A Beach House Beginning - RaeAnne Thayne

Sometimes, the real crime is not giving in to love.

When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbour Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed and the former target of a stalker, the single mum errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men — and her heart. Jenna vows to keep a neighbourly distance. Until she needs help — and surly Wes comes to the rescue.

Jenna learns that Wes’s tattooed exterior belies his good qualities — and he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key?

A Beauty In The Beast - Michelle Lindo-Rice

A recluse in need of affection and a television star in need of redemption...

Thirteen years ago, a tragic fire left Junior Prom Queen Eden Tempest orphaned and scarred, inside and out. Now she’s the town recluse — isolated, mysterious, and emotionally guarded...the complete opposite of Mason Powers, TV’s most famous renovator. Yet Mason is battling his own rocky past — personal and professional.

Eden’s plan to renovate her ill grandmother’s home into a Bed & Breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Mason to get back to work and redeem his reputation. And Eden herself...well, their attraction is undeniable. But is their unexpected connection enough to heal both their traumatic pasts and bring their beauty to the light?

Includes a bonus story: The Ten-Day Bargain by Michelle Lindo-Rice