Romances in the Building Series by S.E. Rose

Roxy Benedict’s dream of opening a romance bookstore is coming true. Finally, things are going her way, until her new neighbor starts complaining that she’s too loud. Grayson Porter loves his quiet building. But when a noisy tenant moves in, he’s left wondering if he can finish composing a soundtrack for a film. As a musician, this could be his big break. If he doesn’t get some peace and quiet soon, he’s going to lose his mind. But Grayson has another, potentially bigger problem... moreRoxy Benedict’s dream of opening a romance bookstore is coming true. Finally, things are going her way, until her new neighbor starts complaining that she’s too loud. Grayson Porter loves his quiet building. But when a noisy tenant moves in, he’s left wondering if he can finish composing a soundtrack for a film. As a musician, this could be his big break. If he doesn’t get some peace and quiet soon, he’s going to lose his mind. But Grayson has another, potentially bigger problem. He might have lied to the film producer that he had a girlfriend. When their landlord decides to set them up on a blind date for a party with the film’s cast and crew, the two are shocked and about to call off their date, until the film’s producer takes a liking to Roxy. Roxy sees her chance to win over her grumpy neighbor and Grayson sees a chance to impress a potential client. The question How long can this truce last? And then, there is their apartment building. A mystery over a missing neighbor has Roxy and Grayson spending even more time together. These two neighbors are faking romance for their own benefit, but will the playing pretend turn into something more? less

Piper Dawson is trying to figure out her life. After recently graduating from art school, she’s crashing at her mom’s house and rethinking all her decisions. She’s never had a real job, a boyfriend, or any close friends. What she does have is a great aunt who needs her help, so she’s packing up her life into a suitcase and heading to the city. On paper, Kasen Saddler seemingly has a great life... morePiper Dawson is trying to figure out her life. After recently graduating from art school, she’s crashing at her mom’s house and rethinking all her decisions. She’s never had a real job, a boyfriend, or any close friends. What she does have is a great aunt who needs her help, so she’s packing up her life into a suitcase and heading to the city. On paper, Kasen Saddler seemingly has a great life. He has a wonderful, doting grandmother, great friends and neighbors, the perfect apartment, and a job he loves. After staying with his grandmother for a few months, he’s home and starting to realize his secret traumatic past might be holding him back. But this former military special operations soldier isn’t quite brave enough to confront his fears…that is until a certain woman turns up in his apartment building’s hallway trying to find her aunt’s missing necklace. What starts as a hunt for Piper’s aunt’s necklace, soon turns into Kasen agreeing to give the relationship clueless Piper dating lessons. There’s only one problem. The more time Kasen spends with Piper, the more he doesn’t want to stop helping her as a “practice” boyfriend. Piper knows there’s more to Kasen than he’s willing to share. She wishes their relationship could be real. She also wishes she could stay and spend more time with all the new friends that she’s made in the building. But her time is running out. She’s already agreed to stay with her dad. Will the secretive Kasen let himself finally find romance with the unlikely woman who fell into his world and stole his heart, or will Piper leave before they both realize what was pretend to begin with turned into something very real? less

Ever since Camryn Tanner went to culinary school, she knew she wanted to own a café. She’s worked at one across from her apartment building for five years now, and the owner is ready to sell it. The question Can she create the café of her dreams? Fletcher McDowell comes from a long line of bakery owners. His father has tasked him with opening their latest bakery in a trendy neighborhood in the city... moreEver since Camryn Tanner went to culinary school, she knew she wanted to own a café. She’s worked at one across from her apartment building for five years now, and the owner is ready to sell it. The question Can she create the café of her dreams? Fletcher McDowell comes from a long line of bakery owners. His father has tasked him with opening their latest bakery in a trendy neighborhood in the city. After a playboy youth, Fletcher knows this might be his last chance to prove himself to his father. There’s just one problem—the bakery across the street from his. It doesn’t take long for Fletcher to meet his rival, a beautiful woman with a sharp tongue and baking skills that far exceed anything his bakery can produce. Their rivalry is about to be tested when they are forced to work together to win a baking competition. With Camryn’s lucky saltshaker missing and the two enemies vying to gain insider information about each other, the competition is off to a rocky start. But the true test is figuring out the sleeping arrangement when a pipe burst leads to a shared room. Will these two get over their enmity and work together to win? And can they stop themselves from falling for their enemy in the process? less

Jocelyn Martinez loves romance books, but ever the skeptic, she doesn’t believe that they are anything more than some great fairy tales. She’s been spending the last year working at a romance bookstore while she finishes her graduate degree. But with her graduation coming up soon, she’s not sure what she’s going to do with her life. She’s been burned so many times by family, guys she’s dated, and even friends that she isn’t sure who to trust... moreJocelyn Martinez loves romance books, but ever the skeptic, she doesn’t believe that they are anything more than some great fairy tales. She’s been spending the last year working at a romance bookstore while she finishes her graduate degree. But with her graduation coming up soon, she’s not sure what she’s going to do with her life. She’s been burned so many times by family, guys she’s dated, and even friends that she isn’t sure who to trust. It doesn’t help that she swears she keeps seeing a man who might be her long-lost father. Her head is spinning with indecision, and she feels adrift with no anchor. Can she even trust herself to figure out her next move? Hutch Cromwell had everything he wanted. He had a perfect girlfriend, his dream career playing football, and an enormous home near his parents’ farm. But when a tractor accident on the farm left him injured, his whole world came crashing down. He’s now living in the city, working a job that pays his bills, and not trusting women enough to date. Jocelyn and Hutch have flirted, talked for hours, and even given each other hugs during hard times over the past few months. But when they end up sharing a guesthouse on a group vacation, their hidden feelings come bubbling to the surface. The only question Can these two friends get over their trust issues long enough to give each other a chance at romance? less

Carly Maxwell has spent the last three years putting her life back together. This single mom works hard as a teacher to help her daughter have everything she needs. It hasn’t been easy. She’s done it all alone. After a bad breakup, she swore off men and focused on her career, friends, and being a mom. The one constant in her life has been her neighbor. He’s been there for her through everything. He’s the perfect guy, and she’d never do anything to threaten their friendship... moreCarly Maxwell has spent the last three years putting her life back together. This single mom works hard as a teacher to help her daughter have everything she needs. It hasn’t been easy. She’s done it all alone. After a bad breakup, she swore off men and focused on her career, friends, and being a mom. The one constant in her life has been her neighbor. He’s been there for her through everything. He’s the perfect guy, and she’d never do anything to threaten their friendship. Brayden Murphy hasn’t dated in years. His no serious relationship rule has kept him from even considering asking out his gorgeous neighbor, Carly. After all, he promised Carly’s daughter that he’d always be there for them. And he’d never forgive himself if he ruined that. These two have pushed each other so far into the friend zone that they can’t even see the chemistry between them. But will sharing a villa while at a destination wedding change everything? less