Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman Series by Anne-Marie Meyer

It's the moment that Harmony Island has been waiting for: the reading of Charlotte Cane's will.After I returned to my small hometown six months ago to attend my estranged grandmother's funeral, I swore I would never go back. That is, until my grandmother's lawyer calls me up... moreIt's the moment that Harmony Island has been waiting for: the reading of Charlotte Cane's will.After I returned to my small hometown six months ago to attend my estranged grandmother's funeral, I swore I would never go back. That is, until my grandmother's lawyer calls me up. If I don't return to Harmony Island and fulfill my grandmother's stipulations, the generationally owned family inn will be turned over to the state and sold off to the highest bidder--my grandmother's rival and mother to the man who broke my heart, Missy Willis.I'm not sure I'm strong enough to return home, but I also know, I can't let Miss Willis win. So I pack up my belongings and head for North Carolina.I'm determined to stay distant, living in the small cottage next to the inn, and keep my head down. But in a small town where everyone knows your name, that becomes difficult. Soon, my past catches up with me and I'm faced with the history I've buried for so long. Just when I reach my breaking point, Miles, the single dad living at the inn, swoops in to my life to rescue me. He was my protector in my childhood, my enemy in my teenage years, and now?Now, I'm not so sure. Especially when his love for his daughter is contagious, or the way he looks at me when he doesn't know I see him. I'm so confused and I want to run away like I did in the past, but I can't. And when Miles touches me like that...I don't want to.Luckily, I find a friend in Abigail, the local bookstore owner. She's one of the only residents who doesn't know about my past and seems to be looking for the same thing I am, a place to belong.The Inn on Harmony Island is chock full of romance, redemption, and forgiveness. If you're looking for your next summer read, grab your copy today! It is the first book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger. less

I finally got Shelby back into my life and I'll be damned if I lose her again. I'll find a way to make everyone happy...I have to.Return to Harmony Island where romances burn hot, history catches up with the residents, and friendships continue to grow.Book 2 is slotted to come out end of summer/early fall!

I'm not good; I know this. I'm the reason my sister-in-law is a widow, and my nephew has no father. This is why Abigail and I can't be together.This is why I must stay away.AbigailIt's time to move on. Bash is in New York to reclaim his life as the son to a multi-billionaire, and I'm in Harmony, trying to forget him. That's why I agree to make things work with Anders. Sure, he hasn't been the best boyfriend, but he's here, and he says he'll change…so I give him another chance... moreI'm not good; I know this. I'm the reason my sister-in-law is a widow, and my nephew has no father. This is why Abigail and I can't be together.This is why I must stay away.AbigailIt's time to move on. Bash is in New York to reclaim his life as the son to a multi-billionaire, and I'm in Harmony, trying to forget him. That's why I agree to make things work with Anders. Sure, he hasn't been the best boyfriend, but he's here, and he says he'll change…so I give him another chance.After all, if Bash wanted me, he wouldn't have left, right?I'm doing my best at drowning my sorrows in the town's gossip, until Anders asks me if I'll go to New York with him to be there for Bash. His father just died, and he's all alone. I start to say no until Dad realizes that Bash is the man that saved Sabrina. Now, he's forcing me to go so I can thank him in person.I thought I could handle seeing Bash again, until I come face to face with his familiar blue eyes and dark hair. That's when all the walls around my heart come crumbling down and I'm certain that no matter how this ends, I will never ever be the same.ClaireI'm back in my hometown for one reason, and one reason only: to help out at the Apple Blossom B&B after my mom's injury. Thankfully, she's recovering at Harmony Medical Center which leaves Rose and I in charge.Rose is my second mother who treats me like her daughter unlike my actual mother who treats me like a stranger. Rose makes this place palatable and with the overstuffed baggage I carry, I need her familiar hugs and delicious chicken and dumpling soup.I'm walking around with confidence as thin as ice, but I'm making it work until I run into Jax. The boy I loved as a teen but whom my mother never approved of. I broke his heart the last night of senior year, before I ran away for good.I figured he'd moved on, but apparently not. He now runs the Harmony Pub and even though I'm trying to avoid him, he shows up everywhere I am.The feelings for him that I thought were buried for good…apparently have nine lives.The problem is, I know how this story ends. With broken hearts and broken families.And I'm not ready to do that again.This story is told through 3 different points of view. Abigail, Bash and Claire. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series!Fall in love with the town of Harmony Island with this third installment of Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series. There's intrigue, forgiveness, and romance that will make your toes curl and you heart swoon. less

I never moved on. I tried, but I couldn’t. I will spend my entire life loving her even if she’s determined to leave me. She’s Juliet and I’m Romeo. ClaireJust when things between mom and I seem to be getting better, Rose has a scare that lands her in the hospital. Mom discovers that I’ve been keeping Carmel a secret from her and tells me that we’re not welcome at Apple Blossom B&B.So I pack up my bags and head to the only place I can think of that will take in me and a pregnant dog…Jax... moreI never moved on. I tried, but I couldn’t. I will spend my entire life loving her even if she’s determined to leave me. She’s Juliet and I’m Romeo. ClaireJust when things between mom and I seem to be getting better, Rose has a scare that lands her in the hospital. Mom discovers that I’ve been keeping Carmel a secret from her and tells me that we’re not welcome at Apple Blossom B&B.So I pack up my bags and head to the only place I can think of that will take in me and a pregnant dog…Jax.Of course, he answers the door in just a towel with his hair damp and his chest glistening from water droplets. Thankfully, I regain my senses and ask him for a place to stay while I sort out my life. He’s hesitant, but agrees.His only I work my room and board off at his pub.Which seemed easy enough. Until I see just how popular with the ladies he is and I hate that those pesky twinges of jealousy rise up in my chest when I see him enjoy the attention just a little too much.I’m angry at my mom and I’m angry with Jax. One drunken night, I do the unthinkable. I ask Jax if his lips feel the same as they did when we were dating as teens.His gaze turns dark as he stares at me and asks, “Do you want me to kiss you, Claire?”I know I should have said no, but I didn’t. Now everything has changed but I’m still the same Claire with all the issues I had before. And I know how our story ends. I’ve lived it before. Fate doesn’t want us together. Ever.JuniperI’m determined to put my life with Steve behind me. He was my past and I’m ready to focus on my future. Mom and dad? They aren’t so convinced.Sure, they offer to let me work at Godwin’s Grocery. It’s a simple job that lets me get out of the house and focus on healing. But I wonder if it’s just a way for mom and dad to keep tabs on me.I haven’t told them what happened with Steve. The bruise on my eye speaks volumes on its own. I know they want to know. Especially since he’s a the wealthiest family in town. But that’s a road I don’t want to go down…Until Steve calls me. He’s sorry for what he did and he wants to talk. We’d been together for so long, I agree. It’s the least I can do.Mom and dad don’t want me to go, but I’m an adult, I can make decisions on my own. Until mom suggests that I take the new hire with me. His name is Boone and he looks like he belongs on the battlefield, not stocking shelves.Not wanting to start a fight, I agree. But when Boone doesn’t leave my side, my parents plan starts to unfold. In the small town of Harmony Island, they found me a bone fide bodyguard.I’m annoyed and I let Boone know it. I’ll be fine. My future doesn’t include Steve until…it does.This story is told through 3 different points of view. Claire, Jax, and Juniper. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series!Fall in love with the town of Harmony Island with this fourth installment of the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series. There's intrigue, forgiveness, and romance that will make your toes curl and you heart swoon. less

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