Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series by Jody Kaye

Aidy and Morgan are both looking for a fresh start. When fate brings them together, can they find a way to heal in each other’s arms?—A Nook Bestseller! Owning up to your mistakes doesn't mean you won’t make more... especially when the right woman is involved.I saw the anguish in her eyes when we met. Still, I tried ignoring Aidy’s reason for hiding out in Brighton. She wasn’t the only one looking for a fresh start.The closer we get, the more my existence doesn’t feel so meaningless... moreAidy and Morgan are both looking for a fresh start. When fate brings them together, can they find a way to heal in each other’s arms?—A Nook Bestseller! Owning up to your mistakes doesn't mean you won’t make more... especially when the right woman is involved.I saw the anguish in her eyes when we met. Still, I tried ignoring Aidy’s reason for hiding out in Brighton. She wasn’t the only one looking for a fresh start.The closer we get, the more my existence doesn’t feel so meaningless. I’m taking it slow for both our sakes. There’s no doubt in my mind the first woman I’ve ever fallen for has a future filled with endless possibilities... And a guy like me, who spent time behind bars, hasn’t got much to offer.When Aidy’s secret is revealed, I can’t help taking it personally. If I had a shred of decency, I’d have let her continue to heal on her own terms. As someone who has already done hard time, what’s one more bad judgment call? Except will Aidy still love me if I play judge and jury to ensure her attacker pays?—Morgan less

A stripper. A handyman. An impossible secret.Is it love or lust? And what happens when a mill girl breaks the cardinal rule?Men beg to touch her body. Yet, I’m the one grasping onto Cece time and time again.I tried to keep them away for her safety and to help her reach the goal of a better life. We were careful to make sure what happened between us remained unnoticed. But when our impossible secret gets out, I’m the one labeled an opportunistic creep.I’m a simple man. All I want is a chance... moreA stripper. A handyman. An impossible secret.Is it love or lust? And what happens when a mill girl breaks the cardinal rule?Men beg to touch her body. Yet, I’m the one grasping onto Cece time and time again.I tried to keep them away for her safety and to help her reach the goal of a better life. We were careful to make sure what happened between us remained unnoticed. But when our impossible secret gets out, I’m the one labeled an opportunistic creep.I’m a simple man. All I want is a chance. Though, it’s uncertain Cece’s ready to defend the love we share. It’s obvious now our silence was golden... And there’s more than a sliver of truth that I’ll never be the one for her.—Dusty less

I’m an unlovable bastard. At least, that’s what I was led to believe.To help me get my head screwed on straight, I took on a mentor role with the big brother program. Shallow as it sounds, my reasoning revolved around fixing me. So what any nine-year-old got from having me as a role model wasn’t a priority. Then Bhodi reminds me of everything I lost out on during my childhood.Unlike the adults in my life, I’d planned on doing right by the kid... moreI’m an unlovable bastard. At least, that’s what I was led to believe.To help me get my head screwed on straight, I took on a mentor role with the big brother program. Shallow as it sounds, my reasoning revolved around fixing me. So what any nine-year-old got from having me as a role model wasn’t a priority. Then Bhodi reminds me of everything I lost out on during my childhood.Unlike the adults in my life, I’d planned on doing right by the kid. And not because of the way his mom, Holly’s, tattoo tempts me peeking out over the top of those signature cut-off shorts and disappears where her shirt covers what her bare midriff doesn’t. Or the way the woman—old enough to be my... older sister—looks at me from under those thick lashes.After an unforeseen chance to spend time alone together, Holly steals my heart. Now, I’m set on winning hers over. I’ll do anything to keep them, including chasing off Bhodi’s old man, who’s looking for a second chance. And it leaves everyone around us wondering who is the real home wrecker.—Cary less