When a famous Olympic volleyball player Brynne meets journalist Candace, sparks instantly fly and they spend a wonderful night together. But neither of them are aware of the other person's career at the time and things get complicated once it comes to light. Despite it not being her area of expertise, Candace was recently hired on as a sports journalist. It's strictly forbidden for her to date any of the sports stars she must interview. If it came to light she had previously slept with Brynne it could jeopardize her career. Though they had a wonderful night together, Candace resolves to never let it happen again. But the feelings they both share for each other are overwhelming. Even after such a short time together, it feels impossible to be apart. Candace will have nothing if she loses this job but does she have the willpower to stay away from Brynne?This is Edie Bryant's third standalone book in the Romantic Recreations series. If...

When Natalie, a small-town cop, finds a senile old man living in filth with his puppy Bailey, she has to step in to get both the man and the dog the care that they need. But she gets a little more than she bargained for when she seeks out Christine, the old man's young daughter. Christine is a young author who has been out of touch with her father for many years. But when she hears about the conditions he's living in, she steps up to help. That includes taking care of his dog, Bailey. But by the time Christine arrives, Bailey is already quite attached to the pretty police officer whose been taking care of her. And although Christine knows Natalie is straight, she finds her starting to get attached as well. But will this seemingly complicated relationship be Christine's saving grace in this awful situation? Edie Bryant's latest novel brings readers a touching story about the ups and downs that come in love and...

Liz is going through a nightmare of a break-up. To escape the current stress in her life, she decides to go stay at her friend's cabin for a few days. But when she arrives at the cabin she finds that someone is already staying there, her friend forgot the cabin was already booked. She plans to leave to let the other woman, Emily, enjoy her vacation but when a snowstorm hits she's unable to get back on the road. Instead, she has to stay with a complete stranger in a small, snowed-in cabin. But perhaps this unexpected turn of events is exactly the kind of stress relief Emily needs. Edie Bryant's fun winter romance brings readers a happily-ever-after ending that they won't be forgetting anytime soon!

I don't know if I'm cut out for passionate love.Me and my ex-husband were best friend's and I harbor no negative feelings toward him, but I never felt very passionate about him. We had a marriage of convenience and I didn't feel very connected to him. I'm starting to believe I can't fall passionately in love with anyone.But when I have to hire a dog sitter, Anna, I start to think maybe I've been wrong. Maybe I just haven't been looking in the right places, maybe I just haven't found the right person. I've never felt this way about women before but... she makes me want to be open to it.I am never falling in love again.After finding out my ex-girlfriend is cheating on me, I've been feeling really heartbroken. I don't know if a happy, healthy relationship is in the cards for me anymore. I thought by now I would have found someone I truly love and care about to share my...

It's Christmastime and Elaine has a fantastic surprise for her longterm girlfriend, Jenna. She's going to propose they get a puppy, which Jenna has wanted to do for a long time now. But when Elaine finds out that Jenna has been cheating on her and is pregnant, she ends things immediately and decides to get a puppy for herself instead. Despite being heartbroken, she likes the idea rescuing an animal in need this holiday season. Even if it feels like her life is in shambles, that doesn't mean she can't do some good. But when she goes to the animal shelter and meets Gillian, she gets more than she bargained for. But considering her recent break-up, Elaine is hesitant about getting involved with anyone new. However, regardless of how she fights it, fate seems to push them together in unexpected ways.Edie Bryant gives readers a romantic Christmas story that is sure to put you in the mood for the holidays!

I need a fresh start. After another failed relationship, I'm feeling the need to get away. I found a better job in my old college town and thought it sounded like the perfect way to me start anew. But in trying to escape my past, it seems I've actually ran back to it... I had no idea my ex, Lauren, actually worked at the place I had just been hired. Had I known, I probably wouldn't have moved back here. Not only was she the only woman I've ever truly loved, I had never gotten over her. Now I had to see her every day and know that there is no chance anything can happen between us because she is engaged... to a man, no less! And she has no idea how deeply I still love her. Marriage isn't a choice for me.When you're with someone for years, when you've built a life with them, you marry them. It's just what you do. I'm marrying my fiance because he's been there for me through thick and thin. He's a good man. Our love might not be the most passionate, but that doesn't mean we don't have a good foundation for a relationship. Some people would call what I'm doing settling but I don't think it is. Sometimes there aren't fireworks in a relationship, sometimes love is calmer than that. I mean, yes, I've had passionate love before... Back in college, when I was with Sara. But that relationship was long dead. Which is completely my fault.