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The Wrong Brother by JSmith_Writes
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Eighteen-year-old Iris Howell thought she was living her best life until those two pink lines showed up on the pregnancy test. In a flash, all her future dreams went up in smoke. Ten years later, she's now a single mom to a rambunctious little girl who has become her world. It wasn't easy having to grow up so quickly without the support of her high school sweetheart, but she's doing her best. Dating was the furthest thing on her mind, but her best friend still insisted she sign up for a dating app to see if Mr. Right Now was out there somewhere. Little did she know, one of her first matches would be Monty King, her high school boyfriend's older brother. She can't deny her attraction to him or how he makes her feel, but she knows this is a mess just waiting to happen. Montgomery King may have been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but that wasn't the life he wanted to live. He never fit in with the lifestyle his upper-class parents tried to force him into and he never got along with his lazy brother who was more than happy to lazily mooch off the family dollar. He took the first chance he could to join the military and do something better with his life. His years in the military are well done and he's still avoided his family and their money-hungry ways until his company relocates to his hometown. The only good part about the move is reconnecting with Iris Howell, even if she is his brother's ex-girlfriend. Iris isn't looking for a relationship and certainly isn't trying to find herself tied down with another King brother and she has good reason not to. However, Monty is making it his new mission to show her that she was with the wrong brother before.
Backseat Driver (Wilkins Brothers Book 3) by JSmith_Writes
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A player, a flirt, a man-whore. Jasper Wilkins would hardly disagree with any of these ways to describe him but did pride himself on never leaving a woman high and dry if you know what I mean. He didn't believe in relationships, except for the friends with benefits kind, but he always made sure that his hook-ups all knew the game before they agreed to play. If any broken hearts were left behind, it wasn't his fault. When he caught sight of the lavender-haired beauty, Landry Vogt, he was immediately attracted to her overall vibe but being his little sister's best friend, she was off-limits from the beginning. Until that one night, the night where his dreams came true, and then he immediately messed it all up. His punishment, watching her find somebody new and starting a future with him. Landry Vogt considered herself to be a pretty independent woman and saw nothing wrong with having a little fun with the guys here and there. If men could hook up with their flavor of the month, why couldn't she? Her plan worked fine until she met Jasper Wilkins and found herself crushing on her best friend's older brother. She thought her dream was coming true when she finally got the chance to have him, but instead of happiness, she had her heartbroken. Ever the independent woman, she left him behind and found somebody else to make her happy. That was until she found out she wasn't anymore in her new man's future plans. When push comes to shove, Landry finds out that maybe the forever manwhore doesn't give up on what he wants that easily.
Polished Rust (Wilkins Brothers Book #4)  by JSmith_Writes
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Rosemary Roland was stuck between a rock and a hard place. As much as she wanted to live the lavish life that she was accustomed to, she wasn't too sure how much longer she could suffer under the strict rules put in place by her father before his death. The only way to protect her mom and her younger sister was to say yes to a man that she despised every more than all the rules dear old daddy put into place. One business dinner, one misplaced wallet, and one unforgettable night were all it took to begin questioning everything she thought she really wanted. Tate Wilkins knew he was in the wrong. His mama would kill him if she knew the truth about what he did that night, but she was irresistible in her deep red dress and the matching lipstick. He told himself that it would be one night and they would go their separate ways, but one taste and he knew he could never get her out of his head. She was untouchable and really bad for business. She could destroy everything for him and his family, but what if she didn't?
Power of the Keys (Jackett Family Book #2)  by JSmith_Writes
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Lucy Jackett is a broken individual. More than a decade after experiencing a living nightmare, she still dealt with the trauma. While her family dedicated themselves to helping other victims like her, she was just trying to move on and be a whole person again. Just when she was feeling steady on her feet, tragedy struck again. Now she's lost in two traumas, one featuring the man she never quite could get out of her mind. Kameron isn't supposed to bring her heart back to life, but Lucy's heart didn't get that memo. Even when her nightmare past shows up on her front door again, Kameron won't back down. Kameron 'Keys' Plough can work magic with a keyboard, but those skills hardly translate to the one woman that he's always loved. Lucy was off limits for way too many reasons to count, but that didn't stop his feelings from growing each time she walked into the room. Lucy isn't interested in dating though, she never has. Keys won't push her though, he'd rather love her from afar than not have the chance to love her at all. It wasn't until Lucy's past took a front and center spot in their presence that the two of them were finally willing to admit their feelings to each other. Will it be too late?
Match Made in Valley View (Valley View Book #2)  by JSmith_Writes
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Holly Moran wanted to be a baker her entire life, so when the chance came to purchase a cute little bakery in Harlington, North Dakota, she emptied her life savings into it. Little did she know that the choice to uproot her life would lead to many more changes than her job and location. A grumpy, grunty, hard-ass of a cowboy with a heart of gold was ready for a piece of her cake. Wes Brown was a ladies' man and a bit of a wild child until his life was forever changed by a former fling dropping off their daughter one day before driving off into the sunset. Being a single dad wasn't easy at all, but he was dedicated to being the best dad he could and always putting Annabelle first. When a sexy little baker cooks her way into his heart, he struggles the balance of being a dad and a lover.
Life Jackett (Jackett Family Series Book #1) by JSmith_Writes
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Tally He found me when I was at my worst. He took care of me, made sure I had a place to live and promised that nobody would ever hurt me again. I knew he was a monster but I didn't have any other choice. So I agreed to be the nanny for his adorable son. What other choice did I have? It wasn't until I met him that I realized this didn't haven't to be my life. TJ She caught my eye right away, but she was off-limits in every sense of the word. I was here for a job, not for a woman. When I finally had the chance to talk to her, I knew I could never leave her behind. She had no idea how much her life was in danger with him. By the time she found out, it was too late.
Rebuilding Valley View (Valley View Book #4)  by JSmith_Writes
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One by one, Tyler saw all his brothers go from the bachelor life to family men. He loved his new sisters-in-law deeply and loved being Uncle Tyler, but there was no way he was planning on in settling down anytime soon. He was certainly the biggest flirt in the state of North Dakota, but maybe not the player that everybody assumes that he is. One thing is for sure, Tyler's flirting is no match for a strong-willed redhead with something to prove. Charlie was used to everybody second-guessing her and not seeing her as the boss that she was. That's why when she was given the chance to move away from home to take on one of the biggest projects in her career, she jumped on it without a second thought. This was her chance to show everybody that she wasn't a helpless little girl anymore. What she didn't expect was to fall for a really handsome, albeit slightly immature, man who wanted to give her everything and then some.
New Start In Valley View (Valley View Book #3)  by JSmith_Writes
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Growing up, one of Taryn's favorite memories was spending time at her grandparent's ranch in Valley View, North Dakota. The older she got, the less she was able to visit until her grandfather's failing health brought her back as an adult. Not much had really changed since she was a kid except one person in particular. Bobby Brown was her first crush and it was clear after their first run-in as adults that he was just as into her. Bobby was the perfect little fling to keep her company when she was visiting, but when she finds herself back in Valley View permanently, can their fling turn into forever? Bobby wasn't into settling down. He was a flirt and a man that liked to have a good time. It wasn't until a blast from his past started coming back around that he realized he did have the ability to want something more than just a hookup. Relationships weren't his thing though, but Taryn was different. Can Bobby put aside his playboy, non-commital ways before he loses Taryn for good?
Welcome to Valley View (Valley View Book 1) by JSmith_Writes
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Tiff had plans to move to Seattle, but when her beloved car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, she's thrown into the world of small town living. Welcome to Valley View!
Hard Brake (Wilkins Brothers Book 2) by JSmith_Writes
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Griffin "Gruff" Wilkins was a man of few words, a trait he learned at a young age. He was the oldest in his family and learned real quick that if he opened his mouth, it was often shut with a fist or a belt. Therefore, he became a quiet protector rather than the loud-mouth like some of his brothers. After a failed marriage, he decided to focus just on his shop and himself, even if that meant still dipping into his ex-wife from time to time when he needed to get his rocks off. He wasn't looking for anything else until he found himself face to face with a woman who needed his help, the silent protector was back in full force. The only problem was that this woman came with enough baggage to open an airport, including two children, one of whom reminded him a lot of his younger self. Camila Perez thought that she had found her chance at the high life when she met a man at sixteen who swore he'd take care of her. For many years, her life was almost magical, but when the charm wore off, she was left dealing with the devil himself. She dealt with the abuse of her husband for years, but once he began to take his anger out on her two children, she knew it was time to go. A flat tire and a friendly face would bring her into the home of a man who she should have been fearful of. His icy blue eyes were exactly the opposite of the black ones she had come to fear. Camila never thought she could feel safe and secure again, but Gruff Wilkins is about to show her what a real man could give her.