Wishing Well, Texas Books

Destiny Porter does not give second chances—she has a fool-me-once policy... The problem is, JJ Briggs thought rules were meant to be broken, especially when it came to sexy, sassy redheads who lived rent-free in his head. Four years ago , Destiny Porter's fairy godmother, Fate, intervened to give her an unforgettable night with her best friend's older brother, who she'd been secretly (shhh!) in love with her entire life. But Destiny and Fate were no longer on speaking terms after the clock struck midnight, and her prince abandoned her. Instead of returning to see if the glass shoe fit, she was left to wallow in Anne-of-Green-Gables-level depths of despair with her heart shattered into more pieces than one of her Grandma Dixie's thousand-piece jigsaw puzzles. After years, she'd finally managed to put the fragments of her broken heart back together, and after supergluing that sucker, she'd erected Fort Knox walls around it to guard it from any further attack. There was no way she would let any man breach the walls... especially not the cocky cowboy with dreamy brown eyes and the deepest dimples in the South who broke it in the first place. Four years ago, Jefferson James "JJ" Briggs started something he couldn't finish with the one girl who had always been off-limits to him and also happened to be his biggest temptation. Doing the right thing was hard, in his case literally, but he had no choice. Walking away and staying away was for the best—for everyone—even if she couldn't see that. Now, JJ was back, and he was determined to set things right with his little sister's best friend. He knew being MIA all these years was a risk. Despite his reason, which was as noble as it could get, he knew it would probably be easier to push a boulder barefoot up a steep hill that was coated in grease than it would be to get the stubborn, sexy redhead to forgive him for what he'd done…but he was up for the challenge. Author's Note: Teasing Destiny is an age gap, best friend's older brother, baseball MMC, frenemies-to-lovers, small town, contemporary romance filled with a cast of colorful supporting (aka meddling) characters, steamy heat, swoony heart, and a satisfying HEA.

“Are you proposing a monogamous affair, Miss McCord?” One of my favorite blushes crept up on the fair skin of her cheek as she nodded. “Yes, I am.” “Good. Because I don’t share,” I stated huskily. Cara McCord had a new lease on life . After hearing the news that she was cancer-free, the Texas beauty was ready to move forward and live life to the fullest...starting with losing her virginity. There was only one problem—the gorgeous blonde only had one de-virginizer in mind, and he was someone she knew she could never have. Trace Briggs found the woman of his dreams when he was nine years old. For years, he'd been forced to be a spectator on the sidelines of her life. But now, circumstances had changed. When the sexy, chiseled cowboy overhears a play call between his sister and her best friend, who happens to be the woman he's loved since she was in pigtails, he’s finally able to say, Put me in, coach . Trace’s years of being on the bench were over. All he needed to do was convince Cara to draft him as her starting lineup, and he would take care of the rest… Author's Note: Convincing Cara is a V-card carrying/cancer-surviving FMC, cowboy/alpha MMC, friends-to-lovers, best friend’s little sister, one bed, forced proximity, small town romance with fan-yourself heat, swoon-worthy moments, and a heartwarming HEA.

Fightin’ love is like trying to climb out of quicksand, the harder you struggle the farther you sink.” ~ Loretta Reed Harmony Briggs was a fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants girl who lived life in the gray area; she knew that sometimes you had to bend the rules, maybe even the law, to get what you wanted. Unfortunately, she’d always wanted Hudson Reed. She didn’t want to want him…but she didn’t mind playing dirty to get him. Being the youngest of nine, with eight older brothers, came with a unique set of obstacles, one of which was that it caused the male population of Clover County to behave like monks around her. This significantly decreased an already tiny dating pool to the size of a puddle. Which is why the gorgeous Southern beauty wanted to spit nails that her traitorous hormones exclusively lit up like Times Square for one man and one man only, making that puddle dry up completely because that man had made it painfully clear he was not interested… So, when they’re forced together, she figured she might as well entertain herself. A little flirting never hurt anyone, right? Hudson Reed’s life was black and white; he did things by the book, followed the letter of the law, and had a five-, ten-, and twenty-year plan. He never acted on impulse, said anything he didn’t mean, or lost control. He thrived on structure, rules, and responsibility. He knew exactly what he wanted out of life, and that included a wife and kids. Every decision he made was based on that criterion. Harmony was the opposite in every way. She rebelled against authority, and if 2.5-kids-white-picket-fence was even discussed around her, she broke out in hives, which was why he kept his distance from her, why he’d denied and suppressed his feelings for years. But now, he had no choice. Every second they spent together, his ironclad control was slipping away. Harmony was dangerous… He just wasn’t sure if it was to herself or to him. Author's Note: Discovering Harmony is an enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract, hot cop MMC, age gap, forced proximity, independent FMC, grumpy/sassy, older brother’s best friend, small-town romance complete with a rescue dog, supportive (aka meddling) family, with swoony, sexy sweetness wrapped up in a heart-melting HEA.

Mia was not about to let her ex see her sweat; if that meant a little creative casting, so be it. Travis was the perfect knight to her damsel in ex-stress. Mia James had blinders on; she was focused solely on her career, not on the fact that her fiancé called off her wedding six months ago or that he cheated on her with a supermodel who was pregnant with his child. It did complicate things that the aforementioned cheating fiancé was her boss. However, her current project, her ‘baby,’ was the reality show she created, pitched, and got greenlit, and it was now in production, which she was location shooting. Her ex had no reason to be involved. So imagine her surprise when he called to inform her he was on the next flight and he was not alone; the pregnant supermodel would be accompanying him. One mini-breakdown and phone call with her sister later, Mia found herself considering something crazy to level the playing field… a fake boyfriend. Travis Briggs was the last person anyone expected to be off the market. There were actual wagers that every single one of his seven brothers would settle down before him. What they didn’t know was the resident Romeo was growing tired of surface connections. Growing up watching his parents, he’d had a front row seat to what true love looked like, and he refused to settle for anything less. When a blonde bombshell walks into his brother’s wedding reception and knocks the wind right out of him, he knows his life will never be the same. When he overhears that same blue-eyed beauty saying she finds herself in need of a fake boyfriend, Travis immediately volunteers to fill that role. Things might have started out as pretend, but that doesn’t mean they are going to end that way… or end at all. Author's Note: Taming Travis is a cowboy MMC, fish out of water, fake relationship, love-at-first-sight, he-falls-first, reality TV, small-town romance with heart, humor, and heat.

Colton McCord was just a regular cowboy before the world made him famous after several stints on reality TV. And even though he turned on his charm for prime time, his real heart belonged to the one he let go because he loved her… Bella Connor thought she’d never return to Wishing Well. Although it was her home, she could never forget how he broke her heart while at the same time changed her life forever… The gorgeous blonde is back to settle her late grandfather’s affairs. The sexy all-American boy is ready to shoot his final reality dating show. Life kept them apart and now it was bringing them back together. Will Colton finally be able to tell her the truth and never let her go? Will Bella be able to let go of the past for a chance at a future they both deserve? Author's Note: Claiming Colton is a single mom, second chance, secret baby, reality TV, cowboy hero, small town, contemporary romance with awe-inducing heart, spicy heat, and ha-ha humor.

For Bryson O'Sullivan, Wishing Well was home . He had a good life with his family and friends but the sexy Irish-Texan knew something was missing and he found it when he laid eyes on her... Kelsi Robbins was ready to do what no one had ever done for her; make someone else priority number one. And as new guardian for her younger brother Milo, she had enough to worry about . Which meant that falling for him was out of the question...or was it? He wants nothing more than to be there for her, and she has to be there for someone else, but when love enters the picture, Kelsi will have to decide if Trusting Bryson is worth it all. Author's Note: Trusting Bryson is an insta-family single parent FMC, not looking for commitment MMC, love-at-first-sight, he falls first, small town romance with a big Irish family, a rescue bloodhound named Goliath Sloberman and a tiny tabby who he was terrified of named David, plus an entire town filled with well-meaning/meddling folks and a whole lot of heart, humor, heat, and of course, an HEA bow to top it all off.

I have to keep my distance. Sawyer Briggs would only admit to himself that she was all he ever thought about. But the tall, sexy alpha knew that if he truly wanted what was best for her, he would stay away. It's now or never. Delilah Turner was ready to go for who she really wanted. The curvaceous beauty had a plan and she was all in, whether he was ready or not. After years of pent-up attraction, lust, desire, and passion, he won't know what hit him when Delilah puts it all on the line in... Seducing Sawyer. Author's Note: Seducing Sawyer is a don't-want-to-want-you, off-limits, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, persistent FMC, reluctant MMC, small-town romance with "touch her and I'll unalive you" vibes, lots of steamy heat, swoony heart, and, spoiler alert, a very satisfying HEA.

Bentley Maisy Turner and I had been butting heads since we were five years old. That girl knew every one of my buttons and loved to push 'em. Folks like to say that we have a love/hate relationship, but I've never felt much of the love...from her side, anyway. So when I got roped into working with her side by side, I was expecting sparks to fly—I just thought they'd be from us rubbing each other the wrong way, not the right one... Maisy When scandal broke in Wishing Well and I was called in to right the wrongs, I jumped at the chance to step up and finally be seen as an individual, and not just, "one of the Turner triplets." I was prepared to do whatever it took to advance my career and stand on my own two feet...even if it meant working side by side with the only person in town I couldn't stand. Bentley Calhoun had been a thorn in my side since kindergarten. He was like a rash that wouldn't go away—an annoying itch that drove me crazy. Problem with itches was, it felt so good to scratch 'em. Author's Note: This is a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract, workplace romance served with a big helping of meddling family and friends, a small-town scandal, with a side of hot Southern nights.

Jackson Briggs I was known for two things: my career and being a bachelor. The former had a lot do with the latter. As a cinematographer, I’d spent my life traveling the world, consumed by my work, leaving no time for anything else—including love. But one NSFW text from a gorgeous redhead whose beauty and charm caused everyone she met to instantly fall in love with her had me rethinking my priorities. Josie Clarke I was known for two things: a scandal in my teens, and being the granddaughter, namesake, and spitting image of my grandmother, who was Hollywood Royalty from the Golden Age. Thanks to the former, I’d spent my entire adult life closed off from love. I hadn’t even considered dating in a decade. But one unfortunate autocorrect incident sent to a sexy man with a commanding presence that could not be ignored and a smile that made my toes curl might just change all of that. Author's Note: Loving Jackson is a mistaken identity, confirmed bachelor photographer hero, he falls first, road trip, one bed, forced proximity, small-town romance with heaps of heart, humor, heat, and an HEA.

Holden Reed In the blink of an eye, my whole world changed. One minute I was riding high at the peak of my career, the next I woke up flat on my back in a hospital bed. Returning to my hometown a broken man had never been part of the plan. Neither had my best friend's little sister, the only woman I'd ever loved, and the person who had always been off-limits. I'd spent my entire life running away from my feelings for her, which was a lot easier before I looked out my bedroom window and saw her naked. Olivia Calhoun Nothing in my life ever changed. I went to bed at the same time. Woke up at the same time. Saw the same people. I was tired of living a Groundhog Day existence. I was ready to shake things up. When my brother's best friend, who also happened to be my lifelong crush, suffers a career-ending injury that lands him not only back in Wishing Well but living next door, I figure I this is my chance. What have I got to lose...besides my dignity and clothes, that is? Author's Note: Educating Holden is a best-friend's-little-sister, next-door neighbor, rodeo star cowboy MMC, emotionally scarred MMC, determined FMC, grumpy/sunshine, small-town romance with hot tamale heat, swoon-worthy heart, and an awe-inducing HEA.

Beau Briggs Exes and weddings don't mix. I'd never been a big fan of weddings. So when my first love, whom I hadn't seen in ten years—since she cheated on me with and married my best friend—, slid into the seat beside me and announced that she was getting a divorce just before the bride walked down the aisle, I took it as a bad omen and almost got up and left. I should have. I spent the entire wedding fielding questions about my ex being there and how I felt about it. I was going to leave before the first dance but then I saw a woman that made me forget everything, including where I was...so I stuck around. Sasha Nelson Heartbreak and alcohol don't mix. I've always loved weddings. So when I showed up unannounced at my grandma's house after finding out my live-in boyfriend, who was also my on-screen husband in the soap opera we both starred in, was a cheating pig and she asked me to be her plus one, I figured it might cheer me up to see true love. I was wrong. I spent the entire wedding fielding questions about the show and my soon-to-be ex, which is why I may have had one too many cocktails before the first dance. I was about to tell my grandma that I wasn't feeling well and needed to go when I saw a man that made me forget any other men on the planet even existed...I figured one more drink couldn't hurt. Author's Note: Kissing Beau is a standalone kiss-at-first-sight, jilted soap opera star heroine, charming cowboy hero, big meddling family, steamy small town, contemporary romance.