Liam Carter has it all-billion-dollar tech empire, international fame, and the world at his feet. But after a heartbreaking loss leaves him a single father, the only thing he truly cares about is his four-year-old daughter, Sophie. Retreating from the spotlight to a quiet suburban neighborhood, Liam expects peace, privacy, and zero complications. What he doesn't expect is her. Emily Rivera is the warm-hearted, no-nonsense nanny who just moved in next door. She's used to wrangling kids, not navigating the complicated world of celebrity neighbors. But when a chance encounter turns into an unexpected friendship, Emily finds herself drawn to the man behind the headlines-the exhausted father, the lonely heart, the guarded soul. He's her opposite in every way: wealthy, high-profile, emotionally closed-off. She's grounded, ordinary, and has no interest in dating anyone-especially not her neighbor. But between shared cups of coffee, late-night talks across the fence, and Sophie's growing attachment to Emily, something undeniable begins to grow. And when the world comes knocking again, Liam will have to choose: keep hiding behind his carefully built walls-or open his heart to the one person he never saw coming.

An unforgettable story of love, second chances, and the family we choose. When Isla Montgomery, the owner of the city's most sought-after nanny agency, agrees to one final placement, she never expects to fall for her new boss-especially when he's as complicated, guarded, and gorgeous as Chase Hayes. A single father with a troubled past and a fiercely protective heart, Chase isn't looking for love. He just wants what's best for his son, Axel. But love has a way of sneaking in. As Isla becomes more than just a nanny to Axel, her bond with Chase grows deeper. Together, they navigate a custody battle, emotional scars, and the fragile process of rebuilding trust. What starts as a temporary job becomes a life-changing journey-a love story that neither of them saw coming. The Family We Found is a deeply emotional, slow-burn romance that will tug at your heartstrings, make you laugh, cry, and believe in the magic of found family. Perfect for fans of emotional contemporary romance with single dads, strong heroines, and the kind of love that builds itself brick by beautiful brick.

Ellie thought she'd never find love again, especially after having her son, Noah, and the love of her life leaving her to raise their child alone. Ellie found contentment in being a single mother until she meets Daniel on a night out. He's charming, persistent, and doesn't mind that she has a child. She allows her guard down and ponders the possibility of a second chance at finding love. Everything seems perfect until she meets his mother and she quickly disapproves of her single mother status, and then the father of her son strolls back into her life demanding to be a parent. Ellie isn't used to the help or making decisions as a team, but Daniel sets out to prove he's the one for her, despite what his mother thinks. If falling was easy, we'd all do it.

Twelve years ago, he drove away with my heart in his hands. I've moved on since then. Or so I thought. Growing up in a small town, there weren't too many options when it came to friends. But, even in a sea of a million, I'd always choose Jake Jameson. I felt safe with him. Safe with my secrets, my dreams and eventually - my heart. I thought we'd have forever together. That was a long time ago. I thought I'd forgotten those piercing blue eyes and the sound of his laugh. I tried to obliterate the memory of his touch from my mind. But, one single glance, as he stands at my door, twelve years later, and I'm suddenly transported back to a simpler time when love was easy, and my heart was whole. The problem? I'm marrying his best friend.

Starting over is hard. Starting over by moving across the country to live with your mom's new fiancé and his son? A nightmare. Rosalie Lane, AKA Rosie, was living her best life in Autumn Grove, New York. On the fast track to the National Ballet Academy, she had everything she needed to achieve a dream she only ever fantasized about. But when her dad is arrested for embezzlement, her and her mom are left with nothing. Goodbye prestigious private school and fancy dance studio, hello tiny apartment and makeshift dance spaces. When her mom reconnects with a blast from the past, Rosie's life is uprooted, again. This time in the small farm town of Blueridge, California. Enter Nolan Bradshaw. Football royalty and the town's golden boy. He had his life figured out. Football, girls, repeat. With his eyes set on a future in the NFL, there was no time for distractions. But when his dad gets engaged to a woman he barely knows, Nolan's plan gets thrown for a loop. Forced to share a space with his soon to be stepmom and stepsister opens more than just a door to his home. As hidden scars and invisible demons begin to surface, can Nolan keep his eye on the prize, or is he about to discover a whole new goal worth fighting for? *Trigger warning: The FMC struggles with her mental health, including the depiction of an eating disorder.

Second chance romance | Small-town drama | Emotional & Angsty | Slow burn | Heartfelt family moments | Surfer & Broadway dancer love story Six years ago, Lani Daniels left Seaview Bay in the dead of night, her heart in pieces and her past trailing behind her like a ghost. She swore she'd never come back. Swore she'd never step foot on the boardwalk where her first love whispered promises beneath the stars. Swore she'd never face the betrayal that sent her running. But some things are impossible to outrun. Now, forced back to the one place she vowed to forget, Lani must navigate a town filled with memories she can't erase, people she left behind, and the one person she never wanted to see again-Jeremy Briggs. He was everything once. Her best friend. Her safe place. Her future. Now, he's just a stranger with familiar eyes. Determined to keep her heart locked away, Lani throws herself into family, old friendships, and the life she left behind, but Seaview Bay has a way of unraveling the past. And when the truth begins to surface-about that night, about everything she thought she knew-she finds herself caught between the future she built and the love she never truly let go of. But some wounds don't heal. Some things don't fade with time. And when the tides pull her back toward the one thing, she swore she'd never want again, she has to ask herself... Is the past better left buried, or was leaving her biggest mistake?

"I rebuilt homes for a living. I just never thought I'd have to rebuild myself." I'm Autumn. Second sister. Designer. The warm one, the creative one, the caretaker. People say I make spaces feel safe. But they don't know how long I lived without safety myself. Ethan taught me pain. Bruises. Silence. Shame. Grayson taught me love, once. My childhood best friend, my first heartbreak, my almost-everything. Now he's back - a divorced neurosurgeon with three daughters and eyes that still see me the way I used to dream of being seen. My story isn't just about falling in love again. It's about choosing to live again. ⚠️ Content Warning ⚠️ This story contains sensitive themes that may be triggering for some readers, including: • Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse • Trauma and recovery • Violence • Mentions of teenage pregnancy and sexual content While these elements are important to the characters' journeys, please take care of yourself while reading. If at any point it feels heavy, it's okay to pause or step away. This is a work of fiction intended for mature audiences (18+). Reader discretion is strongly advised.

(On adultfictions reading list) Can you fall in love with the same person twice? "I can't be with you, I just can't," she said turning away. "Why not?" She let out a heavy sigh. "It didn't work before when we had everything going for us, there's no chance we could make it work now." Following a misunderstanding childhood sweethearts, Louis and Charlotte split up while she was away at college. Seven years later, they are reunited at the funeral of an old friend. Life, however, has not been easier for either of them. Charlotte has fled from an abusive relationship and Louis is struggling after being medically discharged from the army. This could be a second chance for them but maybe there's too much between them?

Three years ago, Charlotte Jameson walked away from a love that broke her heart-and took a secret with her: she was pregnant. Now, at a friend's wedding, her past collides with the present when she sees Ethan Hayes again... and he sees her daughter. A daughter with his eyes. Ethan wants answers. Charlotte wants to protect the life she's built. But the truth won't stay buried-and as Ethan discovers the child he never knew he had, both must confront old wounds, shattered trust, and the fragile hope of starting over. Can two people who lost everything find their way back to each other-and build something stronger from the ruins? A heartwarming second-chance romance about forgiveness, healing, and the kind of love that grows deeper when it's tested by time.

After choosing a career in music and leaving his hometown behind, country superstar, Max Hayes, finally decides it's time to return home. It's been eight years since he's been back and for a good reason. When he walked away, he didn't just leave behind his family, but his first love. The girl who he gave his heart to at eighteen. Olivia Wyatt. The mysteriously guarded girl next door, the one observing the world around her while hiding behind carefully crafted walls. Walls to protect herself from the darkness of her past that has left an indelible stamp on her heart. Strategically keeping to herself, she stays tucked safely behind those walls she's built, never letting anyone in. Until she finally does. Finding You follows both Max and Olivia through their early friendship days, the trials of high school, young love, and the inevitable uphill battle that adulthood brings. Will their love stand the tests of time? Or will they be just another high school romance, one that you always remember as the first but never the last... First loves are sometimes just that. But other times they leave us broken, questioning if the one that got away can ever be caught again.