Potter Lake, GA is a small town filled with life and love, where the hustle and bustle slows down just enough to notice what— and who is around you. For recent transplants Sage Owens and Bennett Alexander, their greatest losses marked the end of to have and to hold. While time marches on, it doesn't move in reverse; it doesn't bring back the love of your life. These two souls are drawn together in this quaint town and discover that their meeting is not so accidental but fated. What time may bring this holiday season is a second chance at love.

"Evonne busted into Taj's life like a wrecking ball!" In the charming nooks of Potter Lake, Evonne Girard, a vivacious hair stylist has an unexpected encounter with Taj Wright, a soulful nurse with a mysterious past. Their chance meeting at the Curl & Dye is filled with sparks and unforgettable moments. But as fate would have it, they part ways, only to be reeled back by destiny. Evonne's leap towards independence lands her in a delightful rental. Little does she know it's owned by Taj—the nurse who's been lingering in her thoughts. For Taj, Potter Lake was his second chance, a fresh slate. With Evonne now as his tenant, "close quarters" gets a whole new meaning. When a fierce storm pins them together, the chemistry is palpable, leading them on a whirlwind escape to a beachside haven where boundaries blur. However, every tale has its twist. A secret they share could be the bridge that brings them closer or the chasm that tears them apart.

Leslie Baker and Kade "KC" Cavanaugh aren't just former college sweethearts circling each other when they find themselves back in the same town after more than a decade apart. Leslie, owner of Potter Lake's original hometown beauty shop, The Curl & Dye, and Kade, owner of Guys & Dolls, a family salon, are rivals in competition for the affections of a quaint, slow town. Before they can pick up where they left off, Leslie and KC land in the center of a power struggle between a corrupt Mayor and a town that wants to grow. With their livelihoods and the future of the close-knit, lakeside community at stake, they have no choice but to join forces to save the town of Potter Lake... and fan the flames of a love that's been smoldering for more than a decade.

"I need to be clear that I like this. I need this, especially on a day like today, but...” “That’s all it is, Satisfying a need." Reid Gallagher hasn't returned to Potter Lake because he misses his family, or because he wonders how his hometown has fared since he left. After many years away, this visit is strictly business....until he meets Sabrina. Sabrina Ward's crumbling marriage drives her to the peace and solace of her Aunt Cara’s comfortable home in a slow, southern town. Her stay was always going to be temporary, but for Reid, she might consider an extended stay. As the first snow blankets Potter Lake in a winter wonderland, Sabrina and Reid give in to an inconvenient yet irresistible spark of attraction. With Reid's departure looming, a lucrative opportunity could turn a casual holiday fling into a chance at love. Come for the festive holiday vibes... stay for a steamy love story and the charm of Potter Lake, where second chances aren’t just possible; they’re inevitable. Home for the Holidays is a heartwarming novella, perfect for fans of seasonal Hallmark movies and the magic of the season. Content Warnings: Divorce, adult language and sexual content including depictions of sex acts on the page. If any of these are a stop sign for you, I encourage you to engage in self care and choose another title.

A fated brunch and an unlikely Cupid… Sienna Charles is tired of the same old, same old. Same old job, same old city, same old friends. Same old men. Just when she’s relegated herself to living Groundhog’s Day, romance edition, Booker Lasalle swaggers into her life, courtesy an open position at Precision Software. He’s new— to the company, to the city and, most importantly, to her. Booker Lasalle is making a new life for himself. He relocated to an Atlanta suburb, leaving a stressful job and an ex-wife behind for a great job with growth potential. He’s turning over a new leaf— no more falling for the first pretty woman that crosses his path… like the witty, gorgeous and obviously interested analyst at Precision. Everything about her tempts Booker to throw that “new leaf” plan out of the window.

Finding the greatest love requires taking the greatest risks… When entrepreneur Vance Griffin sends a flirty private message to Travel Nurse Athena Wilcox, she’s intrigued… but conflicted. Casual flirtation soon blossoms into late-night conversations that bring a yearning for more. Only months later, an enticing invitation sparks hope that the fantasy they’ve been creating could become reality. Both know this is no casual fling, but can an online relationship translate to the real world? At stake is a second chance for Vance and Athena to find love and the new life they deserve. What started with a flirty message could become a love that stands the test of time. The emerald waters and white sands of Black Diamond will sweep you away with pulse-pounding romance, sensuality, and emotional depth as two lovers begin the second chapter of their lives while discovering what it means to wander together.

After raising her siblings, Kari Savoy is ready to begin living life, beginning with a new job at a luxurious beach side resort on picturesque Black Diamond. The only standing in the way of this new era? Her devastatingly handsome but uptight boss, Davis Scott. Davis never mixes business with pleasure...anymore. Despite his efforts to resist a growing attraction to his new marketing and events manager, he finds himself in an unusual partnership to keep a failing resort afloat and learn to love again. Pack for undeniable sparks, sweet moments, and a warm, sandy feeling in your heart. Take at trip to Black Diamond and indulge in a #beachyBlackRomance! Content advisory: This novel depicts a family in the throes of parental loss, refers to drug use, the criminal justice system, and features adult language and situations, including vivid descriptions of consensual sex. If you are sensitive to any of these descriptors, please proceed with caution.

Vanessa Jackson is just trying to get her life together after her ex abandoned her and their two young daughters. The last thing she needs is drama, but Warren Jackson won't let go of the stripper he rescued. All Vanessa wants is a divorce so she can move on, but Warren is determined to make it difficult. Enter Gibson Kincaid, the youngest (and newest addition) at prestigious Kincaid Family Law. Gibson has never done what his overbearing mother, Sylvia "the Silver Shark”, wants and his rebellious nature may cost him his career. But when he meets Vanessa and takes on her divorce case, their professional relationship soon turns personal. As Vanessa and Gibson's passionate affair begins, Warren makes one last attempt to control Vanessa's life. Just when it seems Vanessa may finally gain her freedom, Gibson faces his toughest battle yet: convincing his mother to let him help the woman he loves. With Warren closing in and his mother trying to ruin his future, Gibson must fight with everything he has to grant Vanessa the divorce and new life she deserves — with him by her side.

Three Friends. One City. Waiting to Exhale in the "A." Brunch at Ruby's is a tale of love, friendship, and unbreakable bonds between women who are like sisters. The women in Debra Macklin’s circle always compliment her on having everything they could want: a successful career, a long marriage to an attentive man, and a happy child. However, none of them know the explosive secret that she keeps tucked away from everyone else. If it were to ever get out, it could shatter the perfect image she has crafted for herself, not to mention destroying both her marriage and career. Maxine Donovan has worked tirelessly to obtain the life she believes she deserves, and she isn't sorry for it. But even with her accomplishments, Maxine still searches for her significant other. A breathtaking yet distant man has caught her eye--only he seems to be preoccupied with someone else. Will Maxine pursue this potential suitor the same way she's chased after everything else in her life? When Renee Gladwell left a life and a loving boyfriend to return to Atlanta, she was hoping to reinvigorate her father and Gladwell Books, a family-owned bookstore. However, four years later, she's mourning the diagnosis of Alzheimer's that is slowly making him forget his past—including her- and the shop that a long way from being able to sell. With her life seemingly stuck in limbo between caring for her dad and wanting something more, Malcolm Brooks enters the picture and brings some light into her darkness. But will love be worth risking a friendship? Brunch at Ruby's is Book 1 in a growing series set in the heart of Decatur, Georgia.

Angie Blake and Preston Reid are oil and water, fire and ice. Whether it's in the courtroom, where they're always in opposition, or in their personal lives, they don't mix. Nearly two decades have passed since they were high school sweethearts and split in an emotional firestorm, but their best friends are dating, and now engaged so they haven’t had a moment’s peace from each other. And they won’t get one since the soon to be newlyweds have roped Angie and Preston into planning their destination wedding. They've been tasked with organizing the most romantic, memorable event of their lives without tearing apart the lifelong foursome in the process. Angie and Preston are wise to this game. This clever ploy to push them back together in the hopes that their long-dead romance will rekindle couldn’t possibly work. Could it? There’s a thin line between love and hate.