Nora Everly

In Green Valley, Tennessee everybody knows everybody, but nobody knows Sabrina Logan.Sabrina has been hiding in plain sight for years. Living her life inside of books, dutifully helping her family, and hoping no one will notice her. So far? Mission accomplished!Yet when sexy—and distrustful—sheriff, Wyatt Monroe returns to town with his daughters, he definitely notices the quiet librarian everyone else overlooks. The single dad can’t seem to shake thoughts of shy Sabrina. Without quite understanding the impulse, Wyatt makes his mission finding her again, so he can . . . well, he’ll just have to reckon with that later.What Wyatt discovers is a woman who trusts too easily, but who’s afraid to live. Trust doesn’t come easily to Wyatt. But living? That’s never been a problem.And he’d sure like to show her how.'Crime and Periodicals' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book #2 in the Green Valley Library series, Green Valley World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Luke was my first love and he swore I was his reason to live. But he lost himself in the army then I lost him. I never thought I could be with anyone after, but I was. I never thought I’d go back to the small town where we grew up, but I did. Being a thirty-year-old widow running back to her family was never in my life plan. But for the sake of my children I returned home to the memories I had fought so hard to leave behind. What I didn’t know was that Luke was back too. With only one thing on his mind. Me. But there is something he doesn’t know and our son can’t wait to tell him what he’s missed. Our past brought us back together but could it also tear us apart?

Molly Cooper is through with men. She means it this time. Being stood up and humiliated was the last straw. But after her all grown up and smokin’ hot childhood bestie kissed her to help her save face, she’s left wondering if it was the tequila or his lips that gave her all the feels. Garrett Monroe had no intention of falling for his childhood best friend. Unfortunately, one unplanned kiss in a bar was all it took for him to stumble. Now he’s stuck with a crush that won’t quit on the most stubborn woman he’s ever known. Soon enough they’re overwhelmed by out-of-control feelings, one match making momma, and two tight knit families who think they’re dating when they’re not. Or are they? Nothing stays secret in Green Valley, Tennessee. Can Molly and Garrett navigate the nosy waters and fall for each other in private? Or will secrets sink their friendship instead? 'Hotshot and Hospitality' is a full-length contemporary romance, can be read as a standalone, and is book #8 in the Green Valley Library series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.

Sometimes destiny crashes into your backyard. But what's a girl to do if destiny takes the form of an unconscious, naked man? A newly inherited home in the small town of Stars Crossing was supposed to be Anna's fresh start. It didn't take long for one cheating manchild to ruin that. Now she is done with the holidays and done with men. Anna is going to have a one gal pity party with some boozy hot cocoa and bad movies. That is until a wounded stranger crashes into her life. Now her new year starts by nursing an unconscious sex god who can't remember who he is... or how to wear pants. He is running out of time. He must finish his mission. Unfortunately after an accident critically wounds him, he can't remember what that mission is. Between the amnesia and the beautiful woman grumpily set on helping him, he's got to find his focus. Lives are at stake. Anna's distractions are far too pleasing and his feelings for her are getting harder to ignore.  The clock is ticking down and these two have no idea what the new year has in store for them. All they do know is their attraction seems to defy gravity. How can they fight a love that seems written in the stars?

Just friends. That's all Liam Carter and I can ever be. Sure, we’ve shared a kiss or two and our chemistry is off the charts. And yeah, he’s too hot to be real and he looks at me like I’m the only woman in the world... Pretending I don’t want to date him when he’s the sweetest man I’ve ever met is almost impossible. But I can’t have him. After what he went through, he deserves a fairytale. And I’m bad at love, with the reputation to match. Add those to the rest of the reasons why I should keep my distance. But here’s the big one: Did I mention we work together now? I’m the hot mess trying to start up a new business and he’s the got-it-all-together contractor in charge of the renovation. The more time we spend together, the more I want—until I want it all. How am I supposed to resist him now?

My life is too complicated to fall in love again, especially with Jake Moretti. But I’ve wasted years with the wrong man and with Jake I feel wanted, beautiful, adored. Too bad he’s my ex-husband’s best friend. Being with him is a risk I’m afraid to take but I can’t resist him and he knows it. I’m the one who got away, or so he says. And now things are even more tangled because our one accidental night together has me unexpectedly expecting. Will he be the one to stay? Or become my one who got away?

Everett Monroe can’t keep his eyes off his gorgeous tenant. He’d like to put his hands on her too, but she’s prickly, closed-off, and gives new meaning to the word disgruntled. In other words, she’s his perfect match and he’ll do anything to make her see it too. Willa Hill has finally left her teen runaway past behind and wants a fresh start—alone. Men are nothing but trouble and she’s had enough man-trouble to last a lifetime. Too bad her irresistibly sexy, nerdy-hot landlord doesn’t agree. When their mutual yearning becomes a white-hot fling and passion crosses carefully drawn, albeit one-sided boundaries, Everett finds himself in love and Willa finds herself in a pickle. Because, unfortunately, when she returned to Green Valley, her problems came too. When the past she escaped crashes into the future she finds herself wanting more than anything, will Willa stay in Green Valley? Or will she run away again? Carpentry and Cocktails is book #5 in the Green Valley Library series. It is a full-length contemporary romance novel, and can be read as a standalone.

I let her go once. I won’t make that mistake again.   Falling for my ex-wife was not my intention. But when she crashed back into town, more beautiful than ever, and keeping a dangerous secret, my heart remembered what I had forced myself to forget, and now I can’t get her out of my head.   Too bad she’s not back in Sweetbriar to stay. She built a new life, and it doesn’t include me or the small town we grew up in. But I’ll keep her safe, even if it breaks my heart all over again.   Then one accidental kiss reignited the fire between us. Will one final night together extinguish the heat before she returns to New York?   Or can I convince her to stay and take the one and only chance we have to get it all back?   One and Only is a full-length contemporary small town, second chance romance, can be read as a standalone, and is the first book in the Barrett Brothers Series.

I didn't mean to kiss my ex-husband, it just sort of happened... He’s Sweetbriar’s most devoted cop, my ex-husband, and the man I’ve avoided for the last ten years. He might also be my only hope. Cade Barrett was my first crush, my first kiss, my first everything. I thought we’d last forever. But we wanted different things. He was a hometown boy through and through while my ambitions reached far beyond our small town. So we let each other go and I left to chase my dreams. Now I’m back with a secret—the dangerous kind. He vowed to keep me safe. While I promised myself to guard my heart. Until one accidental kiss reignited the fire between us. And it was hotter than ever before. Will one final night together extinguish the flames? Or should I stay and take the one and only chance I have to get him back? Previously published as One and Only. Now with a new bonus epilogue!

The swoony single-dad firefighter needs my help, but he might be too hot for me to handle. I’m in Cozy Creek for two To get over my breakup and help my grandmother run her bakery while she recovers from a sprained ankle.I am absolutely not here to fall in love. But my grandma’s smoking hot firefighter neighbor keeps rescuing me—from the side of the road, from a tree (don’t ask), and then finally from my ex with a steamy kiss in a bar. So when he needs my help, how can I say no? As a party planner, I’m the perfect person to step in and work with him on preparations for Cozy Creek Fire Brigade’s Fall Fundraiser. Sparks fly as we spend more time together, but we’ve both been burned by love before.I do my best to beat the heat, but then he kissed me for real, and (f)all at once, I realize we might just be perfect for each other. Fall at Once is part of the Cozy Creek Collection of small-town standalones, it is a steamy, full-length romantic comedy.

Includes books one and two of The Sweetbriar Hearts Series plus an exclusive bonus short story, Holiday Hearts, featuring Violet from the upcoming From the Heart. In My Heart Growing up, Luke and Lily were everything to each other. He was her rock. She was his reason to live. Ending up together was inevitable—until it wasn’t. Years later, Lily wants one thing. To spend a quiet summer with her kids settling into their new life in her old hometown. But her long lost first love, nosy family, and an inept, yet scary stalker won’t leave her in peace. Luke also wants one thing. He wants Lily back. He’s out of the army, recovered from his injuries and wants to reclaim his life. But Lily isn’t ready to trust and Luke won’t open up. Will their second chance at first love be over before it begins? Heart Words The last person Rose wants to see is the man who broke her heart. Unfortunately, his daughter is the newest and most adorable kindergartner in her class, and he is the newest, hottest, and most annoyingly determined cop in town. Trevor knows how it looks. He screwed up. He has to make her understand and he’s willing to grovel to make it happen. Unfortunately, Rose buries feelings like it’s her job, she’s an expert at avoidance, and he is number one on her list of people to hide from. With the flame that never died still flickering between them and Trevor’s past resurfacing to haunt him, can he win Rose’s heart? Is it possible to get a second chance when it felt like you never really took the first one? Holiday Hearts Violet has decked the halls of her coffee shop in preparation for her annual Holiday party. But her marriage woes have her feeling more like a big ol' Scrooge rather than her usual holly jolly self. Will her heart stay three sizes too small forever? Or will a surprise mistletoe kiss give her hope for a happier new year? Visit Sweetbriar and catch up with the Sweetbriar Hearts for Christmas!

What happens on Valentine’s Day Stays on Valentine’s Day. Or does it? Violet’s coffee shop is covered in hearts and flowers and love is in the air. And as Violet’s new manager, Holly can’t miss the annual Valentine’s Day mixer. But she’s been keeping a secret… She has a crush on the town’s newest and hottest resident. And shh… He may or may not have it bad for her too—who knows? Nobody. Nobody knows. Because they don’t talk about it. It seems like Cupid has taken aim at the hapless Holly and Liam— Or perhaps it’s Holly’s big sister Violet who’s determined to matchmake the clueless twosome instead. Unfortunately for Holly, one conversation is all it takes to turn her little crush into a—big one. Now that she’s come face to face and Heart to Heart with Liam will she be able to resist him? Catch up with the Sweetbriar Hearts on Valentine’s Day! This short story is a prequel to the upcoming Heart to Heart. It can stand alone but is best read after From the Heart.

Violet has decked the halls of her coffee shop in preparation for her annual Holiday party. But her marriage woes have her feeling more like a big ol' Scrooge rather than her usual holly jolly self. Will her heart stay three sizes too small forever? Or will a surprise mistletoe kiss give her hope for a happier new year? Visit Sweetbriar and catch up with the Sweetbriar Hearts for Christmas! Note: This short story is best read after Heart Words.

When the one who got away moves in next door… Clara Hill wants to be left alone. Sitting on her porch watching everyone else’s lives go by is way more fun than dealing with her own problems.Or at least that’s what she thought. Now that her secret high school sweetheart is her next door neighbor, she’s not so sure anymore. Being back in Green Valley was hard enough without having her first love right there within touching distance.Especially when he’s so stubbornly determined to flash his unforgettable smile at her every chance he gets and reminding her of when she thought she’d found her happily ever after.Once upon a time, Nick Easton thought he had it all.A football scholarship, his dream girl, and a future so bright he couldn’t wait to get started.But, like everything else in his life, it all came toppling down.Now he’s content to raise his kids, teach English, and coach football at Green Valley High.He has no time for things like romance, and dating, and starting over…He’s fine being alone. Who needs love?But when he catches a glimpse of his new neighbor his quiet little world turns upside down, lighting a fire that makes him determined to reclaim all he thought was gone forever.After all these years, can he convince Clara to give him another shot?Or will their love story stay hidden in their past?'Passing Notes' is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #1 in the Teachers' Lounge series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.

The last person I wanted to see was the hot jerk who broke my heart. Unfortunately, his daughter is the newest and most adorable kindergartner in my class, and he is the newest, hottest, and most annoyingly determined cop in town. Falling for Trevor again was not part of my plan. Burying my feelings, avoiding him at all costs, and keeping him out of my heart. That was the plan. But this flame flickering between us refuses to die and he still seems to be everything I’ve ever wanted. Protective, sexy, and kind, and that doesn’t even get into how I feel when I see him with his kids. He asked me for a second chance. But how can I take it when it feels like we never really took the first one?

Sadie Hill has a lot going on. New job, twin boys, deadbeat ex, and a mother from hell. Her life is chaos and no matter how hard she holds on, every plan she makes flies straight out of her grasp. The last thing she needs is for her devastatingly hot co-worker to become her new neighbor. A distraction like Barrett does not fit into her precarious plans for the future. Barrett Monroe has got it going on. His wicked ex-wife is nothing but a memory, his daughter is back home where she belongs, and he loves his job. His control-freak ways have paid off and he can finally relax into his perfectly scheduled life—alone, just how he wants it. The last thing he needs is an irresistible single mom and her adorable kids to move in next door. Sadie was hard enough to stay away from when she was just his co-worker. But one night spent stranded in a snowstorm together finds these two sneaking around, sharing stolen kisses, and losing their hearts. Will they give into the flying sparks between them? Or drive each other crazy fighting their feelings instead? ‘Architecture and Artistry’ is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #11 in the Green Valley Library series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.