Hearts in Hartsville Series by Ivy L. James

In the United States, Mariana Mitogo is struggling to make ends meet. Then she’s named to receive a huge inheritance that would erase all her debt. The she has to be married for six months to receive it, and her dating life is nonexistent. In the small European kingdom of Ìovoria, her Internet friend Silvina de los Reyes has drained her bank account to support her family... moreIn the United States, Mariana Mitogo is struggling to make ends meet. Then she’s named to receive a huge inheritance that would erase all her debt. The she has to be married for six months to receive it, and her dating life is nonexistent. In the small European kingdom of Ìovoria, her Internet friend Silvina de los Reyes has drained her bank account to support her family. Desperate to get her mom the heart surgery she needs, Silvi interviews for a better-paying job that would take her from Àverness to Hartsville, Virginia. When she’s offered the position but can’t get a work visa, Mariana offers a solution that benefits both of them—a fiancé visa and a quick wedding. If anyone finds out it’s a green card marriage, Silvina will be deported. Mariana faces a colossal fine and jail time. Good thing they’re committed actors. But as they pretend to build a life together, the lines blur between charade and reality. Will they dare to choose the love that feels more honest every day? Conveniently Hers is a lighthearted sapphic friends-to-lovers marriage of convenience romance set in a small town. It is book 1 in the Hearts in Hartsville series. less

After surviving the car accident that killed her parents, Yelena keeps a tight control over her life. She holds success close and any possible relationships at arm’s length; she certainly can’t let any potential partners close enough to lose them too. Her competitive spirit sends her to the top of her gym’s leaderboard, or rather, to a tie for first place. Tied with her least favorite person at the gym... moreAfter surviving the car accident that killed her parents, Yelena keeps a tight control over her life. She holds success close and any possible relationships at arm’s length; she certainly can’t let any potential partners close enough to lose them too. Her competitive spirit sends her to the top of her gym’s leaderboard, or rather, to a tie for first place. Tied with her least favorite person at the gym. With a $1,000 prize and her pride at stake, Yelena will do whatever it takes to beat out her rival, Embry. If only Embry weren’t so damn pretty. Embry needs to be the best. Despite her wall of diplomas and awards, it’s the gym leaderboard she has her eye on lately, but her number-one place has somehow become tied for first. Unacceptable. Worse, when her tennis partner gets hurt, the only person who can step in for the upcoming pairs competition is the last person she wants on her team. Yelena and Embry begrudgingly team up for the tennis competition. As they spend time together, though, they find they’re more similar than different, and deeper feelings blossom. But will their fears—and the leaderboard—get in the way of what they both truly want? Relentlessly Hers is a sapphic rivals-to-lovers romance set in a small town. It is book 2 in the Hearts in Hartsville series. less

Lorena García Fernández has built her Hartsville matchmaking company from the ground up, but her parents refuse to acknowledge the business as legitimate. Hoping to impress them, she travels to Ìovoria to find Crown Princess Finlay a match. However, when Finlay unexpectedly abdicates, her wild sister, Rosamund, becomes the crown princess and Lorena’s new client... moreLorena García Fernández has built her Hartsville matchmaking company from the ground up, but her parents refuse to acknowledge the business as legitimate. Hoping to impress them, she travels to Ìovoria to find Crown Princess Finlay a match. However, when Finlay unexpectedly abdicates, her wild sister, Rosamund, becomes the crown princess and Lorena’s new client. Lorena knows “Rowdy Rosamund” from the news headlines, but as she helps the princess, she learns there’s more to Rose than her public persona. The two women grow closer with each date Lorena sets up for the crown princess, and Lorena finds herself falling for Rose. With only a month to find the perfect match, each failure increases the pressure to succeed. How will Lorena choose between her duty and her heart? Royally Hers is a sapphic princess/matchmaker romance with fairy tale vibes. It is book 3 in the Hearts in Hartsville series. less