The Callahans Series by Melody Tyden

Tonia: I don't give second chances. One is all anyone gets, and Cam Bailey blew his years ago. It doesn't matter how good he looks or what memories his cologne brings back. Just because I've been hired to help his business succeed doesn't mean we have to get along.Cam: I got over Tonia Callahan years ago, so it shouldn't bother me when she shows up in my office looking just as good as ever. It doesn't bother me... moreTonia: I don't give second chances. One is all anyone gets, and Cam Bailey blew his years ago. It doesn't matter how good he looks or what memories his cologne brings back. Just because I've been hired to help his business succeed doesn't mean we have to get along.Cam: I got over Tonia Callahan years ago, so it shouldn't bother me when she shows up in my office looking just as good as ever. It doesn't bother me. It definitely doesn't make me want to do crazy things to protect and defend her from the other guys in the office who are interested.Do old arguments last forever, or is it sometimes just a matter of time? less

Billie: I've always been the baby of the family, but finally, with a new job and a house of my own, I feel like a real grown-up. At least until my grumpy new neighbour treats me like a child all over again.Grey: Life hasn't turned out as I expected. Ever since my wife left me and our daughter, nothing seems easy, and I don't have time to make friends with the sunny new neighbour, not even when she turns out to be my daughter's teacher. No matter how strong the temptation might be... moreBillie: I've always been the baby of the family, but finally, with a new job and a house of my own, I feel like a real grown-up. At least until my grumpy new neighbour treats me like a child all over again.Grey: Life hasn't turned out as I expected. Ever since my wife left me and our daughter, nothing seems easy, and I don't have time to make friends with the sunny new neighbour, not even when she turns out to be my daughter's teacher. No matter how strong the temptation might be.Both think they have all the answers, but could one of them be in for a change of heart?This sweet and steamy romance is recommended for readers over the age of 18. less

Nadiya Varma has always had her life planned out. Set to take over the reins of her family's multi-billion-dollar business when she turns 30, she's close to completing the deal that will seal her reputation as Houston's most formidable businesswoman. Only two things stand in her way: the board’s insistence that she get married before they give her the position, and Dexter Callahan... moreNadiya Varma has always had her life planned out. Set to take over the reins of her family's multi-billion-dollar business when she turns 30, she's close to completing the deal that will seal her reputation as Houston's most formidable businesswoman. Only two things stand in her way: the board’s insistence that she get married before they give her the position, and Dexter Callahan.Dexter - or Dex to his friends - hasn't had much he loves in his life since losing his wife Shawna nearly six years ago, but the one thing he does have is the art gallery that they started together. Or at least he did have it, until one too many missed mortgage payments puts Shawna's legacy in jeopardy. That's when the infuriatingly cold and frustratingly sexy Nadiya shows up, offering him a deal he'd be hard-pressed to refuse.As the line between business and pleasure starts to blur, can they keep things professional, or could their contract of convenience turn into a brand-new work of art? less