Harloe Rae

Ridge Carter's hockey career might be over but his purpose and passion are reignited when Calliope Porter escapes her past to start fresh in Knox Creek. Some might consider Ridge's interest to be extreme. He's just protecting the one he plans to make his. Permanently. And that begins by moving Callie next door... --- This existence I'm surviving passes alongside the bars of an invisible cage. Until one night when there's a choice I can take. I flee those oppressive barriers without a backward glance. The adjustment is a steep incline. Unknown obstacles lurk in every direction. But those twists and turns are part of my journey, which makes them treasures to cherish. The most meaningful of them all is crossing paths with Ridge Carter. The former hockey star is intimidating but irresistible. He's the opposite of the men I've been raised to fear. Rather than restrain my newfound freedom, he shows me what it means to thrive. That gives me the courage to wade deeper. Ridge's stony exterior rarely cracks, except for me. He's different when I'm nearby and I like that. A lot. It has me seeking him out, but I never have to look far. Maybe I should question his close proximity that has little to do with him living next door. I choose to trust instead. Ridge acts like I'm a bigger score than any goal he made on the ice. But the experiences he's giving me are just the beginning. And once again, a single choice has the power to change everything.

“It’s an interesting tale about how the princess rejects her riches and flies free from the castle.” My story isn’t quite so glamorous. Well, not the part worth telling. After my parents tried marrying me off to the wealthiest investor, I ditched their sheltered nest and set off with my own agenda. This summer is my chance to begin again. Fulfill the dreams that were previously ignored. The adventure starts at a secluded cabin in the middle of nowhere. That’s where I find him avoiding civilization. Nash Hudson is a broody recluse holding a major grudge. With stormy eyes and a perpetual scowl to match, his dark mood tries to steal my sunshine. I take his hostility personally, only to discover he doesn’t like anyone. Little does he realize that my stubborn streak rivals his. As it turns out, Nash is the tortured hero my love story is missing. Too bad he’s very reluctant to fill that role. Thanks to a little luck—or a strike of lightning—he’s forced to face me. I’ll break down his walls as if this soul searching depends on it. Or maybe I’ll end up getting lost in him instead.

Meet Jacob Evans—a broody single dad/mechanic—while he banters with Harper Wilson—a super bubbly dance instructor/bartender determined to move on from the past—on their road to happily ever after. I used to believe Jacob Evans could be mine. That was before he delivered unforgivable news rather than sweeping me off my feet. Not that I can fault his choice. He got the sweetest little girl out of the deal. I took the heartbreak as a learning experience and moved on for the better. Jake did the opposite—allowing bitterness to fill the void. Only his daughter can pull him from the broody gloom. Those moments are my favorite. Not that it matters. Jake isn’t anything to me other than a reminder of what almost was. Besides, we couldn’t be more wrong for each other. I’ve come to accept that. But as it turns out, Jake hasn’t. A new small town, enemies to lovers standalone romance releasing March 29th, 2023

A hilarious opposites attract romance where a swoony bartender who has sworn off relationships finds himself struck by the sassy beauty sipping on his cocktail... until she admits to be searching for a man to appreciate her extra curves in a very permanent sense. I used to believe love was easy to find. My whirlwind romance would begin once I was ready to take the plunge. Spoiler alert—every failed first date on record suggests otherwise. Just when I’m beginning to fault my lofty standards, Garrett Foster saunters onto the scene. The football star turned bar owner is quick to volunteer his services. He vows to deliver the best version of Mr. Right—just to prove first impressions deserve a second glance. I’d question these seemingly selfless intentions if Garrett’s reputation didn’t answer for itself. Shameless flirting aside, it’s well-known that the established bachelor doesn’t plan to settle down. Ever. He treats commitment like a bad habit he kicked in college. That makes him a very eligible sidekick. At least until his actions start speaking louder than words. Almost to the suggestive tune that he’s making me miss on purpose. Or maybe I’m just falling for the guy who claims that he’s not the one for me…

“This doesn’t have to be the end for us.” Except it was. What did we know about happily ever after at the age of eighteen? Mason Braxter was a football legend—destined for glory far bigger than the confines of our small town. Meanwhile, I had dreams of my own—a simpler life that included staying put and growing roots. And all those plans of mine were going splendidly. Until one drunken mishap a month before college graduation left me staring at two pink lines. Then I was sharing custody with the most unlikely baby daddy. We’ve figured out a system. Kind of. I’m rocking this single mom gig. Mostly. If only I could get a boost in the romance department. As if summoned by my dry spell, Mason Braxter makes a sudden reappearance in Meadow Creek. Six years have gone by, yet I can still remember every stupidly sculpted muscle on his body. How easy it would be to fall back into old habits. But I’m not that foolish girl anymore. That doesn’t deter my all-star ex from trying to prove we can do it right this time. For all his efforts, I might let him scratch my itch once. Maybe twice. Definitely not thrice. A second chance, small town romance with big romcom vibes coming April 7th!