Peacock Springs, New Jersey Series by Jordana Blake

Lily knows she is easier to love in small doses. Wellness Influencer, Lily Long, appears to have it all together now. A decade ago she left her small town and her teen-marriage behind, starting over…and over…and over. Searching for a place to belong she’s constantly trying to to fit the expectations others seem to have of her.River knows old secrets could destroy his chances with the one who got away.River Hendrix, is an anxious shell of his old goofball self... moreLily knows she is easier to love in small doses. Wellness Influencer, Lily Long, appears to have it all together now. A decade ago she left her small town and her teen-marriage behind, starting over…and over…and over. Searching for a place to belong she’s constantly trying to to fit the expectations others seem to have of her.River knows old secrets could destroy his chances with the one who got away.River Hendrix, is an anxious shell of his old goofball self. After taking over the family business from his ailing father, he has worked diligently to prove he’s worthy and capable of growing their multi-generation town legacy. This single-minded pursuit might have come at the cost of his personal life, but what does it matter when the girl of his dreams left town long ago?Now Lily is returning to Peacock Springs to celebrate their friend's engagement. Will Lily’s carefully curated facade survive the close-up scrutiny of those who love her best? Will River find the confidence to admit to her how he’s always felt? Luckily their meddling friends see this opportunity to bring Lily home, help River relax, and reunite their little “fr-amily.” That is, so long as everyone can survive the fallout of the secret River’s held onto and a weird town mandate they can’t make go away.Are they flying towards the adventure of a lifetime or just running from the past? Flying includes a M/F, friends-to-lovers, small-town romance full of quirky townies, found family, spice, and a guaranteed HEA. It is the first book in a series of interconnected romantic traum-com stories, exploring human stress response behavior. Set in Peacock Springs, NJ, they highlight healing through laughter and love. less

She’s fighting her attraction. He’s fighting an old reputation. Nessa Rabin always puts herself last on the list. She’s responsible. An Ivy League graduate. A successful sex therapist. But after her breakup with a man she calls ‘Satan’s Bikini Waxer’, the only relationships she wants to fix are her clients’. Pushed to unwind during their friend’s wedding, she doesn’t expect to fall into bed with the bride’s brother—a man she’s had claws out for since high school... moreShe’s fighting her attraction. He’s fighting an old reputation. Nessa Rabin always puts herself last on the list. She’s responsible. An Ivy League graduate. A successful sex therapist. But after her breakup with a man she calls ‘Satan’s Bikini Waxer’, the only relationships she wants to fix are her clients’. Pushed to unwind during their friend’s wedding, she doesn’t expect to fall into bed with the bride’s brother—a man she’s had claws out for since high school.Mateo Santos-Manolo is always up for a good time. But the party stops when one nepo-baby costs him his job. Instead of sulking, this former playboy heads home to spend a few months in Peacock Springs. Determined to forget his big-city woes, Mateo’s looking to start his own firm—and reunite with the one-night stand that he can’t forget.When they find themselves co-chairs of the upcoming Sunflower Fest, a little white lie pushes Nessa and Mateo to play the part of happy couple—or risk the gentrification of their beloved hometown. Soon, it’s clear they are a force to be reckoned with… so long as they can survive each other.Fighting includes a M/F, antagonists-to-lovers, small-town romance full of quirky townies, found family, spice, and a guaranteed HEA. It is the second book in a series of interconnected romantic traum-com stories, exploring human stress response behavior. Set in Peacock Springs, NJ, they highlight healing through laughter and love. less

Want to blow off some steam with me? Shae Rabin has been breaking her ankles in sky high heels trying to move up in the world of public relations. She rushes to take one for the team— and miss her siblings’ annual fights during a ‘Jewish Christmas’ of movies and Chinese take out. She’s excited to spend her days catching some sun and her nights meeting beautiful strangers... moreWant to blow off some steam with me? Shae Rabin has been breaking her ankles in sky high heels trying to move up in the world of public relations. She rushes to take one for the team— and miss her siblings’ annual fights during a ‘Jewish Christmas’ of movies and Chinese take out. She’s excited to spend her days catching some sun and her nights meeting beautiful strangers. A vendor error upon arrival drops her at Sin’s chef’s table, Miami’s hottest new Michelin Star Restaurant with an even hotter head chef.Simon Hakimi is a renowned chef, a prolific storyteller, and a workaholic. What starts as a favor to his Uncle Eli turns into a whirlwind two days when a blonde bombshell in a green silk dress walks in the door. After a flirtatious dinner service, and an even saucier dessert, Simon agrees to spend the next two days with the mysterious Blondie who won’t even tell him her name. It’s just two days of playing around the city and in her hotel room, it’s not like it could change the trajectory of their whole lives. Right? less