The Lakehaven Billionaires Series by Ava Hart

The CEO’s Second-Chance PlayTwo years ago, Julian Vale protected his empire—and shattered Maya Sloane’s career and almost-love in the same breath. Now the unflappable CEO is back in small-town Lakehaven to win a contract he can’t afford to lose. The only PR strategist who can save his bid? The woman who stopped taking his calls.Maya has new no second chances, no CEO charm, and no late-night strategy sessions that feel like everything she never let herself want... moreThe CEO’s Second-Chance PlayTwo years ago, Julian Vale protected his empire—and shattered Maya Sloane’s career and almost-love in the same breath. Now the unflappable CEO is back in small-town Lakehaven to win a contract he can’t afford to lose. The only PR strategist who can save his bid? The woman who stopped taking his calls.Maya has new no second chances, no CEO charm, and no late-night strategy sessions that feel like everything she never let herself want. But when a leaked email ignites a town scandal and a snowstorm traps them with the truth, the past refuses to stay buried. To win the vote—and each other—they’ll have to choose transparency over spin and trust over fear.Billionaire CEO × PR strategistSecond chance • Workplace tension • Forced proximity (snowed-in)Small-town heart, high-stakes heat The CEO’s Second-Chance Play is Book Two in the Lakehaven Billionaires series by Ava Hart. It can be read as a standalone with a guaranteed HEA, no cheating, and plenty of swoon. less

The Venture Capitalist’s Fake FiancéeBeckett Hale can fix any broken company—just not the love he walked away from. When Lakehaven’s waterfront project buckles under bad press, the board drags the ruthless VC home to steady the ship. The town doesn’t forgive sharks. The only person with enough goodwill to thaw the backlash is the wedding planner whose almost-engagement he wrecked.Tessa Quinn builds happily-ever-afters for other people... moreThe Venture Capitalist’s Fake FiancéeBeckett Hale can fix any broken company—just not the love he walked away from. When Lakehaven’s waterfront project buckles under bad press, the board drags the ruthless VC home to steady the ship. The town doesn’t forgive sharks. The only person with enough goodwill to thaw the backlash is the wedding planner whose almost-engagement he wrecked.Tessa Quinn builds happily-ever-afters for other people. Her rules are no second chances, no staged kisses, and definitely no making the man who left look like a hero. But when a tabloid leak torches the vote and a charity gala needs a headline couple, Tessa and Beck strike a deal—fake fiancées until the marina is saved.As snowstorms, small-town gossip, and a rival investor turn up the heat, careful lines blur. To win the vote—and each other—they’ll have to choose transparency over spin and trust over fear.Fake engagement • Second chanceSmall-town romance • Workplace tensionForced proximity (snowed-in) • Redemption arcThe Venture Capitalist’s Fake Fiancée is Book Three in Ava Hart’s Lakehaven Billionaires. Can be read as a standalone. Guaranteed HEA, no cheating, high swoon. less