Lovin' the Pines Series by Kristine W. Joy

I’m not one to ever lose a bet... even if I have to fake it till I make it.My brothers are convinced I’ll never be able to hold down a serious relationship. And that might be true, but I refuse to give them the satisfaction of being right.So when the gorgeous new girl in town moves in next door, I’m determined to do whatever it takes to win her over -- or at least make it appear that way to my brothers.But there’s something different about her. Something... special... moreI’m not one to ever lose a bet... even if I have to fake it till I make it.My brothers are convinced I’ll never be able to hold down a serious relationship. And that might be true, but I refuse to give them the satisfaction of being right.So when the gorgeous new girl in town moves in next door, I’m determined to do whatever it takes to win her over -- or at least make it appear that way to my brothers.But there’s something different about her. Something... special.She is bringing out a whole new side of me. And I like it.I’ve spent so much time acting like the perfect man, but it no longer feels pretend.And now I want nothing more than to be the man she deserves.But my bad-boy past is catching up to me.Previous mistakes are threatening to blow up everything I’ve worked so hard to build with her.My poor choices, my brothers, and even my exes may ruin it all…Now it’s no longer about winning the bet, but not losing her.Falling for My Next Door Neighbor is a sweet and swoony small-town romance with plenty of sizzle while keeping the bedroom door closed. It’s the third standalone novel in Kristine W. Joy’s debut romcom series. less

I kissed my best friend. The mistletoe made me do it… Now I can’t get her out of my head. I never intended to kiss my completely off-limits best friend. But I couldn’t break the Christmas tradition—that’s bad luck! Now there’s a blush on her cheeks, a glow that won’t fade. I can’t stop staring. There’s a similar warmth inside me. We’d be down the aisle if my meddling grandmother had her way. Hence the strategically placed mistletoe... Except my best friend is like a sister to me... moreI kissed my best friend. The mistletoe made me do it… Now I can’t get her out of my head. I never intended to kiss my completely off-limits best friend. But I couldn’t break the Christmas tradition—that’s bad luck! Now there’s a blush on her cheeks, a glow that won’t fade. I can’t stop staring. There’s a similar warmth inside me. We’d be down the aisle if my meddling grandmother had her way. Hence the strategically placed mistletoe... Except my best friend is like a sister to me. She knows way too much. And apparently, I’m destined to screw up every relationship I’ve ever had. She’ll never take me seriously. I barely take myself seriously. And considering my family is the only one she’s got, it’s way too risky to explore whatever this feeling is. Or is it?Pining for My Best Friend is a sweet and swoony small-town romantic comedy with plenty of sizzle while keeping the bedroom door closed. It’s the fourth standalone story in Kristine W. Joy’s debut romcom series. less

Now I’m stuck in a tiny mountain town, at the mercy of a man who hates my guts — my ex-husband's infuriatingly attractive best friend...All I got in the divorce was this unfinished ‘cabin.’The plan was to sell it and move on.A modeling career is useless in the woods, and my savings are nonexistent.But I can’t list the home in this condition.So now I’m living in a construction zone in the middle of a literal forest.. moreNow I’m stuck in a tiny mountain town, at the mercy of a man who hates my guts — my ex-husband's infuriatingly attractive best friend...All I got in the divorce was this unfinished ‘cabin.’The plan was to sell it and move on.A modeling career is useless in the woods, and my savings are nonexistent.But I can’t list the home in this condition.So now I’m living in a construction zone in the middle of a literal forest...Relying on a billionaire architect, who is also my ex-husband’s best friend, and seemingly determined to sabotage the whole thing.Small towns have a way of bringing people together...And suddenly, I’m finding myself attracted to him, wondering if I should stick around here longer…Now I have to make a choice — Follow my head, or risk it all again and follow my heart.Stuck With My Ex's Best Friend is a sweet and swoony small town, enemies to lovers romance with plenty of sizzle while keeping the bedroom door closed. less