San Francisco Hearts Series by Dianne Oren

After a rough start in life, Marina’s worked hard to make sure there are calm seas ahead. She has three ride-or-die girlfriends, a job at the most prestigious law firm in the city, and big, big plans. She just has to stay focused. So it figures the one time she does something spontaneous it lands her in a viral video with a world-famous rock star…while she’s dressed as a mermaid... moreAfter a rough start in life, Marina’s worked hard to make sure there are calm seas ahead. She has three ride-or-die girlfriends, a job at the most prestigious law firm in the city, and big, big plans. She just has to stay focused. So it figures the one time she does something spontaneous it lands her in a viral video with a world-famous rock star…while she’s dressed as a mermaid. With the media on the hunt for the infamous mermaid, she’d love nothing more than to get away from this handsome, muscley complication as soon as possible. But Zach has other plans. He can’t get enough of her. And there’s something about his dark good looks and that gravelly, oh-so-sexy British accent that keeps her anchored even when she wants to run. Now she faces the challenge of whether to trust her heart or stick to her plans and ignore the magnetic pull she feels toward the only man who’s ever truly shown up for her. less

Ashley. My ex-fiancé jilted me twice—proof my taste in men is deeply questionable. So I'm done with relationships. Permanently. Just call me the Dragon Lady. I guard my heart like a dragon guards treasure. Unfortunately, when the jerk shows up again, I need proof I've moved on. Fast. Enter six-foot-two, absurdly attractive, and the sole surviving resident of my friend zone. One fake Valentine's date. No feelings. Definitely no complications... moreAshley. My ex-fiancé jilted me twice—proof my taste in men is deeply questionable. So I'm done with relationships. Permanently. Just call me the Dragon Lady. I guard my heart like a dragon guards treasure. Unfortunately, when the jerk shows up again, I need proof I've moved on. Fast. Enter six-foot-two, absurdly attractive, and the sole surviving resident of my friend zone. One fake Valentine's date. No feelings. Definitely no complications. Except we're also best man and maid of honor at our best friends' wedding. And pretending is getting harder than I expected. Rick. Ashley thinks I'm safely tucked in the friend zone. She's wrong. I've never been passive about what I want—and what I want is her. Agreeing to be her fake date isn't a favor. It's strategy. When she accidentally face-plants her strawberry mask onto my white shirt? I keep it. Wear it as pajamas just to mess with her. She calls it The Great Ashley Shirt War. I call it phase one. She thinks I'm patient. She has no idea I'm playing the long game. And I always win. less