Candy Cane Key Series by Karla Doyle, Annie Charme, Kara Kendrick, Layne Daniels, Willow Sanders, Alexia Chase, Katie Rae, Aubree Valentine

A Man of the Month Club Novella: A small town, grumpy and sunshine, age gap romance

Are you ready to meet your next Man of the Month? A rich girl down on her luck and a brooding mechanic make sparks fly in this small-town, opposites attract beach romance about a rich heiress and a guy from the wrong side of the tracks. The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Kane Key, Florida, and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious mountain men... moreAre you ready to meet your next Man of the Month? A rich girl down on her luck and a brooding mechanic make sparks fly in this small-town, opposites attract beach romance about a rich heiress and a guy from the wrong side of the tracks. The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Kane Key, Florida, and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious mountain men. Can’t wait to see you there! less

Hartley Hanover:Oooh! I hate that man! Booker Sloan is the most uptight, arrogant, annoying man I've ever met! He even has the nerve to arrest me for not filing a permit. A permit! And when it turns out that I did file it, it just got lost in the shuffle....does he apologize? Heck no! He proceeds to tell me all the things I do wrong every single day of my life! I'm surprised he doesn't yell at me for breathing!But when I'm alone at night.. moreHartley Hanover:Oooh! I hate that man! Booker Sloan is the most uptight, arrogant, annoying man I've ever met! He even has the nerve to arrest me for not filing a permit. A permit! And when it turns out that I did file it, it just got lost in the shuffle....does he apologize? Heck no! He proceeds to tell me all the things I do wrong every single day of my life! I'm surprised he doesn't yell at me for breathing!But when I'm alone at night...why do I keep thinking about him? Why does the occasional sadness on his face make me want to fix whatever's wrong in his universe? Why can't he stay out of my dreams and keep those dang handcuffs to himself?Booker Sloan:I know I messed up and I should apologize. I shouldn't have acted the way I did. But something about that dang, sweet woman just has me so screwed up that every time I open my mouth the worst things come out!It's not her. It's me. And I know it. But I feel like if I give her one little inch, the gorgeous woman will take every piece of me I have left. I'm barely hanging on and if I have to push her away to protect myself? Well, that's just how it's got to be.So why does it bother me so much when a new man in town shows a little interest in the petite, sunny woman who's got me tied up in knots? She's not encouraging him. In fact it seems like she's running away from him.So how come I still want to punch his grinning mouth and grind him into dust under my boot heels and then haul her over my shoulder and make sure she understands that she's mine? less

Celebrate National Tea Day with your April Man of the Month.ChamomileWhen my great aunt left me half of her tea shop in the Florida Keys, I didn't know she left the other half to Grayson. My enemy who teased me on every family holiday. My first crush and my first kiss, CPR counts, right? Regardless, those lips are still imprinted, even if he is the most aggravating man I've ever known.GraysonShe stormed into the tea shop like she owned the place... moreCelebrate National Tea Day with your April Man of the Month.ChamomileWhen my great aunt left me half of her tea shop in the Florida Keys, I didn't know she left the other half to Grayson. My enemy who teased me on every family holiday. My first crush and my first kiss, CPR counts, right? Regardless, those lips are still imprinted, even if he is the most aggravating man I've ever known.GraysonShe stormed into the tea shop like she owned the place. Technically she does, but I'm not about to let her ruin everything I've worked for while she's been living it up in England all these years. Isn't chamomile relaxing? Not her. She makes every muscle in my body hard and my throat dry, but I'm thirsty for her curves. She can have the tea cups. I want those double Ds.The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Cane Key, Florida, and celebrate All the Holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious Paradise Men. Can’t wait to see you there! less

What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.CoralWhen my bestie whisks me away to Vegas for a girlfriend getaway to get my mind off the business I’m trying to buy, I expect to ring in the new year, not wake up with a ring on my finger. Despite my attraction to the red-hot bearded ginger in my bed, I hop a plane home to Candy Cane Key. A one-night stand wedding can't possibly be the start to something that will last forever... can it?FlynnThe first time I see Coral, I know she’s the one... moreWhat happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.CoralWhen my bestie whisks me away to Vegas for a girlfriend getaway to get my mind off the business I’m trying to buy, I expect to ring in the new year, not wake up with a ring on my finger. Despite my attraction to the red-hot bearded ginger in my bed, I hop a plane home to Candy Cane Key. A one-night stand wedding can't possibly be the start to something that will last forever... can it?FlynnThe first time I see Coral, I know she’s the one. So when I get the chance to check an item off her visiting Vegas bucket list, I go all in. But what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. I’ve got nothing to lose by following her home and convincing her to give us a chance for real. And maybe everything to gain.The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Kane Key, Florida, and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious mountain men. Can’t wait to see you there! less

DashWhen my son had to leave our small hometown of Christmas, Texas, I couldn’t wait to leave with him, only to fall into a new fresh hell.Christmas 2.0 a/k/a Candy Cane Key.Everyone is in love down here. They love their town. They love their school.Let me tell you, True Love doesn’t exist. Romantic love is made up.There’s no one who can tell me differently.No matter how gorgeous she is.And I’m the grouch who said so.SummerI love where I live. I love the sun, the people, my job... moreDashWhen my son had to leave our small hometown of Christmas, Texas, I couldn’t wait to leave with him, only to fall into a new fresh hell.Christmas 2.0 a/k/a Candy Cane Key.Everyone is in love down here. They love their town. They love their school.Let me tell you, True Love doesn’t exist. Romantic love is made up.There’s no one who can tell me differently.No matter how gorgeous she is.And I’m the grouch who said so.SummerI love where I live. I love the sun, the people, my job. I love to help and do whatever anyone needs of me.But letting them past my surface is hard when they’re only using our town as another way out.For having a bright talented kid, and being extremely good looking, this guy is all types of grouch.He’s cynical, annoyed with the world, and has become my new target.Can I make him love Candy Cane Key, and also let my guard down and him in?The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Cane Key, Florida, and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious Paradise men. Can't wait to see you there! less

What happens when Little Miss Sunshine wins a night with her archnemesis and the town grump, all in the name of charity?I never participate in Candy Cane Key’s annual Manuary auction for reasons. Mainly, why would anyone spend money to hang out with me? Sure, I’ve been told I’m good-looking—in a rugged kind of way—but people aren’t my jam. Honestly, I prefer fishing over talking any day of the week... moreWhat happens when Little Miss Sunshine wins a night with her archnemesis and the town grump, all in the name of charity?I never participate in Candy Cane Key’s annual Manuary auction for reasons. Mainly, why would anyone spend money to hang out with me? Sure, I’ve been told I’m good-looking—in a rugged kind of way—but people aren’t my jam. Honestly, I prefer fishing over talking any day of the week.But when my life-of-the-party twin brother comes down with food poisoning the night before the auction, I’m suckered into standing on stage for him.Even worse?The bane of my existence, Lark Meadows, is the highest bidder.Now I have to spend the next twenty-four hours listening to her pitch the boutique inn she wants to build on the land next to my bait shop. The land I own and don’t intend to sell. Ever. I’ve already turned her down once, but Lark isn’t taking no for an answer.Worst of all?I’m starting to kind of like her. And we might have kissed. But there’s no way Little Miss Sunshine is going to change my mind. No matter how sweet she or her deal is.This steamy novella is a grumpy-sunshine, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity small town beach romance with a guaranteed HEA! less

She’s sunshine in a dress… and it’s driving me crazy.But that’s my fault for agreeing to spend the next 30 days in Candy Cane Key with Teddie, a sexy-as-sin redhead who I’m pretty sure sh!ts reindeer glitter.  I’m stuck in a holiday-themed hell with the most cheerful woman I’ve ever met. And to top off the freshly baked cookies she keeps serving up, I can’t seem to keep my hands to myself whenever she’s around... moreShe’s sunshine in a dress… and it’s driving me crazy.But that’s my fault for agreeing to spend the next 30 days in Candy Cane Key with Teddie, a sexy-as-sin redhead who I’m pretty sure sh!ts reindeer glitter.  I’m stuck in a holiday-themed hell with the most cheerful woman I’ve ever met. And to top off the freshly baked cookies she keeps serving up, I can’t seem to keep my hands to myself whenever she’s around. But that’s exactly what I don’t need when I have a career-ending deadline looming over my head while struggling with the worst case of writer’s block I’ve ever had. Yet this annoyingly sweet girl is determined to help get my words flowing again, no matter what it takes. Even if she has to be more naughty than nice. Maybe Teddie is just write for me after all… MISTER WRITE is a stand-alone, super sexy, grumpy/sunshine, romance with a HEA! So get yourself a fan because you'll definitely need to cool down after reading this spicy, fast-paced, instalove book!The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy, small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Kane Key, Florida, and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious book boyfriends. Can’t wait to see you there! less

Celebrate Father’s Day with Come to Papa--- a small-town, age-gap romance about a reclusive author who falls in love with a woman half his age and becomes obsessed with becoming a father.This grumpy man of the month wants to be a daddy.Reclusive writer Felix Mercer came to Candy Cane Key to find silence but quickly discovered peace and quiet are overrated... moreCelebrate Father’s Day with Come to Papa--- a small-town, age-gap romance about a reclusive author who falls in love with a woman half his age and becomes obsessed with becoming a father.This grumpy man of the month wants to be a daddy.Reclusive writer Felix Mercer came to Candy Cane Key to find silence but quickly discovered peace and quiet are overrated. Disgruntled and unhappy, he can’t figure out what ails him until he meets the town’s newest resident and self-proclaimed cat lady, Harlow Jane.Harlow loves two things--- Christmas and cats. When she reads an article about an island in the Florida Keys that celebrates Christmas all year round and with a long-suffering stray cat population, she knows she’s found her own personal paradise.Felix is instantly enamored, and a casual acquaintance quickly becomes an obsession. Harlow’s hot little curves drive him to distraction. Her kind, nurturing heart confirms he’s found the one.But Harlow’s on a mission to save the world--- one cat at a time. She doesn’t have time for love, marriage, and babies.Can the town grump steal enough sunshine to woo her stubborn heart?The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Cane Key, Florida, and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious mountain men. Can’t wait to see you there! less

My job as mayor of the most Christmasy town South of the North Pole comes with enough perks to overlook the headaches of municipal leadership. Most of the time. The new owner of Candy Cane Key’s Community Playhouse is putting that theory to the test.Austie Norman, with her holly berry red lips and evergreen eyes, fits in perfectly. If I ignore the way she’s messing with tradition and making changes. And if I ignore the way she blazes past tradition and brings fresh energy to town... moreMy job as mayor of the most Christmasy town South of the North Pole comes with enough perks to overlook the headaches of municipal leadership. Most of the time. The new owner of Candy Cane Key’s Community Playhouse is putting that theory to the test.Austie Norman, with her holly berry red lips and evergreen eyes, fits in perfectly. If I ignore the way she’s messing with tradition and making changes. And if I ignore the way she blazes past tradition and brings fresh energy to town. Definitely if I ignore the way she makes my heart trip over itself every time we argue about her plans to produce an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Ides of March. We can’t do Shakespeare when we’re meant to be doing Seuss. This is Candy Cane Key and people have certain expectations when they come here.***The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Cane Key, Florida, and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious men. Can’t wait to see you there!I can ignore all of that to fall in love. I just need to find a way to make Austie ignore all the ways I drive her crazy so she falls in love with me, too. less

Acacia Ashley has one love: the written word. Specifically the rich, earthy, prose of Mr. Ernest Hemingway. Her love for Hemingway goes so deep that she opened a bar in his honor. Every year in July she plays host to Hemingway Days in Candy Cane Key, and every year she has to stay on guard in case Edwin Wheeler decides once again to find a way to ruin the solemnity of the occasion... moreAcacia Ashley has one love: the written word. Specifically the rich, earthy, prose of Mr. Ernest Hemingway. Her love for Hemingway goes so deep that she opened a bar in his honor. Every year in July she plays host to Hemingway Days in Candy Cane Key, and every year she has to stay on guard in case Edwin Wheeler decides once again to find a way to ruin the solemnity of the occasion.Edwin Wheeler doesn't care about books or old men, but the sea? The sea is where he spends his days in search of the almighty dollar. But when he grows bored of plying tourists with fruity drinks, he’s often found needling the resident bookworm, Acacia. She's hated him ever since the incident four years ago. Why does getting a rise out of her give him a bit of a rise as well?When the bell tolls signaling approaching stormy weather that threatens both of their businesses, the pair realizes a farewell to arms may be the best way to avoid a dangerous summer.MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Cane Key, Florida, and celebrate All the Holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious Paradise Men. Can’t wait to see you there! less

Are you ready to meet your next Man of the Month?Chocolate chips, year-round Christmas decorations, crystal-clear waters, and smoldering nights under the stars. What more could you ask for?Ava’s boss, Jax, wants the same land Miles wants, and she’s there to make sure Jax gets it and escape Hell Town, Florida, as fast as she can. Miles loves the land and will stop at nothing to get rid of the interloper.Until Miles and the town charm her... moreAre you ready to meet your next Man of the Month?Chocolate chips, year-round Christmas decorations, crystal-clear waters, and smoldering nights under the stars. What more could you ask for?Ava’s boss, Jax, wants the same land Miles wants, and she’s there to make sure Jax gets it and escape Hell Town, Florida, as fast as she can. Miles loves the land and will stop at nothing to get rid of the interloper.Until Miles and the town charm her. Or is it all a lie?Morsel Enemies from Alexia Chase is a small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance about Candy Cane Key’s favorite Scuba Diving Charter owner and a woman who hates frizzy hair, bugs, and sunshine.Sparks will ignite this National Chocolate Chip Day as these two try to outwit each other. It’s going to be a hell of a ride.The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Cane Key, Florida, and celebrate All the Holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious Paradise Men. Can’t wait to see you there! less

Gabe and Audrey are BACK!It should have been the happiest time in Audrey's lifeWith the man she loved by her sideBut from the moment they landed in Candy Cane Key,Nothing seemed to go as planned. "Please don't tell me there are mosquitos on the beach, Gabe!" Audrey is navigating a whole new terrainAnd when things get too much for her to handleShe's left wondering if its all worth it.

Are you ready to meet your next Man of the Month? Handcuffs, a badge, and a get-out-of-jail-free card. This hero has it all. Except for the girl whose heart he broke in high school. He Loves Me...He Loves Me NOTThey were supposed to leave Candy Cane Key together. Go off to college and chase their dreams, but at the last minute, he decided to stay behind. With her heart shattered, Jessica ran off to college and tried to forget Ryan Albright. Spoiler It didn't work... moreAre you ready to meet your next Man of the Month? Handcuffs, a badge, and a get-out-of-jail-free card. This hero has it all. Except for the girl whose heart he broke in high school. He Loves Me...He Loves Me NOTThey were supposed to leave Candy Cane Key together. Go off to college and chase their dreams, but at the last minute, he decided to stay behind. With her heart shattered, Jessica ran off to college and tried to forget Ryan Albright. Spoiler It didn't work. She thought coming home after all these years would help her find peace.Maybe she could finally move on. That didn't work either. Instead, she spends her days teaching tiny minds and the rest of her time trying to avoid the town's newest Deputy - who just so happens to look really good in uniform. It's exhausting running from (a man of) the law. Sparks are going to fly this Valentine's Day as these two try to repair what was once broken and discover who they are now.The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Kane Key, Florida, and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious heroes. Can’t wait to see you there! less