—his rules versus my chaos, his spreadsheets versus my glitter pens. Then Sebastian hires me to run his big town event,... moreI only meant to save my small-town job—. Now I’m fake-engaged to the grump next door who can’t keep his hands to himself. He’s the outsider billionaire who bought the estate where I rent my carriage house. Polished. Cold. Gorgeous in a way that makes breathing feel optional. The chemistry between us? Instant. But we’re total opposites—his rules versus my chaos, his spreadsheets versus my glitter pens. Then Sebastian hires me to run his big town event,. Town council approval is threatened by my childhood nemesis. To save my career—and our project—I blurt the world’s biggest lie. We’re engaged. Now we’re fake fiancés, next-door neighbors, and one whispered “for show” away from sin. Somewhere between fake kisses and real moans, I fall for the man who swore he doesn’t do love. But his powerful family has other plans—and when they publicly call me a gold digger, he has to. the empire that built him…. or the woman who makes him believe in forever. Now that fake feels like the truest thing I’ve ever felt—. What do I do if he chooses his empire? less

One night. One secret. One grumpy cop I should never fall for—especially now that he doesn’t know he’s my daughter’s father. I’m a single mom on the run from my past when I crash straight into my one-night stand. One reckless, earth-shattering night where he held me like I was the only thing he’d ever wanted… before I met my nightmare ex. My escape from my ex lands me in Wildwood—a town that takes me in, hands me a job, and lets me learn how to breathe again... moreOne night. One secret. One grumpy cop I should never fall for—especially now that he doesn’t know he’s my daughter’s father. I’m a single mom on the run from my past when I crash straight into my one-night stand. One reckless, earth-shattering night where he held me like I was the only thing he’d ever wanted… before I met my nightmare ex. My escape from my ex lands me in Wildwood—a town that takes me in, hands me a job, and lets me learn how to breathe again. Suddenly Ethan Collins is everywhere—. standing too close to me at the diner,. his voice warm enough to melt my guard,. watching me like he remembers exactly how I came apart under his hands seven years ago. I try to keep my distance. But he’s steady with my fear, dangerous with my heart… and somewhere between stolen moments and impossible chemistry, I fall. Then he sees her—. her curls, her shy smile, his eyes staring back at him. And if he walks away now…. he won’t just break me—. he’ll shatter his little girl’s innocent trust. less