redding cove series

After all the running, I didn’t expect tripping over my own feet would land me back in Redding Cove—with him.

In thirty-six hours, I destroyed my career, my reputation, and my shot at UK citizenship.

So I came home.

To lick my wounds.

To try and start over.

What I didn’t plan on?

Killian-freaking-Cole.

My twin brother’s best friend.

The boy I crushed on.

The reason I left Redding Cove ten years ago.

Now he’s living in my childhood home, and I’m the mooch crashing in his space.

As if that isn’t messy enough—

We get thrown into the wedding venue lottery.

And the only way to enter?

Sign up as an engaged couple.

So now we’re stuck in a tent. In the rain. Alone.

It’s fine. I’m fine.

I just have to ignore the town gossip, the unresolved feelings, and the way Killian’s looking at me like I’m his next favorite meal.

Nope.

Not me.

I’m not falling for him.

And I’m definitely not staying in Redding Cove.

...Right?

It’s during difficult times that you discover the unexpected…

It’s been months since I buried the woman I thought I’d grow old with.

Grief? Depression? Postpartum for dads?
Hell, I just know I’m not okay.

The person I could depend on—nope—that’s not happening.
Since my sister’s marrying my best friend. (Still haven’t emotionally unpacked that.)

So here I am, trying to raise an infant while pretending I’ve got my life under control.

But it’s all a lie.

What I didn’t expect?
Emery-goddamn-Vandercline.

My sister’s best friend.
A little too posh for this town.
And sharp as her stilettos for my peace of mind.
But somehow—still here.

When Harlow suggests hiring a live-in nanny, Emery volunteers.
No hesitation. No experience.
I should say no.
But my baby lights up when he sees her—if I am really honest, so do I.

But she’s hiding something.
And I’ve already been gutted by secrets once before.

So the rule is simple—I absolutely cannot fall for my nanny.

Plus, she said she wasn’t staying in Redding Cove…

Right?

He’s Mr. Wrong in every possible way—so why the hell won't he go away?

There are two things I hate—cheaters and liars.
But what I hate more? Robert “the asshat” Vandercline.

He’s everything wrong with the world:
Privileged. Entitled (literally). Disgustingly rich.
And so damn gorgeous it hurts to look away.

He’s everything my mami warned me about—

Smooth, smug, and bad news with a capital B.

Still—the whole damn town loves him and his ridiculously sexy accent.
Add in that his sister Emery just became our newest resident—and who I absolutely adore—and suddenly, he’s all anyone can talk about.

Unfortunately for me?
The kick to the balls I sent his way wasn’t enough to scare him off.

I warned him to leave. He pretends not to hear me.

I say—emphatically—I’m not interested.

The jerk buys my building instead.

I could move.

But mami didn’t raise a quitter—and I’ll do anything to get my place back.

Even play the playboy at his own game.

So I’ll date him.

I’ll even break him.

But I absolutely will not fall for him.

He’ll get a taste of his own medicine.

I’ll ruin him, and he’ll bolt out of Redding Cove faster than his private jet—while I’m holding the deed.

Easy…

Right?

The last person I expect to see—or help?
Reign [Last Name].

The sexy-as-sin rockstar I had one wild night with after my cousin’s wedding.
The guy whose hoodie I wore until the scent of his cologne faded.
The one I haven’t seen since.

Until now.

He can’t be here. But the panic in his eyes screams help, and—begrudgingly—I do.

Turns out he’s running from fans, his label, and the grief from the accident that killed his entire band.
I should care, but I don’t.

Of course, Karma—being the petty bitch she is—throws me a curveball.

Not only does he not recognize me, but my boss shows up, starts screaming, so I do what I should’ve done months ago—flip her the bird and leave.

Stupidly, Reign now has the keys to my family’s cabin.
Where he can hide and write his album.

Except there’s one huge problem…
He doesn’t know about the little girl with his eyes in the backseat.
Neither does my family.

But with no choice—I’ve got no job, no plan and need help from the place I wasn’t ready to face—Redding Cove.

And once he heals, he’ll break out.
Leaving me behind to pick up the pieces not only my heart but hers…

Right?