Love, Emerson Series by Isabel North

Jenny Finley is finally back on her feet, two years after her ex-husband left her as a single mom with a ruined credit score and no home. She has a steady job, a fantastic daughter, and exciting plans to start her dream business as a landscape designer. Everything’s going great until the night her not-so-secret crush, Derek Tate, six feet plus of sweetness and oh-so-much sin, shows her he could rock her world…or bring it crashing down... moreJenny Finley is finally back on her feet, two years after her ex-husband left her as a single mom with a ruined credit score and no home. She has a steady job, a fantastic daughter, and exciting plans to start her dream business as a landscape designer. Everything’s going great until the night her not-so-secret crush, Derek Tate, six feet plus of sweetness and oh-so-much sin, shows her he could rock her world…or bring it crashing down. Derek is patient and persistent, and he makes it clear there’s no going back. Can Jenny resist his wicked smile…does she even want to? Stuck between a hot mechanic and a hard place, should she take what Derek’s offering, or shut him down for good? His Ever After is a standalone friends-to-lovers romantic comedy in the Love, Emerson series. less

Lila Baxter is a goal setter, a go-getter, a woman who takes pride in being the best at what she does, whether that’s being an awesome best friend, or crushing it as the sharpest real estate agent in town. But when Lila realizes that everything is changing around her while she’s staying the same, she decides a fresh start in a new city will be her next great adventure. Then she runs into Griffin Burke, a shy mechanic with a serious cupcake obsession, and all bets are off... moreLila Baxter is a goal setter, a go-getter, a woman who takes pride in being the best at what she does, whether that’s being an awesome best friend, or crushing it as the sharpest real estate agent in town. But when Lila realizes that everything is changing around her while she’s staying the same, she decides a fresh start in a new city will be her next great adventure. Then she runs into Griffin Burke, a shy mechanic with a serious cupcake obsession, and all bets are off. After years of moving around the country, Burke finally has the chance to put down roots. He’s happy with his quiet life in Emerson, until he runs into Lila Baxter and his world is flipped upside down. Lila is loud, fierce, out of his league, and Burke wants her more than his next breath. With Lila all set to leave town and Burke committed to stay, will they find a way to be together? Lost In His Kiss is a standalone opposites-attract romantic comedy in the Love, Emerson series. less

Chloe Abbott’s back in the dating game—and she picked a great guy to help reboot her love life. Or maybe not so great. Detective Owen Vance might make her heart beat faster but he’s also grumpy, irritable, and seriously stressed out. After a terrible first date, Chloe slams the door on their pulse-pounding connection, and deletes his number. Widowed cop Owen isn’t interested in love. Doesn’t need it, doesn’t want it. He had love once, and lost it... moreChloe Abbott’s back in the dating game—and she picked a great guy to help reboot her love life. Or maybe not so great. Detective Owen Vance might make her heart beat faster but he’s also grumpy, irritable, and seriously stressed out. After a terrible first date, Chloe slams the door on their pulse-pounding connection, and deletes his number. Widowed cop Owen isn’t interested in love. Doesn’t need it, doesn’t want it. He had love once, and lost it. But when his partner calls his bluff, Owen finds himself committed to a date with cute and curvy physical therapist Chloe. The night is a disaster, and what’s worse, Owen’s friends and family think it’s the beginning of a beautiful romance. When fate brings them back together, Owen somehow ends up fake-dating a woman he wants for real…is he willing to risk his heart for the chance to turn their fake relationship into forever? Maybe It’s Real is a standalone romantic comedy in the Love, Emerson series. less