Kissing Creek Series by Ruthie Henrick

Dixie might belong in Kissing Creek, but she’s got too many reasons to leave.A decade ago, I had a plan. I’d graduate high school and make my place in the small southern town I belonged to. I’d leave my daddy’s run-down single-wide and ignore him when he got ugly. I’d send my mama to voicemail when she called from her fancy life in Chicago. Mostly, I’d wait for Deke to get through college and come back to me and the life we’d build together. I didn’t realize how suddenly plans can change... moreDixie might belong in Kissing Creek, but she’s got too many reasons to leave.A decade ago, I had a plan. I’d graduate high school and make my place in the small southern town I belonged to. I’d leave my daddy’s run-down single-wide and ignore him when he got ugly. I’d send my mama to voicemail when she called from her fancy life in Chicago. Mostly, I’d wait for Deke to get through college and come back to me and the life we’d build together. I didn’t realize how suddenly plans can change. Deke isn’t planning to leave their hometown, but he may have lost his reason to stay.Ten years ago, I was the quiet one. The nerd with the glasses. President of the damn math club. A candidate for any college I chose. What I wanted was a life with Dixie. She believed I had more to offer, though. Encouraged me to shine for the world. But if I can’t admit it to myself, how do I confess I might want that, too? Turns out, I didn’t get the chance. Author’s Note: Kick back and enjoy this sweet and sexy small-town romantic comedy set in Kissing Creek, Tennessee—Book One of the Heart of Dixie trilogy featuring Dixie and Deke. Heart of Dixie was originally released a few years ago, set in the fictional small town of Moreover, Tennessee. You may have read it. If so, you probably loved it *grins* But sometimes, even authors need a do-over. Because I was so in love with these characters and their history together, I decided to introduce the setting’s name change in a prequel novella of their origin story and, well, oops! Got a little carried away while writing. Then I decided I wanted a bonus epilogue for y’all—and what do you know? Uh oh. Same thing happened. Now we have three books to binge. Heads up, you hopeless romantics, Small Town Girl ends with a cliffhanger, but Heart of Dixie (Book Two) is coming soon for your reading pleasure. Ruthie xoxo less

Dixie’s back in her hometown, but the last thing she’s looking for is a reason to stay . . . Dixie Barnes has no desire to change the life she’s built in LA, fast-paced and full of glamour, and a million miles from Moreover, Tennessee. When she’s badgered into an impromptu hometown reunion, the thing she’s most looking forward to is her flight back to her celebrity clients... moreDixie’s back in her hometown, but the last thing she’s looking for is a reason to stay . . . Dixie Barnes has no desire to change the life she’s built in LA, fast-paced and full of glamour, and a million miles from Moreover, Tennessee. When she’s badgered into an impromptu hometown reunion, the thing she’s most looking forward to is her flight back to her celebrity clients. She has no plans to rekindle relationships with the town’s meddling citizens—those kind-hearted people she abandoned ten years ago—and she definitely doesn’t intend to take up where she left off with Deke McAllister. Then she discovers the nerdy, gangly crush of her past has matured in every remarkable way possible. Perhaps getting reacquainted with Deke isn’t such a bad idea after all. But loving that boy was the catalyst that had her leaving the water tower town she was so fond of. And the more quality time she spends with him, the more difficult she finds the notion of doing it again. She’ll agree to amuse herself with him until it’s time to leave. She’ll enjoy his soul scorching kisses, and maybe even tangle with him in his sheets. But her heart won’t be on the line this time. Deke’s already been warned her days in Moreover are numbered. And this time she’ll say good-bye before she boards her plane. less

Dixie’s found her way back home again, and this time she wants to stay.All it took was four days. Less than a week, and my emotional cocktail of love and concern was stirred up again—for Deke, and my hometown. The big career I’d built was no substitute for the quiet life I left behind. Deke loved me, supported me, wanted only the best for me. Kissing Creek raised me, knew me, and when it was time, let me go. Now the idea of returning to my hometown fills me with joy and hope... moreDixie’s found her way back home again, and this time she wants to stay.All it took was four days. Less than a week, and my emotional cocktail of love and concern was stirred up again—for Deke, and my hometown. The big career I’d built was no substitute for the quiet life I left behind. Deke loved me, supported me, wanted only the best for me. Kissing Creek raised me, knew me, and when it was time, let me go. Now the idea of returning to my hometown fills me with joy and hope. And Deke? His warm touch and caring heart might be the biggest incentive of all.Deke’s life is in Kissing Creek. And there’s plenty of room for Dixie.Yeah, okay, I have a pretty good life is here in Kissing Creek. But I’d pack it all up and chase Dixie out west for a chance to live out my dreams with her. She always has kept me on my toes, though, especially when it comes to her actions. So why am I surprised when she shows up again, and with a plan? I’m not crazy about it but I’ll play along. She wants to build a life of her own here. I can help. She wants to date? We’ll date. But beware, Dixie, I have plans too. Author’s Note: Kick back and enjoy this sweet and sexy small-town romantic comedy set in Kissing Creek, Tennessee—Book Three of the Heart of Dixie trilogy featuring Dixie and Deke. This book was originally released a few years ago, set in the fictional small town of Moreover, Tennessee. You may have read it. If so, you probably loved it *grins* But sometimes, even authors need a do-over. Because I was so in love with these characters and their history together, I decided to introduce the setting’s name change in a prequel novella of their origin story and, well, oops! Got a little carried away while writing. Then I decided I wanted a bonus epilogue for y’all—and what do you know? Uh oh. Same thing happened. Now we have three books to binge. Heads up, you hopeless romantics, you’ll find Deke and Dixie shenanigans in later books in this series, but Something to Talk About (Book Three) is the last book of their story—for now at least. Ruthie xoxo less

Disheartened journalist Emma Grayce Murphy is ready for a change. But earning her walking papers for standing on her morals? Not what she had in mind. She needs a distraction, and her friend’s spooktacular wedding weekend is just the ticket. She grabs her bags and runs. And finds herself bewitched by an eerily familiar face. Pro baseball phenom Eli Masterson is living his dream. But the paparazzi is up to devilish tricks, and he needs a place to lay low. A small-town hideaway? That’ll do... moreDisheartened journalist Emma Grayce Murphy is ready for a change. But earning her walking papers for standing on her morals? Not what she had in mind. She needs a distraction, and her friend’s spooktacular wedding weekend is just the ticket. She grabs her bags and runs. And finds herself bewitched by an eerily familiar face. Pro baseball phenom Eli Masterson is living his dream. But the paparazzi is up to devilish tricks, and he needs a place to lay low. A small-town hideaway? That’ll do. Getting roped into a stranger’s wedding? Not so much. And neither is a holiday hook-up. But it’s the season for hocus pocus, and he seems to be trapped in her spell.Their haunting attraction came on like midnight magic, and in their instant allure they may have forgotten a few little details. Home states? No big deal. Last names? Oops. When Eli learns Emma Grayce is a tabloid vampire—that she may have written the article threatening his career—they must decide together whether their budding romance has a ghost of a chance. less