Sweet Tea & Southern Gentleman

★★★★★ "I've binged it in a day, I love these characters, I love their dynamics, I love the mysteriousness of their background and everything in between. I've fallen hard for these characters!" --Reviewer★★★★★ "Each time I assumed the book would be predictable, a twist popped up and kept me hooked. A great addition to the small town trope." --Reviewer★★★★★ "Love this story so much it is beautiful written!" --Reviewer It's the moment that Harmony Island has been waiting for: the reading of Charlotte Cane's will.After I returned to my small hometown six months ago to attend my estranged grandmother's funeral, I swore I would never go back. That is, until my grandmother's lawyer calls me up. If I don't return to Harmony Island and fulfill my grandmother's stipulations, the generationally owned family inn will be turned over to the state and sold off to the highest bidder--my grandmother's rival and mother to the man who broke my heart, Missy Willis.I'm not sure I'm strong enough to return home, but I also know, I can't let Miss Willis win. So I pack up my belongings and head for North Carolina.I'm determined to stay distant, living in the small cottage next to the inn, and keep my head down. But in a small town where everyone knows your name, that becomes difficult. Soon, my past catches up with me and I'm faced with the history I've buried for so long. Just when I reach my breaking point, Miles, the single dad living at the inn, swoops in to my life to rescue me. He was my protector in my childhood, my enemy in my teenage years, and now?Now, I'm not so sure. Especially when his love for his daughter is contagious, or the way he looks at me when he doesn't know I see him. I'm so confused and I want to run away like I did in the past, but I can't. And when Miles touches me like that...I don't want to.Luckily, I find a friend in Abigail, the local bookstore owner. She's one of the only residents who doesn't know about my past and seems to be looking for the same thing I am, a place to belong.This story is told through 3 different points of view. Shelby, Abigail, and Miles. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series!The Inn on Harmony Island is chock full of romance, redemption, and forgiveness. If you're looking for your next summer read, grab your copy today! It is the first book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger.

It's the moment that Harmony Island has been waiting for: the reading of Charlotte Cane's will. After I returned to my small hometown six months ago to attend my estranged grandmother's funeral, I swore I would never go back. That is, until my grandmother's lawyer calls me up. If I don't return to Harmony Island and fulfill my grandmother's stipulations, the generationally owned family inn will be turned over to the state and sold off to the highest bidder--my grandmother's rival and mother to the man who broke my heart, Missy Willis. I'm not sure I'm strong enough to return home, but I also know, I can't let Miss Willis win. So I pack up my belongings and head for North Carolina. I'm determined to stay distant, living in the small cottage next to the inn, and keep my head down. But in a small town where everyone knows your name, that becomes difficult. Soon, my past catches up with me and I'm faced with the history I've buried for so long. Just when I reach my breaking point, Miles, the single dad living at the inn, swoops in to my life to rescue me. He was my protector in my childhood, my enemy in my teenage years, and now? Now, I'm not so sure. Especially when his love for his daughter is contagious, or the way he looks at me when he doesn't know I see him. I'm so confused and I want to run away like I did in the past, but I can't. And when Miles touches me like that...I don't want to. Luckily, I find a friend in Abigail, the local bookstore owner. She's one of the only residents who doesn't know about my past and seems to be looking for the same thing I am, a place to belong. The Inn on Harmony Island is chock full of romance, redemption, and forgiveness. If you're looking for your next summer read, grab your copy today! It is the first book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger.

I finally got Shelby back into my life and I'll be damned if I lose her again.I'll find a way to make everyone happy...I have to.ShelbyI thought I was getting stronger, but now, I'm not so sure. Tamara is back in Miles' life and I want to say that it doesn't affect us--that he loves me and that is all that should matter--but every time I see Belle, I see myself. I would give anything to change the circumstance of my childhood and if there's a chance that Miles and Tamara can make it work, I wouldn't forgive myself if I stood in their way. Miles thinks there's a way for everyone to be happy...but I just don't see it. And I don't think it's a risk I'm willing to take. AbigailI thought I was content with my life. My business is booming. I have a boyfriend. Sabrina is coming out of the darkness that seemed to have taken over her since Samuel's birth. But for some reason, I'm not happy. I blame Bash. I hate that he randomly shows up at the shop as if he's trying to protect me. I hate that he's in their kitchen apartment, shirtless, with a dark, hooded look in his eyes, while Anders in distracted by videos games and beer in his room. But I really hate that when I need someone the most, Bash is the only one that shows up to help me. And when I find out what he did for Sabrina? I hate him even more. This story is told through 4 different points of view. Shelby, Miles, Abigail, and Bash. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series! The Shop Around the Corner is chock full of romance, redemption, and forgiveness. If you're looking for a story full of romance, friendship, and heroes you'll want to gate keep, grab your copy today! It is the second book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger.

I finally got Shelby back into my life and I'll be damned if I lose her again. I'll find a way to make everyone happy...I have to. Shelby I thought I was getting stronger, but now, I'm not so sure. Tamara is back in Miles' life and I want to say that it doesn't affect us--that he loves me and that is all that should matter--but every time I see Belle, I see myself. I would give anything to change the circumstance of my childhood and if there's a chance that Miles and Tamara can make it work, I wouldn't forgive myself if I stood in their way. Miles thinks there's a way for everyone to be happy...but I just don't see it. And I don't think it's a risk I'm willing to take. Abigail I thought I was content with my life. My business is booming. I have a boyfriend. Sabrina is coming out of the darkness that seemed to have taken over her since Samuel's birth. But for some reason, I'm not happy. I blame Bash. I hate that he randomly shows up at the shop as if he's trying to protect me. I hate that he's in their kitchen apartment, shirtless, with a dark, hooded look in his eyes, while Anders in distracted by videos games and beer in his room. But I really hate that when I need someone the most, Bash is the only one that shows up to help me. And when I find out what he did for Sabrina? I hate him even more. This story is told through 4 different points of view. Shelby, Miles, Abigail, and Bash. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series!

I'm not good, I know this. I'm the reason my sister in law is a widow and my nephew has no father. This is why Abigail and I can't be together.This is why I must stay away. AbigailIt's time to move on. Bash is in New York to reclaim his life as the son to a multi-billionaire and I'm in Harmony, trying to forget him. That's why I agree to make things work with Anders. Sure, he hasn't been the best boyfriend, but he's here and he says he'll change…so I give him another chance.After all, if Bash wanted me, he wouldn't have left, right?I'm doing my best at drowning my sorrows in the town's gossip, until Anders asks me if I'll go to New York with him to be there for Bash. His father just died and he's all alone. I start to say no, until Dad realizes that Bash is the man that saved Sabrina. Now he's forcing me to go so I can thank him in person.I thought I could handle seeing Bash again, until I come face to face with his familiar blue eyes and dark hair. That's when all the walls around my heart come crumbling down and I'm certain that no matter how this ends, I will never ever be the same. ClaireI'm back in my hometown for one reason, and one reason only: to help out at the Apple Blossom B&B after my mom's injury. Thankfully, she's recovering at Harmony Medical Center which leaves Rose and I in charge.Rose is my second mother who treats me like her daughter unlike my actual mother who treats me like a stranger. Rose makes this place palatable and with the overstuffed baggage I carry, I need her familiar hugs and delicious chicken and dumpling soup.I'm walking around with confidence as thin as ice, but I'm making it work until I run into Jax. The boy I loved as a teen but whom my mother never approved of. I broke his heart the last night of senior year, before I ran away for good.I figured he'd moved on, but apparently not. He now runs the Harmony Pub and even though I'm trying to avoid him, he shows up everywhere I am.The feelings for him that I thought were buried for good…apparently have nine lives.The problem is, I know how this story ends. With broken hearts and broken families.And I'm not ready to do that again. This story is told through 3 different points of view. Abigail, Bash and Claire. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series! Fall in love with the town of Harmony Island with this third installment of Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series. There's intrigue, forgiveness, and romance that will make your toes curl and you heart swoon.

I never moved on. I tried, but I couldn't. I will spend my entire life loving her even if she's determined to leave me. She's Juliet and I'm Romeo. Claire Just when things between mom and I seem to be getting better, Rose has a scare that lands her in the hospital. Mom discovers that I've been keeping Carmel a secret from her and tells me that we're not welcome at Apple Blossom B&B. So I pack up my bags and head to the only place I can think of that will take me and a pregnant dog in…Jax. Of course, he answers the door in just a towel with his hair damp and his chest glistening from water droplets. Thankfully, I regain my senses and ask him for a place to stay while I sort out my life. He's hesitant, but agrees. His only condition: I work my room and board off at his pub. Which seemed easy enough. Until I see just how popular he is with the ladies and I hate that those pesky twinges of jealousy rise up in my chest when I see him enjoying that attention just a little too much. I'm angry at my mom and I'm angry with Jax. One drunken night, I do the unthinkable. I ask Jax if his lips feel the same as they did when we were dating as teens. His gaze turns dark as he stares at me and asks, "Do you want me to kiss you, Claire?" I know I should say no, but I don't. Now everything has changed but I'm still the same Claire with all the issues I that had before. I know how our story ends. I've lived it before. Fate doesn't want us together. Ever. Juniper I'm determined to put my life with Steve behind me. He was my past and I'm ready to focus on my future. Mom and dad? They aren't so convinced. Sure, they offer to let me work at Godwin's Grocery. It's a simple job that lets me get out of the house and focus on healing. But I wonder if it's just a way for my parents to keep tabs on me. I haven't told them what happened with Steve. My black eye speaks volumes all on its own. I know they want to know what happened. Especially since he's a Proctor: the wealthiest family in town. But that's a road I don't want to go down… Until Steve calls me. He's sorry for what he did and he wants to talk. We'd been together for so long, that I agree. It's the least I can do. Mom and dad don't want me to go, but I'm an adult, I can make these decisions on my own. Until mom suggests that I take the new hire with me. His name is Boone and he looks like he belongs on the battlefield, not stocking shelves. Not wanting to start a fight, I agree. But when Boone doesn't leave my side, my parents plan starts to unfold. In the small town of Harmony Island, they found me a bone fide bodyguard. I'm annoyed and I let Boone know it. I'll be fine. My future doesn't include Steve until…it does.

In this story, Kevin may be the villain, but I am the monster.In the end, I don't get the happily ever after. In the end, I don't get the girl.JuniperI'm pregnant and I don't know what to do. I can't tell my parents. Kevin never wanted a baby. The only person who knows is Boone, and he swore he wouldn't tell anyone and even though I've just met him, I believe he'll keep my secret.Morning sickness is no joke, so when Mom mentions needing to go out of town to help her sister, and I encourage my parents to go. With them gone, I can have the peace and quiet I need to figure out what I'm going to do. With them gone, I won't live in fear that they will discover what I'm trying to keep hidden.Now it's Boone and I. At first, I vow to keep to myself. But situations occur and suddenly, we're thrown together. He's caring for me like Kevin should be caring for me. I thought I knew how a husband was supposed to treat his wife, but Boone is contradicting those thoughts.And when he shows up when I need him most? I realize what I want for my future.But, when I discover that he's connected to my ex, all the trust I had for him crumbles away. I wanted things to be different for me and the baby, but I was wrong. I'm not meant for a happily ever after and my knight in shining armor?He doesn't exist.EllaI can't shake the mystery man's words. I know I should ignore what he said. Chalk it up to a crazy person spouting crazy things, but my spidey senses are tingling and I can't help but think there's trouble in Proctor paradise.If only Asher could see what I see. He's too excited to land them as clients for his up-and-coming real estate company to question what's behind the curtain.And when he asks me to let it go and just be happy for him, I tryUntil I can't ignore my suspicions any longer.The Proctors may rule this town, but they don't control me. I'll discover their secrets and when I do, I just hope my best friend isn't in the line of fire when I go to take the whole Proctor dynasty down.This story is told through 3 different points of view. Juniper, Boone, and Ella. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series!The Harmony Island Gazette is chock full of romance with a protective hero. Please check the warnings before reading. If you're looking for a story full of romance, friendship, and heroes you'll want to gate keep, grab your copy today! It is the fifth book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger.

I wanted Ella to be mine but I screwed it up. Not only did I lose my chance with her, but I also lost my best friend.EllaI wanted Asher and I to move past his confession. We've been friends for so long, we can get over anything, right?Wrong.Not only has our relationship fundamentally changed, but he disappears for a month and comes back to Harmony, engaged. Apparently, he rekindled his relationship with his high school girlfriend.Gloria insists that I write the expose on their wedding. Asher's fiancee is the daughter of the Mayor of New York City. It's the kind of story that will restore the town's trust in the paper after the Proctor disaster.I try to be happy for Asher, I do. But he's changing for his fiancee. Suddenly he doesn't like things that he used to love. And the more time I spend with the happy couple, the more I begin to realize that maybe they don't know each other as much as they are letting on.Then everything changes when Asher and I kiss during a bachelor party game. That's when I realize why I've been so unhappy. Problem is, I had my chance and I didn't take it. And the thing with choices is, there's no going back.WillowI didn't think Cole Watkins would come back to the diner. I'd almost forgotten about him and his contract until he shows up a month later, ready to take his place as co-owner.I hate that I have to answer to this man. This diner was my chance to make a new life for my son and Cole is getting in the way of that.Until Jasper is sick and Cole hands me a container of homemade chicken noodle soup that he made. Or when I'm tired, and Cole takes over in a way my ex never did. And when he's playing cars with my son? I feel my resolve to hate him forever start to soften.But as soon as I try to get closer to him, to learn about the man under the suit, he shuts me down. In that moment, I realize Cole is not here to be my friend. I need to protect myself and my son. I've been hurt once and I'm determined to never get hurt again.Sunny Side Up Diner is the sixth book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends in a cliff hanger.

If Willow thinks she can scare me off, she's wrong.Harmony is quickly becoming my home...And so is she. WillowI told myself that Jasper and I would just stay the night with Cole. One night to sleep in a bed and take a hot shower, then we'd be on our way.But one night turns into more and suddenly, I discover what my marriage should have been like with Harold.What a family could feel like.Until I wake up to find that Jasper is missing and so is Cole, a phone call later and I find out that my son decided to be a stowaway with Cole's impromptu trip back to Miami.Now I'm in a big city, discovering Cole's world.I want to ignore the stark difference between his life and mine, but I already had my heart broken once by ignoring red flags.I'm determined not to have that happen again. SabrinaMy life is finally turning around.After experiencing the worst depression, I can finally see the light again.I have a job. I have ambition. I have hope.If only Abigail would stop living in the past, she might actually see that I've changed too.I'm ready for some consistency when the very inconsistent Liam shows up at the library and decides that I am his person of interest.He's flirty. He's fun. He's dangerous.He tells me he can give me the freedom I crave.I try to stay the course.... until I realize the course I'm on isn't mine, it's Abigail's.I want to rediscover who I am, but I'm starting to believe that's impossible while living under Abigail's roof.