The Romantics Series by Maggie C. Gates

Aurora Whitlock hit rock bottom.Broke, single, and mourning her career going up in smoke, she decides to kick-start her new life by renovating the bones of an old beach house hidden along the Carolina coast.What a cliché—inheriting a fixer-upper from a deceased relative. That kind of thing only happens in books.But beggars can’t be choosers. The Old Whitlock Place, and all its secrets, is home sweet home for the summer... moreAurora Whitlock hit rock bottom.Broke, single, and mourning her career going up in smoke, she decides to kick-start her new life by renovating the bones of an old beach house hidden along the Carolina coast.What a cliché—inheriting a fixer-upper from a deceased relative. That kind of thing only happens in books.But beggars can’t be choosers. The Old Whitlock Place, and all its secrets, is home sweet home for the summer.Jack Wharton didn’t expect to find a summertimer squatting in the dilapidated mansion next door.As a career firefighter tasked with protecting Cedar Island, North Carolina, he’s seen a thing or two. But he’s never seen anything quite like her.Painting walls and fixing floors in the middle of summer shouldn’t be that hard to handle. But the temperature isn’t the only thing that’s hot. Can Jack and Aurora’s sizzling romance stand the heat? Or will the secrets they uncover consume them?_____________________700 Senses of Summer is a fun summer read full of witty banter, the best girl gang you’ll ever meet, mystery, and a scorching romance with a swoony happily ever after! It is book two in the Romantics series but can be read as a standalone. less

Romance author Willow Winslet believes the best in everyone, unless that one is Ryan Ford.What’s worse than being the only single person in your friend group? A hot guy in the checkout line mocking your boring Friday night.But Ryan Ford isn’t just anyone. To Willow, he’s an intolerable dating coach, an obnoxious podcaster, and a life-coaching con artist... moreRomance author Willow Winslet believes the best in everyone, unless that one is Ryan Ford.What’s worse than being the only single person in your friend group? A hot guy in the checkout line mocking your boring Friday night.But Ryan Ford isn’t just anyone. To Willow, he’s an intolerable dating coach, an obnoxious podcaster, and a life-coaching con artist.Seriously, who would buy a course that claims to make people fall in love?Ryan Ford doesn’t believe in love at first sight, until he sets his sights on Willow Winslet.Now, he’s ready to do whatever it takes to win Willow’s heart. There’s just one problem: she hates everything about him. But what’s a little obstacle like that in the grand scheme of things?Will she accept his public dare to give his dating program a shot? Or will she end their little game before it begins? He has three months to make her fall in love, and they’re playing for keeps.Let the games begin.—---500 First Editions is a scorching hot rivals-to-lovers slow burn romance packed with witty banter, friendly kidnappings, and the best girl gang you’ll ever meet. Get ready for a swoon-worthy happily-ever-after! This is the final book in the Romantics series, but you can enjoy it as a standalone. less