Never Date Series by Jules Barnard

A summer in Lake Tahoe is anything but carefree when recent college grads discover that finding real love means looking beneath the surface... When Cali Morgan kicks off her perfect post-college summer in Lake Tahoe, she has everything she ever wanted: acceptance into a top law program, a gorgeous boyfriend, and an incredible summer planned with her best friend.Confident about her place in the world, Cali makes it her mission to be her friend’s wingwoman and help her meet guys... moreA summer in Lake Tahoe is anything but carefree when recent college grads discover that finding real love means looking beneath the surface... When Cali Morgan kicks off her perfect post-college summer in Lake Tahoe, she has everything she ever wanted: acceptance into a top law program, a gorgeous boyfriend, and an incredible summer planned with her best friend.Confident about her place in the world, Cali makes it her mission to be her friend’s wingwoman and help her meet guys. What Cali doesn’t count on is running into Jaeger Lang, one of her older brother’s high school friends, or the sparks that fly when she’s around him.Jaeger has changed, and it’s not just the added height and muscle. There’s something about him that’s deep and a little scarred. In spite of the changes, Jaeger becomes a top pick for her friend - if Cali can keep her hands off him.But when Cali’s boyfriend dumps her and her carefully laid plans begin to unravel, she finds herself questioning what it is she truly desires. In the midst of doubts about her future, one thing is very clear: she wants Jaeger for her own. The question is, has her friend already fallen for him? This New Adult book is intended for readers over the age of 18 due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations. < less

My plan was perfect. My friend needed a date, and my brother's best friend was single. Problem solved.Until I saw Jaeger for the first time in years, and sparks flew in the wrong direction.Jaeger has grown up and bulked up. But that shouldn't matter because I have the perfect life. Really.Only, my plans are beginning to unravel, and now, visions of Jaeger's hard abs, broad shoulders, and intense green eyes fill my head.I should hold back in case my friend is interested... moreMy plan was perfect. My friend needed a date, and my brother's best friend was single. Problem solved.Until I saw Jaeger for the first time in years, and sparks flew in the wrong direction.Jaeger has grown up and bulked up. But that shouldn't matter because I have the perfect life. Really.Only, my plans are beginning to unravel, and now, visions of Jaeger's hard abs, broad shoulders, and intense green eyes fill my head.I should hold back in case my friend is interested. Or in case of a million other reasons. But if Jaeger isn't willing to play by the rules, I don't think I can, either."Addictive and marvelously refreshing." (Rumpled Sheets Blog)"Realistic characters and smart writing." (Lauren Layne, USA Today best-selling author)Grab Never Date Your Brother's Best Friend now!Never Date Your Brother's Best Friend is the first book in the Never Date series, which features sexy romance and humorous, feel-good happily ever after. This book can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel, or it can be listened to as a part of the Never Date series.Previously titled Off Limits (Men of Lake Tahoe, Book 1) less

My cheating ex has me swearing off men. Until Lewis comes along, stealing my breath and my good sense. I've never been one to lust after guys. But Lewis is six and a half feet of rugged man, and he's...eye-catching. Sexy. And silently brooding in all the best ways. The more time I spend with him, the naughtier my thoughts are of us together, and he's not helping put a stop to it. It's infuriating. I'm fantasizing, and lusting, and I can't remember why I wanted to stay away... moreMy cheating ex has me swearing off men. Until Lewis comes along, stealing my breath and my good sense. I've never been one to lust after guys. But Lewis is six and a half feet of rugged man, and he's...eye-catching. Sexy. And silently brooding in all the best ways. The more time I spend with him, the naughtier my thoughts are of us together, and he's not helping put a stop to it. It's infuriating. I'm fantasizing, and lusting, and I can't remember why I wanted to stay away. But Lewis carries his own relationship baggage. Baggage that could break me in ways no ex-boyfriend ever did. Despite all the reasons I shouldn't get involved, Lewis might be the one man I can't resist. less

She's the one woman I'd give anything to forget--and now I'm stuck living with her.I'm making a fresh start in Lake Tahoe, until my stubborn sister decides to move Mira into our cabin. I'll be damned if I move out on Mira's account.Nothing has changed in the years since I last saw Mira. Her tempting body and smart mouth taunt me daily. The only hope I have at keeping my sanity is the knowledge that Mira is hiding something... moreShe's the one woman I'd give anything to forget--and now I'm stuck living with her.I'm making a fresh start in Lake Tahoe, until my stubborn sister decides to move Mira into our cabin. I'll be damned if I move out on Mira's account.Nothing has changed in the years since I last saw Mira. Her tempting body and smart mouth taunt me daily. The only hope I have at keeping my sanity is the knowledge that Mira is hiding something.Sooner or later I'll discover her secret, and knowing her, it'll be damning.But first, I have to ignore the urge to kiss and touch and make Mira mine again.EXCERPTI grab her waist, guiding her back against the shelves.She kisses my cheekbone, nibbles my earlobe. "We can't do this here."That nibble shoots straight to my groin. "I beg to differ. I think we can manage."Once the walls come down, emotions run hot. Grab Never Date Your Ex, a sexy, second-chance romance! less

RITA-nominated novelZACH Nessa is one of my closest friends, so there’s no way I’ll ruin our friendship for a hookup. Even if I want to be with her. Badly. She’s beautiful, and sweet, and her bright light draws me from the darkness that trails my every move. But it’s the darkness of my past that has me keeping Nessa at arm’s length. I’ll protect her if it’s the last thing I do—even if it means protecting her from myself, because I can’t give her the kind of relationship she deserves... moreRITA-nominated novelZACH Nessa is one of my closest friends, so there’s no way I’ll ruin our friendship for a hookup. Even if I want to be with her. Badly. She’s beautiful, and sweet, and her bright light draws me from the darkness that trails my every move. But it’s the darkness of my past that has me keeping Nessa at arm’s length. I’ll protect her if it’s the last thing I do—even if it means protecting her from myself, because I can’t give her the kind of relationship she deserves. NESSA Zach doesn’t discriminate when it comes to the women he dates. Except with me. Me he keeps in the friend zone. I want him. I’ve always wanted him, and I think he wants me too. But I can’t remain in Lake Tahoe and pine for Zach forever. My career is stuck, my personal life as well, with Zach always pushing me away the moment sparks fly between us. I can either leave this town and make a fresh start somewhere else, or finally show Zach how right we are for each other.*Each book in the Blue Series is a stand-alone story and can be read in any order.* less

As Hayden Tate fights to hold her own inside the old boys club of Blue Casino, privileged Adam Cade must decide between the job that means certain freedom from his father's heavy thumb, or standing up for the girl who's slowly working her way into his jaded heart.All books in the Blue Series are stand-alone stories that can be read in any order."Adam Cade is exactly the kind of snobby, rich guy I despise... moreAs Hayden Tate fights to hold her own inside the old boys club of Blue Casino, privileged Adam Cade must decide between the job that means certain freedom from his father's heavy thumb, or standing up for the girl who's slowly working her way into his jaded heart.All books in the Blue Series are stand-alone stories that can be read in any order."Adam Cade is exactly the kind of snobby, rich guy I despise."The survivor of a high school sabotage that made her flee her hometown at sixteen, Hayden is no stranger to bullying. Now she has returned to Lake Tahoe to take on her dream job with a degree and a backbone. But her newfound strength is pushed to the limit as she fights to hold her own against the old boys club of Blue Casino.Adam is the prince of Lake Tahoe, born into one of the wealthiest families in the area. He's used to doing what he wants when he wants. So when his powerful father threatens to cut him off without a dime unless he uses his Ivy League degree for a job his father got him at Blue Casino, Adam capitulates. Hayden, the head of HR, hates Adam on the spot, finding every way possible to put him in his place--and suddenly the lackey job his father found him gets interesting. Adam's life of leisure lacks substance, and even though he's not willing to give it up, he wouldn't mind the distraction Hayden presents.But when the casino's sinister inner workings begin to reveal themselves and Adam is caught between the powerful executives he works for and the lovely Hayden, his loyalties are divided. Blue Casino offers Adam a lucrative career where he wouldn't need his father's money for the lifestyle he's accustomed to, but at what cost? Hayden's silly side shines through when Adam least expects it, charming his jaded heart, and forcing him to face a morality he never knew he had. For the first time in Adam's life he finds himself yearning for something real, but will he risk losing everything to have it?------- New Blue is the 5th and final book in the Blue Series. Each book in the Blue Series is a standalone with its own happily ever after and can be read in any order. less