Orchid City Series by Cali Melle

She was the one thing he couldn't have, but that wouldn't stop him from getting what he wanted.After a nasty break-up with her ex, moving to Orchid Beach was like a breath of fresh air. Harper landed a brand new job as a sports photographer for a professional hockey team. It was just what she needed to get away from everything she had ever known. One drunken night at a club had her sneaking into another room with a stranger. But that stranger ended up being no one other than Nico Cirone... moreShe was the one thing he couldn't have, but that wouldn't stop him from getting what he wanted.After a nasty break-up with her ex, moving to Orchid Beach was like a breath of fresh air. Harper landed a brand new job as a sports photographer for a professional hockey team. It was just what she needed to get away from everything she had ever known. One drunken night at a club had her sneaking into another room with a stranger. But that stranger ended up being no one other than Nico Cirone. The star rookie player for the Orchid City Vipers. The same team that she was now working for. And that made him completely off limits. Nico Cirone had been at the top of his game, but as a rookie, he couldn’t afford to lose his new position. His luck felt like it was stretching thin and there was only one solution. He needed a new good luck charm. And after running into Harper, he knew that he had finally found what he was looking for. It was an easy arrangement, one they could both benefit from. He would help her forget her ex and she would help him play the best hockey he’d ever played before. It was supposed to be simple… Until it wasn’t anymore. less

The tides were shifting and he was lost in the ocean of her...Giana Cirone’s life had been far from easy.After losing her hearing as a child, she had to adjust to a world of silence.To a world of misunderstanding, where she found herself constantly having to accommodate others.But the ocean was the one place where she never felt misunderstood.It was where she felt at peace and Giana was determined on saving it, along with the marine life that called it home... moreThe tides were shifting and he was lost in the ocean of her...Giana Cirone’s life had been far from easy.After losing her hearing as a child, she had to adjust to a world of silence.To a world of misunderstanding, where she found herself constantly having to accommodate others.But the ocean was the one place where she never felt misunderstood.It was where she felt at peace and Giana was determined on saving it, along with the marine life that called it home.She dedicated her existence to that cause, now living a simple life until one morning.The morning that professional surfer, Declan Parks, shows up with an injured turtle.And she realizes that it isn’t just the turtle that needs her help.An unexpected injury sends Declan Parks to Orchid City for some much needed R&R.His plan was simple:Continue rehabilitating his shoulder and return to the west coast so he can get back to his life and his career.But that all changes one morning and it leaves him questioning everything.He knows he can’t get lost in her tides because he has a life waiting for him.But regardless of how hard he tries, he can’t seem to stay away… less

She was the only one he would travel through hell to win back...Winter left Orchid City six years ago with a broken heart and never once looked back.She put it all in the past and was living the life she always dreamed she’d have.Yet, she was still haunted by those stormy blue eyes.When her parents leave their estate in Winter’s name, she has no choice but to return home.And she finds herself face to face with the very person who broke her heart many years ago... moreShe was the only one he would travel through hell to win back...Winter left Orchid City six years ago with a broken heart and never once looked back.She put it all in the past and was living the life she always dreamed she’d have.Yet, she was still haunted by those stormy blue eyes.When her parents leave their estate in Winter’s name, she has no choice but to return home.And she finds herself face to face with the very person who broke her heart many years ago.Malakai traveled the world as a professional golfer who was running from his own demons.It's been six years since he pushed away the one person he truly loved.He brought the two of them so many years of heartbreak.But he finally has the chance to make things right again.Knowing that Winter is back in their hometown sends Malakai back to where it all started.And he has no intention of letting her go again… less

She’s his coach’s daughter, but he’s willing to risk it all for her...Juliette Anderson needs a change of scenery and a new purpose in life.So, when her parents suggest she moves to Orchid City, she doesn't hesitate.What she doesn't need is to catch the attention of the hot shot hockey player next door.Juliette does not date hockey players and Mac Sullivan is no exception to her rule.Even if he’s insistent on changing her mind…Mac Sullivan never was good at following rules... moreShe’s his coach’s daughter, but he’s willing to risk it all for her...Juliette Anderson needs a change of scenery and a new purpose in life.So, when her parents suggest she moves to Orchid City, she doesn't hesitate.What she doesn't need is to catch the attention of the hot shot hockey player next door.Juliette does not date hockey players and Mac Sullivan is no exception to her rule.Even if he’s insistent on changing her mind…Mac Sullivan never was good at following rules.When his coach's daughter moves in next door, he can't seem to keep his distance, even though he knows she's off limits.Juliette challenges him and she doesn't fold like most women do under his charm.He likes that about her. He likes everything about her.She tells him they can't get involved and Mac decides he'll do whatever he has to do to change her mind.It's a dirty pucking play, but Mac Sullivan only plays to win... less

Neither of them were looking for love, but it found them anyway…Charlotte Wells needs a drastic change in her life.Her editor is looking for something new, something fresh. Something romantic.And Charlotte–well, Charlotte hates love.She can’t say no to the deal from the publisher, so she heads to Orchid City for a change of scenery.What she doesn’t intend on, is finding inspiration in the hot hockey player she stumbles into.Weston Cole doesn’t do relationships, he doesn’t do commitments... moreNeither of them were looking for love, but it found them anyway…Charlotte Wells needs a drastic change in her life.Her editor is looking for something new, something fresh. Something romantic.And Charlotte–well, Charlotte hates love.She can’t say no to the deal from the publisher, so she heads to Orchid City for a change of scenery.What she doesn’t intend on, is finding inspiration in the hot hockey player she stumbles into.Weston Cole doesn’t do relationships, he doesn’t do commitments.But when he meets Charlotte, she ignites something inside of him.Probably just lust, because Wes doesn’t do anything more than a quick fling.Either way, he’s looking for a good time and he has a proposition for her.He wants to be her source of inspiration, if she agrees to being his temporary distraction.It’s the perfect situation and something they can both agree on.No attachments and definitely no feelings.The only problem?They’re only lying to themselves. less