Applebottom Series by Abby Tyler

T-bone is known throughout his small town as the hot-headed, knot-bearded, long-haired old man that nobody messes with.He's also the mayor.But when his son Luke calls with the news that his first grandbaby has arrived, T-bone looks in the mirror and doesn't see a man worthy of a baby girl.So he cleans up, buys some clothes, and shocks the whole family by showing up at the hospital looking like a new man.And spots a lovely maternity nurse... moreT-bone is known throughout his small town as the hot-headed, knot-bearded, long-haired old man that nobody messes with.He's also the mayor.But when his son Luke calls with the news that his first grandbaby has arrived, T-bone looks in the mirror and doesn't see a man worthy of a baby girl.So he cleans up, buys some clothes, and shocks the whole family by showing up at the hospital looking like a new man.And spots a lovely maternity nurse.Ruth has worked in labor and delivery since her husband's death nine years ago. Her full-grown daughter loaded Tinder on her phone as a joke, but Ruth isn't sure dating will ever be part of her life again.Until T-bone.Their gentle love affair is the talk of both their towns, but there's more than a lake dividing them. T-bone's a professed bachelor and owns an RV park. Ruth is from society, and spends her days running charities alongside her wealthy friends.It will take the help of the town, plus a nudge from their kids, to convince T-bone and Ruth that there is nothing sweeter than one belated kiss. less

Her giant pup drags her across town, right into the arms of the football coach.Abby Tyler welcomes you to the witty, well-meaning busybodies of Applebottom, Missouri, where the community takes its pies -- and its matchmaking -- very seriously.Ginny Page arrives in Applebottom with a problem -- a Great Dane she rescued three days before her big move.An untrained Great Dane that outweighs her by twenty pounds... moreHer giant pup drags her across town, right into the arms of the football coach.Abby Tyler welcomes you to the witty, well-meaning busybodies of Applebottom, Missouri, where the community takes its pies -- and its matchmaking -- very seriously.Ginny Page arrives in Applebottom with a problem -- a Great Dane she rescued three days before her big move.An untrained Great Dane that outweighs her by twenty pounds.When Roscoe trashes the doggie bakery on Town Square, the locals send their strong, single football coach to help Ginny tame her new addition.Carter McBride is a favored son despite his team’s losing tradition. He got his heart broken on national television, and he’s content to hide in Applebottom and underachieve himself into oblivion.Until Ginny. Her devotion to her students and this wild, crazy dog inspire him to be a better man. With the town’s encouragement, Ginny and Carter learn that sometimes life’s biggest setbacks can turn a disaster into the perfect match. less

She started the blaze. The firefighter fanned the flame.Abby Tyler welcomes you to the witty, well-meaning busybodies of Applebottom, Missouri, where the community takes its pies -- and its matchmaking -- very seriously.Lorelei Spencer is over that loser who wasted the last few years of her life, and she’s going to prove it.After she's had enough mourning and midnight rage-crying, Lorelei dumps all the clothes, stuffed animals, notes, and mementos from the relationship on her front lawn... moreShe started the blaze. The firefighter fanned the flame.Abby Tyler welcomes you to the witty, well-meaning busybodies of Applebottom, Missouri, where the community takes its pies -- and its matchmaking -- very seriously.Lorelei Spencer is over that loser who wasted the last few years of her life, and she’s going to prove it.After she's had enough mourning and midnight rage-crying, Lorelei dumps all the clothes, stuffed animals, notes, and mementos from the relationship on her front lawn. Then, she sets the pile ablaze.It feels great.Until it catches the grass on fire, too.Volunteer firefighter Micah Livingston arrives on the scene and handily douses the blaze. But the fire he puts out sparks a new one in his heart when he realizes this feisty woman with a zeal for life might be exactly what he's been looking for. less

She saved the town’s abandoned animals. He saved her.Abby Tyler welcomes you to the witty, well-meaning busybodies of Applebottom, Missouri, where the community takes its pies -- and its matchmaking -- very seriously.Savannah Perkins has always loved the animal shelter her father started in memory of her mother. It’s been her life’s work and a peaceful place for her to care for him as he declines into dementia.But it’s a hard living, and volunteers have gotten difficult to come by.Until Luke... moreShe saved the town’s abandoned animals. He saved her.Abby Tyler welcomes you to the witty, well-meaning busybodies of Applebottom, Missouri, where the community takes its pies -- and its matchmaking -- very seriously.Savannah Perkins has always loved the animal shelter her father started in memory of her mother. It’s been her life’s work and a peaceful place for her to care for him as he declines into dementia.But it’s a hard living, and volunteers have gotten difficult to come by.Until Luke.No one is more surprised by Luke Southard’s arrival in Applebottom than his father. Mayor T-bone had no idea he had a son.While Luke waits on the local veterinary school to accept his transfer, the town suggests he help out at the shelter.But some of the local boys take issue with his closeness to Savannah, blaming him for vandalism around town. When the new vet school refuses him, Luke figures he’s overstayed his welcome.It will take some quick thinking by the town to help Luke and Savannah save both the shelter and their tender new love. less

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN B07TRXGPD8 can be found hereIt was love at first sight. For their dogs.Cody Jones didn't expect to ever return to Applebottom, planning a long life of military service and world travel. But a devastating injury in Iraq narrows his options, so he begrudgingly helps his mother expand her doggy bakery until he figures out what’s next. And in walks Melody Hopkins. Melody is dead broke and takes a summer job painting the new pet store to pay the bills... moreAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN B07TRXGPD8 can be found hereIt was love at first sight. For their dogs.Cody Jones didn't expect to ever return to Applebottom, planning a long life of military service and world travel. But a devastating injury in Iraq narrows his options, so he begrudgingly helps his mother expand her doggy bakery until he figures out what’s next. And in walks Melody Hopkins. Melody is dead broke and takes a summer job painting the new pet store to pay the bills. She's new to Applebottom and has never encountered the moody, brutally handsome Cody Jones. She isn’t sure she can work around him, but then her tiny Pomeranian Mistletoe refuses to leave Cody’s service dog, a gorgeous Golden Retriever named Tyrus. The town notices their reluctant friendship and puts them in charge of a grand opening celebration sure to draw visitors to the new store -- a Christmas in July pet parade. Cody doesn't want to show off his injury to the whole town, but Melody's infectious optimism convinces him to try. Besides, his service dog Tyrus can't seem to live without Melody’s little fluff ball. What's a veteran and a dog dad to do? less

She brought him pizza. He delivered a family. Police Officer Jack Stone hasn’t been able to leave the house in seven days. His wreck of a sister gave birth in prison, and baby Ella has been discharged into his care. He has no idea what to do with her. Louisa is ready to move on with her life and arrives at Jack's house with her very last pizza delivery before she quits. When he opens the door, Ella is crying, his place is a disaster, and Applebottom’s senior police officer is completely lost... moreShe brought him pizza. He delivered a family. Police Officer Jack Stone hasn’t been able to leave the house in seven days. His wreck of a sister gave birth in prison, and baby Ella has been discharged into his care. He has no idea what to do with her. Louisa is ready to move on with her life and arrives at Jack's house with her very last pizza delivery before she quits. When he opens the door, Ella is crying, his place is a disaster, and Applebottom’s senior police officer is completely lost. He could solve her problem, and she could solve his. Too bad they’ve hated each other since high school. It will take the entire town to end the twenty-year feud between Jack and Louisa and remind them that people do grow up, and in a crisis, you often grow together. Don't miss the other Applebottom books by Abby Tyler: -- The Sweetest Match -- The Perfect Disaster -- The Unexpected Shelter -- The Irresistible Spark -- Mistletoe Summer less