Takoda Outreach Center Series by Sammi Cee

Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. Opening a soup kitchen in my mom’s honor is a dream come true. Doing it with my two best friends only makes it  better. Zachery, with his haunted eyes and air of unhappiness, is convinced to help out, and I want nothing more than to make him smile. When he needs a fake date for a family party, I happily return the favor... moreWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. Opening a soup kitchen in my mom’s honor is a dream come true. Doing it with my two best friends only makes it  better. Zachery, with his haunted eyes and air of unhappiness, is convinced to help out, and I want nothing more than to make him smile. When he needs a fake date for a family party, I happily return the favor.Now we’re getting to know each other better, and I know he’s all that’s been missing from my life. Can I convince the stubborn man to open his heart and start living again, or will he drown in his sorrow?In this story, you’ll find quirky old people, brilliant uses for superglue, and chalkboard confessions of love. In Sammi’s low-angst, super-sweet world, hugs are freely given and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed.Previously titled Heavenly Melody: No changes have to original manuscript have been made. less

Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. Sleeping in a motorhome for the winter may not be ideal, but it protects me and my friends from the winter cold, so I’ll take it. Luckily, volunteering at the soup kitchen guarantees warm days and hot food. That’s enough for me. Or it was, until Caleb, the famous chef, infiltrates my kitchen. When the snow starts falling, he offers sanctuary from the storm... moreWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. Sleeping in a motorhome for the winter may not be ideal, but it protects me and my friends from the winter cold, so I’ll take it. Luckily, volunteering at the soup kitchen guarantees warm days and hot food. That’s enough for me. Or it was, until Caleb, the famous chef, infiltrates my kitchen. When the snow starts falling, he offers sanctuary from the storm. All he wants in return is...a place in my heart. I’ve survived life on the streets, but am I brave enough to accept all he’s offering? In this second book in Takoda Outreach Center, you’ll find a clueless chef, a bag lady who takes no sass, and the rest of the crew who can’t seem to mind their own business. In Sammi’s low-angst, super-sweet world, hugs are freely given and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed. Previously titled Jasper’s: No changes to the original manuscript have been made. less

A MM Contemporary Romance Fisher knows what it's like to be hungry. He’s dedicated his life to feeding those in need, and now that he’s offered sanctuary to two homeless teenage boys, that mission has never felt more personal. Officer Marcus LeBleu is the newest volunteer at Takoda Outreach Center. He lives for upholding the law, and giving back to the community he serves, but he’s also found something he wants for himself—the handsome, yet cranky, Fisher... moreA MM Contemporary Romance Fisher knows what it's like to be hungry. He’s dedicated his life to feeding those in need, and now that he’s offered sanctuary to two homeless teenage boys, that mission has never felt more personal. Officer Marcus LeBleu is the newest volunteer at Takoda Outreach Center. He lives for upholding the law, and giving back to the community he serves, but he’s also found something he wants for himself—the handsome, yet cranky, Fisher. Fisher is determined to protect the boys which means keeping their secret. Marcus is determined to break down his walls so he can help him. Will the truth be more than their new relationship can weather or can they find a way to save the boys without either man compromising his beliefs? Takoda Outreach Center: When you’re holding hope in the palm of your hand... Deliciously sweet stories of finding your happily ever after where you least expected it.*** Trigger warning: References to off-page past sexual abuse of a minor. less

Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. When my homophobic, racist father caused a scene at my high school graduation, nobody was surprised, especially me. Getting kicked out the same day? Not a surprise either. I knew today represented freedom, but…maybe not quite so much? With nowhere else to go, I’d be stupid to turn down Kamari’s kind offer... moreWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. When my homophobic, racist father caused a scene at my high school graduation, nobody was surprised, especially me. Getting kicked out the same day? Not a surprise either. I knew today represented freedom, but…maybe not quite so much? With nowhere else to go, I’d be stupid to turn down Kamari’s kind offer. My brother’s super hot best friend isn’t only offering a place to stay, the man seems excited about it. I just need to keep my crush a secret so things don’t get awkward. Now we’re hanging out every night, going on runs and having dinner, and my feelings are growing from crush to…so much more. With us both catching feels, will I be able to keep him? My relationship with my brother is everything to me, and I can’t lose either of them. The question is, how will my brother feel about our newfound love? Please, God, don’t make any of us have to choose. This fourth book in the Takoda Outreach Center has a young man with beautiful hair and eyes that mesmerize, men who drive each other to a distraction with their lack of shirts, and an over-protective big brother who’s reaction isn’t quite what they expected. In Sammi’s low-angst, super-sweet world, hugs are freely given and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed. Previously titled Kamari’s: No changes have been made. less

Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. Look, I know my life doesn’t look easy. I adopted the three children I fostered, and they keep me on my toes. My house is a little lived in, they eat constantly, and someone always needs a ride somewhere. It’s amazing, stressful, and exhausting, but mostly amazing... moreWelcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. Look, I know my life doesn’t look easy. I adopted the three children I fostered, and they keep me on my toes. My house is a little lived in, they eat constantly, and someone always needs a ride somewhere. It’s amazing, stressful, and exhausting, but mostly amazing. When I took my daughter to get fancy braids for her first day of kindergarten, I wasn’t trying to make a new friend out of Austin, the hottie hair stylist. I have a perfectly good support system already. Yet, everytime I turn around, he’s right there ready to save the day. Including a little sexy-time stress relief. While I appreciate everything he’s done for us, especially watching the kids so I can help set up a childcare care center at Takoda Outreach Center, I’m not interested in more. At least that’s what I keep telling myself… Here in the fifth book of the Takoda Outreach Series, you can expect moonlight motorcycle rides, ill-timed knocks at the door, and a science experiment gone wrong. And as always in Sammi’s low-angst, super-sweet world, hugs are freely given and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed. less

Jonathan watched all of his friends fall in love, get married, and grow their families. All he’s ever wanted is a relationship as wonderful as the one his parents have always had. Is it possible that he passed up a chance at happiness years ago when he let his fears of pursuing his best friend’s little brother blind him to what could be?Anson has been in love with Jonathon since the first time he laid eyes on him... moreJonathan watched all of his friends fall in love, get married, and grow their families. All he’s ever wanted is a relationship as wonderful as the one his parents have always had. Is it possible that he passed up a chance at happiness years ago when he let his fears of pursuing his best friend’s little brother blind him to what could be?Anson has been in love with Jonathon since the first time he laid eyes on him. At the time, he knew the age gap was too much for the older man, so he flirted hard but never pushed for anything more. When his career path took him out of Takoda, he knew he’d be back someday and hoped that Jonathon would still be on the market.After the death of his childhood best friend leaves him raising her three-year-old, Anson is home, but is he ready to claim the one man he’s never been able—or wanted—to forget? With the sound of bells in the air and mistletoe dangling from the ceiling, these two men are finally ready and willing for the magic of Christmas to give them their hearts desire, a little family of their own—together.Welcome to Takoda Outreach Center. Prepare yourself for open hearts, a full belly, and all the love you can handle. In this sixth and final book, check in with all your favorite characters after eight years of living their best lives. less