Piper Bellinger pochádza z bohatej rodiny a vždy má za pätami množstvo novinárov. Keď to však jedného dňa preženie a skončí vo väzení, pohár trpezlivosti jej nevlastného otca pretečie. Pošle ju do Westportu, kde na každom kroku stretáva kapitána Brendana, ktorý si myslí, že mimo Beverly Hills neprežije ani päť minút. Piper je však rozhodnutá, že nevlastnému otcovi dokáže, že nemá len krásnu tvár, ale vie sa postarať aj sama o seba.
Poté co přišla o práci i o snoubence, se Natalie Vosová vrací do rodného města, aby se vzpamatovala a utopila svůj žal ve víně. O několik měsíců později už je připravena postavit se na vlastní nohy, potřebuje k tomu jen peníze ze svého svěřenského fondu. Podmínky ovšem vyžadují, aby se vdala. August Cates sice vlastní vinici, ale o výrobě vína nemá ani páru, na ochutnávky k němu do vinařství nikdo nechodí a jeho víno se nedá pít. Žádná banka mu nechce poskytnout půjčku, která by ho zachránila, když vtom mu jednoho dne zaklepe na dveře nádherná bohatá dědička Natalie. Manželství naoko je oba zachrání, dokážou se pak ale rozvést?
"King crab fisherman Fox Thornton has a reputation as a sexy, carefree flirt. Everyone knows he's a guaranteed good time-in bed and out-and that's exactly how he prefers it. Until he meets Hannah Bellinger. She's immune to his charm and looks, but she seems to enjoy his ... personality? And wants to be friends? Bizarre. But he likes her too much to risk a fling, so platonic pals it is. Now, Hannah's in town for work, crashing in Fox's spare bedroom. She knows he's a notorious ladies' man, but they're definitely just friends. In fact, she's nursing a hopeless crush on a colleague and Fox is just the person to help with her lackluster love life. Armed with a few tips from Westport's resident Casanova, Hannah sets out to catch her coworker's eye ... yet the more time she spends with Fox, the more she wants him instead. As the line between friendship and flirtation begins to blur, Hannah can't deny she loves everything about Fox, but she refuses to be another notch on his bedpost. Living with his best friend should have been easy. Except now she's walking around in a towel, sleeping right across the hall, and Fox is fantasizing about waking up next to her for the rest of his life and ... and ... man overboard! He's fallen for her, hook, line, and sinker. Helping her flirt with another guy is pure torture, but maybe if Fox can tackle his inner demons and show Hannah he's all in, she'll choose him instead?"-- Provided by publisher
Hallie Welchová nikdy nezapomněla na Juliana Vose, syna majitelů rozlehlých vinic, který ji kdysi skoro políbil. Pracuje jako zahradnice a právě získala zakázku na jeho rodinném panství. Jenže Julian už její dávnou lásku nepřipomíná ani trochu. A navíc si na ni nevzpomíná. Julian má v plánu napsat během studijního volna román. Ale jak to má provést, když mu Hallie zahradničí přímo před okny? Chodí všude pozdě, je výstřední, věčně umazaná od hlíny, a přitom tak neuvěřitelně krásná, že se Julian nedokáže soustředit na nic jiného. Muži, který si žehlí i ponožky a všechno má přesně naplánované, nedává její živelná energie smysl, ale zároveň je na ní něco důvěrně známého…
This collector's edition of a popular enemies-to-lovers romance features stunning design elements, including sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and full-color endpapers. Celebrated for its engaging narrative, the book has gained immense popularity on TikTok, showcasing the author's talent for creating compelling characters and romantic tension. The special packaging enhances its appeal for fans and collectors alike.
Together in a beautiful boxed set, three delightful summer rom-coms from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey! Fall in love over and over again with these three bestselling stories. In this boxed set, readers will enjoy It Happened One Summer & Hook, Line, and Sinker from the fan-favorite Bellinger Sister series, as well as Secretly Yours--the first in a brand-new duology set in wine country! IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER: Hollywood "It Girl" Piper Bellinger is cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a Pacific Northwest town where she butts heads with a grumpy local sea captain who thinks she doesn't belong. HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER: Hannah Bellinger is best friends with a charming playboy but when they end up as roommates, their strictly platonic relationship takes a surprisingly steamy turn. SECRETLY YOURS: The man Hallie Welch has secretly loved since high school is finally back in their small town, but will the starchy professor remember their almost-kiss years before... or will their polar opposite personalities clash spectacularly?
Homicide cop Troy Bennett had a reputation with the Chicago PD for being fearless and in control-until the night his daredevil partner is killed during a raid. From that moment on, he swears he'll never again be responsible for the loss of a loved one. To escape his demons, Troy transfers to the NYPD, bringing him up close and personal with Ruby Elliott, a beautiful, street-savvy pool hustler. Reckless and stubbornly independent, Ruby embodies everything Troy swore to avoid, but when she walks into the local pub and blows his carefully laid plans to hell, Troy knows he has to have her-risks be damned. But there's a connection between Ruby's shadowed past and a case Troy's working involving a notorious Brooklyn felon, throwing her safety into jeopardy. Confronted with his biggest fear, Troy must push Ruby away to keep her safe...or risk both of their lives to keep her in his arms where she belongs.
After losing her job and fiancé, Natalie Vos returns home, ready to start anew but needing to marry to access her trust fund. She proposes to August Cates, a vineyard owner struggling to save his business. Their chemistry complicates their plan for a quick, sham marriage, leading to unexpected feelings.
A Small-Town Romance Overflowing With Heart, Heat And Angst
It’s Naomi Clemons’s big day. Her dream wedding. And she’s outta here.One moment. A chance meeting of gazes through the church window pane with someone familiar who radiates intrigue. Independence. It’s the final push Naomi needs to realize...she’s boring. A blonde, cookie cutter, well mannered trophy wife-to-be. How can she expect to lead a fulfilling married life when she’s never lived?Special Forces diver Jason Bristow needs a beauty pageant coach. Not for himself—although the tattooed bruiser could definitely use some charm. For his little sister who he has returned to St. Augustine, Florida to raise. When a beautiful southern debutante lands on his doorstep, she awakens a hunger that won’t be ignored. If only she wasn’t planning on winning back the ex-fiancé she left at the altar…Despite the potential for ruin, heat continues to build between Naomi and Jason beneath the sultry Florida sunshine, consuming them both. But they’re on borrowed time…and it’s about to run out.
