FALLING IN LOVE SEEMED LIKE THE NEIGHBORLY THING TO DO… Tucker Hollis was the last thing cautious Margaret McAllister needed. Her perfectly organized, perfectly predictable life was just fine without the handsome single dad and his rambunctious little children. Why, she and Tucker were exact opposites! But you know what they say about opposites attracting…. Tucker didn't know what it was about his prickly neighbor, but he was smitten. And he was bent on seduction. All Margaret needed was to loosen up a bit and have some fun. And he was just the guy to help her with those goals. Whether she knew it or not, she was perfect mom—and wife—material!

JUST PLAIN KATE… Sometimes, secretly, Kate wished she were pretty. Pretty enough to attract the attention of handsome Ian McAllister, the dashing single dad next door. But Kate tried to be content, raising her children solo and filling in as part-time mom to Ian's lonely little boy. So it was a bolt from the blue—a dream come true—when Ian proposed, promising Kate anything if she'd be his wife. Her heart soared down the aisle—only to plummet with afterthoughts. Did Ian really want her? Or merely a family for his son? Was she headed for heartbreak…or heaven in Ian's embrace?

Riskiest Business of All For firefighter Caley Foster, every day is an adrenaline rush. Now that she's back in Broken Bend, Louisiana, it's clear that putting down roots may be just as tough as putting out fires. To her surprise, sweet Ava next door makes Caley's new nanny job feel fulfilling. But Ava's single father, rancher Brady McCollough, is a play-it-safe kind of fellow…not what Caley's used to facing. He's focused on protecting Ava—yet he can't ignore Caley's incredible effect on her. Or on his guarded heart. And with a leap of faith, they might both find life's best adventure: love.

Ex-Marine. Ex-Wife. Ex-hausted.I left my brothers in the Marines to start a family.I left my ex-wife when that family drove her to drink and drugs.Now all I have left is my son - and he's all I care about.I can't afford to make another mistake.And the girl who moved in next door? Mistake written all over her.She's got the sweetest smile, the hottest damn curves and behind it all...a haunted look. I can't take my damn eyes off her.My powerful body and coarse attitude make her nervous - and as she tries to start a new life away from her abusive ex, she has her own reasons to stay away. But we can't help it. We're f*cking drawn to each other.And when she tells me how much she wants a baby...I make every mistake in the book.Because I want a family again.I want her. My son. And a baby.And when her past comes calling...I'll fight to hell and back to keep it.Hero Next Door is a full, standalone romance with a hot ex-Marine single dad and a sweet heroine trying to deal with her darker past. No cheating or cliffhangers, and a Happily Ever After guaranteed.

A compelling and haunting exploration of the secrets and shadows that can be hidden within a marriage from the New York Times bestselling author of Before and Again. The easy harmony that exists between three close-knit couples on a charming cul-de-sac in suburban Connecticut is shattered when a beautiful young woman, widowed and unattached, reveals she is pregnant. Rumors and questions begin spreading about the potential father. One by one, the couples turn inward, taking stock of their marriages and discover weaknesses they had previously ignored. As each wife struggles with this sudden crisis, they discover that they are being forced into making a decision—one that could result in either the strengthening or the dissolution of her marriage. An ingenious portrait of suspicion and deception, faith and love, Barbara Delinsky’s “adept and compelling exploration of the inner workings of the modern upper-class American family makes for one of her best books” (Booklist).

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Not a Happy Family “The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” —People “I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton It all started at a dinner party. . . A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors—a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . . Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all—a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story. Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years. What follows is the nerve-racking unraveling of a family—a chilling tale of deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist.

“You believe all of that business about there being a true love for everyone? Or is it just for your show?” “I do believe it.” Marcus took a look around the dance floor. All eyes on them. “I'm tempted to give them a show.” “What did you have in mind?” Ashley is a glamourous reality television presenter. Marcus is a reserved CEO with a baby daughter. Her life is untamed chaos and he prefers neatness and control. She's into dance music, Marcus likes '60s soul. After one disastrous date three months ago they've been constantly warring neighbours. That is, until a fire destroys Ashley's apartment mid–renovation and she finds herself living with the British billionaire. Despite their off–the–charts attraction, Marcus only dates women who would be suitable mothers for his daughter. His free–spirited neighbour is completely unsuitable. So why can't he seem to keep her out of his bed... and out of his heart? The CEO Daddy Next Door is a full length opposites attract, single dad standalone romance from feel–good author Karen Booth.