Maplewharf Falls Series by Lane Winters

By day, Sophie is a small-town bartender serving drinks at Maplewharf Falls' favorite hangout. By night, she's Scarlett Rose—a bestselling spicy romance author whose books make readers blush. When town mechanic Dominic accidentally discovers her secret identity, Sophie's carefully separated worlds collide. Worse? Dom is her brother's best friend, which makes him completely off-limits. Even worse? He's read all her books. And he has ideas about "research. ". Their chemistry is explosive... moreBy day, Sophie is a small-town bartender serving drinks at Maplewharf Falls' favorite hangout. By night, she's Scarlett Rose—a bestselling spicy romance author whose books make readers blush. When town mechanic Dominic accidentally discovers her secret identity, Sophie's carefully separated worlds collide. Worse? Dom is her brother's best friend, which makes him completely off-limits. Even worse? He's read all her books. And he has ideas about "research. ". Their chemistry is explosive. Their connection is real. But when Sophie's brother finds out and forces Dom to choose between her and twenty years of friendship, Dom doesn't hesitate—he chooses Sophie. Now they have to deal with the fallout of choosing love over loyalty, while proving to her brother (and themselves) that some risks are worth taking. A scorching hot small-town romance with a brother's best friend, a secret identity reveal, and a hero who makes his choice in seconds flat—no hesitation, no regrets. less

Hazel French-inspired bakery is her pride and joy—until tattooed bad boy Jasper opens his rival bakery directly across the street. They're competing for the same customers, the same suppliers, and the same prize at the town's baking competition. The tension is thick enough to cut with a knife. The attraction? Even thicker. When Hazel's oven breaks before the competition and she accuses Jasper of sabotage, their war reaches a boiling point... moreHazel French-inspired bakery is her pride and joy—until tattooed bad boy Jasper opens his rival bakery directly across the street. They're competing for the same customers, the same suppliers, and the same prize at the town's baking competition. The tension is thick enough to cut with a knife. The attraction? Even thicker. When Hazel's oven breaks before the competition and she accuses Jasper of sabotage, their war reaches a boiling point. But after he proves his innocence and offers her his kitchen, everything changes. Working side-by-side, they discover they're not actually rivals—they're perfect complements. But when both their businesses face closure, they'll have to keep fighting each other, or team up to save everything they've worked for? A delicious enemies-to-lovers romance with competitive bakers, kitchen heat, and two stubborn people learning that partnership is sweeter than rivalry. less

City event planner Victoria didn't want a vineyard. She wanted to sell it, take the money, and get back to her high-powered life in New York. But her uncle's will has other plans—she's stuck in Maplewharf Falls for six months, working the harvest alongside the vineyard's infuriatingly attractive manager. Matteo has poured his heart into this vineyard for five years. The last thing he needs is some corporate suit swooping in to destroy everything he's built... moreCity event planner Victoria didn't want a vineyard. She wanted to sell it, take the money, and get back to her high-powered life in New York. But her uncle's will has other plans—she's stuck in Maplewharf Falls for six months, working the harvest alongside the vineyard's infuriatingly attractive manager. Matteo has poured his heart into this vineyard for five years. The last thing he needs is some corporate suit swooping in to destroy everything he's built. But when Tori rolls up her designer sleeves and actually tries to learn the craft, he starts seeing past the heels and attitude to the woman underneath. She's brilliant with business. He's an artist with wine. Together, they could be unstoppable—if they can stop fighting for control long enough to realize they're on the same team. A steamy opposites-attract romance about a partnership that starts in the vineyard and grows into something neither of them expected—complete surrender. less

Prim and proper librarian Penelope Hartwell's life is perfectly organized—until her car breaks down and she's rescued by the town's most intimidating resident. Tattooed motorcycle mechanic Dax Ryder is everything she's supposed to avoid: rough, dangerous-looking, and completely irresistible. When her car needs a week of repairs, Dax offers to give her rides on his motorcycle. Penny's terrified, but she accepts... morePrim and proper librarian Penelope Hartwell's life is perfectly organized—until her car breaks down and she's rescued by the town's most intimidating resident. Tattooed motorcycle mechanic Dax Ryder is everything she's supposed to avoid: rough, dangerous-looking, and completely irresistible. When her car needs a week of repairs, Dax offers to give her rides on his motorcycle. Penny's terrified, but she accepts. And somewhere between holding onto him for dear life and discovering he's a secret reader with a heart of gold, she falls completely. But small towns talk. And when the library board threatens her job over their relationship, Penny has to choose: the safe life she's always known, or the man who makes her feel truly alive for the first time. Dax never expected the sweet librarian to fight for him. But when she walks into that board meeting holding his hand, he realizes she's the bravest person he's ever met. A beauty-and-the-beast romance about breaking stereotypes, defying expectations, and proving that the best love stories are the ones everyone says won't work. less

Weather girl Wren Bailey plays it safe. After losing her parents young, she built a life of predictability and control. She reads the forecast, follows the rules, and never takes risks. Until adrenaline junkie storm chaser Finn Gallagher rolls into Maplewharf Falls and challenges her to chase an actual storm with him. One week. Seven days of danger, excitement, and everything she's spent a decade avoiding. Wren expects to hate it. Instead, she comes alive... moreWeather girl Wren Bailey plays it safe. After losing her parents young, she built a life of predictability and control. She reads the forecast, follows the rules, and never takes risks. Until adrenaline junkie storm chaser Finn Gallagher rolls into Maplewharf Falls and challenges her to chase an actual storm with him. One week. Seven days of danger, excitement, and everything she's spent a decade avoiding. Wren expects to hate it. Instead, she comes alive. The storms are terrifying and beautiful. Finn is patient and passionate. And somewhere between Oklahoma and Kansas, between fear and exhilaration, she falls completely in love with both the man and the life he's offering. But when the week ends, Finn leaves—and Wren has to decide if she's brave enough to chase what she really wants, even if it means leaving safety behind forever. An adventurous romance about a woman who learns to ride the storm instead of running from it, and a man who shows her that the biggest risk is never taking one at all. less