Bridie Charles

May Whitley has always been the definition of independent, never one to let any place—or person—hold her down for long. So when she finds herself putting down roots in the picturesque town of Ruby Cove, it’s a surprise even to her. But as much as Ruby Cove is starting to feel like home, its small-town charm comes with one major downside—there’s no escaping Rafael Deo, the town’s grumpiest and most infuriating man, who’s had it out for her since she arrived. Rafael Deo is perfectly content with his solitary life, even if it’s not exactly what he envisioned for himself. Serious has never been his thing anyway, and an endless string of one-night stands is much easier to manage while running Ruby Cove’s busiest restaurant. But when his passion for cooking starts to fade, only to be replaced by the thrill of arguing with a fiery blonde who knows just how to get under his skin, he finds himself questioning everything he thought he wanted. When fate intervenes and forces May and Rafael to share a roof, they must confront the heat between them and decide if their constant clashing will smother the flames, or ignite a love neither of them expected.

sla Becket has loved to paint since she can remember. But after her family question her career choices and doubts start to settle in, she decides that an escape to Italy with her best friend is exactly what she needs. A summer spent in paradise. No distractions, no overstepping boyfriends or parents. Three months dedicated to finding herself. But when a handsome stranger rescues them from a break down and drives them into the picturesque coastal town of Ruby Cove, she quickly finds herself becoming attached. Not only to the place, but to the people. One handsome stranger in particular. The person who quickly becomes her anchor against the world around her. Caio Marchetti is a self proclaimed workaholic. Owning the most popular hotel in Ruby Cove comes with a busy schedule, but he likes it that way. When his work takes him out of town, the last thing he expected to find on his drive back was two American girls broken down on the side of the road. Stopping to help them was a given. Giving them a ride into town was a courtesy, but giving them a room in his hotel free of charge? That was all due to the girl with the chocolate eyes that drew him in the moment they locked with his. As the summer gets hotter so does their chemistry, and Caio quickly feels himself wanting to hold on and not let go. When the summer comes to an end, Isla has to make the decision she’s been avoiding. Will she go home to her life in New York? Or is her connection with Caio strong enough to make her to stay?