Magnolia Ridge Series by Genny Carrick

I’m going to help this grumpy rancher whether he likes it or notAs Maid of Honor, I’ll do anything to make my cousin’s dream wedding a reality, including playing nice with the grumpy Best Man. Ty Hardy is big, rugged, gorgeous—and my cheating ex’s older brother.When my fumbled attempt to make peace leaves Ty with broken ribs, I volunteer to help him out around his ranch until the wedding. Just ignore the fact that he would never admit he needs my help, and I haven’t been around horses in years... moreI’m going to help this grumpy rancher whether he likes it or notAs Maid of Honor, I’ll do anything to make my cousin’s dream wedding a reality, including playing nice with the grumpy Best Man. Ty Hardy is big, rugged, gorgeous—and my cheating ex’s older brother.When my fumbled attempt to make peace leaves Ty with broken ribs, I volunteer to help him out around his ranch until the wedding. Just ignore the fact that he would never admit he needs my help, and I haven’t been around horses in years. Especially ignore how he looks at me with enough heat to set his whole ranch on fire.But Ty’s got his feelings on lock down, and I promised myself I wouldn’t fall for another man who’s not all in. My time on his ranch is just temporary—the damage to my heart might be permanent.Say the Words is a grumpy-sunshine closed door romance without implied intimacy. less

Christmas with my ex is anything but jollyMy ex-boyfriend is back in town. It’s fine. I’m fine. Who cares that Sam Donnelly has spent the last ten years having adventures all over the world? Not me. Who cares that he’s become a Christmas-hating Grinch since we dated? I sure don’t. Who cares that the years have only made him hotter and an even bigger flirt? Hadn’t noticed.I’m too busy jump starting my social life before it completely flatlines... moreChristmas with my ex is anything but jollyMy ex-boyfriend is back in town. It’s fine. I’m fine. Who cares that Sam Donnelly has spent the last ten years having adventures all over the world? Not me. Who cares that he’s become a Christmas-hating Grinch since we dated? I sure don’t. Who cares that the years have only made him hotter and an even bigger flirt? Hadn’t noticed.I’m too busy jump starting my social life before it completely flatlines. Even my patients at the retirement community lead more exciting lives than I do. I’ve got a list of activities to try, but my awkward attempts would go a whole lot smoother if Sam didn’t keep turning up to witness them.When he offers to help me tackle my list, I agree on one condition—he has to let me get him back in the holiday spirit. If he’s going to coax me up a rock climbing wall, I’m going to rekindle his love of Christmas.But that’s the only rekindling I’ll allow. Because if we reignite the spark between us, I’ll just wind up heartbroken all over again when he leaves on his next adventure.Stay this Christmas is a closed door romance without implied intimacy. less