Lone Ridge Book Club Series by Claudia James, Faith Hart

Amber Haimon has the perfect life – almost. She has good friends and a thriving bookstore. The one thing that's eluded her is her very own happily after ever. But when her seventh-grade crush rolls back into town all grown up and hotter than ever, Amber realizes that hidden behind his tough tattooed exterior lies a loyal and loving heart.

Abagail Milstrop – 'Abbs', to her closest friends – is surprised when she learns that an extended relative she never knew about has left her a dilapidated, abandoned motel in the literal middle of nowhere. The catch? Restore it to its former glory and reopen it for business in six months – or forfeit the rest of her great-uncle's multi-million-dollar estate. Meanwhile, Drake Everett is a broody loner, a former Marine with PTSD and a chip on his shoulder the size of Texas... moreAbagail Milstrop – 'Abbs', to her closest friends – is surprised when she learns that an extended relative she never knew about has left her a dilapidated, abandoned motel in the literal middle of nowhere. The catch? Restore it to its former glory and reopen it for business in six months – or forfeit the rest of her great-uncle's multi-million-dollar estate. Meanwhile, Drake Everett is a broody loner, a former Marine with PTSD and a chip on his shoulder the size of Texas. When his motorcycle breaks down in Lone Ridge he curses his continued streak of bad luck – until he gets a glimpse of the petite, fiery woman hell-bent on reviving an absolute lost cause of a motel…. less

Christmas and Evie Thompson have a mutual restraining order. After a breakup, a lifetime of bad Decembers, and a tragic past she refuses to unpack, the last thing she wants is holiday cheer. But when a snowstorm strands her in Lone Ridge—with one motel bed, her forgetful golden-boy coworker, and a shady tech client who ghosted their Christmas meeting—Evie's perfectly controlled world crashes harder than her firewall... moreChristmas and Evie Thompson have a mutual restraining order. After a breakup, a lifetime of bad Decembers, and a tragic past she refuses to unpack, the last thing she wants is holiday cheer. But when a snowstorm strands her in Lone Ridge—with one motel bed, her forgetful golden-boy coworker, and a shady tech client who ghosted their Christmas meeting—Evie's perfectly controlled world crashes harder than her firewall. Between a lingerie bet gone rogue, a TSA disaster, and a cozy bookshop caper, she might just uncover corporate corruption…and something dangerously close to joy. Gavin Foster wasn't supposed to be the exception. He was supposed to be safe. But the more he sees through her defenses, the harder it is for Evie to hide the sometimes love is the only hack worth risking everything for. less

After a disastrous marriage and one Vegas-sized mistake, Poppy Johansson swore off charming disasters—especially the kind in suits. But when she impulsively buys a rundown Colorado bakery, the oven isn't the only thing giving her trouble. Enter Theodore P. Munsen, Lone Ridge's rule-obsessed lawyer, who irons his shoelaces and blushes like it's contagious. Their first meeting ends with a tray of "special" brownies at the town book club and a viral confession that puts them both on the map... moreAfter a disastrous marriage and one Vegas-sized mistake, Poppy Johansson swore off charming disasters—especially the kind in suits. But when she impulsively buys a rundown Colorado bakery, the oven isn't the only thing giving her trouble. Enter Theodore P. Munsen, Lone Ridge's rule-obsessed lawyer, who irons his shoelaces and blushes like it's contagious. Their first meeting ends with a tray of "special" brownies at the town book club and a viral confession that puts them both on the map. Now, the chaotic baker and the buttoned-up attorney have to team up to save reputations, the Winter Carnival, and maybe each other. He's never met a rule he didn't laminate; she's never met a rule she couldn't break. But somewhere between legal briefs and buttercream, they might just find that love—like dough—rises best when you stop following the recipe. less

They say that revenge is a dish best served cold. But sometimes, it's best served cold and at thirty-thousand feet with a cheating ex's former best friend and biggest business rival. The cherry on top? New romance.