Author: sjmccoy

Diego believes that it’s important to focus on the sunny side. The beautiful arcs of color that appear in the sky may be known as rainbows, but they wouldn’t appear if the sun didn’t shine.   He’s lived through enough darkness. These days, he’s focused on all the good in his life—and there’s so much good. He doesn’t have a woman who’s a permanent fixture—but he does have plenty who pass through … through temporarily. He likes women; they like him! He’s outgoing, fun-loving, and enjoys being the star of the show.     Izzy’s fun-loving and outgoing, too. She also enjoys being the center of attention, and right from the…

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You may have heard the line ‘Into each life some rain must fall.’ It’s true for every one of us. We’ve all lived through some hard times, but they don’t have to destroy us. It’s what we do after the rain that determines whether we allow ourselves to find happiness again. Ted and Audrey have both known the rain. In fact, they’ve each weathered their fair share of storms. Audrey’s thirty-year … storms. Audrey’s thirty-year marriage ended when her husband traded her in for someone the same age as their children. It’s taken her a few years since then, but…

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Cassie always knew she was meant to be a doctor. Colt always knew he was meant to be a deputy.They both thought they knew that they were meant to be together—forever.But life got in the way. Their choices led them down different paths. Though, that was only supposed to be for a while.Now, she’s back in Summer Lake after more than ten years, and he can’t understand why she won’t even talk to him. … won’t even talk to him. He respected her choice to pursue her career instead of coming back to build a life and a family with…

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Ivan’s finding that small-town life suits him.He didn’t think he was the kind to settle down, and certainly not in a place like Summer Lake.But he loves his new job, he loves his new house—even if it doesn’t feel like home yet.He’s not looking for a woman to love, but he’s open to dating.Abbie’s not proud of the way she’s lived her life but she’s trying to make up for it.She’s back at the lake to … up for it.She’s back at the lake to help her mom after her dad passed away.She’s ready to settle down; all she needs…

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Logan knows how to have fun. It’s what he does best. As a construction manager he knows all about hard work and responsibility, too.He can’t always make life fun for the guys on his crew, but he sure as hell makes up for it when it’s time to clock out.Women are his favorite kind of fun to have. So, he has a bit of a reputation? So, what? He doesn’t have a problem with that. If his reputation goes … If his reputation goes before him, it will scare off the girls who don’t like to play – and act…

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When your forties are fading in the rear-view mirror, and your happily ever after wasn’t as long or as happy as you thought it would be. What then?Do you still have any dreams left to chase? Do you even want to?Chris’s happily ever after was more of a nightmare than a dream.But that was a long time ago. These days, she lives a full life. She dates sometimes. Just because she’s in her fifties … because she’s in her fifties doesn’t mean she’s forgotten how to have fun. But a love of her own? That might just be a dream…

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She’s the head of a major country music record label. She’s worked hard to get where she is. She demands the best of herself—and of everyone around her.He’s the label’s biggest star—and the biggest pain in the a** she ever met. It’s not that he’s one of those arrogant musicians; to be fair, he’s not a bad guy. In fact, he’s a great guy. It’s just that he irritates the life out of her.Why?Because, … of her.Why?Because, although she can see his charms, she’s not one of those women who’s going to fall for them.Sure, he’s hot. Sure, he’s sweet.…

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When you fall in love, can you ever have it all?That’s a question Angel and Luke can’t answer—yet.It’s taken these two a long time to get together. And it’s taken Luke even longer to get the chance at his dream job. Taking the job will mean he has to move two thousand miles away from Angel.What’s a guy supposed to do when he has to choose between his dream job and his dream girl?She won’t ask him … dream girl?She won’t ask him to choose her, she knows neither of them would be happy if he did.He knows he can’t…

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