You never forget your first love, but what if, when you meet again, you’re both totally different people? After twenty years away, Penny moves back to the tiny coastal town of Diamond Bay to make a new life for her and her daughter. She’s surprised to learn that Mitch, her high school boyfriend, is also back – and now he’s the Sheriff. Mitch wants to rekindle their romance, but the easygoing boy Penny dated is now a Navy veteran with a bossy streak – just the kind of guy she promised herself to avoid at all costs. With circumstances – and a matchmaker daughter – throwing them together, will Penny be able to give Mitch a second chance? “Brand New Penny” is the first book in the Diamond Bay series. Each book in the series is standalone featuring a mature couple, steamy scenes, and a guaranteed HEA. Warning: this book contains references to past abuse.

Who would have thought emergency planning would be such a disaster? The small town of Lawson is out of compliance with a state requirement to create a disaster preparedness plan. Not wanting the town to be left unprepared for a major event, the governor sends in his top expert in emergency planning, Stephanie Holly. Steph has spent her entire career in a field that's dominated by men. She's clawed her way to the top and she's not going to let a small-town mayor like Christopher Lawson ruin her perfect track record. She's going to get him to create a plan if she has to trap him under a pile of rubble to do it. Christopher Lawson has spent his entire life in the town his family founded, a place where people help each other without fancy plans or training exercises. He doesn't need some gal from the city coming in and telling him what his town needs. And he really doesn't need the brown-haired beauty giving him ideas about love and happily ever after, not when they come from such different worlds. But when Steph and Christopher are forced to spend a lot of time together in close proximity, they realize that they're more alike than they ever imagined. "Disaster Planning" is an instalove enemies-to-lovers midlife romance. If you like strong women, grumpy men with soft squishy insides, snarky banter, and nosy small-town matchmakers, get this book today. Keywords: Rose Bak, midlife crisis, contemporary, opposites attract, alpha male, enemies to lovers, independent, strong woman, silver fox, midlife romance, seasoned, later in life, over forty, love, short read, series, mayor, political, forced proximity, small town, unlikely love, matchmaker, work, workplace, romantic comedy, romcom, rom-com, love at first sight, instalove

3 magical sisters. 3 funny paranormal love stories. Just outside the shifter town of Greysden sits Rosewater Manor, a place shrouded in magic. The Rosewater sisters all have special gifts, although sometimes they're a bit glitchy. At least until they find true love… This three book midlife romance collection includes: Love Potion Psychic Flashes Kitchen Magic About the "Magical Midlife" series: Just outside the shifter town of Greysden sits Rosewater Manor, a place shrouded in magic. The Rosewater women and their friends all have special gifts, although sometimes they're a bit glitchy. At least until they find true love… Check out these instalove romantic comedies if you enjoy fated mates who start off as rejected mates, midlife characters, eccentric small towns, nosy friends and family intent on matchmaking, steamy scenes, and sweet happily ever afters. keywords: paranormal romance, romantic comedy, rom-com, romcom, fated mate, rejected mate, witch, psychic, wolf, wolf shifter, shifter, shapeshifter, instalove, love at first sight, small town, magic, fantasy, light, funny, humor, action & adventure, humorous, family, sisters

Last year Liz got divorce papers for Christmas. This year, she’ll get the gift of love… When an unexpected divorce leaves her with nothing but an empty house, Liz Delaney decides to finally pursue her lifelong dream of opening a café in her small town. By day she’ll serve fancy coffee drinks and by night there will be themed cocktails, music, and art. The only thing standing in her way? A grinchy bureaucrat named Nathan Holly. Despite his festive last name, Nathan hates Christmas. He also hates businesses that serve liquor. He grew up in a town that was devastated by unemployment, alcoholism, and violence, and now he’s on a one-man mission to protect other small towns from suffering the same fate. The grumpy county employee comes to the mountains ready to deny Liz’s liquor license, but to his dismay, things don’t go according to plan. First, he’s stranded by a winter storm in a town without a hotel, then he falls head over heels in love with the feisty café owner who grudgingly offers him a room. Will Santa bring these two jaded souls a holiday romance that lasts? “Christmas Punch” is a steamy instalove midlife romance featuring inventive drink recipes, nosy matchmakers, a weird little town that insists on having a winter festival in a blizzard, and a sweet happily ever after. This book is a standalone holiday romance in the Midlife Crisis Contemporary Romance series. keywords: Rose Bak, Christmas, holiday, small town, enemies to lovers, love a first sight, instalove, midlife, later in life, seasoned, romance, love, matchmakers, MF, work, workplace, mountains, series, friends to lovers

His daughter's medical emergency will lead to love… When his teenage daughter winds up in the Emergency Room, Ed is worried sick, but not too worried to notice how beautiful the E.R. doctor is. He's never believed in love at first sight, but even after he butts heads with the stubborn doctor, he can't get her out of his mind. Joy is content with her single life, but there's something about her patient's father that makes her long for more. When her friend schemes to get her out on a date with Ed, she realizes that despite their apparent differences, she and the grumpy contractor have a lot in common. But when another challenge arises with Ed's daughter over the holidays, their differences of opinion threaten to ruin their Christmas and end the relationship forever. "Comfort & Joy" is part of the "Loving the Holidays" series, contemporary romantic comedies featuring couples in their forties and fifties. Expect strong men, independent women who know their own minds, meddling friends and families intent on matchmaking, and lots of midlife steam. Each book in the series is a standalone with no cheating and a sweet happily ever after. This book is perfect for fans of: Hope Ford, Frankie Love, LB Dunbar, Kylie Gilmore, Mia Brody, Lucy Score, Claire Kingsley, Kathryn Nolan, Pippa Grant, Tawna Fenske, Daniella Brodsky, Kameron Claire, Fern Fraser, Melissa Foster, Bella Andre, Pamela Kelley, J.H. Croix, Kait Nolan, Donna McDonald, Erin Wright, Liz Isaacson, and of course, Rose Bak. Keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, later in life, midlife, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, instalove, second chance, reunited, short read, romance novella, romantic novella, love at first sight, unexpected love, alpha male, curvy woman, strong female lead, steamy, series, humor, funny, seasoned romance, comedy, romance, love, work, workplace, mature couple, romantic, silver fox, milf, bbw, medical, doctor, emergency room, single dad, teenage daughter, matchmaking, Christmas, holiday, love

You're never too old to be naughty... Maisie has always been "the good girl". She married her high school sweetheart, had two kids, bought a house, and adopted a dog. But when her husband gets arrested for running a Ponzi scheme, she realizes that their life together was all an illusion. Unemployed, broke, and newly homeless, she accepts an offer from her college roommate to move across the country to work at a small-town bookstore. When she smells the fresh ocean air, she's sure things are looking up for her -- at least until she rear-ends Santa... Reformed bad boy Thom has one vice left in life: his motorcycle. When a big-eyed beauty crashes into him on his way to play Santa at the Community Center, the Fire Chief knows he's in trouble. Not only is his bike damaged, so is his peace of mind, because every time he runs into Maisie, she is doing something naughty. "Midlife Madness" is a steamy instalove romantic comedy featuring a couple navigating a relationship in midlife, a small town full of nosy matchmakers, a pathetically ugly dog who thinks he's a human, and a holiday happily ever after that none of them will forget. This book is part of the “Boozy Book Club” series. Each story in the series is a steamy standalone featuring a couple in their forties and fifties, a nosy group of book club friends, matchmaking family members, and a sweet happily ever after that proves anyone can find love later in life. Keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, later in life, midlife, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, instalove, second chance, reunited, short read, romance novella, romantic novella, love at first sight, unexpected love, alpha male, curvy woman, strong female lead, steamy, series, humor, rich, funny, seasoned romance, comedy, romance, love, work, workplace, mature couple, romantic, silver fox, milf, small town, fireman, fire fighter, motorcycle, book club, friends, dog

Fifteen years ago a lie tore them apart. When they find each other again, will they still feel fireworks? Noah When I came back and discovered that my wife had filed for divorce while I was on a business trip, I was devastated. Carmen was my first love. My only love. And I had no idea what I’d done to make her disappear without a trace. The one day I get a taste for Italian food… Carmen When I got a letter saying my husband was cheating on me, I divorced him and left town without a word. I’ve got a good life with my friends and my restaurant, even if I sometimes miss the easy companionship I used to have with Noah. Then right before Independence Day he walks into my business, looking hotter than ever, and asking for a second chance. I try to resist him, but it turns out that he has evidence that will change everything… “Second Helpings” is a standalone short story in the “Midlife Crisis Contemporary Romance” series. About the series: Just when they thought it was too late...along comes love! They've lived their lives, built their careers, maybe raised some kids, and now these women are ready to settle into their comfortable midlife years. But being a woman over forty isn't the end, it's just the beginning. There are still some silver foxes looking for women their own age and learning that sometimes you find love right where you least expect it. The “Midlife Crisis Contemporary Romance” series features strong, independent women, growly cinnamon roll heroes, meddling friends and family, and fun romances that lead to a sweet happily ever after.

She’s supposed to be teaching him about healthy cooking, but instead he’s going to learn about love… After Rob nearly dies from a heart attack, his daughters give him an ultimatum: get healthy or else. To help him along, they hire a personal chef to teach him how to cook and change his diet. Renee specializes in heart-healthy vegetarian food, but her new student is a little stubborn. The grumpy military veteran doesn’t want to replace his bacon with tofu, and he really doesn’t want to give up his fast food habit. But she’s got a few tricks up her sleeve and she’s not giving up until he learns to love vegetables as much as he loves meatloaf. When things heat up in the kitchen, these two jaded souls are going to have to learn how to compromise, and not just about dessert… “Roasting with Rob” is a steamy instalove romantic comedy featuring a midlife couple, matchmaking family members, and a sweet happily ever after. This book is a standalone romance in the Midlife Crisis Contemporary Romance series. This book is perfect for fans of: Hope Ford, Frankie Love, LB Dunbar, Lucy Score, Claire Kingsley, Kathryn Nolan, Pippa Grant, Kameron Claire, Fern Fraser, M Cameron Hart, Matilda Martel, Karla Doyle, Ember Davis, Kat Baxter, Amy Daws, Lillian Monroe, Jeanette Winters, Donna McDonald, Hope Holloway, Liz Isaacson, and of course, Rose Bak. Keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, later in life, midlife, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, instalove, second chance, reunited, short read, romance novella, romantic novella, love at first sight, unexpected love, alpha male, curvy woman, strong female lead, steamy, series, humor, funny, seasoned romance, comedy, romance, love, work, workplace, mature couple, romantic, silver fox, milf, urban, cancer, breast cancer, heart attack, heart disease, cooking

Falling in love with the boss is the ultimate cliché, but before the ball drops this New Year’s Eve, this tough as nails FBI agent is going to have to face her feelings. All it took was one little kidnapping for her boss to bench her. When Michelle Lewis demands to be sent back out into the field, Supervisory Special Agent Gary Fencik agrees on one condition: she only works with him. Gary’s got a big plan to protect Michelle from danger. He’s still reeling from realizing that he almost lost her on their last big case. But as they work together to prevent a New Year’s Eve terrorist attack by a white nationalist group, it’s Michelle who ends up protecting him – and taking care of him when he gets injured. A concussion watch ends up leading to a shared bed and other fun activities that definitely should not occur between a boss and his employee. Before they can come clean to their employer, Michelle gets cold feet. She’s seen how hard their career is on relationships, and she’s not willing to chance the heartbreak. If she thinks Gary is going to give up that easily, she’s got another thing coming. “Dropping the Ball” is a standalone story in the “Loving the Holidays” midlife romance series. If you like forced proximity, witty banter, strong women, and alpha males with a soft gooey center, you’ll love this story. This book is perfect for fans of: Hope Ford, Frankie Love, LB Dunbar, Lucy Score, Claire Kingsley, Kathryn Nolan, Pippa Grant, Kameron Claire, Fern Fraser, M Cameron Hart, Matilda Martel, Karla Doyle, Ember Davis, Kat Baxter, Amy Daws, Lillian Monroe, Jeanette Winters, Donna McDonald, Hope Holloway, Liz Isaacson, and of course, Rose Bak. Keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, later in life, midlife, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, instalove, second chance, reunited, short read, romance novella, romantic novella, love at first sight, unexpected love, alpha male, curvy woman, strong female lead, steamy, series, humor, seasoned romance, comedy, romance, love, work, workplace, mature couple, romantic, silver fox, milf, bbw, boss, urban, law enforcement, police, FBI, mystery, crime, forced proximity, head injury, crime, holiday, Christmas, New Years, New Year, urban, Portland, holiday romance

Sometimes, it takes stitches to mend the past… When an accident sends writer Janna Frazier to the emergency room, it's not just the blood loss that's making her woozy. She is shocked to learn that her doctor is the man she fell in love with at a New Year's Eve party twenty years ago. The one who disappeared without a trace, leaving her pregnant and humiliated. Dr. Steve Jacobs had almost forgotten the woman he fell for all those years ago. Now he learns that taking Janna's virginity and then losing her phone number had more serious consequences than he ever imagined. Having found her again, Steve is determined to give their relationship another chance. But can Janna move past the hurt and anger she's harbored all these years? "New Year's Steve is book two in the "Loving the Holidays" series, contemporary romantic comedies featuring seasoned couples in their forties and fifties. Expect strong men, independent women who know their own minds, meddling friends and families intent on matchmaking, and lots of steam. Each book in the series is a standalone with a happily ever after. Buy yours today! Keywords: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, later in life, midlife, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, instalove, second chance, reunited, short read, romance novella, romantic novella, love at first sight, unexpected love, alpha male, curvy woman, strong female lead, steamy, series, paranormal, paranormal romance, fated mate, rejected mate, humor, rich, funny, millionaire, billionaire, seasoned romance, comedy, romance, love, work, workplace, mature couple, romantic, silver fox, milf, bbw, boss, shifter, shape shifter, wolf, bear, small town, doctor, medical, hospital, writer, women's fiction