A Little Bit Series by Kelly O'Reilly

My life was going according to the plan I accepted. Thanks to talent and luck, I bought the house I’d always dreamed of in the town I grew up in, and had best friends who had become my family. I’d made peace with burying the things I may have wanted, but couldn’t have. Then Cora Clark came back to town. My little sister’s best friend. We spent years growing up together, sharing plenty of moments, inside jokes, and stolen glances. Nothing ever came of it, just an unrequited teenage crush... moreMy life was going according to the plan I accepted. Thanks to talent and luck, I bought the house I’d always dreamed of in the town I grew up in, and had best friends who had become my family. I’d made peace with burying the things I may have wanted, but couldn’t have. Then Cora Clark came back to town. My little sister’s best friend. We spent years growing up together, sharing plenty of moments, inside jokes, and stolen glances. Nothing ever came of it, just an unrequited teenage crush. But now that she’s here, I can’t escape the pull she has on me. The way her laugh brightens the room and the way her smile makes my heart race—it brings me right back to how I felt all those years ago. I tell myself I haven’t thought about her since she left, but that’s just not the truth. I try to keep my distance, but in an impulsive moment, I offer to help her chase her dream. Now I can’t stay away, but I find I don’t exactly want to. The more time we spend together, it becomes apparent that the feelings aren’t quite so unrequited, and it’s getting harder to ignore the fire between us. I’ve always called her my untouchable, but I begin to wonder, how much longer can I keep my hands off? less

Donovan. After years of running, this quiet town in South Carolina offers exactly what I need: anonymity and the perfect landscape to make my project come to life. If I keep my head down and everyone at arm’s length, I should find the peace I’ve been searching for. My plan works just as I intend it to … until Audra King crashes into my world. From the moment I hear her laugh, I’m curious. When I finally lay eyes on her, I’m captivated... moreDonovan. After years of running, this quiet town in South Carolina offers exactly what I need: anonymity and the perfect landscape to make my project come to life. If I keep my head down and everyone at arm’s length, I should find the peace I’ve been searching for. My plan works just as I intend it to … until Audra King crashes into my world. From the moment I hear her laugh, I’m curious. When I finally lay eyes on her, I’m captivated. And when we talk, she obliterates the carefully constructed walls I swore would never fall. Though there is an undeniable magnetism between us, she won’t act on it and I can’t seem to figure out why. But when I learn about the chaos she’s been hiding under her dazzling smile, everything makes sense. And now her happiness—and whatever this is between us—is on the line. Though she’s pushing me away, I won’t stop trying to convince her to let me in. And I always get what I want. Audra. I swore I’d never fall for another rich man. My ex made sure I left that world with scars and lessons. Now, my life is simple, safe, and mostly happy. But when Donovan Wright, Savannah Springs’ wealthiest man, sets his sights on me, I’m thrown. His warm chocolate eyes, smooth voice, and commanding presence make it hard to breathe. When life starts to fall apart, I end up turning toward the one person I know I should run from. The strength and unwavering support he provides leads to a free fall of feelings that I can’t control. Donovan says he’s prepared to handle my chaos, but when things get real, will he stay or will he break the heart I was so reluctant to give? less

When the most unexpected love is the one that changes everything. Bennett. I loved my life. After I discovered I had a twin brother, we created something deep-rooted family ties, lasting friendships, shared success, and sincere happiness. As for love? I was looking for fun, not feelings. Then she entered the room. After a first encounter that was equal parts disaster and destiny, the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen ends up living under my roof... moreWhen the most unexpected love is the one that changes everything. Bennett. I loved my life. After I discovered I had a twin brother, we created something deep-rooted family ties, lasting friendships, shared success, and sincere happiness. As for love? I was looking for fun, not feelings. Then she entered the room. After a first encounter that was equal parts disaster and destiny, the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen ends up living under my roof. I’d long forgotten what it meant to feel that kind of pull, but the chemistry between us? Unmistakable. Explosive. Impossible to ignore. When a looming deadline threatens to take her away, I do the only thing I can think of to keep her here. The catch? She wants to keep it a secret. I don’t like the weight of the silence, yet find myself accepting the risk, because deep down I already know I’d give this woman anything. But the problem with secrets is they never stay buried, and this one has the power to haunt me. McKenna. I never imagined I’d end up in a tiny mountain town. But when my brother’s life turned upside down, I didn’t think twice about dropping everything to get to him. The people here take me in as if I’ve always belonged, so it’s no surprise that I fall head over heels for Savannah Springs, and everyone who calls it home, faster than I ever could have imagined. Especially him. When Bennett, my smoking-hot housemate, offers to be my fake date to an event back in New York, I know I shouldn’t fall for the sweet-talking playboy. But when he keeps showing up for me in ways I’ve never known, my practiced smile turns into a genuine grin, and I’m in trouble. Now that the life I’ve always dreamed of is within reach, I’m not sure I can walk away. I was raised to keep my head down and not make waves, but with my happiness at stake, will I have the courage to step beyond the boundaries that were never mine to choose? less

Murphy. Everyone around me had found their forever… everyone except me. I wanted the world for my best friends, but that didn’t stop the flicker of jealousy that came with being the only one still searching. When my oldest friend ends up at the same event I’m attending and forgets she hates me, everything changes. After a decade of distance, one night with her guard down is all it takes to know she’s everything I’ve ever been looking for. Maybe she always has been... moreMurphy. Everyone around me had found their forever… everyone except me. I wanted the world for my best friends, but that didn’t stop the flicker of jealousy that came with being the only one still searching. When my oldest friend ends up at the same event I’m attending and forgets she hates me, everything changes. After a decade of distance, one night with her guard down is all it takes to know she’s everything I’ve ever been looking for. Maybe she always has been. But our past is complicated, and she was justified in harboring her feelings for so long. Despite our history, whatever’s reignited between us is too powerful to let go of without a fight. Although she has a laundry list of objections, I’m determined to prove that we make sense together, no matter the cost. Juliette. While moving from one casual fling to the next, I was owning who I was, keeping my circle tight, thriving in my career, and enjoying every ounce that life had to offer. That carefree woman didn’t come without scars, though. When the one person I had trusted most broke me, indifference became my armor and confidence my crutch. For the first five years, I hated Murphy Gannon, and for the subsequent five, he wasn’t worth my thoughts. After I release the grudge I’ve carried for too long, one unexpected reunion is all it takes to remember every dangerously familiar reason I’d ever loved him all those years ago. But my hurts run deep, and I’m not sure I could ever open my heart to anyone again. Especially not to the man who destroyed me. No matter how tempting he may be. less