After his wife walked out on him and his son, veternarian Ryan Blackstone swore never to love again. He'd tried to dislike beautiful Kelly Andrews-the teacher hired to run Blackstone Farms Day School-on general principle, but failed. And it wasn't long before the sultry widow had ignited a firestorm of emotion that was burning a sensuous trail. . . straight to his heart Ryan had shattered Kelly's visions of a lonely future since that first mind-bending, knee-weakening kiss. Before she knew it, he was oh-so-close to tearing down her defenses. Even as Kelly gave in to the passion they both ached to statisfy, Kelly wondered--was what Ryan felt for her love or just lust?

Sliding home...for a lifetimeThe girl next door...Or a grand slam love?Baseball ace Sutton Reed's returned home triumphant after years in the majors. When he moves next door to a troubled young man, he's determined to help—for the boy's sake and for the boy's gorgeous older sister, Zoey Allen. After sacrificing everything to keep her family together, Zoey has no time for romance...even with a hometown hero. But will this unlikely combo be the home run love story they all deserve?National Bestselling Author

You Can Search The World Over... But Sometimes Love Is Right Next Door.Deputy Sheriff Seth Collier is content to serve and protect the citizens of Wickham Falls…until the sexy ex-marine meets his new next-door neighbor. Dr. Natalia Hawkins left the big-city ER for a small-town practice. And while Seth is everything her nasty ex wasn't…Natalia's head says to leave him in the friend zone. But her heart says this may be a second chance at love.

When A Business Deal... Becomes An Affair 0f The Heart.Big-city Noah Wainwright's always viewed business as a game. But when he stumbles across bed-and-breakfast owner Viviana Remington, she's playing by different rules. Rules of honor that bring the love-'em-and-leave-'em playboy to his knees. And reserved Viviana's hardly immune to the real-estate guru's many charms. When Viv learns how the Wainright family plays the game, though, all bets are off…

Can she cook up love?Brand-new bakery owner Sasha Manning didn't anticipate that the teenager she hired would have such an attractive father. Back home after years away, Sasha still smarts from falling for a man who seemed too good to be true. Divorced single dad Dwight Adams will have to prove to Sasha that he's the real deal...and once again learn to trust someone with his heart along the way.

Originally published as Beyond Business in 2005, revisit the Blackstones of Virginia—this time as patriarch Sheldon Blackstone finds love and passion!Sheldon Blackstone, CEO of the legendary stud farm that bears his name, has a lot to be grateful for, and some regrets. But Renee Wilson, Sheldon's mysterious, new administrative assistant, is about to show her enigmatic boss that it's time to look beyond past mistakes and see the future.Renee Wilson has her priorities—a good job and a safe place to raise her unborn child. Blackstone Farms offers both, until the body heat she shares with Sheldon keeps cooler heads from prevailing. With so much at stake, can Renee afford to surrender to the passion...or to the man?

Can She Cook Up Love?Brand-new bakery owner Sasha Manning didn't anticipate that the teenager she hired would have such an attractive father. Back home after years away, Sasha still smarts from falling for a man who seemed too good to be true. Divorced single dad Dwight Adams will have to prove to Sasha that he's the real deal…and once again learn to trust someone with his heart along the way.

When a business dealBecomes an affair of the heart.Big-city Noah Wainwright's always viewed business as a game. But when he stumbles across bed-and-breakfast owner Viviana Remington, she's playing by different rules. Rules of honor that bring the love-'em-and-leave-'em playboy to his knees. And reserved Viviana's hardly immune to the real-estate guru's many charms. When Viv learns how the Wainright family plays the game, though, all bets are off...

She's in town for her family...Could love find her in the most unexpected place?Attorney Nicole Campos hasn't spoken to local mechanic Fletcher Austen since their high school friendship went down in flames over a decade ago. But when her car breaks down during her return to Wickham Falls and Fletcher unexpectedly helps her out with a custody situation in court, they find themselves suddenly wondering if this time is for keeps...or if their past differences are just too much to overcome.

Originally published in 2004 as Very Private Duty, dive into the first book in the Blackstones of Virginia series by national bestselling author Rochelle AlersAt one time, Jeremy Blackstone and Tricia Parker were inseparable. He lived for their passion-filled encounters even though they were from such different worlds. Then ugly accusations of her betrayal ripped them apart....Years later Tricia had come home to help her grandfather, not to rekindle her affair with Blackstone. But Jeremy was injured and needed her nursing skills. Staying by Jeremy's bedside and seeing to his most intimate needs stirred a sensuous yearning in Tricia she couldn't control. Like déjˆ vu, the magnetic closeness they once shared ignited an irresistible attraction that inexorably pulled them together...again.

They're Both Taking The Next Step... A New Business And A New Home–Georgina Powell Thought That Was All The 'New' She Could Handle!Georgina Powell is finally moving out of her parents' house–at thirty-two! And after years of carrying her mother's grief, she's ready for something new. She just didn't expect it to come in the form of Langston Cooper, the famed war correspondent who recently returned to buy Wickham Falls' local paper. But as she opens her own business, his role as editor in chief may pull him in a different direction–away from their future together.

He Came Home For A Mission... Will He End Up With A Family?Army ranger Lee Remington didn't think he'd ever go back to Wickham Falls, home of some of his worst memories. Now, returning home to help his sister, he's shocked by a powerful attraction to military widow Angela Mitchell…and floored by this mother of toddler twins, who accepts his proposal. But as he preps for his ready-made family, there's one thing Lee forgot to tell her…

He's the man with the plans But she's calling the shots After escaping an abusive marriage, Sonya Rios-Martin is determined to live an independent life. The generous job offer from Taylor Williamson is more than the architectural historian hoped. And so is her attraction to model-turned-project engineer Taylor. Balancing work and dating the boss is tricky. A loving relationship, like a lasting home, starts with a strong foundation – so watch for the cracks.

In the first book of The Best Men trilogy, bestselling author Rochelle Alers brings readers a romantic and sensual love storyA fender bender seems like a stroke of lousy luck, until attorney Kyle Chatham glimpses the woman who just put a dent in his vintage Jag. The fact that gorgeous social worker Ava Warrick wants little to do with him only piques his interest. What starts out as simple friendship gives way to cozy dinners and blissful, breathless nights...until Ava brings their relationship to a screeching halt. Kyle's sure she's his soul mate. But now that the confirmed bachelor is ready to commit, can he convince a woman who's learned never to trust in love that a connection this real, this passionate, is anything but an accident?Originally published in 2009

Set on breathtaking Coates Island, off the coast of North Carolina, bestselling author Rochelle Alers' new series debut brings together three book-loving women whose summer will offer a chance to rewrite their own stories . . . For three decades, the Seaside Café has served delicious meals to locals and island tourists alike. Kayana Johnson has moved home to help her brother run the café—and to nurse her wounds following a deep betrayal. Between cooking favorite recipes—creole chicken with buttermilk waffles, her grandmother's famous mac and cheese—and spending time reading, Kayana is trying to embrace a life free of entanglements, while staying open to new connections . . . After striking up conversation with two customers, Kayana suggests a summer book club. Each week, they'll meet on the patio to talk about their favorite novels. But there are plot twists awaiting them...