Next Gen Series by Dani Grimes

Leo Harrison is focused on winning the Frozen Four for Boston University and signing his contract with the Bruins. He’s got a supportive family, a team who respects him as their captain, and a reputation for avoiding relationships. That is, until a beautiful brunette walks into his parent’s bar to interview him for the school paper, and he’s suddenly focused on one woman and one woman only... moreLeo Harrison is focused on winning the Frozen Four for Boston University and signing his contract with the Bruins. He’s got a supportive family, a team who respects him as their captain, and a reputation for avoiding relationships. That is, until a beautiful brunette walks into his parent’s bar to interview him for the school paper, and he’s suddenly focused on one woman and one woman only. Sophia Grimes has two goals for her senior finish writing her first novel and get home to her family in Oahu. Writing for the school newspaper isn’t supposed to be a full-time gig, and interviewing a notoriously cocky hockey player is the last thing she wants to do. But when she finds herself wanting to experience passion once before graduation, she knocks on Leo’s door for help. What starts off as a one-night arrangement quickly morphs into more, but Leo’s about to begin a career with the Boston Bruins and Sophia can’t live without her family in Oahu. With post-graduation plans more than five-thousand miles apart, Leo and Sophia must either acknowledge their inevitable separation or figure out a way to stay together without losing the things they want most. Content warnings available at www. danigrimesauthor . com. less

Jace Cohen is in love with his best friend. In the four years since they met, he’s held back his desire out of fear of risking their friendship and his relationship with her four-year-old daughter. But while he’s working up the courage to tell her how he feels, he also begins to develop feelings for his new architect. Olivia Riley’s number one priority in life is her daughter... moreJace Cohen is in love with his best friend. In the four years since they met, he’s held back his desire out of fear of risking their friendship and his relationship with her four-year-old daughter. But while he’s working up the courage to tell her how he feels, he also begins to develop feelings for his new architect. Olivia Riley’s number one priority in life is her daughter. With preschool about to start, Olivia takes a job working for Jace so she can spend more time at home than her bartending shifts allow. All she has to do is make it through each workday without accidently confessing her feelings to her boss. But she’s tired of pretending she isn’t in love with him and when an attractive architect becomes a regular fixture in their lives, Olivia finds herself wondering how they all fit together. Kayden Meacham is not looking for a relationship, but he can’t stop things from progressing with his client, Jace, despite the knowledge that Jace is in love with someone else—someone Kayden finds himself thinking about more and more. Open to the idea of Jace also exploring a relationship with Olivia, Kayden encourages Jace to go after what he wants. When the three of them realize they’re more connected than they ever could have imagined, they quickly discover that the love and relationship that’s right for them may not be one that is readily accepted by others. They’ll need to decide whether it’s possible for them to have it all. less

Addison Hale didn’t expect to fall head over heels in love with the daughter of her mother’s best friend when she visited Oahu the summer after graduating from high school. Elena Kahale had a crush on Addison for years, and when Addison finally showed interest, Elena planned a summer of rebellious fun for the two of them. The fact that they fell hard and fast for each other wasn’t part of the plan, but it was everything Elena could have hoped for. Until the moment it all came crashing down... moreAddison Hale didn’t expect to fall head over heels in love with the daughter of her mother’s best friend when she visited Oahu the summer after graduating from high school. Elena Kahale had a crush on Addison for years, and when Addison finally showed interest, Elena planned a summer of rebellious fun for the two of them. The fact that they fell hard and fast for each other wasn’t part of the plan, but it was everything Elena could have hoped for. Until the moment it all came crashing down. Now, four years have passed, and Elena has never gotten over the three months they spent together—because deep down, she’s always known that Addison is the love of her life. When Addison’s mother dies, she returns to Oahu and, despite their complicated history, Elena finds herself incapable of walking away. Consumed with grief and trying to figure out how to move on with her life, Addison has no choice but to accept when Elena offers her a place to stay. Now they aren’t just former lovers who’ve never talked about their break-up, they’re also roommates, and two women who still have feelings for each other that are too complex to ignore. The only way they stand a chance at making it this time is if Elena comes clean about the past without hurting Addison more in the process. less

Ian and Isaac are not just identical, they’re inseparable. The twins have been planning a surfing trip down the coast of California with their closest friends, Koa, Blake, and London since high school, but now that they’ve graduated from college and the time is finally here, the dynamics of their group are rapidly changing in a way that might make their trip a disaster. Before leaving for the trip, Isaac learns that Blake is pregnant with his baby... moreIan and Isaac are not just identical, they’re inseparable. The twins have been planning a surfing trip down the coast of California with their closest friends, Koa, Blake, and London since high school, but now that they’ve graduated from college and the time is finally here, the dynamics of their group are rapidly changing in a way that might make their trip a disaster. Before leaving for the trip, Isaac learns that Blake is pregnant with his baby. He’s committed to being there for her, even if the two of them spend most of their time together arguing. Besides, the news shouldn’t impact the trip except for the awkward part when they’ll need to tell Blake’s sister and Isaac’s ex-girlfriend, London, about the news. As Isaac realizes his feelings for Blake are continuing to change, he questions his future as a pro surfer, wrestling with what he wants most in life. If only Blake would give him a chance to explore their feelings for each other, he might just figure out what he wants to do. Ian has been dreading the trip for weeks. He’d been doing a good job of hiding his years-long love for Koa until a drunken kiss in Vegas over spring break that he now worries is going to change everything. But when Koa shows up, he’s not acting aloof and distant like Ian expected. His flirty attitude and lingering looks make Ian more confused than ever because Koa’s always been straight and there’s no way one kiss between them changed everything. Unless it did. There’s nothing Ian wouldn’t give up for a shot at love with his best friend, but only if it’s the kind that lasts forever. As Ian and Isaac navigate new relationships in their lives, they also navigate the changes in their relationship with each other. They’ve always had each other, and Ian has always looked out for Isaac in a way no one else can. But they’re growing up and falling in love, and sometimes that means even twins have to learn to be apart. less

Izzy Grimes is the baby of her generation, and for the most part, she’s always been okay with that. She has eight nieces and nephews she adores, older siblings to give her life advice, and an endless supply of love and support. But at the same time, she’s anxious to grow up and live her own life... moreIzzy Grimes is the baby of her generation, and for the most part, she’s always been okay with that. She has eight nieces and nephews she adores, older siblings to give her life advice, and an endless supply of love and support. But at the same time, she’s anxious to grow up and live her own life. A twenty-year-old senior in college, she’s worked hard to graduate early and start her career as a child life specialist to help children and families dealing with illness, injury, and hospitalization, all while taking nannying jobs on the side to satisfy her love of spending time with children. When her dad recommends a new family for her to nanny for, she’s happy to take on the job during her final year in school. Lucas Steele is an English professor and a widower with two kids who has just about had it with hiring nannies. He knows he needs one, but none of them seem to take the job seriously enough or follow his care requests with respect. When the daughter of his boss shows up at his house to interview for the job, he’s surprised by his attraction to her. But she also has a great background with kids and genuinely seems to know what she’s doing. In fact, she quickly proves to be a better nanny than he ever could have imagined. As Izzy and Luke navigate their professional relationship, things are further complicated when she enrolls in his English class and their attraction to each other grows as they develop an easy friendship. But Luke is a decade older than Izzy, who is not only his employee, but also his boss’s daughter and his student. With a host of reasons not to give in to temptation, it should be easy to resist blurring the lines, but their connection might just be too hard to resist, and too dangerous not to. less