The Barrett Sisters Series by Nora Everly

Luke was my first love, my first kiss, my first everything.He always swore I was his reason to live but he lost himself in the army then I lost him.I never thought I could be with anyone after him, but I was.I never thought I’d go back to the small town where we grew up, but I did.Running back to my family as a thirty-year-old widow was never in my life plan. But for the sake of my children I returned home to the memories I had fought so hard to leave behind... moreLuke was my first love, my first kiss, my first everything.He always swore I was his reason to live but he lost himself in the army then I lost him.I never thought I could be with anyone after him, but I was.I never thought I’d go back to the small town where we grew up, but I did.Running back to my family as a thirty-year-old widow was never in my life plan. But for the sake of my children I returned home to the memories I had fought so hard to leave behind.What I didn’t know was that Luke was back too. With only one thing on his mind. Me.But there is something he doesn’t know and our son can’t wait to tell him what he’s missed.Our past brought us back together but if we can’t trust each other it will tear us apart. less

Just friends. That's all Liam Carter and I can ever be. Sure, we’ve shared a kiss or two and our chemistry is off the charts. And yeah, he’s too hot to be real and he looks at me like I’m the only woman in the world... Pretending I don’t want to date him when he’s the sweetest man I’ve ever met is almost impossible. But I can’t have him. After what he went through, he deserves a fairytale. And I’m bad at love, with the reputation to match... moreJust friends. That's all Liam Carter and I can ever be. Sure, we’ve shared a kiss or two and our chemistry is off the charts. And yeah, he’s too hot to be real and he looks at me like I’m the only woman in the world... Pretending I don’t want to date him when he’s the sweetest man I’ve ever met is almost impossible. But I can’t have him. After what he went through, he deserves a fairytale. And I’m bad at love, with the reputation to match. Add those to the rest of the reasons why I should keep my distance. But here’s the big one: Did I mention we work together now? I’m the hot mess trying to start up a new business and he’s the got-it-all-together contractor in charge of the renovation. The more time we spend together, the more I want—until I want it all. How am I supposed to resist him now? less