Silver Lining Series by Brittanee Nicole, Christina Berry, A.J. Ranney

GwenPeople don’t exactly know me for my coordination around here.Hell, I couldn’t even storm out on my cheating, embezzling ex, gracefully.Ah well, life is full of tradeoffs, like this brand new custom snowboard I confiscated from the jerkwad that I don’t know what the hell to do with - that is until I meet a handsome nerdy snowboard instructor who has an idea... moreGwenPeople don’t exactly know me for my coordination around here.Hell, I couldn’t even storm out on my cheating, embezzling ex, gracefully.Ah well, life is full of tradeoffs, like this brand new custom snowboard I confiscated from the jerkwad that I don’t know what the hell to do with - that is until I meet a handsome nerdy snowboard instructor who has an idea.A physically-fit adonis who tears up the snowy mountain, Kyle is a techy nerd when he’s off the slopes… and I find both sides of him dreamily sexy, not to mention, sweet.He doesn’t even give my klutziness a second thought when he offers to teach me how to board.He believes in me, and he may make me believe in love again.KyleA beautiful goddess quite literally just stumbled into my life, and now I never want to let her go - one, because I’m crazy about her and want to keep her close, and two, to keep her from tripping over air.Not only do I find her adorable when she knocks things over, but I’m absolutely smitten with the way she owns it. Add that to the fact that she seems to be enamored with all of me, nerdiness and all.The two of us meeting is like a wish coming true. less

I missed my chance to tell her how I felt once before, I'm not going to let it happen again... BrodyFor years I buried my feelings for my best friend, Skye, because she needed my friendship more than anything else.Now she’s decided she’s finally ready to take a chance on falling in love.Just... not with me.But I refuse to stand by and watch her fall for another man. Not when I know we’re perfect for each other... moreI missed my chance to tell her how I felt once before, I'm not going to let it happen again... BrodyFor years I buried my feelings for my best friend, Skye, because she needed my friendship more than anything else.Now she’s decided she’s finally ready to take a chance on falling in love.Just... not with me.But I refuse to stand by and watch her fall for another man. Not when I know we’re perfect for each other.So, when we end up trapped in a snowed-in cabin, I use the opportunity to show Skye exactly how good we can be together.SkyeGetting stuck in a cabin with my best friend shouldn’t have been a big deal.But that was before he let me know exactly how he feels about me.I’ve had a good reason for never letting myself see Brody as anything more than a friend, though. And I’m fighting this attraction with everything I have.Only, I’m not sure I’m going to win. Because Brody is determined to make me his.And I’ve got a feeling he won’t go down without a fight.Wishing for Always is a steamy, dual POV, best-friends-to-lovers, contemporary romance novella set at beautiful Lake Tahoe. It is part of The Silver Lining multi-author series but can be read as a standalone. less

I’ve only ever loved one man, Hollywood heartthrob, Griffin Stone. Of course, I never told him. In high school, Griffin was hot jock Mr. Popular, while I was the dorky science nerd who tutored him. Now, ten years later, I’m a leader in space technology and a newly-minted billionaire, and apparently I’ve stepped through a wormhole to an alternate dimension because Griffin freakin’ Stone just admitted he’s always had a crush on me. He thinks I rejected him... moreI’ve only ever loved one man, Hollywood heartthrob, Griffin Stone. Of course, I never told him. In high school, Griffin was hot jock Mr. Popular, while I was the dorky science nerd who tutored him. Now, ten years later, I’m a leader in space technology and a newly-minted billionaire, and apparently I’ve stepped through a wormhole to an alternate dimension because Griffin freakin’ Stone just admitted he’s always had a crush on me. He thinks I rejected him.Can time heal old wounds and bring our stars into alignment?Wishing Upon a Star is a billionaire, Hollywood second chance novella, and book three in the Silver Lining series. less

One bet.One drink.One night.That's all it was supposed to be.Instead, my first and only one night stand shows up as my temporary boss.Working together will prove to be difficult, especially since that connection we both experienced in Lake Tahoe is still there pulling us back together.Plus, there’s probably some rule somewhere that you should never sleep with your boss, right?There’s too much at stake but this time will the risk be worth it?

Best Friends Don’t Kiss.Ryan Manning has been my best friend since we were kids. He’s my secret keeper. The holder of all my truths and the person I admire most in the world. He’s also a Lumbersnack and the man I’ve secretly pined after for decades.But we don’t talk about that.I’m just here in Lake Tahoe for the next week to play the part of his doting girlfriend. Cuddle up in front of his ex? Not a problem. Hold hands in front of his family? Totally fine... moreBest Friends Don’t Kiss.Ryan Manning has been my best friend since we were kids. He’s my secret keeper. The holder of all my truths and the person I admire most in the world. He’s also a Lumbersnack and the man I’ve secretly pined after for decades.But we don’t talk about that.I’m just here in Lake Tahoe for the next week to play the part of his doting girlfriend. Cuddle up in front of his ex? Not a problem. Hold hands in front of his family? Totally fine. Kiss him while no one is watching? I’m your gal.As a rule, you definitely shouldn’t kiss your best friend. It’s a good thing I don’t follow the rules.Author's Note: Wishing for Champagne Kisses features fan favorite Tessa from the Falling for Whiskey duet and Bartender Shawn from Love & Tequila Make Her Crazy. It is a fake dating, best friends to lovers, standalone steamy novella. less