Misty Harbor Series by Marcia Evanick, Johanna Parker

Misty Harbor, Maine, is awash in eligible bachelors—and as the only single gal in town, newcomer Gwen Fletcher is surrounded by potential suitors. The trouble is, she's got a restaurant to renovate, and the carpenter she's hired seems bent on avoiding her. What Gwen needs to do is convince wary Daniel Creighton she's not here to land a husband—and that it's high time he stopped pining after the one that got away... moreMisty Harbor, Maine, is awash in eligible bachelors—and as the only single gal in town, newcomer Gwen Fletcher is surrounded by potential suitors. The trouble is, she's got a restaurant to renovate, and the carpenter she's hired seems bent on avoiding her. What Gwen needs to do is convince wary Daniel Creighton she's not here to land a husband—and that it's high time he stopped pining after the one that got away. Jilted Daniel's aversion to romance makes him the lone local guy who isn't after gorgeous Gwen. Still, lured by her renovation project, he can't resist lending a hand when she gets in over her head with a couple of overzealous admirers. Next thing he knows, small-town gossip has the two of them destined to sail off into the sunset together—and it dawns on Daniel that he's fallen for Gwen—hook, line and sinker. less

After catching her boyfriend cheating, Dr. Sydney Fletcher moves to Misty Harbor, Maine, vowing never to fall in love again. But her resolve is tested by the rugged charms of Erik Olsen, a handsome fisherman who asks Sydney to tend to his ailing grandfather. Promising to repay her with a traditional Norwegian Christmas celebration, Sydney must decide if she's willing to take a chance and give Erik her heart.

There's a hill in Misty Harbor, Maine, covered in blueberry bushes, and atop it sits a ramshackle blue house. It may not look like much on the outside, but the inside glows with a family's laughter and love—plus one...Take a beautiful assistant district attorney having a mid-career crisis and a town sheriff having a life-crisis, and what do you get? Big trouble. It all starts when Jocelyn Fletcher flees her job in Baltimore to take a well needed break in Misty Harbor with her sisters... moreThere's a hill in Misty Harbor, Maine, covered in blueberry bushes, and atop it sits a ramshackle blue house. It may not look like much on the outside, but the inside glows with a family's laughter and love—plus one...Take a beautiful assistant district attorney having a mid-career crisis and a town sheriff having a life-crisis, and what do you get? Big trouble. It all starts when Jocelyn Fletcher flees her job in Baltimore to take a well needed break in Misty Harbor with her sisters. But the independent Jocelyn wants her own place to live and a job—preferably the farthest thing from the law she can find. What County sheriff Quinn Larson wants—make that needs—is a live-in housekeeper/nanny for his three children. A match made in heaven? Hardly. Jocelyn's bee-stung lips and long, blonde hair give Quinn second, third, and fourth thoughts about inviting her into his home. And if a well-ordered life is what he was hoping for, he's got a surprise in store. Jocelyn soon turns his house upside-down and wraps his children around her little finger—which is where he just might find his heart if he's not careful. less

Seasons Greetings from Misty Harbor, Maine! The snowy coastal village is as pretty as a postcard, decked out for the holidays in its winter finery. It's the ideal place to celebrate a picture-perfect Christmas, as its hometown warmth melts the coldest of hearts. Recently widowed Amber McAllister has left the hustle and bustle of Boston to help run her aunt's berry shop on Main Street... moreSeasons Greetings from Misty Harbor, Maine! The snowy coastal village is as pretty as a postcard, decked out for the holidays in its winter finery. It's the ideal place to celebrate a picture-perfect Christmas, as its hometown warmth melts the coldest of hearts. Recently widowed Amber McAllister has left the hustle and bustle of Boston to help run her aunt's berry shop on Main Street. But the new ad campaign by Ian McNeal, her late husband's business partner, has made the store's jams and jellies the hottest gift in town. Amber is frazzled. Visions of unfulfilled orders dance in her head, until Ian comes to town to buy her out of the ad agency. He falls instantly in love with Misty Harbor's quiet charm—and his long-time crush on Amber is rekindled. Ice skating and sledding together puts a twinkle in his eye—and makes Amber see the quiet, creative man in a whole new light. Though wrapped up in kisses, their fragile love is tainted by memories of her husband. Will ghosts of Christmas past haunt her Christmas present—and future? less

On the coast of Maine, a tiny fishing village is home to people of strong character—and even stronger hearts. There is nothing Misty Harbor's residents like more than celebrating tradition, but sometimes it takes an outsider to help them embrace their future... At the same time his younger brother is preparing for his wedding, Matthew Porter sees his own future come crumbling down... moreOn the coast of Maine, a tiny fishing village is home to people of strong character—and even stronger hearts. There is nothing Misty Harbor's residents like more than celebrating tradition, but sometimes it takes an outsider to help them embrace their future... At the same time his younger brother is preparing for his wedding, Matthew Porter sees his own future come crumbling down. For years, the burly outdoorsman has wanted two things: to have a family and to buy and renovate Misty Harbor's abandoned lighthouse. But now a major hotel chain has made a substantial offer for the lighthouse, and just when things seem bleak, he meets Sierra Morley. The daughter of the hotel chain's owner, Sierra has brought her son on a working vacation to Misty Harbor. The last thing she expects is to fall in love with the sweet Maine town just as it is—and with Matthew Porter. Soulful, gentle, and wonderful with kids, he's the sort of man she's been dreaming of. But once he knows who she is, will he still feel the same way about her? Matthew thought Sierra was just another summer tourist, not a woman who could steal his dream. But now that she's captured his heart, how could he possibly imagine letting her go... less

Nestled beside the coastal town of Misty Harbor, Maine, lies the picturesque village of Mistletoe Bay. There, overlooking the clear blue sea, is a charming old house that's the perfect place to gather for the holidays and give thanks for family, good friends, and bright new beginnings... When Cooper Armstrong left California to return to Maine, he also left a cheating ex and all his plans for settling down... moreNestled beside the coastal town of Misty Harbor, Maine, lies the picturesque village of Mistletoe Bay. There, overlooking the clear blue sea, is a charming old house that's the perfect place to gather for the holidays and give thanks for family, good friends, and bright new beginnings... When Cooper Armstrong left California to return to Maine, he also left a cheating ex and all his plans for settling down. Now Coop concentrates on taking care of his ailing father and learning his route as the area's new UPS man. It's not just Coop's parents who need assistance—Jenni Wright, whose blossoming new business has him making daily deliveries to her property, could clearly use some help. With three young sons, her mother-in-law, and a teenage niece all sharing a rickety house that seems to be held together with duct tape, Jenni has her hands full. To Jenni, Coop is their UPS guy, handyman, and her boys' guardian angel all in one gorgeous package. She's sure he'd run a mile before getting involved in the chaos of her life. But as Thanksgiving gives way to Christmas, the lovely, resilient Jenni turns Coop's expectations of a cold, lonely winter upside-down, revealing the promise of warmth, love, and a lifetime of happy memories. "The magic of everyday pleasures permeates Evanick's contemporary romance...Evanick has a gift for finding the humor in small details, and her story of opposites who attract unfolds with endearing warmth." —Publishers Weekly on Harbor Nights "Evanick's enchanting series never skimps on humanity, warmth, and romance." —Romantic Times on Harbor Nights less