Quince Valley Series by Claire Wilder

An emotional, heartfelt, banter-to-the-rafters small-town romance like you've never read before. Plus steam. So much steam. What’s worse than falling into the river I on my morning run? Getting pulled out by a hunky stranger in hip waders when I was already halfway to rescuing myself, thankyouverymuch.The last thing I need is to be stranded on a tiny sandbank with this irritatingly gorgeous man... moreAn emotional, heartfelt, banter-to-the-rafters small-town romance like you've never read before. Plus steam. So much steam. What’s worse than falling into the river I on my morning run? Getting pulled out by a hunky stranger in hip waders when I was already halfway to rescuing myself, thankyouverymuch.The last thing I need is to be stranded on a tiny sandbank with this irritatingly gorgeous man. I’m the general manager at my family’s riverfront resort, and today I’m supposed to be meeting the hotshot consultant who's flown in from New York to save our failing business.But as the hours pass by, the frost between us starts to thaw, especially when I realize how close I was to danger. And especially when Mr. Hunky Fisherman shares his panty-melting dimples and starts joking about his rod.By the time my brother comes to rescue us, the heat between us has reached explosive levels.That is, until my brother calls the fisherman by name.And until the fisherman introduces himself to me for the first time–as my hotshot consultant.My very, very off-limits consultant.Level With Me is a steamy, romantic, and emotional enemies-to-lovers small-town love story about this independent woman and her sexy consultant with an explosive secret. Read if you love swoon-worthy men, smart, strong women, and a ramshackle family of adult siblings doing their best to keep their family business afloat and their hearts intact. Within these covers you'll find no closed door scenes, no cheating, and no weak heroines. A made-it-by-the-skin-of-their-teeth but worth the wait Happily Ever After guaranteed. less

From USA TODAY bestselling author Claire Wilder comes an all-new standalone fake-dating second chance romance with all the steam and a guaranteed happily ever after.As my employee, I have every right to tell my restaurant manager Reese that our restaurant is going to be featured in a wildly popular cooking show.But as my ex-fling with the gorgeous voice—who I fell too hard and fast for two years ago on the heels of my messy divorce—I'm way out of line... moreFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Claire Wilder comes an all-new standalone fake-dating second chance romance with all the steam and a guaranteed happily ever after.As my employee, I have every right to tell my restaurant manager Reese that our restaurant is going to be featured in a wildly popular cooking show.But as my ex-fling with the gorgeous voice—who I fell too hard and fast for two years ago on the heels of my messy divorce—I'm way out of line. Especially because said cooking show is being produced by my ex-wife, who, because of my big mouth, thinks Reese and I are in love.To my shock, Reese agrees to go along with it. I don't know why, when she rightfully hates my guts.But I forgot how Reese’s passion and fire made me feel. I forgot what she looked like when she was singing. If I'm not careful, all my tamped-down feelings for her are going to come flying back to the surface.And if I mess this up, she’ll never sing again. less

I’ve been in love with my best friend Jude Kelly—and his dark-haired mini-me son Cap—since the moment they walked into my library.Jude thought I didn’t recognize him as the ex-tennis pro who’s now the big draw for his family’s luxury resort. I did.He thought I was immune to his gorgeous smile and signature panty-melting wink. I wasn’t.But my shy and frumpy corduroy was never going to be a match for Jude’s sweet and gorgeous charm—even if he did believe in love. Which he doesn’t... moreI’ve been in love with my best friend Jude Kelly—and his dark-haired mini-me son Cap—since the moment they walked into my library.Jude thought I didn’t recognize him as the ex-tennis pro who’s now the big draw for his family’s luxury resort. I did.He thought I was immune to his gorgeous smile and signature panty-melting wink. I wasn’t.But my shy and frumpy corduroy was never going to be a match for Jude’s sweet and gorgeous charm—even if he did believe in love. Which he doesn’t.That’s why I accepted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go to graduate school in London. Two years with an ocean between us should help Jude and Cap find their best match. It should help heal my broken heart, too.Except there’s just one thing keeping me from that night I said I was leaving.That night Jude Kelly kissed me.Play With Me is book four in the interconnected standalone Quince Valley Romance series. Featuring an introvert meets extrovert (un)requited love story, high heat, explosive banter, frisky business in a convent (!?) and a little mystery subplot too. There is no need to read the other books in the series to fall head over heels for Play With Me. less

I don't do feelings. So why do I have so many of them around her?I shouldn’t be attracted to Sasha Macklin. She’s frilly and pretty. She talks too much. And she’s into things I don’t understand, like clothes and babies and… feelings.But when her life is put in danger by the people who’re supposed to be closest to her, I’m the first one by Sasha’s side. And when it turns out the only way to truly keep her safe is to marry her, I don’t hesitate—I drop everything to make it happen... moreI don't do feelings. So why do I have so many of them around her?I shouldn’t be attracted to Sasha Macklin. She’s frilly and pretty. She talks too much. And she’s into things I don’t understand, like clothes and babies and… feelings.But when her life is put in danger by the people who’re supposed to be closest to her, I’m the first one by Sasha’s side. And when it turns out the only way to truly keep her safe is to marry her, I don’t hesitate—I drop everything to make it happen.But the longer we hide out in my hometown together, the more I’m learning protecting Sasha from a dangerous criminal is the easy part. Protecting my heart? It’s going to mess with me.The fifth and final book in USA Today Bestseller Claire Wilder's Quince Valley Romance series is a marriage of convenience small town romance with suspense elements. It can be read as a standalone. less